March 31, 2008

Acrimony San Francisco

The vibe is street tough meets refined sophisticate at this Hayes Valley boutique. Pieces from United Bamboo, Hellz Bells, and Quail mingle with menswear-inspired pieces from Swedish label Minimarket.

  Hayes Valley, Fashion, Avant-Garde, Indie

October 1, 2007

Eco Citizen Boutique San Francisco

This Russian Hill boutique is devoted to earth-loving, fair trade attire that’s actually chic (think Stewart + Brown and Linda Loudermilk).

  Fashion, Ecofriendly, Indie

October 5, 2005

Metier San Francisco

This downtown boutique has the best-edited selection of contemporary designers in the city (think Phillip Lim, Acne, Isabel Marant) and a killer jewelry selection to boot.

  Fashion, Avant-Garde, Indie

November 3, 2006

Anica Boutique San Francisco

This small Russian Hill shop’s muted grays showcase a fine-tuned mix of classic vintage pieces and avant-garde designers like Eskell, Fremont, and Kate and Kass.

  Russian Hill, Fashion, Avant-Garde, Indie

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

September 9, 2008

RAG Co-Op San Francisco

Residents Apparel Gallery is a clothing cooperative and gallery where local designers and artists rent rack/shelf space; consign their wares; and test new designs, gain visibility, and build a clientele.

  Hayes Valley, Fashion, Indie, Indie Designers

October 11, 2007

Gimme Shoes San Francisco

One peek in this shoe shop and you’ll say, “Gimme more.” This is SF’s go-to for footwear with an edge from indie designers like Rachel Comey, Loeffler Randall, and Dries van Noten.

  Hayes Valley, Fashion, Avant-Garde, Indie