61. Franco’S
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 364-9400
Address: 11800 W. Broad St., Suite 1168
Description: Dressing gentlemen of Richmond for more than 35 years, Franco Ambrogi’s stores offer exceptional service along with the finest in men’s fashions. You’ll find Hugo Boss, Ermenegildo Zegna, and Robert Talbott here, among many other lines. From Bill’s Khakis and Lacoste for casual wear to Hickey Freeman and Hart, Schaffner & Marx tuxedos, Franco’s outfits men for any occasion. A second location is at 5321 Lakeside Ave. on the North Side (804-264-2994).
62. Richey & Co.
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 282-7463
Address: 5015 Huguenot Rd.
Description: Whether you’re looking for shoes to turn heads or make tracks outside, Richey & Co. has hundreds of styles from the brands you trust. If your footwear focus is comfort first, let the certified pedorthists on staff fit you in the right shoe. In-house orthopedic technicians fabricate foot orthoses and can make adjustments to shoes, so foot pain is a thing of the past.
63. The Shoe Box
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 288-2303
Address: 401 Libbie Ave.
Description: On “the avenues” in Richmond’s West End, this boutique carries high-end women’s shoes in a refined setting. Several of its lines, such as Sigerson Morrison and Miu Miu, are available in Richmond only at the Shoe Box. Jewelry and accessories complete the look. It’s closed on Sun.
64. Saxon Shoes
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 285-3473
Address: 11800 W. Broad St. No. 2750
Description: This two-level store in Short Pump Town Center is evidence of a local institution that’s made it big, as in 27,000 square feet of big, with enough shoes to fit a lot of feet. Saxon’s, the largest full-service shoe store in Virginia, carries more than 200 well-known brands of shoes and accessories for men, women, and children. Whether you’re looking for something trendy or traditional—as long as your foot is between a lady’s size 4 to 14, extra slim to extra wide, or men’s 6 to 18, narrow to extra-extra wide—you’ll likely find something suitable here. And don’t forget to head to the Backroom, where shoes are marked down 25 to 70 percent. No wonder it’s nicknamed the Lucky Lady room.
65. World Of Mirth
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 353-8991
Address: 3005 W. Cary St.
Description: Playful and surprising, this store has been amusing its customers with toys and whatnots for all ages since 1993. It’s kitschy and cool, and determined that kids shouldn’t be the only ones to have fun. You’ll find some expected brands of toys here, but the emphasis is on the unexpected. Books, baby toys, games, and costumes add to the fun quotient, as do all the goofy and irreverent merchandise aimed at adults with plenty of kid left in them—an assortment of buttons, magnets, hipster T-shirts, accessories, and the all-important bacon bandages.
66. The Toy Center
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 288-4475
Address: 5811 Patterson Ave.
Description: This classic shop features toys that don’t usually need batteries or need to be recharged. You’ll find puzzles, games, dress-up clothes, outdoorsy equipment, dolls, stuffed animals, craft kits, and more. The shop still has a section devoted to model trains, so there might be some older “kids” shopping here as well.
67. Toys That Teach
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 741-5611
Address: 1342 Gaskins Rd.
Description: For 23 years this specialty toy store has made it easy on parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents when they need thoughtful gifts that will last. Sure, there are plastic playthings here, but this shop’s toys, trains sets, dolls, puzzles, craft kits, science experiments, and costumes are more likely to make a lasting impression. Gift wrapping is free. A second location is in the Stony Point Shopping Center at 3038 Stony Point Rd. in Bon Air (804-272-2391).
68. Exile
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 358-3348
Address: 935 W. Grace St.
Description: It’s all about adventure here because the goods—new and vintage jeans, screen-printed T-shirts, and shoes and accessories for men and women—are packed in. Edgy accessories and vintage housewares add to the mix. Not surprisingly, college students love it here.
69. Halcyon-Vintage Clothing
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 358-1311
Address: 117 N. Robinson St.
Description: For 25 years this has been a go-to spot for high-quality vintage clothing (for men, too) and jewelry. With its classic advertising on the side of the building, you can’t miss it, nor should you. The hat wall, the cowboy shirts, the dresses, and jewels are begging to be given a second chance at a cool life. Halycon has great men’s clothing, too.
70. Byegones Vintage Clothing
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 353-1919
Address: 2916 W. Cary St.
Description: Known far and wide as a destination for true vintage clothing and accessories, Byegones’ window display is worth the trip even if you’re not in the market for its beautiful offerings for men and women. Well organized and well stocked, Byegones has been outfitting folks in vintage hats, tuxedos, jewelry, shoes, and dresses since 1979.
71. The Love Of Jesus Thrift Store
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 737-9493
Address: 5158 Nine Mile Rd.
Description: Here, folks stroll the aisles to find rocking vintage jackets, hip, urban dress shoes, and the best selection of ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s dishware anywhere in the city. The subliminal spiritual messages are free. A second location is at 5503 Midlothian Turnpike on the South Side (804-230-4144).
72. Books, Bikes, And Beyond
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 592-4591
Address: 302 W. Brookland Park Blvd.
Description: The colorfully painted brick wall is a clue you’ve come to the right place. Though the used books, bikes, housewares, and clothing are good and the prices better, all proceeds from thrift sales here go toward a nonprofit organization that the store owner cofounded, Books on Wheels, which delivers free books and bike repair to at-risk kids around Richmond and beyond. The shop is open Tues through Sat.
73. Consignment Connection
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 261-3600
Address: 5517 Lakeside Ave.
Description: People I know go crazy for this place, which is always full of furniture, glassware, china, and shoppers in Lakeside. Sometimes it’s hard to see the dining room furniture for the crystal and china displayed in and around. But new merchandise comes in as fast as shoppers head out the door with their purchases.
74. Diversity Thrift
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 353-8890
Address: 1407 Sherwood Ave.
Description: Within this store’s 15,000 square feet you’ll find five rooms of furniture for home and office. There’s a music room, kitchenware room, sports room, art, collectibles, and roughly 50 racks of clothing. It’s a treasure trove if you’re willing to put in the time. Located in the Gay Community Center of Richmond, it’s open Wed through Sun.
75. Mcadoos’
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 262-9021
Address: 6921 Lakeside Ave.
Description: Don’t let the small storefront deceive you—McAdoos’ features five rooms filled with a little bit of everything—small furniture, cookware, dishes, crystal, glassware, music, linens, vintage board games, women’s clothing, jewelry, books, and ceramics. It’s closed on Sun.