Self Edge, San Francisco

Right in the heart of the Valencia Street corridor, the San Francisco location of killer denim purveyors Self Edge could not be more ideally located for sidewalk eye candy. A play on the word selvage – which often denotes high-quality denim – this clean and surprisingly modern storefront is the foremost destination for fabulous jeans that will look good and last forever. Expect a wide selection of unisex denim accessories, too; some are so fashion-forward you might not know what to do with them yet. While garden-variety Levi’s are fine for everyday wear, these are connoisseurs of hand-stitched twill and indigo dye, carrying durable yet comfortable brands such as Dry Bones, 3sixteen and Sugar Cane. And if you’re tearing at the seams, Self Edge can rehabilitate anything while hemming and chain-stitching your latest find.