Topic: Shopping
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Big Rube’s Philly: The DreamSleeve
The Philly photographer, chef, and style forerunner reconnects with MaryAnn Morris, a longtime friend who’s pursuing her passion for fashion by hand-making a must-have accessory. Fabolous is a fan.
By Reuben Harley![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Retrospect_Bathing_Suit_HED-791x400.jpeg)
Big Rube’s Philly: Thrift Shops Are Hidden Gems
A fashion forerunner and through-and-through Philadelphian reveals the best spot for thrifting locally. Hint: It’s outside city limits.
By Reuben Harley![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Oyster_House_by_Michael_Persico-791x400.jpg)
LGBTQ-Owned Shops, Restaurants, More in Philadelphia
Brick-and-mortar LGBTQ-owned businesses span all of Philly. Here, some that strive not just to sell, but also to do good in and beyond our city
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/pa-30-day-fund-for-small-businesses-791x400.jpg)
Veteran-Owned Businesses in Philadelphia
Support these dozen-plus local businesses opened by local veterans after their military service
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy and Katherine Rapin![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NOTORIOUS-ARTS-small-Black-Owned-business-header-791x400.jpg)
10 Small, Under-the-Radar, Black-Owned Businesses You Need to Know in Philly
Supporting small businesses supports Black families, communities, other small businesses, and dreams
By Abigail Chang![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Grant-Blvd-header-791x400.jpg)
Business for Good: Grant Blvd + Blk Ivy
The B Corps fashion brand loved by Beyoncé is launching a men’s clothing line and a vintage clothing store, Blk Ivy, dedicated to Civil Rights era fashion, music, books— and activism
By Courtney DuChene![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RaysReusables-14_Original-1-791x400.jpeg)
20 Sustainable Shops and Services in Philadelphia
Locally-owned shops and services that put a dent in climate change — and make you feel a little bit better about everything
By Courtney DuChene![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/StagandDoeHED-791x400.jpeg)
Shop Small in Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Why shop local one Saturday in November only? Philly is full of great, independently owned stores — in brilliant neighborhood corridors — to shop all year long.
By Ethan Young