San Francisco - February 22, 2006

The Y Factor

Harputs Market

Certain objects are harder to resist than others: M&Ms, champagne, and generally anything that elicits the response, “Why not?”

Brace yourself for Harputs Market, a new luxury boutique on Fillmore that’ll have you spouting justifications a mile a minute.

Home to the world’s largest collection of Y-3 (the stellar team effort between Adidas and Yohji Yamamoto), the moody, minimalist space (big enough to race a bike through) spotlights racks of his and hers sport couture.

But we’re not talking just fancy spandex. Impeccably tailored, military-inspired suits and coats will have you catwalk-ready, as will silk-blend hoodies and chic puffer vests. Your feet will love white leather biker boots, rubber ballerina flats, and ergonomic soccer kicks: They all have handy-dandy sneaker cleats (for optimum hill performance, of course).

Why not, indeed.

In fact, why not four or five?

Harputs Market, 1525 Fillmore Street, at Ofarrell Street (415-922-9644 or harputs.com).