Nanette Lepore

Despite its glam, chandelier-strung interior, this collection always incorporates a folkloric theme, employing unusual, handmade-looking accents to make each piece feel unique. There are knit sweaters edged with pom-poms, fur-trimmed boleros, and floral-print gowns inset with lace.
8420 Melrose Ave., 323-653-3007, nanettelepore.com