Rittenhouse Square

AIA Bookstore and Design Center
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AIA Bookstore & Design Center

We've come to count on the unusual gifts at the shop for the Philadelphia chapter of the American Institute of Architects (take-out menu organizers, unusual card games, creative kiddie toys and books). But the range of specific titles is what's most impressive.
117 S. 17th St., 215-569-3188, aiabookstore.com

Products: Books/Stationery, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
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Anthropologie

Fans of the vintage-inspired garments and home accessories at this boutique chain should make a point of visiting its hometown flagship. It has a thrilling amount of merchandise (the most we've seen) on four floors of an 1890s mansion that overlooks the square with an impressive, weekly updated, basement-level sale room.
1801 Walnut St., 215-568-2114, anthropologie.com

Products: Denim, Lingerie/Lougewear, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique
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Bluemercury

Filled with Darphin self-tanner, Tocca candles, and Calypso Christiane Celle perfume, the Rittenhouse branch of this East Coast chainlet looks like a spare photo studio transplanted into a stately townhouse.
1707 Walnut St., 215-569-3100, bluemercury.com

Products: Beauty, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
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Boyds

For more than 60 years, this fancy department store was known for expert tailoring and quality men's suits. In the past few years, its high-quality rep has expanded to include Center City ladies, who can now find shoes from Jimmy Choo, bags from Kooba, dresses from Milly, and gowns from Vera.
1818 Chestnut St., 215-564-9000, boydsphila.com

Products: Denim, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Department store
Echochic
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Echochic

The big draw at this sleek spot is the cache of hard-to-find indie labels (Daryl K, Arrogant Cat) with a girly rocker vibe. Also find au courant vintage finds and a sprinkling of goods made by the fashionable ladies that mind the register.
1700 Sansom St., 215-569-9555, echochic.com

Products: Denim, Lingerie/Lougewear, Women's Clothing, Vintage, Shoes
Type of Store: Boutique

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