76. Annette Dean
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 359-8240
Address: 3325 W. Cary St.
Description: I’m not saying that fans of this 2,000-square-foot classic women’s-wear shop, which is housed in what looks like a temple, worship fashion, but once you see the gorgeous pieces from several American designers on the hangers, pulled together into outfits, you won’t blame them if they do. It’s closed on Sun.
77. Glass Boat
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 358-5596
Address: 3226 W. Cary St.
Description: Mixing fine furniture with the clothes you should wear while lounging on it might seem an unlikely pairing, but Glass Boat aims to dress you and your home with one-stop shopping. Browse through brand-name clothing that’s sure to turn heads, and switch gears to flounce around on a sofa. Take a peek at their funky jewelry, too.
78. Need Supply Co.
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 355-5880
Address: 3010 W. Cary St.
Description: You either belong here or you don’t. Considered by some young women to be the best (read: most expensive) place to buy cool jeans, Need carries hip designer clothing and shoes for men and women—exactly what some young folk think they need to look fabulous.
79. The Phoenix
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 354-0711
Address: 3039 W. Cary St.
Description: This recently renovated specialty shop offers beautiful clothing in a relaxed setting. From the dressed down to the dressed up, The Phoenix brings global fashions with a sense of style to Carytown. It’s strong in the basics, too, with the best-fitting slacks and tops ever. Jewelry and shoes offer the finishing touches, and the wonderful staff excels at personal service. Trust me on that one.
80. Pink
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 358-0884
Address: 3158 W. Cary St.
Description: Trendy designer duds and the most clever display windows in town reside here at the corner of Cary Court Shopping Center. From Marc by Marc Jacobs, to Theory, to Velvet, to Diane von Furstenberg, this store brings the best of NYC., LA, London, and Paris fashion, including shoes, to this two-level store. You might even spot a celebrity here, since Danica Patrick, Angelica Huston, and quite a few others have shopped here.
81. Roan
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 288-3699
Address: 3142 W. Cary St.
Description: Formerly Coplon’s in the River Road Shopping Center, Roan was reborn in early 2010 as a Carytown chic spot. You’ll know the Roanies when you see them, wearing Stella McCartney or Jason Wu or whatever was just delivered hot off the fashion runways of the world. This is the new home of world-class ready-to-wear clothes, shoes, and accessories.
82. Frances Kahn
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 288-5246
Description: In the original River Road Shopping Center, Frances Kahn has been dressing Richmond women in the finest clothing, including designer evening wear, since 1988. New designers’ collections are added every season to a roster that includes Armani, Michael Kors, Halston Heritage, and Diane von Furstenberg. Since 2004 the store has made Harper’s Bazaar’s list as one of the “top tier 100 women’s fashion specialty retailers.” The shop is closed on Sun.
83. High Cotton
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 360-0200
Address: 11753 W. Broad St.
Description: Don’t let the name fool you—cotton’s just one of the fabrics you’ll want to get your hands on in this eclectic boutique. You’ll be in high cotton among its comfortable skirts, dresses, and tops. The attentive sales staff will gladly help you find the right look, perhaps suggesting a necklace from the store’s jewelry selection.
84. Nyfo Boutique
City: Richmond, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (804) 794-0777
Address: 11400 W. Huguenot Rd.
Description: In the Shoppes at Bellgrade, NYFO is a South Side destination for contemporary women’s clothing and classic looks with a fashion- forward twist. The great selection of clothing from such names as Nougat, Theory, and Pure, the jewelry, and the personal service almost guarantee you’ll leave happy.