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A stone's throw from the Big Apple, Philly has a blossoming shopping scene not unlike that of Boston. Of course, its indie boutiques have a totally different flavor and certainly entice tourists in the City of Brotherly Love. Plus, the area is home to the East Coast's largest mall—don't act like your not impressed. Next business trip or long weekend jaunt, make sure you include some retail therapy along with the Liberty Bell and restaurant hopping. Here are ten recommended stores from Racked Philly editor Julie Davis.
The largest shopping mall on the East Coast, the King of Prussia Mall measures in at 2.4 million square feet and is home to over 400 stores, including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's—pretty much every label and brand under the sun.
An old-school department store in an era where there aren't many of those left, Boyd's carries the highest of the high-end. It's not cheap, but the atmosphere makes it worth a visit even if you're not going to walk out with a brand-new pair of Manolo slingbacks.
Bringing designer labels to Philadelphia for half a decade, Knit Wit houses a mix of European and American designers. Think Paul Smith, A.L.C., Alexander Wang, and Helmut Lang in a non-pretentious atmosphere.
Style and sustainability go hand in hand at SA VA as the eco-conscious boutique uses fair-trade, eco-friendly materials to create its eponymous line of women’s apparel. Garments sold at SA VA are made in the boutique's adjacent garment center. (Image credit: GPTMC)
Arcadia takes the reins as one of the city’s best places to shop under-the-radar designers and eco-friendly fashions. Expect men's and women's apparel from the likes of Dusen Dusen, Greylin, Mary Meyer, BB Dakota, DV by Dolce Vita, Alternative Apparel, and Penguin.
Not only does this swanky Old City boutique stock the latest looks from designers like Stella McCartney, Lela Rose, and Peter Som, it’s the only shop in the Philadelphia area to house apparel by The Row, Belstaff, and Wes Gordon.
Located in Midtown Village, Open House stocks everything from brightly patterned and embroidered home decor items to candles and glittery personal accessories.
Shoppers can count on Third Street Habit to carry contemporary ready-to-wear from labels like Rag & Bone and Rodebjer, but it’s the boutique’s exclusive selection of apparel from Isabel Marant’s Etoile line that really puts this shop on the map.
The only store in Philly with its own in-house line of liqueurs, woodsy-vibed Art in the Age supplies both genders with clothing and accessories from a mix of indie and American labels like Penfield, Steven Alan, and Woolrich.
The largest shopping mall on the East Coast, the King of Prussia Mall measures in at 2.4 million square feet and is home to over 400 stores, including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's—pretty much every label and brand under the sun.
An old-school department store in an era where there aren't many of those left, Boyd's carries the highest of the high-end. It's not cheap, but the atmosphere makes it worth a visit even if you're not going to walk out with a brand-new pair of Manolo slingbacks.
Bringing designer labels to Philadelphia for half a decade, Knit Wit houses a mix of European and American designers. Think Paul Smith, A.L.C., Alexander Wang, and Helmut Lang in a non-pretentious atmosphere.
Style and sustainability go hand in hand at SA VA as the eco-conscious boutique uses fair-trade, eco-friendly materials to create its eponymous line of women’s apparel. Garments sold at SA VA are made in the boutique's adjacent garment center. (Image credit: GPTMC)
Arcadia takes the reins as one of the city’s best places to shop under-the-radar designers and eco-friendly fashions. Expect men's and women's apparel from the likes of Dusen Dusen, Greylin, Mary Meyer, BB Dakota, DV by Dolce Vita, Alternative Apparel, and Penguin.
Not only does this swanky Old City boutique stock the latest looks from designers like Stella McCartney, Lela Rose, and Peter Som, it’s the only shop in the Philadelphia area to house apparel by The Row, Belstaff, and Wes Gordon.
Located in Midtown Village, Open House stocks everything from brightly patterned and embroidered home decor items to candles and glittery personal accessories.
Shoppers can count on Third Street Habit to carry contemporary ready-to-wear from labels like Rag & Bone and Rodebjer, but it’s the boutique’s exclusive selection of apparel from Isabel Marant’s Etoile line that really puts this shop on the map.
The only store in Philly with its own in-house line of liqueurs, woodsy-vibed Art in the Age supplies both genders with clothing and accessories from a mix of indie and American labels like Penfield, Steven Alan, and Woolrich.
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