September 8, 2009

Noodle Stories Los Angeles

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.

  Beverly Center, Fashion, Designer Clothing

September 8, 2009

Douglas Fir Los Angeles

Simple, elegant, austere, cool — just like a Douglas Fir. The men’s shop is a breath of fresh air amid the smog of garish tees and frosted tips.

  Beverly Center, Fashion

July 27, 2006

Hillary Rush Los Angeles

  Beverly Center, Fashion, Designer Clothing

July 18, 2006

The Way We Wore Los Angeles

Dress your nostalgia in any old thing you fancy, from the roaring ’20s to ’70s glam. Dip into a stash of red-carpet-ready couture gowns by the likes of Valentino and Ungaro.

  Fairfax District, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Vintage

April 24, 2006

American Rag Los Angeles

There’s something for every able-bodied shopper (man or woman, young or old, spendy or thriftish) at this enormous industrial space filled with the latest labels, trusted designers, and racks upon racks of vintage.

  Fairfax District, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Vintage

April 5, 2006

Milk Boutique Los Angeles

Herve Leger, Rag & Bone, Sretsis, and Soni & Cindy sharing space with Elizabeth and James, Sea, Nation, and others made for dolling up the everyday? That does a body good.

  Beverly Center, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Vintage

March 18, 2005

Des Kohan Los Angeles

What’s more dangerous — the neighboring tar pits or your wallet on the loose at this gorgeously edited boutique? One look at the selection of handpicked items from tough-to-score designers like Hussein Chalayan and you’ll have your answer (and a new dress).

  Fairfax District, Fashion, Designer Clothing

June 24, 2004

South Willard Los Angeles

Far-out brands from far-off lands, minus the world-music vibe. The sophisticated Third Street boutique stocks hard-to-find designers from as far afield as Belgium, Germany, and England.

  Beverly Center, Fashion