From luxury furniture shops and art galleries to indie boutiques and local liquor stores, the Valley is a shopper’s paradise.
RETAIL HUBS
Barnone
3000 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert, barnoneaz.com
Looking to create a shared space for maker-driven businesses, visionary Gilbert entrepreneur Joe Johnston upcycled a 1950s grain storage building located on his ancestral family farm at Agritopia, the agrarian housing development he launched in the 2000s. A slew of makers and vendors share the space, from woodworkers to machinists. Don’t miss Jon and Jenn Arvizu’s High Jinks, which features colorful and fun artwork and merchandise.
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-955-8400, shopbiltmore.com
Fashion Park is an apt moniker for this luxurious outdoor shopping center, which frames verdant lawns and sun-drenched open spaces with high-end boutiques and designer destinations, located within walking distance of the historical Arizona Biltmore resort. Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue anchor the cluster of shops, which include Ralph Lauren and Arhaus. To support local, pop into Citrine Natural Beauty Bar for cosmetics and My Sister’s Closet for consignment finds. Get a local caffeine fix at Royal Coffee Bar or pop into Blanco Tacos + Tequila for lunch.
Chandler Fashion Center
3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, 480-812-0152, shopchandlerfashioncenter.com
Chandler Fashion Center offers family-friendly mall favorites – department stores Macy’s and Dillard’s, along with food-court staples – and a few higher-end offerings, including Free People and Coach. Personal shoppers are available to guide your retail therapy – and help lug your haul from Anthropologie, lululemon and Pottery Barn. Support local with some lash pampering at Amazing Lash Studio.
Epicenter at Agritopia
3150 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert, epicenteratagritopia.com
Another Joe Johnston joint, Epicenter is a buzzy new hive of activity in the East Valley, with tenants including urbAna, Vintage Home, Manor, Bunky Boutique and Why I Love Where I Live. Tasty food and bev options include Buck & Rider, Belly Kitchen & Bar, Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup, UnderTow and Peixoto Coffee.
Hive on 16th
2222 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 602-756-1082, hiveon16th.com
This collection of tiny Midtown businesses has a fresh coat of paint and a new owner, but the Hive’s reputation as one of the artsiest spots in town is holding strong, with Julia Fournier’s The Bee’s Knees vintage shop, Tennille Neilsen’s Composite Boutique and Keri Mosier’s Mer.Made Jewelry studio as well as Naked Fig Soap, Locket Tattoo, Honeycomb Coffee Co., artist studios and a performance space.
Mill Avenue
Mill Avenue between University Drive and Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, downtowntempe.com
Mill Avenue, a walkable shopping district less than 1 mile long, is the epicenter of activity for college students from nearby Arizona State University. Find hipster garb at Urban Outfitters, eclectic fashions at Pitaya and sports merchandise at Cactus Sports. Yucatecan Imports, a longtime Mill mainstay, sources handcrafted treasures from around the world.
Park West
9744 W. Northern Ave., Peoria, 623-877-9771, shopparkwest.com
This outdoor mall features shops clustered around Harkins Park West 14 movie theater. An influx of West Valley outposts from local restaurant groups – Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Baker, The Sicilian Butcher, Pita Jungle – has reinvigorated the shopping complex.
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 480-941-2140, fashionsquare.com
Shopping is elevated to an art form at Scottsdale Fashion Square. The largest shopping mall in Arizona – almost 2 million square feet of retail heaven – also boasts the most amenities and complimentary services: personal shoppers, carry-out assistance, omnipresent concierge staff and valet parking with optional detailing service. It’s also the only Arizona location of several high-end emporiums, including Kate Spade, Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta. A multi-year redevelopment includes a new luxury wing (anchored by Neiman Marcus and home to a Dior flagship store), custom artwork and destination restaurants including Nobu, Ocean 44 and Toca Madera.
