Top Rated Shopping in San Francisco

Did your mother teach you it was rude to say "gimme?" Be assured that mother would understand. After viewing these gorgeous European styles for men and women at the chic San Francisco chain of Gimme Shoes, how can you control yourself? Step into a chic pair by Miu Miu, Prada's sister label, or explore the array of other choice designer footwear.

If, you are looking to revamp your wardrobe then head to Welcome Stranger an upscale men’s clothing store in Hayes valley. The spacious store specializes in men’s casual wear and offers comfortable, trendy and good -looking clothes in denims, chinos, shirts, belts and other accessories. Apart from their own local brands they also sell other clothing brands like Barbour, Norse Projects, Carhartt, Topman Rag & Bone, Burkman Brothers and many more.

One of the few places in San Francisco to stock reel-to-reel tapes, this shop also sells books, tapes, posters and vinyl, including a huge selection of 33 rpm records. What it does not deal in, however, is the compact disc. This quirk makes Grooves the music store to hit if you like to listen to music versus technology debates between staff members as you shop. To get the full spectrum of The City's music store scene, stop here before heading to Tower or Virgin.

This Timbuk2 store located in the heart of Hayes Valley which is one of the most distinctive shopping areas of the city. Timbuk2 is known for their rough and tough messenger bags. The Timbuk2 store their classic messenger bags in a wide variety of fabrics and special designs by guest designers. If you don't like the colors you see, you can always order a custom-made bag that ticks all your boxes. You can also pick up accessories for your bag, like cell phone holders, reflective tabs and wallets.

Flight 001 has a very interesting concept, it is designed just like the hull of a Boeing 747 jetliner. The shelves are shaped like the ones you will find in the 747 jetliner with a ticket booth for a cashiers counter complete with molded fuselage fins. Traveling in style got a new meaning when this store was first set up. Find all your travel needs like bags, pouches, first aid kits, baggage weighing scales, carry on shampoos, toothbrushes and soaps here. So fret not and just walk in to jazz up your journey. Pick up a good book too while you're at it.

A collection of clothing by famous designers like Lauren Moffat, Katayone Adeli and Nanette Lepore, is hard to resist. At Dish, you'll be able to find them all. If you're on the adventurous side, then you must try Desiree Alexander's cutting edge collection. Apart from clothing, you can also take a look at the accessories, jewelry and pocket books to complete a perfect outfit for any occasion.