About Mexicali Blues

That’s all it took to launch Mexicali Blues back in 1988. What started with a breezy road trip and one tiny storefront in Portland, Maine, has since grown into five shops, an online retail and social hub, and our very own brand of unique and adventurous clothing, jewelry, and gifts. We believe in responsibly importing eclectic goods that you won’t find anyplace else. And yeah, we’re still super devoted to fun.

Owners Pete and Kim Erskine are Mexicali Blues' original seekers, surfing street markets and bazaars from Bangkok to Lima in search of diverse and wearable treasures. Our buying model has its roots in Mexicali’s very first inventory, a trove of funky, handmade clothes and accessories that Pete picked up during a post-college ramble through Mexico and Guatemala.