Local Designers Stores
A list of the coolest local designers shops around.
172 Boutique
Shoreditch - London, UK United KingdomReader Suggested: Think East London offbeat mixed with Japanese street and you've nailed 172's aesthetic. Everyone they stock is a design rookie, but mavericks in their own right. Completely independent, small production, fresh-on-the-hipster-scene. Popular labels include Choice for men (great trousers)...
5 in 1
Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY United States5 in 1 is simply that, a collective store of several local clothing and accessories designers. But what could have turned into a confused, muddled space aesthetically is instead an inspired display of Brooklyn's talented many. Their secret: a...
Aero & Co
Third Street - Los Angeles, CA United StatesTo be edgy and not go over the edge is tougher than most people will admit or understand. Aero & Co. allows you to pirouette on the most miniscule of edges. The clothes, often representing all the up-and-coming designers in Los Angeles, are...
Beyond The Valley
Carnaby - London, United StatesBeyond the designers sending their creations down the London Fashion Week runways and getting tons of press are any number of talented designers that have yet to be widely recognized. Consider it Beyond The Valley's mission to foster and...
Candystore
The Mission - San Francisco, CA United StatesThere are definitely some candies, mostly of the classic variety, at CandyStore. But most of the candy comes in the form of eye candy. The cheery space fill racks and shelves with fun, colorful T-shirts, dresses, jackets and the like, often from...
Carol Young | Undesigned
Los Feliz - Los Angeles, CA United StatesThe conceptual never looked as comfortable than at Carol Young. The line was born from the concept of creating clothing for the "urban nomad." Sleek, modern but with touches of femininity the clothing is made to allow today's urban,...
Comrags
West Queen West - Toronto, ON CanadaOther designers may get your attention with bright colors, bold patterns or salacious cuts. The clothing of Comrags is equal parts modern lines, attractive fit and careful construction. The result is a sharp, polished collection of clothing...
Dema
The Mission - San Francisco, CA United StatesSure you could, and should, buy French fashions and Italian fashions and Japanese fashions. But don't miss the great clothing design that's happening right in your backyard. Dema is the shop and clothing line of San Francisco local Dema...
Distill
Distillery District - Toronto, ON CanadaReader Suggested: Our mandate is to show the individual handmade works by over 100 Canadian emerging artists/craftspeople/designers contributing to contemporary material and visual culture. There is everything from clothing, jewellery and accessories to ceramics, glass, furniture to paintings, mixed media and...
Dream
Gastown - Vancouver, BC CanadaReader Suggested: Dream Apparel and Articles for People, known as Dream to most of their devoted regular shoppers, has been showcasing local designers from Vancouver since 1993. Little Dream, a smaller version of the boutique, opened in Granville Island in December of 2008, with the same mandate and passion to...
Egan Day
Rittenhouse Square - Philadelphia, PA United StatesReader Suggested: Egan Day carriess a handful of designers exclusively sold at this Philadelphia shop. The boutique is one of a kind for this area of the country. The low-fi feel of the atmosphere coupled with extra chunky nature based jewelery designers--what a treat.
e.g.etal
Downtown - Melbourne, VIC AustraliaReader Suggested: Established in 1998, e.g.etal represents emerging artists--initiating awards and projects in conjunction with educational institutions. The collection ranges from pieces made of recycled plastic to exquisite diamond engagement rings. With an ever-growing and changing collection, e.g.etal has...
Erica Tanov
Pacific Heights - San Francisco, CA United StatesCarrying clothing from her own brand and others of a similar vein, Erica Tanov sees the modern woman as a Zen fairy who still manages to run her own business, raise three healthy kids and pair wines with food. The store's line of ethereal,...
Erica Tanov
Fourth Street - Berkeley, CA United StatesCarrying clothing from her own brand and others of a similar vein, Erica Tanov sees the modern woman as a Zen fairy who still manages to run her own business, raise three healthy kids and pair wines with food. The store's line of ethereal,...
Eskell
Lincoln Park - Chicago, IL United StatesThe clothing at Eskell is the best combination of vintage and modern clothing. The dresses, trousers and jackets don't look dated in the least but maintain the silhouettes, prints and detailing that keeps women scouring the racks of vintage...
Girl Friday
West Queen West - Toronto, ON CanadaAfter gray suits, black trousers and white shirts during the week, Girl Friday will start you weekend in style. Purses in bright stripes, dresses with cute prints, colorful flip-flops, black dresses with sexy lines and the like fill the fun...
Girl Friday
Little Italy - Toronto, ON CanadaAfter gray suits, black trousers and white shirts during the week, Girl Friday will start you weekend in style. Purses in bright stripes, dresses with cute prints, colorful flip-flops, black dresses with sexy lines and the like fill the fun outpost. Many of the pieces would even work in a...
Habit
Wicker Park - Chicago, IL United StatesWe're all for supporting independent designers and everything but there are so many of them and honestly for every one we love there are five that aren't really our style. That's why a space like Habit is so valuable. The shop is dedicated to independent designers (many local)...
Han Cholo
Echo Park - Los Angeles, CA United StatesHan Cholo is what happens when you mash up geek culture with street culture. The arty boutique features its own line of men's and women's gold and silver jewelry that features boomboxes and laser blasters, Pac-Man characters and break...
House of Hengst
The Mission - San Francisco, CA United StatesHouse of Hengst quite literally houses designer Susan Hengst's thriving fashion line. The line is best known for its dresses, which exude femininity and confidence in equal parts. But almost as appealing are separates and outwear with...