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 Underwear With Flair |
1816 Fourth Street (near Hearst Street) Berkeley, CA 94710 United States +1 510 845 1616 http://www.visitalafolie.com/ |
As the name suggests, this high-end boutique is simply mad about French clothing. Located in Berkeley's hip Fourth Street shopping district, this trés chic shop sells everything from lingerie to loungewear, accessories to fragrances. The excellent, upscale selection features designers from the likes of Aubade, Princess Tam Tam, Ravage, and more. Expert assistance provided by the delightful Nafissa Tayebi. English and French spoken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local style |
6025 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 595 0837 |
Walking into this lushly filled store at any given day may feel like walking into an import boutique; the colors are bright and cheerful, the clothing definitely has an ethnic bent. However, the items are designed and made by local designers whose colorful creations and flashy imaginations catch the eye of Claudette the owner. Here you will find fun and funky sundresses, blouses, sweaters, and even cocktail dresses sure to catch an eye or two. Add a little Berkeley flair to your wardrobe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New and used |
2199 Bancroft Way (at the corner of Fulton Street) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 843 8868 |
This Berkeley boutique has new and used clothing for you and lots of great gift ideas for your friends. The store stocks a crazy selection of umbrellas, socks and Winnie the Pooh merchandise, as well as items like scented candles, fancy soaps, journals, seasonal decorations, wrapping paper and gift cards. Aperio also offers whimsical surprises for every member of the family, like UC Berkeley sweatshirts for animals plus a number of UC-related souvenirs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fashion clothing, shoes, souvenirs |
2530 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 841 0762 http://www.bancroftclothing.com |
Always a good choice for one-stop shopping, this Berkeley institution is a huge boutique for men, women and teens located right across the street from University of California at Berkeley and around the corner from famous Telegraph Avenue. The store is divided into four basic sections: men's, women's, shoes and Cal Bears memorabilia. You will find a wide selection of affordable clothing and accessories by top designers in a variety of styles. New to the store is a Clinque counter stocked with cosmetics. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Young and modern |
886 Colusa Avenue Berkeley, CA 94707 United States +1 510 559 6999 |
A red hair handbag, hot pink hip-huggers, picture-glass bracelet, with merchandise like that on offer, you know that this store knows what a girl likes. The clothing here is festive and modern. Depending on the current trend, you might find ethnic prints, snakeskin and leather, pony prints, florals, pastels and neons. Designers offered include French Connection, Bisou-Bisou, XOXO, Susan Monaco, Laundry, Earl Jones and Betsy Johnson. The periodic sales offer great bargains. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic American Indian arts |
2945 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 841 1615 |
Since 1939, this small store, once an Indian crafts trading post, has sold only the finest authentic American Indian items, many from local artisans descended from the Bay Area nations. Find some of the usual crafts like fine turquoise, Kachinas and fetishes, Navajo blankets and baskets, as well as rare items like Zuni bowls, Acoma sculpture, fossilized walrus tusk carvings from the Northwest and tons more. The selection is varied and mind-boggling. Items are displayed museum-style, with each piece identified by nation and significance. Spend hours here learning about the beauty, art and artistry of these wonderful craftspeople. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Custom lotions and oils |
2509 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 548 3686 / +1 888 649 2639 (For Phone Sales) http://www.bodytime.com/ |
Since 1970, this Berkeley-based company has offered custom scenting of its products. You can add the scents of your choice to face and body lotions, cleansers, foot lotions, massage oils, shampoos and gels. You can choose from simple essential oils like lavender, orange, mint and grapefruit, to custom-blends like their Sore Muscle Formula, Anti-Anxiety, Calming Blend, Goodnight Blend and Sensual and Citrusy. This store also offers candles, hand-cut soaps and all manner of bath accessories to turn your home or bathroom into an aromatic paradise. You will also find a nice selection of comfortable cotton dresses and pajamas made by local clothiers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Christensen Heller Gallery |
5829 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 655 5952 |
Jan Christensen-Heller fills this elegant boutique with wonderful, though pricey, objets d'art and jewelry, with everything from the practical to the practically strange. She features work mainly by local artists and craftspeople, but includes many others from around the world as well. On any given day, you might find fairy dolls, gorgeous spiral wine racks, handpainted dinner plates, mugs and bowls, and a wonderful collection of silver, gold, and platinum jewelry, all handcrafted and original. The postmodern ice cream scoop is a favorite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Oriental arts and jewelry |
2490 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 843 2957 |
You will find some fine pieces at this Telegraph Avenue art and antique shop, with many of the items imported from the Orient and parts of Italy. There are beautifully carved Buddhas, statuaries and jade jewelry from China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia, necklaces from Thailand, bracelets from Vietnam and candleholders from the Philippines. It sells larger items like Chinese vases, some hundreds of years old, chests, masks and woodcrafts. Some beautiful hand-carved pieces from Bali are offered as well. There is a wealth of religious art from Florence, including crosses, statues and medieval pictures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual chic |
2907 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 644 1220 |
