The best fashion and gift stores Côte Ouest Etats-Unis

We've fallen in love with this iconic boutique, which opened in 1982. Fur-lined coats in large checks, winter mini shorts in houndstooth patterns, red berets, denim overalls... You'll find a mix of original vintage clothing and pieces inspired by the early 1970s. Plus: relatively affordable prices, often sweetened by attractive promotions. Before you come, take a look at the Polkadots & Moonbeams website, whose stock is frequently updated with the latest sales.

Opened in 1971, this family-run business has grown into a department store that passionately celebrates pop culture. You'll find everything from bacon-slice Christmas decorations and Mr. Potato figurines to Hawaiian shower curtains and pistol-shaped coffee sets. These more or less useful gadgets are called novelty gifts. Nevertheless, Soap Plant / Wacko also boasts a serious section of art books exploring pop culture in all its guises, from Marvel comics to zombies, design and fashion.

As you stroll through Sunset Junction, don't miss this beautiful - and expensive - boutique. You'll find superb selections of men's and women's ready-to-wear, made up of semi-luxurious garments, with noble materials, bold cuts and perfect fit. Also on sale: irresistible accessories, including jewelry, scarves, bags, shoes and hats. Here, Belgian and French creations by Dries van Noten and Isabel Marant rub shoulders with cutting-edge American brands.

This charming store located a few blocks south of Golden Gate Park, offers a thousand and one treasures that it will be difficult not to want to bring back in its luggage. You can find a little bit of everything: kitchen utensils, decorative objects, jewelry, games for children and also clothes. The products have been made by talented local artisans and artists in a bobo/hipster style that almost reminds us of Paris, or the island of Ré but with a devilishly Californian touch! Prices not cheap, though.

This concept store has spawned several outlets in California, including two in San Francisco. The one in Mission is the most accessible and central. A superb store offering creative and affordable jewelry (the earrings are superb, golden and elegant without being flashy), baby clothes and comforters, some feel-good clothing, accessories (bandana scarves...), but above all gifts of all kinds that feel good: board games, and lots of cool goodies in the colors of California, hipster-style.

Petfriendly Travel is a U.S.-based directory of dog-friendly travel destinations. It lists dog parks in the U.S. and Canada, dog-friendly beaches, pet-friendly accommodations (rentals and campsites) and pet-friendly restaurants. The site also includes information on how to travel with your pet (dog, cat, bird, etc.) and activities to do with your four-legged friend. Finally, there's a forum where you can chat with other pet owners.

One of San Franciscans' favorite stores near Hayes Valley. You'll recognize its window from afar, lined with vinyl records. This store for the avid digger or the simple vinyl enthusiast is an Ali Baba's cave. It competes cheekily with Amoeba Music, even if it's not as big as Amoeba. For, among the shelves of 33 and 45 rpm records, it boasts an important selection at a few dollars, much larger than its competitor. It's a pleasure to rummage through the shelves for rare gems. A fine selection of jazz, soul and groove records.

When visiting Warner Bros. Studios, be sure to stop by this store to complete the experience - especially as it's located just 3 km north of the sets. On the latter, the phrase "It's a wrap!" traditionally heralds the end of a shoot, as does the French: "C'est dans la boîte!". This store takes these words literally, reselling a large number of costumes and clothes worn briefly in TV series or feature films, all at rather affordable prices.

Fewer, better " is the motto of the Ecuadorian founder of this elegant women's ready-to-wear brand, with its simple, timeless designs. Made in Europe, the United States and South America with the utmost care and using only natural materials, the clothes are designed to last: no more disposable products with programmed obsolescence. Here you'll find beautiful leather goods, fine wool scarves, silk dresses, perfectly tailored suits and cozy pyjamas.

This is one of Haight-Ashbury's most emblematic stores: Held Over is a large thrift store on the main street of this hippie district, which has kept the authenticity of its sign "in its juice", in particular its perfectly preserved 1976 window display. Numerous racks of second-hand clothes will appeal to vintage enthusiasts: in the neighborhood where the hippie movement was born, there's plenty to choose from, and maybe even the best! Don't miss the window displaying vintage sunglasses, hats, jeans and accessories.

