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Philadelphia Shopping Guide
Old City
1
Bruges Home
This spacious home store puts a twist on contemporary living by offering textured throw pillows from California's Lauren Saunders, Bulgaria's Bulgar swirl-patterned dishes, and sunny travel bags from Japan's Uchi as part of its quest to bring fresh, international lines to Philly.
323A Race St., 215-922-6041, brugeshome.com
Products: Bags, Decorative/Lighting, Tabletop, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
323A Race St., 215-922-6041, brugeshome.com
Products: Bags, Decorative/Lighting, Tabletop, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
2
Foster's Urban Homeware
It's impossible to take life too seriously at this sunny home accessory-cum-toy store. Each nook has a new focus, from sleek mod-print Denyse Schmidt Designs bedding to Waechtersbach dinner plates in saturated colors. Count on it for its abundance of quirky gifts (Ben Franklin action figures, bowling pin-shaped lamps).
124 N. Third St., 267-671-0588, shopfosters.com
Products: Decorative/Lighting, Linens, Tabeltop, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
124 N. Third St., 267-671-0588, shopfosters.com
Products: Decorative/Lighting, Linens, Tabeltop, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
3
Kel Boutique
Owner Kelly Gilmore strives for timeless and figure-flattering clothes and stocks her tiny boutique accordingly, with tunics from Puella, sweet dresses from Tocca, and sophisticated garments from Rebecca Taylor.
229 Race St., 215-625-0702
Products: Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique
229 Race St., 215-625-0702
Products: Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique
4
Lost + Found
Affordable items for every season make the dependable collection at this unassuming boutique a hit. Sift through the racks for cap-sleeved tees from Language and wrap dresses and trench coats from GSUS. And don't miss the pumps from Fly London and sandals from Pink stacked on the floor, or the bags from Rootote on the back shelves.
133 N. Third St., 215-928-1311
Products: Denim, Lingerie/Lougewear, Women's Clothing, Vintage, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique
133 N. Third St., 215-928-1311
Products: Denim, Lingerie/Lougewear, Women's Clothing, Vintage, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique
5
Scarlett Alley
It's easy to spend hours inspecting the dizzying amounts of gifts sold at this Old City institution. Our favorites: personalized ceramic platters, whimsical umbrellas, wooden bowls, and a heart charm bracelet by local metalsmith John Wind.
241 Race St., 215-592-7898, scarlettalley.com
Products: Jewelry, Tabletop, Books/Stationery, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
241 Race St., 215-592-7898, scarlettalley.com
Products: Jewelry, Tabletop, Books/Stationery, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
6
Smak Parlour
Mismatched chandeliers and carousel horses serve as decor at this dollhouse of a shop opened by locals Abby Kessler and Katie Loftus. An on-site seamstress whips up the pair's cute under-$200 creations, which include black lace dresses, skull-print hoodies, and Empire-cut denim jackets.
219 Market St., 215-625-4551, smakparlour.com
Products: Lingerie/Lougewear, Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique
219 Market St., 215-625-4551, smakparlour.com
Products: Lingerie/Lougewear, Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique
7
Sugarcube
A walk-in safe doubles as a dressing room for this hip spot, which is located in a historically registered former bank. Proprietor Elisa Buratto, a onetime Urban Outfitters vintage buyer, stocks it with a well-edited mix, with vintage Charles Jourdan pumps, Gunne Sax tops, new smocks from A.P.C., and Bermuda shorts from Saja.
48 S. Third St., 215-238-0825, sugarcube.us
Products: Women's Clothing, Vintage, Shoes
Type of Store: Boutique
48 S. Third St., 215-238-0825, sugarcube.us
Products: Women's Clothing, Vintage, Shoes
Type of Store: Boutique
8
Third Street Habit
Floral-fabric-draped dressing rooms, curlicue wrought-iron racks, and a velveteen love seat set an appropriately feminine mood at this boutique that features a forward-thinking assortment of labels (Chan Luu, Sonia/Sonia Rykiel, Imitation of Christ). Bonus: truly helpful shopgirls.
153 N. Third St., 215-925-5455, thirdstreethabit.com
Products: Denim, Lingerie/Lougewear, Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique
153 N. Third St., 215-925-5455, thirdstreethabit.com
Products: Denim, Lingerie/Lougewear, Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique
9
Topstitch
Local designers have come together to sell their goods in this upstairs boutique. Find bags, earrings, and clothes from Linda Smyth, nature-inspired jewelry from Julie Waring and Emmaluv, and reconstructed vintage from Babooshka and Kinked.
311 Market St., 267-332-4057
Products: Denim, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry, Beauty
Type of Store: Boutique
311 Market St., 267-332-4057
Products: Denim, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry, Beauty
Type of Store: Boutique
10
Vagabond
An anchor of Old City's shopping scene, this spacious shop is filled with quick-to-sell-out West Coast apparel from the likes of Veronica M., well-preserved vintage, and locally made clothing. Also find modern dresses from co-owner Megan Murphy's City of Brotherly Love line and soft sweaters from co-owner Mary Clark's StellaPop knitwear line. Inspired by the group of knitting gals always hanging on the couches? You can also pick up a skein from the back of the store and join the circle.
37 N. Third St., 267-671-0737, vagabondboutique.com
Products: Denim, Lingerie/Lougewear, Women's Clothing, Vintage, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry, Beauty
Type of Store: Boutique
37 N. Third St., 267-671-0737, vagabondboutique.com
Products: Denim, Lingerie/Lougewear, Women's Clothing, Vintage, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry, Beauty
Type of Store: Boutique
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