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FeedShop Till You Drop
Boutiques of all types are delivering variety and hipness to the Main Line.
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Philly Boutiques We Love
Owned by Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran—the dynamic duo behind restaurants Lolita, Grocery and Bindi—Open House is packed with surprisingly affordable furnishings, accessories and miscellaneous objects of desire for the home and garden, all sized for smaller urban dwellings. Safran makes no bones about how she chooses inventory. Nothing that she wouldn’t buy for herself makes it into the store. All of the furniture—dining sets, sofas and other upholstered pieces, coffee tables and consoles—has clean, contemporary lines, global flair, and price tags that won’t make you wince. Lighting junkies will appreciate the funky, modern bases and shades that can be custom designed to coordinate with their existing pieces. Open House offers just a few copies of each item to maintain your—and your home’s—individuality. Safran is constantly switching up merchandise to suit her whims, which affords shoppers plenty of variety. This is also a popular source for Votivo candles and Acca Kappa soaps and colognes—great gifts, especially when wrapped up in a custom, Philly-made “Love” canvas tote. 107 S. 13th St., (215) 922-1415, openhouseliving.com.
Forward-thinking, earthy-chic Arcadia Boutique features handmade fixtures and live edge wood, along with heaps of new and vintage, eco-friendly women’s clothing, accessories, gifts and “green baby” items. Its growing list of designers includes Loyale, Stewart+Brown, Edun, ecoSkin, Kelly B (bamboo denim sailor pants), She-bible, Toggery, The Battalion, Del Forte Denim, Aristocrat (organic denim), NatureVsFuture, Sworn Virgins, Eco-Ganik, ANGeLRoX, Beau Soleil, Fighting Eel, Dolce Vita, Sally Tseng, Soda Blu, Blank and Rich & Skinny. You’ll also find jewelry from Kris Nations and handbags from Kim White and Matt & Nat (vegan leather fashion bags and wallets). 819 N. Second St., (215) 667-8099, arcadiaboutique.com.
With 38 years of experience dressing fashionable Philly men—including Eagles linebacker Stewart Bradley and Sixers’ head coach Maurice Cheeks—Wayne Edwards excels at well-crafted, first-to-market labels. Old World values and excellent service come together with a modern interpretation of the classics to make this a favorite among discerning men of means. Exclusive brands include Lanvin, Dries Van Noten, Kiton, Barker Black and Lorenzini. 1525 Locust St., (215) 731-0120, wayne-edwards.com.
You never know what you’ll come across at Lost & Found, but one thing is certain: If you pay attention, you’re bound to find a bargain. A mixed bag of old and new, this petite shop is big on affordability and style. 133 N. Third St., (215) 928-1311.
Old City shopping is sweeter now that Sugarcube has settled into its new digs on Third Street. Its trendy-kitschy collection of vintage clothing, accessories and shoes, excellent lighting, and wood-and-brick space emulate Brooklyn shopping at its best. 124 N. Third St., (215) 238-0825, sugarcube.us.