As you stroll through Little Italy, don't miss this sublime little gallery. The tone is set on the outside, by a most remarkable mural; we enter a flowery universe, which deals with identity, landscapes and their superimposition through the artist's face and gaze. If you're lucky, you'll be able to see her with a brush in hand, working on her next canvas. If you'd like to take one of her creations home with you without having to pay too much, opt for the steel reproduction at US$98. A real favorite!

Don't miss the incredible $1 sale held at Jet Rag every Sunday. It can be spotted from afar, and takes place in the parking lot in front of the store: as soon as it opens, rows of clothes are dumped on the ground, and everyone helps themselves. The special feature: everything is one dollar. A good-natured event, with music playing in the background. Meanwhile, the store remains open, offering all the classics of a thrift shop: a veritable Ali Baba's cave.

This is THE department store to shop at in San Francisco. Located on Market Street, it's at the heart of a huge shopping mall featuring just about every major American brand (American Eagles, Abercrombie & Fitch...). The selection is simply enormous, and you'll leave with your arms full of sweaters, coats, shoes, furniture, handbags, jewelry and even little dog coats! You can also enjoy lunch or a drink between purchases. A nice address, though not cheap, as is often the case in San Francisco.

The Grand Canal Shoppes is a huge covered shopping mall located in the heart of the Venetian and extends into the neighboring Palazzo. It takes up the theme of Venice and in particular of its grand canal, on which you can move in a gondola, under a painted sky always blue. Between the replicas of Venetian bridges and the square of St. Mark's Square, we discover dozens of stores and stores, restaurants and cafes, whose facades recall those of the palaces of the city of the Doges. Many of the signs are of Italian origin.

Opened in January 2015, this large shopping center houses about 100 stores on the plaza of Bally's Hotel. There are boutiques such as Sunglass Hut, Swarovski, Lush and Havaianas, as well as restaurants like Dave's Hot Chicken and Giordano's Pizzeria. While this is not the place to find designer labels or gustatory gems, it can be fun to stroll the aisles with a beer in hand, watching street performers perform among the shopping crowd.

Located at the east end of Fremont Street, Downtown Container Park opened in late 2013. There are pleasant outdoor shopping and dining areas throughout the three levels of its modern shopping center. More than twenty stores and a dozen restaurants. Animations and concerts are programmed there. At the entrance of the park, you will be welcomed by a giant praying mantis that spits fire at nightfall. This work of art made its first appearance at Burning Man, the desert festival in Black Rock (Nevada).

West of Las Vegas, 15 minutes from Red Rock Canyon, Downtown Summerlin is an open-air shopping mall with 125 stores, restaurants, a movie theater and plenty of other attractions for kids. Every Saturday, a Farmers Market takes place, with numerous stalls selling organic and artisanal products. The mall lives to the rhythm of the festive season, with its famous Halloween and Christmas parades. In winter, a large skating rink is set up on the lawn. For sports fans, this is where the Golden Knights (NHL) train.

Some shops, restaurants and bars occupy the sky bridge (understanding the link) between the Manadaly Bay and the Luxor. Despite the publicity on the place, there is little choice. Obviously, this is not the place to go for shopping in Las Vegas.

This boutique on the first floor of the casino offers a multitude of easy-to-achieve sleight of hand sleight of hand, accompanied by their booklet. This teaches you at various locations in the city, such as the Planet Hollywood, the Venetian, or the MGM Grand.

The Wynn and Encore shopping promenades are home to many luxury brands divided between the Wynn Plaza Shops, The Shops at Wynn and The Shops at Encore with Chanel, Christian Dior, Cartier, Louboutin, Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Saint Laurent. This place also distinguishes itself by its very large offer of luxury watches. You will be able to stroll in the shopping alleys distributed on two levels in a luxurious setting with noble materials.

Located near the casino's north entrance, the Bellagio's shopping promenade, Via Fiore, is opened by Louis Vuitton and Chanel. The mass is said. Prada, Hermès, Gucci, Bulgari, Valentino, Dior, Fendi, Guerlain and a few other luxury brands follow. All in all, only a handful of boutiques, but what boutiques they are! The stores on Via Fiore gracefully showcase the Bellagio's winter and botanical gardens. The promenade also features a number of places to eat and drink.

