Reliquary

Such a gloriously curated store! Always something new and lovely to pine after. I have been in the store numerous times and have splurged on a couple of little things. I actually preferred the old space before she moved to Hayes. But, I can understand why the foot traffic would be important. The owner of this store has an amazing eye and incredible taste level. But, I couldn’t agree more that she has no clue when it comes to creating an inviting environment. The other day I was int he store and this time woman behind the counter was super friendly. Then the owner came through. Somehow I could just feel the bad and stressed energy shift in there. There were no greetings or smiles. I would love to have her stay in business. I always look forward to my trips to Hayes and Reliquary adds so much to the neighborhood. I really can really imagine how difficult and stressful having a retail store must be. But, she needs to hire different people to work in the store and truly change her approach with customers. Perhaps someone or all of these Unilocal reviews can help her understand that people leave the store before buying things, just to avoid the discomfort.

I like window shopping at this store, Next time I will go there during their hours of operation. Very nice

The staff here is rather rude. They stayed behind the counter the whole time, which made it difficult whenever you wanted to ask for help with particular items.
Also, they were rather rude and unpleasant and definitely detracted from my shopping experience there.

This place is FANTASTIC! An absolutely gorgeous collection of clothing and accessories. I just stumbled in here while poking around Hayes valley and I’m so glad I did. This will be the first place I come to whenever I’m in the mood to shop in SF.

I felt like we were an inconvenience when we came in — the SF boutique attitude found in a lot of small shops is a little much sometimes… definitely sets the tone to not want to purchase. However, we gave it a chance.
Some of the jewelry was intriguing, I took a long look yet didn’t want to bother the gal that was there to open. Might have been helpful to ask me if I’d like to see something?
The assortment of premium small company perfumes/​colognes was excellent.
The clothes/boots…also a lot of character. Unique finds!
The other thing that made this place feel a little odd was this strange sense of inauthenticity/​gimmicky of American traditional wear and décor. We are in San Francisco… the Native American stuff just felt odd.
To each their own… I can totally see how someone would love this place. Just not my gig, and lost my purchase with the lack of customer service. Easily could have spent on some jewelry and cologne.

I agree with previous comments. Cool store. Poor customer service from one of the girls who work there– she was pretty rude both times I was there. It’s a shame because the store is really cute. I’ve purchased a few things in the past but don’t think I’ll return.

Since I only buy (new) American made clothes for myself every 10 to 15 years or so, I don’t feel at all bad about having spent many (many) hundreds of unexpected dollars in here today. No exaggeration: the last time I bought *any* new clothing at a boutique was in Chicago in 2002. Otherwise, I sew and knit and buy at flea markets and such, and my spending money just sits and waits for finds like these.
And I’m so glad it did. If you’re just into fabric, and texture, you will LOVE this place.
Gigi, who works here, will help you find things that work for YOU. I tried on plenty that didn’t, and some that did. I loved that I felt zero pressure to buy anything, and that all three women working would see me in a certain thing that didn’t work, scrinch up their noses and say «Yeeaaah, no…» and send me back to the dressing room. They didn’t try to convince me, they didn’t try to shine a fine light on it, they were just honest.
I found two pairs of skinny jeans made in North Carolina (from fabric in one of the last mills in the U.S.) that fit like a dream. I also left with a jacket, a blouse, and a dress that can double as a tunic. I even sprang for a new fragrance (and my heavens do they have a selection of those — hard to pick just one). Excellent store with unusual, high quality items at a wide variety of price ranges (my items ranged from $ 65 to $ 295).

Quality boutique in great location with approachable price point. Small selection of beautiful ceramics, too!
I felt distinctly unwelcome when I visited. The gal this past Saturday was maybe having an off-​day (?). She didn’t come across as interested or sincere. I surmised (perhaps incorrectly) that she wasn’t convinced we had any business visiting them. I am a male, and I frequently seek unique/​quality gifts for the wonderful women in my life. Also, I was with my partner who writes a fashion and handbag blog and he was seeking something to feature.
Bummed, yet considering it a fluke because we all have off-​moments! The shop was BEAUTIFUL otherwise!

this is a remarkably well curated shop with a distinctive and authentic point of view — the reason why one follows or remains loyal to such a place. and definitely worth a visit. i visit here often and have made some fine purchases. their sales are excellent.
unfortunately i do agree with some of the other comments here about the customer service, which is spotty. having great merchandise is only one aspect of a successful enterprise. a warm welcome and friendly service is equally important and i’ve had the unpleasant experience of encountering haughty and even rude attitudes from the sales staff here. it does sour the visit. the blonde gent who works here is always professional and nice, but others have been cold, abrupt and decidedly unwelcoming. too bad. i will continue to shop here but can’t give it an outstanding rating at this time.

