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Hayes Valley
Proclaiming their taste for
progressive style, the people
at
Acrimony
pride themselves
on delivering an assortment
of contemporary designers.
It is all about independence
and an evolving style at this
über-hip, street-smart shop.
lifestyles in this neighborhood;
shopping is amusing as well
as intriguing. If a garment's
function or how to wear it is
unclear, don't hesitate to ask.
Citizen Clothing
is a particularly
well-stocked store.
appeals to the younger set
who patronize clubs that seem
to blossom from nowhere at
night.
Isda & Co
reflects its
designer's preference for spare,
and simple unisex clothing.
Union Square
You won't find stiff-collared work
shirts or ties at this outpost of
John Varvatos
. A truly American
sensibility defines this designer's
lifestyle brand, which is a
favorite of many LA celebrities.
The clothes have attitude,
whether it be athletic punk or
vintage-inspired sportswear.
Fillmore
Fillmore Street's Victorian
buildings and the creation of the
Jazz Preservation District lend
hip history and ambience to this
strolling strip.
Mrs. Dewson's
Hats
gained fame as former
mayor Willie Brown's hatmaker.
Noe Valley
Beautiful clothing carefully
tweaked to suit a woman's
lifestyle can be found at
boutique
Rabat
, in this hip
part of town. Their shoes are
stylish and comfortable and
their handbags well designed
and fashionable.
Haight-Ashbury
Wandering along Haight Street,
it is easy to spot tie-dye T-shirts
and vintage clothing stores.
Piedmont Boutique
's landmark
giantess legs adorned with
fishnet stockings mark one
store where clothing patterns
are still cut by hand.
Union Street
It is a short walk from the
nearby apartments and
mansions to this cheerful
street of small boutiques.
Mimi's on Union
touts
wearable art like hand-painted
kimonos, scarves, and jackets.
South of Market
The SoMa area, once full of
warehouses and flophouses,
now has swanky studios and
lofts aplenty. It still possesses a
gritty, no-nonsense quality that
DIRECTORY
San Francisco
and Other US
Designers
Betsey Johnson
160 Geary St.
Map
5 C5.
Te l
398-2516.
Diana Slavin
3 Claude Lane.
Map
5 C4.
Te l
677-9939.
Emporio Armani
Boutique
1 Grant Ave.
Map
5 C5.
Te l
677-9400.
Joanie Char
537 Sutter St.
Map
5 B4.
Te l
399-9867.
MAC
387 Grove St.
Map
4 F5.
Te l
863-3011.
Sunhee Moon
3167 16th St.
Map
10 E2.
Te l
355-1800.
Bay Area Mall
Outlets
Great Mall
447 Great Mall Dr,
Milpitas.
Te l
408-945-4022.
Petaluma Village
Premium Outlets
2220 Petaluma Blvd,
North Petaluma.
Te l
707-778-9300.
Hayes Valley
Acrimony
333 Hayes St.
Map
4 F5.
Te l
861-1025.
Noe Valley
Rabat
4001 24th St.
Map
10 D4.
Te l
282-7861.
South of Market
Isda & Co
21 South Park St.
Map
11 C1.
Te l
512-0313.
Union Square
John Varvatos
152 Geary St.
Map
5 C5.
Te l
986-0138.
Union Street
Mimi's on Union
2133 Union St.
Map
4 D3.
Te l
921-2178.
Weston Wear
569 Valencia St.
Map
10 F2.
Te l
621-1480.
Wilkes Bashford
375 Sutter St.
Map
5 C4.
Te l
986-4380.
Discount
Designer Clothes
and Outlets
Burlington Coat
Factory
899 Howard St.
Map
11 B2.
Te l
495-7234.
Jeremy's
2 South Park St.
Map
11 C1.
Te l
882-4929.
Jessica McClintock
Boutique
1400 16th St.
Map
11 B3.
Te l
553-8390.
Skechers USA
2600 Mission St.
Map
10 F3.
Te l
401-6211.
Castro District
Citizen Clothing
489 Castro St.
Map
10 D3.
Te l
575-3560.
Fillmore
Mrs Dewson's Hats
2050 Fillmore St.
Map
4 D4.
Te l
346-1600.
Haight-Ashbury
Piedmont Boutique
1452 Haight St.
Map
9 C1.
Te l
864-8075.