We frequently hear, “We all know Austin has a great restaurant and music scene, however what in regards to the procuring?” Our reply: The place can we begin? Austin likes to rejoice impartial artists and makers and that applies to our procuring scene, too. We really feel honored to get to help native and encourage y’all to hitch us in preserving Austin’s maker and creator scene thriving. We’ve determined to make it additional simple for you and put collectively an inventory of the very best procuring in Austin.

All the finest locations to buy in Austin have one factor in widespread, whether or not they’re a house items retailer, clothes boutique, or a classic paradise: they’re all oozing with Austin’s distinctive fashion and appeal. We searched excessive and low for hidden gems and rounded up our favourite can’t-miss spots. Every one is a testomony to the creative values and tradition of this wonderful metropolis.

Featured picture of Noah Marion by Rickyann Ramos.

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Austin Purchasing Downtown

Should you’re visiting Austin, chances are high you’re possible spending not less than a few of your time downtown. This can be a extremely walkable space and the easiest way to get round as site visitors can get busy. We advocate spending a while in our 2nd Avenue District full of retailers, eating places, and even music venues. Whereas most of our suggestions fall below the 2nd Avenue District class, there’s loads of nice procuring to expertise exterior of that block, too.

Sneaker Politics

We’re so fortunate to have this one in Austin. Situated within the 2nd Avenue Purchasing District, Sneaker Politics carries a few of the most original and coolest sneakers we’ve discovered but, plus clothes and sun shades which might be sometimes onerous to get your palms on. Professional Tip: Comply with Sneaker Politics on Instagram for the most recent releases.

221 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Milk & Honey Spa

We’ve been huge followers of milk & honey spa for the reason that founder, Alyssa Bayer first opened in 2006. Since then, they’ve expanded to Los Angeles, Chicago, and are opening in additional cities within the coming months. Not solely must you mark this spot for ALL of your spa appointments on the town, however their retail choice, full of their very own milk & honey merchandise (in addition to different manufacturers), is fairly nice. We love their Luxe Face Oil and Room Sprays (which double as a fantastic linen spray).

100A Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701

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Eliza Web page

Eliza Web page has been a staple on Second Avenue since 2004 and it’s top-of-the-line spots to seize a jewellery present for somebody you like (or for your self!). They’ve a little bit one thing for nearly each value level, carry well-known and discoverable manufacturers, and do a beautiful job with customized items. 

229 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Waterloo Data 

For the music and vinyl obsessed, you’re headed to Austin’s beloved Waterloo Data on North Lamar. Opened in 1982, it’s acquired a number of accolades and nods together with certainly one of SPIN’s 10 Finest File Shops in America. It’s a enjoyable spot to peruse, and through SXSW they host epic day events and dwell performances.

600 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

No Comply Skate Store  

Skate boarders and sneakerheads alike, that is your spot! They invoice themselves as a “Pint-sized indie skateboard store with a chill vibe stocking decks, gear, hats, footwear & trend,” and we agree. Admittedly, we don’t board, however we do recognize a great sneaker and the IdleWild Espresso Collab store inside makes a fantastic iced espresso.

812 W twelfth St, Austin, TX 78701

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Austin Purchasing Malls

Earlier than you fully dismiss the thought of a shopping center, we have to reiterate that these two suggestions are something however conventional. One is nestled on certainly one of Austin’s most outstanding and well-known avenue and the opposite is a stone’s throw from our FC soccer stadium and adjoining to a High Golf. So, each have “predominant attraction” power and supply a superb one-stop-shop day journey for nearly your whole wants. 

Music Lane 

Music Lane is Austin’s latest outside procuring growth and options a number of boutiques, eating places, espresso retailers, and extra. We love that a little bit little bit of outdated Austin stays ( you, Continental Membership and Guero’s) whereas new Austin settles in. Should you’re coming to city and need a mixture of procuring, meals, and other people watching, take a stroll on South Congress. Can we tempt you to cease at House Slice for a slice of pizza and/or the Italian Sub? (Do it!)

1011 South Congress Ave.

The Area

Should you’re in search of extra high-end retailers, you’re possible headed to The Area. With over 100 retailers like Neiman Marcus, Gucci, Chanel, The RealReal, and a few smaller boutiques, like Away, Diptique, Herman Miller, and even a Peloton retailer, The Area has every part you’re in search of. Professional Tip: Should you’re procuring at The Area, make time to hit up the Rock Rose space that includes particular Austin eating places just like the highly-lauded Thai-Kun.

11410 Century Oaks Terrace

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Garments Purchasing in Austin

Certain, the meals scene right here is fairly epic, however don’t low cost our fashion and nice record of native creators. These retailers are a favourite with our group and a few have styled musicians for the ACL Competition, audio system for SXSW, and actors for ATX TV Competition. Whether or not you’re in search of high-end or upcycled threads, we’ve received you lined. 