Pretty pieces and always smells so good. Would love to go on a shopping trip w the buyer. Things I like to find here: Baggu, Polly Wales, Waake, palo santo wood, books, leather goods and beaded necklaces

let’s preface this with — i had full intention of seeking reliquary out because i fully enjoy familiarizing myself with boutiques who have a clear and direct vision (that i’m privy to obviously). i’m a fan of the bulk of designers they carry and while i abso-​bloody-​lutely adored every inch of that spot… the customer service, or really, lack thereof was entirely subpar. it’s a massive bummer when you find a boutique that really speaks to you on many levels and then blows it with the shopping experience. having been around the block working for a number of retailers independent and not, having to build clientele relationships in other careers as well — it makes me slightly more aware of what needs to be brought to the table in that regard. arrogant boutique snobbery is not my bag. in fact it’s off-​putting to most of humanity. maybe i rolled in the on the wrong day at the wrong time. regardless, some of the broads could crack a smile or god forbid, be slightly more engaging. i don’t need you to dote but some welcoming energy helps leaps and bounds with business.

Small, well-​curated collection of clothing, both new and vintage. It’s a little pricey (starts around $ 60, goes up to mid $ 300s), but I’ve bought a couple of things on sale that were marked down to something I could afford. They have a cool collection of jewelry and accessories as well, most of it in the $ 100 – 200 range. Nice (also cute) shop dude.
I saw this sweet cardigan with embroidered mallard ducks on it during my first visit to the store that I will always regret not buying, because it was gone the next time I went.

I’ve come in here twice and I like their aesthetic. I think the prices are very high, but I think they’re in the right neighborhood for people to blow money on things they might not «need.» I love their cute succulents, the gold jewelry, and the Western theme. I wish I had more disposable income, so I could buy something here. The pennys in the front door are really cool too.

Lot’s of interesting jewelery here. I spied vintage rings (art deco, rose gold, garnet, etc) which were lovely. Also lot’s of beaded jewelery, turquoise, and some Native American themed items. There is a 50−60% rack that is quite nice and the remainder of the store is your typical higher end boutique-​y casual wear separates. 5 months new and worth checking out.

I’m so happy this shop opened in my neighborhood! The staff is always SO cool and very helpful. My dog is almost always with me when I go in. Each time I go in they ask if they can give him a treat. As a result my dog knows this shop is the «treat» spot and tries to run in every time we walk by on the way to the park.
The store is really well decorated, the clothes perfectly curated, the staff always helpful but not in your face. I’ve had someone take out what felt like every necklace in the case for me to play with and she never seemed annoyed. She had tons of info on each piece and seemed to love playing with the jewelry as much as I did.
Last night I went in on a whim because I saw a sale sign. I purchased some shorts I had been watching that were marked down. While trying on the shorts the girl working in the store was casually chatting about the brand I was purchasing and w/​o really pushing me to buy I found myself actually interested in what she was saying. I tried on the jeans she had been raving about and BAM! They WERE totally RAD! So I purchased the full price jeans along with my sale shorts. WIN!

I stumbled upon this new addition to the Hayes Valley on a dreary, overcast soon-​to-​rain-​day. Not knowing what this store was about, as I noticed it was new to the block, I was pulled in by their beautiful window dressing!
Once inside, I was mesmerized by the funky, americana, unusual feel of it. I noticed that some of the clothing (nicely vintaged) had their store label sewn inside. The other mix of clothing was new cool labels from not common brands. They also had very interesting and unusual accessories-​jewelry that had an American Indian meets vintage slant, very cool handbags (some vintage) and wonderful hats.
The owners have a keen eye for design and style. The prices on the new clothing seemed a bit steep, but the wonderful vintage items I thought would not leave you starving. I am going back today and hopefully bring back a little prize from their WONDERFUL store! Reliquary is defined as a container for holy relics. Great choice for the store name!
HOLY-​MOLY!

i had a really nice experience after walking in after a haircut… just to browse. walked out with both a recycled piece and a really beautiful soft shirt by american vintage. lovely merch, and friendly but not overly pushy staff. it’s a nice variety of new and old … it feels like the buyer is just really careful and thoughtful about what they want this shop to be. looking forward to visiting again!

Beautiful handbags, unique jewelry, basic tees and not your everyone has these labels clothing. The store has a strong Native American/​Americana vibe with eclectic accent pieces. Great addition to Hayes Valley and the owners were really friendly. I can’t wait to go back and buy that handbag I’ve been lusting over…