Denim Bars
A new wave of jeans counters is offering a huge selection of up-and-coming lines - in addition to our favorite, we'll-never-take-these-off standbys.
By George
At a quarter-century old, this trendsetting shop continues to dazzle. Look for the usual genius mix: Dosa to Just in Case to Rozae Nichols.
Factory People
Hip, hard-to-find labels like Charlotte Corday and Kristen Lee, along with an in-store DJ, make this a place we could hang out in all day.
Luxe Apothetique
Half apothecary, half boutique (hence the name), this spot covers every base. There's Anna Sui clothing, Miller Harris perfumes, and Diptyque candles, all contained within a casually comfortable space.
Shiki
Proprietor Jane Vanisko-McCan has made Shiki a favorite among UT undergrads and young professionals due to her shop's mellow, Japanese-minimalist vibe and range of everyday-wearable labels like Lotta and Earnest Sewn.
Therapy
Always ahead of the curve, this popular boutique is Austin's premier spot for the newest, most inspiring labels. Currently, Desanka art-deco-influenced silk tops and playful drop-waist Issho dresses are our top picks.
Valentine's Too
Entirely girly in looks and merchandise, this Davenport Village favorite stocks all the essentials a ladylike Austinite could desire: Nanette Lepore dresses, Rebecca Taylor spangled chiffon tops, and Trina Turk frame purses.
Whole Foods
It was only a matter of time before this do-gooding empire, already famous for making organic food and beauty products so palatable, started selling all-natural, sweatshop-free clothing that we actually want to wear. It is now a destination for trouser-style Loomstate jeans, hip-grazing Stewart + Brown tees, and vegan bags.
By George
At a quarter-century old, this trendsetting shop continues to dazzle. Look for the usual genius mix: Dosa to Just in Case to Rozae Nichols.
Steady Boutique/ Unsteady
Eco-conscious streetwear labels that favor neutral colors and natural fibers figure heavily here. Look for organic cotton tees and jeans by Loomstate, and gothy skater pieces for both sexes by Dave Denis.
L.A. Fairchild Boutique/L.A. Fairchild Denim Bar
Cushy slipcovered chairs and nautical ephemera set a casual tone for the abundance of cute clothing at the ever-welcoming L.A. Fairchild. Its new, nearby spin-off denim bar presents 35-plus brands of jeans in a rugged, saloonish space—it even offers draft beer to thirsty shoppers, freshly tapped from the in-house keg.