Looking for that casual, comfortable look Berkeley women relish? Check out this place where you will find simple, cotton fashions in a boutique-like atmosphere. Everything from skirts to tops to pants to separates to accessories can be found, many by smaller, local designers giving this store (and its sister location down the street) a truly Berkeley flavor. The staff is friendly without being pushy, and is willing to help you out with one-to-one attention. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best in used designer, vintage and contemporary |
2338 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 843 7600 http://www.crossroadstrading.com |
Since the late 1980s, this establishment has been the name in Bay Area used clothing. It buys, sells and trades a wide variety of men's and women's vintage and contemporary clothing, several designer items, shoes, jewelry, bags, accessories and anything else that comes through the doors for the recycled fashion conscious. The stock changes daily, so you are always assured of finding something "new" when you come in, and all at reasonable prices. Perhaps something funky and polyester, something with a penguin or an alligator on the pocket? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Urban feminine chic |
2981 College Avenue (between Ashby Avenue and Webster Street) Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 540 4784 |
This place has fabulous frocks that make you feel like the hottest thing on legs. ISDA & Co, Beth Bowley, BCBG, Tina Turk, Shoshana, Paul & Joe; everything at this Berkeley boutique is in-style and worthwhile. Find clothing by both large and small designers, women's shoes and accessories, and a small collection of men's shirts upstairs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Couture Berkeley-style |
2100 Vine Street Berkeley, CA 94709 United States +1 510 845 4564 |
If you are looking for casual or upscale, but in a small store atmosphere, Earthly Goods is the place to hit. Just off Shattuck, this little boutique offers a combination of 5th Avenue designers as well as smaller local labels; you will find everything from cotton basics to sundresses, casual chic to after eight. The shoe selection is particularly noteworthy and includes designers like Kenneth Cole, Paul Green, Camper, and 9 West. The service is non-hurried and non-pretentious. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Frocks for day and evening |
2937 College Avenue (between Russell Street and Ashby Avenue) Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 548 6876 |
This large Berkeley boutique sells a wide selection of women's clothing by a variety of affordable and hip designers. Find sundresses, formal gowns, bar tops, hip-hugging pants, jeans, work blouses and more. Some of the designers featured include Betsy Johnson, To The Max, and XOXO. The store also offers a variety of accessories, from handbags to gifts to jewelry. The jewelry counter, filled with necklaces, bracelets and earrings, features designs by local artisans. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Strung out on beads |
5461 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 923 9482 http://www.highstrungbeads.com/ |
In 1997, Carole McAboy and Marilee Wood decided to turn their bead-stringing hobby into this amazing little shop. You will find strings, clasps and everything necessary to create fantastic beaded jewelry and accessories, as well as every bead imaginable (sorted and easy to find). In addition, they offer beading classes, repairs, custom restringing and an area available for bead parties. If you do not have the patience to make your own, they sell a huge selection of finished jewelry and gifts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From the globe to you |
5520 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 428 1651 |
Owner Shun Yang brings the world's gifts to you in this quaint store. Find a little bit of everything from everywhere, with the bulk from the Far East. There are quality, quirky items that you will not find anywhere else in the area. The jewelry selection includes handmade rings, bracelets, pins and earrings in gold and silver, decorated with all types of precious and semiprecious stones. Other items include blankets from Indonesia, tea pots from China and Japan, belts, calligraphy sets and supplies, and Buddha statues. The stock changes frequently depending on Shun's whims and travel itinerary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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University of California souvenirs |
2400 Telegraph Avenue (at the corner of Haste Street) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 644 1719 |
Go Cal Bears! Located just steps away from the University of California at Berkeley on famous Telegraph Avenue, this sportswear shop offers hundreds of gifts and a lot of school spirit. You will find clothing and accessories for the whole family in the standard U.C. Berkeley blue and gold. Sweatshirts, hats, backpacks, tees, blankets, pillows, key chains and classic striped rugby shirts are just a fraction of what you will find. Custom embroidery services are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nepal and Tibet at your fingertips |
1551 Solano Avenue Berkeley, CA 94707 United States +1 510 528 8007 |
Follow the incense to Kathmadu, where you will find an amazing array of authentic imports from Nepal and Tibet. Most remarkable is the clothing: from long coats to soft wool sweaters and pullovers, from pants to shoes to hats to pashminas, most handmade, all distinct. If you are looking to add a touch of the Himalayas to your wardrobe, whether a subtle or bold one, this is the place. You will also find an extraordinary selection of jewelry, folk arts and crafts, some antiques, and traditional music recordings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality used children's clothing |
2926 College Avenue (between Ashby and Russell streets) Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 845 3157 |
Since children outgrow their outfits so quickly, why not resell them for others to enjoy? This store sells a great selection of new and used baby and children's clothing. Find outfits for any occasion at half the price of retail. You will find the quality of the clothes is more reminiscent of a retail boutique than the average Goodwill. The first and original Lauren's Closet resides at 1420 Park Street in Alameda. A third boutique is in Lafayette at 3484 Mt. Diablo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New and used kids' stuff |
2926 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 845 3157 |
