Came in here while I was at a nearby Festival…read more It had been a while since I last bought a Beast Oakland T-shirt, so I was due for a new one. I had never been in their store before, lots besides just t-shirts to choose from. Small store located in the Laurel District, and hyper local!!

Cool designs and nice quality apparel!…read more I checked out their IG and saw that they were running a promo. Told Rush the owner/designer I was gonna rush over after work and he even offered to stay open late so I could make it! He's got a good range of sizes from XS-5XL. But better call ahead to see if he's got what you need in stock. Love that he has women's fit and prints on quality material (like American Apparel)! He's even got this map where he puts up pics of everywhere his customers have been while wearing his designs. Come thru and support local Town bidnizzzz!

My new go-to spot for jeans shopping!!…read more Before shopping at Maple Street, I'd never had an experience trying on jeans that didn't have me on the verge of tears afterwords. That was, until I stopped into Maple Street. The owner and staff are INCREDIBLY knowledgeable about their stock and how to solve common problems about fit that femme bodies run into with jeans. I've never shopped at such an uplifting, body-positive space before-- the attitude the entire time they helped me find my perfect pair was never that my body was the problem, the jeans just weren't the right cut for what I wanted! If you're looking for a quality pair of jeans picked out with the help of experts, look no further.

Bad customer service, bad vibes. Lots of pressuring to buy overpriced merchandise in an already…read moreover-gentrified neighborhood. Signs everywhere about "don't try on if you're just going to buy elsewhere!", which seems crazy to me, as shopping around is part of life... Sad to see stores like this are taking up space when it could be a small business that fosters community instead.

This isn't the all-too-typical reclaimed wood, Edison bulb, crystal-infused body spray,…read moresemi-festival inspired fashion shop - refreshingly, it's none of those things. It's Danish-inspired, Oakland born and bred, small batch clothing that Elaine designs and makes in the shop (her workshop is above in the loft). The style is clean without being cold, natural without being pretentious, modern without being rigid. It's part of this Oakland fashion bloom we have going - and is a definitive, and welcome, departure from the herd. Check it out.

Took a break from the crowds of people waiting for the Warriors parade. As we wandered along the…read moreshady sides of the streets, we spotted a grounding serene boutique. Joseph, the co-owner, a pleasant welcoming host, showed us around and told us wonderful stories about the artists and their goods. We'll be back here for sure. A bottle opener handmade by an artist which had the essence of African mud cloth design, Indigenous America, Japan and the Art Deco period, called our name. If you're reading this and haven't checked out the store's yelp description at the header of this yelp page, go check out the pictures right now. You're sure to find something lovely. Thank you Joseph. You made our morning. (Artist Image source: Sarah Cecelia)

Gustavo is worth the visit alone: he'll assist when trying on shoes with a shoehorn, is a…read moreconsummate and knowledgeable proprietor, and full of Oakland pride. Fantastic selection of Birkenstocks, Naots, and more. Visit and patronage this old-school gem before it is gone.

Dude, what a find! I was sitting at a cafe around the corner trying to figure out where I could buy…read moresome Birkenstocks in person. I did a yelp search and found this pace and thought there was no chance it was actually open on a Sunday afternoon. I walked over and there were a bunch of customers buying in shoes. It was bumping. I tried on multiple styles and they had them all in my size. I got some great brown suede Boston's. I'm going back next month to get them in black. The proprietor knew exactly when he'd have them in.

Was going to consignment/vintage shops with my son & came across this spot on Yelp. Parking isn't…read moreusually the easiest around this are but we got lucky enough to find a spot right in front. Walked in to such a vibe. A few luxury items in glass cases & racks of clothing on the 1st floor. Upstairs there's more beautiful finds--leather jackets, women's clothing, a small men's clothing area, shoes, handbags and from what I noted, good prices. Can't talk about service because we weren't welcomed, approached or otherwise. I don't mind that. We walked out empty handed but will definitely be coming back!

I discovered ReLove during an online search for new consignment shops in The Bay. I loved to see a…read moreBlack owned business, and was impressed by how curated the Oakland location is for both men and women. The consignment and re-sale market in The Bay is more competitive than ever. I scored on a pair of vintage Levi 550's for an excellent price during my first visit. I browsed during Michael's time in review of items I brought in to consign. I was able to consign vintage Chanel and a Y's by Yohji Yamamoto in just under a month and a half- not bad for consignment turn around. I've also been able to get direct buy outs for other pieces like Armani collezioni, Ralph Lauren, Comme Des Garçon and Michael provides customer service that is more like making a new friend. ReLove's consignment process is welcoming as they openly share their approach and lend their expertise to truly valuing your items. For items that don't work, they are polite and clear to answer any asks why. You can trust their level of expertise, and I love being able to talk fashion industry headlines while awaiting completion of my consignment. If you are past the point of Wasteland, Second Street USA, Crossroads and BuffaloExchange- give ReLove a chance. Only bring quality items, as they have a discerning eye for a curated selection of the best labels with upheld quality for what is accepted for consignments. Browse to see what they have first, to give you a sense of what to bring in for sustainable resale. I frequent the Oakland location, but have had helpful and friendly convo with the SF boutique when checking on status of active consignments. I am committed to full fashion sustainability, and have been for 3 years now, and I'm glad ReLove is part of my collection of sources to find what I'm looking for.

Mercy occupies a valuable niche a ways down from WGACA and a ways up from Crossroads. Solid on…read morestyle and condition and selection. The dry cleaner's rack of denim often hides a lost gem. Fun sunnies and shoes and you-never-know-what. Just as likely to discover a sweet JC Penny suede jacket as a Balenciaga beaut of gossamer glam.

been visiting Mercy since it was on San Pablo back in 90s. My daughter & friends were interested in…read morevintage, Karen was incredibly helpful & kind to these teenagers. i always try to purchase gifts @ Mercy, it's a memory. Today the employees at latest College Ave location were rude & indifferent, very sad experience overall. Sandra

I love this shop! Talk about customer service! Sadie (sales rep) is super helpful, has great…read moreenergy, genuine, and a over all wonderful person. The shop always has neat t-shirts and other apparel to show some Oakland pride.

Nice inventory... but limited sizes in-stock, high priced, and an ancient credit card system that…read moredoesn't accept Capital One cards. The manager kinda had an at-tit-ude! Lol,

This is one of the few concept stores I've come across in oakland and two two is so thoughtfully…read moreand tastefully curated featuring global designers and artists. From the make-shift dressing room curtain, to the friendly customer service (shoutout dario), my visit to this store was certainly memorable. I picked up some really dope grounds shoes and discovered new creators to keep up with. Lovely business and event space!

Such a cool curation of designers! Super interesting and forward silhouettes. Their sales…read moreassociate, Dario, was so helpful, knowledgeable and kind. Will definitely continue to shop their collection online, as I'm on the east coast. If I'm ever back in Oakland, will definitely return!