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| Shopping in Santa Fe. Photo courtesy santafe.org |
Admittedly, New Mexico
is not exactly a fashion Mecca
but when you want the good stuff, when you want leather, fringe, hand-painted
designs, or custom cowboy boots, where do you go? Santa Fe !
Though Santa Fe
is on the map for its artistic community, that artistry bleeds over
considerably into the world of clothing design, apparel and accessories and with the addition of Santa Fe Fashion Week, Santa Fe is definitely on the upward move.
As anyone knows who has visited Santa Fe or lives there, there are a multitude
of unique shops and those offering apparel and accessories are no
exception. They=re
not all online though, as a matter of fact very few are online.
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| Santa Fe has an excellent choice of high-quality and even artist boots |
Our top pick for fashion finds was Santa Fe Boots and Boogie
offering hand made custom boot wear; boot heaven is really a more adequate
description. If you love cowboy boots,
western boots, look no further. They are
located at 227 102 E. Water St. ,
Santa Fe , NM 87501
We also liked Native Jackets, Native-American inspired
coats, vests, blazers, boleros for men and women. They are located at 66 E. San Francisco St., Ste. 11 .
Our third pick was Santa Fe Hemp for casual men and women=s clothing made from hemp, including
bags, backpacks, etc. They are located
at 105 East Water Street .
While researching the Santa
Fe fashion scene, we have asked a few locals where
they like to go to shop. Here are some
of the responses:
Beth Surdut - AAs
an artist and surface designer, I usually deal directly with other artists, but
if I'm going to a store: for jewelry‑‑ the Case Trading Post at the Wheelright Museum
Listening to Ravens http://surdut.blogspot.com/
Art for the mind and body at www.bethsurdut.com
Aysha Griffin - AMy
favorite Santa Fe
places to shop for clothing & accessories:
‑ Open Hands Thrift Store, a great place for bargains...like
charity shops used to be before they hired "buyers" to price items;
also raises money for care program for people with disabilities.
‑ On Your Feet for great selection of shoes, and fabulous
end of season sales.
‑ Bon Voyage Travel for luggage and all sorts of travel
accessories.@
Aysha Griffin, President/Qualifying Broker
GreenRoadsJ
Realty, www.GreenRoadsRealty.com
Nancy Judd -
"The fashion/accessory industry has very significant environmental
and social impacts, so I am quite particular about what I support with my
purchases. There are so many clothes already on this planet that whenever
possible I try to save resources by purchasing second‑hand clothes at
consignment stores, my two favorite in Santa
Fe are Double Take and Act 2. When I can afford it, I
try to purchase new clothes from local and independent designers, Body has a
great clothing store that features such wonderful designers as Katherine
Maxwell. Lastly, Santa Fe Hemp has an excellent assortment of recycled and
sustainable fashions and accessories."
Nancy Judd, Principle, Recycle Runway
recyclerunway.com
E.E.- I make most of my own clothing because I have
done a lot of body building. My shape does not fit ready made. When I shop, I like to go to Uli's boutique
on San Francisco Street . It is mostly women's, but they have some Uber‑cool
men's things at a great price. Santa Fe
Dry Goods has beautiful high‑end clothing.
They always have fashion forward, unique pieces. For a fun funky shopping experience, go to
Double Take. It is better quality second
hand clothing. You can frequently find
beautiful vintage pieces. Lancaster York
is Men's clothing only. They have
beautiful casual clothing and sportswear.
Ezra Estes - Fashion Designer and Fashion Professor SFCC
M.H.- In Santa
Fe , I shop at TJ Max for designer discounted apparel
lines, Sense ( yoga and work out apparel) and Simply Santa Fe on the plaza for high end Santa Fe Style.
Plus, Simply Santa Fe once carried my clothing line, Mechele=s Baby, so I am partial to their
clothing tastes.
Most of the top-notch clothing and apparel shops are located
downtown on the square or just off the square, and so far it appears you
actually have to go there to find them, but if you do, you will be in for a
treat and an enchanting shopping experience!
Here is a complete list for great and unique shopping in Santa Fe to find your favorite items with that STYLE Santa Fe:
STREET FEET CLOTHING
100 East San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-984-3131
Street Feet Clothing has created an easy to shop atmosphere for women's clothing. We specialize in finding styles that flatter and make getting dressed fun and easy. As we see fashion trends emerge, we stay current with the latest silhouettes, colors and fiber contents. Located in the historic La Fonda Hotel in the southeast corner of the Plaza, we have served Santa Fe since 1979. Come visit our clothing store and adjacent
RANDALL D. MOORE
868 East Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-983-8999
Maker of heirloom quality sterling silver belt buckles and accessories since 1977. Silver and gold buckles, buckle sets, matching cufflinks and bolo ties.