Scottsdale Quarter
15037 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-270-8123, scottsdalequarter.com
Scottsdale Quarter is a mixed-use, open-air center designed to resemble a city district. Major retailers Sephora, Apple, Restoration Hardware and Fabletics mix with local shops like Candle Chemistry and boutiques like Free People. Re-energize with a cup of fair-trade coffee at Press Coffee and then craft your own grab bag of candy at IT’SUGAR to enjoy at The Quad, a park-like gathering spot with the largest pop-jet fountain in the region. It’s a popular play spot for families, so you’ll see kids running around in the water.
Seventh Avenue/Melrose District
Seventh Avenue between Indian School and Camelback roads, Phoenix, 480-620-4415, melrosemerchantsassociation.com
This stretch of shops, restaurants, salons, garages and sundry businesses located just north of Downtown Phoenix is home to Modern on Melrose, Retro Ranch, Green Goddess House of Herbs and Melrose Pharmacy. The Melrose District is known for its abundance of vintage and antique shops and is a popular destination for thrift shoppers and treasure hunters. It has also been an iconic neighborhood for the Valley’s LGBTQ+ community. Its annual street fair draws big crowds.
The Shops Gainey Village
8777 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-398-2222, theshopsgaineyvillage.com
Sprouts Farmers Market is the anchor of this airy plaza, but it’s far from a mere grocery-store stop. Fuel up at beloved local restaurants Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery, Pomo, Koibito Poke or The Village Tavern before shopping at local boutiques A Cool Breeze, Carine, Bryn Walker, Diva Women’s Wear, Femme and The Collector’s House.
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, tempemarketplace.com
What isn’t there to do at this sprawling East Valley shopping complex? You can catch a movie at Harkins Theatres, throw an axe at LumberJaxes or race indoor drift cars at Drift Haus. The retail options skew big-box – Target, Barnes & Noble, Cost Plus World Market – but there are some local options, like girly Rolling Rack Boutique and new sports shop Rally House. Tons of restaurants and fast-food joints, too.
Uptown Plaza
100 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, uptownplazaphx.com
Built in 1955 by legendary developer Del E. Webb, Uptown Plaza was remodeled and rejuvenated in 2015. Now it’s once again among the top shopping centers in the state, with tenants including local boutiques (Muse Apparel, Manor, Local Nomad), salons and spas (CLOVR Life Spa, Boardroom Salon for Men and Hi, skin), and restaurants galore (Elly’s Brunch & Cafe, Chula Seafood, Flower Child, Huss Brewing Co. and Scoopwell’s Dough Bar, to name a few). Check the website for fun events throughout the year, from photos with the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus to ice cream socials and sunset yoga. There are cool seasonal markets as well.
Westgate Entertainment District
6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale, 623-385-7502, westgateaz.com
Desert Diamond Arena, State Farm Stadium and AMC Theatres form the center of this gigantic shopping complex, which brims with restaurants and bars including locally owned State 48 Funk House Brewery, NakedQ and The Lola. Pop into Retail Therapy AZ to browse local goods and La Lady Designs for girls’ and women’s clothing and accessorires. Hit Just Sports for merchandise for all your favorite pro and college teams. PXG offers the finest in luxury sports apparel and golf gear, including custom clubs. Check the calendar for special events, from comedy shows to live music in the fountain park.
HOME & ART
Roosevelt Row Arts District
Roosevelt Street, from 16th Street to Seventh Avenue, Phoenix, rooseveltrow.org
For a true taste of independent Phoenix, explore this historical corridor of boutiques, art galleries, coffee houses, shops and co-ops – many housed in renovated bungalows and 19th-century homes. Art galleries and performance spaces abound, including the Alwun House Foundation, Great Arizona Puppet Theater and Phoenix Center for the Arts. Buy local goods at MADE art boutique, Phoenix General and Now or Never. Art galleries and Phoenix Art Museum stay open late for First Fridays, a monthly art walk and crafts bazaar with food trucks. The vibrant street art alone could make for a compelling tour of “RoRo.”
