December 3, 2008

Lost & Found Etc. Los Angeles

Maybe the encyclopedia of world cheeses you got your stepbrother for Christmas wasn’t a great idea. But unique gifts generally are. This place has them in spades — an entire city block of truly unique, unexpected wares from around the world.

  Hollywood, Home & Garden, Good for Gifts, International Designers

June 11, 2008

Mercado Los Angeles

Hot commodities from the world over. Invest in felt housewares from Germany; Japanese glassware; Abrams coffee table books; and letterpress cards and stationery from Elum, Cursive, and more.

  Silver Lake, Home & Garden, Good for Gifts, International Designers

August 22, 2007

Welcome Hunters Los Angeles

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.

  Chinatown, Fashion, Indie, International Designers

April 2, 2007

Opening Ceremony Los Angeles

The NYC import challenges the West Coast with its expanded signature line of clothing and shoes for men and women. Root for Cali with local labels Hansel from Basel, Katy Rodriguez, and Band of Outsiders.

  Beverly Center, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Designer Collaborations

December 13, 2006

Creatures of Comfort Los Angeles

  Melrose, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Indie Designers

June 13, 2006

Heist Los Angeles

Feel thick as thieves among Brochu Walker, Humanoid, and Nili Lotan in the directional boutique. Don’t miss hard-to-find French brands like Jerome Dreyfuss and Isabel Marant.

  Venice, Fashion, Designer Clothing, International Designers