STAG (South Lamar)

STAG is a “modern-day common retailer for each man and focuses on up to date clothes with basic roots.” We love each single merchandise inside STAG, so it’s no surprise they’ve been named a prime males’s retailer in America by GQ and Esquire. That is proper on South Congress subsequent to House Slice Pizza, so it’s a good suggestion to put a pizza order and store when you wait. 

1423 S Congress Ave

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Estilo (Central Austin)

For a fantastic choice of manufacturers each excessive and low, we love Estilo. We’re keen on their denim choice, although they got here in clutch whereas looking for the right summer season attire. Professional Tip: They’ve a fantastic seamstress onsite if you happen to want something hemmed. 

2727 Exposition Blvd #121

Daughter’s (South Congress)

The sister retailer to STAG, Austin’s “Daughter’s” is nestled on South Congress is for the customer who desires cool, inventive, informal vintage-inspired designs from a bunch of manufacturers. It’s coming from Stag, so you realize it’s well-curated. 

1210 S Congress Ave

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MOSS (South Lamar) 

Run by the identical proprietor as Garment, so you realize it’s going to be good. MOSS is definitely certainly one of our favourite consignment retailers on the town, carrying the most recent, trendiest, and most original items. We don’t understand how Masha scores such nice consignors (however we’re not complaining). Garments, purses, sneakers, equipment—oftentimes brand-new. Professional Tip: The second MOSS posts one thing on Instagram, don’t wait. We’ve had our hearts damaged just a few occasions.  

705 South Lamar Blvd

Garment Classic (South Lamar)

A few of our favourite items of clothes have come from Garment Classic. Proprietor Masha does an unbelievable job of sourcing distinctive and one-of-a-kind classic items that are likely to go the second they’re posted on Instagram. When competition season hits Austin, they convey out a few of the coolest items from Gucci belt baggage to classic Chanel.

701 S Lamar Blvd 

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For one thing particular you possible received’t discover exterior of Austin, look no additional than our record of boutiques. That is the place we ship our out-of-town pals who wish to carry one thing distinctive again residence, or for the pal who has a special day and so they wish to help an area enterprise. We’re huge followers of every of those and hope you might be too.  

Miranda Bennett Studio (East Austin)

We love what Miranda Bennett is as much as as a designer (and you could bear in mind her from our interview just a few years again). All of her items are made regionally in Austin utilizing plant dyes. She’s a fierce advocate for dimension inclusivity, designing garments that join ladies to their physique and make them really feel good. She’s garnered nationwide media consideration from The New York Instances, Coveteur, Who What Put on, Vogue, Martha Stewart, and extra.

1211 E eleventh St Suite 101

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Maufrais (South Congress) 

This can be a enjoyable cease for any out-of-town friends who’re in search of a strong customized hat. They usually make the expertise so enjoyable! Seize a cocktail on the bar (or espresso at Little Brother inside) and let certainly one of their skilled employees members information you thru the method. 

1512 S Congress Ave

Allen’s Boots 

It wouldn’t be an Austin procuring record with out Allen’s Boots, an Austin-based, family-owned custom since 1977. Allen’s Boots is (actually) packed from flooring to ceiling with 1000’s of trainers. The scent of leather-based is the very best greeting if you stroll by way of the door.

1522 S Congress Ave

Good Firm (North Lamar + South Congress) 

A cease into Good Firm makes us wish to fully rethink our closets and residential décor. We love that we are able to discover each the basic designers we all know and love, and on the similar time, it’s a spot of discovery on the clothes and residential items entrance. It’s so well-curated and properly value your time. 

918 W. twelfth St & 1714 B S. Congress Ave.

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Luxurious Purchasing in Austin

As Austin continues to develop, so does our entry to high-end attire and luxurious items. Whereas just a few of those retailers have lengthy carried the torch as high-end outposts, we love that their strains and footprints in Austin have expanded, letting us proceed to discover a few of the finest trend. 

Esby

Esby is an Austin-based, sustainably and ethically-made model utilizing high quality all-nature materials which might be sourced worldwide. We love their method to designing for consolation and wearability with a small-batch ethos. We’re fairly keen on their jumpsuits and attire.

2124 E sixth St suite 101

ByGeorge (North Lamar & South Congress) 

ByGeorge has been an Austin go-to since 1979 and their dedication to celebrating luxurious designers and bringing the very best to Austin stays unequalled. They’ve just lately expanded their North Lamar location to incorporate magnificence curated by make-up artist Erin Lee Smith. (Their residence items choice is fairly stellar, too.)

524 N Lamar Blvd #103 & 1400 S Congress Ave

Kick Pleat (North Lamar) 

After we wish to know what’s trending, we pop into Kick Pleat. Rightfully so, after Vogue known as it one of many “Finest Style Boutiques within the Nation.” We love that they carry timeless items that we all know we’ll have in our closets for fairly a while. Professional Tip: Watch their web site—they have a tendency to have fairly epic gross sales each season.

