A market worth a peek is San Francisco's Alemany Flea Market, held in the concrete freeway nexus of Highways 101 and 280, at 100 Alemany Boulevard. This...
concrete freeway nexus of Highways 101 and 280Every 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...
77 O'Farrell StreetFor a taste of incense-burning, multiculti Berkeley grit, stop at the Berkeley Flea Market, conveniently located at the Ashby BART station parking lot, at...
Ashby BART station parking lotFilling 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...
Westfield San Francisco Centre, 845 Market StreetFederico de Vera's covetable jewellery - yellow tourmaline, carnelian, rose-cut diamond - ranges from intricate beadwork to clean-lined intaglios. Don't...
29 Maiden LaneThis 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...
510 Valencia StreetJuniors 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 StreetPeruse local creations of silver and semi-precious stones, as well as funky beads and antique bracelets. Designs run from fresh and modern to mumsy.
2115 Fillmore Street
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...
135 Post Street
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...
150 Powell StreetGorgeous letterpress cards, charming print bags, delicate jewellery and oodles of whimsical baby clothes make this a must-stop on the way to a girlie soirée...
540 Hayes StreetThree generations of the Macchiarini family have been crafting African-inspired jewellery for more than 70 years. They also do custom wedding rings,...
1453 Grant AvenueThe 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...
170 O'Farrell StreetTouted as a 'premier Downtown design boutique', Metier is indeed Serious Fashion. From slouchy sophistication care of Cathy Waterman, the glamorous...
355 Sutter StreetNow commonly referred to as 'Needless Markup', Neiman Marcus was revered by old San Francisco society back in the day - when labels said 'Exclusively for...
150 Stockton Street