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Overland Gallery of Fine Art
Traditional Western and Russian Impressionist
paintings form the backbone of this gallery's offerings. The works on display here are
museum-quality and prices sometimes approach $100,000. Definitely worth a look. The
gallery also shows the angular Southwest landscapes of Ed Mell.
7155 Main St., Scottsdale.
&
800/920-0220
or 480/947-1934. www.overlandgallery.com.
Wilde Meyer Gallery
Brightly colored and playful are the norm at this gallery,
which represents Linda Carter Holman, a Southwestern favorite who does cowgirl-
inspired paintings. There is another Wilde Meyer gallery at 7100 E. Main St., Scottsdale
(
&
480/947-1489
).
4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale.
&
480/945-2323.
www.wildemeyer.
com.
BOOKS
Major chain bookstores in the area include
Borders,
at Biltmore Fashion Park, 2402 E.
Camelback Rd., Phoenix (
&
602/957-6660), at the Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback
Rd., Scottsdale (
&
480/423-0700), and at 4555 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix (
&
602/953-
9699); and
Barnes & Noble,
10235 N. Metro Pkwy. E., Phoenix (
&
602/678-0088),
in Kierland Commons, North Scottsdale Road and Greenway Road, Scottsdale (
&
480/
948-8551), 10500 N. 90th St., Scottsdale (
&
480/391-0048), and Tempe Marketplace,
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. (
&
480/894-6954).
Guidon Books
Whether you're already a student of Western and Civil War history or
have only recently developed an interest in the past, this cramped little bookshop in Old
Town Scottsdale should not be missed. Rare and out-of-print books are a specialty, but
there are plenty of new books as well. Western Americana and the Civil War are the main
focus here.
7117 W. Main St., Scottsdale.
&
480/945-8811.
www.guidon.com.
FASHION
In addition to the options mentioned below, there are lots of great shops in malls all over
the city. Favorite destinations for upscale fashions include Scottsdale Fashion Square,
Biltmore Fashion Park, the SHOPS Gainey Village, The Borgata of Scottsdale, and el
Pedregal Shops & Dining at The Boulders. See “Malls & Shopping Centers,” below, for
details.
For cowboy and cowgirl attire, see “Western Wear,” below.
Conrad Leather Boutique
It may be hot when you visit Arizona, but remember,
you have to go home where it's probably a whole lot cooler. If you need a new leather
jacket or belt, there's no better place in the Valley to look than this north Scottsdale
boutique. Beautiful leather jackets for both men and women fill the shop.
In el Pedregal,
34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. E-7, Scottsdale.
&
480/488-2190.
Electric Couture
With its way-over-the-top supercluttered decor, this shop feels a bit
like a cross between a drag queen's boutique and a bordello supply store. Got you curi-
ous? The clothes are sexy, that's for sure, and you have to be young and shapely to look
good in anything they sell here. It's just such a fun shop, though—check it out even if
you have no intention of buying. Also be sure to check out Electric Denim, 15435 N.
Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale (
&
480/315-8184
), which is adjacent to a second Electric
Couture (
&
480/948-9341
).
Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix.
&
480/947-0651.
www.electriccouture.com.
Scottsdale Jean Company
If you're searching for the latest high-fashion jeans,
don't leave town without dropping by this shop in north Scottsdale. It has the biggest
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