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The Best Boutiques to Shop in Richmond, Virginia

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Along with its robust art, dining, and culture offerings, Virginia's capital has a lot happening lately retail-wise. A slew of vintage stores, indie boutiques, and clothing labels have cropped up over the last few years, augmenting a scene that already featured favorite shops like Need Supply Co.

While Richmond is definitely a driving sort of town, it is possible to get around without a car: Public transportation and ride-sharing services like Uber do exist, and many of the best shops are clustered together near great coffee shops and restaurants in walkable neighborhoods. Carytown and Broad Street downtown are two highlights that visitors should take advantage of.

From a vintage shop specializing in hard-to-find sneakers and '90s sportswear to a modern-day general store, Richmond has a a flavor all its own. Whether you're just passing through or planning a multi-day, shopping-focused trip, we rounded up our favorite retail spots all over the city to guide you.

For more on shopping in Richmond, see our ultimate guide.

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Rosewood Clothing Co.

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Ashley Carruthers loves helping customers find the perfect vintage item, so don’t be shy about asking for help perusing the inventory at her shop, which is roughly 60 percent vintage finds hand-picked by Carruthers herself and 40 percent new clothes and accessories from local and regional designers. (Keep an eye out for Drift/Riot jewelry and leather goods by Molly Virginia Campbell.) If you’re in town on the first Friday of the month, be sure to stop by in the evening, when the many art galleries in the surrounding area come alive for the First Fridays Arts Walk; Rosewood stays open late to participate in the fun, with Carruthers often inviting one of the designers she carries to host an in-store appearance and chat.
Photo: Justin Chesney

Verdalina

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Verdalina owner Deborah Boschen focuses on timeless pieces from brands that use renewable materials and sustainable manufacturing practices. The overall aesthetic here is classic and understated, with a few statement pieces thrown in; “contemporary but not trendy” is how Boschen describes the look. You’ll find brands like Anaak, Horses Atelier, Pas de Calais, and Ulla Johnson, plus home items like luxury linens and quilts from local artist Elizabeth Few.
Photo: Verdalina

Round Two

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Specializing in vintage and secondhand sneakers and ‘90s men’s sportswear (although there are a few finds here for ladies, too), Round Two has some real gems for sneakerheads, vintage fans, and especially the intersection of the two. There’s a sister store in Hollywood on Melrose Avenue, but the Richmond location, which began as an appointment-only consignment shop run out of a storage unit by three friends, is the original spot to find vintage Jordans, Polo sweaters, sports team gear, Supreme hats, and more.
Photo: Laura Sant

Quirk Gallery Shop

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Attached to downtown’s modern Quirk Hotel, Quirk Gallery actually came first — not the other way around. Located just behind the current art exhibit is the gallery’s small, charming shop stocked with art books, jewelry, bar accessories, local wares, paper goods, and design-minded gifts. (A tip: Just inside the attached hotel lobby is a coffee bar — grab a cappuccino while you shop.)
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Mod and Soul

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Next door to Verdalina, relative newcomer Mod and Soul (the shop opened up in April of 2016) stocks a selection of women’s apparel by smaller, limited-run brands that mostly manufacture in the United States, like Everly and Sugar and Lips. There are local finds here too, including jewelry by Glister and locally-produced skincare products from The Karen Co. Mod and Soul also participates in the First Fridays Art Walk, so stop by on the first Friday evening of the month, when the store stays open until 9 or 10 p.m.
Photo: Mod and Soul

Steady Sounds / Bones Vintage

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Half record store, half vintage shop, all awesome. You’ll find new, used, and rare vinyl of all genres here, from A Tribe Called Quest to the newest by The Frightnrs, as well as plenty of cute vintage finds like leather jackets, glittery tops and dresses, jewelry, and a great selection of vintage band T-shirts. The owners host in-store events regularly as well as a vinyl happy hour on Wednesday, with 20% off records from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Photo: Laura Sant

Roaring Pines

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A modern update of a general store — there’s even a soda fountain — Roaring Pines sells American-manufactured home goods in a corner spot in Church Hill, one of Richmond’s oldest neighborhoods. Look for Faribault blankets, Steele Canvas laundry bags, Common Good cleaning supplies, and more accessories to keep your place looking fresh. Don’t leave without trying one of the specialty sodas, drinking vinegars, or a cup of coffee from its new coffee program. (Or, plan for a drink or a meal after your visit: Though Church Hill is still largely residential, it’s also home to some of Richmond’s best restaurants, like Metzger Bar and Butchery, The Roosevelt, Sub Rosa Bakery, and Alamo BBQ.)
Photo: Laura Sant

