Fuego

Having opened just this past summer, Fuego is the new kid on the block at West County Center. The shop sells quirky apparel, accessories, and gift items.
If Fuego were a city, it would be Portland – commercialized Portland, of course. The chain of stores began in the Pacific Northwest, and check out their current logo! They put a bird on it! Inside, you’ll find an eclectic mix of trendy and whimsical items: cat-​themed products, witty t-​shirts, hats with ears, knee-​high socks with fun prints, and much, much more!
It’s like Phoenix Rising in The Loop or Urban Outfitters with less clothing. Or, maybe Hot Topic if Hot Topic went off to college, took a Spanish class, and matured a bit. «Hey, guys. I’ve really grown up a lot over the past year. ‘Hot Topic’ doesn’t describe who I am now. I need a name that represents who I’ve become. I’m going by Fuego now. Doesn’t that sound exotic? I’m still cool, but I’m cool in a different way. Also, I’m thinking of majoring in philosophy.»
Comparisons aside, you need to be young or young at heart to shop here. It’s not a shop for serious, grown-​uppy people, but it’s a good starting point when searching for a gift for a teenager, a hipster, or yours truly. :)