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Read MoreApolis
Located in downtown L.A.’s arts district, it’s appropriate that this men’s boutique feel like a curated gallery. Started by two brothers in 2004, the company prides itself on working directly with artisan communities in places such as India and Uganda....
Read MoreBurning Torch
Burning Torch caters to Venice Beach’s hipster crowd, turning out recycled, on-trend clothes and accessories for women. The collection is made from sustainable materials that are in step with the brand’s socially conscious philosophy. Shop for one-of-a-kind 1970’s sunglasses alongside...
Read MoreChariots on Fire
A former darling of San Francisco’s boutique circuit, Chariots on Fire recently relocated to Los Angeles after owner Ritz Yagi decided she needed a change of scenery. Yagi has already made a splash on the Boulevard, teaming up with super-cool...
Read MoreCurve
With her skill at providing tomorrow’s fashion trends to today’s tastemakers, owner and buyer Nevena Borissova keeps Curve’s selection one step ahead. Celebrating over a decade of style in L.A. and recently opening up shop in Soho, the bicoastal boutiques...
Read MoreFirefly
Created on a whim by founder Erinn Berkson, Firefly is a one-stop shop for magical gifts for yourself and loved ones. There is something for everyone in this hodge-podge of a store that stocks cards and stationary next to delicate...
Read MoreMadison
Another famous Los Angeles fashion emporium that started out with one well-edited store that has spawned into seven boutiques. Don’t expect any real surprises, but the trove of big-name designers in a convenient one-stop shop continues to have a following.
Read MoreMaxfield
Another LA classic, Maxfield includes a mix of men’s and women’s fashion (Rick Owens, Libertine and a touch of Chanel), books and cool things for your home, like ‘70s chess sets and beat-up Louis Vuitton steamer trunks. But it’s possible...
Read MoreOpening Ceremony
While you’re in the Melrose neighborhood, visit this funky conglomeration of men’s and women’s high and low. Labels include everything from Rodarte to Kate Moss’s Topshop Line and Grey Ant knits. It’s housed in what was once Charlie Chaplin’s dance...
Read MorePaul Smith
At the shocking pink Paul Smith store, the knighted London designer sells his English bone china, men’s and women’s collections, and oddities such as needlepoint throw pillows and vintage Rolexes remade with brightly enameled faces.
Read MoreTortoise General Store
Husband and wife Taku and Keiko Shinimoto opened this Japanese homewares and gift store back in 2003. Since then, many a customer has wandered in and fallen in love with the dozens of gorgeous ceramics, enamel kettles, minimalist flatware, and...
Read MoreTurpan
This impeccably curated store took off after being featured in the New York Times' magazine and has been going strong since then. Located in the trendy Brentwood Country Mart, the high-concept gift store stocks minimalist, tasteful treasures. The wide offering...
