June 15, 2007

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Chariots on Fire

This is the story of two women who collect. Not just to collect, but to prove something to the world. They will sacrifice anything to achieve their goals. Except their honor.

Melodramatic? Perhaps. But Ritz Yagi and Oriana Reich win our respect for Chariots on Fire, their impeccable new design shop in SoMa.

The slick, modern space is home to charming objets d’art (dead stock milkshake glasses, mega-bling paperweights), carefully chosen vintage books, and jewelry that gets the heart racing.

Supple leather pea pod necklaces from Paris, theatrical collars made from gold-plated Venetian glass, and fun charm necklaces from Amsterdam will compete for your attention, but you’ll sprint toward ultra-chic jet rings by Londoner Jacqueline Cullen.

The girls plan to take their show on the road with retail events around town, but feel free to make an appointment or swing by the store.

And share a little taste of victory.

Chariots on Fire, 893a Folsom Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets (415-623-9230 or chariotsonfire.com).