624 North Lamar Blvd

Nak Armstrong

Should you caught “And Simply Like That,” chances are high that you simply noticed Carrie Bradshaw put on just a few items of Nak Armstrong. Should you didn’t, you’ve undoubtedly seen it on the crimson carpet and amongst Austin’s most fashionable. Nak’s items are so distinctive and enjoyable, it’s onerous to stroll into his flagship retailer and never need certainly one of every part. That is undoubtedly a “deal with your self” second. 

1011 S Congress Ave Constructing 2, Suite 110

Distinctive Outlets in Austin

Austin’s motto is “Hold Austin Bizarre,” and whereas a few of these retailers play into that, they’re additionally merely enjoyable spots that it’s best to add to your must-visit record. We’ve received you lined with every part from a cheese store to the best sweet/toy retailer that children and adults will love. 

Antonelli’s Cheese Store (Hyde Park) 

Why sure, we ARE recommending a cheese store for you. Right here’s why: Antonelli’s not solely carries a formidable choice of meats and cheeses, however their retail part makes for a fantastic hostess present—or just a gift for your self.

4220 Duval St

South Congress Lodge Reward Store (South Congress)

Anytime we’re close to the South Congress Lodge, we pop into the present store to see what’s in retailer. From candles to towels, fragrance handy cleaning soap, and enjoyable straw hats, we all the time discover one thing distinctive and totally different for our residence, ourselves, or as a present. 

1603 S Congress Ave

Toy Pleasure (South Congress) 

Their tagline is “Conserving Austin Enjoyable since 1987” and we concur! This store transports you straight again to childhood with its arts, crafts, and toys, (plus probably the most strong sweet choice we’ve ever seen!). It’s a fantastic spot if you must decide up a present for a child or browse 20+ several types of gummies. 

403 W 2nd St

Unusual Objects (South Congress) 

Quirky, random, and distinctive is strictly how we’d describe Unusual Objects. Of their phrases, “Since 1991, Unusual Objects has matured over time into the one-of-a-kind emporium of transcendent junk that you simply see earlier than you. Twenty-four hardworking vintage sellers have been assembled below one roof to carry you this very real and generally quirky slice of American tradition and historical past.” That is undoubtedly for the collector and antique-obsessed in your life. 

1602 Fort View Rd

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Finest Reward Outlets in Austin

Certain, we’d contemplate ourselves to be superb present givers, however the cause we love these retailers a lot is as a result of you’ll be able to actually spend hours of your day perusing and nonetheless not get by way of every part. We’re actually children in a sweet retailer (minus the sweet) with these spots. We now have a sense that you’ll be as properly. Each single certainly one of our suggestions are distinctive to Austin. Are you able to inform we’re fairly proud to have them in our metropolis?

E-book Folks

Enjoyable Truth: E-book Folks is Texas’ largest impartial bookstore and has been round for the reason that Nineteen Seventies. We love attending to help native companies and particularly love the touring authors and talks they set up of their area. 

603 N Lamar Blvd

Keith Kreeger Studios (on-line) 

Should you’re in search of up to date ceramics in your residence and eating, we’re pointing you within the course of Keith Kreeger’s work. He’s a one-man band and every part is made with intention and love. Should you’re eating in Austin, you’ve possible seen his wares at Olamaie, Emmer & Rye, Uchi, and extra as he typically does bespoke items for native eating places. Keith is a pillar locally and he’s devoted to producing impactful work, so we love supporting him. 

Lovecraft (East Austin) 

Lovecraft is a spot of designer discovery and all the time leaves us impressed to strive one thing new, out of the field, and outdoors of our big-box retailer tendencies. Their Instagram feed can also be beautiful. 

1107 E eleventh St

Noah Marion (South Congress) 

Merely put, every part Noah Marion makes is gorgeous. He’s been at it since 2006 bringing high-quality untreated, undyed pure vegetable-tanned leather-based items into our properties. From purses to belts, he’s even reupholstered a buddy’s outdated chair as seen right here. Pop into his retailer and also you’ll be fascinated by his personal items in addition to the merchandise he’s curated within the area.

1606 S Congress Ave

Take Coronary heart (East Austin) 

Should you’re on the East Facet of Austin (maybe procuring at Miranda Bennett Studio), head subsequent door to Take Coronary heart for his or her choice of residence items, private care merchandise, books, and extra. We all the time go away with a brand new candle or one thing for the kitchen that we didn’t know we would have liked. 

1211 E eleventh St Suite 100

eleMINT Pores and skin Well being & Wellness Studio

Whereas we’re completely going to level you to top-of-the-line facials on the town, we additionally advocate stopping by eleMINT to take a look at their retail choice. Founder Shauntavia Ward has accomplished an unbelievable job of that includes a formidable lineup of indie skincare merchandise that you simply received’t discover in big-box retailers. 

1105 E sixth St

This put up was initially revealed on March 7, 2020, and has since been up to date.