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172 Boutique

Reader 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,...

A B Fits

With one of the largest selections of denim on the west coast, A B Fits is a fitting tribute to the city the birthed the blue jean. With their 30 or so styles of pants and jeans there is at least...

Acrimony

Reader Suggested: I was looking through the men's stores in the SF guide and saw Archive, American Rag, Nida and Harput's Market. I only shop at 5 clothing stores in the Bay, and they are the...

Adele

Reader Suggested: The selections at Adele are curated for a sophisticated woman who adore soft textures and unexpected layering. Adele women are unafraid of the avant-garde but, in the end, they look utterly...

Aero & Co

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...

Alan Bilzerian

You may be intimidated by the "ring the bell to enter" policy, but don't let that stop you from stopping by Alan Bilzerian. For years now, Bostonians have depended on the store to...

Alan Bilzerian

You may be intimidated by the "ring the bell to enter" policy, but don't let that stop you from stopping by Alan Bilzerian. For years now, Bostonians have depended on the store to...

Albertine

Whoever equates feminine women's clothing and accessories with seven shades of pink and oh-so-precious details ought to visit Albertine and Claudine. The sister stores, only steps away from...

Aloha Rag

Okay, we admit it, our vision of the Hawaiian wardrobe is based on movies and tourist visits. So, Aloha Rag is at once a shattering of stereotypes and an amazing shopping experience. Aloha Rag...

Aloha Rag

Okay, we admit it, our vision of the Hawaiian wardrobe is based on movies and tourist visits. So, Aloha Rag is at once a shattering of stereotypes and an amazing shopping experience. Aloha Rag...

ALTER 140

Reader Suggested: ALTER opened a second store named Alter 140 to house their womens colletions. It is located directly across the street from the original location which now has become a full mens shop. The new shop...

American Rag

Seamlessly mixing new and vintage clothing to create a unique look may mainly be the work of hip celebrity stylists, but with stores like American Rag the task got just a little bit easier. The...

American Rag

Seamlessly mixing new and vintage clothing to create a unique look may mainly be the work of hip celebrity stylists, but with stores like American Rag the task got just a little bit easier. The...

American Rag

Seamlessly mixing new and vintage clothing to create a unique look may mainly be the work of hip celebrity stylists, but with stores like American Rag the task got just a little bit easier. The...

Anastasia

Reader Suggested: Amazing women's store in Laguna Beach, CA. They carry very exclusive designers such as, Comme des Garcons, Junya Watanabe, Yohji Yamamoto, Limi Feu, and Maison Martin Margiela. Also, there is...

Andreas Murkudis

Reader Suggested: It's pure, it's simple, it's totally stylish. Run by the brother of (fashion designer) Kostas Murkudis.

Anica

A few visits is all it takes to make Anica your new best friend. What other shop scours far and near to find pieces from intrepid, emerging designers. What other shop stocks a curated selection...

Apartment

Reader Suggested: Still the hot spot to find the newest and avant-garde fashion designers.

Apartment

Reader Suggested: This store is such a beautiful example of how you can have a great looking store that is warm and comfortable. The same would be said for the staff and owners. They have great ideas and dreams to...

A.P.C.

With charming, wide-plank flooring underneath and a hip soundtrack in the air A.P.C.'s SoHo shop--the first in the US--is a pleasant introduction to hip basics, French style. A.P.C. takes some...

A.P.C. Surplus

Reader Suggested: Ultimate city guy/girl's bargain shopping. A.P.C. is already the city dweller's classic; this outlet store is just an extension of the wardrobe staple.

Assembly

While still having an eye for up and coming fashion talents, Assembly honors the past as much as the future. This is reflected in the ambiance, in the prominently display selection of vintage...

August

In August you'll find a shop where the hip, zen surroundings are perfectly in tune with the clothing and accessories. Laid out in an impossibly long shelf one side is denim from some of the...

Augustina

While other clothing stores race to get the hottest jeans and the trendiest separates (assymetrical tops, camou., ruffled skirts anyone?) Augustina takes the road less traveled. They choose...

Azita

Reader Suggested: Favorite boutique in Frankfurt, Germany with a strong street/skate background and living-room appeal, modern classics and stylish basics next to some edgy designs.

Backspace

Having spent its early year in the back of neighborhood furniture shop Find, Backspace was quite literally that. These days the shop has grown into its own pretty little storefront, but its...

Base

Reader Suggested: The store carries lines by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and other cult labels. They also carry accessory lines by Martin Margiela and other less known labels (Erika Pena, Louis Moralis, King Baby)...

Base

Reader Suggested: The store carries lines by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and other cult labels. They also carry accessory lines by Martin Margiela and other less known labels (Erika Pena, Louis Moralis, King Baby)...

Because I Love

Reader Suggested: Very nice little store with designers from the UK, Japan and local designers.

Behind the Post Office

Behind the Post Office, a small store that's somewhat lost in the craziness of Haight-Ashbury, offers the fundamentals of fashionable living. Among its super-funky neighbors, the store is a...

Bespoke Boutique

Reader Suggested: The collections are amazing, sourced from around the world. The two co-owners have bought fresh labels to the UK, they have a massive Scandinavian influence, with focus on cut and material. All the...

Bettina

Bettina carries the brands carried by most other chic boutiques in San Francisco. But, what sets Bettina apart is their ability to introduce new brands to San Francisco. Among the usual suspects...

Betty Lin

You don't want Marc by Marc, you just want Marc. You wish Yohji would have the decency to write his full name on a piece of your clothing. For those tired of diffusion brands but not quite...

Beyond The Valley

Beyond 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...

Bird

You're not in Manhattan anymore. Brooklyn based Bird, presents that other borough's idea of style. Instead of meticulously put together fashionista stylings are more laid back pieces....

Bird

You're not in Manhattan anymore. Brooklyn based Bird, presents that other borough's idea of style. Instead of meticulously put together fashionista stylings are more laid back pieces....

Bird

With a plethora of clothing from up-and-coming, often European labels it's safe to say that this Bird has been around. Not content to let designers find the boutique, Bird seems on a mission...

Bird

You're not in Manhattan anymore. Brooklyn based Bird, presents that other borough's idea of style. Instead of meticulously put together fashionista stylings are more laid back pieces....

Blackmail

Scarred by cheeseball all-black/all-white concepts we'd seen in suburban malls, it was with trepidation that we entered Blackmail. The funny skeleton playing a piano in the window, that put...

Blu

The hipper, younger sister of Cielo, Blu is less expensive and less serious. Inside the simple, sanitary interior, Blu lets their clothes do the talking--and boy do they have a lot to say. They...

Blu

The hipper, younger sister of Cielo, Blu is less expensive and less serious. Inside the simple, sanitary interior, Blu lets their clothes do the talking--and boy do they have a lot to say. They...

Bond 07 by Selima

The clothes are the accessories at Bond 07 by Selima. An extension of the Selima Optique mini-empire of eyewear shops, Bond 07 starts with a selection of Selima's downtown-cool frames and...

Browns

One of London's first high-end, multi-label boutiques, Browns has established a reputation of on the forefront of fashion. Throughout the decades Browns has been the first retailer in the UK...

B Store

B Store is where Londoners shop to be at the forefront of fashion. The boutique prides itself on finding and supporting the latest, greatest crop of young designers from London and elsewhere. The...

Butch Blum

Every city worth a visit has its retail institutions. New York has Bergdorf, Boston has Louis and Seattle has Butch Blum. The store earned its institution status by combining old school with new,...

Butter

On our visit, Butter was doing its very best to stay low key. The storefront is small and the only adornments were two opaque screens blocking a view of the clothes inside. It wasn't working....

By George

If a certain Texan named George is not known for his style and sophistication By George almost makes up for it--almost. The Texas institution carries the cream of the crop in American and European...

By George

If a certain Texan named George is not known for his style and sophistication By George almost makes up for it--almost. The Texas institution carries the cream of the crop in American and European...

Candystore

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...

Carol Young | Undesigned

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...

Catbird

While expensive, PR firm wielding retail ventures have already come and gone in Williamsburg, Catbird has managed to build a quiet following for its beautiful, artful wares in its humble spaces....

Church Boutique

The Church Boutique is an ivy covered cottage on the outside but a gothic industrial playground on the inside. This particular church is closed every Sunday.From reworked vintage Dior to gothic...

Cielo

Cielo is the older, more serious sister to Blu. Cielo tends to travel in European circles and owns every room she walks into. The clothes are for adults without being too adult. The very latest...

Cielo

Cielo is the older, more serious sister to Blu. Cielo tends to travel in European circles and owns every room she walks into. The clothes are for adults without being too adult. The very latest...

Claude Maus

Reader Suggested: One on the best labels to come out of Melbourne, Australia. Has a huge cult following. Amazing leather pieces all produced in Australia. Cut Copy wears the label and is one of Claude's biggest...

Claudine

Whoever equates feminine women's clothing and accessories with seven shades of pink and oh-so-precious details ought to visit Albertine and Claudine. The sister stores, only steps away from...

Clover

Clover must be a product of people who didn't know what kind of store they wanted to open. Should we open a clothing store? There is a nice selection of hip women's clothing and shoes...

Clover

Reader Suggested: One of the only men and women's clothing stores of it's kind in an up and coming area of Providence. Feels like you've stepped into a cool New York City boutique but you're...

Colette

After walking through Colette, you will see every store that you thought was cool before under a new light. There is cool, and then there is "we sell our own mix CDs and our own water"...

Comme des Garçons

Frankly, we'd be disappointed if the New York Comme des Garcons shop wasn't tucked into a nondescript building, with a futuristic cave for an entryway. All of the requisite pieces of the...

Comrags

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...

Coquette

Reader Suggested: We opened Coquette in August 2005 in the upcoming and trendy area called Born. We carefully pick from French designers Vanessa Bruno, See by Chloe, Tara Jarmon, Isabel Marant, Spanish designers...

Coquette

Reader Suggested: We opened Coquette in August 2005 in the upcoming and trendy area called Born. We carefully pick from French designers Vanessa Bruno, See by Chloe, Tara Jarmon, Isabel Marant, Spanish designers...

Corniche

Reader Suggested: Corniche has been at the cutting edge of fashion since 1978.The boutique has a history of being the first to stock many Japanese designers who have become leaders in the field of avant garde...

Creatures of Comfort

Creatures of Comfort is actually rather restless--anxious to find who's next in fashion and scouring near and far to make it happen. Looking far they introduce up and coming labels from Japan,...

Darling

From the stylized font on the window, to the swishy dresses in the window, to the enchanted ambiance inside, Darling serves as an infusion of "girly" for anyone that needs it. The racks...

Dear Fieldbinder

We equate Dear Fieldbinder to the large closet of a fashionable New York woman, one that can expertly mix expensive and cheap, new and vintage. Running the length of the store is a row of...

Decades Two

In an era where trends turn on a dime, it's useful sometimes to remind ourselves that good designs never go out of style. So it's only appropriate that in the rather trend obsessed Los...

Delphic

Like all good urban clothing shops, Delphic does a beautiful job of mixing the local with the international, the up-and-coming with the established. Menswear comes from Sweden, jeans come from...

Dema

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...

Departmentstore Cabinet

Reader Suggested: Well... I think it should be included because it is simply the edgiest fashion selection in Berlin. Our product range encompass among others Alexander Wang, Charles Anastase, Charlotte Olympia,...

Des Kohan

Des Kohan's fashions don't need to scream to make their point--black, brown, beige, navy, and white are the colors in the shop's rainbow. Dresses, separates and a host of belts, bags...

Dish

There is only one fact you need to know about Dish, the owner carried Seven jeans before just about anyone. Before every butt from Tillamook to Tuscaloosa was (sort of) covered by Seven jeans,...

Dish

There is only one fact you need to know about Dish, the owner carried Seven jeans before just about anyone. Before every butt from Tillamook to Tuscaloosa was (sort of) covered by Seven jeans,...

Doe

Doe is general store, San Francisco style. In what isn't the biggest space in the world they manage to squeeze in clothing for men, women and children, various home accessories, lotions and...

Doors by Jas M.B.

Yes, as the name suggests, Doors by Jas M.B. stocks an extensive selection of handcrafted, leather bags of designer Jas M.B. But if you go for the bags, stay for the Doors--these being the designs...

Doshaburi

Reader Suggested: I went to Barcelona Bread&Butter week in January 2007. I found a nice clothing store in the Gothic area. They have many labels I like: Levi's Vintage Clothing, Levi's RED, Marjan...

Doshaburi Doshaburi

Doshaburi Doshaburi is the dark, brooding younger sibling of progressive fashion haven Doshaburi. Here, billowing silhouettes and audacious colors give way to avant-garde fashion of a more serious...

Dover Street Market

Reader Suggested: Incredible guerrilla store from Comme des Garçons where they give space to up and coming designers. The selection is always amazing and changing frequently, you'll find everything from Lanvin...

Dream

Reader 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...

Dress

Reader Suggested: A rare example of laid-back charm in a minimalist yet feminine Back Bay boutique. The owners, Jane and Martha, are friendly without hovering or pushing specific pieces regardless of your tastes....

Dutil Denim

Reader Suggested: Dutil Denim is a unique all-denim store concept. The small space is filled with denim: rolled, folded, hung, stacked, and even bailed to create more shelving space. They offer an array of denim...

Eastern Market

Reader Suggested: A hidden treasure hiding in an 100 year old chapel, from one of the queens of Australian fashion retailing, Luci Pinto. The amazing selection of avant-garde labels, displayed in this amazing...

Ekovaruhuset

Solar panels in place, low energy light bulbs screwed in, no green lifestyle is complete without at least a few pieces of organic, fair trade clothing. At Ekovaruhuset, finding attractive,...

EKS

Reader Suggested: Massive store for Woman (with small selection in Menswear) in the center of Madrid.If you are looking for some great clothing, it is the inevitable shop in this city.

Elizabeth Charles

Paris, Milan, New York and . . . Sydney? The country better known for its marsupials and pristine beaches is an emerging fashion center as well and Elizabeth Charles is a perfect showcase for the...

Elizabeth Charles

Paris, Milan, New York and . . . Sydney? The country better known for its marsupials and pristine beaches is an emerging fashion center as well and Elizabeth Charles is a perfect showcase for the...

Entre Nous

Los Angeles designer resale stores tend to fall into two categories: the we've dressed all the stars for the award shows, we don't serve commoners and the of course that's designer,...

Erica Tanov

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...

Erica Tanov

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...

Erica Tanov

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...

Eskell

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...

Eugene Choo

Reader Suggested: Eugene Choo specializes in Canadian designers (Mercy, Comrags, Dust, Sunja Link) and a few select international labels (APC, Freitag, Rogues Gallery) all displayed in an airy cottage like setting....

EVA

When we think of EVA the first word that comes to mind is well-balanced. The mix of clothing and accessories is half well-established, avant-garde designers and half emerging upstarts. The...

Fawn Boutique

Reader Suggested: A stylish trove of fashionista finds, this boutique carries an eclectic mix of current independent designer fashion with well-edited vintage pieces. The owner, a Queen West denizen, loves to...

Feature

Reader Suggested: Nestled in between Santa Monica and Beverly Hills in the upscale neighborhood of Brentwood, Feature is a destination boutique that houses both emerging and established designers. Rather than...

Foley + Corinna

Even half of Foley + Corinna is better than the whole of most stores. You could be looking at the stylish knits dresses, and tops designed by Dana Foley. Or you may be foraging through the funky...

Freudian Kicks

Reader Suggested: Freudian Kicks is one of Oslo's few independent shops. It carries an interesting mix of labels ranging from sophisticated streetwear to progressive casual clothing. The shop is spacious, raw...

Frock

Reader Suggested: Excellent selection of local designers and import. You can always find something there to satiate your fashion cravings.

Gamma Player

Reader Suggested: Assortment of Men's and Women's clothing from obscure fashion brands. The interior is dark and polished which reflects the attitude of the clothes.

Gargyle

Gargyle takes inspiration in the country club of yore, where having fun—while stylishly dressed of course—was paramount. Indeed, all the clothes at Gargyle are clothes one can have fun in:...

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...

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...

Give & Take

Reader Suggested: Give & Take carries lines you would expect to see in NYC or LA, with new designers arriving almost every week. With lines like Ksubi, Grey Ant, Cheap Monday, Valentine, and Lover to name a few,...

Goat Boutique

Reader Suggested: Goat is the only men’s and women’s boutique in Orange County to offer hard to find collections in an expertly designed and thought-out store layout. Crisp, clean white décor with contrasting dark...

Gravity Pope Tailored Goods

Reader Suggested: The store is the most beautiful street level boutique in western Canada. It was designed by Canadian interior designer Peter Turner, and is furnished with antique store fixtures from Paris, New...

Gravity Pope Tailored Goods

Reader Suggested: The store is the most beautiful street level boutique in western Canada. It was designed by Canadian interior designer Peter Turner, and is furnished with antique store fixtures from Paris, New...

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...

Harputs Market

For decades avant-garde fashion jetted from New York to Tokyo, flying right over San Francisco's head. With Harputs Market, dark, high-style clothing finally has a West Coast outpost. The...

Hayashi

Reader Suggested: Hayashi in frankfurt is an extraordinary boutique which covers sophisticated wearable avand-garde. Brands like linda farrow, Acne, MM6 by Maison Martin Margiela, Levi`s Vintage Clothing, Levi`s...

HeidiSays

Is there anyone that hasn't experienced the joys of a lollipop? HeidiSays isn't just a lollipop, it's that giant lollipop that you can only get from amusement parks. First, the...

Heist

Leave it to a shop that's a short walk from the beach to figure out how to be stylish and elegant, and even at times glamorous, without looking fussy or being uncomfortable. So we have Heist,...

Helen Yi

From the outside looking in, Helen Yi appears to be a Chicago boutique only a New Yorker could love--what with the white walls, the loft-like space and the racks of luxe designer clothing. But...

Hesmé

Reader Suggested: I am a French expatriate who lived in New York and all my American friends love my look. My secret is that I buy all my clothes in the shop Hesmé.

Hillary Rush

An eponymous boutique where you feel comfortable walking in and chatting with the owner is rare. Hillary Rush is exactly that. A small space, oozing ease and comfort, where you're welcome to...

Holiday

Somewhere in the midst of the feminist movement we forgot the joy of the swish. No, no we don't mean the infamous athletic swish. We mean an entirely different swish. Let us explain. In...

