September 22, 2009

Ron Herman Los Angeles

Need a Free City hoodie? Ron Herman. Need a special party dress? Ron Herman. Need the latest jeans? Ron Herman. The legendary shopping destination with locations in West Hollywood, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, and Malibu needs no further explanation.

  Beverly Hills, Fashion, Designer Clothing

September 8, 2009

Bergdorf Goodman New York

These are premier designers and their luxury goods. Must admit that just swinging that fudge-striped bag around town somehow feels over the top.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Celebrity Sightings, Designer Clothing

September 8, 2009

Chalk Chicago

Whoever says the city’s where it’s at hasn’t been to Chalk, an Evanston boutique. Hard-to-find lines (Hache, Elaine Kim, The Row for men) and better known collections (Stella McCartney, Chris Benz, Balenciaga) make this shop totally worth the trek.

  Evanston, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Worth the Drive

September 8, 2009

Eva Gentry New York

Well-edited but hearty collection of favorite lines like Rag & Bone, Marni, Rick Owens, and Helmut Lang. In the accessories department you’ll find Dries Van Noten shoes, Phillip Crangi jewels, and Jas M.B. handbags.

  BoCoCa, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Hard-to-Find Lines

September 8, 2009

Noodle Stories Los Angeles

Slurp up uncomplicated yet sturdy designer pieces by Y’s by Yohji Yamamoto or Martin Margiela in the tightly edited boutique. You can also fill up on shoes and bags.

  Beverly Center, Fashion, Designer Clothing

September 8, 2009

Fix Chicago

Sister-owned West Loop spot brims with designer duds (Vince, Mackage, Smythe, Cleobella, Dekkori, Grace Sun) for men and women.

  Near West Side, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Exclusives