BACK AT THE RANCH
209 East Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-989-8110
Specializing in the largest collection of handmade cowboy boots in the world, Back at the Ranch is a high-end Western boutique known throughout the world for its custom-made and in-stock boots. Choose from the rich textures of exotic leathers, intricate inlay or tooling, or add a pair of colorful high-fashion styles by legendary bootmakers to your collection. Or you can custom design your own logo, brand or theme.
DESIRES
66 E. San Francisco St. #13, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-989-1195
Eclectic collection of clothing, accessories, jewelry. Known for our affordable Chenille shawls...
CREATIVE DESIGN
731 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 986-0247
Seven years ago we opened a fun, elegant, designer boutique & gift shop like no other! We are across from El Farol & Geronimo, two of Santa Fe's finest restaurants and have unlimited free parking. We are open 11 - 5 except Sun & Tue. Our unique gallery features ladies dresses, skirts, tops, T's, jackets, jeans, belts, caps, purses, rainwear and inexpensive jewelry. Our gift department features wine accessories, serving
ELVEN VELVET
114 E San Mateo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
505-982-2478
Elven Velvet, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, features a line of classically elegant separates, dresses and gowns made of the finest stretch velvet available. Since 1996 Elven Velvet has been selling clothing throughout the American West in locally owned, high fashion, and artwear boutiques. Our outfits perfectly enhance that wonderful handpainted scarf, handwoven jacket, or exquisite jewelry.
UNDERPINNINGS
150 Washington Ave #106, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-983-9103
Located one block north of the Plaza, Underpinnings has been Santa Fe's source for fine lingerie for over 30 years. Underpinnings offers one of the largest selections of contemporary designer lingerie and sleepwear in the country. Eileen West, Oscar de la Renta, Hanro of Switzerland, Natori, Wacoal and Felina are some of the brands featured in this charming shop.
DANIELLA CLOTHING.JEWELRY.ACCESSORIES
500 Market Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-2399
Contemporary clothing designers that can't be found elsewhere in Santa Fe including James Perse, JBrand and Alice + Olivia along with jewelry from Me&Ro and bags from Rebecca Minkoff, daniella is the destination for the fashionista in you!
TOMMY HILFIGER
8380 Cerrillos Rd. #214, Santa Fe, NM 87507
505-424-7218
As one of the leading premium lifestyle brands, Tommy Hilfiger delivers superior styling, quality and value to consumers worldwide.
OOH LA LA! CONSIGNMENT
518 Old Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-820-6433
Bonjour, and welcome to Ooh La La! Consignment...The most fashionable resale store in Santa Fe! We are "Retail Therapy" at its best! Come and see what Santa Fe's most fashionable designer consignment shop has to offer. You will be overjoyed with our selections! We are excited to bring you the most beautiful and unique women's designer fashions in Santa Fe. Our selection is top drawer, feminine, fun, unique and beautiful,
NORMA SHARON
137 W. Water Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-984-3005
The Art of Color and Custom Apparel. Norma Sharon's designs are exceptional for many obvious reasons. Norma is multi-talented, having a fine art career with works in both private and corporate collections, Nabisco Corporation, Smithsonian Institute, Tegner Foundation, to name a few. She has worked as a freelance fashion illustrator in Paris, France for Women's Week Daily.
CHAPARE
Sanbusco Market Center 510 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-3902
Chapare Santa Fe offers fun & fine 100% alpaca wool fingerless gloves, gloves, hats & scarves plus luxurious & cotton clothing, jewelry, sweaters, panama hats, alpaca teddy bears. A must see boutique style shop in the historic Sanbusco Market in the railyard district.
NATIVE JACKETS
66 E. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-984-0005
Native Jackets, right on the plaza in the heart of Santa Fe, provides the best Navajo-inspired jackets, vests and blankets. We have museum quality contemporary and antique Native rugs, pots and baskets. Choose from the garments you see on our website or in our store, or you may choose your favorite blanket and we can make a garment from your choice. The Native rugs, pots and baskets are among the finest available.