Holiday

Somewhere in the midst of the feminist movement we forgot the joy of the swish. No, no we don't mean the infamous athletic swish. We mean an entirely different swish. Let us explain. In...

Honey In The Rough

Honey in the Rough is in fact a perfect description. Amid the urban landscape that's rapidly reinventing itself but still a bit rough around the edges, Honey in the Rough is a spoon full on...

House of Hengst

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...

IF Boutique

There's something delightfully old-school about IF. The SoHo stalwart carries an unparalleled collection of avant-garde clothing for men and women, from our favorite Japanese and Belgium...

Ikram

While you await for Chicago's first Yohji Yamamoto store (don't hold your breath), Ikram is the one and only place in the city where the world's most ambitious, avant-garde designer...

In God We Trust

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...

In God We Trust

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...

In God We Trust

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...

Jac

Reader Suggested: Think Anthropologie meets Intermix. This store is all about the discovery. From gifts to shoes to clothing, this shop has it all. Rachel Comey, Madras, Hayden Harnett, Spring & Clifton,...

Jake

There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or...

Jake

There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or...

Jake

There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or...

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

The quirky prints and bright colors of Jean Charles de Castelbajac's Pop Art influenced fashion have inspired designers and mesmerized fans for decades. With a host of younger designers...

Jean Shop

There's something to be said for going to the source. With designers coming out of the woodworks to present their interpretation of distressed jeans to sell to consumers for an ungodly sum,...

Jeffrey

For the pedigree of clothing and accessories offered, Jeffrey is remarkably, almost unbelievably laid-back. Such is the case of a store conceived by a Southerner. Listen to music and browse the...

Jeffrey

For the pedigree of clothing and accessories offered, Jeffrey is remarkably, almost unbelievably laid-back. Such is the case of a store conceived by a Southerner. Listen to music and browse the...

JF & SON

Reader Suggested: This is an amazing new store. Lots of truly unique pieces under their own line, JF & SON. They are heavily embellished with beading, embroidery and prints. It is all made in their studio in...

Jil Sander

As a brand we've always seen Jil Sander to be above the fray, letting those other moody European labels scrum for the "More Avant-garde Than Thou" awards. As a store, Jil...

Joan Shepp

Reader Suggested: Affordable, exceptional luxury fashion. Carries one of a kind, up-to-the-minute selection of favorites like Stella McCartney, Christian Louboutin and Junya Watanabe and unique accessories by...

Jonathan + Olivia

Reader Suggested: A great store for men and women with hard to find (in Vancouver) labels like Acne jeans and collection, Opening Ceremony, Filippa K, F-Troupe, Les Prairies de Paris, Martin Margiela Ligne 6,...

Juicy Lucy

Reader Suggested: Juicy Lucy is a small boutique in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, carrying the following women's clothing lines: Isabel Marant, Kristensen du Nord, Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti, Comme de Garcon and...

Jumelle

When paying over a hundred dollars for a top or several hundred dollars for a dress or a pair of shoes, we look for elements that make these pieces special, that distinguish them from similar items...

Kick Pleat

The ladies of Austin understandably have a more laid-back, breezy attitude toward fashion, but that doesn't mean they can't wear the same edgy, hip clothes New Yorkers wear. Kick Pleat...

Kirna Zabete

Finally, a store that completely looks the part of a big city boutique. A massive loft space, super-modern furnishings, a Lucite roof, candy red stair rails--Kirna Zabete is a epitome of a hip...

Kokon To Zai

Some might say Kokon to Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most...

Kokon To Zai

Some might say Kokon to Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most...

Kokon To Zai

Some might say Kokon To Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most...

Kronkron

Reader Suggested: Kronkron is a store located in Reykjavik, Iceland, and carries brands such as Bernhard Wilhelm, Henrik Vibskov, Vivenne Westwood, Eley Kishimoto and more. They have a very good online store.

Kuhlman

Kuhlman is best described as New York flavor without New York fuss. The first thing to notice is the series of small, well-regarded New York and European clothing lines the store carries. The...

Labels Inc.

Labels Inc. is a major department store in Antwerp carrying their most precious export.. fashion. Because of their direct connection to designers like Ann Demeulemeester, Martin Margiela and Raf...

Lady

Lady keeps its space much like a stylish urban lady might keep her closet. Down the length of the store is one long rack of clothing in no particular order, with cute dress and tops from a slew of...

Lake

Delicate, somewhat romantic clothing, an apothecary stocked with natural and organic products, and a smattering of distinctive home accessories constitute the ecosystem of Lake. The well-edited...

Lane Crawford

Founded in Hong Kong in 1850, Lane Crawford is one of China largest retail stores. Recently, Lane Crawford has made a conscience effort effort to switch from a department store to a speciality...

Lark

Reader Suggested: Lark has brands that are really hard to find like Yoshi Kondo and Frank Leder, and they also have heritage brands that are iconic in the countries they come from like Saint James, Barbour and...

League of Lovers & Thieves

Reader Suggested: Two Toronto labels with a focus on sustainable design, Thieves and League of Lovers, have joined forces and opened League of Lovers & Thieves Boutique. As well as the two in house lines, they...

LEFT

Reader Suggested: LEFT is a small and warm boutique situated in Melbourne's Fitzroy in Australia. We might be far away but we are worth the trip if you are in Melbourne, Australia. We carry International brands...

Le Sous Sol

In the '80s the Antwerp Six introduced the world at large to Belgian fashion design, and decades later the country is still going strong, producing one influential, imminently talent designer...

Lileo

Boutiques, almost by their very definition do not cater to everyone. Yet, between its massive size, its crowed stocking and its expert merchandising, it's the rare person in the key 18-35...

Lily Simone

If there's any city that should know a thing or two about laid-back style, it's LA yet so often laid-back devolves into just-got-out-of-bed. At Lily Simone observe a laid-back done right....

Little Dream

Reader 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...

Lola Pop

Reader Suggested: European clothing and shoes. French owner. Exclusive (to Seattle) lines from France and Italy. Tasteful selection.

Loopy Mango

For our taste, there are more than enough outlets in New York promoting high style and higher prices. In a narrow, tall, concrete-floored space that's normally just the venue for avant-garde...

Louis Boston

Louis Boston is what department stores look like in heaven. The decades old high-end clothing retailer is one of the most innovative and interesting large stores you're likely to ever come...

Ludivine

When it comes to style, one could do a lot worse than emulating Parisian women. Ludivine makes this all the more easier by bringing the Parisian boutique to New York. The feminine boutique presents...

Luisa Via Roma

Luisa Via Roma is a super high-end multi brand shopping experience. This boutique is a little more than your regular mom-and-pop avant-garde boutique experience. Luisa Via Roma is somewhere that...

Lyell

A lot of effort goes into making Lyell's vintage-inspired, Francophilic line of clothing look effortlessly stylish. The consummately feminine line of dresses and separates is embellished with...

MAC

In fashion, where fortunes turn on a dime, that a little boutique can persist for 20 years and stay every bit as relevant as it was when it opened is nothing short of remarkable. MAC has done just...

Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Maryam Nassir Zadeh is a gallery like boutique just on the outskirts of the guided-tour heavy Lower East Side. The boutique/gallery offers a well-curated array of independent designers. Clothing...

Matrushka

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...

Matthew Izzo

Matthew Izzo is magazine spread shopping. The store has an uncanny knack for stocking the furniture, accessories and apparel that show up in magazine spreads from New York to LA. Clothing for men...

Maxfield

Maxfield is the premier avant-garde boutique bunker for the West Coast, housing brands from Rick Owens to Prada. This concealed concrete bunker boasts the largest vintage Hermes collection you will...

Meg

Featuring the designs of Meghan Kinney, Meg offers a complete, fun and completely fun wardrobe for women. There everything from impeccably cut slacks to lacy tops, tweed suits to a multitude of...

Meg

Featuring the designs of Meghan Kinney, Meg offers a complete, fun and completely fun wardrobe for women. There everything from impeccably cut slacks to lacy tops, tweed suits to a multitude of...

Merge

Reader Suggested: A modern women's clothing store with great lines like Alexander Wang, Kaylee Tankus, Angg, Osklen, Nicholas K, Ash, Camilla Skovgaard shoes, etc. Feels more like a NYC or San Francisco store.

Metier

Metier is how we've come to prefer our clothing stores. No massive avant-garde installation art. No secret doors or hidden signs. No gimmicks. Just a long, long rack of nice clothes. Some...

MGHO

Margreeth Olsthoorn is an all white space which unlike other european stores has a laid back sensibility even though its architecturally complex and considered. We get this impression because, the...

Michalsky

Reader Suggested: Micheal Michalsky, former creative director of Adidas and responsible for developing the brand's Y3 and Stella McCartney collaborations - has opened his first eponymous flagship boutique.In a...

Mick Margo

Mick Margo resides in a hidden, but accessible corner of the city. And the clothing and accessories, well, they're hidden but accessible as well. Detailed, feminine clothes and supple leather...

Milk

Consider Milk a staple in fashion-conscious Angelenos' diets. This is as close to one stop shopping as boutiques get. Long racks run down the side of the store with an intriguing mix of...

Mimolett

Reader Suggested: It's a vintage and romantic store with brands like Masscob, Manoush, Ba&sh, Maje, Noro, Les petites, Virgine Castaway, Carmen Labrador, Erva, etc. Soon they are going to have a online store.

Min K

While it may seem that all roads to Asian fashion go through Tokyo, Min-K makes a strong case for Seoul. The women's clothing shop combines separates and dresses from Korea's finest...

Min K

While it may seem that all roads to Asian fashion go through Tokyo, Min-K makes a strong case for Seoul. The women's clothing shop combines separates and dresses from Korea's finest...

Misch

Reader Suggested: A charming boutique on stylish South Granville, Misch is a delicious blend of hard-to-find labels and emerging designers that is the perfect treat for every woman with a craving for fashion.Owner...

Model Citizen

"Your deserve a better (dressed) boyfriend"--it said on the window of Model Citizen. And we have to admit, they do make it pretty easy for you. The store is like a penicillin shot of...

Momo

Reader Suggested: Momo carries a Eurasian mix of goods from Japan, China, France, Italy and as with people, this 'hapa' (half-half in Hawaiian) is always intriguing and slightly exotic. The merchandise is...

Muleh

Reader Suggested: A unique lifestyle store that mixes very cool furniture, fashion and art you don't find everywhere.

Nag People

Reader Suggested: Edgy label and fashion shop, closely related to the Copenhagen Club Scene. Besides Nag's own brand the shop carries such as Annhagen and the new & hyped Copenhagen brand POP cph.

Nana

Reader Suggested: I grew up in DC and went away for college. I never had any plans of coming back, but Nana almost single-handedly changed that. I have always been fashion-minded, which is not always an easy state...

Need Supply Co.

Reader Suggested: Locally owned denim boutique with friendly knowledgeable sales associates and buyers that bring in the best of new fashion. They carry brands you may already know about but are harder to find like...

Nektar De Stagni Shop

Reader Suggested: The only contemporary clothing/project space in Miami. Featured in the New York Times as one of Miami's "must stop" shops.

New High (M)art

New High (M) art is one of the best stores in L.A. They carry some of the most avant-garde designers from around the country including New York favorites Face Projects and Bijules. We highly...

Nida

It's hard to find small stores in San Francisco that carry designer-with-a-capital-D clothing. Nida is one of a few such stores. The collection, drawing from Europe's finest, is...

Nine Below

Reader Suggested: Nine Below has a great mix of Danish and French designers for both men and women. Designers such as Bruuns Bazaar, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Isabel Marant for women and Bruuns Bazaar and Nudie for...

Nine Below

Reader Suggested: Nine Below has a great mix of Danish and French designers for both men and women. Designers such as Bruuns Bazaar, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Isabel Marant for women and Bruuns Bazaar and Nudie for...

Nomad

Imagine 10,000 quaint villages mashed into one and you might have an idea of Nomad's interior. The outpost collects folk art and crafts from across the globe to make for a quirky, colorful...

Noni

Noni, a small pseudo-industrial/mod store does not have any velour or pictures of starlets wearing the clothes they carry. Instead, they carry one of the best-edited, heretofore unseen collection...

Noodle Stories

If you want to buy high-end clothing and don't have a fortune to spend here's a tip: focus on the basics. Buy basic pieces that you'll wear from season to season and that'll...

Oak

The best clothing shops are really good filters. It's one thing to seek out and stock the hippest labels. It's another thing entirely to irreverently edit these lines to find those...

Oak

The best clothing shops are really good filters. It's one thing to seek out and stock the hippest labels. It's another thing entirely to irreverently edit these lines to find those...

Ooga Booga

A raw and humble space, Ooga Booga is a product of the collective creativity of today's young artists and designers. These artists and designers publish zines and graphic novels and comics....

Ooma

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...

Opening Ceremony

When we think clothing boutique and New York a store like Opening Ceremony is what we have in mind. The store is hip and worldy, avant-garde but approachable, artful and industrial. The large,...

Opening Ceremony

When we think clothing boutique and New York a store like Opening Ceremony is what we have in mind. The store is hip and worldy, avant-garde but approachable, artful and industrial. The shop...

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...

Otte

There's the girly store that you can see from blocks away what with its pink storefront and light blue awning and then there's Otte which markets a more discrete brand of girly-ness. A...

Otte

There's the girly store that you can see from blocks away what with its pink storefront and light blue awning and then there's Otte which markets a more discrete brand of girly-ness. A...

Park

Austria’s leading contemporary boutique of avant-garde fashion has contributed to Vienna’s enduring sense of individuality since 2004. If you do not have the luxury of visiting the store itself...

Parts & Labour

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...

Pas de Deux

Reader Suggested: An extension of Odin it's neighbor, Pas de Deux provides ready to wear one of a kind fashions for women. One of my favorite stores to date: Sells many edgy designers such as Alexander Wang,...

Patricia Field

Patricia Field is a legend in New York City fashion and costume design, best known for spearheading the Sex and The City phenomena as well as taking charge of Ugly Betty’s wardrobe challenges....

Penelope's

A shop that looks a bit folksy at first glance turns out to be quite the stylish outpost. Whether browsing women's clothing, men's clothing or home stuff expect to find a expertly edited...

Picnic

Picnic is easy to describe, but hard to believe. The merchandise, the staff and the set-up of this small store will charm you, and you'll buy something really cute for less than $100. The...

Pixie & Ivy

Reader Suggested: It has merchandise you cannot find any where in the United States!

Pixie Market

With Pixie Market, fashion fans can have their cake and eat it too. The shop has assembled a truly cosmopolitan collection of clothing and accessories coming from small, sprightly designers. Pixie...

Pixie Market

With Pixie Market, fashion fans can have their cake and eat it too. The shop has assembled a truly cosmopolitan collection of clothing and accessories coming from small, sprightly designers. Pixie...

Plum

As a stylist your raison d'etre is to say ahead of the fashion curve. As a store co-founded by a TV and commercial stylist, Plum serves a similar purpose. The store taps in to the wealth of...

Post 26

For not a particularly large space, Post 26 does well to capture the sprawling LA fashion scene. For a city were comfort in clothing is still paramount, they're sure to carry soft, basic tees....

Preloved

What many vintage shops sell as finished products Preloved sees as raw materials. The shop produces no less than three lines, each using vintage in different ways. One takes vintage T-shirts,...

Preloved

What many vintage shops sell as finished products Preloved sees as raw materials. The shop produces no less than three lines, each using vintage in different ways. One takes vintage T-shirts,...

Pretty Parlor

Pretty Parlor claims to be "where Audrey Hepburn meets Judy Jetson," but it's more likely where you'll meet your next fun outfit. The spacious boutique has item after item that...

Project No. 8

In the perpetual tug-of-war match between art and commerce in fashion, score one for art. The humbly named Project No. 8 is, you guessed it, duo Brian Janusiak and Elizabeth Beer's 8th...

Ra

A restored and reconstructed art gallery that had been transformed into an architectural playground, Ra has acquired a variety of collections from across the globe. Boasting an impressive thatched...

RAG

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...

Raye

Reader Suggested: GREAT indie finds. Featured in lucky mag several times. Check it out.

Reborn

Reader Suggested: Great selection of cutting edge fashion. Top international collections like Raf Simons, Preen and Henrik Vibskov, cool streetwear from Acne, Surface to Air and Pleasure Principal and Montreal...

Relish

One of the fundamental jobs of a good clothing boutique is to filter and tailor the world's best fashions for local audiences. For the DC area, Relish does the job with aplomb. The dramatic,...

Rick Owens

If ever clothes wanted--even needed--such dramatic and sensual presentation, the clothing designed by Rick Owens are it. The soaring ceilings, the opulent drapery, the towering mirrors and the...

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...

Salt

Among the girly, beachy boutiques nearby Salt at first looks out of place, but where better than near the ocean to sell clothes that are organic and essential. Dominated by solid, understated...

Sample

It's rare to walk into a store, especially one as simple as Sample, and want one of everything. It's even more rare in the case of a store such as Sample, that carries a few simple items...

Sample

It's rare to walk into a store, especially one as simple as Sample, and want one of everything. It's even more rare in the case of a store such as Sample, that carries a few simple items...

Satine

Satine approaches the world of fashion with a truly global viewpoint. In a city where store after store carries the typical LA look of tops, T-s and jeans, Satine bring together the looks of a...

Scout

If you need elaborate displays, too-cool-for-school salespeople and obnoxiously loud rap music to create a "hip" clothing store, you're doing something wrong. Here's an...

Sefton

Reader Suggested: Sitting opposite each other on Upper street, Sefton Womens and Menswear boutiques are a breath of fresh air as the high street begins to take over Islington . . . Cool, quirky and stylish, these...

Seven

Seven has an uncanny ability to find designers that march to the beat of their own drum. From Belgium and Japan, Germany and New York, they find creations that pay little attention to the trends...

Sherman Pickey

So you're supposed to play tennis with the girls at the club this afternoon and you don't have a thing to wear. Don't worry, Sherman Pickey is here for you. The store is preppy...

Shoe Mine

Reader Suggested: Carries Chie Mihara among other amazing brands in shoes and clothing.

Silver Moon

The era that begot unforgettable music and historical political movements didn't exactly have timeless fashions. Silver Moon is one vintage clothing shop that leaves the bell-bottoms and...

