Swankety Swank

So the physical store doesn’t exist for the time being, but Swankety Swank is still here, and I am so lucky they are!
I was looking for a new desk, and I wanted something interesting that wasn’t from Ikea and had some personality. After looking at all of the amazing furniture on the SS website, I contacted Yabette to see if she had anything available that might be close to what I was looking for. She didn’t have anything, but confidently told me she would be able to find a piece that would suit my needs and that she could customize the piece to my liking. I couldn’t believe it. After meeting with her and showing her different desks that I liked, a color palette that I was attracted to and ideas about how I wanted the desk to look, it was sort of like I had a furniture fairy godmother. She found me a desk, went to work, and within a few weeks I had in my possession the cutest, coolest desk in SF. I had moments of worry because I didn’t entirely know what I was going to get — don’t get me wrong, Yabette stayed in constant contact with me about the desk she had acquired and the timelines within which the desk would be finished. But you just don’t know until it’s all finished. But let me say this — when I went on the SS website, there wasn’t one thing on there that I didn’t ooh and ahh over. Her style, technique and eye for what will work is on point and if you enjoy her other works, you can be guaranteed she is going to give you something amazing. I am so happy with my desk that words cannot describe. To have a piece of furniture you will use every day and for that inanimate object to give you so much pleasure — well, its totally worth it! And might I say, I feel that the price I paid was very fair. So if you think having a piece of commission furniture is out of your reach, I strongly encourage you to talk with Yabette to see what is possible!

Came is to pass some time and all the locally sources accessories really caught my eye. I didn’t expect to spend anything in this store, but I did.

Ever changing… I just love to come here, not knowing what they will have in waiting for me, how i yearn for my next visit…

Well, if I’m going to earn my 2012 Elite status, what better way to kick it off, than with a solid 5 star, standing ovation for Swankety — and Deborah Sciales.
I tend to be stylish, but overly conservative when it comes to clothing. I happened upon Swankety thanks to other Unilocalers’ reviews, and thought the store very eccentric on first pass… but the exceptional quality of some fabric bags caught my eye. Yabette was delightful when I asked about them, and connected me with the designer and seamstress.
Vera Bradley’s got nothin’ on Deborah Sciales. She made an overnight bag for me that is absolutely fabulous, including coordinating lingerie and cosmetic bags. Her use of complementing and contrasting fabrics is inspired — design, function, craftsmanship — all superb. She also did a custom kimono-​style robe for me in Chinese silk fit for an Empress.
If you can *think* it, these girls can make it, and make it better than you ever dreamed.

A classic San Francisco boutique, the Swankety Swank is indeed swank.
The goods are unique and of the highest quality, and there’s clearly good taste behind the selection of which local artists get placements in the store.
I remember a totally awesome party here one evening, complete with music, Victorian and Great Gatsby outfits, and even a model in the window playing seductively with a toy train… it was astonishingly cool and altogether classy. Which is a good summary of the Swankety Swank on Divis.

This store is amazing. yes, it is expensive but they are true artists these gals. They have larger sizes too for those lucky ladies with curves. I did find 2 nice tops. One, not my size, the other, just right. It was made by Yabette. She is so talented. My hubby liked the store too. I loved the furniture myself!
love this place. It is so great! They have a nice website too. Tell all your friends shop local and artsy!

This place deserves my first Unilocal review. I brought a vest in to the store to be customized by Medium Reality, one of their designers. Storm was super helpful in taking notes on what I liked, colors, etc., and passing that info on to the designer. He must have communicated well, because I just got the vest back and it’s BEAUTIFUL beyond my wildest dreams!
This place is a must-​visit for their trunk shows, art exhibits, and crazy cool local fashion.

Oh my god, I wish I could give them 10 stars! I’ve been here twice, and am in love with this unique, beautiful, perfect store.
Yabette is super friendly, with a story for each of the pieces of furniture art she created. The walls are covered in a comic book art gallery, and there are great T-​shirts by local artists that make the best gifts.
Local artists showing their amazing talents, in a store that has something for everyone. Incredible style.
I ended up buying four pieces of furniture here because I couldn’t get enough. I want more, actually.

This is my 1^st Unilocal review and I am so pleased it is for Swankety Swank! My friend works down the street at a wonderful restaurant called Nopa, and he recommended that I check out some of the new shops that have become such a welcome addition to Divisadero Street.
Swankety Swank is quin-​essential San Francisco in my opinion. This is an eclectic, individualistic and energetic store.
Yabette the owner is the sweetest, and a wonderful artist. This is an artists’ collective store with something for everyone; men, women and even children! Everything is handmade and one-​of-​a-​kind pieces.
There is the sweetest furniture pieces that have been hand painted and reupholstered using vintage fabrics. There are headbands and hairpins made of vintage materials, oil on canvas (or mixed media), and the funniest ‘nipple book’.
There is lots of love and thoughtfulness that exudes from each artist represented in this store. Don’t forget to pick up an installment of Swankety Speak! the magazine and voice of the artists at Swankety Swank, it will keep you up to date on trunk shows and events.
I purchased a handmade vintage headband and one of Yabette’s skirts. Its a patchwork made up of various vintage fabrics. So far, everyone has to comment on it and they all love her work! Thank you!

