Best of Rhode Island 2008 Editors' Picks

Rhode Island's certainly come a long way as far as clothing goes, and we now have more than a few locations carrying Neiman-style knitwear and patio dresses. But what about true runway? Mel and Me continues to be in a class all its own. Work wear from Jil Sander, weekend options from Moschino and Missoni, and special occasion pieces from Carmen Marc Valvo and the irresistible Jimmy Choo make for a closet made in heaven. Garden City will never grow old with this kind of shopping.