Clothing shopping in Los Angeles
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Kitson Kids
For fashion-forward kiddies.
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Kitson Men
Guys should check the goods at Kitson Men.
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Agent Provocateur
This British chain is one of the hottest tickets in hubba-hubba playwear.
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Panty Raid
This little indie panty parlor has all the cool labels – Hanky Panky to Hard Tail.
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Kids are Alright
There are several cool stores on Sunset Blvd, including Kids are Alright and Luxe de Ville .
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Luxe de Ville
There are several cool stores on Sunset Blvd, including Kids are Alright and Luxe de Ville .
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Jet Rag
Melrose between La Brea and Fairfax is resale city. Jet Rag is famous for its Sunday 'rag picker' parking-lot sale when each item sells for $1.
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Wasteland
Vintage kingpin Wasteland towers over the Melrose shopping scene from its perch at the corner of Vista St and Melrose Ave. Glamour gowns, velvet suits and last season’s designs fill the endless racks.
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DNA Venice
Tiny DNA is crammed with the same hip garb selling for much more at Barneys, Neiman Marcus and top-level boutiques around town. The reason? It's all overstock, available here at clearance prices. Labels vary but stylish stuff abounds.
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Aero & Co
Feminine Figmint, playful Ponderosa and arty Gabriella Artigas jewelry are among the edgy local designers getting a platform at Cynthia and Alisa's ‘gallery of clothes.' Gwen Stefani and Maggie Gyllenhaal have been spotted browsing the racks.
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Curve
Jennifer Aniston and Marisa Tomei are among the stars snapping up the sexy, sassy and sometimes even sensible international designer pieces at this edgy boutique with its neat glass ceiling. Don't even think about shopping here if you're size six or higher. Parking in back.
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Lisa Kline - Beverly Hills
Lisa Kline stocks plenty of denim plus all the hot labels you see on Lindsay, Cameron and Jessica (current faves include Project e, Crocs and Splendid Mills) and also does her own line. Women with real curves, alas, will find little selection. This is her Beverly Hills store.
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Firefly
You’ll feel like Skipper hanging at Barbie’s Awesome Beach Bungalow at this peppy little shop. Gifty candles, journals and cookbooks are on the left, beachy-chic dresses and tees are on the right. Careful though, naughty cards are stacked just across from adorable toddler toys.
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Under G's
This pretty store stocks tightly edited designer unmentionables – G-rated body slips to itsy-bitsy G-strings – from hot labels like La Perla, Eberjey, Cosabella and Ritratti. No matter whether you're tiny or titanic, the winsome sales ladies will help you find a flattering fit.
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Matrushka
Who says fashion has to be superficial? Not Lara Howe and Beth Ann Whitaker who infuse many of their handmade tees, dresses, pants and skirts with a lefty political touch. Everything's made from eye-catching fabrics, no two pieces are alike, it's OK to be size 12 and prices are comrade-friendly.
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Lululemon
Yoga-lovers yen for Lululemon’s zen – where fashionable yogawear and knowledgeable staff quicken your search for perfect peace, not to mention the most flattering pair of workout pants. Wary about the yoga thing? This upbeat, colorful store offers free one-day classes on Sundays. Newbies encouraged.
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Trashy Lingerie
Those who worship at the altar of hedonism should check into this cluttered store, stocked with burlesque-inspired corsets, cat masks, school-girl outfits and whatever else girls and boys with imagination might need for a night of naughtiness. To keep out lookyloos, you must pay $5 for an 'annual membership' at the door.
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American Apparel Factory Store
It's now an international chain, but deep in Downtown's industrial zone is the belly of the beast, the very place where all those rainbow-colored tees, dresses and shorts are cobbled together. Some items have small flaws but prices are at least 30% off retail. Check www.americanapparel.net for regular store locations throughout LA.
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Frederick's of Hollywood
This famous purveyor gave us the cleavage-enhancing push-up bra and the G-string but, in 2005, competition forced it to abandon its original flagship store and move down the street to Hollywood & Highland. The new, smaller branch still sells everything from chemises to crotchless panties, all tastefully displayed with no need to blush.
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Citadel Outlets
For some great bargains, steer your chariot down the I-5 freeway to a Babylonian ‘palace' reborn as LA's recently enlarged outlet mall. The fanciful facade now conceals about 80 brand-name retailers, including Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, Old Navy, Calvin Klein and Ann Taylor. It's about 9 miles south of Downtown off the Atlantic Blvd N exit.
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Adventure 16
Behind every successful peak-bagger, gearhead and solitary wanderer is a beloved expedition supply store. Adventure 16, with its hefty selection of hiking boots, sleeping bags, adventure duds, guidebooks and maps, fits that bill for LA’s outdoor enthusiasts. In fact, this low-slung shack is so welcoming and well stocked, it’s almost as addictive as the great outdoors.
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Polka Dots & Moonbeams
Stylistas sing the praises of this sassy number where orange Juicy jackets mingle with lime Free the People tees. From up-and-coming designers to fashionable old faves, there’s something – bright sundresses, short shorts and spunky shoes – for every occasion. Check out the still-bursting-with-style vintage shop (Tel: 323-651-1746; 8367 W 3rd St) a few doors down.
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La La Ling
Hip babies and toddlers keen on making a fashion statement in kindergarten should drag their parents to this self-proclaimed 'baby lifestyle boutique' to stock up on camouflage pants, Darth Vader onesies and miniature Paper Denim & Cloth jeans. While you shop, your bambinos can take art, music and even language lessons to say 'merci beaucoup' for their cool new stuff.
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Crossroads
Melrose between La Brea and Fairfax is resale city. At warehouse-sized Wasteland you could pocket an American Apparel tee along with a Prada bag and '70s polyester shirt for less than $50. Prices are lower and styles more contemporary across the street at Crossroads , which has premium denim (Seven, True Religion) and coveted Calvin, BCBG and other labels.
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