CHUPAROSA
227 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-4116
Elegant ladies apparel. Celebrating 15 years in Santa Fe this year . The "Dress Shop" offers a very feminine collection of long & short dresses for evening & daytime, sweaters, tops, skirts, leggins and wraps by Saopaulo, Dolce Vita, Colcci, Scala, Ravel and more.
WEARABOUTS
70 West Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-1399
Locally owned since 1986, WearAbouts has a reputation for being one of the best women's clothing boutique in downtown Santa Fe. Specializing in contemporary clothing, you will find a friendly, fun, inviting atmosphere in which to shop!
KOWBOYZ
345 W. Manhattan, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-984-1256
KOWBOYZ is Santa Fe's beloved GO TO western wear store downtown in the Railyard for tourists and locals alike. 5,000 pair of new and vintage cowboy boots to choose from for men, women and children, as well as hats, shirts ($15), belts, buckles, skirts and western curios.
Beat Goes On....A Very Cool Consignment
BEAT GOES ON....A VERY COOL CONSIGNMENT
333 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-7877
The very best retail therapy and feel-good adventure is a visit to The Beat Goes On in the Guadalupe Center. This small consignment shop is full of real Santa Fe treasures, not the least of which is Suzie, the owner. She's charming, quirky, friendly and full of good advice if asked. The clothes, jewelry and accessories she selects for her store are interesting, unique and exceptionally well priced, currently styled.
DESERT SON OF SANTA FE
725 Canyon rd., Santa Fe, NM 87501
505 982 9499
Fine leather & jewelry boutique. Belts made on premises, handmade boots & buckles. Italian designer Henry Beguelin, Officine Creative,n.d.c. ,Numero 10,Giorgio Brato,HANDBAGS,FOOTWEAR,& APPAREL.SHEARLING & SUEDES BY NIGEL PRESTON & KNIGHT,HENR.Y BEGUELIN ,GIOGIO BRATO
MAYA
108 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-989-7590
We are sometimes called a Boutique. Sometimes a General Store. Sometimes a shoe store. A Jewelry Store. A Clothing Store. You can find fashion, jewelry, folk art, unusual kitchen and table top from around the world. It's a fun place to just visit. It's a great place to find something for every part of you, your life and everyone in your family.
TURQUOISE BUTTERFLY
149 E. Alameda Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-9277
Turquoise Butterfly is an artistic gallery located in a historic adobe building along the Santa Fe River in the downtown area. Here you will find unusual jewelry, useful pottery, boutique clothing, Turquoise inlay furniture, southwestern art, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Different types of art, many Artists, and lots of rooms to explore!. Come take a step back in time.
TOM TAYLOR BELTS AND BUCKLES
108 E San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-984-2231
Santa Fe's premier source of Custom, Handmade Belts and Buckles, Tom Taylor offers Gold, Sterling Silver, and Inlay buckles and ranger sets from the finest Southwest Buckle designers and artists.
TRAVELER'S MARKET
153 B Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-989-7667
The Traveler's Market, home to 30 dealers, features a superb collection of textiles, jewelry, clothing, accessories, antiques, books, and fine tribal & folk art from around the world. From saris to serapes, Turkish carpets to Navajo rugs, Mexican ceramics to Burmese lacquerware, vintage lace to Japanese kimonos, the Traveler's Market has something to offer the collector, the interior designer & the fashionista.
WAHOO! SANTA FE
227 Don Gaspar Santa Fe Village Mall, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-577-8200
Hand Selected Vintage, Pre-Owned & New Cowboy Boots and Vintage Attire & Accessories.
FULL BLOOM BOUTIQUE
70 W Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-9648
The best kept secret in Santa Fe, carries unique, casual and contemporary fashion, with a full line of complimentary accessories. We offer a wide variety of looks focusing on feminine flattering lines that are timeless, easy care, and great for travel. Ever changing, as we are always searching for fresh new looks, Full Bloom always stocks the favorite Johnny Was, 3J Workshop, Biya, NYDJ, Comfy, and Komarov to name a few.
ORIGINS
135 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-988-2323
Over on West San Francisco Street, Origins has been an indispensable part of the Santa Fe scene for 32 years now. They understand what their customers want, because what they have is out of the ordinary, and it's difficult to live here and be just plain ordinary. Under the influence of New Mexico's rich and colorful heritage there's just too much that's beautiful to buy, that you won't see anywhere else. And like Santa Fe's
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