September 8, 2009

Mercy Vintage Now San Francisco

Stocked with clothing, shoes, hats, and jewelry from all decades. Fancy designer pieces cohabitate with no-names, all of which are scored from flea markets, estate sales, and obscure road trips.

  Oakland, Fashion, Awesome Old Shit

September 8, 2009

Molte Cose San Francisco

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.

  Nob Hill, Fashion, Good for Gifts

March 3, 2009

Vintage a la Mode San Francisco

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.

  Pacific Heights, Fashion, Vintage

December 19, 2008

Modern Relics San Francisco

The Inner Richmond’s new Victoriana-meets-Tim Burton fantasyland of jewelry and other oddments belongs to local designer Alix Blüh, who showcases her exquisite creations (and those of others) in rustic antique displays.

  Inner Richmond, Fashion, Good for Gifts, Indie

December 17, 2008

Encore Vintage San Francisco

Pulling from estate sales across the country, this boutique is stocked with a killer selection of vintage boots, jewelry, and accessories.

  Fashion, Vintage

March 5, 2008

Venus Superstar Boutique San Francisco

This boutique within a boutique is located inside Backspace, where local jewelry designer-artist-stylist Rebecca Vandersteen churns out girly-tough creations like chandelier earrings with delicate feathers and semiprecious stones.

  Lower Haight, Fashion, Indie Designers

December 4, 2007

Tre Balm San Francisco

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.

  Laurel Village, Fashion, Beauty Junkies

October 26, 2007

Carrots San Francisco

The word “boutique” doesn’t really do justice to this self-proclaimed “luxury emporium,” which stocks ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, and jewelry in a luxe interior reminiscent of a flat in the Marais.

  Financial District, Fashion, Avant-Garde, Designer Clothing

March 19, 2007

Dish Clothing San Francisco

This Hayes Valley boutique is a go-to spot for clothing, jewelry, and handbags from the latest contemporary designers.

  Hayes Valley, Fashion

February 12, 2007

Claudia Kussano Atelier San Francisco

Jewelry designer Claudia Kussano finds inspiration in nature and exotic travels, stocking her artsy atelier in the Mission with gold and sterling jewelry made with woven horsehair, fossils, coral, and other sublime organic forms.

  Mission, Fashion, Good for Gifts, Outdoorsy