332 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills
310 888 8686
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Not to boast, but–you're ready. Shopping is done. The gifts...they're good. Flight is confirmed. You're all set. All you need now is–oh, wait. Something to pack everything in. (Details, details.) Luckily, you are saved once again by some sleek German engineering–introducing Rimowa, now open on Rodeo Drive. The German legend's first California shop stocks serious suitcases for your serious holiday trips–think lightweight design wrapped up in a gleaming hard case that'll protect the wine bottles, vodka bottles and whiskey bottles inside. Also: gifts.
8625 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood
310 855 0775
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In agency contracts and health-care reform—to say nothing of your Friday night getup—the devil is in the details. And it's rare when your plans couldn't be helped by a little old-fashioned-with-a-twist panache, maybe in the form of a reversible bow tie. Step inside Social Primer at Alpha, a gentlemanly new pop-up shop in West Hollywood. Alpha's already your go-to when you need a pair of good jeans, some futuristic gadgets or a bit of highbrow smut. But they've gone ahead and carved out space for the regal K. Cooper Ray, aka the Social Primer, an Internet guru who dispenses advice on all aspects of stylish living, like what to eat at a business lunch (avoid the ribs—too messy) and whether social climbing is a bad thing. (It's not.)
4661 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Feliz
323 913 3040
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It's happened. Finally, a famous person has designed some clothes. Wait—come back. The celeb is in a band, not a reality show, and the clothes—they're dapper. Really dapper. Introducing Albert Hammond Jr. for Confederacy, the limited-edition new line of suits that'll work in boardrooms, green rooms…all your usual rooms. Sure, you remember the Strokes (Hammond was on guitar), and they always looked pretty good onstage. And people who care about these things have been eagerly anticipating this moment since all the way back when Confederacy first opened.
8872 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood
310 657 1800
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Usually, you hit the Strip for loud, boozy, rock-y good times (see: Whisky, Roxy, groupies et al.). But today we bring you the best sartorial incentive to wind your way down Sunset. Meet P, your new Whisky-adjacent shop for edgy basics. There's no sign yet, but you'll know you've arrived by its steel-gray exterior, not to mention an interior that makes you think of those lofty Soho shops. Start browsing, and you'll find Nom de Guerre trench coats (perfect for your West Coast Bored to Death moonlighting), plaids by Woolrich Woolen Mills and boots by Wings + Horns (for those harsh LA Decembers…), plus Rogues Gallery polos and canvas sneakers by Feiyue (definitely worth a spot in your Sunday brunch rotation).
Mondrian, 8440 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood
323 650 8999
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An urban sanctuary smack dab in the center of town. Calm. Resplendent. Oh-so-Zen. The best place to restore the mind, body, and soul.
11973 San Vicente Boulevard, Brentwood
310 472 1086
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Buy and sell tons of designer clothing, jewelry, and accessories at the newly opened Curate Couture Designer and Vintage Consignment Shop. Buy for cheap ($35-$1500 for Prada, Tibi, Louis Vuitton, and others) and make bank (half the sticker price) when you sell your own pieces. This market won't crash any time soon!
1816 West Sunset Boulevard, Echo Park
213 413 3030
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For those music buffs that side with Neil Diamond believing vinyl is the only way to listen to music, this is the place for you. All the latest in Indie in stock, along with many local favorites, and if they don't have what your looking for their happy to order it for you. The upstairs serves as a venue for local artists live performances.
1820 Industrial St #103, Downtown
213 291 3242
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Every closet needs some staples—and the occasional leather-and-paper jacket from a secret store you stumbled upon. Here to help is the hush-hush Sartorialoft, now open in a covert Downtown studio. In the shadow of the Biscuit Lofts, you'll wander around the side of a nondescript brick building. Walk down the discreet alley, and go in the door marked with the number 103. Inside is a cavernous brick-and-concrete studio, stocked with some edgy, futuristic labels that'll balance your basics with a little in-the-know urban goth—perfect for channeling your inner misunderstood Hollywood artist. (Translation: there's a lot of black.)
513 North La Cienega, West Hollywood
310 855 3976
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There was a time when all you needed was your favorite shirt and that one pair of jeans. Or if there wasn't, there should've been. Revisit those days at Craft, a La Cienega shop that'll add some new favorites to your closet. It's a fuss-free emporium for those moments when quiet sartorial flash is required—which, let's face it, is most of the time. Think weekend-worthy basics you can still wear to the office: plaid button-down shirts, jeans from Kicking Mule Workshop and classic dress shoes by Alden, which has been outfitting men's feet since the '80s—as in the 1880s.
11724 West Pico Boulevard, West Los Angeles
323 938 LUXE
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The place for all things feminine with a trendy focus on sophisticated shopping. Fresh, chic venue for trendy apparel and accessories.