Sir

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...

Sirens & Sailors

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 &...

Sodafine

The clothing and accessories at Sodafine are handmade or one-of-a-kind or eco-friendly and often all three at once. In many ways the Brooklyn boutique is a showcase for the creative people that...

Some Odd Rubies

Some Odd Rubies concerns itself mainly with diamonds in the rough. The shop scours the country for promising vintage fashions and transforms them into modern garments. While the bold prints and...

Some Odd Rubies

Some Odd Rubies concerns itself mainly with diamonds in the rough. The shop scours the country for promising vintage fashions and transforms them into modern garments. While the bold prints and...

Souchi

Reader Suggested: Suzi Johnson, the artist/owner of Souchi, creates four beautiful sweater collections each year in cashmere, organic cotton, cotton/cashmere and cotton stretch. Souchi also carries apparel and...

Stand Up Comedy

Reader Suggested: Carries lines not found anywhere else in the city, like Hope, A Detacher, Assembly, Slow and Steady Wins the Race, Maison Martin Margiela, LD Tuttle, Bless, and Cosmic Wonder. Rare and hard to find...

Steinberg & Sons

Look at all hip, funky dressed people in the neighborhood. Then go to Steinberg & Sons to see where they buy their clothes. For men: cool T-shirts, comfortable pants, button down shirts with...

Stel's

Reader Suggested: Very friendly and relaxing shopping atmosphere. Located at the heart of Boston's fanciest street. Carries the most interesting and stylish clothing lines from all around the world. Stel's...

Steven Alan

From its beginning as the outpost to find all of New York promising young designers, Steven Alan slowly started nurturing its own line, which begun as a small collection of quality, utilitarian...

Steven Alan

From its beginning as the outpost to find all of New York promising young designers, Steven Alan slowly started nurturing its own line, which begun as a small collection of quality, utilitarian...

Steven Alan Annex

Everything is, generally, stylish at Steven Alan Annex. The general store of chic stocks men's and women's clothing and accessories, along with home products and an apothecary. As any...

Steven Alan Outlet

From its beginning as the outpost to find all of New York promising young designers, Steven Alan slowly started nurturing its own line, which begun as a small collection of quality, utilitarian...

Stuart & Wright

Having spent several years at Steven Alan, Alec Stuart & Celeste Wright know stylish, casual dressing all too well. With Stuart & Wright they bring the aesthetic to Brooklyn. In a warm,...

Studio Deluxe

Studio Deluxe is proof positive that luxury need not only appear in fancy dresses and tailored suits. The boutique is stocked with street-ready wares that are luxurious in their own way....

Stue

Reader Suggested: Great vintage Danish design furniture as well as matching high class fashion brands like Wolfen or Von Sono.

Styleserver

Between the elegance of France, the flamboyance of Italy and the edginess of Belgium, Germany gets left behind in the European fashion conversation. German fashion is now a mixture of minimalist...

Sucre

A collaboration between the proprietress of the Selima Optique mini-empire of eyewear boutiques and veteran buyer Candace Mohr shopping at Sucre is sweet indeed. An eclectic mix of local and...

Sugarcube

Reader Suggested: Sugarcube is a go-to shop for fashion, both vintage and contemporary for men and women. Lines such such as A.P.C., Steven Alan, Saja and Bing Bang Jewelry among many others from the US and Europe...

Task

Reader Suggested: We wanted to create a shop that reflects a whole life, which can be about fashion, home, work and children. In spirit, we are a neighborhood emporium with a mix of beautiful and essential objects...

Tauk

Reader Suggested: This shop is located in the center of montauk. It's got a relaxed beach vibe with the surfer or artist in mind. They carry mens, womens and childrens clothing, home furnishings, jewelry, art...

Tender

Reader Suggested: Based on what I have seen on your site, I feel that you pride your site on aiding the insatiable urges of finding those unparalleled pieces by the best of the best designers. Coinciding with that,...

TG-170

Just about every women's clothing boutique likes to think of itself a pioneering trend-setter, but in rare cases is this actually true. TG-170 is indeed a genuine trendsetter. The store was...

The Corner Store

Reader Suggested: Berlin's own try at having something like Colette.

The Elegant Mess

The Elegant Mess, yeah, that pretty much describes it. This is not some austere, architectural art gallery of a boutique. No dresses and baubles, sandals and dresses, clutches and dresses are...

The Grocery Store

Taking the produce buying experience to new heights, The Grocery Store stocks all the latest European threads in its minimalist, warehouse space. Matching the stark surroundings, the clothes tend...

The Grocery Store

Taking the produce buying experience to new heights, The Grocery Store stocks all the latest European threads in its minimalist, warehouse space. Matching the stark surroundings, the clothes tend...

The Hunter Berlin

Reader Suggested: This store is the best I ever seen in Berlin. This store opened just about three month ago. They sell clothing, shoes and accessories from fresh and up-coming designers.

The Kids Are Alright

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...

The Webster

Right around the corner from the Versace mansion in South Beach and complete with bar and a rooftop view,The Webster is not a serious fashion destination. However, if you are in the area and are...

Thistle & Clover

Reader Suggested: Co-founders Rand Niederhoffer and Camilla Gale conceived of Thistle & Clover as a home away from home. Stacks of beautifully wrought stacking rings sit amidst vintage books and hand pressed...

Tininha's

It's a good thing that Tininha's specializes in Brazilian bikinis, because they'd need a good three times the floor space to carry American swimwear (what with all the extra fabric...

TNT Woman

Reader Suggested: Junya, Margiela, Marc Jacobs, Comme des Garcons. You have to check it out the next time you are in TO!

TNT Woman

Reader Suggested: Junya, Margiela, Marc Jacobs, Comme des Garcons. You have to check it out the next time you are in TO!

Tokio7

Despite alluded to affiliations, Tokio7 actually does a fine job of bringing together clothing from all the world's fashion centers. From Europe come luxury standards like Prada, Gucci and...

Tomas Maier

A bit of Connecticut for Floridians, Tomas Maier can meet your tropical golfing needs with ease. The boutique carries bikinis and one pieces inspired by the 1970's soft pallet.Maier provides...

Totokaelo

Before Totokaelo came Totokaelo.com the online shop and before that came Impulse the more casually minded sister store. The history of its rise runs parallel with the rise of a more fashion...

Très Bien

Très Bien indeed. Who knew a shop first opened in southern Sweden could become HQ for promising young designers in Europe? Situated close to the young designer hotbeds of Stockholm, Copenhagen and...

Très Bien

Très Bien indeed. Who knew a shop first opened in southern Sweden could become HQ for promising young designers in Europe? Situated close to the young designer hotbeds of Stockholm, Copenhagen and...

Trove

Reader Suggested: Awesome selection of jewelry, shoes and accessories in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood. Really unique.

Tula

Reader Suggested: Located on the burgeoning Southport Avenue, Tula carries more obscure lines in comparison to its neighboring shops. Wood floors, stark white walls and custom wood fixtures make for a clean...

Two See

Where does all that dynamic, creative fashion taught at Central St. Martins and presented at London Fashion Week go anyway? Two See, for one, is where. A fervent supporter of the young and upcoming...

U&I

Reader Suggested: Beautiful boutique housed in a century-old building in the heart of the Plateau area of Montreal. The store is an exciting and eclectic mix European, Japanese and American designers and brands...

Una Mae's

Una Mae's is purveyor of casual Los Angeles style, past and present. In a city of $200 jeans and $150 vintage band T-shirts, the store offers stylish, laid-back fare at affordable prices. The...

un|steady

un|steady boutique is a place we can imagine skaters and surfers shopping when they feel like getting out of board shorts and T-shirts. The clothing for men and women is still laid back and...

UPC Boutique

UPC boutique is the first of its kind in Toronto Canada. The sleek black floor and strong florescent lighting create a streamline interior for this understated establishment. The strong black and...

Vagabond

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...

Vivid

Vivid is a real life lesson in advanced merchandising. The bright general store arranges its store by color. On our visit the window was an explosion of green--a dashing green dress, green...

Wertvoll

Reader Suggested: Wertvoll is your ecological destination in the heart of Berlin. This store only stocks Fair Trade brands and sells sustainable fashion and products. All their brands are either ecological, handmade...

White Trash Charms

Go for the trashy charms, stay for the not so trashy clothing. White Trash Charms' jewelry is trashy in the sense that it embraces pop culture references and logos--Playboy, the '80s,...

Wish

Reader Suggested: Wish, a boutique in Atlanta, Georgia, just reopened its doors under new ownership and a huge remodel. The store is housed in a Carnaige library and pays homage to that by the use of books in their...

WOK

Reader Suggested: Wok store carries most of the brands that I like; the staff is very nice and almost every month there are exhibitions from independent artists.

Worthwhile

Reader Suggested: Great store and great people. They carry many of the (women's clothing) brands you mention and support and they also have a great website/online store with fantastic customer service....

Xin

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...

Zekka

Reader Suggested: Zekka is a unique shopping desitination in Perth Western Australia carrying a wide selection of international menswear including Ann Demeulemeester, Rick Owens, Julius, Raf Simons, Comme des...

172 Boutique

Reader 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) and Orphan (tights and...

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172 Brick Lane, Spitalfields
London
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Phone: 44-(0)20-7650-8873
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12:30-7 Sat-Sun: 11-7

A B Fits

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With one of the largest selections of denim on the west coast, A B Fits is a fitting tribute to the city the birthed the blue jean. With their 30 or so styles of pants and jeans there is at least one pair for every body type. Clothing from Europe, Asia and America includes something for every taste. The original North Beach location has a laid...

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1519 Grant Avenue
San Francisco CA 94133

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Phone: 1-415-982-5726
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-6:30 Sun: 12-6

Acrimony

Reader Suggested: I was looking through the men's stores in the SF guide and saw Archive, American Rag, Nida and Harput's Market. I only shop at 5 clothing stores in the Bay, and they are the aforementioned four and Acrimony. Acrimony has a bunch of SF-exclusive labels, the best sales staff of the bunch and is definitely on...

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515 Gough Street
San Francisco California 94102

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Phone: 1-415-861-1025
Hours: Mon, Wed-Sat: 11-7 Tue: Closed Sun: 12-6

Adele

Reader Suggested: The selections at Adele are curated for a sophisticated woman who adore soft textures and unexpected layering. Adele women are unafraid of the avant-garde but, in the end, they look utterly effortless. Fresh Faces like Reyes, Laura Seymour, Society for Rational Dress plus household names like A.P.C. and Cacharel.

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735 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach CA 92651

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Phone: 1-949-376-5850
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 11-5

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...

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8403 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90048

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Phone: 1-323-653-4651
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5

Alan Bilzerian

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You may be intimidated by the "ring the bell to enter" policy, but don't let that stop you from stopping by Alan Bilzerian. For years now, Bostonians have depended on the store to keep them on the bleeding edge of fashion and it has not let them down. The store does not get caught in categories or price brackets. You'll...

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34 Newbury Street
Boston MA 02116

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Phone: 1-617-536-1001
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Alan Bilzerian

You may be intimidated by the "ring the bell to enter" policy, but don't let that stop you from stopping by Alan Bilzerian. For years now, Bostonians have depended on the store to keep them on the bleeding edge of fashion and it has not let them down. The store does not get caught in categories or price brackets. You'll...

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1217 Centre Street
Newton MA 02459

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Phone: 1-617-630-9988
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

Albertine

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Whoever equates feminine women's clothing and accessories with seven shades of pink and oh-so-precious details ought to visit Albertine and Claudine. The sister stores, only steps away from each other on a quiet street collect feminine fare that's more chic than sugary sweet. Dresses come from young, independent designers or are...

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Address:
13 Christopher Street
New York NY 10014

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Phone: 1-212-924-8515
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7

Aloha Rag

Okay, we admit it, our vision of the Hawaiian wardrobe is based on movies and tourist visits. So, Aloha Rag is at once a shattering of stereotypes and an amazing shopping experience. Aloha Rag carries hip, edgy "big city" brands--avant-garde constructions for both women and men that are more often associated with New York or Tokyo....

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1221 Kapiolani Boulevard #115
Honolulu HI 96814

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Phone: 1-808-589-2050
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-6

Aloha Rag

Okay, we admit it, our vision of the Hawaiian wardrobe is based on movies and tourist visits. So, Aloha Rag is at once a shattering of stereotypes and an amazing shopping experience. Aloha Rag carries hip, edgy "big city" brands--avant-garde constructions for both women and men that are more often associated with New York or Tokyo....

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Address:
505 Greenwich Street
New York NY 10013

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-925-0882
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7pm Sun: 12-6pm

ALTER 140

Reader Suggested: ALTER opened a second store named Alter 140 to house their womens colletions. It is located directly across the street from the original location which now has become a full mens shop. The new shop opened in August and is stocked with clothes and accessories that every girl wants. The women's shop is larger and a...

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Address:
140 Franklin St
Brooklyn NY 11222

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 718-349-0203
Hours: Mon:Closed Tue-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-8

American Rag

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Seamlessly mixing new and vintage clothing to create a unique look may mainly be the work of hip celebrity stylists, but with stores like American Rag the task got just a little bit easier. The store's large space is filled to the brim with new and vintage clothing and accessories. The eerily well-organized vintage section has large...

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Address:
1305 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco CA 94109

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-474-5214
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-9 Sun: 12-7

American Rag

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Seamlessly mixing new and vintage clothing to create a unique look may mainly be the work of hip celebrity stylists, but with stores like American Rag the task got just a little bit easier. The store's large space is filled to the brim with new and vintage clothing and accessories. The eerily well-organized vintage section has large...

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Address:
150 South La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-474-5214
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-9 Sun: 12-7

American Rag

Seamlessly mixing new and vintage clothing to create a unique look may mainly be the work of hip celebrity stylists, but with stores like American Rag the task got just a little bit easier. The store's large space is filled to the brim with new and vintage clothing and accessories. The eerily well-organized vintage section has large...

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Address:
953 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach CA 92660

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-949-760-1510
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-9 Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-6

Anastasia

Reader Suggested: Amazing women's store in Laguna Beach, CA. They carry very exclusive designers such as, Comme des Garcons, Junya Watanabe, Yohji Yamamoto, Limi Feu, and Maison Martin Margiela. Also, there is a cafe attached to the boutique. All around an awesome place to eat and shop.

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Address:
460-470 Ocean Avenue
Laguna Beach CA 92651

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-949-497-1212

Andreas Murkudis

Reader Suggested: It's pure, it's simple, it's totally stylish. Run by the brother of (fashion designer) Kostas Murkudis.

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Address:
Münzstrasse 21
2nd Courtyard
10178 Berlin

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 49-(0)30-308-819-45
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-8 Sat: 12-6 Sun: Closed

Anica

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A few visits is all it takes to make Anica your new best friend. What other shop scours far and near to find pieces from intrepid, emerging designers. What other shop stocks a curated selection vintage clothing and jewelry that will save hours on eBay. What other boutique has a dress for nearly every occasion. Yes, Anica does all this and...

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Address:
2418 Polk Street
San Francisco CA 94109

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-447-2878
Hours: Mon: 12-6 Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Apartment

Reader Suggested: Still the hot spot to find the newest and avant-garde fashion designers.

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Address:
Memhardstrasse 8
10178 Berlin

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 49-(0)30-280-422-53
Hours: Mon: 2-8 Tue-Wed: Closed Thu-Sat: 2-8 Sun: Closed

Apartment

Reader Suggested: This store is such a beautiful example of how you can have a great looking store that is warm and comfortable. The same would be said for the staff and owners. They have great ideas and dreams to take the store to new heights. I love their selection of collectable sneakers, tees and great jean selection.

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Address:
161-163 Elizabeth Street
Lower Level
Brisbane Qld 4000

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: +61 7 3210 0073
Hours: Mon-Thur: 11-6pm Fri: 11-9pm Sat: 11-5pm Sun: 11-4pm

A.P.C.

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With charming, wide-plank flooring underneath and a hip soundtrack in the air A.P.C.'s SoHo shop--the first in the US--is a pleasant introduction to hip basics, French style. A.P.C. takes some of the best traits of French style and distills them for a worldwide audience. While taking dalliances into the trends of the times, whether they be...

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Address:
131 Mercer Street
New York NY 10012

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-966-9685
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

A.P.C. Surplus

Reader Suggested: Ultimate city guy/girl's bargain shopping. A.P.C. is already the city dweller's classic; this outlet store is just an extension of the wardrobe staple.

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Address:
33 Grand Street
Brooklyn NY 11211

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-646-347-3193

Assembly

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While still having an eye for up and coming fashion talents, Assembly honors the past as much as the future. This is reflected in the ambiance, in the prominently display selection of vintage clothing, accessories and objects, but also in the curation of new clothing and accessories. Surrounded by vintage and antique items that are desirable and...

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Address:
174 Ludlow Street
New York NY 10002

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-253-5393

August

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In August you'll find a shop where the hip, zen surroundings are perfectly in tune with the clothing and accessories. Laid out in an impossibly long shelf one side is denim from some of the finest manufacturers. On the other side are minimal pieces from Belgian designers and quality, organic basics. In between and all around are selected...

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Address:
5410 College Avenue
Oakland CA 94618

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-510-652-2711

Augustina

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While other clothing stores race to get the hottest jeans and the trendiest separates (assymetrical tops, camou., ruffled skirts anyone?) Augustina takes the road less traveled. They choose elegant, sophisticated pieces, items that may cost you a pretty penny but that you'll enjoy wearing or carrying years later. Handbags are large, made...

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Address:
138 Cumberland Street
Old York Lane #5
Toronto ON M5R 1A6

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-416-922-4248
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6 Thu-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Azita

Reader Suggested: Favorite boutique in Frankfurt, Germany with a strong street/skate background and living-room appeal, modern classics and stylish basics next to some edgy designs.

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Address:
Münzgasse 10
60311 Frankfurt

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 49-(0)69-219-79-644
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: Closed

Backspace

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Having spent its early year in the back of neighborhood furniture shop Find, Backspace was quite literally that. These days the shop has grown into its own pretty little storefront, but its underground sensibilities are firmly intact. Shop for niche New York labels alongside better known boutique labels and jewelry and accessories from local...

