Ilaria Urbanati, who honed her taste and reputation while buying for local style-setting boutiques Satine and Milk, finally has her very own, hugely anticipated shop (she partnered with two friends, including actor Danny Masterson). There's an in-house café, plus 5,000 square feet of labels like Giulia Persanti and Boy by Band of Outsiders. We're big fans of such innovative conveniences as vintage phone-booth-style dressing rooms complete with handsets for calling in different sizes, plus a resident tailor.
4661 Hollywood Blvd. LOS FELIZ/SILVER LAKE 323-913-3040
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Creatures of Comfort
The rolling racks are painted neon yellow, LD Tuttle and Repetto shoes arch across the floor in rainbow formation, and a looming shelving unit—made from cardboard boxes held together with binder clips—houses satchels and totes at this three-year-old retailer. The clothing here is just as artily undone: Voluminous tunics from Isabel Marant hang next to Bernhard Wilhelm tuxedo pants. For those who appreciate a gallery-girl aesthetic, this is a bit of a mother ship.
7971 Melrose Ave. WEST HOLLYWOOD 323-655-7855
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7971 Melrose Ave. WEST HOLLYWOOD 323-655-7855
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Des Kohan
As a former trend caster for companies including Louis Vuitton and Prada, Desiree Kohan has an impeccable eye for exquisitely tailored but interesting pieces—in sizes up to 16—from names like Hussein Chalayan and Juan Carlos Obando. It's all deftly mixed with evening bags, vintage Chanel jewelry, and paper-thin Splendid tees in custom-dyed shades.
671 Cloverdale Ave. BEVERLY BOULEVARD 323-857-0200
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671 Cloverdale Ave. BEVERLY BOULEVARD 323-857-0200
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Heist
Nilou Ghodsi's quest for a space in 2004 felt fated: She stumbled into her current store during the prospective tenant's lease signing (he failed to show), and the surrounding businesses share the names of her two daughters, Yas and Lily. Since then, she's quietly set the style precedent in Venice, bringing in labels like Humanoid and Vanessa Bruno. Part of the reason she's garnered such a stalwart clientele is her dedication to customer service: She sends thank-you notes after every purchase and won't let you buy something if it doesn't fit just right.
1104 Abbot Kinney Blvd. VENICE 310-450-6531
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1104 Abbot Kinney Blvd. VENICE 310-450-6531
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Lost & Found
Now spanning five adjacent storefronts, Jamie Rosenthal's mini empire has a wide-ranging scope, from children's toys to fancy art. Lost & Found Etcetera and Lost & Found Gallery are our favorites of the lot: The former features vignettes of hot pink Repetto ballet flats, Isabel Marant tunics, and tiny silver African trading beads. The Gallery is more restrained in its palette, showcasing everything from olive wood mixing bowls to prints of foxes.
6314-6322 Yucca St. LOS FELIZ/SILVER LAKE 323-856-5872
6314-6322 Yucca St. LOS FELIZ/SILVER LAKE 323-856-5872
