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5 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...
To 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...
In many ways All Purpose is the Swiss Army knife of a man's wardrobe. The featured attraction is Filius, the shop's in-house line of men's clothing--think classic, casual menswear...
To visit Boutique Le Trou is to get a sense of what fine Canadian clothing is really about. An abstract display will get your attention, a gallery setting will put you in the right mood, and...
There 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...
The 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...
Other 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...
Sure 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...
Reader 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...
Carrying 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...
Carrying 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...
The 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...
After 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...
After 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...
We'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...
Han 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...
House 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...
A good way to inspire creativity is to surround yourself with creative objects. In God We Trust owner and designer Shana Tabor does just that by bringing in handmade, undeniably creative clothing...
A good way to inspire creativity is to surround yourself with creative objects. In God We Trust owner and designer Shana Tabor does just that by bringing in handmade, undeniably creative clothing...
There are certain women that understand red lipstick--not as a fashion statement but as a life statement. Designer Kim Johnson is such a woman, her boutique Johnson a boon to confident, stylish...
At Keep the lowly canvas sneaker, the most basic staple in casual footwear, is given a new and vivacious lease on life. One of a half dozen or so basic styles are embellished in stylish...
Made in China. Made in Malaysia. Made in the Federated States of Micronesia. While we appreciate the forces that permit our stores to sell T-shirts for $9.99, we also worry about becoming...
For the girls who like to wear '80s clothing ironically or see pink paired with green as the perfect color combination or prefer their underwear to come with slogans, Miniminimarket is the...
The clothing of Minnie Wilde is about as fun as you'd expect clothing you bought from a place called "Minnie Wilde" to be. The San Francisco clothing line and shop mostly ignores...
Short for objects of my affection, Ooma offers the quirky vision of its owner who invites you into her store as if you were a good friend dropping in for tea. She loves her store, her customers...
Reader Suggested:
Ostblock is a nice store in Zurich that sells clothing from Eastern European designers. The store is run by Vanja Meško Russenberger who is originally from Ljubljana (Slovenia) but now lives in...
It's amazing what it's possible to create, with the right parts and some labor. Oh yeah, talent helps too. Parts & Labour is a showcase of what's possible. Drawing completely...
San Francisco is not exactly known as a hot-bed of fashion design and production, but that doesn't mean there aren't still some talented designers eager to showcase their work. For these...
Other than a giant hanging ball of tumbleweed, Robin Richman looks like any other boutique in the boutique-laden neighborhood. So how are you supposed to know that inside are some of the most...
Rodan vs Griffith is more like urban minimalism versus relaxed beach styling. Minimalism is obvious in the spot-on stylish clothing--cotton dresses with subtle details and soft basic tank-tops and...
An unpretentious hipster closet is how we think of Show Pony. In a walk-in closet of a space are clothing, accessories and artwork from an intrepid group of local artists and designers. Racks...
Between the hot pink with flowers ultra-girly ensemble and the simplicity of the little black dress, the clothing of Sir is the perfect compromise. The store's eponymous collection features...
While the work of local Los Angeles clothing designers is rather less high-style than their New York counterparts, for the hip, casual look LA is second to none. The clothing at Sirens &...
The Good The Bad and The Ugly seems more a nod to the fashion of the times (the spaghetti western released in 1967) than to the content of the store. The store, stocked primarily with their own...
If the kids aren't alright, they'll be just fine after picking up a few things from The Kids Are Alright. The quirky boutique offers a collection of hip, casual clothing for men and...
There are $500 shoes that look dated after one season and then there are shoes like those at Twenty Two that exude quality and have a classic, contemporary look at will age gracefully. The Oakland...
With each city we visit, we're constantly impressed by the amount of local fashion talent just waiting to be discovered. For the city of Philadelphia, Vagabond is where all the interesting...
Lest we think fashion is getting too serious or too self-important there's Xin, a shop that understands that sometimes a cute dress is quite enough. Xin's own label Issho is all about...
5 in 1
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5 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 dark, brooding sentiment is carried forth from designer to designer. Resin and metal jewelry has Baroque touches. Dresses are sewn in dark, rich...
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Address:60 North 6th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11211
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-718-384-1990
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sun: 12-7
Aero & Co
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To 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 decidedly interesting yet completely wearable. While the store carries clothing from select international designers, this is where you bring your New...
