Burke Mercantile is one of my favorite shops in Long Beach! The shop owner, Maggie, is such a delight and brings so much to the community - from her conscientious and sophisticated design sense to her collaborations with other designers and change-makers to her sheer positive energy. What is clear is how much heart goes into everything Maggie does for Burke, Long Beach, and the greater community. She curates the most wonderful array of clothing, accessories, housewares, beauty products, and more. It’s the best place to go to buy a gift for almost anyone on your list, but you probably won’t leave without eyeing something for yourself. Thank you, Maggie, for being such a bright spot...
Read moreMaggie curates unique and interesting clothing and accessories (beauty and homegoods, too) from sustainable and independent brands. All the clothes you buy from Burke will be the ones you wear constantly. I found one of my new favorite brand (Kowtow) from shopping at Burke Mercantile. Maggie is also a transparent and genuine human being who actually creates community instead of using it as a "marketing concept" that we are bombarded with in late stage capitalism. You won't regret supporting a small business by shopping here at...
Read moreI didn't really understand sustainable fashion or the positive impact I could be making through ethical fashion practices until I met Maggie. I love expressing myself through the clothes and accessories I wear, but now I dress with even more pride because I know I'm contributing to positive impact. Maggie's picks are always so, so good. I really hope you take the time to pop into her small shop. She's one of the best stylists I know with one of the biggest hearts (and brains to go along w it). She will always be one of my top...
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