I think the name really sums it up — this place is swanky indeed, oozing with creativity and originality. Stepping into Yabette’s store, as an artist, I fell in love with this wonderland of precious gems and treasures. It’s truly an inspiration… makes me want to run home and start a new project myself! And you have to feel good about the fact that Yabette supports local artists. I bought a Calibug shirt (made by Calli Beck) there last year, found out some of my lady friends have been in her fashion show, and then met Calli on the way to a festival where she explained how said shirt was made!
Yabette herself is very talented, very sweet and warm. You can talk to her about anything! I have one of her tables with a hand painted fish on it in my apartment, and have received numerous compliments on it. So this place not only supports & inspires creativity, it offers a wonderful sense of community, and it’s only a matter of time before I make a new connection… for which I will definitely have Swanky Swank to thank!

Yabette is so sweet! I bought a table and matching chairs hand painted by her and I love them! They fit so well in my tiny apartment and she does beautiful work. The entire shop is so neat and I really hope she opens the furniture-​only place soon!

Swankety Swank has something for everyone! All hand-​made, beautiful, one-​of-​a-​kind items. Walking in is like being in an amazing gallery, everywhere you look is a feast for the eyes, and you can touch and try on anything! The owner (and one of the artists) Yabette is such a sweetie, so helpful and creative. I bought one of her cute skirts, and get so many compliments on it! :)
Beautiful jewelry, amazing clothing, unique bags, belts, hats and accessories, cool furniture and art, cards, journals and magnets, t-​shirts for men, women and children. You’ll find something for yourself, your sweetie, your niece/​nephew, aunt, grandma, and art-​loving anyone!

went here for the first time today and couldn’t rave about it more. it’s kind of hidden off the beaten hooka-​and-​tie-​died-​tourist-​garb haight path.
the owner came out with her dog and her son and just couldn’t have been nicer. we bought a refashioned dresser for our baby-to-be’s room. a pretty shabby chic-​ish piece with a hummingbird painted on the front.
swankety swank has a great mix of accessories, art, clothes and furniture. the space is super comfy — kind of makes you want to hang out and pet the dog for a few hours.
check it out and support local businesses!
p. s. her husband helped us lift the dresser into our car. you won’t get that kind of service at pier one!

Swankety Swank is a treasure trove of independent artistry, and a great place to find unique gifts for yourself or loved ones. Inside you’ll find everything from one-​of-​a-​kind hand-​painted furniture to clothing to old-​fashioned jewelry to art.
It’s the second glance that really draws you in, though, as you look closer and notice details you’d somehow missed before. The wispy pattern painted on the beautiful dresser curls down to become smoke from a steampunk-​ish pistol painted on the drawer. The two women in the old-​fashioned cameo broach hanging by the register aren’t sisters — they’re actually one mutant two-​headed woman. The cute stick figure girl on the t-​shirt is actually cheerfully wielding an axe.
Best of all, Swankety Swank gives a lot back to the community. Most of the merchandise comes from local creators and artists. Moreover, the owner regularly hosts art shows in her store, featuring local painters and illustrators. When you buy something from Swankety Swank, your money goes right back into the Bay Area artistic community.

Holiday Shopping Score (and so much more)
This is my favorite gift shop in SF for the women in my life.
The jewelry, hats & bags are both utterly unique and beautiful.
The price range is also great – from «friend» to «fiancé.»
What makes it extra sweet is that this is bascially a GREEN STORE!
Recycled materials, local artists & designers are all put together for
wonderful, guilt free gift giving.
Journals, clothing, furniture, jewelry, art, etc.
Something for Mom. Something for Sister. Something for bff. Roommate. Lover. Wife.
It’s all here. I adore this store!!!
Don’t miss her art openings & trunk shows!

A sweet little shopping oasis amid a sea of residential buildings. If you aren’t paying attention, you might stroll on right by it.
and that would be unfortunate… because Swankety Swank is well worth a visit.
The one of a kind painted furniture pieces have a very «Cottage Chic» feel to them. Its also a great place to get small trinkets and thoughtful gifts for the ladies in your life. I feel pretty darn lucky to a live a block away from this place.

Swankety Swank was hosting the Butter Love bake sale today so, after getting some cupcakes, I stopped in to peruse this cute little shop. I was instantly struck by how much hard work had gone into creating everything in sight – this is a store where you are going to find truly original items, not those that could be found at half a dozen boutiques across the city.
I didn’t find anything to buy this time, but I will definitely add it to my list of good places to shop for a gift. I can think of a few people who might like a birthday present from here…

I was at Café Neon with a couple of friends and happened to notice this small storefront across the street. Turns out to be a cute little store, filled with all sorts of work and furniture from local artists. Everything is original and hand made, and there is definitely something for all manner of taste.
The owner is a sweetheart and is an artist herself. She takes old furniture and paints on them; I was tempted by one with a mermaid on it.
Stop in, support localness.

This shop is one of the things that makes San Francisco such a great place.
Swankety Swank is a boutique that I stumbled upon one lazy Sunday afternoon on my way home from the park. There’s just something so cool about having a kickass shop that sells local and emerging artists works in a variety of mediums from paintings to gloves, jewelery to furniture.
If you are looking for a unique gift for a friend or want to add something eclectic and stylized to your pad, this is the place to go.
SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES!!!
(okay, stepping off my soapbox)

This little, nondescript shop in the middle of a residential neighborhood is a sparkle of light in a great area needing a little something different.
It appears to be a shop that features local artists works… like glass blown beads, art prints, as well as jewelry. It is a cute and kitschy with great gifts and stuff you never really thought you needed. What the shop really is though is a store front for the owner and her talent for painted furniture. Yabette, the owner, has the ability to create artful and professional pieces out of old and tattered furniture, making sure to create work that suits her clients’ tastes and styles. She commissions personal pieces, and from what I saw of those that were either already sold or for sale, they are really cute. She makes custom handbags as well.
If you are walking by… i recommend stopping in, otherwise be sure to check out the site.