If clothes and accessories are your candy, then you know all about low-blood-sugar moments.

There’s nothing chic about them.

Unless one happens to lead you to CandyStore, the just-opened Mission boutique. A haven for up-and-comers and indie designers, it will satisfy all your cravings — from home accessories (Sharon Spain Textiles, Leonor Mataillet, Salvor) and men’s and women’s fashion (Lilja, Gytha Mander, Miele Fresca) to jewelry (Scarlet Buffalo, Anna Bario), handbags (Cookie and the Dude, Crease), and even unicorns (I’m Smitten).

A veritable Willy Wonka for the stylish, CandyStore also houses design studios for small-production brands like Pancake & Franks letterpress, Fluffy Co. accessories, Mabel Chong jewelry, and CMB Sweets.

You’re guaranteed to leave with a sugar high.

And when you need your next fix, you’ll know precisely where to go.


CandyStore San Francisco, 3153 16th Street, at Valencia Street (415-863-8143).