Buckhorn Vintage
138 W. Main St., Mesa, 602-865-9702, facebook.com/-buckhornvintage
Cristin Clark curates items from sources all over Arizona and brings back her favorite pieces to her Mesa storefront. Clark specializes in ’60s and ’70s finds for a funky mix of bohemian, retro and mid-century modern.
Copenhagen
Multiple locations, copenhagenliving.com
Many people are surprised to learn that this internationally renowned brand is based in Phoenix. The furniture, lighting and art emporium is dedicated to contemporary design with European flair – the legacy of Danes Erik Vinther Hansen and Tony Christensen, who founded Copenhagen in 1970. It remains a destination for shoppers who prefer a Scandinavian aesthetic for their sofas, dressers, dining tables and desks, all available at multiple price points.
Dig It Gardens
3015 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 602-812-7476, digphx.com
With veggie starters, big and small cacti, bushes, trees and all kinds of ideas for what to do with your green bounty, Dig It Gardens is an oasis in the center of the city.
Feathers Fine Custom Furnishings
15330 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 480-905-1396, feathersdesign.com
Scottsdale design district mainstay Feathers has built a devoted following thanks to its contemporary, traditional, transitional and Southwest furniture, which it stocks and designs for custom projects. It’s a family business – run by husband and wife Dan and Claudia Levinson and Dan’s brother, Dennis.
For the People
5102 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-954-4009, forthepeoplestore.com
This Uptown furniture/décor/stationery triple threat is quite possibly the only spot in town where keen-eyed aesthetes might find Italian-designed dinosaur-shaped desk lamps alongside locally crafted pop art prints and Bauhaus-inspired jewelry. That’s all by design for shop owners Shawn Silberblatt and Chad Campbell, curators nonpareil.
Frank Lloyd Wright Store at Taliesin West
12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, 480-627-5398, franklloydwright.org/shop
Don’t call it a gift shop. Taliesin West’s on-site store is closer to a high-end home design boutique or an art gallery than a purveyor of schlocky tchotchkes. Where else can you find a lounge chair incorporating Wright’s iconic geometry, a hand-knotted rug depicting a desert landscape and ceramic planters inspired by the seasons?
Hawk Salvage
1109 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix, 602-790-8365, hawksalvage.com
We’ve been waiting for a shop like this one owned by Phoenix firefighter Greg Hawk for years – a place where we can find vintage medical equipment, antique curio cabinets and all kinds of other things we never knew we needed, like chalk figures and old maps. Hours vary and so does the selection, which means frequent trips are advised.
The Linen Tree
6137 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-483-2044, thelinentree.com
Kirk Laibe’s Scottsdale boutique is a luxury oasis specializing in – you guessed it – linens. From gorgeous handkerchiefs and table dressings to sateen sheets and luxe mattresses (Vispring and Royal-Pedic), the tactile pleasures are bountiful and hygge as heck. Don’t miss the Abyss & Habidecor robes and SDH loungewear, which make your home bedroom and bathroom feel like a resort spa. Great selection of soaps, bathroom accessories and sundry gifts, as well.
MADE art boutique
922 N. Fifth St., Phoenix, 602-256-6233, madephx.com
One of Roosevelt Row’s most iconic and oldest shops (established 2005) showcases an ever-changing lineup of entirely locally made goods. Stock up on ceramics, candles, cutting boards and coasters. MADE also maintains an impressive inventory of art for every budget, from $6 copper-enamel flowers to watercolor paintings and embroidery art (by owner Cindy Dach!) selling for hundreds of dollars.
Modern Manor
4130 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix, 602-266-3376, modernmanorphx.com
Modern Manor has become the hot spot for mid-century modern furnishings, stocking everything from rosewood and teak credenzas to leather lounge chairs by Danish designer Baumritter. A smattering of local art brings the “modern” part into focus. Professional home staging, interior design, commercial design and studios are also available. On-site restaurant/coffee shop Valentine adds to the allure.
