Shopping
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale
An outdoor mall shopping experience with a large selection of stores, restaurants, and theaters with lots of good energy.
Amoeba Music
6400 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
Best record store in LA!
Barneys New York
9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
Style sums it up. It showcases top avant-garde designers in women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, as well as high-end, hard-to-find beauty and home items.
Confederacy
4661 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
A shop where you can buy pieces of clothing that will create the indie eclectic look that is so LA, featuring women’s designer and So-Cal native Rebecca Minkoff and an assortment of menswear designers.
Decades
8214 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood
A shop for anyone who appreciates the story behind a classic piece of clothing. Decades’ owners travel to estate sales throughout the world for their fine vintage pieces. They also serve local fashionistas and consign pristine-condition contemporary threads.
Fred Segal
8100 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood
and 500 Broadway, Santa Monica
This iconic one-stop shop is a trendsetter where you will find hip local designers and accessories.
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles
An outdoor wonderland mall with dancing fountains, a great selection of shops, restaurants, and theaters, and lots of fun.
Madison
3835 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu (and other locations as well)
These stores capture the indie spirit of LA style—creative and quirky.
Monique Lhuillier
8485 Melrose Place, Los Angeles
A shop to go to if you need a beautiful gown or special-occasion clothing for a glamorous event—a great place to indulge in fantasy.
Neiman Marcus
9700 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
A luxury brand department store featuring top designers.
Nordstrom
locations throughout the city
This department store is a favorite for its fantastic mix of brands, styles and service.
Saks Fifth Avenue
9600 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
Although headquartered in New York, this luxury-goods retailer also makes a bold statement in Los Angeles.
Stacey Todd
13025 Ventura Blvd., Studio City
and 454 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood
A Valley gem—owner Stacey Todd curates her high-end women’s store with a masculine, modern, rock ’n’ roll edge.
TenOverSix
8425 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles
An indie, eclectic mix of merchandise—a go-to shop for edgy and interesting pieces to mix with casual chic, vintage, and tailored clothing.
Third Street Promenade
between Wilshire Blvd. and Broadway in Santa Monica
A great place to spend an afternoon shopping in many fine stores just a few blocks from the beach.
THVM Atelier
1317 Palmetto St., Los Angeles
A retail store located in a hip area in the downtown Arts District that includes an edgy range of ready-to-wear and couture labels—a memorable shopping experience.
Trina Turk
8008 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles
Based in Palm Springs and LA, the designer’s bright prints and eclectic and pop-art-inspired combinations will always make you smile.
Vroman’s Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
The best, and largest, independent and family-owned bookstore in the city—you can always find what you want. They have lots of events and book signings, and a very literary and artistic crowd meets here.
The Way We Wore
334 S. La Brea Ave., Hollywood
This fantastic store is filled with incredible vintage gowns, accessories, and items that serve as inspiration for designers.