Every fashionista's best friend, Barneys arrived in San Francisco in 2007 in a quiet, low-key manner in keeping with its tasteful style (and perhaps the...

'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...

Filling the retail gap between Macy's and Neiman Marcus, the Little Brown Bag's temple to luxe wares has finally touched down in San Francisco, in the...

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...

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

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...

Established in 1861, Gump's is the place where moneyed San Franciscans buy wedding presents, china and a variety of baubles, from black pearls to custom...

Dare 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...

The definitive department store: what Macy's lacks in grace, it more than makes up for in discounts. Join the fray and pick up shoes, home furnishings, and...

Now commonly referred to as 'Needless Markup', Neiman Marcus was revered by old San Francisco society back in the day - when labels said 'Exclusively for...

Bourgeois old Nordstrom has something for everyone - there's even a spa on the top floor. The expansive men's section includes Ben Sherman and Ted Baker,...

Sparkly 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...

The San Francisco branch of this upmarket store is less claustrophobic than most of its ilk. The second floor offers designers such as Marc Jacobs, Moschino...

Sturdy Ben Sherman trousers, adorable Free People cardigans, old-school T-shirts, funky jewellery and tons of jeans at seriously affordable prices. Perfect...