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and women's clothing and accesso-
ries from up-and-coming labels. The
Annex (738 S. Washington, 248-808-
6843) is a just-opened spot with truly
one-of-a-kind jewelry, accessories and
clothing for both gents and ladies in a
moody, rustic space; Pink Elephant
(508 S. Washington, 248-556-5741)
has women's clothing and accessories;
and Ewenique Knits (515 S. Lafayette,
248-584-3001) for knitting supplies
and yarns. The store also offers knitting
glasses.
Also peddling a distinct style are
Incognito (323 S. Main, 248-548-
2980), known for its avant-garde, iconic
clothing and accessories for men and
women; Shapes (319 S. Main, 248-547-
4990) for frothy frocks; the fetishist's
playground, Noir Leather (124 W.
Fourth, 248-541-3979); and Prodigy
(360 S. Main, 248-544-2550) for sleek
men's and women's fashions.
For those whose who crave a little
South Beach style, Dolce Moda (505 S.
Main, 248-399-6200) and Chrome (117
W. Fourth, 248-399-1689) are more than
up to the task with sexy attire for men
and women.
And what's a true downtown without
its very own, decades-old hardware store?
Frentz & Sons (1010 N. Main, 248-544-
8111) has been selling faucets, tools,
cleaning supplies — you name it — from
its Main Street address since 1932.
In addition to being a savvy lot,
Royal Oak's merchants are literal, too,
at least when it comes to branding
their establishments. There's Superior
Fish (309 E. 11 Mile, 248-541-4632),
known region-wide for its, dare it be
said, superior quality and selection;
the hobbyist's Nirvana that is The
Stamping Grounds (228 W. Fourth,
248-543-2190); Lost and Found
Vintage (510 W. Washington, 248-548-
6154), where one man's "junk" is certain
to be another's treasure sooner or later;
the Uppity Puppy (706 S. Washington,
248-336-2380) and Bow Meow (314 W.
Fourth, 248-435-9045), with all the bells
and whistles today's pampered pooches
and finicky felines would ever need; and
Bra-vo Intimates (517 S. Washington,
248-582-7286), for women's lingerie and
expert bra-fitting services.
Look, too, for My Shoe Closet (416
S. Washington, 248-542-8230), The
Accessories Shop (511 S. Washington,
248-398-2553), The Aquarium Shop
(504 N. Main, 248-544-FISH), and
Antiques on Main (115 S. Main, 248-
545-4663)
There's also neat-as-a-pin Rare Old
Prints (516 S. Washington, 248-548-
5588), so hushed you'll hear that pin
Music by Jerome Kern
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
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Visit our web site at
www.stagecrafters.org
for 08-09 season and ticket prices.
248-541-6430
Visa & MasterCard accepted All seats reserved
415 S. Lafayette Ave.
Downtown Royal Oak
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a distinctly
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MAIAISTREETS
main
drop; Footprints (122 S. Main, 248-
542-0901) for casual, comfortable foot-
wear; the pint-sized Burn Rubber (202
W. Fourth, 248-543-3000) for the cool-
est trainers for men and women; and
Write Impressions (407 S. Washington,
248-541-8921) for those who prefer put-
ting pen to paper rather than finger to
keypad.
Also in the mix is the fun and funky
home accessory store Shine (621 S.
Washington, 248-414-5277), which also
sells an interesting array of notions and
potions for bath and body.
To all of this add clothing choices
for the smallest members of the family.
Moms-to-be will want to check out the
modern maternity wear and accessories
at HullaBalloo (210 W. Sixth, 248-398-
8890), while moms with tykes in tow
will gush over the offerings in Sprout,
which calls itself a neighborhood kid's
store (619 W. Washington, 248-399-
5560). Joining them is Titzy's for mater-
nity, nursing and infant wear (506 S.
Washington, 248-399-1337).
Fans of fashions from an earlier time
will surely fall in love with the well-
edited vintage clothing and accessories
at Paris (112 E. Fourth, 248-542-9594)
and Deco Doug (106 W. Fourth, 248-
547-3330).
On the hunt for fine timepieces, pre-
cious gems or custom-designed jewelry
means looking no further than Metals
in Time (400 S. Main, 248-582-9344),
in a grand limestone edifice once home
to a bank, or Elements Jewelry Studio
(512 S. Center, 248-544-4111) or the
long-established Chinn Jewelry (1003
S. Washington, 248-547-2161).
With all the residential development
in town, furnishing a new downtown
pad means nothing more than walking
out the front door to the contemporary
Bright Ideas (220 S. Main, 248-541-
9940), vintage (mid-century) Vertu
(514 S. Washington, 248-545-6050),
accessories with an Asian touch from
Lotus Import Co. (419 S. Washington,
248-546-8820) and the nearby La
Roche Artifacts (509 S. Washington,
248-543-2770) for historically and
architecturally inspired home accents.
And, if anything needs reupholster-
ing, Haberman Fabrics (905 S. Main,
248-541-0010) is sure to come to the
rescue in great style.
ARTS + CULTURE
Sadly, the downtown Royal Oak art
scene has contracted in recent years as
once pioneering galleries have shuttered
or decamped for surrounding environs.
Staying the course, however, are Ariana
(119 S. Main, 248-546-8810), which
remains a flagship, of sorts, for the
fledgling artistic scene; and the Karres
Gallery (206 W. Sixth, 248-542-1720).
Outside downtown proper is Marcia
Hovland Studio Gallery (415 E.
Fourth, 248-398-2951) for "vintage trea-
sures," ceramic tiles and jewelry, while
the do-it-yourself Creative Arts Studio
(114 W. Fourth, 248-544-2234) lets visi-
tors find their inner artists with pottery
painting, beading, wheel-throwing and
glass fusion.
Theater enthusiasts — of either stage
or big screen — make Royal Oak an
important stop thanks to the award-
wining, half-century old Stagecrafters
(415 S. Lafayette, 248-541-6430), which
performs in the Baldwin Theatre, and
the Main Art Theater (118 N. Main,
248-542-0180), home to exclusive show-
ings of independent, artistic and pro-
vocative films.
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