7407 Beverly Boulevard, Mid-City West
323 930 0400
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Beautiful store. They have buddhas everywhere and a small sitting area with a large plasma screen for your boytoy's enjoyment. Right down the street from Urth Cafe and Elixir if you feel inclined to eat and drink after an exciting day of shopping.
8118 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood
323 655 3734
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Great variety of unique mercandise. They do a great job of bringing in the newest designers and making it shoppable.
8280 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood
323 951 9545?
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The Coco Chanel of sex shops. Exquisite, refined, elegant and sophisticated , yet daring, erotic and assertive.
115 South Robertson Boulevard, Mid-City West
310 859 2652
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When you want trendy this is definitely the spot. A great place to spot celebrities.
8818 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood
310 659 3110
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Readings, book signings, lots of obscure magazines, newspapers (the Irish Times, anyone?), and plenty of celebrity customers. Oh, and yeah, a great selection of books.
742 Maple Avenue, Downtown
213 627 2482
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Rare and common blooms at ridiculously cheap prices. Get there early. Industry pros have first dibs on everything (it opens to them at 2 a.m.!), so you want to be there when the doors open to the public. (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 6 a.m. to noon.)
644 North Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood
310 360 9400
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This stem shop not only offers beautiful blooms but also an incredible selection of exquisite glassware. If you want to say it with flowers from this fine shop, be prepared to say it with your wallet, too.
468 South La Brea Avenue, Mid-City-West
323 938 3900
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Exotic flowers, beautiful arrangements, gifts, and even a wonderful adjacent restaurant serving delicious salads and ice tea. Make an afternoon of it.
1022 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica
310 260 8682
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Serious skincare from those who know. Face-mapping facials, where they analyze fourteen zones of your face and treat each accordingly. Add futuristic touches like a lighting system that mixes 40,000 colors and tiny, pod-like treatment rooms, and you’ll think you’re in heaven.
656 North Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood
310 657 9188
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Recline on a throne, get a pedicure with reflexology, buy the luxurious shawl that’s wrapped around you, sip champagne, and eat gourmet tea sandwiches created by Joachim Splichal.
4251 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Studio City
818 506 7848
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Kick back at this spacious house and enjoy a cocktail with your facial or massage. Or come in the day after a big night out and treat yourself right with a Hangover Remedy (cooling face mask, soothing head and neck massage).
7373 Beverly Boulevard, Mid-City-West
323 931 4442
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Located above the prestigious Prive salon, this spa promotes health, wellness, and beauty via traditional skincare techniques, advanced nature-based products, and results-oriented medical technology. Whether you’re going in for a collagen boost or an Ayurvedic massage, they’ll do you right.
920 North La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood
323 930 2600
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Great place for unique and unexpected arrangements.
8101 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood
323 653 5444
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The options at Moe's are plenty, and they are happy to let you create your own arrangement.
8327 West 3rd Street, Mid-City-West
323 852 1766
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Incredible vases, planters and other containers combine with the actual flowers to make Velvet Garden's arrangements unique.
8473 Melrose Place, Mid-City-West
323 655 4040
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All around great salon. The atmosphere is high end, but the stylists and staff are very down to earth. From standard cuts to color, they are very creative and talented.
145 Bay Street, Suite 9, Santa Monica
310 452 2782
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A hairstylist and a colorist both out grew their respective home operations so they teamed up to open a beachside boutique salon. Get cut, colored, or a customized deep conditioning treatment while you relax in the Far East-inspired space.
407 North Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood
310 276 4470
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After working as a hairdresser at Prive for seven years, Byron ditched the big-salon vibe. The outcome? A 600-square-foot, three-chair home base for the guy who’s styled the tresses of Rene Russo, Sharon Stone, Salma Hayek, Kirsten Dunst, and Robin Wright Penn.
8457 Melrose Place, West Hollywood
323 655 7800
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Renowned style-maker Frédéric Fekkai is one of the most celebrated names in beauty and hairstyling and this new location embraces everything that the name suggests.
1541 Echo Park Avenue, Echo Park
213 250 7992
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On one of the hippest strips on east side, Taylor Lucas’s full service salon tackles your tresses and houses one of L.A.’s finest estheticians, Alexis Brazel. They’ll give your hairdo some edge while keeping it pretty. Don’t be surprised when your indie darling or favorite band pops in just to say hello.
144 South Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills
310 713 0377
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A veteran colorist of Umberto, Jose Eber, and Prive, Henry makes house calls for optimal privacy and convenience. She also has her own product line (who doesn’t these days?), made from all-natural ingredients like wheat germ, jojoba oil, and soy protein.
8327 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood
323 651 4545
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Upscale salon that really means business when it comes to getting the job done right. Ask for Matthew Mommer.
8113 West Third Street, Mid-City-West
323 651 4200
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It's chic, yet comfortable, no scary sculptures and staircases like you get at some salons. They have complimentary valet out back.