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Address:
425 Hayes Street
San Francisco CA 94102

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-701-7112

Base

Reader Suggested: The store carries lines by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and other cult labels. They also carry accessory lines by Martin Margiela and other less known labels (Erika Pena, Louis Moralis, King Baby) I find their taste quite stunning. The best part of their store is their taste in music. I find their selection superb (they...

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Address:
939 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach FL 33139

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-305-531-4982
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-10 Sat: 11-11 Sun: 11

Base

Reader Suggested: The store carries lines by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and other cult labels. They also carry accessory lines by Martin Margiela and other less known labels (Erika Pena, Louis Moralis, King Baby) I find their taste quite stunning. The best part of their store is their taste in music. I find their selection superb (they...

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Address:
Delano Hotel
1682 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33139

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-305-672-2000
Hours: Mon-Sun: 7-12

Because I Love

Reader Suggested: Very nice little store with designers from the UK, Japan and local designers.

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Address:
Rue du Général Dufour 20
Geneva 1204

Online Shopping: No

Behind the Post Office

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Behind the Post Office, a small store that's somewhat lost in the craziness of Haight-Ashbury, offers the fundamentals of fashionable living. Among its super-funky neighbors, the store is a bastion of clean lines, elegant cuts and neutral colors. This isn't the type of clothing that will turn heads, but it is the type of versatile,...

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Address:
1510 Haight Street
San Francisco CA 94117

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-861-2507
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-7

Bespoke Boutique

Reader Suggested: The collections are amazing, sourced from around the world. The two co-owners have bought fresh labels to the UK, they have a massive Scandinavian influence, with focus on cut and material. All the collections are designed to flatter! Very friendly and full of knowledge, the small but aspirational boutique deserves to be...

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Address:
18b Lower Goat Lane
Norwich
NR2 1EL

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 44-(0)16-0376-6611

Bettina

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Bettina carries the brands carried by most other chic boutiques in San Francisco. But, what sets Bettina apart is their ability to introduce new brands to San Francisco. Among the usual suspects you are likely to find a small designer that makes the perfect pair of black pants, the perfect pair of jeans or the perfect cashmere sweater. The...

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Address:
3654 Sacramento Street
San Francisco CA 94118

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-563-8002
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:30-6:30 Sat: 10:30-6 Sun: 12-4

Betty Lin

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You don't want Marc by Marc, you just want Marc. You wish Yohji would have the decency to write his full name on a piece of your clothing. For those tired of diffusion brands but not quite ready for flagship brand prices, Betty Lin provides a tempting alternative. The store takes top tier designer clothing from previous seasons and makes...

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Address:
608 2nd Avenue
Seattle WA 98104

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-206-442-688 or 1-877-422-6888
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

Beyond The Valley

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Beyond 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 support these up and coming names. Clothing and accessories for women and men fill the bright, cheery...

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Address:
2 Newburgh Street
London W1F 7RD

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-7437-7338
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12:30-5

Bird

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You're not in Manhattan anymore. Brooklyn based Bird, presents that other borough's idea of style. Instead of meticulously put together fashionista stylings are more laid back pieces. Peruse A-line cotton skirts in bright colors, striped tube tops, sundresses galore, T-shirts in a variety of colors and cuts and tailored suede pants.

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Address:
430 7th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-768-4940
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-7:30 Sun: 12-6

Bird

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You're not in Manhattan anymore. Brooklyn based Bird, presents that other borough's idea of style. Instead of meticulously put together fashionista stylings are more laid back pieces. Peruse A-line cotton skirts in bright colors, striped tube tops, sundresses galore, T-shirts in a variety of colors and cuts and tailored suede pants.

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Address:
220 Smith Street
Brooklyn NY 11201

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-797-3774
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-6

Bird

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With a plethora of clothing from up-and-coming, often European labels it's safe to say that this Bird has been around. Not content to let designers find the boutique, Bird seems on a mission to track down little-known talents a few seasons before other boutiques will pick up on them. Soft femininity is the prevalent aesthetic. Expect lots...

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Address:
8423 Melrose Place Suite B
West Hollywood CA 90069

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-651-9920

Bird

You're not in Manhattan anymore. Brooklyn based Bird, presents that other borough's idea of style. Instead of meticulously put together fashionista stylings are more laid back pieces. Peruse A-line cotton skirts in bright colors, striped tube tops, sundresses galore, T-shirts in a variety of colors and cuts and tailored suede pants.

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Address:
203 Grand Street
Brooklyn NY 11211

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-388-1655
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-8pm Sat: 12-7pm Sun:12-6pm

Blackmail

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Scarred by cheeseball all-black/all-white concepts we'd seen in suburban malls, it was with trepidation that we entered Blackmail. The funny skeleton playing a piano in the window, that put us right at ease. The concept comes together beautifully with random home items (black soap!), gorgeous jewelry, tableware, cowboy boots and...

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Address:
1202 South Congress Avenue
Austin TX 78704

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-512-326-7670
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30-6 Sun: 12-5

Blu

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The hipper, younger sister of Cielo, Blu is less expensive and less serious. Inside the simple, sanitary interior, Blu lets their clothes do the talking--and boy do they have a lot to say. They come from all over the world, particularly Europe, and they make you beautiful just by hanging out with (on) you. The staff is charming and helpful....

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Address:
2259 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-776-0643
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Blu

The hipper, younger sister of Cielo, Blu is less expensive and less serious. Inside the simple, sanitary interior, Blu lets their clothes do the talking--and boy do they have a lot to say. They come from all over the world, particularly Europe, and they make you beautiful just by hanging out with (on) you. The staff is charming and helpful....

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Address:
477 University Avenue
Palo Alto CA 94301

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-650-322-2510
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: Closed

Bond 07 by Selima

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The clothes are the accessories at Bond 07 by Selima. An extension of the Selima Optique mini-empire of eyewear shops, Bond 07 starts with a selection of Selima's downtown-cool frames and finds clothes and other accessories to match. Look for small Parisian labels as well as hip, feminine New York names. Vintage clothing, accessories and...

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Address:
7 Bond Street
New York NY 10012

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-677-8487
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-7

Browns

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One of London's first high-end, multi-label boutiques, Browns has established a reputation of on the forefront of fashion. Throughout the decades Browns has been the first retailer in the UK to stock a host of important designers. Today the mission is no different. Exclusive luxury labels Browns has carried for years mingle along side...

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Address:
24-27 South Molton Street
London
W1K 5RD

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 44-(0)20-7514-0016
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6:30 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6:30 Sun: Closed

B Store

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B Store is where Londoners shop to be at the forefront of fashion. The boutique prides itself on finding and supporting the latest, greatest crop of young designers from London and elsewhere. The shop might pick up a small designer and will continue to support them as their businesses grow. The result is a mix of designers in various stages of...

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Address:
24a Savile Row
London
W1S 3PR

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 44-(0)20-7734-6846

Butch Blum

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Every city worth a visit has its retail institutions. New York has Bergdorf, Boston has Louis and Seattle has Butch Blum. The store earned its institution status by combining old school with new, classic with avant garde. Old school comes from the classic threads--crisp white shirts, vibrant ties ready for the boardroom, finely tailored...

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Address:
1408 5th Avenue
Seattle WA 98101

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-206-622-5760
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Butter

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On our visit, Butter was doing its very best to stay low key. The storefront is small and the only adornments were two opaque screens blocking a view of the clothes inside. It wasn't working. The store was packed regardless, with women constantly shifting in and out, and we can't really say we blame them. The shop stocks an amazing...

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Address:
389 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11217

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-718-260-9033
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6

By George

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If a certain Texan named George is not known for his style and sophistication By George almost makes up for it--almost. The Texas institution carries the cream of the crop in American and European designers, the sort of stuff normally only available on the coasts. The look they present is young and stylish, distinct but not too out there. The...

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Address:
524 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin TX 78703

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-512-472-5951
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7 Sun: 12-6

By George

If a certain Texan named George is not known for his style and sophistication By George almost makes up for it--almost. The Texas institution carries the cream of the crop in American and European designers, the sort of stuff normally only available on the coasts. The look they present is young and stylish, distinct but not too out there.

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Address:
1400 South Congress Avenue
Austin TX 78704

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-512-441-8600
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7 Sun: 12-6

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...

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Address:
3153 16th Street
San Francisco CA 94103

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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...

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Address:
1953 1/2 Hillhurst Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90027

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-663-0088
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-6 Sun: 12-5

Catbird

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While expensive, PR firm wielding retail ventures have already come and gone in Williamsburg, Catbird has managed to build a quiet following for its beautiful, artful wares in its humble spaces. The shop has a knack for finding emerging, often local jewelry designers with a unique point of view. A typical selection: cufflinks that take the form...

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Address:
390 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11211

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-718-388-7688

Church Boutique

The Church Boutique is an ivy covered cottage on the outside but a gothic industrial playground on the inside. This particular church is closed every Sunday.From reworked vintage Dior to gothic Demon Riff the church boutique is a sanctuary for artisans and artists .The Church Boutique is also haven to local LA designer from Sally Lapointe to...

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Address:
7277 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles California 90046

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 323-876-8887
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7pm

Cielo

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Cielo is the older, more serious sister to Blu. Cielo tends to travel in European circles and owns every room she walks into. The clothes are for adults without being too adult. The very latest from high fashion heavyweights combine with little known international labels to form high end shopping nirvana. Cashmere sweaters, fabulous dresses,...

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Address:
2225 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-776-0641
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-9 Sun: 12-6

Cielo

Cielo is the older, more serious sister to Blu. Cielo tends to travel in European circles and owns every room she walks into. The clothes are for adults without being too adult. The very latest from high fashion heavyweights combine with little known international labels to form high end shopping nirvana. Cashmere sweaters, fabulous dresses,...

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Address:
110 Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto CA 94304

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-650-329-8833
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-9 Sun: 12-6

Claude Maus

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Reader Suggested: One on the best labels to come out of Melbourne, Australia. Has a huge cult following. Amazing leather pieces all produced in Australia. Cut Copy wears the label and is one of Claude's biggest fans. It's an amazing space, in a heritage listed building in Melbourne.

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Address:
19 Manchester Lane
Melbourne Victoria 3000

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 61-9654-9844

Claudine

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Whoever equates feminine women's clothing and accessories with seven shades of pink and oh-so-precious details ought to visit Albertine and Claudine. The sister stores, only steps away from each other on a quiet street collect feminine fare that's more chic than sugary sweet. Dresses come from young, independent designers or are...

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Address:
19 Christopher Street
New York NY 10014

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-414-4234
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7

Clover

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Clover must be a product of people who didn't know what kind of store they wanted to open. Should we open a clothing store? There is a nice selection of hip women's clothing and shoes along with a small men's area. Should we open a design store? You'll find funky tableware, cool vases, bar accessories and more. Maybe a...

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Address:
2756 Rowena Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90039

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-661-4142
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7 Sun: 12-6

Clover

Reader Suggested: One of the only men and women's clothing stores of it's kind in an up and coming area of Providence. Feels like you've stepped into a cool New York City boutique but you're actually on Westminster St. in Rhode Island.

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Address:
233 Westminster Street
Providence RI 02903

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-401-490-4626

Colette

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After walking through Colette, you will see every store that you thought was cool before under a new light. There is cool, and then there is "we sell our own mix CDs and our own water" cool. Colette is a store like no other. It sells a little bit of everything, but nothing in particular. There are CDs, gadgets, jewelry, books and...

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Address:
213 rue Saint-Honoré
75001 Paris

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 33-(0)1-55-35-33-90
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: Closed

Comme des Garçons

Frankly, we'd be disappointed if the New York Comme des Garcons shop wasn't tucked into a nondescript building, with a futuristic cave for an entryway. All of the requisite pieces of the sprawling Comme des Garcons universe are appropriately scattered throughout the austere, yet approachable space. Because no other stockists would...

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Address:
520 West 22nd Street
New York NY 10011

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-604-9200
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

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...

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Address:
654 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6J 1E5

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-360-7249
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-6 Thu-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Coquette

Reader Suggested: We opened Coquette in August 2005 in the upcoming and trendy area called Born. We carefully pick from French designers Vanessa Bruno, See by Chloe, Tara Jarmon, Isabel Marant, Spanish designers Ailanto, Masscob and Magrit's shoes. We are one of the few shops in Europe that sells the young star of Brazilian fashion...

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Address:
Carrer del Rec, 65
08003 Barcelona

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 34-93-319-29-76

Coquette

Reader Suggested: We opened Coquette in August 2005 in the upcoming and trendy area called Born. We carefully pick from French designers Vanessa Bruno, See by Chloe, Tara Jarmon, Isabel Marant, Spanish designers Ailanto, Masscob and Magrit's shoes. We are one of the few shops in Europe that sells the young star of Brazilian fashion...

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Address:
Carrer Dels Madrazo, 153
08021 Barcelona

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 34-93-414-51-06

Corniche

Reader Suggested: Corniche has been at the cutting edge of fashion since 1978.The boutique has a history of being the first to stock many Japanese designers who have become leaders in the field of avant garde fashion. This trend setting establishment also won the UK Designer Clothing Store of the Year Award among their long history of...

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Address:
2 Jeffrey Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1DT

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 0131 556 3707
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30-5:30pm Sun: Closed

Creatures of Comfort

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Creatures of Comfort is actually rather restless--anxious to find who's next in fashion and scouring near and far to make it happen. Looking far they introduce up and coming labels from Japan, the UK and France. Looking near they are among the most ardent supporters of emerging LA talent. The goods--an amazing variety of clothing, shoes and...

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Address:
7971 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-655-7855
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-7 Sat: 12-6pm

Darling

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From the stylized font on the window, to the swishy dresses in the window, to the enchanted ambiance inside, Darling serves as an infusion of "girly" for anyone that needs it. The racks are lined with dozens of--what else--dresses and skirts. Slinky dress with pink polkadots, 1950s halter dress, garden party floral dress, sparkly...

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Address:
1 Horatio Street
New York NY 10014

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-646-336-6966
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-8 Thu: 11-10 Fri-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-6

Dear Fieldbinder

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We equate Dear Fieldbinder to the large closet of a fashionable New York woman, one that can expertly mix expensive and cheap, new and vintage. Running the length of the store is a row of clothing--everything from thick jackets to wispy blouses, print dresses with a vintage feel to comfy jersey separates, mostly from smaller designers The States...

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Address:
198 Smith Street
Brooklyn NY 11201

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-852-3620
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-7:30 Sun: 12-6

Decades Two

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In an era where trends turn on a dime, it's useful sometimes to remind ourselves that good designs never go out of style. So it's only appropriate that in the rather trend obsessed Los Angeles, Decades and Decades Two are around. Decades focus on high-end designer vintage clothing. Stephen Sprouse to Chanel, Halston to Gucci an...

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Address:
8214 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-655-1960
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-6 Sun: Closed

Delphic

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Like all good urban clothing shops, Delphic does a beautiful job of mixing the local with the international, the up-and-coming with the established. Menswear comes from Sweden, jeans come from Japan, hipster shoes make the trip from New York. That's among goods from up-and-coming Canadian streetwear brands, plus art from local artists on...

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Address:
706 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6J 1E7

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-603-3334
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-7 Thu-Fri: 11-8 Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

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...

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Address:
1038 Valencia Street
San Francisco CA 94110

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-206-0500

Departmentstore Cabinet

Reader Suggested: Well... I think it should be included because it is simply the edgiest fashion selection in Berlin. Our product range encompass among others Alexander Wang, Charles Anastase, Charlotte Olympia, Maison Michel, Karen Walker, Preen, Opening Ceremony, Acne, Golden Goose, Vanessa Bruno, Isabel Marant, etc.

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Address:
Quatier 206, Basement
Friedrichstrasse 71
10117 Berlin

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: +49.30.2094 6800
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-8 Sat:10-6

Des Kohan

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Des Kohan's fashions don't need to scream to make their point--black, brown, beige, navy, and white are the colors in the shop's rainbow. Dresses, separates and a host of belts, bags and shoes distinguish themselves with the careful draping of fabrics, the extremely flattering cuts, the use of silky jerseys and rich leathers. Des...

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Address:
671 Cloverdale Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90036

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-857-0200
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-6 Thu: 11-7 Fri-Sat: 11-6 Sun: Closed

Dish

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There is only one fact you need to know about Dish, the owner carried Seven jeans before just about anyone. Before every butt from Tillamook to Tuscaloosa was (sort of) covered by Seven jeans, Dish convinced a legion of Northern California women that jeans that rode low could look sexy and chic. The store continues to carry great brands that...

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Address:
2981 College Avenue
Berkeley CA 94705

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-510-540-4784
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 11-5

Dish

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There is only one fact you need to know about Dish, the owner carried Seven jeans before just about anyone. Before every butt from Tillamook to Tuscaloosa was (sort of) covered by Seven jeans, Dish convinced a legion of Northern California women that jeans that rode low could look sexy and chic. The store continues to carry great brands that...

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Address:
541 Hayes Street
San Francisco CA 94102

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-252-5997
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Doe

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Doe is general store, San Francisco style. In what isn't the biggest space in the world they manage to squeeze in clothing for men, women and children, various home accessories, lotions and notions, art and even a good bit of jewelry. Clothing is decidedly organic--whether by using nature-inspired prints on the dresses or animal drawings...

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Address:
629a Haight Street
San Francisco CA 94117

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-558-8588
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6

Doors by Jas M.B.

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Yes, as the name suggests, Doors by Jas M.B. stocks an extensive selection of handcrafted, leather bags of designer Jas M.B. But if you go for the bags, stay for the Doors--these being the designs of an impressive lineup of small and/or emerging designers that the shop features on its shelves. Expect to see the freshest names from London Fashion...

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Address:
8 Ganton Street
London
W1F 7QP

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 44-(0)20-7494-2288

Doshaburi

Reader Suggested: I went to Barcelona Bread&Butter week in January 2007. I found a nice clothing store in the Gothic area. They have many labels I like: Levi's Vintage Clothing, Levi's RED, Marjan Pejoski, KTZ (Kokon To Zai), Bernhand Willhelm, Bless, Ann Sofie Back, Wendy&Jim, Petar Petrov, Levi's Collectibles,...

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Address:
Carrer de Lledó, 4-6
08002 Barcelona

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 34-93-319-96-29
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-2, 4-9 Sun: Closed

Doshaburi Doshaburi

Doshaburi Doshaburi is the dark, brooding younger sibling of progressive fashion haven Doshaburi. Here, billowing silhouettes and audacious colors give way to avant-garde fashion of a more serious tone.

