Guide to Boutique Shopping in Atlanta – Discover Atlanta

By Daniela Cintron

Published April 26, 2024

Shopping is even more fun when you find unique pieces that only you will be wearing at your next party. Browse the local stores in our city and stock up on essentials to make the most of every season. Below are some of our top picks for only-in-Atlanta places to shop. 

fab’rik 

Originally founded in Atlanta, fab’rik offers high style with heart, with smart looks for vacation, office life and wedding guest attire. Get ready for summer jet setting with rompers like The Shannon, printed in tropical colors, and the Skylar strapless jumpsuit, which goes from breezy day to hot evening. You’ll find fab’rik in 40 locations now, but it’s still a local favorite with several stores around the city. 

Full Circle ATL

Located in Westside Provisions District, this locally owned resale boutique specializes in vintage sneakers and streetwear. Find local souvenirs such as Braves shirts and hats, and maybe even a MARTA shirt. The store offers many pieces locally sourced by the owners and includes items such as a Hysteric Glamour varsity jacket, a Prada bucket hat and Palm Angels Malibu hoodies. Full Circle is an excellent destination for enhancing your sneaker collection with top brands.

Little Five Points Thrifting

The neighborhood of Little Five Points will satisfy that thrifting urge with truly unique finds. Visit Psycho Sisters, where funky clothing pieces match the eclectic neighborhood around it. The upstairs area is organized into decades for the perfect ‘70s party or ‘80s look. While you’re in the neighborhood, check out DrugStore Vintage for more unique thrifting finds, as well as Rag-O-Rama and The Clothing Warehouse. For an added bonus, hop into Junkman’s Daughter, which is not a thrift store but a completely unique superstore of all things alternative, funky and wonderful. Find gifts like giant fish slippers and incredible Demonia bags to incense in summer scents like Fresh Rain and French Toast, shiny platform shoes and extraordinary costumes, perfect for Halloween or everyday wear. 

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Poppy’s of Atlanta 

Poppy’s of Atlanta has a 40 plus year history of dressing stylish Atlantans, with new arrivals delivered every weekday. A full section of resortwear ensures that you will stay trendy for your next beach vacation, and the Beach Bum cooler bag is perfect for an evening at Chastain Park or chilling by one of Atlanta’s many luxury hotel pools. For summer soirees, consider a flirty Shoshanna dress or a Marie Oliver top. Poppy’s is located in Buckhead’s Andrews Square near other local favorite stores such as Boxwoods, Lucy’s Market, and House of Wallace. Stop in at Atlanta-only Henri’s Bakery next door for coffee and their famous shortbread cookies after all that shopping.

Rhen’s Nest

When you need plenty of playthings to keep the kids occupied, this well-loved children’s store at Ponce City Market is happy to assist. Check out Kawaii Slime Company’s offerings in Root Beer Float and Straw-Dairy Cow. Browse the selection of curated books designed to stretch little minds, and pick up fidgets such as the Amazing Star Cube, pop tubes and sensory play dough for long car trips. For outdoor active play, try the Para SHOOT and Spring SHOT to hook, pull and launch and stomp rockets. Be sure to visit many other local stores at Ponce City Market once you’ve shopped for the kids. 

SWAN SPACE 

Located at The Works in Atlanta’s Upper Westside, SWAN SPACE offers natural fragrances, one-of-a-kind jewelry and specialty apparel. The 3,000-square-foot store awakens senses and gives shoppers the space to be themselves through textured fabrics and clothing that encourage an uplifting lifestyle. Discover artist-driven jewelry, crystals, skincare items and apparel that promotes and celebrates well-being, positivity and artisanal living. 

The Taste Boutique

Located in the Westside at The Interlock, this boutique is a top Atlanta lifestyle store featuring ready-to-wear fashions and denim looks that are a little outside of the box. The day-to-night collection makes it easy to play all day and fall into an evening to remember with the Margot Terry boyfriend jeans and a Wonda strapless scarf dress. Pick up Moroccan cedar ivory candles and other scents while there, and then consider a trip to Rooftop L.O.A. on top of Interlock to show off your new look. 

Wish Atlanta

Looking for edgy? Check out Wish Atlanta in Little Five Points, stocking trendy urban men’s and women’s fashions and a serious selection of high-end sneakers. The store caters to the urban style elite with brands like Song for the Mute, Puma, Fend Chen Wang, 3.paradis and Paper Planes. Wish is situated across the street from the well-known OutKast mural, based on photographs by hip-hop photographer Jonathan Mannion and created by artist JEKS in collaboration with Wish ATL, the ABV Agency and the Outerspace Project. 

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Born and raised in Mexico, Daniela is a bilingual journalist living in Atlanta. She is passionate about telling stories that highlight the diversity and the blooming gastronomic scene in Atlanta.