“Shop” listings
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Fabric8
This gallery has more than just art for sale. We especially liked the limited edition tees and hoodies, but the hip kiddie duds deserve a shout-out too. Visit the back porch for a humble but neat little sculpture garden with changing exhibitions. (09/2011)
3318 22nd St
415-647-5888
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Lavish
Soaps, candles, books, stationery, bags, jewelry— oh, and did we mention clothes? If it's lavish and fabulous, chances are it's here. Set in the chic shopping district of Hayes Valley, the style goes beyond the easy “put a bird on it to make it cute” of some places and extends into the truly charming. (09/2011)
508 Hayes St
415-565-0540
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Green Apple Books
This local institution, one of the last of the big independent bookstores, sells both new and used books. Indecisive readers looking for a good tome should check out the book of the month: The bibliophiles at Green Apple are so confident in their selection that they offer your money back if you're not satisfied. (08/2011)
506 Clement St
415-387-2272
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Omnivore Bookstore
After you've stocked up on kitchen utensils, come here for tomes on how to use them to create deliciousness. Featuring new and vintage books on food, it also hosts celeb chef book signings and seminars on topics like urban gardening. (05/2011)
3885a Cesar Chavez St
415-282-4712
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Cartoon Art Museum Store
In a city famous for its groundbreaking comic scene—Robert Crumb is just one of many cartoonists that called San Francisco home—this wondrous shop has all manner of comics, from punk underground to glossy full-color books. It also carries stationary and other gift items. (04/2011)
655 Mission St
415-227-8666
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Flight 001
To the delight of frequent fliers, this retro modern travel store sells designer luggage, travel kits and loads of hip accessories and gadgets, with an emphasis on all-in-one function. (04/2011)
525 Hayes St
415-487-1001
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CARY LANE
This higher-end discount store specializes in designer samples and vintage clothing. There’s plenty for both guys and ladies, and it’s set smack-dab in the middle of Hayes Valley, known for its charming little boutiques. (01/2011)
560 Laguna St
415-896-4210
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COMIX EXPERIENCE
This outwardly unassuming shop holds a world of wonder within that will satisfy both die-hard comic fans and those new to the experience. The collection of graphic novels— a nice intro to comics for people who haven’t read them lately—is outstanding, and the selection of new series is solid. (01/2011)
305 Divisadero St
415-863-9258
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TRUNK
This store is a sort of permanent trunk sale for local clothes designers and jewelry artists. The people you see working there are the designers themselves, who are more than happy to talk about their work. (11/2010)
544 Haight St
415-861-5310
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SFMOMA MUSEUMSTORE
The museum definitely merits a look, but the gift shop is an experience in and of itself. Books on San Francisco, funky knick-knacks, ultra-cool kitchen utensils and other quirky finds abound. (11/2010)
151 Third St
415-357-4035
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HAIGHT STREET WORK CLOTHES
This is the place to go for manly but coollooking cold-weather gear, like pea coats, gloves and scarves. It also sells clothing by Dickies and Ben Davis—think hipster chic meets truly utilitarian. (09/2010)
631 Haight St
415-621-2181
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PAXTON GATE’S CURIOSITIES FOR KIDS
Like the original Paxton Gate a few doors down, this place is full of curiosities fit for a mad 18th-century scientist (also this store has fewer spooky items than its predecessor). Browse educational toys like DIY edible gardens, ships in bottles and vintage phenakistoscope animation kits. (09/2010)
766 Valencia St
415-252-9990
paxtongate.com
