Shops that tell you the exact subject line to use
These 22 shops publish the exact subject line they want on submission emails. They are in 13 cities and states, including New York City and Los Angeles, and every listing links to the shop's own submission page, checked on 2026-10-17. Want to narrow it down? Combine this with other filters in the directory.
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New York City · 5 shops
All New York City shops →Driggs Mercantile
Owner-curated, 'very selective' but open to new brands and artists. Sister store Red Pearl nearby.
The Store at MAD
Museum of Arts and Design store; artist-made craft and design.
KinKa
Salon gallery + store; also features culinary products from local growers and makers.
Magpie
Brick-and-mortar shop with more product in-store than online; limited space, selective.
Pema New York
Brooklyn shop curating a 'collection of artists'.
Los Angeles · 2 shops
All Los Angeles shops →Lundeen's
Gift shop across from City Hall that's 'always excited to discover new makers and thoughtfully designed products.' Offers complimentary gift wrap.
Gallery Nucleus
Gallery since 2004 with a boutique bookstore/gift shop up front, focused on illustrated and entertainment art. Second location in Portland.
Chicago · 1 shop
All Chicago shops →San Francisco Bay Area · 1 shop
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All Seattle shops →Columbia City Gallery Gift Shop
Gift shop inside a Columbia City community gallery, carrying functional art, home decor, gifts and jewelry by local artists and craftspeople.
Edmonds Bookshop
Long-running downtown Edmonds independent bookstore that supports local authors.
Heads up: Street address is from a search snippet of their contact page.
CITRINE design shop
Design shop in Issaquah's Gilman Village carrying designers and makers' brands.
Portland · 2 shops
All Portland shops →Experiment PDX
Southeast Portland gift shop and gallery interested in local artists for consignment, installations and gallery events.
Annie Bloom's Books
Multnomah Village independent bookstore that supports local authors who actively promote indie bookstores.
Austin · 1 shop
All Austin shops →Boston · 1 shop
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All Minneapolis–St. Paul shops →Washington, DC · 1 shop
All Washington, DC shops →San Diego · 2 shops
All San Diego shops →Day to Day Collective
Multi-vendor marketplace in Little Italy (started in North Park) where independent designers, local makers and emerging brands each curate their own display.
Heads up: The only process is a contact-form subject option; no fees or terms are published.
Thread Spun
Sustainable lifestyle boutique in Encinitas with ethically made apparel, home goods, beauty and gifts, plus maker workshops.
Heads up: High volume of submissions; don't be discouraged if you don't hear back quickly.
New Orleans · 1 shop
All New Orleans shops →Questions
What subject line should I use when I pitch a boutique?
Use the one the shop asks for, exactly. Examples from shops on this page: Driggs Mercantile: ATTN: BUYER; The Store at MAD: Your name – Artist Submission; KinKa: Art Submission; Magpie: "Company name" - Product Submission. If a shop doesn't specify one, a clear line with your brand name and product type works.