San Francisco's Union Square Shopping District Scores H&M and Zara Stores: Prom & Quincenera Dresses Shopping Made Easy
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Why does San Francisco attract all the major upscale, posh and sophisticated retailers? More precisely, why do all these stores concentrate in Union Square? The answers may lie in one of the hottest districts in San Francisco for haute couture or high fashion shopping. In addition, there's a large pool of fashion savvy young men and women with lots of disposable income. This ready-to-shop pool of shoppers don't get asked twice to go down to H&M at 150 Post Street, San Francisco. They enjoy shopping for good clothes.
According to many retail insiders and fashion connoisseurs, this is the first time an H&M store is located further than Minnesota. There is no doubt that this is a great addition to all the well-known brand stores that are located at the Union Square. We are talking about Gap, Macy's, Federated Department stores, Sears, Neiman Marcus, Saks fifth Avenue, Gucci, and countless posh clothing boutiques. Bear in mind another fast-fashion European store, Zara, opened at 250 Post St. Zara opened there this past Summer. For sure, Union Square is reeked with high fashion stores. This is why teens from Orange County, San Jose and all Bay Area love to spend time at the Union Square. Besides the great foods, the camaderie and touristy atmosphere, they can spend on items that will differentiate
H&M is a reasonably priced, trendy fashion retailer that is based in Sweden. It has more than 1,130 stores in 22 countries. Why San Francisco? "Why not San Francisco?" may be the answer. After all, San Francisco has a lot of fashion-savvy, fashion-conscious shoppers who will understand the products of H&M. Hennes and Mauritz will open two stores in the San Francisco area. H&M opens two stores for the charm of it all. The store located at 150 Powell St, at O'Farrell Street will carry fashions and items for women, men and teenagers. The one at 150 Post St. will be exclusively for women's and teenagers' fashions and other accessories.
H&M is a major European brand that is making its foray in the West Coast. It is cautious about its image and the message it conveys. That's why the company moved to dismiss Kate Moss who was involved in the illegal drugs use. Since then, Kate has sought treatment and is back on the cat walk and fashion runways. The company reacted to the tabloid pictures showing the supermodel snorting cocaine in a London music studio. Keep in mind that image is everything in advertising.
As fast-fashion retailers, Zara and H&M have the ability to change its inventory in a record time in order to take advantage of the hottest, hippest, in vogue looks seen on famous people and European fashion runways. Once, these stores have made it to San Francisco, they may want to bring their products to other regional hot spots such as Santa Barbara, Orange County, San Rafael, Los Angeles, Fresno, Bakersfield and San Diego. The sky is the limit.
A teal Gucci gown with a peacock feather here
Over there on the Red Carpet, floats in a strapless
Maroon Carolina Herrera. Oscar De la Renta has
A black knee-length creation that is show-stopping The Red Carpot is electrified by a red-hot romantic dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior dressed a star with
A strapless royal blue design. The crowd stops to take notice
Rhinestone-covered straps and ivory tank dress with a sparkly black,
Do not surpass Lisa Mary Presley's Gothic black sheath
Hilary Swank stood out in a bronze Calvin Klein
The posh Valentino gown comes equipped
With one crystal-studded symmetrical shoulder strap
A red cocktail from Italian designer Roberto Cavalli
Is rocking the stages of the fashion world
Right here, Halle Berry could don this gold jersey gown
From Monique Lhuillier, the designer of superstars
Elegant colors-soft ones and beautiful oranges come into place
Are you tired of wearing the same dresses that your friends may be wearing on this special night? You can make your prom night memorable by refraining from wearing a pricey, mass-produced, cookie-cutter dress this prom season. There is an online site called www.unique-vintage.com that is a source for vintage or vintage-inspired styles that you will not find anywhere else. Some of the dresses date back to the 1920s when flapper dresses were the rage. At $78, you can afford some of the Pucci-like satin slip dress with crisscross back.
