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

August 25, 2008

Revolve Clothing Los Angeles

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.

  Melrose, Fashion, Designer Clothing, E-Commerce

May 19, 2008

Beckley Boutique Los Angeles

  Mid-City West, Fashion

February 29, 2008

Madison Los Angeles

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.

  Beverly Center, Fashion, Indie Designers

December 13, 2006

Creatures of Comfort Los Angeles

  Melrose, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Indie Designers

December 5, 2006

Bird Los Angeles

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.

  Melrose, Fashion, Designer Clothing

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