Pagoda Lane
6310 N. Scottsdale Rd., Paradise Valley, 213-328-4999, pagodalane.com
Seek out this shop within the Scottsdale Marketplace shopping complex for one-of-a-kind gifts and custom monogramming. From cashmere cardigans to cocktail napkin holders, there’s a delight for everyone on your list.
Practical Art
5070 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-264-1414, practical-art.com
Photographer Lisa Olson has created a shopping and gallery space with a 100 percent local-made inventory, including curios such as Darsha Patel’s soda-fired ceramic planters. Stock your kitchen with handmade items like Primitive Glass’s hand-blown glass oil bottles, Paul Porter’s French rolling pins and Lynn Town’s stamped tea towels. Aadorn your body with handcrafted wooden jewelry like saguaro earrings and Arizona silhouette necklaces.
Pueblo
1025 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix, 602-695-0834, pueblo.life
Plant parents flock to Pueblo for an impressive selection of indoor and outdoor plants, air plants, plant accessories and insightful growing advice from the friendly and helpful staff, who believe anyone can cultivate a green thumb.
Rare Earth Gallery
6401 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-575-4360, rareearthgallerycc.com
Rare Earth Gallery showcases Mother Nature’s treasure chest. Customers are regularly floored by the sheer volume of gems, geodes, jewelry, precious metals, glass art, fossils and petrified wood at rock hound Wayne Helfand’s shop.
Royse Contemporary
7077 E. Main St., Scottsdale, 602-810-3449, roysecontemporary.com
Nicole Royse channeled her experiences as an artist and as a gallery manager into her own showcase for local artists in Old Town Scottsdale. Her passion for Arizona artists is palpable – and beautiful, as you’ll see on her gallery walls.
Steiner’s Amish Furniture
10722 N.W. Grand Ave., Sun City, 623-974-1745, safaz.net
Handmade by Amish craftspeople, the pieces here are built to last, and priced to match. They’re worth it if you can afford them; if not, the place is still worth visiting for its selection of Back East goodies.
Tierra Del Lagarto
15330 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 480-609-1289, tierradellagarto.com
For the past 20 years, the Van Lith family has made an annual pilgrimage to Morocco to source products directly from craftspeople and artisans for their Scottsdale home furnishings and décor shop. They travel to India, Indonesia, Turkey, Mexico and Guatemala, too, bringing back troves of responsibly sourced treasures.
urbAna
5027 N. 44th St., Phoenix, 602-957-5066, urbanashop.com
This snug Arcadia home shop from married couple Ana and Brian Wells has a millennial-chic aesthetic. You will find floral tea sets, lacquered trays and brassy chandeliers festooned with glass globes among coffee table books, candles and fancy notebooks. UrbAna stocks furniture, fixtures and high-end goodies for every room in the house.
The Vintage Arizona
10637 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, 602-323-4917, facebook.com/thevintagearizona
How many thrift stores give you a side of history with your purchase? You don’t even need to set foot in The Vintage Arizona to know it’s special. Check it out @thevintagearizona on Instagram for interesting and enlightening background information on everything from Pyrex to Arizona-centric treasures. Then head to the shop – you’ll want to buy something.
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, 480-686-9539, scottsdalemuseumwest.org
The museum is fantastic – you could easily spend a weekend wandering its exhibits on everything from Hopi pottery to cowboy spurs – but we have been known to pop in just for Arizona-themed merch at the Museum Store. There’s something for everyone on your list, from historical tomes to tea towels with whimsical illustrated maps of the Grand Canyon State. It’s an excellent shopping destination in its own right.
BATH & BODY
Amazing Lash Studio
Multiple locations, amazinglashstudio.com
For the YouTube makeup tutorial obsessive in your life, Amazing Lash Studio offers a plethora of eyebrow and eyelash accoutrements: pencils, pens, pomade and tinted gel. Services include lash extensions, lifts and tinting; facial waxing; and eyebrow tinting and lamination.
