|
Fashion in
Santa Fe: What's hot, Where to Shop
Downtown Shopping Photo Credit,
Doug Merriam - photo courtesy Santa Fe CVB
Ok, admittedly, New
Mexico is not exactly a fashion Mecca but when you want
the good stuff, when you want leather, fringe,
hand-painted designs, or custom cowboy boots, where do
you go? Santa Fe! Though Santa Fe is on the map for its
artistic community, that artistry bleeds over
considerably into the world of clothing design, apparel
and accessories.
Our staff has really had
to dig this month though to find any fashion resources
in Santa Fe. As anyone knows who has visited Santa Fe or
lives there, there are a multitude of unique shops and
those offering apparel and accessories are no exception.
They’re not all online though, as a matter of fact very
few are online.
Most apparel and
accessories, shoes and boots resources found were
scattered under the broader category of shopping.
Santafe.net offered a few web address for boutiques but
none of the "hot" downtown locations were listed. The
city’s tourism site, SantaFe.org has a quick link
to"Shop Santa Fe" but only lists five locations under
Clothing and Accessories. It appears we have a lot of
digging to do in order to expose all that the City
Different has to offer in the fashion realm and we will
be working on this in the months to come.
Our top pick for fashion
finds was Santa Fe Boots and Boogie offering hand
made custom boot wear; boot heaven is really a more
adequate description. If you love cowboy boots, western
boots, look no further. They are located at 227 Don
Gaspar Avenue. Look for a feature on them next month!
We also liked Native
Jackets, Native-American inspired coats, vests,
blazers, boleros for men and women. They are located at
66 E. San Francisco St., Ste. 11.
Our third pick was
Santa Fe Hemp for casual men and women’s clothing
made from hemp, including bags, backpacks, etc. They are
located at 105 East Water Street.
While researching the
Santa Fe fashion scene, we have asked a few locals where
they like to go to shop. Here are some of the responses:
Beth Surdut - "As
an artist and surface designer, I usually deal directly
with other artists, but if I'm going to a store: for
jewelry - the Case Trading Post at the Wheelright
Museum. For great jackets - Purple Sage, which
also carries my scarves. Homefrocks is tempting
me with the hip blue velvet blouses she hangs outside,
though I haven't been in yet."
Beth Surdut, Artist, Listening to Ravens
http://surdut.blogspot.com/
Art for the mind and body at
www.bethsurdut.com
Aysha Griffin -
"My favorite Santa Fe places to shop for clothing &
accessories: Open Hands Thrift Store, a
great place for bargains...like charity shops used to be
before they hired "buyers" to price items; also raises
money for care program for people with disabilities.
On Your Feet for great selection of shoes, and
fabulous end of season sales. Bon Voyage Travel
for luggage and all sorts of travel accessories."
Aysha Griffin, President/Qualifying Broker,
GreenRoads™ Realty,
www.GreenRoadsRealty.com
Nancy Judd - "The
fashion/accessory industry has very significant
environmental and social impacts, so I am quite
particular about what I support with my purchases. There
are so many clothes already on this planet that whenever
possible I try to save resources by purchasing
second-hand clothes at consignment stores, my two
favorite in Santa Fe are Double Take and Act 2.
When I can afford it, I try to purchase new clothes from
local and independent designers, Body has a great
clothing store that features such wonderful designers as
Katherine Maxwell. Lastly, Santa Fe Hemp has an
excellent assortment of recycled and sustainable
fashions and accessories." Nancy Judd,
Principle, Recycle Runway,
www.recyclerunway.com
Ezra Estes - I
make most of my own clothing because I have done a lot
of body building. My shape does not fit ready made. When
I shop, I like to go to Uli's boutique on San
Francisco Street. It is mostly women's, but they have
some Uber-cool men's things at a great price. Santa
Fe Dry Goods has beautiful high-end clothing. They
always have fashion forward, unique pieces. For a fun
funky shopping experience, go to Double Take. It
is better quality second hand clothing. You can
frequently find beautiful vintage pieces. Lancaster
York is Men's clothing only. They have beautiful
casual clothing and sportswear.
Ezra Estes, Fashion Designer and Fashion Professor
SFCC
Mechele Hesbrook -
In Santa Fe, I shop at TJ Maxx for designer
discounted apparel lines, Sense ( yoga and work
out apparel) and Simply Santa Fe on the plaza for
high-end Santa Fe Style. Plus, Simply Santa Fe once
carried my clothing line, Mechele’s Baby, so I am
partial to their clothing tastes.
Professor Mechele Hesbrook, Santa Fe Community
College
School of Arts and Design; Program Chair; Fashion and
Interior Design
http://www.sfccnm.edu/school_of_arts_and_design/fashion_design
Most of the top-notch
clothing and apparel shops are located downtown on the
square or just off the square, and so far it appears you
actually have to go there to find them, but if you do,
you will be in for a treat and an enchanting shopping
experience!
|
