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Storeadore.com Eco-Frienly Shopping and Living in Philadelphia

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Storeadore.com Eco-Frienly Shopping and Living in Philadelphia
  • Nov 12, 2009
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Philadelphia known for its historical landmarks is starting to become more well known for eco and green shopping. Boutiques and shops are turning up around every corner making it easier for anyone to go green. Storeadore.com presents some of the best eco friendly shopping in Philadelphia.

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  • Linu Boutique

    417 S 13th St , Philadelphia, PA : (215) 238-0747

    While vacationing in her native country of Latvia, Karina Sotnik found herself surrounded by hand-woven linen scarves and shawls. Sensing that they would go over well State-side if only people had access to them, she opened Linu Boutique.

    Touting the fiber as a highly versatile, eco-friendly and generally overlooked, Linu is chock full of linen in various incarnations. Curtains, napkins, placemats, tablecloths, sheets and towels imported from Lithuania, France and Latvia are artfully displayed within the boutique’s tranquil, well-designed, and airy space. Linu’s own line of linen baby bedding is also available.

    Linu also stocks design-driven objects from around the globe including Italian stainless steel and semi-precious necklaces and rings, ceramic trays from Germany, Baltic amber earrings and bracelets and cotton Swedish blankets. Nambe candlestick holders and decanters, eco-friendly stationary from Loop, stacking ceramic bowls from Kaeta Brittin Shaw and Vance Kitira’s marbleized candles contribute to Linu’s well-curated, refined ambiance.

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  • Arcadia Boutique

    819A N.2nd St , Philadelphia, PA : (215) 667-8099

    These days, it’s getting easier to balance great style and environmental consciousness. Arcadia Boutique in Northern Liberties is one shop helping move that process forward. Owner Ali McCloud was inspired to start the boutique after writing her F.I.T. grad thesis on eco-friendly fashion. Many of the clothes are made from sustainable materials—repurposed precious metals, reconstructed dead stock fabrics, organic denim, naturally dyed, silky soft bamboo T-shirts and fair-trade cotton fill Arcadia’s racks. McCloud also tries to support indie and off-the-radar designers, whose products comprise a significant part of the store’s clothing, accessories and gifts. These environmentally friendly ideals extend beyond what the shop sells to the very construction of the boutique itself: A fallen tree from a relative’s backyard was transformed into the store’s shelving; the floor was constructed from recycled wood chips; and panels made from reused materials line the dressing room floor. While your purchases from Arcadia may be a reason for your overflowing closet, with the store’s eco-focused approach, you can be sure that your own bedroom is the only environment you’re leaving your mark on.

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  • Revelations Boutique

    711 S 4th St , Philadelphia, PA : (215) 925-4022

    What began years ago as means for then-teenaged Michelle Knezovich to tour with Phish has blossomed into Revelations, a brick-and-mortar boutique that she and her partner opened a few years ago.

    In the homey, sun-filled space, Revelations caters to guys and girls looking to shop for casual, predominantly eco-friendly clothes in a laid-back environment. The boutique seeks out smaller designers who take special care with their wares from design to workmanship.

    For women, you’ll find organic cotton tops, bamboo dresses and limited edition hoodies. Revelations’ teeny, tiny baby clothes are well-loved, as is their selection of accessories—vegan bags, hemp hats and wooden jewelry. For guys, the focus is on streetwear—screen printed t-shirts, jackets and hats.

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  • Kitchenette

    1120 Walnut Street , Philadelphia, PA : (215) 829-4949

    This new kitchen wares shop tucked into a cute, basement-level locale on Walnut Street may soon be giving larger kitchen supply chains a run for their money. Combining cookware for serious chefs with light-hearted cuisine-related tchotchkes, Kitchenette’s got the fixin’s—whether you’re just puttering in the kitchen or preparing a seven course masterpiece. The basics are all in stock: cookie sheets, teapots, oven mitts, coffee pots and barware. So too are extras including coffee paraphernalia from Bodum; baking mixes from the Barefoot Contessa; biodegradable, eco-friendly flatware and dishes from Bambu; baking kits for kids, and Anne Taintor’s kitschy aprons. Equally important is owner Robert Smith’s focus on building the shop into a neighborhood destination for cuisine-related advice and community. To that end, Robert and his friendly staff are ready and willing to cater to locals’ culinary inclinations and gastronomic queries.

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  • Tony

    47 N 3rd St , Philadelphia, PA : (215) 592-8669

    Hand-painted quotations about the power of dress alongside larger-than-life illustrations of fashionable ladies decorate the walls at Tony, putting you in the mood to shop. Tony’s friendly staff will help you navigate through their racks of printed tees, work-appropriate blazers, party dresses and tailored jeans, all well-priced for dressing up or laying low. Interspersed among the clothes are a slew of affordable accessories, including oversized shades, dangly earrings, eco-friendly tote bags, bright umbrellas and satin evening bags. Head up the narrow spiral staircase to the “boudoir”—Tony’s miniature lingerie boutique—where you’ll find flirty, frilly, feminine babydoll sets, camisoles, chemises, boy-shorts and bras. Time-honored white bridal underpinnings, as well as a well-stocked assortment of bachelorette party accessories, are also available.

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  • Sevilla Smith

    128 N 3rd St , Philadelphia, PA : (215) 629-5683

    Former costume designer Faye Smith channeled her previous experience dressing Shirley McClain, Sharon Stone, and Sienna Miller when she was first buying for her new boutique, Sevilla Smith. Recalling each actress’ body shape, sense of style, and age helped guide her as she handpicked the shop’s inventory. What resulted is a well-planned selection of classic pieces that appeal to daughters and their mothers alike. Familiar designers (French Connection, Ali Ro, Sally Tseng), eco-conscious options (The Batallion, Beau Soleil) and emerging up-and-comers find their places throughout the warm, garden-inspired shop. A new mom herself, Faye also stocks adorable ensembles for newborns and tots from Kate Quinn, Zutano and Empress Arts, most of which are made from organic materials.

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