Hunt & Gather boutique in San Diego’s North Park has quickly become a staple in the wardrobes of San Diegans during their two-year residency here (prior to their spot in University Heights). Husband and wife team Lee Reynolds and Zoe Crenshaw have created this stand-out store, filled with their impressive selection of modern-feeling, reworked vintage. The couple started out as clothing designers before they took to the retail side of the tracks. Now, Zoe’s starring role is in the reworking and modifying of the vintage goods, all creations from her trusty industrial sewing machines (or magic, we’re not sure which, really). Stroll inside and you’ll come across a great slew of locally made clothing and jewelry—and you know how we love local! Just the opposite of local, though, you’ll find fine goods like new sandals from Spain, as well as vinyl records, artwork, house wares and gifts for that person in your life who has it all. This is also, of course, every guy and
gal’s spot for threads of the 1920s and so much more. Patterns of the past that have stuck around through the present, like plaids, polka dots, stripes and florals, which live out their lives here until they’re brought home to a new closet. Everything from denim to dresses, jumpers to skirts and tops, can be found under one stylish, vintage roof. And if you’re a hat person, you will most definitely hunt and gather here, for it’s truly hat heaven! I dig the funkyfresh style inside Hunt & Gather. The colorful couch and modern furniture are inspirations in and of themselves. The art that hangs on the walls is also a perk! Best part about Hunt & Gather, in my humble opinion: they like to party. Every few months, the couple throws in for a celebration stocked with sale items with owner Lee on DJ duty (he’s a well-known pro, actually) and refreshments for all. I love! So dance and shop it up at Hunt & Gather, on San Diego’s University Avenue, and remember the decade of the 20s with style.
WHERE? The Grand Del Mar 5300 Grand Del Mar Ct San Diego, CA 92130 thegranddelmar.com 858-314-2000
W E A R (Get these looks) Hunt & Gather 2871 University Ave San Diego, CA 92104 huntandgathershop.com 619-297-3040 Luggage from The MADISON Suite 2720 Via De La Valle #D220 Del Mar, CA 92014 fairendel.com 858-481-2904