10/12/05

This high-end division of the Villains trilogy is stocked to give a girl her Gucci and a guy his designer denim.

by Contributor

The Scene
Housed in an old bank building, part of the charm is in the dressing rooms (still fashioned as safety-deposit box privacy rooms), sky-high ceilings and embellished Victorian walls leftover from its Wells Fargo days. Fittingly, many a patron, more concerned with feeding their fabulous look than their 401(k), tend to break the bank on the high-priced high fashion.

The Goods
Vault showcases the best of local design with Lemon Twist and Nice Collective for men and women. In addition to a sizable stock of Levi's Red, Fornarina and Miss Sixty, a small selection of shoes and accessories are available. Self-proclaimed label junkies delight in Gucci sunglasses and all things Diesel. And for those with deep pockets, the sales staff is in turn, quite delightful. But don't expect the same treatment if you don't radiate a moneyed look, as commission-hungry employees won't turn on the charm for just anyone.