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...
1305 Van Ness AvenueThe 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.
418 Hayes StreetCitizen is all about upscale utilitarian chic, meaning Scotch & Soda, Ben Sherman and Fred Perry appear alongside Ted Baker, Jack Spade and Gucci...
536 Castro StreetIn this haberdasher's for women, Slavin designs and displays her trademark fashions: menswear-inspired clothing in rich, subtle colours and lush fabrics....
3 Claude LaneJuniors 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...
7 Powell StreetThe richer fare at this fashion-forward, gender-neutral shoe salon includes Paul Smith, Costume National and Miu Miu. An impressive cache of trainers and...
416 Hayes StreetThe Harputs family has been supplying the 'hood - and the rock stars who'd play down the street at the Fillmore auditorium - with kicks since 1978. These...
1527 Fillmore StreetDare any fashion follower to not snap up a glossy handbag, a pair of over-the-top earrings or a lacy frock at this trend-driven giant. Stella McCartney and...
150 Powell StreetSneaker demons will love the limited-edition Adidas, Nike and New Balance rarities sold at this streamlined, personable shoe shop. Be sure to check out the...
516 Hayes Street
Jeremy's sits on a sunny corner of South Park, hawking designer wares at discount store prices. It's a label-whore's dream come true, especially the...
2 South ParkCooler than cool and extremely well priced, this brilliantly edited vintage outpost has become a must-shop for hipsters in search of granny sundresses, glam...
1201A Guerrero StreetSparkly chic is what Rabat's about. A huge variety of shoes, accessories and women's clothing provides reams of material for you to work with, and the staff...
4001 24th StreetThe second-hand gear on offer here, mixed with new clothing, is more artfully collated than elsewhere in the Mission. In German, Schauplatz means...
791 Valencia StreetWhether you need a spike heel or a hot-pink pointy-toed flat, Shoe Biz adds a bit of punky glamour to current trends. Trainer addicts should head for Shoe...
1446 Haight Street'Vintage for the modern' is the hallmark of this boutique with a distinct high-'70s, rocker-tough and California-cool sensibility. Read: used denim and...
1764 Haight Street