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Address:8403 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90048
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-653-4651
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
All Purpose
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In many ways All Purpose is the Swiss Army knife of a man's wardrobe. The featured attraction is Filius, the shop's in-house line of men's clothing--think classic, casual menswear with a quirky twist. All around is a well-informed collection of men's accessories from a slew of small companies like edgy jewelry and suave driving gloves, chic overnight bags and high-concept...
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Address:144 South Flores Street
Los Angeles CA 90048
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-866-1828
Hours: Mon: By Appointment Tue-Fri: 12-6 Sat-Sun: 12-5
Boutique Le Trou
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To visit Boutique Le Trou is to get a sense of what fine Canadian clothing is really about. An abstract display will get your attention, a gallery setting will put you in the right mood, and elegant, finely crafted pieces of high-end Canadian design will keep you interested.
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Address:
940 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6J 1G8
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-516-7122
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Fri: 12:30-7 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Candystore
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There 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 local designers. To this sugary base they add both new and vintage accessories, plates, bowls and other home accessories, good-enough-to-eat jewelry,...
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Address:3153 16th Street
San Francisco CA 94103
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-863-8143
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6
Carol Young | Undesigned
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The 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, active run around and look effortlessly stylish doing it. Many pieces are made from environmentally friendly fabrics to boot. The shop is a much a...
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Address:1953 1/2 Hillhurst Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90027
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-663-0088
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-6 Sun: 12-5
Comrags
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Other 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 that can be the stylish base to any modern woman's wardrobe. Comrags the store is the perfect display environment for the line--a long, inviting...
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Address:654 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6J 1E5
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-360-7249
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-6 Thu-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5
Dema
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Sure 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 Grim. There are some nice basics lines around as well a smart collection of accessories but the star of the store is her cute, feminine line of...
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Address:1038 Valencia Street
San Francisco CA 94110
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-206-0500
Distill
Reader 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 sculpture.
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Address:55 Mill Street
Building 56
Toronto ON M5A 3C4
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-304-0033
Erica Tanov
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Carrying 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, utterly feminine clothes is manufactured with multiple colors and types of fabrics each season. This allows shoppers to create a color palate for each...
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Address:1837 4th Street
Berkeley CA 94710
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-510-849-3331
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Erica Tanov
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Carrying 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, utterly feminine clothes is manufactured with multiple colors and types of fabrics each season. This allows shoppers to create a color palate for each...
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Address:2408 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-674-1228
Eskell
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The 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 shops. Next to Eskell's own sharp line are the clothing of like minded independent designers and some beautiful jewelry.
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Address:953 West Webster Avenue
Chicago IL 60614
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-773-477-9390
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Girl Friday
After 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 casual office setting.
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Address:776 College Street
Toronto ON M6G 1C6
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-531-1036
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Wed: 12-6 Thu-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5
Girl Friday
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After 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 casual office setting.
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Address:740 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6G 1C6
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-364-2511
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Wed: 12-6 Thu-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5
Habit
We'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) but is expertly edited to include truly beautiful pieces. The dresses in the window will get your...
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Address:1951 West Division Street
Chicago IL 60622
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-773-342-0093
Hours: Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5
Han Cholo
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Han 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 dancers. Apart from the jewelry cases are a lineup of in-house T-shirt designs. The T-shirts by the way are, not exagerating one bit, among the highest...
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Address:1549 Echo Park Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90026
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-213-482-9180
House of Hengst
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House 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 careful detailing. While Hengst is sold in some rather nice boutiques around the country, as the one and only flagship of the line expect to see one-offs,...
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Address:924 Valencia Street
San Francisco CA 94110
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-642-0841
In God We Trust
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A good way to inspire creativity is to surround yourself with creative objects. In God We Trust owner and designer Shana Tabor does just that by bringing in handmade, undeniably creative clothing lines from a series tiny labels. To this Tabor adds her line of charm jewelry and clothing. The whole store as well as the clothing and accessories within have an Old World charm to them, with dark,...
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Address:135 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11211
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-388-2012
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 1-8 Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7
In God We Trust
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A good way to inspire creativity is to surround yourself with creative objects. In God We Trust owner and designer Shana Tabor does just that by bringing in handmade, undeniably creative clothing lines from a series tiny labels. To this Tabor adds her line of charm jewelry and clothing. The whole store as well as the clothing and accessories within have an Old World charm to them, with dark,...
