There’s no question about it: You’ve got baggage. Why not tote the best-looking kind with beautifully constructed leather goods from this local designer’s accessory flagship? Androgynous handbags, wallets, biz card cases, and more appeal equally to men and women, regardless of whom has more to hide.
Beautifully crafted, mostly Italian shoes are the specialty at Bulo (although it stocks some American designers, too). These kicks don’t come cheap, but they’re well worth it for their highly stylized design. A few handbags round out the selection.
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Head to this Laurel Heights Victorian parlor for designer fashions, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and hats from nearly every era. The assortment includes never-worn collectibles in mint condition.
Not only does this spa/boutique offer a vast selection of stellar treatments (facials, peels, massages, waxing), but it’s also chockful of skin care and aromatherapy products, perfumes, jewelry, and handbags from around the globe.
This Hayes Valley boutique is a go-to spot for clothing, jewelry, and handbags from the latest contemporary designers.
Handbags, handbags, and more handbags, in all shapes and sizes, and many from local designers. There are a few wallets and the like thrown in for good measure, but really, you’re here for the bags.
The infamous designer’s Maiden Lane boutique is the perfect backdrop for the pretty clothing, shoes, and handbags from his fancy collection.
This whimsical, three-level boutique stocks both vintage and new items. Jewelry, housewares, men’s, and intimates, as well as unusual gift ideas are the shop’s specialties.
Score modern basics and utilitarian bags for both men and women at this Cow Hollow boutique. Salespeople are accommodating and make for a pleasant shopping experience.
Bauble collectors seeking accessories with an edge need look no further than this teeny enclave with stunning pieces by (mostly) local designers. The tightly edited assortment evolves constantly and runs the gamut in pricing, making for easy gift inspiration (whether you’re the lucky recipient or not).