Wasteland started on the UC Berkeley campus in 1986, and is the largest vintage store in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Fransisco. Called the "boutique-chic" Wasteland location, this store has become a destination for both tourists and locals. Find sunglasses and interesting jewelry in the glass cases in the front, where employees buy used merchandise in good condition to resell.
Sumiko is a small boutique on Main Street that offers both inexpensive and high-end domestic and imported dresses, pants, blouses, coats and T-shirts. Some of its lines are brought in from France and Italy. Prices run the gamut and can range anywhere from $15 to $700. The owner, Sumiko, has been in the business for moer than 30 years and recently began expanding her inventory to include sportswear.
Brat is a unique clothing store that has been open for ten years. It is filled with an eclectic array of items ranging from Bettie Page coasters and pins, to novelty gifts and notebooks. Owner Nancy Kaufman stocks her boutique with unique men's and women's clothing. Among Brat's selection are stylish button-ups, shorts, and hats for men as well as dresses and accessories for women. From time to time, Brat hosts parties with a DJ.
Margaret O'Leary is a boutique located in the heart of Santa Monica on Montave Avenue. It is a small chain that carries this San Francisco-based designer's women's clothing line, which started with knitwear and sports wear and since has expanded into the green market, experimenting with bamboo yarn and organic cotton. This boutique also sells a variety of designer labels, jewelry, accessories and shoes. The store displays give off a gallery-like vibe, with its statues and busts littered throughout the store. Margaret O'Leary also hosts trunk shows, art walks and sidewalk sales, fitting with the eclectic tastes of Montana Avenue.
Savannah is a chic boutique located in the heart of Santa Monica on Montana Street. It carries women's clothing from a variety of American and European designers. Its lines can best be described as classy and contemporary for both work and a night on the town.
Subtle Luxury, formerly Subtle Tones, has been located in the heart of Santa Monica on Montana Ave. since 1997. It moved a few doors down to this new location at the beginning of 2010. It sells women's clothing and accessories, and manufactures its own line right here in Los Angeles.
The store specializes in comfy casual cotton and cashmere clothing, lounge wear, scarves and a variety of specialty items. It also offers denim clothing, bath items, candles and wraps. It provides a welcoming shopping experience, with well appointed decor, good customer service and reasonable price points.
Located just a block from the famed Santa Monica Beach, hip'tique offers area residents a stylish blend of wardrobe must-haves, customizable home decor, gift items and more. Recently relocated from the East Coast, hip'tique features items from a number of notable manufacturers, including Susana Monaco, halston heritage, black halo, DVF, C&C California, Sanctuary, Habitual Denim, Tucker, T-Bags and more. The boutique also carries an array of lotions, soaps and accessories.
Citron is a cute boutique located in the heart of Santa Monica on Montana Street. It has a wide selection of choices for both men and women and also carries plus sizes. Its finely-made threads are all designed, dyed and finished in the store. However, it first exports them to China to be tailored. Citron sells its merchandise to all the major high-end department stores, like Dillard's and Nordstrom's, if you are wondering why the style looked so familiar. The store has a nice selection of Asian statues and art on display and for sale. Citron also carries a wide variety of accessories and jewelry, making it a great place to come if you are looking for that perfect artsy gift.
Located in a small commercial center on Main Street between Shoop's Delicatessen and Natural High Lifestyles Boutique, Pebbles is a bright, friendly and welcoming spot. It has been selling its hip, original women's and children's clothing designs for eight years. The shop offers an eclectic array of bold, brightly colored clothing styles for infants to eight-year-olds and their fashion-forward mommies. Online shopping and shipping are also available.
Free People is a boutique located on Main Street across from Santa Monica's Circle Bar. The store has been part of the Main Street architecture since October of 2008. It offers original designs in the boho style with a focus on knit and woven articles. It also offers denim, jackets, shirts, dresses and corduroys. The Free People line is also known for its accessories, including scarves, hats and jewelry.