150 South La Brea Avenue, Mid-City-West
323 935 3154
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One half upscale fashion, one half souped-up vintage. Better than both? The well-chosen shoe selection in the middle.
8669 Sunset Boulevard, at Sunset Plaza, West Hollywood
310 360 6224
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Want a bad-ass frock? A killer tank? A flirty what-not with some serious sass? You got it, babe.
130 South Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood
310 550 9300
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Robertson’s newest addition is a sweet, airy boutique that sells designs by Miguelina, Edward An, and other desirables.
7383 Beverly Boulevard, West Hollywood
323 964 0080
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Amazing Levis from the vintage rack. Or bring in a pair of jeans to be altered or restored to former glory.
671 Cloverdale Avenue, Miracle Mile
323 857 0200
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Behind gigantic Wilshire Beauty Supply, is a sweet concept shop owned and operated by designer/stylist Desiree Kohan. A tightly edited collection of items pulled from off-beat European talents such as Sophia Kokosalaki and Hussien Chayalan and domestic stars like Jasmin Shokrian are brought together by colors and moods as Kohan sees fit. Many of the pieces are available exclusively at her store and that keeps ladies who aim to keep their closet unique coming back for more.
1810 North Vermont Avenue, Los Feliz
323 664 4400
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Bet you didn’t know they made Paper, Denim & Cloth jeans, C&C T-shirts, and Puma hoodies for little kids. Also, cute furniture, original toys, and a “classroom” where your wee one can learn French while you shop.
136 South Robertson Avenue, West Hollywood
310 246 0907
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Tried-and-true Robertson institution. If it’s of-the-moment, you’ll find it here. More importantly, the extensive underwear assortment makes for excellent browsing. (That’s browsing, not touching.) Also, don’t forget to check out their outlet on Melrose (7207 Melrose Avenue, between Fairfax and La Brea Avenues, 323-297-0485).
515 South Fairfax Avenue, West Hollywood
323 938 7311
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Airy shop with a cool, Asian feel (the name is a Japanese phone greeting). Cute dresses by Built by Wendy and Milk Fed, plus Cosabella under things.
1764 Vermont Avenue, at Kingswell Avenue, Griffith Park
323 665 6263
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A real boutique with a real sensibility. The varied collection includes both affordable labels (Free People) and higher-end ones (Development)—yet it somehow all works together.
8100 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood
323 651 4129
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Believe the hype: Head buyer John Eshaya knows what he’s doing, and can help you look like you do, too. The best service in L.A.
8117 West Third Street, West Hollywood
323 655 2142
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A-listers and the fashion-forward flock to this boutique in hopes to score the latest from powerhouses like Balenciaga, Chloé, and Stella McCartney, hard-to-find imports such as Tsumori Chisato and Vanessa Bruno, and local up-and-comers like Desanka and Rebecca Minkoff.
8646 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood
310 360 0545
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Proof that pen-and-ink culture isn’t dead yet. Amazing handmade paper, cards, and gifts.
4712 Franklin Avenue, at Vermont Avenue, Los Feliz
323 660 0294
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A highly edited selection of serious fashion in a teensy New York-ish space.
8595 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood
310 854 1996
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A boutique that actually feels like one—intimate, with lots of personality. Labels include Cherry Pie undies, Smashing Grandpa T-shirts, Rebecca Davies, and Chloé. Picture frames display snapshots of owner Ross’s famous friends (the Sunset Plaza version of local color).
605 North La Brea Avenue, West Hollywood
323 525 0362
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If you want to be first, then this Asian-vibed shop is the place to find soon-to-be staples and lesser-known labels (Howe Jeans for men, Marc Vachon cords). Also has a stellar jewelry selection.
110 Robertson Boulevard
310 860 0113
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The place to find the latest items from designers like Jimmy Choo, Marc Jacobs and Tocca along with up-and-coming designers. The boutiques are known for their hands-on staff, ready to help you find the perfect jeans, tops, dresses, shoes and accessories just right for your form.
Store Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM Sunday 11 AM – 6 PM
7961 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood
323 653 0229
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Sexy lingerie, including delightfully removable ribbon-tie bikini panties. Merch includes jewel-handled whips (scandal!) and do-me pumps with detachable bows.
7274 Beverly Boulevard, Beverly Hills
323 549 0064
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Innovative designers are this excellent shop’s stock in trade, including Coco Kliks, Rozae Nichols, and Josh & He Yang.
1104 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice
310 450 6531
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Quality beats quantity at this small upscale boutique in Venice. Walk in and find dressier wares and fancy T-shirts on the ground floor. For something more casual, head upstairs for the designer jeans and California-casual sweaters.
8214 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood
323 655 0223
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Cameron Silver’s jaw-dropping designer resale puts lightly and never-worn Gucci, Prada, Chanel, and others within reach. This is also the place to find rare and cool vintage handbags.