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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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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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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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 Pipes and clothing |
2485 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 841 6767 |
This place stocks an international pipe selection that rivals even the institutional Annapurna up the street. You will find everything from small pocket pipes to large floor hookahs, water pipes, ceramic, metal, cut crystal and everything in between. It also features distinctly Far East paraphernalia and statues (Buddhas in many shapes and sizes), and handmade shirts, jackets and saris. 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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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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Old fashioned cobbler, sans elves |
5479 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 658 5220 |
Step into this old-fashioned cobbler shop and feel transported to a small cottage store from days gone by. Traditional equipment graces the windows, and piles of worn leather shoes on the floors and counters await the cobblers' tender care. Have a seat in one of the wooden chairs while someone quickly repairs your shoes. Broken heels, resoling, polishing and quick fixes can be done while you wait. You will also find a large selection of shoe accessories from laces to air pillow pads to polish. Need a key made? That can be done, too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Luggage, bags and backpacks |
5816 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 428 2247 |
Looking for luggage, handbags, backpacks, totes, briefcases or any accessories or maintenance items for said gear? Check out this store. You will find a huge selection of some of the most famous and high-end brands like Tumi, Boyt, Samsonite, Kipling, Timberland and TravelPro. There is outdoor gear as well. The selection is overwhelming, with bags cluttering the aisles and hanging from the walls and ceilings. The staff is made up of experts in all things luggage and are happy to be of assistance. They can also do minor repairs, or will send your things out for repair. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 More soaps than daytime TV |
5405 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 595 8004 |
Owners Lucy and Jasmin have created a store filled with an eclectic assortment of soaps, comfortable clothing, and both locally made and antique furniture, all the sorts of things they liked. You are bound to find something to please either yourself or someone else, because these ladies have broad and interesting tastes. Find a fantastic array of soaps made with honey, rose, mimosa and lavender, many from a soapmaker in France who has been in business since the 18th century. You will also find furniture from local artisans and anything else that has caught Lucy and Jasmin's fancy! 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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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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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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