EXPENSIVE CLOTHING OF DUBIOUS QUALITY. I have occasionally shopped at this Santa Fe store. I find it interesting but last summer—9 months ago—I purchased two light weight summer skirts of identical design but made with different fabrics. The skirts were in the same price range—about $175 each. Both skirts were put away during Santa Fe's cold winter months. When I took them out of the closet, the cotton skirt looked like a rag. I could not ever hope to wear this skirt again. The fabric had obviously been treated with sizing. I also discovered that their are no county of origin or fabric content tags in the skirt. This is fine I guess the personnel at Origins have been very nasty about my criticism of their merchandise. I have not asked them to take the skirt back. I have only asked for the contact information of the manufacturer. The manufacturer is "Hannah." I do expect courtesy in a situation like this. I will never shop at...
Read moreSince the 80 or 90''s ( years a blur,lol) I found this shop. Felt like came home. All the global artifacts, jewelry, clothes, rugs etc. Over time they have put more of an emphasis on the clothes. I have bought clothes, odd pieces of jewelry and drooled over some of the significant items they will bring out from the back--but only if your educated in what they are showing you because they are one of a kind--and YES will be pricy. Ask them for the unique--they have some great things with history about them. So yup, shop there everytime I come for...
Read moreEach trip to SF I am amazed at the fabulous clothing and designs at Origin. Judy and Frankie are the best! I am a difficult customer to fit and satisfy, and yet they are able to do so each time. When I am not in SF, they call and we discuss my needs and they send me a box of goodies to try on. I send back what I didn't select, and I never got on a plane! Their range of pieces is huge, the taste is impeccable. I recommend Origins to all who find themselves in...
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