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

October 20, 2008

Helpers House of Couture San Francisco

Style icon and philanthropist Joy Venturini Bianchi’s boutique is filled with killer vintage mixed with new designers, and 100 percent of proceeds benefits local nonprofit Helpers of the Mentally Retarded. To find out the secret address, you must first make an appointment.

  Fashion, Do-Gooder, Vintage

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

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

June 1, 2006

Ver Unica San Francisco

This small Hayes Valley gem stocks one of the city’s better collections of vintage frocks, as well as costume jewelery and shoes.

  Hayes Valley, Fashion, Vintage