Ledbury

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Mentored by master tailor Robert Emmett in his shop on London’s Jermyn Street, Paul Trible opened Ledbury with his partner Paul Watson in 2009, and in 2015 the brand acquired one of the oldest shirtmakers in the US (they kept the master patternmaker). The brand now operates two retail locations in Richmond (including a workshop in the flagship), in addition to a thriving online business of ready-to-wear, made-to-measure (where they customize an existing pattern to your measurements), and bespoke (where you work with a tailor to create a 100% custom creation) menswear. (They’re happy to work with ladies, too.) Attention to subtle details, fit, and fabrics make the brand’s sought-after shirts true investment pieces.
Photo: Ledbury

Nine Roses Jewelry

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Delicate, modern jewelry rules at this small shop at the corner of Ellwood and Belmont avenues (just behind Carytown). Wishing for a source for nontraditional jewelry in Richmond, owners Nick DeRosa and Eliza Spell decided to take things into their own hands and open their shop in April of 2015. The store carries rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings by designers including Elizabeth Street, Yasuko Azuma, Wwake, and Mociun; the shop takes custom orders as well, and will soon be launching its own in-house line of jewelry focused on well-made, basic pieces.
Photo: Nine Roses

Need Supply Co.

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It began as “Blues,” a shop for new and vintage Levi’s, in 1996. Now with two stores in Japan, an in-house publication, a men's and women's apparel line of its own, and a just-launched home department, the brand is busy renovating the original store — set to open in October, just in time for NSCO’s 20th anniversary. (In the meantime, you can visit its temporary location just around the corner.) Expect stylish basics from the in-house line Need alongside gorgeous pieces in a range of prices from US and international brands including Farrow, Stelen, Matin, and A.P.C.
Photo: Justin Chesney

Yesterday's Heroes Vintage

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Situated next to Addison Vintage and across the street from Lamplighter Coffee, this vintage store is a great third stop on a morning spent caffeinating and shopping for treasures. The store carries more menswear than its two neighbors, plus a good selection of jewelry and accessories like hats and belts and other small gifts; look for Richmond-made Join or Die knives, each one a custom piece by local craftsman Brent Stubblefield.
Photo: Leney Breeden

Addison Handmade & Vintage

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Sandwiched between Na Nin and vintage store Yesterday’s Heroes, this small shop carries a wide but well-curated selection of vintage women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, and handmade goods like Ebb and Flow apothecary and Johnny Porter candles. The boutique’s latest project is a monthly flea market featuring local Richmond vendors like Join or Die knives, Wander and Whim leather goods, and more; check Instagram for details on the next event.
Photo: Laura Sant

Na Nin

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Head to this pretty boutique to stock up on the beautiful but well-priced in-house line of fragrances, candles, and incense, and peruse owner Kate Jenning’s smart selection of beauty items and clothing from “well-intentioned” independent labels like Ursa Minor and Collina Strada. Expect a minimalist aesthetic with a focus on classic lines, neutral colors, and natural textiles like silk, cotton, and leather, plus a few of Jennings’s vintage finds thrown in for good measure. For more vintage, check out the store’s vintage-only Instagram account.
Photo: Justin Chesney

Rosewood Clothing Co.

Ashley Carruthers loves helping customers find the perfect vintage item, so don’t be shy about asking for help perusing the inventory at her shop, which is roughly 60 percent vintage finds hand-picked by Carruthers herself and 40 percent new clothes and accessories from local and regional designers. (Keep an eye out for Drift/Riot jewelry and leather goods by Molly Virginia Campbell.) If you’re in town on the first Friday of the month, be sure to stop by in the evening, when the many art galleries in the surrounding area come alive for the First Fridays Arts Walk; Rosewood stays open late to participate in the fun, with Carruthers often inviting one of the designers she carries to host an in-store appearance and chat.
Photo: Justin Chesney

Verdalina

Verdalina owner Deborah Boschen focuses on timeless pieces from brands that use renewable materials and sustainable manufacturing practices. The overall aesthetic here is classic and understated, with a few statement pieces thrown in; “contemporary but not trendy” is how Boschen describes the look. You’ll find brands like Anaak, Horses Atelier, Pas de Calais, and Ulla Johnson, plus home items like luxury linens and quilts from local artist Elizabeth Few.
Photo: Verdalina

Round Two

Specializing in vintage and secondhand sneakers and ‘90s men’s sportswear (although there are a few finds here for ladies, too), Round Two has some real gems for sneakerheads, vintage fans, and especially the intersection of the two. There’s a sister store in Hollywood on Melrose Avenue, but the Richmond location, which began as an appointment-only consignment shop run out of a storage unit by three friends, is the original spot to find vintage Jordans, Polo sweaters, sports team gear, Supreme hats, and more.
Photo: Laura Sant

Quirk Gallery Shop

Attached to downtown’s modern Quirk Hotel, Quirk Gallery actually came first — not the other way around. Located just behind the current art exhibit is the gallery’s small, charming shop stocked with art books, jewelry, bar accessories, local wares, paper goods, and design-minded gifts. (A tip: Just inside the attached hotel lobby is a coffee bar — grab a cappuccino while you shop.)
Photo: Quirk Gallery

