Whether you’re looking for that upscale designer jacket or a one-of-a-kind jewelry creation, you’ll find it at one of our unique home-grown stores. A few to keep your eye out for:
1. Mariel Boutique
Denver
The personal stylists on hand at Mariel, in Denver’s upscale Cherry Creek neighborhood where more than 16 blocks of shops can help you make a weekend of it, offer a personalized shopping experience to help craft the perfect look for your next soiree. From exquisite gowns to cashmere T-shirts, Mariel’s sumptuous pieces are hand-selected and guaranteed to be unique — the store only carries a small inventory of each item, so you’ll never show up in the same dress as your hostess.
2. Decade
Denver
Browsing is half the fun at this South Broadway boutique, where funky jewelry jostles for real estate with handmade purses, vintage belt buckles and petal-soft underthings. At Decade, you can very easily pop in for a new wallet and leave with a refurbished vanity table, a cheerful baby bodysuit and all the clever birthday cards you’ll need for the coming year.
3. Cedar & Hyde
Boulder
A modern-day mercantile, Cedar & Hyde selects its apparel, home goods and gift items with an eye to handcrafted, quality products. Every item in the store is ethically made, from the artisan chocolates and Colorado-made jewelry to rugs woven in neutral shades of hemp. Hop a few blocks over and you’re right in the middle of Pearl Street Mall, the town’s open-air shopping hot spot.
4. Two Sole Sisters
Boulder
Also nestled along the historical buildings of Pearl Street, look no further for your next pair of favorite shoes. From unforgettable black-leather boots in the smoothest suede to super-hot zibra-print heels, Two Sole Sisters has you covered. They also carry gorgeous Milo and CoFi Leathers handbags, scarves and sophisticated jewelry. Worth the splurge, these high-end pieces will make you feel like a million bucks.
5. White Oak & Rooted Boutique
Littleton
Pop into this charming women-owned boutique for stylish fashions that run the gamut — everything from cute brunch lewks to elevated bridal. Sniff-test deliciously scented candles before trying on special-occasion formal wear, or find your new favorite date-night dress. This shop carries everything from baby clothes to Western-style hats.
6. Valleygirl Boutique
Breckenridge
This warm, welcoming boutique is a love note to mountain-living-inspired fashion. You'll find everything from home decor — like scented candles and super-cute knicknacks, to mountain-casual duds spanning colorful loungwear, oh-so-stretchy yogawear, stylish sweaters, flowy dresses, statement jewelry and so much more.
7. Gorsuch
Vail
Jet-setters, rejoice. This lavish boutique, opened by former Olympians Dave and Renie Gorsuch, has everything you need for luxe style in one of the nation’s see-and-be-seen locales. From luxurious Frauenschuh ski jackets to Brunello Cucinelli boots, you’ll find designer clothes as well as a selection of refined housewares and gifts in Vail Village, which will have you surrounded by dozens of other shops, galleries and restaurants.
8. Alpen Schatz Boutique
Telluride
Telluride boasts not one single chain store within its boxed-canyon borders. Truly a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, Alpen Schatz fits right in with all things alpine — from darling little dirndls and lederhosen for the kids to traditional Swiss dog collars for Fido. They carry an extensive selection of authentic alpine wear, like embroidered Swiss farmers shirts, alpine hats, stunning sweaters and gorgeously crafted leather jackets. They also sell genuine Swiss cowbells, adorable imported stuffed animals, delicate Austrian linens and a small selection of European furniture.