G – L – A – M – O – R – OUS, yeah. If you’re looking to up the glam factor, the Valley of the Sun is where to go for supreme shopping. Unbelievable handbag departments, national and local boutiques and out-of-this-world shopping centers abound. Here are the places to get your AMEX on in Arizona.
These are the winners of Best Of Our Valley 2013 in the Shopping category – the best of the best in Arizona. The winner each category this year will be featured in Arizona Foothills Magazine’s March 2013 issue, a tell-all guide to the coolest people and places in the Valley of the Sun, as chosen by its residents. The winner with the most total votes will be featured on the cover of Arizona Foothills Magazine’ s Best Of issue (but we aren’t telling who won the cover just yet!). All those who won this year can download their 2013 Winners logos here.
To nominate a business, person or item for the 2014 contest, e-mail bestof@azfoothills.com by September 1, 2013.
Best Antique, Vintage or Secondhand Store
WINNER: Vintage by Misty
My Sister’s Closet
Vintage Parlor
Fashion by Robert Black
High Society Resale Boutique
Melrose Vintage
A Second Look
Everything Goes
Paris Envy
A Mad Hatter’s Antique & Collectibles
Red/Mint
Blueberry Deluxe Boutique
Retro Ranch
Matilda’s Vintage Closet
R&R Surplus
Travel Thru Time
Hidden Closet
Celebrity Encore
Tattered Nest (Vintage Marketplace)
Audrey’s
Sweet Repeats Vintage
Antique Gatherings
Merchant Square
Antique Trove
Antiques on Central
Best Athletic Gear
WINNER: lululemon
Sports Authority
Sports Chalet
Nike
Dick’s Sporting Goods
lucy’s
Best Boutique – Local
WINNER: Pink Zebra Boutique
Katy Bug Faye
Mom Bomb
JAM
Studio Joy Li
Frances Vintage
Amy Inc.
Bunky Boutique
Carol’s Couture
Savvy Boutique
Scottsdale Jean Company
Poor Little Rich Girl
Muse Boutique
Willows
Elan Style
Michka Unique Trends
Heidi Boutique
The Look
Lindsay Lou
Urban Lace
Mina’s Obsession
Kiss Me Kate
Carine’s Boutique
Carine W
Te’
Moody Blues
Spoken Boutique
Ruby Boutique
Best Boutique – National or International
WINNER: Tory Burch
Ted Baker London
Kate Spade
Jimmy Choo
Ralph Lauren
Louis Vuitton
Salvatore Ferragamo
Armani Exchange
Burberry
Carolina Herrera
Express
Gucci
Republic of Couture
Escada
St. John Boutique
Best Cosmetics and Skincare
WINNER: Barneys New York
Nordstrom
Sephora
Lush
Bare Escentuals
Ulta
Saks Fifth Avenue
Verde Maison
The Body Shop
Neiman Marcus
Aveda
Cosbar
Dillard’s
Origins
Macy’s
Fruits & Passion
Lotus Wei
Best Deal Web Site
WINNER: Groupon.com
Livingsocial.com
Hautelook.com
Gilt.com
DoozyofaDeal.com
Fab.com
Enamor.com
iOffer.com
PlumDistrict.com
iCouponOnline.com
Shopittome.com
Ruelala.com
Best Denim
WINNER: Barneys New York
Hub
Saks Fifth Avenue
Scottsdale Jean Company
Buckle
Nordstrom
Lucky Brand Jeans
Neiman Marcus
Seven for All Mankind
Dillard’s
Industrie Denim
Macy’s
Best Department Store
WINNER: Barneys New York
Saks Fifth Avenue
Nordstrom
Macy’s
Neiman Marcus
Dillard’s
Best Discount Store
WINNER: My Sister’s Closet
E&J’s Designer Shoe Outlet
Nordstrom Rack
Last Chance
DSW
Off Fifth, Saks Fifth Avenue
Neiman Marcus Last Call
Loehmann’s
Best Fragrance Selection
WINNER: Barneys New York
Saks Fifth Avenue
Sephora
Nordstrom
Dillard’s
Cosbar
Ulta
Macy’s
Neiman Marcus
Best Gift Shop
WINNER: Do Me a Favor
Heard Museum Gift Shop
Frances Vintage
Kitty
Desert Botanical Garden Gift Shop
The French Bee
Phoenix Art Museum Gift Shop
SMoCA Gift Shop
Alessi
Taliesin West Book and Gift Shop
Portobello Road
Mesa Arts Center Gift Shop
The Flower Shoppe
Best Glasses
WINNER: Barneys New York
Eyeglass World
LensCrafters
Paris Optique
Sunglass Hut
Ilori
Oakley’s
