Austin

Performers who live on nearby “musicians’ row” frequent this saloon-inspired boutique for black satin shorts ($28), studded leather belts ($14) and graphic-print tees ($32) bold enough for the stage, affordable enough for artists on the cusp.

112 North Loop Blvd. E., 512-904-9114, blackbirdaustin​.blogspot.com

If not for the lure of the food trucks lined up across South Congress, we could have spent the entire day in this sprawling, swap-meet–style emporium, ogling quirky antiques ranging from 1860s typewriters (starting at $55) to 1960s acoustic guitars (from $150).

1512 Congress Ave. S., 512-442-4000, uncommonobjects.com

Spotted at this sunny, uncluttered spot for gently worn designer goods: a cropped woven Chanel jacket and neon Balenciaga satchel in such good condition that they had us seriously questioning the sanity of the Texans who surrendered them.

705B Lamar Blvd. S., 512-916-9961, mossaustin.com

The fun of a slumber party is packed into this tiny East Austin house turned co-op. Sample false eyelashes and Reba McEntire wigs 
at Coco Coquette cosmetics, play dress-​up with shimmery ’70s disco dresses at Charm School Vintage, and have your hair styled at the unpretentious Salon d’Etoile.

2109 Cesar Chavez St. E., 512-344-9173

The French minimalist decor reads high-end, but under-$200 work-to-cocktails separates—like tailored skinny blazers and teal silk skirts—satisfy the budgets of job-hunting UT seniors.

436 Second St. W., 512-322-5241, gallerydaustin.com

This eight-year-old contemporary clothing boutique covers both ends of the investment-worthy spectrum: Acne jeans and Rachel Comey booties to have forever, and Jesse Kamm triangle-print dresses and locally designed salt stone Growing necklaces 
to have before anyone 
else.

918 12th St. W., 
512-445-4500, kickpleat.com

Stepping into this Marfa, Texas, transplant is like taking a mini coastal-​Mexican vacation—the airy 19th-century cottage stocked with Oaxacan embroidered tunics and dazzlingly colorful Peruvian blankets feels that beachy.

607 Nueces St., 917-548-7606, jmdrygoods.com

At her boutique on 
the Drag, former Alexander Wang sales associate Star Lee updates thrifted goods—like floral button-downs and ’80s cutoffs with edgy touches like oversize metal spikes and A-line hems—and sells them alongside contemporary Mink Pink dresses and Osborn Guatemalan-print oxfords.


2712 Guadalupe St., 512-236-8777, dogandpony.us

Innovative shops, like this graphic art gallery/rare books store, are turning once-dodgy East Austin into a destination. Venture beyond the back wall of literary journals to visit Busy-Being, a new handmade-accessories spot tucked into a 
closet-size space.

913 Cesar Chavez St. E., 512-476-3669, domybookstore​.com

A Western, bohemian vibe dominates this beloved organized-
by-color vintage
spot. We shopped the rainbow and found a toffee ’70s prairie skirt on the desert-hued rack, an orange ’60s caftan in the sunset-colored section and an emerald paisley scarf among the jewel tones.

1700B Congress Ave. S., 512-912-9779, feathersboutique
vintage.blogspot.com