Owned and run by a close knit family with an aim and sole focus to retain loyal customers with ever innovative designs and funky clothing, M.A.C (Modern Appealing Clothing) is a real gem on Hayes Valley. Armed with an unmatched fashion know-how, the team's magnificent creations for men and women are purely irresistible. Stunning beauties from Belgian designers Dries van Noten and Martin Marjiela and Japanese designer Yoshi Kondo hang alongside local talents, spanning the versatile apparel collection. This high end boutique will surely lighten your pockets, but definitely worth a visit for that unique touch of glamor!
We specialize in men's and women's clothing and accessories primarily designed and made locally in The Bay Area! Our resident designers also offer custom sizing, various material, style, and color options.
One of the best places to shop for fine men's apparel is the Button Down boutique on Sacramento Street. It features a great selection of clothing, gift and accessories including items like wool button-down shirts, plush bedroom slippers, and leather picture frames. Find clothing for every day and special occasions. Be a suit, overcoat and pair of cuff-links for the nine-to-five grind or a pair of corduroy pants and a flannel shirt for the weekends, Button Down is where you can dress up.
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Want to make sure your gal pals see green? Come to this hip store on Polk Street and try retail therapy! You will find cool attire for those summer lunches with the chicas, and body-hugging formal trousers for that presentation. Feast your eyes on the pretty peasant tops, floral gowns and lacy skirts. The stuff on display is not exactly haute couture, but definitely worth the price and style. Check out their latest line of t-shirts and cotton pants; they are perfect to wear for summer! You can also pick up candles and other interesting collectibles to gift your loved ones.
Three ladies, Cass, Lisa and Nile, run this cute and funky shop on 21st Street in the Mission. They sell selected crafts, clothing, furnishings, decorations, jewelry, neti pots and more. Much of their inventory comes from over 40 local designers and creators while other items are secondhand, vintage treasures. It's a mix of handmade things, new things, old things and a charming California 1970's surfer eco-hipster aesthetic. These friendly young ladies also host a variety of workshops, events and the "exchange of inspiration," like art openings, Bean-themed potlucks and pickling workshops. Gravel & Gold's blog is not only interesting and entertaining but is also a good source of information for goings on in the local art and music community.
