Shopping with Ms. Kitty

Kitty Whitfield

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Kitty Whitfield is DDP’s Small Business Engagement Manager and she has curated a list of shopping spots that are uniquely Detroit! If you want to stay tuned in with Kitty or would like her to feature your business, send her an email: kitty.whitfield@downtowndetroit.org.

  1. Spectacles Detroit – Men and Women Apparel
    3613 Grand River Avenue
    Hip clothing and accessories for the truly unique fashionista on your list!
  2. NOJO Kicks Detroit
    1220 Library Street
    If you are looking for something for that hard-to-please sneaker aficionado — look here
  3. Djenne Beads and Gem
    Located at 1045 Beaubien Boulevard
    This one-of-a-kind boutique offers mined gems and beads from all over Africa. As well as beautiful custom clothing.
  4. The U of M Den
    55 Columbia Street
    The spot for that UofM fan – every family has one! “Go Blue”
  5. Bird Bee Bird Bee
    1228 Griswold Street
    Contemporary and unique clothing finds for women.
  6. Detroit Bikes
    1216 Griswold Street
    Yes, they still have bicycles that you can get in time for Christmas!
  7. House of Pure Vin Wine Shop
    1433 Woodward Avenue
    The place to find something to satisfy every wine lover’s palette.
  8. Woodhouse Day Spa
    1447 Woodward Avenue
    A quiet place for you or that someone special in your life to relax and be pampered.
  9. David Klein Gallery
    1520 WashingtonBoulevard
    A gallery of beautiful work by local artists.
  10. City Slicker Detroit
    300 Monroe Street
    There are men’s shoes and then there are men’s City Slicker shoes. Perfect treat for feet.

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