Sui Generis Illa

Top choice in The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers


Sui generis is Latin for 'one of a kind' – which is what you'll find at this high-end designer consignment shop that features recent seasons' looks, one-of-a-kind gowns and a few archival pieces by key couturiers from decades past. No jeans, no pants – unless they're leather or superglam. Yes, it's pricey, but far cheaper than you'd pay shopping retail.


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