Optical Shop of Aspen
Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom
Optique at the Ridge
Saks Fifth Avenue
Best Handbags and Accessories
WINNER: Barneys New York
Saks Fifth Avenue
Nordstrom
Kate Spade
Dillard’s
Macy’s
Tory Burch
Michael Kors
Neiman Marcus
Prada
Gucci
Jimmy Choo
Louis Vuitton
Salvatore Ferragamo
Best Local Fashion Designer
WINNER: Angela Johnson, Angela Johnson Designs
Joy Li, Studio Joy Li
Shamini Shanmugam, Shamini
Sim Hankerson, SJ Couture
Dana Constantino & Alyssa Wasko, DonniCharm
Shantidas Contu-Owen, Shantidas Designs
Julliana Garten, J.Garten
Best Local Jeweler
WINNER: Hamra Jewelers
Coffin & Trout Fine Jewelers
Jacqueline Nerguizian Fine Jewelry
London Gold
Opus- Art of Fine Jewelry
Moda Fina Jewelers
Molina Fine Jewelers
James Elliot Jewelers
Jewelry by Gauthier
Ganem Jewelers
Galicia Fine Jewelers
Hodson Jewelers
Isaac Jewelers
Best Local Jewelry Designer
WINNER: Jacqueline Nerguizian, Jacqueline Nerguizian Fine Jewelry
Randy Coffin, Coffin and Trout
Claudia Kretchmer
Bijen Dyrek, Bijou of Scottsdale
Scott Gauthier, Jewelry by Gauthier
James Elliot, James Elliot Jewelers
Gail Carlson, GIGIchic
Lisa Garber, Galicia Fine Jewelers
Best Local Jewelry Designer – Female
WINNER: Jacqueline Nerguizian Fine Jewelry
Lisa Garber
Claudia Kretchmer
Leah Williams, Ruby Mae Jewelry
Best Local Jewelry Designer – Male
WINNER: Randy Coffin, Coffin and Trout Fine Jewelry
James Elliot, James Elliot Jewelers
Scott Guthier, Jewelry by Gauthier
Cornelis Hollander Jewelry
Isaac, Isaac Jewelers
Best Local Watch Selection
WINNER: Hamra Jewelers
Coffin & Trout Fine Jewelers
Estate Watch & Jewelry Co.
Isaac Jewelers
Ganem Jewelers
Molina Fine Jewelers
Best National Jeweler
WINNER: Cartier
Tiffany & Co.
Bulgari
David Yurman
Ben Bridge
Best Outlets or Discount Shopping Center
WINNER: The Outlets at Anthem
Arizona Mills
Factory Stores of America Outlets
Outlets at Casa Grande
Best Personal Shopper
WINNER: Shannon Campbell
Michelle Fields
Diane Aiello
Nelson Hawks
Diana Draper
Remy Toh
Margaret Merritt
Jill DeAndrea
Gustavo Tabares
Best Pet Shop
WINNER: Oh My Dog! Boutique + Spa
Mackie’s Parlour
Smelly Dog
Noble Beast Natural Market for Pets
Wag N’ Wash
Bark Avenue Pet Supply
Bella’s Pet Boutique
Petique
Kodi
Best Place to Hoard Fashion & Accessories for Cheap
WINNER: Forever 21
Charming Charlie’s
H&M
Love Culture
For Love 21
Best Record Store
WINNER: Zia
Stinkweeds
Revolver Records
Best Shoe Shopping
WINNER: Barneys New York
Saks Fifth Avenue
Nordstrom
Dillard’s
Macy’s
Jimmy Choo
Stuart Weitzman
Louis Vuitton
Neiman Marcus
Salvatore Ferragamo
Tory Burch
Gucci
Best Shopping Center – Indoors
WINNER: Scottsdale Fashion Square
Chandler Fashion Center
Arrowhead Towne Center
Superstitions Springs Center
Best Shopping Center – Outdoors
WINNER: Desert Ridge Marketplace
Kierland Commons
Biltmore Fashion Park
Scottsdale Quarter
The SHOPS Gainey Village
SanTan Village
Tempe Marketplace
Westgate City Center
CityScape
CityNorth
The Promenade Shopping Center
The Borgata
Best Swimwear Shopping
WINNER: Beach Bunny Swimwear
Aqua Beachwear
Everything But Water
Dillard’s
Nordstrom
Macy’s
Diane’s Beachwear
SPF12
Arizona Beach Company
Best Technology and Gadgets
WINNER: Microsoft Store
Apple Store
Best Buy
Brookstone
Radio Shack
Best Web Clothing Shopping
WINNER: Barneys.com
Bluefly.com
NeimanMarcus.com
Saks.com
Shopbop.com
Net-a-Porter.com
Dillards.com
Macys.com
Best Year-Round Resortwear
WINNER: Joya Boutique at Montelucia Resort and Spa
Calypso St. Barth
Ralph Lauren
Tommy Bahama
The Pink Saguaro, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
Brooks Brothers