Inside Boise’s Fashion Identity Crisis
We’re not afraid to admit it—Boise’s shopping scene needs a serious revamp. Our closets are hurting! Local thrift stores are filling up with fast fashion items and the best pieces are often being re-sold online. And when it comes to local stores, they don’t always have what we’re looking for.
Today on the podcast, host Frankie Barnhill rants with local fashion-obsessives Kymm Cornelison and Evelyn Avitia about our lack of shopping options in the city. Pssst…hey Nordstrom. Are you listening? We need you.
Interested in checking out some of our local boutiques? We’ve got some suggestions:
- Bill’s
- No New Vintage
- Piece Unique Clothing Co. & Shoez
- Serendipity Boutique Consignment Clothing
- SHIFT Boutique
- Boise Flea (returning next season!)
What are your shopping hacks? Let us know, or tell us what we forgot! Text or leave us as voicemail: 208-546-9485.
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