Enter this new location of the decade-old boutique and you’ll discover G-Star shoes, Nudie Jeans, and other brands rarely seen in the South. Swing by to catch a fashion show for independent designers, like Prophetik, or you might see a style expert, like J Brand’s denim guru Oscar Adames, who made a special visit to fit customers. There’s also a Read more...

In what was once a car showroom, you’ll now find a Denim Bar, almost the size of an arena football field that includes everything from Prps to J Brand. Countless racks of vintage clothing, separated by period, style, and color, attract Olsenesque girls, and the endless shoe selection carries Frye, Keds, and Delman. Plus, the overall price range satisfies all Read more...

Tees to live in are 30 to 50 percent less here. Colors and products are tested at this shop, so you’ll find items that may never enter the mainstream market or just haven’t hit the regular outposts yet. Sign up online for a factory tour to get a behind-the-scenes look at how everything is made.     Read more...

Co-owners Danny Masterson and Ilaria Urbinati believe in service. Vintagelooking phone booths serve as dressing rooms where you can call a sales clerk to request size swaps—as if the shop’s hip indie labels (including an exclusive line designed by The Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr.) weren’t enough to get us there in the first place.     Read more...

L .A. fashion-industry transplant Jin H. Fillinger brings her stylish sensibility to the artsy Short North area with this shop that’s outfitted with vintage fixtures and antique ottomans. Expect to find international lines you don’t see every day in the States, like Willow, Losselliani, and De Couture.     Read more...

If you’re in the market for the perfect dress, this shop was made for you: It’s packed to the rafters with frocks from more than 50 designers at prices ranging from $50 to $500. A L’emergency Kit, stocked with a mini nail file, safety pins, doublestick tape, and mints, comes with every buy. Read more...

This Old Town staple, which turns 28 this year, is divided into two rooms: One carries fun, of-the-moment clothes, accessories, and gifts, all for less than $250; on the other side, you’ll find more timeless pieces by designers like the chic Trina Turk. Read more...

Ikram Goldman, the owner of this chic shop (and fashion adviser to Michelle Obama), has an eye for picking unique pieces by coveted designers. This is the only store in the state to carry the lines of Jason Wu, Thakoon, and Isabel Toledo, making it a natural destination. Prices are steep, but clothes practically come with a head-turning guarantee. Read more...

This boutique’s minimalistic decor (there isn’t even a sign outside) reflects the clean lines of the clothes it carries. Among one of the first stores ever to feature Martin Margiela and Marni, Blake loves discovering and developing major players in fashion—making for buys that last a lifetime. Read more...

No creature comfort is overlooked in this boutique. While you’re trying on Alexander Wang and Vena Cava, your guy can plop down on the sofa in front of the flat-screen TV and enjoy a complimentary beer. At the Greenville location, the bedroom-size dressing rooms even come with a mini fridge!   Read more...