Citrine Natural Beauty Bar
2502 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-955-2354, citrinenaturalskin.com
Melissa Lenberg’s Biltmore Fashion Park boutique was a pioneer in the Valley’s natural and vegan beauty scenes. She rigorously tests each product she sells, from eye shadow and lipstick to serums and supplements. Free beauty consultations, too.
Emme Diane
15875 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Scottsdale, 480-584-8470, emmediane.com
Long before beauty bloggers were teaching followers how to contour and cat-eye, Emme Diane locked herself in the bathroom and gave the mirror mock tutorials on face washing. The aesthetician’s line now includes products for different skin concerns, from acne to aging. She also offers consultations to create personalized skin-care routines.
Kaya Holistic
6102 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 480-737-0867, kayaholistic.com
“Conscious goods for conscious people” is Kaya Holistic owner Cathleen Mitchell’s ethos, and it informs every item she stocks in her bright, airy Central Phoenix shop that beckons exploration. You’ll find wellness products (tinctures, salves and tonics), hemp-based goods (loose herbal smoke blends and pre-rolls), and housewares (blankets and ceramics).
MELT by Melissa
Two locations, meltbymelissa.com
Valley brow guru Melissa Pruett turned her self-described skin-care geek ways into a “self-care studio” with a flagship in Scottsdale and a “mini MELT” open by appointment in Phoenix. Pruett and her team of Babes, as she calls her aestheticians, can help you with everything from lash tints and extensions to cosmetic tattoos and spray tans. Shop wares including skincare products, candles, sleep caps, totes, T-shirts and more.
OLIVESPA at Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek, 480-888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com/collections/olivespa
Having ridden the humble olive to local culinary fame (see Food & Drink, page 72), Queen Creek Olive Mill co-owner Brenda Rea struck on the idea of exploring the fruit’s moisturizing and anti-aging benefits. Her olive oil skin care products became so popular she started the OLIVESPA line, which has grown to include baby oil, soap, lotion, face wash, toner, lip balm, candles and more. Gift sets and self-care packages are great values.
Shear Paradise Salon
2710 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix, 602-863-0218, shearparadisesalon.com
Turn your haircut into a full-blown spa day at this West Valley salon, which offers manicures, pedicures, tanning, waxing, facials, brow microblading, massage and teeth whitening. We dare you to make it out the door without buying blingy merch or a fun new hair product to experiment with on your locks at home.
Strawberry Hedgehog
1501 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, 928-637-6270, strawberryhedgehog.com
Tracy Perkins is the Valley’s doyenne of vegan products, from handmade soaps and whipped body crème to intention oils and Breathe Easy spa shower mist – all made with pure essential oils. She curates a diverse inventory of cruelty-free goods including toothpaste, shampoo, candles, jewelry, sunglasses, enamel pins, mineral makeup, snacks and even cat furniture.
We Do Men
14301 N. 87th St., Scottsdale, 480-686-8538, wedomen.com
Stacey Grondahl and her team of “Man Handlers” will trim, buff, peel, exfoliate, wax and massage your messy Marvin into a dapper Dan. Bring home the magic with beard balm and body wash.
Whish
15649 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Scottsdale, 480-219-0864, whishbody.com
It all started with shaving cream. When Aimee Werner ran out of her own, she swiped her husband’s imported foamless cream and, impressed by the quality, decided to create one for women. Now Whish makes serums, moisturizers, eye masks, lip treatments, exfoliators and natural deodorant in its new 24,000-foot corporate headquarters in Scottsdale Airpark, and sells them in salons and spas across the country and in the Whish Beauty Studio at Scottsdale Quarter.
