In Philly, we take everything seriously – music, sports, dining, partying and especially fashion. And though we have enough big name retail shops to keep the average shopper happy, we pride ourselves on being the home of independent boutiques and trendsetting styles.

From Fleather earrings to one-of-a-kind vintage leather jackets, we rock style and sass every day of the week. Want to be on top of your Philly fashion game? Check out some of the boutiques below and create your runway-ready look today!

Old City 

Vagabond

37 North 3rd Street

Part yarn shop, part clothing store, Vagabond sells local and contemporary designers such as Scout, Ashley Watson and Motion Clothing. They also carry the hand-knit sweater line Stellapop and City of Brotherly Love fashion collection created by co-owners Mary Clark and Megan Murphy. In the back, don’t miss the cabinet of curiosities, displaying funky accessories and house wares, as well as monthly art exhibitions.

Lost + Found

133 North 3rd Street

Well-priced items for every type of shopper make this friendly, laidback boutique a hit. Housed in a former Old City art gallery, Lost + Found is owned by two top vintage-clothing dealers—the mother and daughter duo Sandy and Jenny Martin. The pair have an eye for mixing old-school ringer T-shirts with new reversible wrap skirts. The airy space also features fair-trade goods among the rainbow-like rack of lightweight T-shirts, men’s cowboy shirts, 1980s minis, neon plastic rings and printed canvas totes.

Oma

716 N. 3rd Street

This vintage boutique features clothing and accessories for the whole family. Owner Ada Egloff’s impeccable taste ensures that each piece is exceptional and inspiring.

South Street Headhouse District

Bus Stop Boutique

750 South 4th Street

Opened in 2007 by London-born Elena Brennan, Bus Stop Boutique stocks hard-to-find designer labels and styles, which were previously only available via a trip to New York, Lima, London, Paris, Milan or Rio. The New York Times-touted shop also hosts monthly events showcasing the work of local emerging artists (including Drexel University College of Design students) or spotlighting Philly fashion and accessories designers.

Rittenhouse Square

SA VA

1700 Sansom Street

At SA VA, fashionistas find glam clothing and accessories that do good for their wallets and for the community. Owner Sarah Van Aken’s offerings include reasonably priced fashions (a shirt goes for $40, while a hand-printed, hand-sewn coat or dress goes for $350) and custom-designed jewelry by Philadelphia artist Bela Shehu. Van Aken is deeply committed to the social sustainability of her items—at least 75% are created at SA VA’s on-site garment center, while the rest are fair-trade, organic, recycled, salvaged or natural. Another truly unique feature? An interactive Web site that allows visitors to not only shop, but find volunteer opportunities to help local women and children.

Ubiq

1509 Walnut Street

Ubiq is the city’s leading purveyor for sneakers and street wear, often securing first-run and special-edition kicks that can’t be found anywhere else in town—or on the East Coast, for that matter. The proprietors support a mix of progressive mainstream and niche designers (Stussy, Obey, Original Fake) and produce a line of eponymous goods. They also frequently host live artist events, drawing hip-hop icons and sneaker aficionados from near and far.

Y-3 – available at Joan Shepp

1616 Walnut Street

The ultra-trendy Y-3 brand –a collaboration between international Japanese designer Yohji Yamamota and Adidas – is housed on the second floor of Joan Shepp, one of the most well-known fashion boutiques in Philly. The Y-3 line features sporty, fashionable pieces like pea coats, track jackets, sweats, hoodies, sneakers, shoes, bags and more for both men and women.

Around Town

Aci Nae

1928 E. Passyunk Avenue

This newcomer to the Philly fashion scene specializes in custom-made clothing for every taste and shape and carries collections from LA Made and JustSweet, as well as handcrafted jewelry and leather bags from Amita Singh, Tano and Melie Bianco. Shoppers can also find the best from Philadelphia designers at this chic boutique along the trendy Passyunk Avenue commercial corridor.

Abakus Takeout

227 North 10th Street

From the exterior, this urban apparel shop looks more like the duck houses that dot this historic Chinatown neighborhood, but one step inside reveals eye-popping sneakers, designer jeans, tees and jackets and even a faux meat locker that functions as a dressing room. Co-owners Jackson Fu and Ky Cao give every customer personalized service, always know what’s hot and hip and ensure loyal clients find exactly what they’re looking for.

Duke & Winston Brand

With roots in Nigeria and Wales, the London-born Seun Olubodun is the founder of Duke + Winston, an artsty (yet affordable) line of screen-printed T-shirts that’s quickly garnering a hipster following. Each shirt is emblazoned with Old English imagery, such as flags, royalty or wartime sayings and then deconstructed and rouged up with Olubodun’s own logos and hand writing. T-shirts go for about $32. Olubodun also makes sweats and dog scarves, and a line of canine accessories is in the works (after all, his label is named in part after his English Bulldog, Duke).

Available at:

Matthew Izzo
111 S. 12th Street

Millesime
1001-13 North 2nd Street

Lodge 215
177 W. Girard Avenue

EA Effect
1050 N. Hancock Street