“If you’re starting to feel like originality is hopeless, head to The Mission Statement, a designer co-op on 18th and Lexington, where no two pieces are alike.” — Mission Local

A charming brick and mortar boutique nestled in the heart of the city, The Mission Statement showcases colorful clothes and accessories by up-and-coming local designers, including oda, Culture Consumer, Sofie Olgaard, and Vanessa Gade. Owned and operated by San Francisco’s fashion visionaries, The Mission Statement allows customers to walk in and hear the inspiring stories behind a finely-crafted silver necklace, flirty, feminine sundress, or handprinted graphic tee, straight from the designer.

Estrella Tadeo, one of the shop’s owners and regular contributors, crafts an eclectic mash of custom-made clothing. A breath of fresh air in the sometimes haughty fashion scene, her edgy one-of-a-kind pieces reflect her background working in specialty stores throughout New York and Los Angeles.

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Take a peek at an innovative take on designer co-ops and make your next fashion rendezvous at The Mission Statement.

(4.5 stars and 27 reviews on Yelp)

"This is a great little boutique filled with items from local designers. If you like original pieces and don't want to look like every other girl, you will love this store..It's such a fun place!" - Yelp Reviewer salsa s., San Francisco, CA, 6/6/2010
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"I always find creative, beautiful and well-made pieces...and each of the designers that I've met while there are always friendly and helpful...I feel great knowing that I have something that I love and that was handmade by someone local." - Yelp Reviewer Adelle M., San Francisco, CA, 2/15/2010
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"The Mission Statement is amazing. The boutique may be quaint in size but amazing in quality. When you walk in, you automatically feel a sense of comfort and the employees make you feel like you're at home." - Yelp Reviewer jennifer c., San Francisco, CA, 2/8/2010
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"Love this place - lots of cute, unique clothes...Every time I walk in, I make an impulse purchase that becomes a favorite in my wardrobe. Everyone who works there is super friendly and willing to share honest advice on what looks good." - Yelp Reviewer C L., San Francisco, CA, 10/13/2009
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