Violet Pepper (CLOSED)

A former buyer for indie shop Dalaga, Jade Elzien opens her first boutique, named after her daughter. Brooklyn artist Caleb Engstrom (calebengstrom.org) created the custom raw-wood racks and counters that display feminine threads ($55–$178), footwear ($99–$150) and locally made jewelry ($22–$238) from indie brands such as Erica Weiner, Cooper & Ella and All Black. Expect to find Isabel Lu houndstooth sweaters ($92), G.H. Bass & Co. leather penny loafers ($99) and Ann-Ya leather paint-splattered pouches ($45).