Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Men's Clothes
For men's designer brands,
sportswear, shoes, and
accessories with a European
influence try Rolo . Brooks
Brothers was the first retailer
of readymade clothes for men in
the United States. The company
is now known for its smart suits
and button-down shirts.
Rugged and fashionable
outdoor clothing is available
from Eddie Bauer . The Gap and
Old Navy combine casual
hipness with affordable prices.
Men requiring larger sizes can
buy travelwear and sweaters,
and be fitted for both formal
and business suits, at Rochester
Big and Tall . Body , on Castro
Street, is a mecca for form-fitting
T-shirts, tops, underwear, shoes,
and more.
Shoes
Top-quality footwear is available
at Kenneth Cole and Kate
Spade , which delivers classic
yet inspired shoes, bags, and
accessories. Best names in
comfort are at Ria's , including
Clarks, Birkenstock, Timberland,
Sebago, and Rockport.
Nike Town is a megastore for
sneakers, and DSW Shoe
Warehouse offers an enormous
range of discounted shoes.
Shoe Biz II , one of two Shoe Biz
stores on Haight Street, is easy to
spot with its dinosaur mascot
figure outside. The music and
relaxing chairs in the store are an
easy way to slide in and out of a
large sneaker selection. Shoe Biz I
has fashion-aware, value- priced
everyday shoes. Merrell shoes are
reliably stylish and comfortable.
Foot Worship stocks women's
sizes from 5-14, personally
assisting a clientele that enjoys
a precarious stiletto heel.
adventuring whims. REI
bargain prices on the first
Saturday of the month and
seasonal sales are a good
bet for skiing, snowboarding,
cycling, paddling, and
comfortable travelwear.
The North Face started in
North Beach in 1966 and
provides outerwear designed
for sub-freezing temperatures.
Patagonia 's mountain climbing
roots developed organic cotton,
and moisture- and heat-
resistant clothing for activities
ranging from climbing, surfing,
running, and mountain biking
to yoga.
Sportswear
Devoted baseball fans shop for
logo caps to pants at SF Giants
Dugout stores. A wide display
of authorized NFL and NBA
team sweatshirts and
sweatpants are available at the
NFL College Shop at PIER 39.
San Francisco 49er jerseys and
varsity jackets are popular buys
at Champs .
Independent Lombardi
Sports stocks lacrosse to
lifestyle sportswear.
The Adidas Store has a great
variety of classic shoes, sporty
apparel, and genuine athletic
wear for men and women.
Specialty sportswear and gear
shops include Golfsmith , for
both golf and tennis, and
Athleta , which offers all types
of exercise clothes for women.
For name-embossed San
Francisco T-shirts, hoodies,
or sleepwear, Only in San
Francisco at Fisherman's
Wharf has one of the widest
selections available.
Women's Clothes
Many of the world's famous
names in fashion are in San
Francisco, including Chanel ,
Gucci , and Louis Vuitton .
Prada is famous for its extra-
fine merino wool and cashmere
clothes. Banana Republic and
Marciano provide stylish,
wearable clothes.
Hip, cute, and comfortable
workout attire can be found at
trendy Lululemon . Loehmann's
sells designer clothing from
New York and Europe at a
discount. Ann Taylor has well-
made suits, blouses, evening
dresses, and sweaters. Bebe
stocks contemporary clothing
for the chic and slim. Lane
Bryant offers stylish and
flattering designs in sizes
12-26. Urban Outfitters has
chic second-hand and new
clothes, and Anthropologie
has stylish vintage-inspired
looks that include denim
and dresses.
Lingerie
San Francisco's playful side gets
indulged, too. Alla Prima Fine
Lingerie fits the finest European
brand name underwear, silky
gowns, and camisoles. Victoria's
Secret has San Francisco
outposts, including Union
Square. America's first topless
dancer designs and sells at
her store, Carol Doda's
Champagne & Lace Lingerie .
Leather Clothing
In San Francisco, leatherwear
is an antidote to fog effects as
well as a lifestyle declaration.
Fog City Leather custom-makes
alligator jackets and purveys
head-to-pants leather clothing.
A local institution for more than
80 years, Golden Bear
Sportswear uses the highest
quality leather for its handmade
jackets in a variety of modern
and classic styles.
Vintage Clothing
Buffalo Exchange and
Crossroads Trading offer
secondhand clothing with
something of a history.
Wasteland in the Haight-
Ashbury District is known for
its vintage clothes and, in the
same district, Static offers a
wide range of carefully selected
high-end vintage items. Clothes
Contact sells vintage clothes by
the pound.
Children's Clothes
Colorful collections of cotton
clothing, including tie-dyed and
ethnic styles, as well as a large
selection of hats, are on display
at Kids Only . Small Frys is a local
favorite for cotton attire. Gap
Kids and Baby Gap are good
on selection, size, and color.
Outdoor Outfitters
There is a lot of accessible
outdoor space around the city
and Northern California, with
active adult clothing, gear, and
equipment stores to provide for
 
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