Originally, this mall was the Aladdin's shopping promenade and was called the Desert Passage. Planet Hollywood renamed the complex Miracle Mile Shops. Outside the shopping aisles, the Arabian villas are still there, bringing a hint of Oriental flavor to what remains a gigantic mall with more than 200 stores, restaurants and bars. Note the presence of two free attractions: Fountain Show and Rainstorm Show, every hour from 10am to 11pm from Monday to Thursday and every half hour from Friday to Sunday.

Every Cirque du Soleil show in Vegas leads to the creation of an adjacent boutique on the theme of show. This is the case for the Love show. Fans of the Beatles or fashion victims who know that a vintage t-shirt with the effigy of the Liverpool group can be an accessory to the point of fashion, this shop is definitely made for you.

All the classics of clothing are represented in this huge mall: 7 for All Mankind, Gap, Zara... But for these brands, it is better to go to the Outlets Centers. Note that the mall also hosts Macy's, Dillards and Saks Fith Avenue department stores. Sports enthusiasts will also find what they are looking for at Dick's, one of the leading American brands. Finally, like all good shopping malls, the Fashion Show Mall is full of restaurants and places for a little gourmet break.

This boutique specializing in workwear deserves a mention because it sells Dickies and Carhartt pants at a very good price. These garments, which are fashionable in France, are very often used on a daily basis by workers in the United States. The store opened its doors in 2002 and offers a wide range of other brands, including Asics, Cotopaxi (outdoor), American Apparel, The North Face, Ogio, Nike and many other famous names. All models and prices can be viewed on the store's website. A Las Vegas institution.

Toys of Yesteryear is an antique shop specialized in collectors'objects and toys. Kewpie dolls, Star Wars characters, books, metal toys… Perfect to return from Las Vegas with a miniature train in its luggage.

This gambler's store offers everything related to the world of casinos. Among the card games, you will find competition models, used in the big tournaments, with the effigy of the big casinos where they have seen better days. The store also offers a large quantity of dice. In the bookstore, you'll find strategy books, statistics courses and bibliographies of great players. Enough to spend a few studious nights before sitting down at a game table. An ideal place for amateurs.

Located at the eastern end of the Fremont Street Experience, Neonopolis is a complex whose initial ambition was to be a vast commercial mall with restaurants, cinemas, clothing stores and various stores. There are still a few remaining businesses within Neonopolis. The Heart Attack Grill, with a very visible sign, offers to eat junk food in a hospital gown. On the spot, waitresses dressed as nurses take care of customers who are on the verge of a heartattack.

Another typical place to buy souvenirs with gifts and jewelry that look cheap and not too expensive. Many products are as low as US$1, especially in the sale section. It's still a really classic store but you'll find something to bring back from Las Vegas. And then during the summer heat, it can also be a good spot to take a cool break with the air conditioning.

Like many big cities in the United States, Las Vegas has its Chinatown where Chinese businesses gather under pagoda-shaped roofs. Every year, the famous dragon dance is performed there for the Chinese New Year. However, the place is far from matching the Chinatowns of San Francisco and New York: most of the facades are purely decorative and the buildings form a large classical shopping mall. There are about fifteen stalls, restaurants, bars and about twenty stores (supermarket, bookstore, decoration).

Sock Market opened its very first store in 1988 in San Francisco on Pier 39, then in Los Angeles. Moving to Mandalay Bay in 2010, Rock Market is the kingdom of socks in every color, style, size and decoration imaginable. In short, there's something for every member of the family. The store also sells booties (classic or animal-shaped), leggings, stockings and anklets. An ideal place for gift ideas.

A large store of used books and used discs, there are for all tastes and cheap. In the shop there is a café with an Internet position.

In the heart of El Presidio, this block is made up of a succession of boutiques organized around a pretty, shady garden that houses the terrace of Jojo's Restaurant. It's a pleasure to move from a vinyl store to a small independent chain selling printed T-shirts, which in turn leads to a space specializing in tableware, adjacent to a craft workshop selling drawings and paintings... In short, you move from one universe to another as you stroll along. A very pleasant experience. Everything is made locally.

We've fallen in love with this ready-to-wear boutique just outside Old Town, on commercial 5th Avenue. In front of the entrance, it's not unusual to find two racks of tempting discounts on jeans and jackets, as well as shirts and t-shirts. Inside, more choice, from shoes to sunglasses to fine pendants, as well as a vast collection of clothing. All in a sober but trendy style, very L.A. "cool kid". Plus: good value for money.