TSF Botanicals
Inquire for in-person shopping and gatherings, tsf-botanicals.com, thesimplefarm.net
Goat farmer, caramel maker and farm dinner host Lylah Ledner has added another prong to her enterprise at The Simple Farm, her Scottsdale farm: skincare and beauty products. Ledner offers botanical serums, cleansers, balms, goat milk soaps and wellness events.
Zaaina
Available at Valley West Elm and Costco locations, zaaina.com
When Purvi Desai was laid off from her finance job, she took solace in creating natural bath products in her Chandler home. Her hobby has grown into a business that churns out more than 100,000 bars of soap annually. We’re partial to her spa boxes.
FOOD & DRINK
Blue Sky Organic Farms
4762 N. 189th Ave., Litchfield Park, 623-266-4031, blueskyorganicfarms.com
Under the green thumb of farmer David Vose, Blue Sky grows prized produce. The on-site farm store stocks seasonal staples like golden beets, purple cabbage, heirloom radishes and all manner of greens. The shop also carries artisanal products (Hope’s Artisan Bread, Crow’s Dairy cheese) and its own jams, pesto and other prepared foods.
Buena Vida Bodega
1002 E. Pierce St., Phoenix, 602-753-7747, buenavidabodega.com
This lilliputian bottle shop in Downtown Phoenix stocks myriad local wines and beers, from orange wines and prickly pear Arizona sake to Arizona Wilderness tall boys and Japanese lagers. The vino selection is so cool, there’s a wait list to join the wine club. If your taste in beer runs toward sours and ciders, this is your place.
La Grande Orange Grocery
4410 N. 40th St., Phoenix, 602-840-7777, lagrandeorangegrocery.com
The iconic flagship of LGO Hospitality includes a general store and bakery attached to La Grande Orange Pizzeria. Beeline for coffee and a stunning array of fresh pastries and baked goods: morning buns, croissants, brownies, cookies, cakes, pies (don’t skip the lemon meringue) and LGO’s signature house-made English muffins (take home a dozen). Candles and giftable sundries make it a one-stop shop for food and fun.
Main Street Harvest
121 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-428-8305, mainstharvest.com
At this tiny grocery, the stock changes all the time. John Przybyl and Amanda Abou-Eid source from dozens of artisans, just a few units from each at a time. Inside: a wonderland of fresh pasta, farm produce, jams, bean-to-bar chocolates, artisanal ice creams, local jerky, and seemingly any baked thing you can dream up, including sourdough loaves and pastries from Przybyl and Abou-Eid’s own Proof Bread.
Monsoon Market
3508 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, 602-612-2046, monsoonmrkt.com
Go to Monsoon Market for the rad selection of natural wine, stay for the buzzy snacks (TBH hazelnut-cocoa spread, Oat Haus granola butter, Momofuku noodles), hip pantry staples (Graza olive oil, Truff hot sauces and spreads), array of non-alcoholic drinks, vintage home goods, quirky greeting cards and even new and used vinyl albums. More millennial catnip: Its website is designed to look like a MySpace page.
Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek, 480-888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com
What started as Perry and Brenda Rea’s scrappy little olive farm has become a premier destination in Queen Creek. Become an olive expert with Olive 101, a tour around Queen Creek Olive Mill that shows how olives are grown, harvested, pressed into oil and infused with flavors like roasted garlic, basil, Meyer lemon, bacon, Persian lime and Valencia orange. Excellent selection of vinegars, tapenades, spices and sauces, too.
Sphinx Date Co. Palm & Pantry
3039 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-941-2261, sphinxdateranch.com
Sharyn and Rebecca Seitz’s Arizona-only wares include spice mixes, pasta, grains, dried fruit, nuts, beer, wine, mead and, of course, their signature dates. Sip a date shake while you shop for Arizona gift baskets and boxes, including one dedicated to local sweets and one stocked with everything you need to make an incredible chili.
