Must-see shopping in The USA

  • Alexis Bittar

    Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey

    High-end women's jewelry known for Bittar's use of lucite, which is hand carved and painted in his Brooklyn studio. Some of it looks like stone. He…

  • Dog Eared Books

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    Action-packed shelves of novels and graphic novels keep Missionistas well read, and trusty staff picks ensure you don't miss out on key local authors and…

  • Sid Mashburn

    Atlanta

    Menswear designer Sid Mashburn has since expanded nationally, but it all started in Atlanta, where 80% of his high-end boutique and haberdashery…

  • Penelope’s

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    Penelope’s is a warm boutique for twenty- and thirty-somethings. It offers both men’s and women’s fashions (they’re new, but look thrift-store-bought)…

  • San Francycle

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    Keep those muscles warm and show local cyclist pride as you whip through downtown streets wearing San Francycle's California-bear-on-a-bicycle tee and SF…

  • Virtu

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    'Come In, We're Awesome' says the sign on the front door. Gregarious owner Julie has been running this Bucktown boutique for two decades and it's become a…

  • Pre to Post Modern

    Nashville

    This shop is an explosion of color and kitsch with its superb selection of vintage items with a distinctly mid-century flavor. Pop culture collectibles…

  • Last Straw

    San Francisco

    Gifts come from the heart inside this front-parlor gift shop, packed with outer-avenues necessities: flax clothing, indigo beach totes and fisherman's…

  • Idlewild Books

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Named after JFK airport’s original moniker, this indie travel bookstore gets feet seriously itchy. Books are divided by region and cover guidebooks as…

  • Permanent Records

    Los Angeles

    Permanent's black crates are jammed with new and used vinyl. The Chicago import pays decent money for vinyl, which translates into a strong offering of…

  • Antique Alley

    Honolulu

    Unbelievably crammed with rare collectibles and other cast-off memorabilia from Hawaii through the decades, this co-op shop, which once cameoed on PBS’…

  • After School Matters Store

    Chicago

    Painters, sculptors and other visual artists and craftspeople get paid for creating their wares while teaching inner-city teens – who serve as apprentices…

  • The Elephant's Perch

    Idaho

    Fully stocked store and incredibly knowledgeable outdoor specialists. They can outfit you with just about everything you need to explore the endless…

  • Old Ironside Tattoo

    Honolulu

    Come here for Hawaiian-style tattoos in Sailor Jerry's old shop. This is where WWII sailors and soldiers fulfilled the third part of their legendary motto…

  • Tina Frey

    San Francisco

    Popsicles, tide pools, stained glass: Tina Frey's hand-cast vessels light up rooms and fire up neurons with their hypnotic, translucent color. If the urge…

  • Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co

    New York City

    This curious shop sells capes, masks, utility belts, invisibility goggles, buckets of antimatter and other essentials for budding superheroes…but the on…

  • Lyle Tuttle Tattoo Art Museum & Shop

    North Beach & Chinatown

    Tattooed ladies are the life's work of icon Lyle Tuttle, who inked women across seven continents – including Janis Joplin, Cher and Joan Baez. Since the…

  • Cris Consignment

    San Francisco

    Nob Hill socialites share a secret that's hiding in plain sight on Polk St: hot-off-the-runway high-end fashion for men and women, bought and sold on…

  • Nisolo

    Nashville

    Buttery soft leather goods perch like gorgeous runway models in this minimalist store and showroom. But these boots and bags are more than a guilty…

  • Mindfulnest

    Los Angeles

    A quirky concept store dedicated to Stateside designers, artists and artisans. Stock up on contemporary photography and digital art, playful buttons,…

  • Fatted Calf

    The Haight & Hayes Valley

    Host gifts that earn return invitations to SF dinner parties come from Fatted Calf. This Bay Area salumi maker's showcase is a one-stop shop for…

  • Fong On

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Shuttering after an 80-plus-year run, family-operated tofu purveyor Fong Inn Two recently got a reboot. Catering to both a new generation and devoted,…

  • Artist & Craftsman Supply

    North Beach & Chinatown

    Ditch your day job and take up painting at this employee-owned art-supply store, housed in the former Hippodrome burlesque theater. This Barbary Coast hot…

  • Meadowsweet Mercantile

    Philadelphia

    Vintage apparel gets a stylish makeover at this appealing boutique full of t-shirts, jeans, sweaters and accessories. Toward the back there's a separate…

  • Housing Works Thrift Shop

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    The flagship for 13 other branches around town, this shop with its swank window displays looks more boutique than thrift, but its selections of clothes,…

  • Book Culture

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    The warm aesthetic and friendliness of this neighborhood bookstore belies its size and selection. It caters not just to literary types but to gift hunters…

  • Kim + Ono

    North Beach & Chinatown

    Hollywood pinups borrowed their slinky silk-robe style from Chinatown burlesque stars back in the '30s – and now you can rock that retro hottie look in…

  • Distractions

    The Haight & Hayes Valley

    Strap on goggles and hang onto your top hat: with steampunk styling from Distractions, tonight you're gonna party like it's 1899. This gold-rush mad…

  • Marky's Gourmet

    Miami

    A Miami institution among Russians, Russophiles and those that simply love to explore global cuisine, Marky's has been going strong since 1983. In-the…

  • Asmbly Hall

    The Haight & Hayes Valley

    Get geared up in San Francisco–designed styles to suit every local weather condition: arctic Alamo Square winds require minimalist Golden Gate hoodies,…

  • Where the Sidewalk Ends

    Cape Cod

    Bibliophiles should make sure to stop in this beautiful barn full of books. There's an adjacent children's annex which hosts summertime kids' events …

  • Historic Annapolis Museum & Store

    Maryland

    The well-stocked gift store – run by the city's historic preservation group – is a great spot for nautically themed gifts and regional products. The long…

  • Heath Ceramics

    Sausalito

    Near Sausalito's houseboat docks, this factory has been baking and glazing iconic dinnerware and home goods made of clay since 1959. Even chef Alice…

  • Lehman's

    Ohio

    Lehman's is an absolute must-see. It is the Amish community's main purveyor of modern-looking products that use no electricity, housed in a 32,000-sq-ft…

  • C Madeleine’s

    Miami

    The queen of vintage Miami, C Madeleine’s is more than your standard used-clothes write-off. This is a serious temple to classical style, selling Yves…

  • MadeHere PDX

    Portland

    This expansive shop in the Pearl sources from more than 280 different suppliers, all based in the Pacific Northwest. Everything is made locally, from…

  • Next Adventure

    Portland

    This awesome outdoor store has plenty of sports clothing (including discounted items) and gear for hiking, camping, skiing and whatever else you have in…

  • Loved to Death

    The Haight & Hayes Valley

    Stuffed deer exchange glassy stares with skeletons over rusty dental tools: the signs are ominous, and for sale. Head upstairs for Goth gifts, including…

  • Personnel of New York

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    This small, delightful indie shop sells women's designer clothing from unique labels from the East and West Coasts and beyond. Look for easy-to-wear Sunja…

  • Craft Beer Cellar

    Michigan

    Forgot to buy takeaway beers at your favorite local brewery? Fix the problem here. The shop sells bottles and cans from heaps of Michigan suds makers. You…

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