Window Shopping From West To East

Today we’re excited to announce Svpply.com’s new Store Explorer to compliment the iPhone and iPad Explorers we launched last week. It shows you all of the best stores on a map and it’s a great way to find cool new shops nearby or in 21 cities across the globe. For instance, you might stumble upon Steven Alan here in NYC:

To celebrate, we asked the intrepid Courtney Lewis, longtime Svpply stalwart and editor of Tydepool, to take a trip around the world in search of native products. Here’s what she came back with, puddle-jumping from West to East.

San Francisco CA, USA - (explore)
Candystore Collective, Jade Soap Rocks ($13)
“Mission boutique Candystore Collective began as a pop-up shop in 2004 and has since established itself as one of the best places around to get goods from small, independent designers.”

Los Angeles CA, USA - (explore)
Baxter Of California, California Candle ($30)
“Angelino Baxter Finley is known as the unsung hero of men’s grooming. Around since the 1960s, the company recently introduced a series of collaborations with like minded brands Saturdays NYC, Unionmade, and Colette (seen above).”

Austin TX, USA - (explore)
Kickpleat, Mismatched Triangle Studs ($342)
“This unassuming shop can be better stocked than the best indie boutiques in NYC. Bonus, you can get a taste of the Austin art scene while you shop.”

New York City NY, USA - (explore)
Barneys NYC, Backgammon Set ($795) 
“Barney Pressman pawned his wife’s engagement ring to lease his first 500 square foot store in 1923. Cut to 2012 and this place is a New York institution.”

Boston MA, USA - (explore)
The Tannery, Clarks Ashcott ($120)
“A Boston mini chain, The Tannery’s multistory Harvard Square flagship is a serious shoe mecca.”

London, England - (explore)
Lazy Oaf, Peakaboo Sweatshirt (£45) 
“East London Lazy Oaf is famous for its quirky, illustrated tees that are all designed in house.”

Paris, France - (explore)
A.P.C., Sac Bandoulière Léopard €95 
“French brand A.P.C. is the pinacle of simple, cool kid fashion. This is the kind of stuff you can wear forever.”

Tokyo, Japan - (explore)
Rumors, アボード F2A (¥13440)
“Accessories, apparel, home goods, I got lost window shopping Tokyo based Rumors for hours. Want. it. all.”

Sydney, Australia - (explore)
Ksubi, Sleeveless Shirt $A59.95 
“One of the most famous Aussie brands, Ksubi has a full on international cult following. While they started with a perfect pair of jeans, their ready-to-wear, like the top above, has become just as good.”

Stop by the Store Explorer and let us know what you find.