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California Shopping-AN A TO Z GUIDE
IS FOR UNION SQUARE
Heralded as the heart of San Francisco-and
fi ttingly marked by heart-shaped sculptures
at each corner-this shopping district is
where you can fi nd everything from luxury
jewelry and handbags at Louis Vuitton and
Dior to athletic w ar at Nik
It's surrounded
Dior to athletic wear at Nike. It's surrounded
by shopping streets like Maiden Lane, a
pedestrian-friendly stretch with shops
including Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels, and
Bottega Veneta. Stop by Neiman Marcus to
get a view of the square from the four-story rotunda, enclosed
by an opulent stained-glass dome that's part of the original
1800s-era department store.
IS FOR YASUKO
Healdsburg designer Yasuko Bloom
reimagines vintage Japanese textiles into
one-of-a-kind fashions on display in her
downtown boutique. Drawing inspiration from
her upbringing as the daughter of a kimono
dealer, she infuses artistry and culture into
pieces like sashiko-stitched vests, handmade
jewelry, and home goods.
IS FOR VANS
This homegrown O.C. skate brand,
born in Anaheim in 1966, has
a Huntington Beach
boutique attached
to the offi cial Vans
Off the Wall Skatepark. Shop
for your shoes and a new
board-and maybe a pair of
cool checkerboard slip-ons for
back home-and hit the free
35,000-square-foot action
sports playground.
IS FOR
WILKES BASHFORD
The legacy of San Francisco's legendary menswear
clothier lives on in his eponymous department
store. A curator of luxury styles, Bashford brought
designers like Brunello Cucinelli to the city at a
time where long hair and hippie tie-dye were de
rigueur. Today, a high-end shopping experience
awaits with made-to-measure style advisers, a
custom jewelry studio, and a fully stocked bar with
Scotch, coff ee, and snacks.
IS FOR
ZERO-WASTE SHOPS
When in the Golden State, think green.
You can embrace an eco-friendly ethos at
sustainable shops known for zero-waste
IS FOR XANADU SKATE BOUTIQUE
Ready to roll? Santa
Barbara's colorful
boutique is the only one of
its kind along the Central
Coast. Check out hard-tofi
nd Moxi and Riedell
brand roller skates, along
with laces, helmets, and
other accessories.
Or build a personalized
pair with custom wheels
attached to high tops
or Doc Martens.
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packaging such as Fill Good Co. in Berkeley, which
is stocked with self-care goodies like eucalyptus
muscle rubs, clay masks, and lip balms. If you're
headed to SoCal, the certifi ed woman-owned small
business Sustain LA has more giftables, from salves
and scrubs to essential oils and exfoliants. And Eco
Now is bringing a new wave of sustainability to O.C. as
the fi rst green-certifi ed business in Costa Mesa, with
additional locations in Anaheim, Laguna Beach, and
Riverside. The boutiques have treasures like smallbatch
perfumes and locally sourced, handmade body
care products.
CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: TWENTY47STUDIO/GETTY IMAGES; BERGAMONT/GETTY IMAGES; COURTESY VANS; COURTESY WILKES BASHFORD; COURTESY XANADU SKATE BOUTIQUE

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