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Whether you're diving into a pile of gold coins like Scrooge McDuck or just barely scrimping by, it's hard to deny the appeal of the all-out luxury shopping spree. Ready your Black Card: These 18 Philly-area stores lure shoppers through the door with the promise of the latest designer collections and custom-made apparel—but it'll cost you. To the limo! Shopping elsewhere? Check out our guides to the best luxury stores in Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Located just off Rittenhouse Square, Sophy Curson is a favorite among the neighborhood's well-to-do. Look for the latest collections from European and American designers like Blumarine, Didier Ludot, Dusan, and Alexis Bittar.
Within Frank Agostino's Bryn Mawr flagship, Main Line ladies can shop the noted local designer's latest eponymous collections of ready-to-wear and haute couture.
A mini department store, Boyds houses the city's largest selection of designer footwear for men and women from a lineup of labels that includes Monolo Blahnik, Prada, Lanvin, Allen Edmonds, and Gucci.
Formerly named Primadonna, Marlton's Erdon carries an expansive selection of European, Japanese, and American designers. Think Acne, Ivan Grundahl, MMM, Trippen, and many more.
Fresh off its move to Chestnut Street, Knit Wit continues its legacy as one of Philly's best boutiques, stocking the newest designs from Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, ALC, and more. Its sister boutique, Plage Tahiti, is the "younger" version of the store.
Philly's answer to Rodeo Drive, the King of Prussia Mall is home to luxury retailers Cartier, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Ermenegildo Zegna, Gucci, Neiman Marcus, and many more.
Located just off Rittenhouse Square, Sophy Curson is a favorite among the neighborhood's well-to-do. Look for the latest collections from European and American designers like Blumarine, Didier Ludot, Dusan, and Alexis Bittar.
Within Frank Agostino's Bryn Mawr flagship, Main Line ladies can shop the noted local designer's latest eponymous collections of ready-to-wear and haute couture.
A mini department store, Boyds houses the city's largest selection of designer footwear for men and women from a lineup of labels that includes Monolo Blahnik, Prada, Lanvin, Allen Edmonds, and Gucci.
Formerly named Primadonna, Marlton's Erdon carries an expansive selection of European, Japanese, and American designers. Think Acne, Ivan Grundahl, MMM, Trippen, and many more.
Fresh off its move to Chestnut Street, Knit Wit continues its legacy as one of Philly's best boutiques, stocking the newest designs from Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, ALC, and more. Its sister boutique, Plage Tahiti, is the "younger" version of the store.
Philly's answer to Rodeo Drive, the King of Prussia Mall is home to luxury retailers Cartier, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Ermenegildo Zegna, Gucci, Neiman Marcus, and many more.