Tiffany & Co. se encuentra frente a Union Square, y cuenta con una vista fabulosa. Esta legendaria tienda cuenta con algunas de las mejores joyas del mundo. Aquí se pueden encontrar dos pisos completos de joyas de cristal, plata, porcelana, diamante fino, oro, platino y de piedras preciosas. Aquí se pueden comprar anillos de compromiso, regalos de aniversario o algo especial para un bebé recién nacido. Se puede comprobar por qué cualquier cosa que esté envuelto en una caja de Tiffany's es considerado una reliquia para ser atesorada durante generaciones.
Neiman Marcus está ubicado en un edificio de estilo Beaux Arts vintage que data de poco después del terremoto e incendio de 1906, y es uno de las tiendas departamentales más exclusivas de la ciudad. Aquí se pueden encontrar todas las grandes marcas moda: Chanel, Jil Sander, Calvin Klein, Salvatore Ferragano, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Giorgio Armani, TSE, Fendi, Gucci, Versace, Christian Dior, Donna Karen, e Yves Saint Laurent. También cuenta con dos establecimientos de comida: The Rotunda y el Fresh Market Café.
Shopping here is rather like slipping through Lewis Carroll's looking glass. Dried flowers, French silk ribbons, antique figurines of saints, earrings, odd-shaped vases and an ever-changing selection of curios await you in a carefully arranged jumble. The net effect is rather surreal and, on the whole, pleasant. You will feel as if you have slipped out of the hurry-scurry 21st century and into a dreamy past of perfect gifts.
Bi-Rite Market, que se encuentra en Mission, es un paraíso para los amantes del gourmet. El mercado ofrece una gran variedad de quesos orgánicos y producidos localmente, productos horneados, carnes, aves, pescado y productos agrícolas. También tienen un mostrador con comida lista que cambia todos los días - los espaguetis de panceta y las costillas con polenta son altamente recomendables. Quienes estén por la zona, deben asegurarse de hacer una parada en la cercana Bi-Rite Creamery, para tomar un sabroso helado (también se pueden encontrar helados envasados en el congelador del mercado).
La mercadería de diseño de Bloomingdale's, amada por los neoyorquinos, se encuentra ahora en San Francisco. En la expansión del Westfield San Francisco Shopping Center, esta tienda cuenta con 35000 pies cuadrados de espacio comercial. Visitar su segunda tienda más grande recuerda la época de Biba en 1960, zapatos de Jimmy Choo, accesorios exquisitos, tiendas de joyas y perfumes de hombre y de mujer. Nadie quiere irse de esta tienda.
Since the beginning of the 20th Century, Union Square has been the centerpiece of the city's shopping district. With big names like Burberry, Emporio Armani, Macy's and Kate Spade lining the streets, this is the place to go for retail therapy. If you need to fuel up after a long day of shopping, Union Square has a variety of dining options, from the ultra-posh to the quick stops. At the heart of the square, a large open-air plaza is bustling year round with art sales, musical performances and holiday decorations. In the center of it all stands a huge stone monument, which was built in 1903 and crowned with a bronze statue of Victory.
With a number of accolades under its belt, Ernest Alexander makes its way to Hayes Valley. The store features a varied collection of menswear, neckties and accessories, travel bags and leather goods. The designer, Ernest Alexander Sabine, attributes his idea for the brand to his Latvian seamstress grandmother, from whom he was first inspired to design bags.
Garrett Leight California Optical is the place to head to, in order to add style to your look. The store offers a range of trendy eye-wear that is suitable for all occasions. The designs are modern and elegant and flatter your face. Apart from sunglasses and optical glasses, the store also provides custom-made frames for your needs.
The Scandinavians have always been known for their clean cut and functional designs. The owner of this store, Kristina Runske is no exception, being a Swede herself. She has designed this furniture store using white (no surprise!) and remnants of what seem to be her childhood baby cloths and toys! Minimal, (formerly known as Scandinavian Details) stocks handmade crystal by Orrefors and household accessories by Offect. There are reproductions of Asplund, David Design and Arne Jacobsen as well.
Quality corsets require a certain amount of craftsmanship, and this local house of apparel delivers. This location specializes in crafting bridal and fetish corsets. Take a step inside and you'll be transported to another age full of treats for your personal Elizabethan masquerade ball. Customer service is great with friendly staff personally measuring you and providing the ideas and materials to create your unique vision. Be sure to check out the online store, where you can peruse their inventory of imaginative fabrics and styles.
Owned and run by a close knit family with an aim and sole focus to retain loyal customers with ever innovative designs and funky clothing, M.A.C (Modern Appealing Clothing) is a real gem on Hayes Valley. Armed with an unmatched fashion know-how, the team's magnificent creations for men and women are purely irresistible. Stunning beauties from Belgian designers Dries van Noten and Martin Marjiela and Japanese designer Yoshi Kondo hang alongside local talents, spanning the versatile apparel collection. This high end boutique will surely lighten your pockets, but definitely worth a visit for that unique touch of glamor!
Located just off Laguna on Hayes Street, Acoté is a contemporary French brand for fashionable apparel for men and women. One of the first locations in the United States, this store location carries a collection of their signature timeless clothing. Since 2004, this successful brand has channeled its free-spirited and off-center philosophy through its simple cuts and playful prints. This small outlet joins its sister brand Cotélac in its creative collaborations with promising photographers and artists.