Here you will find a good combination of both new and quality used children's clothing, toys, furniture and maternity wear. Bright and airy, the aisles are nice and wide, making stroller traffic easier than in most places. The staff is friendly and knows their merchandise (which turns over daily). Just ask if you are looking for something in particular. It buys quality used items, so if the kids have outgrown their stuff, bring it on in. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Poodle skirts and penguin shirts |
5474 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 653 1525 |
Although a small shop, its racks are bursting with fantastic items like poodle skirts from the 50s, vintage and red line Levi's, maxi coats, ball gowns and even a few vintage bridal gowns. It carries a fair amount of cool accessories like tiaras, rhinestones, lovebeads, tooled-leather bags and more. Whether you want to look like Edie Sedgwick or Rhoda Morgenstern, are looking for a bowling shirt, a butterfly-sleeved blouse or an Izod from the 80s, you will either find it here or find something else to hold you over till you do. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular vintage boutique |
2398 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 843 6711 |
Mars is repeatedly voted the best vintage clothing store in the East Bay by local newspapers, and it is one of the best sources for fun and unusual retro garb. It has two stories filled with hip basics, shoes, glamorous accessories and clothing from a variety of time periods ranging from the Renaissance to the awesome 80s. Stock up on zoot suits, bell-bottoms, worn Levi's, leather coats and poodle skirts. It also specializes in a lot of theme attire for the seasons. Find costumes around Halloween, luau-worthy Hawaiian shirts for summer and fabulous faux and vintage fur coats for winter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Kids 101 |
5511 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 601 5437 http://www.rockridgeshop.com/ |
This store is a veritable playground of puzzles, dolls, trucks, kites, stuffed animals, Duplo, Lego, Playmobil, Eloise and just about every toy you can fathom. There is even a book corner with chairs for the less rambunctious. The kids are invited to dive in. More than just a toy store, you will find everything from infant accessories like first dishes, strollers, car seats, teething toys and pacifiers, to infant and children's clothing and books on parenting. It also features children's toys for adults, including a beautiful collection of dollhouses. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and willing to giftwrap! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vintage, retro and kitsch |
2505 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 841 8736 |
It is like a museum of 20th-century clothing here. This shop specializes in, and is quite proud of, its collection of all things Hawaiian, so there is no lack of bright shirts, hats, surfing shorts, authentic grass skirts and other items shipped directly from Hawaii. You will also find an impressive and ever-changing collection of vintage items spanning the decades from the 1940s onward, with plenty of swinging 70s polyester button-downs and polos with turtles on the pocket to spice up even the dullest of wardrobes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wearable art |
5407 College Avenue (at the corner of Hudson Street) Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 601 5822 |
Own a piece of ready-to-wear art. When Kathleen Clancy and Deborah Starks opened this place, they wanted to create an "artful boutique with an elegant sensibility," and that they have. Once you enter this small, two-story shop, you will find yourself surrounded by hand-crafted apparel and accessories you thought only existed in European boutiques of yesteryear. There are hats, dresses, belts and jewelry, all made by local artists, milliners and designers. You can find unique bridal gowns and accessories, too, as well as rare finds like handmade flower clips by Kate Bishop, the costume designer for the movie Titanic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Candy, toys, women's fashions |
2903 College Avenue (at the corner Russell Street) Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 549 1211 |
This unusual establishment consists of three shops within the same block (2901, 2903 and 2921) of College Avenue in Berkeley. The two neighboring shops are independent toy stores with a whimsical atmosphere that invites children and adults to shop to the sounds of Beatles tunes on a children's tape player. The third store is part candy store and part home accessories and gifts (notecards and candles) outlet. The back room is filled with women's clothing, such as fuzzy leopard slippers, slinky XOXO dresses and Hawaiian board shorts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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How Sweet It Is |
2901 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 549 1211 http://www.sweetdreamscandy.com/ |
What was once a candy store that opened in the late 1960s has grown to include a little of this and a little of that to make your life sweet. Find homemade fudge, gumballs, lollipops, gummy-candies and everything else to satisfy a sweet tooth or two. The stock changes often, so you are always guaranteed to find something new whenever you visit. Find a great souvenir or a quick energy snack. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Talismans indeed |
6007 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 653 7998 |
Few know antiques in the East Bay like Kingsley Moore. Locals know that he is the guy to talk to when looking for something in particular, or an appraisal is needed. New stock arrives weekly at this small store. On any given day, find beautiful antique American woodcraft like chests, tables, armoires and chairs. Kingsley also stocks fine artwork and estate jewelry. He is always willing to take a look at something you would like to sell, and appraisals are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cottage industry |
Telegraph Avenue (from Bancroft Avenue to Dwight Way) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States |
Since the 1960s, the street vendors of Telegraph Avenue have been fixtures here. It began as a few students and artists trying to earn a buck selling their handmade wares and has turned into a thriving and colorful open-air market. You can purchase jewelry, crockery, clothing, books, incense, pipes, bags, etc. Follow the Deadhead music to the Russell's amazing display of pottery. He can tell you stories about the late 60s, when he slept in the trees and chained his goods to the street-poles to keep the police from confiscating them. Note: Credit card acceptance varies by vendor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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