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Our roundup of 14 inspiring independent stores on the east side of Los Angeles that feature fashion, home goods, beauty, accessories, and artwork from local talents.
alchemy works
Alchemy Works 826 East 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90013
hammer and spear In 2013, husband and wife duo Scott Jarrell and Kristan Cunningham opened this brick & mortar retailer that doubles as a design firm in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. In just two short years, they have grown exponentially, with the reopening of their newly expanded 5,000 square foot showroom. Hammer and Spear features a collection of hand-picked vintage pieces and a well-edited selection of lifestyle products, while providing a platform for the work of up-and-coming LA designers to achieve site-specific designs.
hammer and spear 255 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
matteo Matthew Lenoci founded Matteo in 1996 for the purpose of creating simple sheets from the most luxurious textiles in the world. They sew locally in Los Angeles in a large workshop right next to their design studio, and their linens are exclusively distributed by the finest specialty stores and interior designers.
Matteo 912 E 3rd St #105, Los Angeles, CA 90013
reform school Located at Sunset Junction in Silverlake, Reform School doubles as a part home décor and part vintage clothing boutique. Showcasing a functional and creative design, this boutique focuses on handmade goodness, their love of nature, and works with incredible local artists in the area to provide unique and innovative offerings.
Reform School 3902 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
clare v. L.A. accessories designer
‘s Silverlake flagship is not a place to miss! The Parisian-perfect shop hosts all of Clare V.’s best-selling accessories including monogrammable clutches, bags, tech covers, and tiny leather goods, along with some of the designer’s favorite things, like books, vintage magazines, jewelry, and botany.
Clare V. 3339 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
poketo Founded in 2003 by husband-and-wife team Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung, Poketo is a lifestyle brand and showcases design-driven wares meant to incorporate art into everyday living. Over the years, Poketo has grown from a small creative enterprise to an online destination with two retail locations in Los Angeles. The Poketo Flagship in the Arts District of Downtown LA regularly hosts art exhibitions, workshops, and more, acting as a meeting place for the local creative community.
poketo 820 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
mohawk general store Los Angeles’s Mohawk General Store, founded in 2008 by husband and wife Kevin and Bo Carney, was originally on Mohawk Street (hence the name), but has relocated to the heart of Sunset Junction. The boutique’s aesthetic is less like a shop and more like a friend’s apartment with blown-glass and powder-coated steel pendant lamps that hang above glass-and-steel tables along with records and design books that line the shop’s wooden wall shelves. Shop amongst the boutique’s curated collections of apparel from SMOCK, Dries Van Noten, Mansur Gavriel, Engineered Garments, Acne, Nonative, Kathleen Whitaker, as well as wallets by Comme de Garcons and shoes by Rachel Comey.
Mohawk General Store 4011 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90029
the well One of the most unique concepts around, this cool shop is a hair and nail salon, clothing boutique, and an event space. In addition to carrying local favorites like Skingraft and Minimale Animale, The Well also features a contemporary curated selection from a range of cult-favorite international brands, including DRKSHDW Rick Owens, Linda Farrow Gallery, and Vivienne Westwood.
the well 1006 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
MRKT 3814 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026
yolk This independent design and gift store in Silverlake offers a cool selection of artisan designer goods, locally produced wares, and unique kids fashion from around the globe. The boutique’s tagline “Free Range Design” reflects Yolk’s quest for freedom of expression, individuality, artistry and sustainability in the products that they carry.
Yolk 1626 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
broome st. general store Peter Graham and Sophie Esteban’s gourmet grocery store and home goods boutique features a bungalow storefront and rustic and folksy décor. They offer some incredible beauty products, hand-picked vintage clothes, home products, and not to mention delicious coffee, tea, and mouth-watering foods like tasty sandwiches, chocolates from Valerie Confections, and jams from SQIRL.
Broome St. General Store 2912 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039
panty raid Panty Raid opened in December 2002 in their original Silver Lake location and has continued to provide the ladies of Los Angeles’ east side with beautiful lingerie and loungewear ever since. They carry a variety of lines and can help you find the right fit for you, or a great gift for someone special.
panty raid 1953 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
dream collective Since its opening in 2012, this chic lifestyle boutique offers minimalist clothing, home goods, and a range of costume and gold jewelry, including owner
‘s two jewelry lines such as her Dream Collective costume line and her fine gems collection. For quality, handmade pieces, this Silverlake shop is definitely worth stopping by.
Dream Collective 1404 Micheltorena Street Los Angeles, CA 90026
apolis: common gallery Located in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, Apolis: Common Gallery is an industrial-chic shop that sells Apolis branded menswear and accessories, and proceeds of their retail sales are donated to Global Communities, an international non-profit organization that works worldwide to bring about sustainable changes to communities. This is the first regionally branded Apolis retail space and also provides a gallery space for special events where they host regular advocate keynotes, collection releases, gallery exhibitions, and films.
apolis: common gallery 806 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013