Mill Valley Mercantile

I adore this place! My daughters and I have always had a tradition of coming here and I will treat them to one piece… its been many years and all of their pieces are still the most favorite and cherished! Great quality!

I understand the previous reviews about the snotty attitude from the owners who work here but as I go here for their beautiful, classic, and timeless clothing I don’t let it bother me. I genuinely don’t think they realize that they come off as «snotty». I think they get a lot of «look but don’t buy» browsers/​timewasters who have no intention of buying once they see the prices. Everything is either cotton, linen, silk or wool and priced accordingly. It is not a cheap store. However the clothes they carry are beautifully cut, and of the best fabric. Once you ask a question about an item in the store their passion for the clothes is instant and contagious. I have loved every dress, jeans and shirt I have bought here over the last 5 years, and wear everything till they literally wear out. The mother and daughter team who own this store have impeccable taste and an eye for quality clothes that are hard to find anywhere else. I just wish I had the budget to buy a whole wardrobe of clothes from here.

I was riding my bicycle down Mt. Tamalpais and rode into MIll Valley. I decided to come in and check Mill Valley Mercantile. I was there for about 45 minutes. The clothes were beautiful, stylish, relax and sober… with lots of taste! The woman who helped me was incredibly nice to me, who was dressed in my cycling clothes… She helped me find things that she thought I would like. She was so helpful that I left the store in my bicycle with beautiful clothes that I bought in the store… Don’t ask how I rode back to my car for the next 5 miles with the bag… but I made it and I love what I bought there!

I have been shopping here for years. They have many simple, lovely cotton and cashmere items but sadly they do not stand behind their products. After spending thousands of dollars there over the years they were disgraceful in their handling of a product that had problems. The owner even shared with me that once the items leave the store they will not stand by it. So disappointing and upsetting. I will never shop there again nor recommend the store to my friends.

its weird to read some of the reviews for MV Mercantile…
i love this place. they are so nice here first of all.
and their selection of clothing is beautiful, stylish, versatile.
everytime i go in there i find something cool.
i never feel any pressure, they are interesting to chat with and the clothes are just gorgeous.
seriously the most interesting place to shop for clothes in mill valley.
its kinda inspiring really.

My guy had a great time shopping here. They really took care of us and my new dress is perfect.

First the person who called and held a sweater for me thank you. The young girl at the counter, you need manners.
Let’s see…“We only hold things for people we really know well” Oh, well the woman who called said it wasn’t a problem. «Well, we don’t.»
I had the duster on hold but not sure of the colors. «Well whatever we have is there. I just don’t see anything in the back (insert nose wrinkle here).» So what colors do you have? just whatever is there.
These are the only dusters in two colors? I was told there were 3 colors. «No those aren’t dusters, these are, those are the split sweaters.» No, they are dusters and for working in a clothing store you are clueless. You may certainly call them what you like but the rest of us call them dusters. By the way you could just read the price tag to SEE the word duster.
«Would you like a bag?» Oh you mean for this $ 250.00 cashmere sweater? No thanks a barbed wire basket will do.
We are all young and clueless at some point but add in arrogance and you just lost any sympathy or patience from me.
The store doesn’t even have a very good selection of items/​sizes.

I have a tough time with this place. Ok, I’ll be honest, I wanted to punch the counter girl, she was über rude to my mom!
I went to the store with my mom (who is stylish and thin, unlike me). She needed some new clothes. We tried to nicely ask a few questions only to be talked down to, then ignored. I don’t normally write bad reviews, but this store left such a bad taste in my mouth.
It really is the snotty rich Mill Valley that gobbled up the place I grew up. It makes me sad.

My favorite store in Mill Valley! I would buy everything in both shops if I could.
Super cute and cool baby and kids clothes. Interesting, unique gifts and toys. The best place to buy presents. I only wish the women’s side of the shop wasn’t so pricey. Very good selection and bohemeian-​luxe clothes for women with a little jewelry and some purses. But again, it’s too marked-​up.
Absolutely lovely store though. I keep going back, can’t stay away.

Now, I’m a big fan of the nearby Baby and Kids Company store, but this is my go to self advised Miracle on 34^th Street store for what BandKCo– doesn’t-carry-recommendations.
The two MV Kids’ Stores work so well together that they really duplicate nothing including vendors.
I know when Baby and Kids Co doesn’t have what I’m looking for (such as kids’ slippers, for example), Mill Valley Mercantile will and they do, and umbrellas, and Give a Moose a Muffin author books, and so much more.
The adult clothing store connected with Mill Valley Mercantile never offers me the time of day, but that’s a different review.

Truly the best place to find gifts for baby or kids. Adorable clothes, unique toys, you will find something special here. I unfortunately can’t leave without getting something cute for my daughter and/​or son. The people who work here are also very nice and helpful.

Next time you need a break from the city, head on across the Golden Gate and take a stroll in Mill Valley. Off the main square, you will find a women’s boutique that makes shopping a joy. The buyers are the best. They must search high and low for such good quality items. The apparel I have from the Mercantile, lasts for years. It is hip without being tragically trendy. Lasting style should be their motto. Things in my closet from five years ago still look good and they are complemented by new finds. Another bonus is that the Mercantile has great sales. When things are marked down, they immediately reflect a 50% discount. None of this 15%, 20% or 30% tease that you will find at other stores. Lastly, their adjacent children’s store has beautiful items both domestic and imported from France. They range in size from infant to teen. It is a great place to buy shower gifts that are something special. Shop it.

Left side:
The most adorable baby and kids clothes. You will gawk at the prices, but you’ll be so tempted to buy that shearling coat for your little nephew or the Buddah tee.
Right side:
Great women’s clothing that carries a number of brands including Lucky, Sanctuary and AG jeans.
MV Mercantile has been frequented by many a celebrity, local like Andre Agassi and Hollywood stars like Rosario Dawson.
The store is family-​owned and run by very sweet, helpful women.
This store may not be on the «main drag» of downtown Mill Valley, but it’s not hard to find. It is located right next to the Sweetwater on Throckmorten Ave.
If you’re in Mill Valley, surely don’t pass this shop by!

I don’t think anyone would mistake me for the knit-​and-​bitch type. Sitting on subway wearing black rimmed glasses and knitting blanket-​shaped orange mohair poncho is not my style. But I do love cashmere, and I especially love wearing low cut sweaters. Contrast of soft wool and glimpse of flesh has never failed me.
This season, winning sweater source I found in Mill Valley boutique– small store with very discerning taste. So far I have made two trips here, and both sweaters have served me well, shall we say. So hold the mohair, please.

This boutique is split into 2 shops, children on the left and women on the right. The children’s shop full of eye-​catching clothing, accessories, and toys ranging from cutesy to cool. I often come here and find special gifts for friends’ kids as well as stylish outfits for my little one. Not sure what to get for someone’s 5^th birthday? They’ll put together the perfect goodie bag full of tchotchkes any child would love. There is lots and lots of merchandise, some tucked behind others, so take your time perusing those shelves and racks. You’ll find favorites like Petit Bateau but they have other fun items like ‘Mill Valley’ logo caps. One of my favorite items is the hip Buddha t-​shirt and onsie. A happy standing Buddha is printed on the front — available in lots of great colors and sizes start at 3 months. Great for those young style mavens.