Distractions

04/03/2024

I will not be voting Biden in November due to his support for Israel!
Let’s start a draft Bernie for President movement!
No to Trump and Biden 2024!

10/24/2023

In the tradition of the diggers- a legendary group of do gooders in Haight Ashbury in the 1960’s Distractions becomes a free store today from 11am until it is all gone.
While the store is very picked over please come by and take up to 5 things free… lots of vintage clothes, incenses, buttons, some raver clothes and jewelry left… all free today as a thank you to the community !

10/23/2023

Today was the final day of Distractions!
Thanks for 47 years!!!
Watch is on the 11 o’clock news tonight on channel 5!

09/30/2023

Distractions is open for 4 more weeks and everything is 1/2 off. Still lots of corsets, furry coats , goggles, and miscellaneous goodies.
Open weekends only thru October 21st

09/17/2023

Haight Ashbury Street Fair is today!
Please stop by Distractions for our 1/2 off retirement sale or just stop in to say hi!

09/06/2023

Retirement sale starts Friday Sept 8th at 11:30am

09/05/2023

Retirement Sale starts Friday September 8th. Everything will be 1/2 off!
We well only be open Friday,Saturday and Sundays utilize all is gone.

09/02/2023

End of an Era! After 47 years on Haight Street I am retiring. Everything 1/2 store wide Friday September 8th through Halloween!

08/30/2023

Well it is official… I am retiring on October 31st after 47 years of serving the Haight Ashbury! 1/2 off sale starts September 8th until all merchandise is gone or October 31st. Hope to see you all again before I am gone! Thanks for 47 years!

07/29/2023

Three more months until I retire! Please come in and say hi/goodbye. It’s been an incredible 47 year adventure but looks like Distactions will permanently close on October 31st unless I miraculously find a buyer.
The retirement sale starts September 5th after Burning Man and all will be half off until the shelves are bare!

01/23/2023

Let Distactions dress you in Victorian splendor for the Edwardian Ball on February 3rd and 4th! See you there!

12/16/2022

08/07/2022

And so the journey begins…

08/05/2022

After 46+ years of selling on Haight Street it is retirement time soon! I have put the store up for sale so hopefully someone continues the legacy.

07/04/2022

With a corrupt Supreme Court that takes women’s rights away and allows big corporations to pollute the earth there really isn’t anything to celebrate today so I am boycotting the 4th festivities.

04/02/2022

From our friends Alex and Allison Grey! You just can’t get much more psychedelic!

01/29/2022

TRIPPS are back in stock!

Fan Submission

10/22/2021

His and hers outfits are our specialty! Swing by the shop with your sweetheart and start piecing together your look today!

10/19/2021

Lady in red ❤️

10/17/2021

Welcome to my office… let me show you what a beautiful suit looks like.

10/17/2021

Come on down to Distractions and find your purrrfect outfit for Halloween!

10/15/2021

I think it’s time you got a new hat. We have a ton of hats for you to browse!

10/09/2021

Who said red eyes was a bad thing? Loving this look from

10/07/2021

Taking the stairs never looked so good! We feature a full selection of suits, jackets vests, pants and ties.

10/06/2021

Come in to the shop to check out some of these great pieces from !

07/24/2021

We just fully restocked on James Freeborn jackets, vests, pants , and ties! Let us dress you super pimp!

07/18/2021

Pure Beauty!

07/17/2021

We’ve got tons of summer hat styles to choose from including these beauties from

07/16/2021

A mirror of your inner self.