January 15, 2009

F.I.G. Dallas

Wholesale contemporary fashion mart, which also hosts mega sales open to the public featuring looks from local boutiques. The sweeping, minimalist space is also available to rent for private parties (Nicole Richie had a book signing here).

  Arts District, Fashion, Celebrity Sightings, Fashion Incubator

March 26, 2008

Look Boutique San Francisco

At this minimalist art gallery/boutique in the Tendernob, owner Jessica Silverman curates a tightly edited combo of fashion, books, music, and art that rotates every four to six weeks.

  Tendernob, Fashion

November 26, 2007

Green Grass Boutique Miami

  Brickell, Culture, Artsy

August 4, 2008

Vacation Gallery and Boutique Atlanta

Only the hippest hipsters seem to get clued into the after-hours concerts and conceptual art gallery openings, but average Joes can shop vintage accessories, clothing, and records anytime.

  Poncey-Highland, Fashion, Indie Designers, Live Music

November 12, 2009

20Twenty Seattle

Get your ’80s duds here. The Old Ballard secondhand shop also shows first-rate art and local designers’ wares.

  Adams, Fashion, Cool Kids, Vintage

September 8, 2009

Melet Mercantile New York

Beachy outpost of a Soho showroom with vintage collectibles like rare surfboards and special accessories stylists like to fight over.

  Fashion, Hard-to-Find Lines, Limited Editions

September 9, 2008

RAG Co-Op San Francisco

Residents Apparel Gallery is a clothing cooperative and gallery where local designers and artists rent rack/shelf space; consign their wares; and test new designs, gain visibility, and build a clientele.

  Hayes Valley, Fashion, Indie, Indie Designers