If Dashiell Hammett and Humphrey Bogart were resurrected to open a menswear boutique together, this would be it. Not just classic houndstooth sport coats and rakish fedoras but all the accoutrements for some old-school dolce vita: whiskey tumblers, cuff links, and chrome shaving kits.
Slurp up uncomplicated yet sturdy designer pieces by Y’s by Yohji Yamamoto or Martin Margiela in the tightly edited boutique. You can also fill up on shoes and bags.
She knows what girls like. She knows what girls want. This eastside boutique stocks well-priced women’s clothing, accessories, and shoes for the everyday feminine set.
Spin yourself right round at this website-turned-curatorial boutique with clothing for guys and dolls, piles of accessories, and a shoe loft. Merchandise can change on a whim to spotlight trends, geographic regions, or designers.
Delight in the sophisticated with ready-to-wear and one-of-a-kind pieces from around the world at this little gem of a dress shop.
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Shopgirls at the bright and airy store aim to please with a mix of beloved labels (Zac Posen, GoldSign, Rebecca Minkoff) and bold names-to-be (Dallin Chase, Fallon, Camilla and Marc, Lover, Wren).
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All dressed up and nowhere to go? You must be in the dressing room at Madison. Though there are several outposts throughout L.A. (including a designer boutique in Malibu), the West Hollywood location stocks the freshest finds from young, local talent and more established arbiters of style, too.
Sandwiched by galleries, the mellow Chinatown boutique’s high-concept indie aesthetic allows for few familiar names. Most of the quirky collections are passport approved.
The modern and minimal interior at this not-to-be-missed boutique provides the perfect backdrop for burgeoning locals and hard-to-find international brands with standout personality and a unique point of view.
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If a little birdie tells you there’s a boutique that stocks the ultimate unique fashion finds — frilly Trelise Cooper dresses, Repetto ballet flats from Paris, and opulent Demitasse necklaces — listen.