10+ Mama-Owned Boutiques to Shop Around the World
Photo: Mien Studios
If you, too, wholeheartedly believe that mamas run the world, then what better way to empower them than shopping at their stylish stores? Whether you’re looking for last-minute holiday gifts or need a little winter wardrobe upgrade for yourself, we’ve rounded up cool boutiques around the world that are owned by Fashion Mamas members.
There’s something for every style, from charming neighborhood spots by indie designers to stores across the U.S. by CFDA members Rebecca Minkoff and Alice + Olivia designer Stacey Bendet. Bump-and-beyond brands like Hatch and Of Mercer also have outposts on both coasts, while Canadian label Mini Mioche will dress stylish and eco-minded kids in Toronto and L.A. — for more, read on below.
Multiple Cities
Alice + Olivia
Who: Stacey Bendet, Alice + Olivia CEO/creative director and FMNY member
What: Spanning over 20 stores across the U.S., the New York-based brand stocks rainbow-loving Bendet’s signature party-ready pants as well as her print-happy luxury ready-to-wear dresses, gowns, and separates.
Where: Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and more locations in the U.S.
Anine Bing
Who: Anine Bing, founder/chief creative officer of Anine Bing and Anine Bing Kids and FMLA member
What: Since debuting her first store in L.A. in 2014, the Danish model-turned-designer now has over a dozen stores across the globe, meaning you can scoop up her off-duty women’s and kids clothing, footwear, bags, and accessories in almost every fashionable metropolis.
Where: Berlin, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Miami, New York, Paris, and more locations around the world
Freda Salvador
Who: Cristina Palomo Nelson and Megan Papay, co-founders/designers of Freda Salvador and FMSF members
What: The edgy-chic footwear label offers its boots, mules, slip-ons, and more menswear-inspired shoes at its three U.S. stores, including in at Culver City’s Platform where it shares space with cool L.A. milliner Janessa Leoné.
Where: San Francisco (2416 Fillmore St.), Los Angeles (8840 Washington Blvd.), and New York (259 Elizabeth St.)
Hatch
Who: Ariane Goldman, Hatch founder and FMNY member
What: On top of housing a cravings bar (where you’ll find a mix of preggo-friendly savory and sweet treats), the cool maternity brand’s two stores offer its full collection of chic clothing and accessories designed for all stages of motherhood. The boutiques also host a regular schedule of events, like pre-natal classes and beyond.
Where: New York (17 Bleeker St.) and Brentwood (240 26th St.)
Mini Mioche
Who: Alyssa Kerbel, Mini Mioche founder/president and FM Global member
What: Shop the ethical Canadian brand’s full unisex line of organic and sustainable kids clothing, which is all manufactured in Toronto using low-impact dyes. (Their packaging is plastic-free and recyclable, too — yay!)
Where: Toronto (multiple locations) and Los Angeles (15207 Palisades Village Ln.)
Rebecca Minkoff
Who: Rebecca Minkoff, creative director/designer, Female Founder Collective founder, and FMNY member
What: Shop the Cali-bred, New York-based designer’s signature M.A.B. and M.A.C. carryalls along with the rest of her affordable-luxe handbags, womenswear, activewear, and accessories.
Where: Chicago (106 East Oak St.), New York (96 Greene St.), and Los Angeles (8335 Melrose Ave.) in the U.S.; Shanghai, Seoul, Dubai, and more international locations
California
dRA Clothing
Who: Diana Ra, dRA creative director and FMLA member
What: In addition to featuring creative director Diana Ra’s global-modern womenswear line, dRA, the Downtown LA shop stocks Korean skincare, woven bags, and sleek home decor from an array of independent labels.
Where: Row DTLA, 1320 East 7th St., M2, Suite 122, L.A., 90021
Cleobella
Who: Angela O’Brien, founder of Cleobella and Cleobella Littles and FMLA member
What: Housed in a charming 1920s-built cottage, this seaside boutique stocks Cleobella’s globally-inspired, ethically-made (and very beach getaway-ready) jewelry, bags, womenswear, and kids line. The space also hosts pop-up shops, regular yoga classes, and other inspiring events.
Where: 16792 14th St., Sunset Beach, CA 92649
Lady Dandelion
Who: Danielle Schwartz, Lady Dandelion designer/founder and Grlswirl co-founder
What: The playful space stocks Schwartz’s skate-ready line of vintage-inspired womenswear and kids clothing made from deadstock fabrics alongside colorful eyewear, coastal-chic dainty jewelry, and coffee table books that are perfect for any stylish surf shack.
Where: 909 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 90403
Le Point
Who: Pauline Montupet, Le Point founder/owner, wardrobe stylist, and FMSF member
What: Founded in San Francisco in 2015, the shop stocks contemporary and emerging fashion labels like Ganni, Tibi, Sandy Liang, Mr. Larkin, and more alongside accessories, home goods, and beauty products.
Where: 301 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA 94103
Mien Studios
Who: Lisa Hsieh, Mien Studios owner/designer and FMLA member
What: Mien Studios' store stocks its entire L.A.-made women’s and kids lothing collection and a curated selection of handmade jewelry, home goods, and florals by Hsieh’s maker friends.
Where: 214 Main St., Seal Beach, CA 90740
Connecticut
In the Atelier
Who: Christina Cho Yoo and Ming Thompson, co-founders of Cho Thompson and Atelier boutique and FMSF/FMNY members
What: Atelier brings together useful and beautiful housewares, stationery, children's objects, and accessories (including from brands like Ume Studio, Moon Picnic, Molly M Designs and Atelier’s own line) from around the world in a chic, 300-square-foot space.
Where: 938 State St., New Haven, CT 06511
New York
Lexie
Who: Lexie Ellman, Lexie founder/buyer and FMNY member
What: The Greenwich Village boutique’s “shop local” approach means it offers ready-to-wear, jewelry, and accessories from “mostly U.S. and local New York brands” for women and kids as well as some European labels.
Where: 19 East 9th St., New York, NY 10003
Of Mercer
Who: Dorie Golkin Smith, Of Mercer co-founder and FMNY member
What: At the Manhattan-based direct-to-consumer brand’s by-appointment Madison Park showroom, you’ll find its full line of maternity- and office-friendly dresses, skirts, jackets, and other effortless wardrobe staples made from comfy fabrics like luxe Italian wool and Japanese modal.
Where: 210 5th Ave., Suite 602, New York, NY 10010; book a visit online here