This boutique is wonderful! It's not super cluttered which makes it great for if you like to shop…read morewith a friend or two. It's affordable but it's not cheap. I think the items are well priced for the quality. I judge the quality (fabric composition, stitching, outer and inner construction) to be somewhere around an Akira or a Zara. The vibe in the shop gives me Regine Hunter meets the whole cast of Insecure with just a dash of some hot girl sh!t. I've only been here once and I'm looking forward to coming through on a Saturday. The owner let me and my friend know that it's a champagne shopping experience on Saturdays and I'm here for it!

Truly amazing store specializing in handmade leather goods. Knowledgeable owner was delightful.read more

The owner was so knowledgeable about his products and we had great customer service while shopping…read morehere! We will be back.

First thing's first…read more I'm not a fashionable man. Whatever success I have with fashion can be attributed to my lady helping me out. On the occasion I do shop for myself, I tend to enjoy t-shirts and hoodies. It just happens that the good people of SwedLife have plenty of those items. SwedLife hasn't been around very long but they make up for it with plenty of personality and style. The first thing you'll usually notice are the owners Lucas, Seth and Mark (the resident Style and Sneaker expert). They are very quick to offer assistance if you need anything or have questions. If you are not a person into sneakers, fitted hats or snapbacks then it can be a bit much. However, the gentlemen can put your fears at ease pretty quickly as they are very relaxed and patient. Also they have all sorts of choices size wise. The shop isn't a very large place but they make great use of the space and the walls are brimming with artwork done by local artists. As a fan of hip hop, I love that they are constantly playing the newest and greatest music from national and local artists. If you don't know about the local scene or the even the next show, they can fill you in pretty quickly. Also they Sneakerheads as well (aka Sneaker Collectors). They are all experts but Mark is your guy if you need to know about the latest and greatest. In regards to price, it's not a cheap place to shop sadly. You can easily drop some major cash here if you aren't careful. The brands they carry aren't cheap but they are usually the only ones that carry those brands. The alternative is that you can order online so it isn't a bad deal. All and all, SwedLife is in a prime location and has a lot going in regards to it's personality and fashion. Some people might not be into the music or even the style, but if you do graviate towards that style SwedLife is one of your best options in St. Louis.

SwedLife is pretty much the only place I go to look for clothes in STL. They have an awesome…read moreselection of hats, beanies and such. They also carry a solid assortment of raw denim... I scored a great pair of jeans for $90, less than half the price they would have been online. They have tons of great t-shirts, button ups, sweaters, coats, etc, all from designers I love. And the prices are awesome. I will say, pass on SwedLife if you're the type of person who uses "hipster" as a four-letter-word. You'll know as soon as you walk in if this is the store for you. I also have to note that the service here is seriously great.

Cute little store on the strip of the city foundry. St. Louis apparel retailer. Variety of items…read morefrom shirts, hats, shorts, stuffed animals. Prices vary to fit your budget. Open space . Staff was occupied with paperwork so service or greeting was a bother I guess. Due to no interaction no purchase was made . Maybe next time ....

The Lou is a clothing store in the City Foundry. It's clothing and products are locally owned,…read moreoperated, designed and made in St. Louis. Trav the Toasted Rav is their mascot. So cute. I did a little damage for Christmas here this year. The clothing is high quality, reasonable priced and and true to sizes. The shirts I bought were so soft. I love an opportunity to rep our wonderful city!

I would not claim to be Steve's 1st customer, nor to know him well. I am 90 yo and was given the…read moregift of a custom pair of sandals when he was on Euclid a very long time ago. I am probably among his first customers, when he had the Euclid shop. This was in the hey days of the CWE, Flamingo Cafe, Europa, Balaban's, Culpepper's and others. I wanted a sandal with no back strap and with Steve's input, I got my first pair of custom sandals. The toe strap finally broke, and an identical new pair was purchased when the shop was on Delmar. The third pair was purchased while he was in Belleville. I wore and still wear these sandals virtually every day that the weather allows. Cheaper, accepted by the masses, but classless, flip-flops have never had a place in my closet. I don't need new sandals, but I need Steve's skill to see if he can salvage a Mary Francis purse in which the "leather" shoulder strap, cracked, peeled, chipped and is unusable, as it is. I believe anything that you buy from Steve will be as well made and your experience will make you believe that there are still people who don't accept mediocrity in their products. Give Sole Survivor a chance to make you or someone you love very happy with something you can't get at a box store. Dean Daniels Chesterfield, MO

If you are looking for a one of a kind gift or something cool to accessorize with your in great…read morehands with this shop and it's very helpful staff.

This is a really nice resale shop. I stopped by in search of some jeans. The owner was really…read morefriendly and noticed my birkies, and pointed me in the way of some of her birkenstocks. They have a really nice selection of sizes (alot of vintage stores only seem to have 2s and 4s). The purse selection is also nice - and they also have higher end brands, like Coach. I didn't find any jeans, but she pulled a couple of pairs for me to look at, and the clothes are in good shape.

This shop is a hidden gem! The owner is great and has a eye for quality and fashion products. She…read morealso is a great stylist. There has been times I've visited and picked out clothes that didn't look as good on me as I thought they would, the owner came right over sized me up and picked out a few great pieces that fit perfectly! Love love love this spot, this is always my first stop :)

Came here on a bachelorette and it was the perfect cute little store to stop into. Lots of funny…read morelittle things to look through. My friends bought perfumes, candles, socks and a t shirt. I had a lot of fun browsing.

This storefront is always a nice quick stop to see the cute little fixings. There is a little…read moresomething for everyone in this store and it will have you cracking a smile or laugh at the "sayings" on the merchandise. It can be a little pricey on somethings like $10 for a Keychain or $12 for one pair of socks, but I guess if you want a staple piece it is worth the money. The staff is always friendly, polite, and eager to assist you. The body sprays, candles, and mist are always nice to smell and the aromas are nicely scented. Anytime I come to the city foundry I always stop in here to see what they have. As always until next time...

This place is amazing!! The owner is so sweet and has such a heart warming story about how her…read morehusband have her this store and named it. I got an incredible skirt for $30 that is even better than a skirt I fell in love with 5 years ago but didn't get because it was $200. Great products at great prices. Truly unique and beautiful work!

First time visiting. Great selection and reasonable prices. Katherine the owner was helpful and…read morefriendly, we will definetely be back. GF was looking for something interesting to wear to Naughti Gras.. found exactly what she was looking for.. and then kept shopping and shopping!!