“Shop” listings
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Beverly Hills Kitty
More than just a store dedicated to Sanrio’s adorable Japanese-feline-turned-globalicon, this shop is a shrine! If there’s a product emblazoned with the warm-and-fuzzy character’s likeness—from school supplies to high-end toys and jewelry—you’ll find it here. (09/2011)
910 S Robertson Blvd
310-652- 2904
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Fred Segal Rocks & Silk
This famed shopping mecca’s Rocks & Silks department features LA-exclusive designer accessories. Rocks include Rosselle Designs’ edgy, Baliinspired jewelry rocked by the likes of Rihanna, while the Silks have fashionistas and hippies wearing Come to Mama’s tiedyed slips and camisoles. (09/2011)
500 Broadway, Santa Monica
310- 394-8186
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Planet Blue Malibu
Planet Blue’s original flagship outpost in the Malibu Country Mart remains young Hollywood’s hippest source of the easiest, breeziest and beachiest couture, where Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Kim Kardashian snare SoCal styles suitable for either clubhopping or just hangin’ out surfside. (08/2011)
3835 Cross Creek Rd
310-317-9975
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PAR-LA
Once an ice cream parlor, designer Patrick DiLascia’s menswear boutique serves scoops of trendy style: vegan leather jackets, cargo shorts and sweaters by Twice; tees and hoodies by Rolland Berry; and DiLascia’s Bakery line of casual-chic shirts, pants, vests and jackets. (07/2011)
8250 Santa Monica Blvd
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Creature Features
This house of horrors offers fans of sci-fi, fantasy and spine-tingling cinema a comprehensive selection of merchandise, music, memoirs and memorabilia. Geek gods like FX master Ray Harryhausen occasionally stop by for coveted signings. (07/2011)
280 W Sierra Madre Blvd
626-355- 9100
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Meltdown Comics & Collectibles
This place is more chic-y than geeky. It's where LA’s coolest pop-culture connoisseurs mix and mingle while gathering up cutting-edge comic books, anime and other obsessions or taking in evening comedy and art shows. (06/2011)
7522 W Sunset Blvd
323-851-7283
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Tom Ford
The former Gucci designer’s brand-new boutique is as stylish as his fashions. A glam mirrored spiral staircase leads from the first floor featuring menswear favored by Colin Firth to the second, home to styles beloved by Eva Longoria. (05/2011)
346 N. Rodeo Dr
310-270-9440
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Solange Azagury- Partridge
Rodeo Drive has been shaken up by the arrival of this British jewelry designer, beloved by Kate Moss and Sarah Jessica Parker. Red-velvet walls and a handmade rainbow rug set the scene for anatomically correct heart-pendant necklaces and signature “hotlips” rings. (03/2011)
340 N Rodeo Dr
310-276-4500
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In Residence
Look for silk jumpers from Electric Feathers, boho silk scarves from Upstate and chambray ties from Ernest Alexander at Tracey Moulton and Rachel Salzman’s new shop. Repurposed wood shelving and vintage furnishings give this men’s and women’s boutique a funky feel. (03/2011)
2051 Sawtelle Blvd
310-312-2049
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Zero + Maria Cornejo
A favorite of Michelle Obama, designer Maria Cornejo has outdone herself with her first West Coast shop. The 2,000-square-foot spot is covered in ivy and houses women’s wear and accessories and her largest men’s line. (02/2011)
8408 Melrose Pl
323-782-4915
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ELYSE WALKER
Looking to score an Alexander McQueen skull umbrella or a pair of Rag & Bone motorcycle boots? Fashion lovers will adore the expertly curated mix of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories from designers like Valentino, Givenchy and Lanvin. (01/2011)
15306 Antioch St
310-230-9911
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SUPERDRY
Inspired by Japanese design and Americana, Superdry’s fi rst LA shop features vintage hoodies, leather bomber jackets, hand-drawn tees and plaid scarves. The 3,000-square-foot shop is full of quirky antiques, like chandeliers made from pickle jars. (01/2011)
8500 Beverly Blvd
310-652-0175
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