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Address:
Carrer de l'Esparteria, 15
08003 Barcelona

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 34-93-268-69-49
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-2, 4:30-9

Dover Street Market

Reader Suggested: Incredible guerrilla store from Comme des Garçons where they give space to up and coming designers. The selection is always amazing and changing frequently, you'll find everything from Lanvin to Boudicca to Balenciaga to Jens Laugesen. The building seems more like a warehouse but it just makes their selection stand...

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Address:
17-18 Dover Street
London
W1S 4LT

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 44-(0)20-7518-0680
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-6 Thu: 11-7 Fri-Sat: 11-6 Sun: Closed

Dream

Reader 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 support local designers.

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Address:
311 West Cordova Street
Vancouver BC V6B

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-604-683-7326
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-6 Sat-Sun: 11-6

Dress

Reader Suggested: A rare example of laid-back charm in a minimalist yet feminine Back Bay boutique. The owners, Jane and Martha, are friendly without hovering or pushing specific pieces regardless of your tastes. The shop focuses on luxurious pieces suitable for both work and parties. Many of the pieces can also be found at Barneys or...

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Address:
221 Newbury Street
Boston MA 02116

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-617-424-7125
Hours: Mon-Thu: 11-7 Fri-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5

Dutil Denim

Reader Suggested: Dutil Denim is a unique all-denim store concept. The small space is filled with denim: rolled, folded, hung, stacked, and even bailed to create more shelving space. They offer an array of denim brands from all sides of the price spectrum: from Cheap Mondays to Kicking Mule Workshop. They are a small boutique in...

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Address:
303 West Cordova Street
Vancouver BC V6B 1E5

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-604-688- 8892
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6pm Sun: 12-5pm

Eastern Market

Reader Suggested: A hidden treasure hiding in an 100 year old chapel, from one of the queens of Australian fashion retailing, Luci Pinto. The amazing selection of avant-garde labels, displayed in this amazing gallery makes any fashion follower weak at the knees.

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Address:
107 Grattan Street
Carlton Victoria 3053

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 61-3-948-0890
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-6 Sat: 10-5 Sun: Closed

Ekovaruhuset

Solar panels in place, low energy light bulbs screwed in, no green lifestyle is complete without at least a few pieces of organic, fair trade clothing. At Ekovaruhuset, finding attractive, covetable organic clothing is all too easy--indeed, never has off white looked so stylish. Propreitor Johanna Hofring has assembled an international roster...

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Address:
123 Ludlow Street
New York NY 10002

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 212-673-1753
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Sun: 1-8PM

EKS

Reader Suggested: Massive store for Woman (with small selection in Menswear) in the center of Madrid.If you are looking for some great clothing, it is the inevitable shop in this city.

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Address:
Velazquez 28
280001 Madrid

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 91 578 25 33

Elizabeth Charles

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Paris, Milan, New York and . . . Sydney? The country better known for its marsupials and pristine beaches is an emerging fashion center as well and Elizabeth Charles is a perfect showcase for the up and coming talent. Clothing is runway quality, less soft T-shirts and slim-fitting jeans and more smoothly flowing dresses, chic plaid jackets,...

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Address:
639 1/2 Hudson Street
New York NY 10014

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-243-3201
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-7:30 Sun: 12-6:30

Elizabeth Charles

Paris, Milan, New York and . . . Sydney? The country better known for its marsupials and pristine beaches is an emerging fashion center as well and Elizabeth Charles is a perfect showcase for the up and coming talent. Clothing is runway quality, less soft T-shirts and slim-fitting jeans and more smoothly flowing dresses, chic plaid jackets,...

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Address:
2056 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-415-440-2100
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-5

Entre Nous

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Los Angeles designer resale stores tend to fall into two categories: the we've dressed all the stars for the award shows, we don't serve commoners and the of course that's designer, Lala is Coco's younger sister. So, it is always refreshing for this commoner to walk into Entre Nous. The clothes are gently worn designer...

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Address:
8430 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90048

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-655-9096
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...

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Address:
1837 4th Street
Berkeley CA 94710

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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...

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Address:
2408 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-674-1228

Erica Tanov

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...

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Address:
204 Elizabeth Street
New York NY 10012

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-334-8020
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

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...

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Address:
953 West Webster Avenue
Chicago IL 60614

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-773-477-9390
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Eugene Choo

Reader Suggested: Eugene Choo specializes in Canadian designers (Mercy, Comrags, Dust, Sunja Link) and a few select international labels (APC, Freitag, Rogues Gallery) all displayed in an airy cottage like setting. Rotating selection of gifts, books and accessories according to season. Everything here feels lovingly handpicked, lots of...

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Address:
3683 Main Street
Vancouver BC V5V 3N6

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-604-873-8874
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5

EVA

When we think of EVA the first word that comes to mind is well-balanced. The mix of clothing and accessories is half well-established, avant-garde designers and half emerging upstarts. The clothing is challenging--not your usual casual fare--but also not so out there as to feel unwearable. The prices are up there, but no so high as to make an...

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Address:
355 Bowery
New York NY 10012

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-925-3208

Fawn Boutique

Reader Suggested: A stylish trove of fashionista finds, this boutique carries an eclectic mix of current independent designer fashion with well-edited vintage pieces. The owner, a Queen West denizen, loves to discuss all things fashion. Definitely worth a visit!

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Address:
967 Queen Street West
Toronto Ontario M6J 3X5

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-647-344-4703
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6

Feature

Reader Suggested: Nestled in between Santa Monica and Beverly Hills in the upscale neighborhood of Brentwood, Feature is a destination boutique that houses both emerging and established designers. Rather than focusing on casual L.A. style, Feature is a selection of ready to wear and one of a kind pieces that suit the more sophisticated,...

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Address:
11958 San Vicente Boulevard
Brentwood California 90049

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-310-826-6600
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:30-6:30, Sat: 11- 6, Sun: By Appointment

Foley + Corinna

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Even half of Foley + Corinna is better than the whole of most stores. You could be looking at the stylish knits dresses, and tops designed by Dana Foley. Or you may be foraging through the funky vintage clothing and accessories collected Ana Corinna. Either way, you can't go wrong. Mix and match Foley's creations with Corinna's...

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Address:
114 Stanton Street
New York NY 10002

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-529-2338
Hours: Mon-Thu: 12-7 Fri-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-6

Freudian Kicks

Reader Suggested: Freudian Kicks is one of Oslo's few independent shops. It carries an interesting mix of labels ranging from sophisticated streetwear to progressive casual clothing. The shop is spacious, raw and gallery influenced, with big wall areas dedicated to art. Freudian Kicks is located in the city center of Oslo in a...

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Address:
Prinsensgate 10B
0152 Oslo

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 47-2242-9300
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-5 Sun: Closed

Frock

Reader Suggested: Excellent selection of local designers and import. You can always find something there to satiate your fashion cravings.

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Address:
97 Roncesvalles Avenue
Toronto ON M6R 2K9

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-516-1333
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 111-7pm Sat: 11-6pm Sun: 12-5pm

Gamma Player

Reader Suggested: Assortment of Men's and Women's clothing from obscure fashion brands. The interior is dark and polished which reflects the attitude of the clothes.

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Address:
2035 West Division Street
Chicago IL 60622

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-235-0755
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7pm Sun: 12-6pm

Gargyle

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Gargyle takes inspiration in the country club of yore, where having fun—while stylishly dressed of course—was paramount. Indeed, all the clothes at Gargyle are clothes one can have fun in: swimsuits for a day at the beach, cute shorts for the day on the courts, sumptuous frocks and patent leather lace-ups for a night on the town. Primarily an...

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Address:
16a Orchard Street
New York NY 10002

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Online Shopping: Yes

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

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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 Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-364-2511
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Wed: 12-6 Thu-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5

Give & Take

Reader Suggested: Give & Take carries lines you would expect to see in NYC or LA, with new designers arriving almost every week. With lines like Ksubi, Grey Ant, Cheap Monday, Valentine, and Lover to name a few, they always have the freshest stuff. Their online store appears to be updated daily with lots of photos. The store's...

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Address:
101 North 12th Street #101
Tampa FL 33602

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-813-944-3136

Goat Boutique

Reader Suggested: Goat is the only men’s and women’s boutique in Orange County to offer hard to find collections in an expertly designed and thought-out store layout. Crisp, clean white décor with contrasting dark wood accents offer the clothing and fashions as art pieces themselves. Attended to by a staff of stylists, you’ll never walk...

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Address:
186 East 16th Street
Costa Mesa CA 92628

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-949-645-1111
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 11-6 Sun: Closed

Gravity Pope Tailored Goods

Reader Suggested: The store is the most beautiful street level boutique in western Canada. It was designed by Canadian interior designer Peter Turner, and is furnished with antique store fixtures from Paris, New York and Tennessee. They carry a wide selection of brands that are hard to find in Canada such as, Robert Geller, Martin...

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Address:
8222 Gateway Boulevard
Edmonton AB T6E 4B2

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-780-988-1637

Gravity Pope Tailored Goods

Reader Suggested: The store is the most beautiful street level boutique in western Canada. It was designed by Canadian interior designer Peter Turner, and is furnished with antique store fixtures from Paris, New York and Tennessee. They carry a wide selection of brands that are hard to find in Canada such as, Robert Geller, Martin...

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Address:
2203 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver BC BC V6K

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-604-731-7647

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...

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Address:
1951 West Division Street
Chicago IL 60622

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-773-342-0093
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Harputs Market

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For decades avant-garde fashion jetted from New York to Tokyo, flying right over San Francisco's head. With Harputs Market, dark, high-style clothing finally has a West Coast outpost. The looks for women and men, mostly in black and friends of black, is the type of moody, intellectual fashion that should fare well in the Ph.D. heavy, art...

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Address:
1525 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-922-9644
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Hayashi

Reader Suggested: Hayashi in frankfurt is an extraordinary boutique which covers sophisticated wearable avand-garde. Brands like linda farrow, Acne, MM6 by Maison Martin Margiela, Levi`s Vintage Clothing, Levi`s RED, Manoush, Bless are presented in an artistic surrounding.

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Address:
Borsenplatz 13-15
60313 Frankfurt

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: +49-(0)-69-21-99-72-55
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7pm Sat: 11-6pm Sun: Closed

HeidiSays

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Is there anyone that hasn't experienced the joys of a lollipop? HeidiSays isn't just a lollipop, it's that giant lollipop that you can only get from amusement parks. First, the store always looks colorful--the first time we walked by, kid you not, we thought it was a candy store. Even winter colors, on the rainiest of San...

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Address:
2426 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115

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Phone: 1-415-749-0655
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-5

Heist

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Leave it to a shop that's a short walk from the beach to figure out how to be stylish and elegant, and even at times glamorous, without looking fussy or being uncomfortable. So we have Heist, it's shelves and racks lined with subtly stylish clothing and accessories in neutral, beachy tones. Think babydoll dress with just enough...

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Address:
1104 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice CA 90291

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-310-450-6531
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Helen Yi

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From the outside looking in, Helen Yi appears to be a Chicago boutique only a New Yorker could love--what with the white walls, the loft-like space and the racks of luxe designer clothing. But it's a best of both worlds kind of deal as you get to shop some of the smaller, but well-established high-end designers of New York and Europe and...

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Address:
1645 North Damen Avenue
Chicago IL 60647

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Phone: 1-773-252-3838

Hesmé

Reader Suggested: I am a French expatriate who lived in New York and all my American friends love my look. My secret is that I buy all my clothes in the shop Hesmé.

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Address:
26 Rue Montardy
31000 Toulouse

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Phone: 33-(0)5-61-22-80-25

Hillary Rush

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An eponymous boutique where you feel comfortable walking in and chatting with the owner is rare. Hillary Rush is exactly that. A small space, oozing ease and comfort, where you're welcome to hang out, chat, and, oh yeah, shop for clothes. The racks overflow with hip, casual, luxurious clothing, a mixture of New York edgy with Los Angeles...

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Address:
8222 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90048

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-852-0088
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Holiday

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Somewhere in the midst of the feminist movement we forgot the joy of the swish. No, no we don't mean the infamous athletic swish. We mean an entirely different swish. Let us explain. In the ashes of the burned bras we also lost the wives waiting for their husbands, dressed just so with a martini mixer in hand and dinner in the oven--the...

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Address:
912 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica CA 90403

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-310-434-9274
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-6 Sat: 10-8 Sun: 12-5

Holiday

Somewhere in the midst of the feminist movement we forgot the joy of the swish. No, no we don't mean the infamous athletic swish. We mean an entirely different swish. Let us explain. In the ashes of the burned bras we also lost the wives waiting for their husbands, dressed just so with a martini mixer in hand and dinner in the oven--the...

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Address:
53 Charles Street
Boston MA 02114

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-617-973-9730
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-7 Thu: 11-8 Fri: 11-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-6

Honey In The Rough

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Honey in the Rough is in fact a perfect description. Amid the urban landscape that's rapidly reinventing itself but still a bit rough around the edges, Honey in the Rough is a spoon full on unfettered sweetness. The roster of designers draws from Japan, Brooklyn and myriad places in between focusing on dresses with one-of-a-kind prints,...

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Address:
161 Rivington Street
New York NY 10002

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 212-228-6415
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7

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...

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Address:
924 Valencia Street
San Francisco CA 94110

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-642-0841

IF Boutique

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There's something delightfully old-school about IF. The SoHo stalwart carries an unparalleled collection of avant-garde clothing for men and women, from our favorite Japanese and Belgium designers. And that's pretty much it. No PR and not too many press mentions. No online shopping, heck not even a website.

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Address:
94 Grand Street
New York NY 10013

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-334-4964

Ikram

While you await for Chicago's first Yohji Yamamoto store (don't hold your breath), Ikram is the one and only place in the city where the world's most ambitious, avant-garde designer clothing can be found. The most revered names in Japanese, French, Belgian and American fashion find a fitting home in the artful, reverent setting....

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Address:
873 North Rush Street
Chicago IL 60611

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Phone: 1-312-587-1000
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

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...

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Address:
135 Wythe Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11211

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-388-2012
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-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...

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Address:
265 Lafayette Street
New York NY 10012

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-966-9010
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7

In God We Trust

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...

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Address:
70 Greenpoint Ave
Brooklyn NY 11222

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 718 389 3545
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7

Jac

Reader Suggested: Think Anthropologie meets Intermix. This store is all about the discovery. From gifts to shoes to clothing, this shop has it all. Rachel Comey, Madras, Hayden Harnett, Spring & Clifton, Marimekko, Dautore, Valhalla Brooklyn, Built by Wendy, Antik Batik and so much more!

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Address:
245 North Highland Avenue NE, Space 120
Atlanta GA 30307

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-404-681-4696
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5

Jake

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There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or those jeans in Lucky this is where to go. Hip, sought after denim, the T-shirt brands those pesky New York boutiques like to carry, the better casuals...

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Address:
3740 North Southport Avenue
Chicago IL 60613

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-773-929-5253
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Jake

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There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or those jeans in Lucky this is where to go. Hip, sought after denim, the T-shirt brands those pesky New York boutiques like to carry, the better casuals...

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Address:
939 Rush Street
Chicago IL 60611

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-312-664-5553
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Jake

There are surely some who will sneer at the prices Jake asks for it's selection of casuals--denim, T-shirts, button-downs and sweaters. But if you're looking for that T-shirt in GQ or those jeans in Lucky this is where to go. Hip, sought after denim, the T-shirt brands those pesky New York boutiques like to carry, the better casuals...

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Address:
565 Lincoln Avenue
Winnetka IL 60093

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-847-501-5252
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

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The quirky prints and bright colors of Jean Charles de Castelbajac's Pop Art influenced fashion have inspired designers and mesmerized fans for decades. With a host of younger designers heavily inspired by Castelbajac finding much success and support, the designer's work is as relevant as ever. In the London shop, Castelbajac's...

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Address:
50 Conduit Street
London
W1S 2YT

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-7287-6406

Jean Shop

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There's something to be said for going to the source. With designers coming out of the woodworks to present their interpretation of distressed jeans to sell to consumers for an ungodly sum, Jean Shop offers a more hands-on approach. Walk in, pick from a few of the shop's own jeans for men and women, made from premium Japanese denim....

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Address:
435 14th Street
New York NY 10014

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Phone: 1-212-366-5326
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 1-6

Jeffrey

For the pedigree of clothing and accessories offered, Jeffrey is remarkably, almost unbelievably laid-back. Such is the case of a store conceived by a Southerner. Listen to music and browse the endless racks, while being given a wide berth by the upbeat staff. The selection draws from staple European luxury labels mixed with some young...

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Address:
3500 Peachtree Road NE
Suite A-3
Atlanta GA 30326

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-404-237-9000
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-8 Thu: 10-9 Fri: 10-8 Sat: 10-7 Sun: 12:30-6

Jeffrey

For the pedigree of clothing and accessories offered, Jeffrey is remarkably, almost unbelievably laid-back. Such is the case of a store conceived by a Southerner. Listen to music and browse the endless racks, while being given a wide berth by the upbeat staff. The selection draws from staple European luxury labels mixed with some young...

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Address:
449 West 14th Street
New York NY 10014

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-206-1272
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-8 Thu: 10-9 Fri: 10-8 Sat: 10-7 Sun: 12:30-6

JF & SON

Reader Suggested: This is an amazing new store. Lots of truly unique pieces under their own line, JF & SON. They are heavily embellished with beading, embroidery and prints. It is all made in their studio in India. So it is all fair trade and socially responsible. Super nice people as well.

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Address:
19 Kenmare Street
New York NY 10012

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-343-3131
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8pm Sun: 12-6pm

Jil Sander

As a brand we've always seen Jil Sander to be above the fray, letting those other moody European labels scrum for the "More Avant-garde Than Thou" awards. As a store, Jil Sander's New York boutique holds true to this notion. The minimal space was not, as far as we know, designed by Rem Koolhas, but it does hold a collection...

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Address:
1042 Madison Street
New York NY 10075

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-838-6100
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Joan Shepp

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Reader Suggested: Affordable, exceptional luxury fashion. Carries one of a kind, up-to-the-minute selection of favorites like Stella McCartney, Christian Louboutin and Junya Watanabe and unique accessories by hard-to-find brands such as Johnny Farah, Sissi Rossi and John Wind.

