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