Mod and Soul

Next door to Verdalina, relative newcomer Mod and Soul (the shop opened up in April of 2016) stocks a selection of women’s apparel by smaller, limited-run brands that mostly manufacture in the United States, like Everly and Sugar and Lips. There are local finds here too, including jewelry by Glister and locally-produced skincare products from The Karen Co. Mod and Soul also participates in the First Fridays Art Walk, so stop by on the first Friday evening of the month, when the store stays open until 9 or 10 p.m.
Photo: Mod and Soul

Steady Sounds / Bones Vintage

Half record store, half vintage shop, all awesome. You’ll find new, used, and rare vinyl of all genres here, from A Tribe Called Quest to the newest by The Frightnrs, as well as plenty of cute vintage finds like leather jackets, glittery tops and dresses, jewelry, and a great selection of vintage band T-shirts. The owners host in-store events regularly as well as a vinyl happy hour on Wednesday, with 20% off records from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Photo: Laura Sant

Roaring Pines

A modern update of a general store — there’s even a soda fountain — Roaring Pines sells American-manufactured home goods in a corner spot in Church Hill, one of Richmond’s oldest neighborhoods. Look for Faribault blankets, Steele Canvas laundry bags, Common Good cleaning supplies, and more accessories to keep your place looking fresh. Don’t leave without trying one of the specialty sodas, drinking vinegars, or a cup of coffee from its new coffee program. (Or, plan for a drink or a meal after your visit: Though Church Hill is still largely residential, it’s also home to some of Richmond’s best restaurants, like Metzger Bar and Butchery, The Roosevelt, Sub Rosa Bakery, and Alamo BBQ.)
Photo: Laura Sant

Ledbury

Mentored by master tailor Robert Emmett in his shop on London’s Jermyn Street, Paul Trible opened Ledbury with his partner Paul Watson in 2009, and in 2015 the brand acquired one of the oldest shirtmakers in the US (they kept the master patternmaker). The brand now operates two retail locations in Richmond (including a workshop in the flagship), in addition to a thriving online business of ready-to-wear, made-to-measure (where they customize an existing pattern to your measurements), and bespoke (where you work with a tailor to create a 100% custom creation) menswear. (They’re happy to work with ladies, too.) Attention to subtle details, fit, and fabrics make the brand’s sought-after shirts true investment pieces.
Photo: Ledbury

Nine Roses Jewelry

Delicate, modern jewelry rules at this small shop at the corner of Ellwood and Belmont avenues (just behind Carytown). Wishing for a source for nontraditional jewelry in Richmond, owners Nick DeRosa and Eliza Spell decided to take things into their own hands and open their shop in April of 2015. The store carries rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings by designers including Elizabeth Street, Yasuko Azuma, Wwake, and Mociun; the shop takes custom orders as well, and will soon be launching its own in-house line of jewelry focused on well-made, basic pieces.
Photo: Nine Roses

Need Supply Co.

It began as “Blues,” a shop for new and vintage Levi’s, in 1996. Now with two stores in Japan, an in-house publication, a men's and women's apparel line of its own, and a just-launched home department, the brand is busy renovating the original store — set to open in October, just in time for NSCO’s 20th anniversary. (In the meantime, you can visit its temporary location just around the corner.) Expect stylish basics from the in-house line Need alongside gorgeous pieces in a range of prices from US and international brands including Farrow, Stelen, Matin, and A.P.C.
Photo: Justin Chesney

Yesterday's Heroes Vintage

Situated next to Addison Vintage and across the street from Lamplighter Coffee, this vintage store is a great third stop on a morning spent caffeinating and shopping for treasures. The store carries more menswear than its two neighbors, plus a good selection of jewelry and accessories like hats and belts and other small gifts; look for Richmond-made Join or Die knives, each one a custom piece by local craftsman Brent Stubblefield.
Photo: Leney Breeden

Addison Handmade & Vintage

Sandwiched between Na Nin and vintage store Yesterday’s Heroes, this small shop carries a wide but well-curated selection of vintage women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, and handmade goods like Ebb and Flow apothecary and Johnny Porter candles. The boutique’s latest project is a monthly flea market featuring local Richmond vendors like Join or Die knives, Wander and Whim leather goods, and more; check Instagram for details on the next event.
Photo: Laura Sant

Na Nin

Head to this pretty boutique to stock up on the beautiful but well-priced in-house line of fragrances, candles, and incense, and peruse owner Kate Jenning’s smart selection of beauty items and clothing from “well-intentioned” independent labels like Ursa Minor and Collina Strada. Expect a minimalist aesthetic with a focus on classic lines, neutral colors, and natural textiles like silk, cotton, and leather, plus a few of Jennings’s vintage finds thrown in for good measure. For more vintage, check out the store’s vintage-only Instagram account.
Photo: Justin Chesney