Tracy Dempsey Originals/ODV Wine
1325 W. University Dr., Tempe, 602-376-9021 tracydempseyoriginals.com
Valley pastry chef Tracy Dempsey made a name for herself with her signature bacon-pecan brittle, but it was only the first of her many culinary hits. Pop by her bakeshop for a tasty treat – galettes, cakes, buns, muffins, sorbets – and then browse the rest of the shop, which is stocked with local goodies from coffee to snacks. The space also houses ODV Wines, so you can find a fun new bottle or two to take home.
Trevor’s Liquor
Multiple locations, trevorsliquor.com
This mini-chain of high-end booze shops offers a curated yet comprehensive selection of spirits, wine and beer, with an emphasis on the local and the obscure. Trevor’s also boasts a wine and beer bar where customers can drink their purchases on premises at retail prices, and a cigar shop and lounge. The Mayo and Arcadia outposts also boast pizza ovens.
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Arcadia Toys
5027 N. 44th St., Phoenix, 602-957-5066,urbanashop.com/arcadia-toys
Pop into Arcadia hot spot urbAna and you’ll find Arcadia Toys, a shop-within-a-shop specializing in the chicest infant and toddler toys, clothing and books.
Basically Bows & Bowties
7000 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, 480-483-2697, basicallybows.com
This specialty kids shop lays claim to “the Southwest’s largest selection of handcrafted hair bows and hair accessories.” Its selection is indeed impressive: Buffalo plaid bowties, bowties with bells and ribbons, bowties printed with butterflies and unicorns and layered in gauze. The shop also carries other accessories and toys.
Bunky Boutique
1001 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-252-1323, bunkyboutique.com
Rachel Malloy’s beloved Downtown boutique – which introduced a novel bicycle delivery service during the pandemic – consistently wins Best of the Valley nods from editors and readers. Malloy’s mix of apparel, accessories, home goods and gifts is intoxicating. Most iconic is her AZ Love line, featuring an outline of The Grand Canyon State with a heart marking Phoenix’s location. New location: Epicenter at Agritopia.
Carine
Multiple locations, shopcarine.com
Certified master tailor Carine Wang prides herself on her colorful and comfortable designs for women. They travel particularly well, since they’re made of a lightweight cotton/rayon blend that is breathable and doesn’t require ironing.
The Clotherie
2502 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-956-8600, theclotherie.com
This Valley classic has been dressing dapper fellas since 1969 – including a slew of celebrities. Buy off the rack or order a bespoke suit.
Frances
10 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-279-5467, francesvintage.com
Consistently voted one of Phoenix’s best boutiques in the Valley by PHOENIX magazine readers, Jade Noble’s Frances stocks the cutest accessories, clothing and décor, with a slant toward local artists. Its annual craft fair Crafeteria has showcased hundreds of Arizona makers.
Forever French
Two locations, foreverfrenchbaby.com
Chic and sweet – that’s the vibe at these boutiques, which offer stylish garb for newborns, babies, toddlers and big kids, along with family pajama sets and pajamas and separates for parents. Owner Chantelle French incorporates artwork by her daughter, Charli, who has autism, into a collection of sleep and swim wear.
Hissyfits Kids Consignment Boutique
7036 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, 602-674-1250, hissyfitsaz.com
Peruse gently used, high-end kids’ clothing, toys and furniture at this beloved CenPho shop, which also carries brand-new clothing, accessories, equipment and gifts. It’s an eclectic, ever-changing mix.
Kidstop Toys & Books
6990 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, 480-609-9012, kidstoptoys.com
You can buy a kid one gumball, or you can help them make their own tricked-out gumball machine with this DIY kit, one of hundreds of diversions at this jam-packed shop. From plush toys and picture books for infants and toddlers to science kits and card games for big kids and grown-ups, there is no “fun” stone unturned here.
Manor
100 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, 602-795-7378, manorphx.com
Saguaro-icon baseball hats, copious sneakers and masculine luggage make this Uptown haberdashery our pick for men’s threads.
