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Nicole Miller

Nicole Miller at the Bellevue.

Reward

Our objective is to bring some of the best and most innovative collections & designers from all over the world to Philadelphia, all presented in a friendly & stress-free atmosphere. Reward stocks brands we absolutely love – new collections that have forward-thinking perspective, established lines that stand for impeccable quality & design, and styles that, well, we simply find really cool. Reward is a shop you will want to come back to over & over to – there will always be something new and exciting. Come join us for the ride xx

Reward is located at 55 North 2nd Street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia. There are tons of great shops and restaurants and bars and galleries around us, please come out and visit soon.

Sa Va

SA VA is a groundbreaking clothing and accessories brand that is built on the platform of effortless, individual style and social consciousness. Based in Philadelphia, the brand is comprised of a flagship store and design studio at 1700 Sansom Street, adjacent garment center and an on-line fashion community and store. SA VA is locally made, globally inspired and community based fashion.

We believe it is our responsibility to be socially responsible. Ninety percent of the garments sold at SA VA are locally made in our adjacent Garment Center always with fair trade and often eco-friendly textiles. Any products we are unable to make ourselves must have one element of sustainability, whether it is fair trade, locally made, organic, made in the U.S.A. or recycled. Through local living wage job creation and community partnerships with both the Career Wardrobe and the People's Emergency Center, we are striving to create a new kind of ethical fashion community.

Boyds

1938

Brothers Alexander, Albert and Ben Gushner co-found a men's clothing store at 1217 Market Street. Alex names it "Boyds" after The Boyd Theater, an art deco movie palace at 19th and Chestnut.

Joan Shepp

Knit Wit

Fresh off their 40th Anniversary, the Knit Wit continues to maintain dominance in the fashion retail industry. Offering a wide variety of European and American designer collections each season, buyers strive to "edit" the latest trends, fitting easily into your closet. Walk into the Knit Wit for a cocktail dress; walk out with t-shirts, the latest denim, and a great cashmere sweater. Friendly sales staff with expertise in fashion assists customers young and old.

Arcadia

Arcadia Boutique is Philadelphia's eco-fashion boutique and lifestyle destination located in the heart of Northern Liberties since 2007. Arcadia's newest location is in the heart of Rittenhouse just blocks from lovely Rittenhouse Square Park. We offer a place for the independent-minded to find fabulous and original, yet affordable fashion from emerging and eco-friendly designers and artists from Philadelphia and around the world. Boutique owner, Ali McCloud, offers a welcoming, eclectic haven for the individual who loves fashion, art, craft, music, and travel but also hopes to minimize their impact on our environment and support emerging design talent. In addition to offering a distinctive selection of new fashion brands, Arcadia features the best sustainable fashion brands so customers can embrace green lifestyle alternatives without sacrificing style.

Arcadia is now offering a small selection of men's apparel and green baby items so our customers can find green alternatives for the men and children in their lives. Arcadia's lifestyle offerings include eco-minded home decor items, soy candles, lotions, and artwork for sale from local and national artists. Our in-house travel consultant is available to provide information on eco-tourism and international travel destinations. Visit our Away@Arcadia section for information on Arcadia's group trips that take customers and friends on socially responsible adventures around the world.

Arcadia loves to throw a party! We host all kinds of events throughout the year including art openings, trunk shows, and fashion shows. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for updates on events, latest fashion trends and style tips. Every 6-8 weeks our Art@Arcadia gallery wall features a new local or emerging artist which we kick off with our 2nd Thursday artist receptions.

Third St. Habit

THIRD ST. HABIT

has been featured in the New York Times, Travel and Leisure, Lucky, Teen Vogue, Daily Candy, Philadelphia Magazine & Philadelphia Style. Since opening in August 2004, Third Street Habit has been received many fashion & editorial accolades, including:

Best New Boutique, in Philadelphia magazine, Best of Philly 2005
Best Women’s Clothing (2006) & Best Boutique (2005), CityPaper Reader’s Choice Awards
Editorial Award for Best Boutique, CitySearch 2006
Shops We Love, Lucky magazine, May 2006

Here's a look at some recent press in Travel & Leisure's October 2007 issue and Lucky Magazine November 2007.

Sugarcube

Many boutiques line the historic streets of Old City, but Sugarcube has truly found a way to stand out. Upon entering you're most likely to be in awe of the warm and inviting vibes that stem directly from the layout and decor.

There is a mix of designer items and carefully chosen vintage to scour. As soon as you start browsing the merchandise you will automatically get a sense of what kind of people are hand picking the items, and who they are picking them for. There is a genuine thought process behind all of the stock choices. None of the garments are purely trendy pieces, but instead are a mix of current and classic contemporary styles.

Throughout the store you will find impeccable vintage items. Each of these is obviously chosen to correlate with the pieces they carry. Unlike some shops with no clear curatorial direction, Sugarcube reflects a strong vision that expands outside of fashion to encompass an entire lifestyle. The thoughtfulness of the vintage choices clearly expresses the owner's desire to inspire their shoppers with more then just labels.

There are a great variety of designers carried in Sugarcube, but I have been particularly excited to see APC, Steven Alan, Dunderdon and Pendleton items. Each of these brands has an aesthetic similar to that of Sugarcube as a whole. They create versatile items that can be worn in a variety of ways that accentuate a man or woman's personal style,

Along with the clothing, shoes and accessories, Sugarcube features talented artist's work that you can admire or purchase.

To keep up with what's going on at Sugarcube as far as new arrivals, sales and First Friday events, make sure to check out their frequently updated website.sugarcube

Matthew Izzo

Matthew Izzo Matthew Izzo and matthewizzo.com for 9 years Matthew Izzo has been one of Philadelphia leading retail stores. Features in Vogue, WWD, Details, NYtimes, NYPost, Philadelphia magazine, Philadelphia Style. Named "Philadelphia's Style Guru" by the Philadelphia Inqurier. Tv features on HGTV, Fineliving channel, Fox, ABC, NBC in addition to countless national home magazines and style blogs. 111 S 12th street Philadelphia.

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