San Francisco Shopping

[Sephora_Socialite]

I'm heading to SF in 3 weeks...I wish they still had some of the Stella McCartney stuff...but its sold out already, no?

 

[CharlottefromCA]

I'll probably head out there after christmas.. how crowded is the store actually? I found myself at the mall today and I just remembered how much I dislike huge crowds.

 

[aerin]

Wow! I'm surprised at all the Davis people too. I'm a 4th year though so I'm graduating this coming spring. Yay! Finally getting out of here.

As to H&M's supposed bad quality... yeah, it can happen sometimes, but I contend Forever 21 is much worse. For the price and the styles they offer, I'd say H&M is amazing. Some people might see those lining up to get in as silly, but I was one of them and it was worth it.

 

[exsupahero]

I went in tonight and it wasn't that packed really. Lots of people but bearable. There was a great tuxedo jacket that I wanted to get but decided to just wait after x-mas since it's not that important. There weren't too many great things I liked because it all seemed too passe, trendy but luckily not like Charlotte Russe and such. The look and feel of the quality wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, and I thought the stuff in the guys section had some pretty looking clothes that I would get for the boyfriend. Overall, I'd go again because it's one of those stores I'd shop in but it's not a "I MUST go" kinda thing. Hope this helps!

 

[kimair]

some new stores coming to sf:

marc by marc jacobs: 2142 fillmore (opening in march)
juicy couture: grant @ geary (next to hermes), opening in july
american apparel: 348 grant @ sutter

it's rumoured that barneys is coming to grant @ post, next to kenneth cole...

 

[aerin]

There's already an American Apparel on Haight, and another in Berkeley. Do we really need that many? Even though their stuff is cool, I think it's a bit overpriced.

 

[juzuxel]

Is there any place in SF that sells Dior Homme or Vivienne Westwood???

 

[tangerine]

I will be very happy to have an American Apparel in Union Sq., I hate going to the Haight, and the Marina is gag-worthy. As far as pricing, yes, if you compare it to sweatshop-made GAP apparel, AA is more expensive. That's part of the point.

juzuxel, I haven't checked in a while, but I don't think there is any DH in SF. Haven't seen (or looked for) VW.

 

[juzuxel]

Thanks tangerine...

 

[.francesca]

i was in sf this past february and i randomly found an amazing shop in chinatown (of all places!) called nikko fashion. they carry really cute things that one might find in the japanese street style thread - cute and edgy. i found a grey tweed bubble skirt, a grey polkadot turtleneck and 2 amazing cropped tweed jackets. it's very affordable and the shopgirls are adorable

Nikko Fashion Store: Contemporary women's clothes, shoes, jackets and bags mainly hail from Hong Kong at Nikko. Most are at mid-range prices. 862 Clay St. between Stockton and Grant, (415) 986-8613

 

[blackteddybear]

Ooh I wanna check out that store in chinatown.

 

[ebyokuri]

has anyone been to loehmann's in sf lately? i got a $100 gift card from them in the last flyer they sent me (yeah!!!) but it expires monday. I live in sacramento and the loehmanns here is so so. I'm wondering if it's worth the drive to sf, if there's anything good there.

 

[tott]

Loehmann's is like an outlet, isn't it? I'd love to go to nanny Fines favourite store sometime... But seriously, what designers/brands do they carry? I'm not one to pass up on a bargain...

I'll be going to SF in a couple of weeks, working unfortunately, but I'd like to do some shopping while I'm there!

If anyone could tell me where I can find Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake and Prada I'd be grateful, because I probably won't have a lot of free time and will have to be efficient...

Any tips on uniquely American or vintage-not-to-be-missed shops would also be appreciated!

 

[faust]

Loehmann's is like an outlet, isn't it? I'd love to go to nanny Fines favourite store sometime... But seriously, what designers/brands do they carry? I'm not one to pass up on a bargain...

I'll be going to SF in a couple of weeks, working unfortunately, but I'd like to do some shopping while I'm there!

If anyone could tell me where I can find Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake and Prada I'd be grateful, because I probably won't have a lot of free time and will have to be efficient...

Any tips on uniquely American or vintage-not-to-be-missed shops would also be appreciated!

You can find Prada in Neuman Marcus on Union Square. I don't think anyone carries the Japanese for men there. Check out GimmeShoes - the one in Hayes Valley is the best branch. Walk around Hayes Valley in general - check out Nida boutique. That's all I know.

 

[*Happiness*]

i live in Los Angeles and we're going to SF next month....what's the best way to travel? i was thinking train for the scenery but not too sure. Should we just fly?

 

[faust]

i live in Los Angeles and we're going to SF next month....what's the best way to travel? i was thinking train for the scenery but not too sure. Should we just fly?

I thought it's obligatory to drive on the scenic route by the Pacific ocean, no?

 

[pazzaperleborse]

Definitely do not take the I-5 up if this is your first time going up - yes, everyone says it cuts the drive time to only 5-6 hours (depending on how fast you drive) in comparison to taking the 101, but oh my God, it's so barren and boring. So, I suggest 101 up, and if you need to get back down quickly, take the 5 back down - oh, and if you love steaks, I recommend a pit stop at Harris Ranch in Coalinga --- great steaks!!! I was told the "governator" flies down on occassion to the adjacent air-strip just to have steaks there.

www.harrisranch.com

Or if you choose to fly - take jetblue ($39-$49/each way with two weeks advance) or southwest (I believe it's currently $49 last I checked) into Oakland Airport and from there you can take the BART into the city - which is what I normally do when I fly back home to and from Los Angeles. It's hassle free - and you don't have to deal with traffic....

 

[tott]

You can find Prada in Neuman Marcus on Union Square. I don't think anyone carries the Japanese for men there. Check out GimmeShoes - the one in Hayes Valley is the best branch. Walk around Hayes Valley in general - check out Nida boutique. That's all I know.

Thanks faust! I see you answered this 4 days ago, but I must've missed it...

 

[*Happiness*]

I thought it's obligatory to drive on the scenic route by the Pacific ocean, no?

Well I'm not sure. I would like to take the scenic route but I don't like to drive and neither does my hubby. So I figure we could take a train and maybe catch some scenery while just riding the train...but I looked it up on amtrak and the ride is hoping on a bus to ride into the station. So I don't know.

 

[tangerine]

Loehmann's is like an outlet, isn't it? I'd love to go to nanny Fines favourite store sometime... But seriously, what designers/brands do they carry? I'm not one to pass up on a bargain...

I'll be going to SF in a couple of weeks, working unfortunately, but I'd like to do some shopping while I'm there!

If anyone could tell me where I can find Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake and Prada I'd be grateful, because I probably won't have a lot of free time and will have to be efficient...

Any tips on uniquely American or vintage-not-to-be-missed shops would also be appreciated!

The Loehmann's has a good selection of brand names, but there is very little size selection, especially of stuff you might actually want to have. It's near Union Square so worth a quick look IMO. 222 Sutter St.

There is a Prada store in Union Square. 140 Geary St.

I just found out about a newish store called The Archive at 317 Sutter Street near Union Square, you should definitely check it out. From their web site:

Established designers Ann Demeulemeester, Yohji Yamamoto, Neil Barrett and Costume National hang next to the extraordinary, new talents of Haute, Jan & Carlos, Icho, and Masatomo. In addition, The Archive features all of the accessories that complete a wardrobe, along with unique gifts for the most discriminating men.

faust, I daresay you'll like it as well.

Nida in Hayes Valley does have Commes des Garçons, at least they did last time I was there.