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Address:
1616 Walnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19103

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-215-735-2666
Hours: Mon-Tue: 10-6 Wed: 10-8 Thu-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

Jonathan + Olivia

Reader Suggested: A great store for men and women with hard to find (in Vancouver) labels like Acne jeans and collection, Opening Ceremony, Filippa K, F-Troupe, Les Prairies de Paris, Martin Margiela Ligne 6, Vanessa Bruno, April 77, Karen Walker, Isabel Marant, Mike & Chris and favorites like Vince, Earnest Sewn, Cheap Monday,...

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Address:
2570 Main Street
Vancouver BC V5T 3E4

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-604-637-6224
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5

Juicy Lucy

Reader Suggested: Juicy Lucy is a small boutique in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, carrying the following women's clothing lines: Isabel Marant, Kristensen du Nord, Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti, Comme de Garcon and Yohji Yamomoto. Juicy Lucy also has a collection of jewelry, including pieces by designers Dean Harris, Heike Grebenstein, Maria...

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Address:
31 West Orange Street
Chagrin Falls Ohio 44022

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-440-247-5748
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-5:30 Sun: Closed

Jumelle

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When paying over a hundred dollars for a top or several hundred dollars for a dress or a pair of shoes, we look for elements that make these pieces special, that distinguish them from similar items that can be bought for one fifth the price. Jumelle can be best described as a collection of clothing and accessories that have that special...

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Address:
148 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11211

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-388-9525
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sun: 12-8

Kick Pleat

The ladies of Austin understandably have a more laid-back, breezy attitude toward fashion, but that doesn't mean they can't wear the same edgy, hip clothes New Yorkers wear. Kick Pleat sorts through various small, well-regarded collections and picks pieces that will work (light cotton dresses and separates in amazing prints, chic...

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Address:
918 West 12th Street
Austin TX 78703

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-512-445-4500

Kirna Zabete

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Finally, a store that completely looks the part of a big city boutique. A massive loft space, super-modern furnishings, a Lucite roof, candy red stair rails--Kirna Zabete is a epitome of a hip city boutique. Oh yes, the merchandise? It lives up to its high-concept surroundings. Avant-garde designs abound--a vibrant collection of girly...

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Address:
96 Greene Street
New York NY 10012

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-941-9656
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-6

Kokon To Zai

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Some might say Kokon to Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most youthful) designers from London and Europe, the clothing and accessories represent the very cutting edge of fashion design. Color-drenched dresses in...

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Address:
57 Greek Street
Lonon
W1D 3DX

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-7434-1316

Kokon To Zai

Some might say Kokon to Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most youthful) designers from London and Europe, the clothing and accessories represent the very cutting edge of fashion design. Color-drenched dresses in...

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Address:
48 Rue Tiquetonne
75002 Paris

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 33-(0)1-42-36-92-41

Kokon To Zai

Some might say Kokon To Zai stocks clothes to go dancing in. We say, clothes at the boutique practically do the dancing for you. Drawing from the most daring, most enthusiastic (and often most youthful) designers from London and Europe, the clothing and accessories represent the very cutting edge of fashion design. Color-drenched dresses in...

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Address:
86 Golborne Road
London
W10 5P5

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-8960-3736

Kronkron

Reader Suggested: Kronkron is a store located in Reykjavik, Iceland, and carries brands such as Bernhard Wilhelm, Henrik Vibskov, Vivenne Westwood, Eley Kishimoto and more. They have a very good online store.

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Address:
Laugavegi 63B
101 Reykjavik

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 354-562-8388
Hours: Mon-Thu: 10-6 Fri: 10-6:30 Sat: 10-5 Sun: Closed

Kuhlman

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Kuhlman is best described as New York flavor without New York fuss. The first thing to notice is the series of small, well-regarded New York and European clothing lines the store carries. The second thing is the aft area from which you can have custom clothing made or existing pieces reworked. The third thing to notice is that you can step...

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Address:
2419 1st Avenue
Seattle WA 98121

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-206-441-1999
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7 Sun: 12-5

Labels Inc.

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Labels Inc. is a major department store in Antwerp carrying their most precious export.. fashion. Because of their direct connection to designers like Ann Demeulemeester, Martin Margiela and Raf Simmons they are able to bring you these designers from a season or two back at whole sale mark downs. The store also gives a portion of their...

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Address:
Aalmoezenierstraat 4
2000 Antwerp

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: +32 3 232 60 56
Hours: Mon-Sat: Closed Wed: 2-6pm Sun: Closed

Lady

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Lady keeps its space much like a stylish urban lady might keep her closet. Down the length of the store is one long rack of clothing in no particular order, with cute dress and tops from a slew of tiny designers mixed with delectable vintage finds. Look to the top shelf, towards the floor or upon the center table for a well-informed mixture of...

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Address:
4974 Eagle Rock Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 9041

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-254-6500
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Lake

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Delicate, somewhat romantic clothing, an apothecary stocked with natural and organic products, and a smattering of distinctive home accessories constitute the ecosystem of Lake. The well-edited collection of clothing and shoes are perfect for a relaxed sunny day but special enough for a hot night out. Apothecary items look good enough to eat.

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Address:
2910 Rowena Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90039

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-664-6522
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 12-7 Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Lane Crawford

Founded in Hong Kong in 1850, Lane Crawford is one of China largest retail stores. Recently, Lane Crawford has made a conscience effort effort to switch from a department store to a speciality store carrying only designer brands. In 2004, Lane Crawford launched a new retail concept which included panoramic views over Hong Kong's harbour....

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Address:
Level One
Pacific Place 88 Queensway,
Admiralty
Hong Kong

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: +852 2118 3668
Hours: Mon-Sun: 10-9pm

Lark

Reader Suggested: Lark has brands that are really hard to find like Yoshi Kondo and Frank Leder, and they also have heritage brands that are iconic in the countries they come from like Saint James, Barbour and Mackintosh. They launched their web-shop this summer so international customers can easily shop online.

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Address:
2315 Main Street
Vancouver BC V5T 3C9

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 604 879 5275
Hours: Mon-Thur: 11-6pm Fri + Sat: 11-7pm Sun: 12-5pm

League of Lovers & Thieves

Reader Suggested: Two Toronto labels with a focus on sustainable design, Thieves and League of Lovers, have joined forces and opened League of Lovers & Thieves Boutique. As well as the two in house lines, they carry other labels and accessory designers, such as Ashley Watson, Carga, Velvet Leaf, and Mociun. They also feature rotating...

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Address:
1156 Queen Street West
Toronto Ontario M6J 1J5

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-647-435-4880
Hours: Mon: 1-6 Tue-Fri: 1-8 Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6

LEFT

Reader Suggested: LEFT is a small and warm boutique situated in Melbourne's Fitzroy in Australia. We might be far away but we are worth the trip if you are in Melbourne, Australia. We carry International brands such as M.A+, Y's Yohji Yamamoto (womens) , Peachoo + Krejberg, Comme Des Garcons. Accessories by Phenotype, Roxanne...

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Address:
161 Gertrude Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 61-(0)3-9419-9292

Le Sous Sol

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In the '80s the Antwerp Six introduced the world at large to Belgian fashion design, and decades later the country is still going strong, producing one influential, imminently talent designer after another. At Le Sous Sol, get a peek at the next wave of Belgian talent. The shop uses regular buying trips to Antwerp to seek out smaller...

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Address:
137 Rivington Street
New York NY 10002

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-477-7723

Lileo

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Boutiques, almost by their very definition do not cater to everyone. Yet, between its massive size, its crowed stocking and its expert merchandising, it's the rare person in the key 18-35 demographic that wont find something of interest at Lileo. Denims ranges from the trendiest Aemican jeans to cult Japanese and Swedish brands. Sneakers...

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Address:
55 Mill Street
Building 35
Toronto ON M5A 3C4

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-413-1410
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7 Sun: 11-6

Lily Simone

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If there's any city that should know a thing or two about laid-back style, it's LA yet so often laid-back devolves into just-got-out-of-bed. At Lily Simone observe a laid-back done right. A variety of casual women's labels are represented, some designing hipster-friendly hoodies and jackets, others focusing on super-soft,...

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Address:
5022 Eagle Rock Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90041

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-254-0530
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 11-4

Little Dream

Reader 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 support local designers.

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Address:
1666 Johnston Street #130
Vancouver BC V6H 3S2

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-604-683-6930

Lola Pop

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Reader Suggested: European clothing and shoes. French owner. Exclusive (to Seattle) lines from France and Italy. Tasteful selection.

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Address:
711 North 35th Street
Seattle WA 98103

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-206-547-2071
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6:30 Sun: 12-5

Loopy Mango

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For our taste, there are more than enough outlets in New York promoting high style and higher prices. In a narrow, tall, concrete-floored space that's normally just the venue for avant-garde fashion, Loopy Mango presents a delightfully après-garde form of city dressing. The shop is a mixture of clothing from tiny labels, selected looks...

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Address:
117 Front Street
Brooklyn NY 11201

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-718-858-5930
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7

Louis Boston

Louis Boston is what department stores look like in heaven. The decades old high-end clothing retailer is one of the most innovative and interesting large stores you're likely to ever come across. The store is obsessed with collecting the best clothing and accessories from across the globe and they do an amazing job of it. The five floors...

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Address:
234 Berkeley Street
Boston MA 02216

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-800-225-5135
Hours: Mon: 11-6 Tue-Wed: 10-6 Thu-Sat: 10-7 Sun: Closed

Ludivine

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When it comes to style, one could do a lot worse than emulating Parisian women. Ludivine makes this all the more easier by bringing the Parisian boutique to New York. The feminine boutique presents a collection of clothing and accessories that can normally be found together only in the City of Lights. All the French standard bearers are there:...

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Address:
172 West 4th Street
New York NY 10014

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-646-336-6576

Luisa Via Roma

Luisa Via Roma is a super high-end multi brand shopping experience. This boutique is a little more than your regular mom-and-pop avant-garde boutique experience. Luisa Via Roma is somewhere that you could imagine that Lady Gaga might visit while in Rome. We can't promise that everything is in good taste but, while in Rome....

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Address:
19/21 r Via Roma
50123 Florence

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: +39.055.90.64.116
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7:30pm Sun: 11-7

Lyell

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A lot of effort goes into making Lyell's vintage-inspired, Francophilic line of clothing look effortlessly stylish. The consummately feminine line of dresses and separates is embellished with embroideries, pleating, delicate ruffles and other details that make each piece covetable. Elegant but never inaccessible, we get the feeling Lyell...

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Address:
173 Elizabeth Street
New York NY 10012

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-966-8484
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6

MAC

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In fashion, where fortunes turn on a dime, that a little boutique can persist for 20 years and stay every bit as relevant as it was when it opened is nothing short of remarkable. MAC has done just that and they've done it, as their name suggests, by seeking out Modern Appealing Clothing. The store, which seems to go on forever, carries an...

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Address:
387 Grove Street
San Francisco CA 94102

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-863-3011
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Maryam Nassir Zadeh

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Maryam Nassir Zadeh is a gallery like boutique just on the outskirts of the guided-tour heavy Lower East Side. The boutique/gallery offers a well-curated array of independent designers. Clothing for men and women hang adjacent to modernist sculpture, while tables of sculptural jewelry site alongside with vintage accessories and ephemera. You can...

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Address:
123 Norfolk Street
New York NY 10002

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-673-6405

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...

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Address:
4281 Fountain Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90029

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-665-4513
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-7 Sat-Sun: 11-6

Matthew Izzo

Matthew Izzo is magazine spread shopping. The store has an uncanny knack for stocking the furniture, accessories and apparel that show up in magazine spreads from New York to LA. Clothing for men and women is generally casual and stylish. Swedish denim that's nearly impossible to find? The up-and-coming LA brand that was in Vogue last...

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Address:
151 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19106

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-215-829-0606
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-5

Maxfield

Maxfield is the premier avant-garde boutique bunker for the West Coast, housing brands from Rick Owens to Prada. This concealed concrete bunker boasts the largest vintage Hermes collection you will find anywhere in the world. Renowned for striking and provocative window displays and supporting little known Japenese designers; Maxfield is an LA...

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Address:
8825 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles California 90069

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: (310) 274-8800
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7pm

Meg

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Featuring the designs of Meghan Kinney, Meg offers a complete, fun and completely fun wardrobe for women. There everything from impeccably cut slacks to lacy tops, tweed suits to a multitude of fun dresses. Yet every item, whether it be a summer dress or a all-business suit has a bit of fun and whimsy to it. The stores, which are simple and...

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Address:
312 East 9th Street
New York NY 10003

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-260-6329
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-6

Meg

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Featuring the designs of Meghan Kinney, Meg offers a complete, fun and completely fun wardrobe for women. There everything from impeccably cut slacks to lacy tops, tweed suits to a multitude of fun dresses. Yet every item, whether it be a summer dress or a all-business suit has a bit of fun and whimsy to it. The stores, which are simple and...

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Address:
849 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6J 1G4

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-364-3983
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6

Merge

Reader Suggested: A modern women's clothing store with great lines like Alexander Wang, Kaylee Tankus, Angg, Osklen, Nicholas K, Ash, Camilla Skovgaard shoes, etc. Feels more like a NYC or San Francisco store.

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Address:
611 North 35th Street
Seattle Washington 98103

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-206-782-5335
Hours: Tue-Thu: 11-6 Fri-Sat: 11-7 Sun: Closed

Metier

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Metier is how we've come to prefer our clothing stores. No massive avant-garde installation art. No secret doors or hidden signs. No gimmicks. Just a long, long rack of nice clothes. Some of the clothes are from small, hard to find European and New York labels. Some are from wider carried, better known brands. Some pieces are casual...

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Address:
355 Sutter Street
San Francisco CA 94108

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-989-5395
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

MGHO

Margreeth Olsthoorn is an all white space which unlike other european stores has a laid back sensibility even though its architecturally complex and considered. We get this impression because, the white on white interior does not seem to be interested in power and volume but, has a more creative or what some people might call a downtown vibe....

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Address:
Witte de Withstraat 5a
3012 Rotterdam

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: +31-10-282-7539
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-8pm Sat: 10-6pm Sun: 1-5pm

Michalsky

Reader Suggested: Micheal Michalsky, former creative director of Adidas and responsible for developing the brand's Y3 and Stella McCartney collaborations - has opened his first eponymous flagship boutique.In a restored building from the end of the 19th century you can find the premiumline MICHALSKY and M-67 Michalsky Jeans for men...

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Address:
Monbijouplatz 4
10178 Berlin

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: +49 (0) 30 28 04 08 88
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7pm Sat: 11-6pm Sun: Closed

Mick Margo

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Mick Margo resides in a hidden, but accessible corner of the city. And the clothing and accessories, well, they're hidden but accessible as well. Detailed, feminine clothes and supple leather shoes and accessories come from a host of small designers from New York and Paris, but also San Francisco and LA and even South America and Australia....

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Address:
19 Commerce Street
New York NY 10014

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-463-0515
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Wed: 12-7 Thu: 12-8 Fri: 12-7 Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Milk

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Consider Milk a staple in fashion-conscious Angelenos' diets. This is as close to one stop shopping as boutiques get. Long racks run down the side of the store with an intriguing mix of high-end European labels, New York staples, trendy casuals and accessory labels seen in many a magazine, little known global lines and some local indie...

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Address:
8209 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90048

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-951-0330
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 10-5

Mimolett

Reader Suggested: It's a vintage and romantic store with brands like Masscob, Manoush, Ba&sh, Maje, Noro, Les petites, Virgine Castaway, Carmen Labrador, Erva, etc. Soon they are going to have a online store.

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Address:
Avda Rodrigo de Padrón 5
15705 Santiago de Compostela

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 34-981-881-0316-95

Min K

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While it may seem that all roads to Asian fashion go through Tokyo, Min-K makes a strong case for Seoul. The women's clothing shop combines separates and dresses from Korea's finest designers with designs from its own line. Dresses come in vintage silhouettes and happy prints, skirts are short and pleated, halter and tube tops come in...

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Address:
334 East 11th Street
New York NY 10003

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-253-8337
Hours: Mon-Sat: 1-9 Sun: 1-8

Min K

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While it may seem that all roads to Asian fashion go through Tokyo, Min-K makes a strong case for Seoul. The women's clothing shop combines separates and dresses from Korea's finest designers with designs from its own line. Dresses come in vintage silhouettes and happy prints, skirts are short and pleated, halter and tube tops come in...

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Address:
219 Mott Street
New York NY 10012

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-219-2834
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11:30-7:30

Misch

Reader Suggested: A charming boutique on stylish South Granville, Misch is a delicious blend of hard-to-find labels and emerging designers that is the perfect treat for every woman with a craving for fashion.Owner Lara Osen, has a natural penchant for what is both current and cutting edge. With a focus on little known lines such as...

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Address:
2960 Granville Street
Vancouver BC V6H 3J7

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 604.731.1017
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6pm Thur-Fri: 10-7pm Sat: 10-6pm Sun:12-5pm

Model Citizen

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"Your deserve a better (dressed) boyfriend"--it said on the window of Model Citizen. And we have to admit, they do make it pretty easy for you. The store is like a penicillin shot of cool. Pick an item, any item from a sparse collection of vintage T-shirts, vintage blazers with silk-screened graphics, clothing from small Canadian...

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Address:
279 Augusta Avenue
Toronto ON M5T 2M1

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-443-6632
Hours: Mon: By Appointment Tue-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-5

Momo

Reader Suggested: Momo carries a Eurasian mix of goods from Japan, China, France, Italy and as with people, this 'hapa' (half-half in Hawaiian) is always intriguing and slightly exotic. The merchandise is a blend of men and women, old and new, home and personal with a focus on 'omiyage' or the perfectly presented small...

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Address:
600 South Jackson Street
Seattle WA 98104

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-206-329-4736
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-6 Sun: Closed

Muleh

Reader Suggested: A unique lifestyle store that mixes very cool furniture, fashion and art you don't find everywhere.

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Address:
1831 14th Street NW
Washington DC 20009

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-202-667-3440
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Nag People

Reader Suggested: Edgy label and fashion shop, closely related to the Copenhagen Club Scene. Besides Nag's own brand the shop carries such as Annhagen and the new & hyped Copenhagen brand POP cph.

