After an outfit that says casual without suggesting distressed? American Rag is less daunting than a used-clothing shop but a cut above chain institutions...

'Vintage lingerie' sounds pretty scary, but here it's all about the 1920s boudoir theming. While there is the odd second-hand slip, nightie or corset for...

The shop in Hayes Valley sells a handsome array of shoes by European designers. On big sale days, expect to queue for those Cydwoq knee-high boots.

Citizen is all about upscale utilitarian chic, meaning Scotch & Soda, Ben Sherman and Fred Perry appear alongside Ted Baker, Jack Spade and Gucci...

The logo fabric in the window of this pristine designer outlet gives no sense of the high-quality leather or suede totes, satchels and accessories within....

Autumn Carey-Adamme's métier is bespoke corsets. Select style, fabric and colour and, by the magic of 12 individual measurements, she'll create a custom-fit...

Federico de Vera's covetable jewellery - yellow tourmaline, carnelian, rose-cut diamond - ranges from intricate beadwork to clean-lined intaglios. Don't...

In this haberdasher's for women, Slavin designs and displays her trademark fashions: menswear-inspired clothing in rich, subtle colours and lush fabrics....

Since 1946, Edwards Luggage has been kitting people out with everything they need to hit the road, or the skies, from trim carry-ons to duffle bags and...

Antique fabrics are the highlight at Erica Tanov - and they're multitasking in the form of gossamer party dresses, bed linens, delicate lingerie and...

This could be rocker LA, by way of a Mad Max meets Deadwood cowboy apocalypse, if it wasn't fixed in the grungy heart of the Mission. Phoebe Minona Durland...

If it's important that you travel in style, Flight 001 is the place to go. Streamlined like a jet airliner, the store sells beautiful modern designs, from...

Juniors will go knock-off crazy for this rock-bottom low-priced mecca of flirty dresses, skimpy club-kid gear and skinny jeans. Larger sizes will have to...

Peruse local creations of silver and semi-precious stones, as well as funky beads and antique bracelets. Designs run from fresh and modern to mumsy.