432 Best Places to Shop in USA

For more than 20 years, surfers and other locals have come here to shop for surfboards, clothing, hats, and accessories. Whether you're planning to hit the waves or just looking for something to wear while lounging in the sun, you'll find everything you need here. In addition, they are the only retailer on Maui that carries the Maui Built brand.

Classic lines and mostly solid colors make the dresses, jumpsuits, pants, and tops designed by Meg Kinney effortlessly fashionable, not to mention comfortable and elegant. What began as a single East Village shop in the 1990s has expanded to include stores in Brooklyn and Toronto but the aesthetic remains timeless.

Local residents know that Mermaids is one of the best places in Kona to buy fashion-forward ladies' swimwear, cover-ups, sandals, hats, sunglasses, and other stylish beach accessories. Although on the pricey side, the swimwear is mostly name brand and high quality. There's a beautiful selection of pareau (sarongs), which are island-style wraps in tropical prints and colors. The owner's husband, Tony, is a famous surfboard maker whose World Core surf shop is just around the corner.

Inspired by the temperature-regulating materials used for NASA's astronaut clothes, three MIT students started this men's and women's clothing store that features stretchy, moisture-wicking, wrinkle-free, machine-washable slacks, shirts, blouses, blazers, and jackets designed by a former Theory designer (think clean and elegant). Interested in creating a bespoke blazer on-site? The store's 3D-print knitting machine can finish a garment in about two hours.

Prada front woman Miuccia Prada established a secondary line (bearing her childhood nickname, Miu Miu) to showcase her more experimental ideas. Look for Prada-esque styles in more daring colors and cuts, such as high-waist skirts with scalloped edges, Peter Pan–collar dresses in bold patterns, and pastel-hued pumps.

This small shop in a converted cottage offers women's designer clothes, ranging from casual to edgy. Jeans and denim jackets, novelty T-shirts, small gift items, and a jewelry selection that includes pieces made by local designers can all be found here.

Filled with a brilliant combination of indie and established designers, this upscale boutique is a mainstay for the modern minimalist. Pick up the wares of local favorites as well as internationally loved labels like Acne Studios, Issey Miyake, and Levi's. The Sunset Boulevard store stocks goods for men and women as well as children, plus accessories and some home goods.

Molly Green is a local family-run women's clothing boutique with additional locations Downtown and in Franklin. Visit this shop to find an outfit for just about any occasion, whether it's lounging about your vacation rental in a cozy colorful matching sweatsuit or dressing up in a jumpsuit for a screening at The Belcourt. In addition to clothing, the store is well-stocked with reasonably priced accessories, jewelry, and shoes, ensuring all your sartorial needs are met.

Many New Yorkers swear by this French–Italian brand's coats to keep them warm but stylish throughout the winter or on the ski slopes. The knee-length puffer is a firm favorite, but there are all sorts of jackets and accessories spread over the store's several levels, along with pieces created in collaboration with designers like Giambattista Valli and KITH.

Grab your hipster plaid flannels, cleverly named candles, linen jumpsuits, plant-dyed bandanas, and canvas backpacks at this Instagram-worthy shop where you can stock up on clothing, home goods, and accessories, all while sipping on a craft cocktail or coffee.

If you're looking for an aloha shirt that won't look out of place back home, head to this store, which sells shirts by a variety of designers, as well as other chic, stylish fashions and some jewelry and accessories. If you can't make it to the North Shore, there's also a branch at the Shops at Wailea.

A family-owned local institution, Murray's Toggery Shop can take credit for introducing "Nantucket reds" (both tops and bottoms in the signature color), now available in a range of styles for men, women, and children. They even do designer collaborations. If you're not up for the reds, you can shop among many other clothing and accessory options.

Stylists to the stars, TV costumers, and the deep-pocketed descend on this boutique to browse racks of prime vintage clothing. Everything is high-end, so don't expect any bargains. Take your pick from Yves Saint Laurent, Madame Grès, and Thierry Mugler items. There's a good selection of handbags and stilettos, too.

Stylish women's wear is just the beginning here. Niche carries an impressive collection of handbags, hats, scarves and bandannas as well as men's clothing and accessories. Best of all, you can book an expert styling session with their lead stylist. The coolest part of the store is Stitch at Niche, a curated fabric shop and project space with fabrics, thread, and patterns.

This is the first boutique from Nigel Curtiss, who got his start at Comme des Garçons and Yves Saint Laurent. The handsome shop sells men's and women's wear, including Curtiss's polo shirts, popular with superstar athletes, as well as silk pajamas, jeans, and off-the-rack suits. There's an in-store coffee bar for those who shop 'til they drop.

This Israeli-born designer worked for Ralph Lauren and Nautica before launching her own women's fashion label in 2003. Nili Lotan is known for her knitwear, drapey coats, and love of solid colors, all designed to be timeless and luxurious. Her line has expanded more recently to include jeans, handbags, and menswear.

The company manufactures equipment and clothing for commercial fishermen. Its Homer shop sells PolarFleece garments and other rugged outerwear, plus duffels, rain gear, and children's clothing.

A fashion fixture since the 1980s, Norma Kamali has a thoroughly modern, though still '80s-influenced, line. Her luminously white NYC flagship store carries graphic bathing suits, Grecian-style draped dresses, and her signature poofy "sleeping-bag coats." 

This boutique has been around for more than 30 years and is as popular as ever. Navigate the collections of top brands such as Frame, Spell, and Rhythm, or browse the shop's Nuage Bleu line for handmade leather bags and women's attire—new collections come out four times per year. The keiki (kids) section includes designer organic clothing, huggable stuffies, and a fantastic selection of books.

This artist-driven boutique sells local handmade jewelry, women's clothing accessories, home decor, baby items, and local art.

From tropical dresses to jumpers to swimsuits, this stylish boutique—a favorite of residents—carries a wide variety of Hawaiian-themed accessories and jewelry as well. Their selection of high-quality men's aloha shirts might be some of the best offered on the island. You can also find hats, purses, sunglasses, and a complete line of body and bath items.

Come here for the ladylike but bold runway designs of this upper-crust favorite. Skirts swing, ruffles billow, embroidery brightens up tweed, and even a tennis dress looks like something you could go dancing in.

This stylish mini chain has outposts around the city, but the Upper East Side location has the biggest selection of curated women's clothing from on-trend designers such as Rachel Comey and Band of Outsiders, as well as its own line. If you want that nonchalant-chic look, like an oversize velvet jacket thrown over skinny jeans, this is your place.

This store is a must-hit for its fashion-forward collection by a cadre of hip women's designers like Eugenia Kim, Rachel Comey, and The Great. Customers from all over the city and well beyond come for adventurous to elegant styles at prices that don't get out of hand.

This cozy boutique, whose name means “simple” in Hebrew, specializes in simple and beautiful clothing along with understated jewelry, bags, and candles. You'll find limited editions and small selections of excellently made pieces and New York brands including NYMåNE, BG, and Auntie Oti. 

Carrying contemporary silk and rayon clothing for women, and aloha shirts for men, this venerable shop is in Kainaliu, near the Aloha Theatre, but there's also a branch at Keauhou Shopping Center. You can even buy 100% Kona coffee at the stores, which is grown on their family farm.

Just like its Austin flagship, the Fredericksburg location of this shop showcases hip men's and women's clothing, shoes, and accessories.

This popular, durable brand shines at functional outdoor wear and crafts it with sustainable materials like hemp and organic cotton. Their technical pieces are stylish enough for both mountaineers and city wanderers. The line of whimsically patterned kids’ fleece is especially adorable.