When Anica boutique first opened in San Francisco, four years ago, I remember seeing their post cards around the Russian Hill end of Polk Street. Anica has always carried the brands that I drooled over and kept with the times. Right now what’s in stock is Acne, Alexander Wang, Anica’s own line, Lizzie Fortunato, Maison Martin Margiela, Mociun, Opening Ceremony, Rachel Comey, Rosenmunns, and Shin. The boutique is nestled on the pretty side of Polk Street in Russian Hill (I say that lovingly, Polk is one of my favorite streets in San Fransisco), near French cafes, rice pudding shops, antique shops and a few other darling boutiques.
Owner, Rati Sahi, wanted to create a place where women could experiment with clothes in a comfortable setting. Wearing more avant garde clothing can be intimidating for a lot of women who may not be model thin, or used to wearing more experimental silhouettes and textures. Rati gives a lot of personal attention (when needed) to her clients, and encourages a sense of playful chic. Here we talk with Rati about Anica, what’s in store, and what to expect next season…
Wearing: Top: Shin Multi Dress Bottom: T by Alexander Wang Grey Sweatpants Shoes: Dieppa Restrepo Peach Oxfords
Vintage Givenchy Bracelet
Samma Glass Loop Necklace
Acne Jeans
Rosenmunns See-Thru Top
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Great article! I love the interview and the photography.
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thanks!
Her style’s so unique, but I love it! I love how you included the video interview in this post too! Super interesting.
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that vintage bracelet is screaming my name. I can hear it all the way in Greece. Swear.
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i know…that bracelet is amazing.
RosenMunns loves Rati and Anica and The Coveted! Great post!
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Thanks Ashley! I’m a big fan of Rosenmuns!
Love both the necklaces, the oxfords, & above all else that incredible sofa! OMIGosh. Will have to check out her shop.
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Oh yes, that sofa is incredible. We got our sofa at the same place…Past Perfect on Lombard. That place is so great.
Great piece - love how she mixes her pieces! And those shoes are TDF - love the color ;-)
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Oh yes, she is great with color isn’t she? I am always afraid of peaches. She mixes her pieces so well… I wish I looked that great in sweatpants…even A.Wang sweats.
I was gonna say, she makes sweatpants look AMAZING! Consider her store visited. Great post! :)
Love the handbag in the video. What an interesting idea - being able to change it’s shape with snaps!
XO Piper
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Oh that handbag, I die. It’s amazing what on can do with snaps!
Love her style! I really like that sheer t shirt…
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that sheer shirt is darling, i like the little shirt inside it.
Will have to pay her a visit the next time I’m in SF. Love that necklace!!
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you should! it’s such a great place to stop by.
I am totally in love with that top necklace! Great advice to wear what you’re comfortable in and let your personality dictate - love it. I really need another trip to SF.
LOL that top is amazing!!
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oh what a lovely boutique and great interview! i’ve browsed by anica boutique online, and next time i’m in SF i’ll definitely have to stop by. i love her style! just the way i want to dress this spring…
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Just the kind of shop I’d love to visit. She pulls off the sweatpants really well. And I love the top too.
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Totally random, but I miss SF! Just seeing that Muni in the background of the picture almost made me cry. I only “lived” there for 3 months while taking a course, but I daydream about going there and staying for as long as I want to (forever, maybe?) And I would so visit this store if I was there right now :/
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Wow. I need to put this on my increasingly long list of places to hit up when I finally make it back to S.F. Great interview. =D
looks like a cool store! i just got back from san fran today - will have to check this out next time i’m there!
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that necklace is AWESOME.
Anica is one of my favourite online shops. They sell tons of cool stuff!!
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