Cool Styles, Hot Shoppers

Who shops there: Since it's the only clothing boutique of its kind on Bainbridge, here is where you can meet everyone from well-to-do lawyers who want the latest jeans to high-school girls who've saved their allowance for the latest jeans.

Vibe: Owner Robin Callahan has all the sought-after brands, including over 100 styles of jeans from all the designers you covet in your glossy fashion mags.

Fall picks for men: Softer styled shirts from Velvet, James Perse, and Diesel are wardrobe staples. If you see a Robert Graham shirt, grab it—they blow out of the shop. Cashmere sweaters with suede elbow patches are de rigueur weekend wear. For jeans—Citizens launched a new men's line, or choose from Salt, John Paul Damage, Diesel, and others. Finish it off with a leather messenger bag by Hugo Boss.

Fall picks for women: "It" colors such as teal, brown, red, and navy. Fantastic jackets by La Roc, Nanette Leporte, Diane von Furstenberg, and True Meaning look great paired with jeans—take your pick from Taverniti, Joe's Jeans, Diesel, True Religion, Buffalo, 575, Antik, Stitches, and more. Throw a military-inspired jacket over it and you're good to go. The shop also has 15 shoe lines ranging from Steve Madden to Carlos Santana, from sexy heels to cowboy cool.

Who shops there: Quality-seeking, fashion-aware professionals who eschew glitzy, loud boutiques for a thoughtful selection of cutting-edge fashion.

Vibe: The somewhat traditional and understated facade of this shop belies an exciting world of fashion within. Experienced and fashion forward, owners Butch Blum and Kay Smith-Blum have an eye for labels that are both trendy and classy.

Fall picks for men: "It's a lot of texture and atypical patterns this year," says Smith-Blum. Anything gray or chocolate brown with accent colors in bottle and kelly green to blue and aubergine. Casual sport coats with interesting fabrication include corduroy jackets with a faint hint of iridescence by Tombolini for $550. Anything finished with an exposed seam or contrast fabrication is the new answer to the raw-edge look of the past. Shirts come in fanciful patterns typically used for suits, like chalk stripes or a Jil Sander glen plaid on cotton moleskin. Don't miss the gorgeous cashmere sweaters in rich neutrals by Inhabit. Brightly colored wool or cashmere scarves in updated patterns make smart accessories.

Fall picks for women: Blouses, blouses, blouses—especially fitted print chiffon styles paired with shaped print sweaters for a sassy pattern-on-pattern look. You'll find blouses by Moreno Martini for $275 and Hartford for $185. Smith-Blum promises that "women who haven't been able to find flattering pants will find them this fall," especially great-fitting skinny pants finished at the ankle by I-pantaloni. More? Sophisticated dresses with sleeves (imagine!) and dress-and- jacket combinations by Albert Ferretti and Gio Guerreri, light-gauge cashmere by Inhabit, and patterned skirts (they're outselling pants, 2-1).

Who shops there: Fashion risk-takers and Versace aficionados with deep pockets.

Vibe: The sales staff at the spacious downtown location is knowledgeable and helpful in getting clients to think outside a narrow fashion focus. The staff will steer you to outfits that stand out— and fit. (The staff points out that "most men wear clothing that's too big.") And they carry just one of each size so you avoid the embarrassment of seeing your outfit in public.

Fall picks for men and women: Anything by Versace (they have an exclusive on the label in the Northwest), Dolce & Gabbana, or Roberto Cavalli.

More for men: A shimmering Cavalli tee with intricate silver design for the confident man.

More for women: Allen B. jeans, magnificently beaded with faux pearls and red coral pieces for $435.

Who shops there: International types with a flair for the dramatic and a penchant for progressive styles with graphic elements.

Vibe: Cosmopolitan, sophisticated, and very European, the boutique is accented with matador-red seating and display elements. Husband and wife team Cade Pennington and Loida Carrasco (who's originally from Barcelona) carry Spanish designed clothing, handbags, shoes, and jewelry in their shop. A women's boutique since they opened over a year ago, they've expanded into men's clothing this month.

Fall picks for men and women: Anything from the Desigual line. The trendy urban styles are bold and textured, and many look as if you're wearing pieces of modern art. T-shirts run $70, sweaters are $120. "The brand is growing like crazy in Spain, France, Italy, and Germany," says Carrasco. Sterling silver jewelry with leather accents for both sexes is hot, too.

More for men: Tapered shirts from basic black to basic black-and-white.

More for women: Lois jeans in a variety of styles, skirts (they're big in Europe), knit pieces by Sita Murt that feature graduated colors and interesting shapes, and Pura Lopez Spanish leather shoes in round or pointed toes.

Who shops there: Unconventional types or offbeat 9-to-5ers who like to express themselves through creative clothing.