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Address:
Silkegade 3
1113
Copenhagen

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: +45-3393-9317

Nana

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Reader Suggested: I grew up in DC and went away for college. I never had any plans of coming back, but Nana almost single-handedly changed that. I have always been fashion-minded, which is not always an easy state of mind to possess in DC, but things have started to change. Jackie Flannigan's store Nana has greatly contributed to...

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Address:
1528 U Street NW
Washington DC 20009

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-202-667-6955
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5

Need Supply Co.

Reader Suggested: Locally owned denim boutique with friendly knowledgeable sales associates and buyers that bring in the best of new fashion. They carry brands you may already know about but are harder to find like Perks and Mini, Shades of Greige and Wildfox by Whitehorse Couture are mixed with local independent designers and high-end...

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Address:
3010 West Cary Street
Richmond Virginia 23221

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-804-355-5880
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-6

Nektar De Stagni Shop

Reader Suggested: The only contemporary clothing/project space in Miami. Featured in the New York Times as one of Miami's "must stop" shops.

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Address:
155 NE 38th St.
Miami Florida 33137

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-305-576-6695
Hours: Tue-Sat: 12-6 Sun-Mon: Closed

New High (M)art

New High (M) art is one of the best stores in L.A. They carry some of the most avant-garde designers from around the country including New York favorites Face Projects and Bijules. We highly recommend New High (M)art.

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Address:
1720 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90027

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-638-0271
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-10

Nida

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It's hard to find small stores in San Francisco that carry designer-with-a-capital-D clothing. Nida is one of a few such stores. The collection, drawing from Europe's finest, is impeccably selected and never lacking in the I-saw-it-in-Vogue-last-month department. The prices are worthy of the designers and the staff is very mellow--no...

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Address:
544 Hayes Street
San Francisco CA 94102

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-552-4670
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30-7 Sun: 12-6

Nine Below

Reader Suggested: Nine Below has a great mix of Danish and French designers for both men and women. Designers such as Bruuns Bazaar, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Isabel Marant for women and Bruuns Bazaar and Nudie for men. There is also a great selection of accessories, shoes and handbags by Black Lily, Becksondergard, and Bruuns Bazaar.

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Address:
Tsakalof 16
10673 Athens

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 30-210-3625668

Nine Below

Reader Suggested: Nine Below has a great mix of Danish and French designers for both men and women. Designers such as Bruuns Bazaar, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Isabel Marant for women and Bruuns Bazaar and Nudie for men. There is also a great selection of accessories, shoes and handbags by Black Lily, Becksondergard, and Bruuns Bazaar.

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Address:
Sinopis 3
11527 Athens

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 30-210-777-8475

Nomad

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Imagine 10,000 quaint villages mashed into one and you might have an idea of Nomad's interior. The outpost collects folk art and crafts from across the globe to make for a quirky, colorful environment. The hundreds of items in its ever-changing collection include jewelry, books, home furnishings, textiles and even figurines (ever wanted...

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Address:
1741 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge MA 02140

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-617-497-6677
Hours: Mon-Tue: 10-6 Wed-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-6

Noni

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Noni, a small pseudo-industrial/mod store does not have any velour or pictures of starlets wearing the clothes they carry. Instead, they carry one of the best-edited, heretofore unseen collection of clothing for men and, mostly, women. Having seen a lot of these boutiques, very few stores actually get us in their dressing room but we could not...

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Address:
225 North Larchmont Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90004

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-469-3239
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-5

Noodle Stories

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If you want to buy high-end clothing and don't have a fortune to spend here's a tip: focus on the basics. Buy basic pieces that you'll wear from season to season and that'll class up any outfit. In other words, buy pieces from Noodle Stories. High-end minimalist is in full effect: solid or striped sweaters in luxurious...

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Address:
8323 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90048

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-651-1782
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Oak

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The best clothing shops are really good filters. It's one thing to seek out and stock the hippest labels. It's another thing entirely to irreverently edit these lines to find those handful of pieces that are both stylish and versatile, today and next year. And that's what Oak does. First to go are impractical colors--maybe 75%...

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Address:
208 North 8th Street
Brooklyn NY 11211

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-782-0521
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 1-7 Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-6

Oak

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The best clothing shops are really good filters. It's one thing to seek out and stock the hippest labels. It's another thing entirely to irreverently edit these lines to find those handful of pieces that are both stylish and versatile, today and next year. And that's what Oak does. First to go are impractical colors--maybe 75% of...

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Address:
28 Bond Street
New York NY 10012

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Online Shopping: Yes

Ooga Booga

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A raw and humble space, Ooga Booga is a product of the collective creativity of today's young artists and designers. These artists and designers publish zines and graphic novels and comics. They release CDs and DVDs. They design T-shirts and hoodies and dresses and shoes. They make funky necklaces and cute tote bags.

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Address:
943 North Broadway
Los Angeles CA 90012

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-213-617-1105
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Sat: 12-6 Sun: Closed

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...

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Address:
1422 Grant Avenue
San Francisco CA 94133

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-627-6963
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-5

Opening Ceremony

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When we think clothing boutique and New York a store like Opening Ceremony is what we have in mind. The store is hip and worldy, avant-garde but approachable, artful and industrial. The large, long space, complete with a loft area contains a collection of hip, chic clothing the likes of which you're not going to see very often. The...

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Address:
35 Howard Street
New York NY 10013

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-219-2688
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-7

Opening Ceremony

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When we think clothing boutique and New York a store like Opening Ceremony is what we have in mind. The store is hip and worldy, avant-garde but approachable, artful and industrial. The shop contains a collection of hip, chic clothing the likes of which you're not going to see very often. The store focuses on introducing the best...

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Address:
451 North La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90048

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-310-652-1120
Hours: Mon-Sun: 10-6

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...

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Address:
Konradstrasse 72
Zurich 8005

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 41-(0)43-205-29-49
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 10-5 Sun: Closed

Otte

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There's the girly store that you can see from blocks away what with its pink storefront and light blue awning and then there's Otte which markets a more discrete brand of girly-ness. A few strokes of color whether it be black and turquoise heels or a white skirt with a flower print hint at the clothes and accessories inside. Flowing...

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Address:
121 Greenwich Avenue
New York NY 10014

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-229-9424
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-6

Otte

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There's the girly store that you can see from blocks away what with its pink storefront and light blue awning and then there's Otte which markets a more discrete brand of girly-ness. A few strokes of color whether it be black and turquoise heels or a white skirt with a flower print hint at the clothes and accessories inside. Flowing...

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Address:
132 North 5th Street
Brooklyn NY 11211

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-302-3007
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-6

Park

Austria’s leading contemporary boutique of avant-garde fashion has contributed to Vienna’s enduring sense of individuality since 2004. If you do not have the luxury of visiting the store itself don’t fret, the formidable selection is available online. Simple to navigate and exquisitely presented we can safely say this web store is a walk in the...

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Address:
Mondscheingasse 20
1070 Vienna

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: +43-1-52644143
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-8pm

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...

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Address:
1604 South Congress Avenue
Austin TX 78704

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-512-325-1648
Hours: Mon: 12-10 Tue: Closed Wed-Sun: 12-10

Pas de Deux

Reader Suggested: An extension of Odin it's neighbor, Pas de Deux provides ready to wear one of a kind fashions for women. One of my favorite stores to date: Sells many edgy designers such as Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone, Vena Cava, and Repetto. The SA's are also extremely friendly and will not push you on a purchase. If you...

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Address:
330 East 11th Street
New York NY 10003

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-475-0079
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-9pm Sun: 12-8pm

Patricia Field

Patricia Field is a legend in New York City fashion and costume design, best known for spearheading the Sex and The City phenomena as well as taking charge of Ugly Betty’s wardrobe challenges. Fields previously held court in a large store / circus in New York City’s East Village. But, in 2006, Field opened her new namesake down on the Bowery and...

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Address:
302 Bowery
New York New York 10012

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-966-4066
Hours: Mon-Thu: 11-8, Fr- Sat: 11-9, Sun:11-7

Penelope's

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A shop that looks a bit folksy at first glance turns out to be quite the stylish outpost. Whether browsing women's clothing, men's clothing or home stuff expect to find a expertly edited selection of stylish, if low key, finds from The States and Europe.

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Address:
1913 West Division Street
Chicago IL 60622

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-395-2351
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Picnic

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Picnic is easy to describe, but hard to believe. The merchandise, the staff and the set-up of this small store will charm you, and you'll buy something really cute for less than $100. The store has a large collection of clothes and stuff for women, men and kids, but the real find is the small collection of Japanese and Korean clothing for...

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Address:
1808 Polk Street
San Francisco CA 94109

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-346-6556
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-6

Pixie & Ivy

Reader Suggested: It has merchandise you cannot find any where in the United States!

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Address:
1848 Westheimer Road
Houston TX 77098

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-713-630-6500
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

Pixie Market

With Pixie Market, fashion fans can have their cake and eat it too. The shop has assembled a truly cosmopolitan collection of clothing and accessories coming from small, sprightly designers. Pixie Market subscribes to the "fashion is supposed be fun" school of dressing--expect bright colors, playful patterns and wearable silhouettes....

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Address:
100 Stanton Street
New York NY 10002

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-253-0953
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-8

Pixie Market

With Pixie Market, fashion fans can have their cake and eat it too. The shop has assembled a truly cosmopolitan collection of clothing and accessories coming from small, sprightly designers. Pixie Market subscribes to the "fashion is supposed be fun" school of dressing--expect bright colors, playful patterns and wearable silhouettes....

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Address:
7950 West Third Street
Los Angeles CA 90048

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-782-1718
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Plum

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As a stylist your raison d'etre is to say ahead of the fashion curve. As a store co-founded by a TV and commercial stylist, Plum serves a similar purpose. The store taps in to the wealth of fashion talent in New York and around the country and presents a collection of beautiful, creative and generally affordable pieces from a roster of...

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Address:
124 Ludlow Street
New York NY 10002

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-529-1030
Hours: Mon-Sat: 1-8 Sun: 1-7

Post 26

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For not a particularly large space, Post 26 does well to capture the sprawling LA fashion scene. For a city were comfort in clothing is still paramount, they're sure to carry soft, basic tees. For the hip, edgy LA are boisterous frocks and serious, almost avant-garde pieces from small New York designers. As a nod to classic Hollywood...

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Address:
225 26th Street
Santa Monica CA 90402

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-310-451-0945
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-6 Sat: 10-5 Sun: 12-5

Preloved

What many vintage shops sell as finished products Preloved sees as raw materials. The shop produces no less than three lines, each using vintage in different ways. One takes vintage T-shirts, dresses, sweaters and pants and combines them with new fabrics to create fun, modern pieces. Another makes clothes using vintage fabrics. Still another is...

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Address:
4832 Boulevard St-Laurent
Montréal QC H2T 1R5

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-514-499-9898

Preloved

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What many vintage shops sell as finished products Preloved sees as raw materials. The shop produces no less than three lines, each using vintage in different ways. One takes vintage T-shirts, dresses, sweaters and pants and combines them with new fabrics to create fun, modern pieces. Another makes clothes using vintage fabrics. Still another is...

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Address:
613 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M5V 2B7

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-504-8704

Pretty Parlor

Pretty Parlor claims to be "where Audrey Hepburn meets Judy Jetson," but it's more likely where you'll meet your next fun outfit. The spacious boutique has item after item that we're sure someone will fall in love with. The Audrey Hepburn comes from a girly, inspired vintage collection flaunting slinky dresses, bouncy...

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Address:
119 Summit Avenue East
Seattle WA 98102

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-206-405-2883
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-7

Project No. 8

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In the perpetual tug-of-war match between art and commerce in fashion, score one for art. The humbly named Project No. 8 is, you guessed it, duo Brian Janusiak and Elizabeth Beer's 8th collaborative project. But more than that it's a refreshing space where craftsmanship and ideas are celebrated more than gross margins and...

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Address:
138 Division Street
New York NY 10002

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-925-5599
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6

Ra

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A restored and reconstructed art gallery that had been transformed into an architectural playground, Ra has acquired a variety of collections from across the globe. Boasting an impressive thatched roof hut in the center of the store, designed by Mathieu Lehammer as well as an urban rooftop garden, visiting Ra space is an exciting spacial...

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Address:
Kloosterstraat 13
Antwerp

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: +32(0)32923780
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Sat: 11-7pm Sun: 11-6pm

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...

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Address:
541 Octavia Street
San Francisco CA 94102

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-621-7718
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5

Raye

Reader Suggested: GREAT indie finds. Featured in lucky mag several times. Check it out.

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Address:
2608 Dunlavy Street
Houston TX 77006

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-713-529-1993
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Reborn

Reader Suggested: Great selection of cutting edge fashion. Top international collections like Raf Simons, Preen and Henrik Vibskov, cool streetwear from Acne, Surface to Air and Pleasure Principal and Montreal based labels like Complex Geometries and Rad Hourani.

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Address:
231 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest Suite 100
Suite 100
Montréal QC H2Y 2A2

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-514-499-8549
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-5 Thu-Fri: 11-8 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-6

Relish

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One of the fundamental jobs of a good clothing boutique is to filter and tailor the world's best fashions for local audiences. For the DC area, Relish does the job with aplomb. The dramatic, two level space, picks and chooses from a variety of high end European brands, presenting customers with a look that is sophisticated, elegant and...

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Address:
3312 Cady's Alley NW
Washington DC 20007

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-202-333-5343
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6 Thu: 10-7 Fri-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

Rick Owens

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If ever clothes wanted--even needed--such dramatic and sensual presentation, the clothing designed by Rick Owens are it. The soaring ceilings, the opulent drapery, the towering mirrors and the awe-inspiring smoke wall provide a fitting environment for Owens' brand of avant-garde fashion. The aesthetic is what Owens himself calls...

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Address:
250 Hudson Street
New York NY 10013

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-627-7222
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6

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...

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Address:
2108 North Damen Avenue
Chicago IL 60647

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-278-6150
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-6pm Sun: 12-5pm

Salt

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Among the girly, beachy boutiques nearby Salt at first looks out of place, but where better than near the ocean to sell clothes that are organic and essential. Dominated by solid, understated colors, soft fabrics and loose silhouettes this is clothing that won't look out of place on New York streets but come to think of it would work...

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Address:
1138 1/2 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice CA 90291

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-310-452-1154

Sample

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It's rare to walk into a store, especially one as simple as Sample, and want one of everything. It's even more rare in the case of a store such as Sample, that carries a few simple items in multiple colors. When we walked the amazing collection of cashmere sweaters caught out eye--so much so that we considered breaking our cardinal...

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Address:
268 Elizabeth Street
New York NY 10012

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-431-7186 or 1-866-239-6779
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-7

Sample

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It's rare to walk into a store, especially one as simple as Sample, and want one of everything. It's even more rare in the case of a store such as Sample, that carries a few simple items in multiple colors. When we walked the amazing collection of cashmere sweaters caught out eye--so much so that we considered breaking our cardinal...

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Address:
7374 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90036

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-965-0098
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun: Closed

Satine

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Satine approaches the world of fashion with a truly global viewpoint. In a city where store after store carries the typical LA look of tops, T-s and jeans, Satine bring together the looks of a worlds worth of designers. The hip New York look is evident in sharp party dresses. Casual French elegance appears as cute, colorful separates and...

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Address:
8134 West 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90048

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-655-2142
Hours: Mon- Sat: 11-7pm Sun: 12-6pm

Scout

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If you need elaborate displays, too-cool-for-school salespeople and obnoxiously loud rap music to create a "hip" clothing store, you're doing something wrong. Here's an idea--let the clothes do the talking. Witness Scout. One long, narrow store. One side women's, the other side men's (praise Jesus). A selection...

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Address:
1646 North Cherokee Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90028

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-658-8684
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-7

Sefton

Reader Suggested: Sitting opposite each other on Upper street, Sefton Womens and Menswear boutiques are a breath of fresh air as the high street begins to take over Islington . . . Cool, quirky and stylish, these twin shops stock the best designers from Westwood to Philip Lim and Rykiel to Costume National..great Acne section also!

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Address:
271 Upper Street
London
N1 2UQ

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 44-(0)20-72-26-98-22
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-6:30 Thu-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-6:30 Sun: 12-6

Seven

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Seven has an uncanny ability to find designers that march to the beat of their own drum. From Belgium and Japan, Germany and New York, they find creations that pay little attention to the trends and looks of the season. Some pieces scream: white nylons with a green stripe or a sweater dress knit to resemble a giant box of fries. Other pieces...

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Address:
110 Mercer Street
New York NY 10012

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-646-654-0156
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-7

Sherman Pickey

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So you're supposed to play tennis with the girls at the club this afternoon and you don't have a thing to wear. Don't worry, Sherman Pickey is here for you. The store is preppy chic through and through. Think pastel colors, dainty prints, and cool plaids. For women, there are sweaters, polo shirts and hip beach bags. For men,...

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Address:
1647 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington DC 20007

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-202-333-4212
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Shoe Mine

Reader Suggested: Carries Chie Mihara among other amazing brands in shoes and clothing.

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Address:
463 Seventh Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-369-2624
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sun: 12-7:30

Silver Moon

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The era that begot unforgettable music and historical political movements didn't exactly have timeless fashions. Silver Moon is one vintage clothing shop that leaves the bell-bottoms and polyester blends to those ten thousand other vintage and instead focuses on the era where cotton and lace was queen. The collection of women's...

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Address:
1755 West North Avenue
Chicago IL 60622

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-235-5797
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-5

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...

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Address:
360 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11201

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
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...

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Address:
1104 Mohawk Street
Los Angeles CA 90026

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-213-483-5423
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6

Sodafine

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The clothing and accessories at Sodafine are handmade or one-of-a-kind or eco-friendly and often all three at once. In many ways the Brooklyn boutique is a showcase for the creative people that immigrated to the borough. The brands carried are often independent one or two girl operations who work out of Brooklyn or similar communities around LA...

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Address:
119 Grand Street
Brooklyn NY 11211

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-230-3060
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 1-6

Some Odd Rubies

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Some Odd Rubies concerns itself mainly with diamonds in the rough. The shop scours the country for promising vintage fashions and transforms them into modern garments. While the bold prints and colors of the original vintage garments remain, what changes mainly are the silhouettes, fits and finishes to make them more wearable by modern...

