Textile
The vintage goods in this Kennett Square shop form a well-curated collection — a Wynona Rider ’90s flowered dress, a Working Girl ’80s white blouse, a Michelle Pfeiffer puff-sleeve jumpsuit from the ’70s — that says, “I’m cultured and deep but never over-the-top.” 210 South Mill Road, suite 103, Kennett Square, PA 19348, shop-textile.com.
Four Seasons Total Landscaping
Their time in the sun may have only lasted five minutes. But the memory of Donald Trump promising an election-theft press conference at the Four Seasons only to end up instead with henchman and Madame Tussauds figure Rudy Giuliani standing next to a porn shop and a crematorium in Northeast Philly will last a lifetime. 7339 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136, fstl1992.com.
Baldwin Tailoring
It takes a lot to stand out on a street known for fabrics and tailoring, but Larnell Baldwin does just that. His is one of the rare shops that can create custom leather jackets (along with skirts so fine they’re literally hanging in the Penn Museum) in addition to suiting. 751-755 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, larnellbaldwin.com.
Good Buy Supply
Good Buy Supply in East Passyunk. Photograph by Jeff Fusco Bring your own jar to this East Passyunk storefront to fill up on laundry powder, dish soap, shampoo, and other household staples. This “low-waste” shop features everything you need to lessen your footprint, from muslin produce bags to bamboo toothbrushes. 1737 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148, goodbuysupply.co.
Moore Vintage Archive
At this shop in the Bok Building, you can level-up your wardrobe with vintage women’s wear from Issey Miyake and John Paul Gaultier and expand your mind with rare books from writers of color like Sonia Sanchez and Toni Morrison. 1901 South 9th Street #1H, Philadelphia, PA 19148, instagram.com/moorevintagearchive.
Emily Burtner Clocks
Artist Emily Burtner is a jack of all trades — a musician, a designer, an artist, a creator — so a visit to Thousand Island, her online shop, will provide you with enough inspiration to adorn every part of your home and body. Her multicolor clocks make any time of day exciting — even the morning. thousandisland.shop.
Biederman's
A dozen kinds of smoked fish (including pastrami, vodka dill and Darjeeling and ginger varieties), plus a raft of caviar, pickles, French butter, and NYC-imported halvah, make this new Italian Market shop a veritable candy store for anyone who loves Jewish delicacies. 824 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, biedermansphilly.com.
Herbiary
In the past year, this cute little apothecary packed up its shop in the southwest corner of Reading Terminal Market and moved to a much bigger stall in the northeast corner, with twice as much space for well-priced herbs, teas, essential oils, crystals, candles, books, and other spiritual and self-care goods. 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, herbiary.com.
Philly Vintage Bazaar
Photograph by Jeff Fusco Located in Queen Village, this year’s best vintage shop is run by Tracy Feldman, Jen Zimmerman and Abby Codrea, who have been peddling groovy pieces from the ’60s through Y2K since opening last fall. 744 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, phillyvintagebazaar.com.
Thunderbird Lanes
When you tire of those trendy new-school bowling spots and want to experience the game the way it used to be, visit these mom-and-pop operations that have been around forever. They feature killer specials like $12.99 for two hours of unlimited bowling — shoes included! — and corner-bar prices on beers. What is this, 1990? Northeast Philly and Warminster, PA thunderbirdlanes.com.
Swaddle
Megan Sabia’s charming shop brims with baby clothes, accessories, nursery decor and toys, and is a beloved destination for parents in Montco. Kids love the friendly atmosphere (and the rubber ducky they get when they visit), while parents appreciate the first-rate customer service and selection. 18 East Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002, swaddleambler.com.
RareCo Vintage
At first glance, this surprisingly palatial vintage shop appears to stock an anything-goes assortment, but look more closely: Nearly everything—velvet swivel seats, hexagonal end tables, the constellation of look-at-me chandeliers dangling from the ceiling—is a real treasure. 410 Fitzwater Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, rarecovintage.com.
Damari Savile
Here’s your chance to cop the style of a professional athlete. Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins teamed up with business partner Jay Amin on a new men’s shop where they stock immaculate ready-to-wear pieces alongside expertly tailored custom suits. 709 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, damarisavile.com.
Gentry + Rose
Helmed by a Commonwealth Proper veteran, this Fishtown-based made-to-order denim line (mainly online, but now with a showroom inside men’s shop Franklin & Poe) boasts the same attention to detail—custom fabric, thread and hardware—as your favorite three-piece suit. Gentryandrose.com.
L. Priori
Trained gemologist Lauren Priori scours estate sales nationwide to pluck the very best baubles for her appointment-only studio and online shop. Case in point: A recent jaunt to Las Vegas unearthed a crop of 19th-century antiques, like a dreamy butterfly-crowned enamel ring. 1601 Walnut Street, Suite 1218, Philadelphia, PA 19102, lpriorijewelry.com.