Modern Milk
13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-999-1585, modernmilk.com
Lactation consultant Stephanie Nguyen set up her Scottsdale shop as a multi-use haven for new moms to see lactation consultants, take fitness classes and stock up on essentials and treats, from Lucy Darling books and milestone stickers to bottles and lactation cookies.
Now or Never
1001 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 480-676-0076, nowornever.shop
Hit Roosevelt Row to browse this one-of-a-kind boutique. Customers can find popular designers such as COMME des GARÇONS, MM6 Maison Margiela, KARA and Rachel Comey.
Phoenix General
Two Phoenix locations, phxgeneral.com
Phoenix General aims to be “the new general store” for chic Phoenicians who want to stock their homes with locally produced “Desert Modern” housewares, clothing, jewelry, gifts and more. Our favorites: creosote bundles, scorpion rings and Baggu bags.
Pink House Boutique
7009 N. 58th Ave., Glendale, 623-298-4766, pinkhouseboutique.com
This colorful shop in downtown Glendale evolved from a stand-alone store into a collaboration of pop-up shops featuring various designers and vendors. The boutique seamlessly marries rockabilly style with Hello Kitty accessories and ethereal bohemian maxidresses. Entering the shop feels like stepping into the closet of a woman who can make any trend her own.
Purple Lizard Boutique
2827 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, 602-728-0980, purplelizardboutique.com
Purple Lizard Boutique specializes in Mexican art, specifically pieces celebrating Día de los Muertos. But it’s owner Marguerite Tram’s singular personal style that draws devotees. She models her own merch like a Southwestern Diane Keaton: linen overalls, sack dresses, kimonos and smocks paired with floppy hats and ballet flats. By appointment only.
State Forty Eight
Two locations, statefortyeight.com
This industry trailblazer – founded by three Chandler friends – made the “Arizona pride” thing cool before it was cool. Its logo featuring an Arizona silhouette now rivals Barry Goldwater for raw iconic impact. Look for cool collaborations with other local businesses and limited-edition runs, too.
Strolleria
8425 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, 480-442-9433, strolleria.com
Amy and Drew Venzke’s Scottsdale baby boutique specializes in stylish baby gear, from strollers, car seats and booster seats to cribs, bouncers and high chairs. Not just any big-box store registry items will do for the Venzkes – they pride themselves on sourcing high-quality and often hard-to-find brands like Nuna, Stokke, Baby Jogger, Bugaboo, Clek and Thule.
Vida Moulin
1215 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, 602-633-4586, vidamoulin.com
Vida Moulin specializes in a “modern Bohemian, beach lifestyle.” Sounds good to us. Who wouldn’t want to slip on a breezy romper and feel like they’re a little closer to the beach? The boutique carries only independent brands – and offers not only apparel, but accessories, home decorations and gifts as well. The sunglasses section is a favorite, with cutting-edge frames from I-Sea.
Watson’s Hat Shop
7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-595-9777, watsonshatshop.com
Milliner Eric Watson offers a slew of ready-to-wear hats, but he can also handcraft a custom cowboy, fedora, dress or Panama hat with his circa-1860 equipment, based on the dimensions of your noggin. It’s true old-school cool.
Wildlings Toy Boutique
6031 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 602-283-4260, wildlingstoys.com
Jenn Mawcinitt draws from her experience working in special education to inform her Phoenix boutique, which specializes in inclusive toys for all abilities and developmental stages. She collaborates with other educators, therapists and specialists to ensure her “heirloom-quality” toys are educational as well as fun.
Zoolikins Children’s Boutique
7118 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, 480-878-4138, zoolikins.com, minisocialaz.com
Run by ethically minded moms, this locally owned jewel on Scottsdale’s Fifth Avenue stocks a carefully curated selection of eco-friendly baby toys, clothing, books, gifts and cloth diapers. They also operate Mini Social, a kid-friendly play café and event venue next door where parents can drink coffee, take classes and watch their children play.
