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( 210-223-3453;
www.parishatters.com
; 119 Broadway St; 9:30am-6:30pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
Des-
pite the name, this is no Parisian millinery, but a purveyor of fine cowboy hats since 1917.
You'll walk out looking like a real cowboy with headgear that's been shaped and fitted to
your very own noggin. It's one of the best places in the state to get a Stetson (or whatever
brand of hat is mutually agreed to suit you).
Alamo Quarry Market
MAP
( 210-824-8885; 255 E Basse Rd; 10am-9pm Mon-Sat, noon-6pm Sun)
Making fine use of an old
19th-century cement plant, this outdoor mall has plenty of top-brand stores, a multiplex
cinema and restaurants. A few Austin-based chains here include Whole Foods Market for
groceries, Amy's Ice Creams and the outdoors outfitter Whole Earth Provision Co.
Cinema and restaurant hours vary.
MALL
San Angel Folk Art Gallery
MAP
( 210-226-6688;
www.sanangelfolkart.com
; 110 Blue Star; 11am-6pm)
Located inside the Blue Star
Arts Complex, this store has a fabulous collection of colorful and whimsical folk art, and
is a good place to start when exploring the shops and galleries.
ARTS
Adelante Boutique
MAP
CLOTHING
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( 210-826-6770;
www.adelanteboutique.com
; 303 Pearl Pkwy, Suite 107; 10am-5:30pm Mon-Sat)
Like a
romantic breath of fresh air, this shop has mix-and-match pieces in vibrant prints and fab-
rics you won't find anywhere else. It also sells designer jewelry imports in a new location
over in the Pearl Complex.
Hogwild Records
MAP
( 210-733-5354; 1824 N Main Ave; 10am-9pm Mon-Sat, noon-8pm Sun)
With an expert selection of
vinyl, Hogwild also vends tapes and CDs. If you're after alt-country, punk 'zines or rare
drum'n'bass records, this independent music store is the place. Just look for the front
door, plastered with band flyers and deep layers of stickers.
MUSIC
Ranch at the Rim
CLOTHING
