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Showtime Clothing's Dan Tartarian at the mercy of the Derby Girls.

Best Indie Women's Clothing in Wayne County
Best Indie Men's Clothing in Wayne County

Showtime
5708 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-875-9280; showtimedetroit.com

Whether it's clothes, shoes, jewelry or accessories, this Midtown mainstay provides something funky, classic, sexy, one-of-a-kind or style-making for your wardrobe. Accommodating tastes from punk to rock, funk to rap and whatever other sound Motown shoppers seek, Showtime can outfit customers for daytime and nighttime escapades. Mounds of color, sparkle, texture and the requisite black beg you to paw through them in this place.

Best Indie Women's Clothing in Oakland County
Best Indie Men's Clothing in Oakland County

Incognito
323 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-548-2980; incognitoinc.com

As any fashion conscious it-girl (or -guy!) knows, Incognito has been dressing southeast Michigan's hip and cool for decades. The inventory is inspired by the now-classic style of killer sounds — think 1980s punk rock England — but updated for 21st century trends. Incognito may not have "office casual," but who cares? The store helps you project a "life is badass and so am I" attitude, whether you wear those flashy boots or bod-hugging mini every day or just on special outings.

Best Indie Women's Clothing in Macomb County
Best Indie Men's Clothing in Macomb County

Kohl's
kohls.com

When convenience, wide selection of quality clothes, and economical prices matter, Kohl's fits the bill. Whether it's flouncy spring dresses, fun ties, staples like jeans and dress slacks or basics like socks and underwear, this department store offers it. And then, it has everything to complete you: perfume, purses, sports teamwear, pajamas and watches. All without breaking the budget.

Best Indie Women's Clothing in Washtenaw County - Tie

Orchid Lane
419 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor; 734-662-6446; orchidlaneonline.net

Poshh
535 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor; 734-222-9600; poshh.com

The fashionistas of Washtenaw never choose style over substance, instead opting for both, as with these two A2 boutiques. For 25 years, the family-owned Orchid Lane has worked at establishing a global fair trade community. The clothing, jewelry and housewares inventory reflects the mission: ethnic print skirts and scarves coupled with stylish cocktail dresses and handcrafted natural gemstone jewelry, for example. The decade-old Poshh features well-established designers, but also introduces new creative stylists too. Along with the racks of special-occasion dresses, you'll also find plenty of jeans and T-shirts for everyday dress-up.

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