112 Best of phoenix 2023 | WWW.bestofphoenix2023.c0m | septemBer 28, 2023 Best Boutique FRANCES 10 W. Camelback Road, Suite A. 602-279-5467 shopfrancesboutique.com Frances again tops our list because the boutique continues to effortlessly curate a selection of goods that are perfect for gifting or shopping for yourself The shop is never too narrow or niche in its offerings and yet manages to maintain a cohesive vibe with its eclectic, retro- leaning collection of wares. Inside Frances you’ll find clothing for the entire family and everyday home goods, along with unique gifts for any occasion. Heading to a baby shower and a house- warming party? They’ve got a cute road- runner emblazoned-onesie and a set of cactus-shaped shot glasses coming right up — and they’ll even handle the gift wrapping for you. Best Mall PHOENIX PREMIUM OUTLETS 4976 Premium Outlet Way, Chandler 480-639-1764 premiumoutlets.com/outlet/phoenix Sure, it’s not as swanky as Scottsdale Fashion Square, but this outdoor outlet mall on the Gila River Indian Community has a set of charms all its own. First, it’s a mecca for deep discounts on name brands like Hurley, Marc Jacobs and True Religion. The Saks OFF Fifth alone is worth the trip for picking up everything from high-end jeans to superior swimwear to discount Havaianas flip- flops. Also, the mall’s handbag and sneaker game is strong, thanks to devoted shops for Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Adidas, Converse, Nike and Puma. If you’re a hiker, you’ll want to hit the Columbia Factory Store. Everyday wear is a deal with steep sales at places like Banana Republic Factory, Gap Factory, Old Navy Outlet and more, and if you wear makeup, many department store brands can be found for far less at the Cosmetics Company Store. Pretty much, you can find just about anything you need for less than in other malls and have money left over to hit the nearby Wild Horse Pass Casino on your way out. Best Men’s Clothing CAVE + POST TRADING CO. 509 W. McDowell Road, #102 602-931-0090 caveandpost.com Stylish, with Western influences and a touch of rock ’n’ roll: That’s the vibe at Cave + Post Trading Co. The central Phoenix store carries mostly men’s clothing and accessories, and it’s been one of our faves since it opened in 2021. Owners Patrick and Mary Burch have created one of those stores where you pretty much want to take everything home, from Original Pilot sunglasses and fun graphic T-shirts to jeans by Hiroshi Kato and Filson flannel work shirts. The Burches are music lovers who routinely invite traveling artists to stop in and shop — hey, if it’s good enough for country singer Tyler Childers and his band, it’s good enough for us. Best Women’s Clothing PHOENIX GENERAL 214 E. Roosevelt St. 623-248-8686 phxgeneral.com We love that changing our vibe is as simple as slipping on a new garment. A leather jacket offers toughness, while a cocktail dress imparts glamour. The clothing we buy at Phoenix General, located in Roosevelt Row’s monOrchid building, imbues us with an understated, desert- tinged chic. Think classic, well- constructed tanks and T-shirts by Kowtow; bright, airy sundresses by local label Punkwasp; and eye-catching tops by
