Lee's Fifth Avenue (10 a.m.–7 p.m. Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun.) sells quality, trendy, brand-name clothes like Levi's, Puma, and Tommy Hilfiger.
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Loran-V Boutique (9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sat.) makes swimwear and light apparel for men and women on-site with a handful of women at sewing machines churning out well-designed bikinis and trunks.
Stanley & Empress (noon–8 p.m. Wed.–Sat.) has a collection of Jamaican-designed and -inspired apparel and accessories for men and women.
Swiss Stores sells a wide selection of watches, duty-free for foreign residents and tourists.
Kingston Bookshop has several locations around town. Kingston carries Jamaican and Caribbean titles, as well as imports from the United States and Europe covering all kinds of subject matter; in addition, it's a major force in Jamaica's textbook market. Downtown stores operate 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Uptown stores run until 6 p.m.
Sangster's Book Stores is another major chain with several locations around town
Bookophilia (92 Hope Rd., tel. 876/978-5248, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat., noon–5 p.m. Sun.) opened in April 2008 with a great selection of books and magazines. There's a small kiosk in the corner of the cozy shop serving Blue Mountain coffee, tea, cookies, and muffins (US$1–3).
Bolivar Bookshop & Gallery is a nice boutique with a small art gallery and more rare books than can be found at the other bookstores in town.
Headstar Books and Crafts is an Afrocentric bookshop run by Brother Miguel.