Ellie Olson
3266 21st Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
415.642.9453
minniewilde.com Add one part school-girl chic, a jigger of indie rockstar, and a dash of cheeky French ingenue and you've mixed the Minnie Wilde cocktail. This Mission store bubbles and fizzes with limited-edition styles and one-of-a-kind looks. The SF-based designer behind the boutique capitalizes on classic 60s and 70s silhouettes (think Jackie O gallivanting about on Carnaby Street) but freshens the look by adding modern twists a la print and fabric. Many of the vintage fabrics used are lovingly rescued and thus fashioned into totally current garb. It's the kind of place you can pick up roller skate worthy tube socks as well as a chic fitted trench. Personally, we're into their knicker revival, perfect for the always in- between SF weather. Best part is that prices start at a budget conscious $20 and top out around $300, totally amazing considering the exclusive nature and top quality of the designs. The store also carries other small like-minded designers like Built by Wendy, Spring & Clifton and Jordache jeans.