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Address:
151 Ludlow Street
New York NY 10002

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-924-8515

Some Odd Rubies

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Some Odd Rubies concerns itself mainly with diamonds in the rough. The shop scours the country for promising vintage fashions and transforms them into modern garments. While the bold prints and colors of the original vintage garments remain, what changes mainly are the silhouettes, fits and finishes to make them more wearable by modern...

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Address:
1937 1/2 Hillhurst Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90027

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-644-9088

Souchi

Reader Suggested: Suzi Johnson, the artist/owner of Souchi, creates four beautiful sweater collections each year in cashmere, organic cotton, cotton/cashmere and cotton stretch. Souchi also carries apparel and accessories such as: Anouk Boots, Christina Lehr, Pellemelle and Ports 1961. Each piece is of the highest quality and design....

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Address:
807 NW 23rd Avenue
Portland Oregon 97210

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-503-525-0043
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-6

Stand Up Comedy

Reader Suggested: Carries lines not found anywhere else in the city, like Hope, A Detacher, Assembly, Slow and Steady Wins the Race, Maison Martin Margiela, LD Tuttle, Bless, and Cosmic Wonder. Rare and hard to find books and printed matter as well. More like an experiment than a shop. Small, careful, and curated.

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Address:
811 East Burnside Street
Portland OR 97214

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-503-233-3382
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Steinberg & Sons

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Look at all hip, funky dressed people in the neighborhood. Then go to Steinberg & Sons to see where they buy their clothes. For men: cool T-shirts, comfortable pants, button down shirts with bright patterns and hip blazers. For women: adorable dresses, stylish tops, cutesy flats and more. For all: a low-key, artful environment (sharing a...

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Address:
4712 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90027

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-660-0294
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sun: 12-7

Stel's

Reader Suggested: Very friendly and relaxing shopping atmosphere. Located at the heart of Boston's fanciest street. Carries the most interesting and stylish clothing lines from all around the world. Stel's is my favorite shop in Boston, and I pretty much only shop there. If you have good taste for clothes, you will like what...

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Address:
334 Newbury Street
Boston MA 02115

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-617-262-3348
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-7 Thu: 11-8 Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-6

Steven Alan

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From its beginning as the outpost to find all of New York promising young designers, Steven Alan slowly started nurturing its own line, which begun as a small collection of quality, utilitarian men's button down shirts. Now we have a full lifestyle collection encompassing men's and women's clothing and accessories, including...

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Address:
229 Elizabeth Street
New York NY 10012

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-226-7482
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-7 Sun: 12-6

Steven Alan

From its beginning as the outpost to find all of New York promising young designers, Steven Alan slowly started nurturing its own line, which begun as a small collection of quality, utilitarian men's button down shirts. Now we have a full lifestyle collection encompassing men's and women's clothing and accessories, including...

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Address:
69 8th Avenue
New York NY 10014

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-242-2677
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11:30-7 Thu: 11:30-8 Fri-Sat: 11:30-7 Sun: 12-6

Steven Alan Annex

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Everything is, generally, stylish at Steven Alan Annex. The general store of chic stocks men's and women's clothing and accessories, along with home products and an apothecary. As any proper general store would, Steven Alan carries clothing for all occasions. There are plenty of nice jeans, funky T-shirts, and pretty tops, along...

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Address:
103 Franklin Street
New York NY 10013

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-334-0692
Hours: Mon-Wed: 12-7 Thu: 12-8 Fri-Sun: 12-7

Steven Alan Outlet

From its beginning as the outpost to find all of New York promising young designers, Steven Alan slowly started nurturing its own line, which begun as a small collection of quality, utilitarian men's button down shirts. Now we have a full lifestyle collection encompassing men's and women's clothing and accessories, including...

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Address:
465 Amsterdam Avenue
New York NY 10024

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-595-8451
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6

Stuart & Wright

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Having spent several years at Steven Alan, Alec Stuart & Celeste Wright know stylish, casual dressing all too well. With Stuart & Wright they bring the aesthetic to Brooklyn. In a warm, wood-paneled space are a host of high-quality, high-end casual lines, mostly from Europe and New York. The selection, consisting of cozy wool dresses...

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Address:
85 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11217

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-718-797-0011
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6

Studio Deluxe

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Studio Deluxe is proof positive that luxury need not only appear in fancy dresses and tailored suits. The boutique is stocked with street-ready wares that are luxurious in their own way. Men's pants come in textured wools, while blazers are adorned with vintage buttons. Jeans are made of raw selvage denim. Sweaters and polo shirt are...

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Address:
793 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6J 1G1

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-603-3704
Hours: Mon-Wed: 12-7 Thu-Fri: 12-8 Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-6

Stue

Reader Suggested: Great vintage Danish design furniture as well as matching high class fashion brands like Wolfen or Von Sono.

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Address:
Torstrasse 70
10119 Berlin

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 49-(0)30-247-276-50
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-8 Sat: 12-6 Sun: Closed

Styleserver

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Between the elegance of France, the flamboyance of Italy and the edginess of Belgium, Germany gets left behind in the European fashion conversation. German fashion is now a mixture of minimalist practicality one would expect coupled with creative, arty ideas emergency out of post Berlin Wall Germany. Nowhere is this vibrant fashion scene better...

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Address:
Oderberger Strausse 49
10435 Berlin

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Online Shopping: Yes

Sucre

A collaboration between the proprietress of the Selima Optique mini-empire of eyewear boutiques and veteran buyer Candace Mohr shopping at Sucre is sweet indeed. An eclectic mix of local and independent clothing designers perfectly complements an cheery assortment of accessories and eyewear.

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Address:
357 Bleeker Street
New York NY 10014

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-352-1650
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7:30 Sat-Sun: 12-7

Sugarcube

Reader Suggested: Sugarcube is a go-to shop for fashion, both vintage and contemporary for men and women. Lines such such as A.P.C., Steven Alan, Saja and Bing Bang Jewelry among many others from the US and Europe are curated with impeccable care and vision. The environment is a mix of industrial and lodge reflecting Old City Philadelphia...

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Address:
124 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19106

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-215-238-0825
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5

Task

Reader Suggested: We wanted to create a shop that reflects a whole life, which can be about fashion, home, work and children. In spirit, we are a neighborhood emporium with a mix of beautiful and essential objects for the home, global-chic clothing and accessories, and thoughtful and imaginative gifts for friends and family. We are...

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Address:
100 North 3rd Street
Brooklyn NY 11211

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 718.963.2600
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sun: 12-8pm

Tauk

Reader Suggested: This shop is located in the center of montauk. It's got a relaxed beach vibe with the surfer or artist in mind. They carry mens, womens and childrens clothing, home furnishings, jewelry, art and eclectic mix of vintage. It's a seasonal shop so they are only open from spring to fall.

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Address:
54 South Erie Avenue
Montauk NY 11954

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-631-668-3686

Tender

Reader Suggested: Based on what I have seen on your site, I feel that you pride your site on aiding the insatiable urges of finding those unparalleled pieces by the best of the best designers. Coinciding with that, Tender, in Birmingham, Michigan is one of the style leaders-- recognized nationwide. Tender carries hard-to-find Lanvin, Les...

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Address:
271 West Maple Road
Birmingham MI 48009

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-248-258-0212
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6pm Sun: Closed

TG-170

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Just about every women's clothing boutique likes to think of itself a pioneering trend-setter, but in rare cases is this actually true. TG-170 is indeed a genuine trendsetter. The store was the first boutique in the Lower East Side and has a long tradition of carrying a mix of new, edgy designers with some more established names mixed in....

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Address:
170 Ludlow Street
New York NY 10002

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-995-8660
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-8

The Corner Store

Reader Suggested: Berlin's own try at having something like Colette.

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Address:
Französischestrase 40
10117 Berlin

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 49-(0)30-206-709-40
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: Closed

The Elegant Mess

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The Elegant Mess, yeah, that pretty much describes it. This is not some austere, architectural art gallery of a boutique. No dresses and baubles, sandals and dresses, clutches and dresses are scattered about the delightfully busy shop. These are type of fun, fashionable, easy to wear items that we'd expect to see in a cute vintage store...

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Address:
430 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-782-9883
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 11-7

The Grocery Store

Taking the produce buying experience to new heights, The Grocery Store stocks all the latest European threads in its minimalist, warehouse space. Matching the stark surroundings, the clothes tend toward the sleek and the modern. You won't find any colorful prints, pastel colors or bold stripes. You will find striking, solid colored...

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Address:
311 Primrose Road
Burlingame CA 94010

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-650-348-1372
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

The Grocery Store

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Taking the produce buying experience to new heights, The Grocery Store stocks all the latest European threads in its minimalist, warehouse space. Matching the stark surroundings, the clothes tend toward the sleek and the modern. You won't find any colorful prints, pastel colors or bold stripes. You will find striking, solid colored...

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Address:
3625 Sacramento Street
San Francisco CA 94118

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-928-3615
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:30-6:30 Sat: 10:30-6 Sun: Closed

The Hunter Berlin

Reader Suggested: This store is the best I ever seen in Berlin. This store opened just about three month ago. They sell clothing, shoes and accessories from fresh and up-coming designers.

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Address:
Winsstrasse 42
10405 Berlin

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 49-(0)30-30-344-093
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-8pm Sun: Closed

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,...

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Address:
2201 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90026

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-213-413-4014
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7 Sun: 12-5

The Webster

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Right around the corner from the Versace mansion in South Beach and complete with bar and a rooftop view,The Webster is not a serious fashion destination. However, if you are in the area and are looking for a beautiful place to have a drink The Webster should be your first choice.

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Address:
1220 Collins Ave
Miami Florida 33139

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-305-674-7899

Thistle & Clover

Reader Suggested: Co-founders Rand Niederhoffer and Camilla Gale conceived of Thistle & Clover as a home away from home. Stacks of beautifully wrought stacking rings sit amidst vintage books and hand pressed note cards. The clothing is carefully hand-picked from an exciting group of young, up-and-coming designers that fit into Thistle...

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Address:
221 DeKalb Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11205

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-718-855-5577
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-8 Sat-Sun: 11-7

Tininha's

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It's a good thing that Tininha's specializes in Brazilian bikinis, because they'd need a good three times the floor space to carry American swimwear (what with all the extra fabric and all). Brazilian bikinis are not only smaller, but are seemingly cuter as well. Beside teenie-weenie bikinis, the beachwear store carries all your...

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Address:
619 North 35th Avenue
Seattle WA 98103

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-206-985-6772
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30-6:30 Sun: 11-5

TNT Woman

Reader Suggested: Junya, Margiela, Marc Jacobs, Comme des Garcons. You have to check it out the next time you are in TO!

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Address:
Hazelton Lanes
55 Avenue Road
Toronto ON M5R 3R9

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-975-1810

TNT Woman

Reader Suggested: Junya, Margiela, Marc Jacobs, Comme des Garcons. You have to check it out the next time you are in TO!

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Address:
388 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto ON M5N 1A2

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-488-8210

Tokio7

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Despite alluded to affiliations, Tokio7 actually does a fine job of bringing together clothing from all the world's fashion centers. From Europe come luxury standards like Prada, Gucci and friends. From America come stylish standards from Theory and Chaiken. And, of course, from Tokyo come the avant-garde designs of Yohji, Comme des...

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Address:
64 East 7th Street
New York NY 10003

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-212-353-8443
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-8:30

Tomas Maier

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A bit of Connecticut for Floridians, Tomas Maier can meet your tropical golfing needs with ease. The boutique carries bikinis and one pieces inspired by the 1970's soft pallet.Maier provides luxury goods for all occasions from suede leather driving shoes to crocodile skin belts.From Miami Beach to the Hamptons you can swing off the I95 and...

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Address:
170 NE 40th Street
Miami Florida 33137

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-305-576-8383
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6pm

Totokaelo

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Before Totokaelo came Totokaelo.com the online shop and before that came Impulse the more casually minded sister store. The history of its rise runs parallel with the rise of a more fashion friendly Seattle. Now, in the gallery like space built out using reclaimed and salvaged materials the journey nears completion. On the long racks of clothing...

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Address:
913 Western Avenue
Seattle WA 98103

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-206-623-3582
Hours: Mon-Sun: 10-6

Très Bien

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Très Bien indeed. Who knew a shop first opened in southern Sweden could become HQ for promising young designers in Europe? Situated close to the young designer hotbeds of Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin, the store finds designs bursting with creativity and energy. Men can find spot on graphic T-shirts and colorful footwear. Women can find arty...

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Address:
Karlsgatan 10
252 24 Helsingborg

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 46-(0)42-13-00-32

Très Bien

Très Bien indeed. Who knew a shop first opened in southern Sweden could become HQ for promising young designers in Europe? Situated close to the young designer hotbeds of Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin, the store finds designs bursting with creativity and energy. Men can find spot on graphic T-shirts and colorful footwear. Women can find arty...

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Address:
Friisgatan 14
211 46 Malmö

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Online Shopping: Yes

Trove

Reader Suggested: Awesome selection of jewelry, shoes and accessories in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood. Really unique.

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Address:
793 Bathurst Avenue
Toronto ON M5S 1Z5

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-416-516-1258
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-8 Thu-Fri: 11-9 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Tula

Reader Suggested: Located on the burgeoning Southport Avenue, Tula carries more obscure lines in comparison to its neighboring shops. Wood floors, stark white walls and custom wood fixtures make for a clean setting. Cashmere collections by Allure, Roberto Collina and Karoo filled the fall/winter racks. Denim by Imitation of Christ and...

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Address:
3738 North Southport Avenue
Chicago IL 60613

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-773-549-2876

Two See

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Where does all that dynamic, creative fashion taught at Central St. Martins and presented at London Fashion Week go anyway? Two See, for one, is where. A fervent supporter of the young and upcoming fashion designer, most of the labels wont be recognized by all but the most dedicated of fashion followers. Yet, the talent and creativity of the...

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Address:
21 Fouberts Place
London
W1F 7QE

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 44-(0)20-7494-3813

U&I

Reader Suggested: Beautiful boutique housed in a century-old building in the heart of the Plateau area of Montreal. The store is an exciting and eclectic mix European, Japanese and American designers and brands like Junya Watanabe, Mihara Yasuhiro, Engineered Garments, Vivienne Westwood, Phillip Lim, CDG wallets, parfum and PLAY, Luella,...

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Address:
3650 St. Laurent Boulevard
Montréal Quebec H2X 2V4

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-514-844-8788

Una Mae's

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Una Mae's is purveyor of casual Los Angeles style, past and present. In a city of $200 jeans and $150 vintage band T-shirts, the store offers stylish, laid-back fare at affordable prices. The new items include polo shirts and button downs for men, cute dresses, tops and T-shirts for women and jeans for all. On the vintage side are a...

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Address:
4651 Kingswell Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90027

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-662-6137
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-8 Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-6

un|steady

un|steady boutique is a place we can imagine skaters and surfers shopping when they feel like getting out of board shorts and T-shirts. The clothing for men and women is still laid back and casual, but with a bit of extra care and craftsmanship. Cords and cargo pants come with funky buttons and detailing. Jeans are made from premium denim and...

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Address:
744 8th Ave
Suite 106A
San Diego CA 92101

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-619-446-6828

UPC Boutique

UPC boutique is the first of its kind in Toronto Canada. The sleek black floor and strong florescent lighting create a streamline interior for this understated establishment. The strong black and white lines of the store make sense considering they are now carrying designers like Complex Geometries and Fifth Ave Shoe repair. We also really love...

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Address:
128 1/2 Cumberland Street
Toronto ON M5R 1A6

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-416-929-9209
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7pm Sun: 12-5pm

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...

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Address:
37 North 3rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19104

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-267-671-0737
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-5

Vivid

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Vivid is a real life lesson in advanced merchandising. The bright general store arranges its store by color. On our visit the window was an explosion of green--a dashing green dress, green tableware and of course green plants hanging overhead. There are several such arrangements, for yellow, blue and other colors, that pull together an amazing...

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Address:
1200 South Congress Avenue
Austin TX 78704

Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-512-326-3095
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30-6 Sun: 12-5

Wertvoll

Reader Suggested: Wertvoll is your ecological destination in the heart of Berlin. This store only stocks Fair Trade brands and sells sustainable fashion and products. All their brands are either ecological, handmade or recycled. Wertvoll is not your liberal arts teachers style eco-friendly wear they actually have really great fashions in...

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Address:
Marienburger Strasse 39
10405 Berlin

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 030-255 677 26
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-8pm Sat: 10-6pm Sun: Closed

White Trash Charms

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Go for the trashy charms, stay for the not so trashy clothing. White Trash Charms' jewelry is trashy in the sense that it embraces pop culture references and logos--Playboy, the '80s, Warhol and skateboarding each get a treatment. This isn't Tiffany's and that's sort of the point. The boutique's well-informed,...

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Address:
1951 Hillhurst Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90027

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-666-9585
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-6:30

Wish

Reader Suggested: Wish, a boutique in Atlanta, Georgia, just reopened its doors under new ownership and a huge remodel. The store is housed in a Carnaige library and pays homage to that by the use of books in their shoe gallery and by using library cards inside books for gift certificates. The architectural integrity of the building has...

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Address:
447 Moreland Avenue NE
Atlanta GA 30307

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-404-880-0402

WOK

Reader Suggested: Wok store carries most of the brands that I like; the staff is very nice and almost every month there are exhibitions from independent artists.

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Address:
Viale Col Di Lana 5a
20136 Milan

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 39-(0)2-89829700

Worthwhile

Reader Suggested: Great store and great people. They carry many of the (women's clothing) brands you mention and support and they also have a great website/online store with fantastic customer service. It's a small "mom and pop" store in a historic downtown, great feeling both in-store and online. They also have a...

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Address:
268 King Street
Charleston SC 29401

Site: Official Site Open Link in New Window
Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-843-723-4418
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

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...

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Address:
8064 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-323-653-2188
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7:30 Sun: 12-6

Zekka

Reader Suggested: Zekka is a unique shopping desitination in Perth Western Australia carrying a wide selection of international menswear including Ann Demeulemeester, Rick Owens, Julius, Raf Simons, Comme des Garcons, Attachment among others. Zekka is housed in a turn of the century converted warehouse space that also includes a small...

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Address:
74-76 King Street
Perth Western Australia 6000

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Online Shopping: No
Phone: +61-(0)8-9481-1772
Hours: Mon-Thu: 10-5 Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-5 Sun: 12-4

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