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Those who crave original, fashion-forward clothing should head to this sprawling New York City-based retailer. Owners Humberto Leon and Carol Lim are L.A. natives who take great pains to bring in the latest and greatest (Katy Rodriguez, Jasmin Shokrian), which they mix with more familiar lines (Mayle, Proenza Schouler). Most genius: the section dedicated to British High Street label Topshop. And don't forget to check out the store's just-launched collection of unstructured, effortlessly cool dresses.
451 N. La Cienega Blvd., 310-652-1120

Products: Women's clothing
Type of Store: Boutique