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Address:265 Lafayette Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-966-9010
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7
Johnson
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There are certain women that understand red lipstick--not as a fashion statement but as a life statement. Designer Kim Johnson is such a woman, her boutique Johnson a boon to confident, stylish women everywhere. The look is vintage office meets va-va-va-voom and Johnson pulls it off with aplomb. Classic cuts and shapes (pencil skirts, cigarette pants) meet bold reds, daring stripes and quirky...
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Address:179 Orchard Street
New York NY 10002
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-646-602-8668
Hours: Mon: By Appointment Tue-Fri: 1-7 Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-6
Keep
At Keep the lowly canvas sneaker, the most basic staple in casual footwear, is given a new and vivacious lease on life. One of a half dozen or so basic styles are embellished in stylish combinations of dyed and printed cotton fabrics. A pristine white sneaker is given a grass print toe, a high-top combines khaki corduroy with chocolate brown canvas, a ballet flat is made from a traditional...
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Address:523 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-663-6900
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Sun: 12-6
Matrushka
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Made in China. Made in Malaysia. Made in the Federated States of Micronesia. While we appreciate the forces that permit our stores to sell T-shirts for $9.99, we also worry about becoming sweatshop owners by proxy. Matrushka gives us a chance to wear hip, affordable clothing without the moral dilemma. Most of the clothes are designed and sewn by the folks at Matrushka. There are T-shirts...
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Address:4281 Fountain Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90029
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-665-4513
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-7 Sat-Sun: 11-6
Miniminimarket
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For the girls who like to wear '80s clothing ironically or see pink paired with green as the perfect color combination or prefer their underwear to come with slogans, Miniminimarket is the biggest market they'll ever need. The store seems to specialize in items that will announce your presence a few blocks ahead of where you're walking. Loud T-shirts are paired with flirty flats...
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Address:218 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11211
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-302-9337
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-8 Sat: 12-9 Sun: 12-8
Minnie Wilde
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The clothing of Minnie Wilde is about as fun as you'd expect clothing you bought from a place called "Minnie Wilde" to be. The San Francisco clothing line and shop mostly ignores the fits and fancies of the mainstream fashion world and creates cute, girly, vintage-inspired pieces. These are dresses that'll look good from one summer to the next or trenches that'll get...
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Address:3266 21st Street
San Francisco CA 94110
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-642-9453
Ooma
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Short for objects of my affection, Ooma offers the quirky vision of its owner who invites you into her store as if you were a good friend dropping in for tea. She loves her store, her customers and her designers. It's her enthusiasm that makes Ooma more than just another boutique carrying the same "hip" labels as every other small store. She searches and finds small local...
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Address:1422 Grant Avenue
San Francisco CA 94133
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-627-6963
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-5
Ostblock
Reader Suggested: Ostblock is a nice store in Zurich that sells clothing from Eastern European designers. The store is run by Vanja Meško Russenberger who is originally from Ljubljana (Slovenia) but now lives in Switzerland. She not only sells clothing from different designers but designs herself and she offers custom-made clothing as well. One of my favorite labels (besides her own label Meško) which Vanja...
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Address:Konradstrasse 72
Zurich 8005
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 41-(0)43-205-29-49
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 10-5 Sun: Closed
Parts & Labour
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It's amazing what it's possible to create, with the right parts and some labor. Oh yeah, talent helps too. Parts & Labour is a showcase of what's possible. Drawing completely from talented local artists and designers, the store brings together a fresh and funky selection of clothing, accessories, housewares and other random tidbits. Hip T-shirts abound at Parts &...
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Address:1604 South Congress Avenue
Austin TX 78704
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-512-325-1648
Hours: Mon: 12-10 Tue: Closed Wed-Sun: 12-10
RAG
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San Francisco is not exactly known as a hot-bed of fashion design and production, but that doesn't mean there aren't still some talented designers eager to showcase their work. For these designers, there's RAG, or "Residents Apparel Gallery". The shop rents out rack space to up to 60 Bay Area designers to showcase their clothing, accessories and jewelry. Most of the...
