at the last second The smaller shops generally feature more interesting and quirky merchandise not counting all the int

The smaller shops generally feature more interesting and quirky merchandise not counting all the international boutiques that also circle Union Square. Some of the more offbeat neighborhoods, such as Hayes Valley (see p100), offer some really original designs, often by local or regional talents.

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