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Address:541 Octavia Street
San Francisco CA 94102
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-621-7718
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5
Robin Richman
Other than a giant hanging ball of tumbleweed, Robin Richman looks like any other boutique in the boutique-laden neighborhood. So how are you supposed to know that inside are some of the most interesting and artful clothes in all of Chicago. Robin Richman collects avant-garde designers like they're commemorative plates, bringing deconstructed, futuristic looks from Japanese, French and...
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Address:
2108 North Damen Avenue
Chicago IL 60647
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-278-6150
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Thu: 11-7 Fri-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Rodan vs. Griffith
Rodan vs Griffith is more like urban minimalism versus relaxed beach styling. Minimalism is obvious in the spot-on stylish clothing--cotton dresses with subtle details and soft basic tank-tops and shirts for women; classic blazers and woven button-downs for men; dark, fitted denim for all. The relaxed styling shows up in the details. Fabrics look as good if not better wrinkled as when pressed,...
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Address:8207 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90048
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-951-9220
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-6
Show Pony
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An unpretentious hipster closet is how we think of Show Pony. In a walk-in closet of a space are clothing, accessories and artwork from an intrepid group of local artists and designers. Racks overflow with jersey dresses, frilly tops made from vintage fabric, avant-garde jackets and so on. In one corner are a lineup of shoes like cute ribbon-adorned heels and vintage boots with hand-painted...
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Address:
1543 Echo Park Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90026
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-213-482-7676
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Sun: 1-7 Sun: 1-6
Sir
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Between the hot pink with flowers ultra-girly ensemble and the simplicity of the little black dress, the clothing of Sir is the perfect compromise. The store's eponymous collection features dresses, tops and suits that are both feminine and sophisticated at the same time. The pieces, often done in shades of brown and black, feature cuts that are simple and modern with a touch of...
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Address:360 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11201
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-718-643-6877
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Sun: 12-7
Sirens & Sailors
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While the work of local Los Angeles clothing designers is rather less high-style than their New York counterparts, for the hip, casual look LA is second to none. The clothing at Sirens & Sailors are perfect examples. Each season the store features the collection of over dozens of local designers. Overall the look is a laid-back hip that's all LA--T-shirts with funky patches and...
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Address:1104 Mohawk Street
Los Angeles CA 90026
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-213-483-5423
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6
The Good The Bad and The Ugly
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The Good The Bad and The Ugly seems more a nod to the fashion of the times (the spaghetti western released in 1967) than to the content of the store. The store, stocked primarily with their own clothing and accessories labels, takes cues from decades past, adding a dash of modern sensibility to create a dizzying array of sexy, sultry pieces. Shop nylon knee-highs, re-imagined mule designs...
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Address:85 Kenmare Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-473-3769
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-8
The Kids Are Alright
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If the kids aren't alright, they'll be just fine after picking up a few things from The Kids Are Alright. The quirky boutique offers a collection of hip, casual clothing for men and women alongside colorful jewelry, cute shoes and the like. The clothing combines the best of Los Angeles designers, with smaller brands from New York, Europe and even Japan. The jewelry and accessories...
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Address:2201 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90026
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-213-413-4014
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5
Twenty Two Shoes
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There are $500 shoes that look dated after one season and then there are shoes like those at Twenty Two that exude quality and have a classic, contemporary look at will age gracefully. The Oakland company has made a successful small business out of producing attractive shoe styles in Italy out of soft, supple leathers. At Twenty Two's modest flagship store expect to find the...
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Address:5856 College Avenue
Oakland CA 94618
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-510-594-2201
Vagabond
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With each city we visit, we're constantly impressed by the amount of local fashion talent just waiting to be discovered. For the city of Philadelphia, Vagabond is where all the interesting local wares seem to congregate. The eclectic boutique is filled with designs from locals, a knitwear line by one of the owners, the store's own line of skirts and dresses, a slew of...
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Address:37 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19104
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-267-671-0737
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-5
Xin
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Lest we think fashion is getting too serious or too self-important there's Xin, a shop that understands that sometimes a cute dress is quite enough. Xin's own label Issho is all about color, fun and femininity--a bright red blouse, a killer print dress and the like. The in house collection is paired with equally fun clothing and accessories for small designers both local and...
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Address:8064 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-653-2188
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7:30 Sun: 12-6
