THE MELROSE DISTRICT GUIDE The Melrose District—the triangle formed by Melrose Place, Melrose Avenue, and La Cienega Boulevard—might just be one of L.A.’s best-kept shopping secrets. The area quietly boasts a multitude of high-end clothiers, jewelers, restaurants, and more, so indulge a little…with big style.
JOIE Flowy silk blouses, shapely sweaters, and other staples mingle with flirty dresses and on-trend jumpsuits at Joie, a brand originally known for its fashionforward cargo pants. The 1,640-square-foot Melrose Avenue space has been designed with
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the same chic and clean lines as the clothing you’ll find inside. This is where California casual meets modern Paris, and you’ll agree that the effect is trés awesome. 8414 Melrose Avenue 323-330-1255 joie.com
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Once a hotspot for antiquing, the Melrose District still boasts shops with exquisite antiques and hand-crafted furniture like John Nelson Antiques (8478 Melrose Place) and Paul Ferrante (8464 Melrose Place) should you be in the market for bergére chairs or a crystal chandelier.
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD The hot pink neon sign scribbled on the plain gray building is merely a wink at Westwood’s wild streak. The British designer’s posh threads have been spotted on music icons like Adam Ant and Pharrell Williams, models like Heidi Klum and Kate Moss, movie stars like Sandra Bullock and Angelina Jolie, and even that überstylish muppet, Miss Piggy. The men’s and women’s clothing lines showcase eclectic, colorful conversation-starters. 8320 Melrose Avenue 323-951-0021 viviennewestwood.com
SUZANNE FELSEN Accomplished jewelry designer Suzanne Felsen opened her first boutique in Santa Monica in 1998, then launched a Melrose outpost in a modern, airy, converted Spanish-style home in 2005. Her stunning one-of-a-kind rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings feature precious gemstones, gold, and silver in unique cuts and bold color combinations. PS: Felsen makes men’s jewelry, too, with cuff links that James Bond would envy. 8332 Melrose Avenue 323-653-5400 suzannefelsen.com
Joe’s Jeans
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JOE’S JEANS
Originally a menswearinspired line of women’s shirts that quickly gained success in the late 1970s, this French label was revamped to include dresses, jackets, pants, sweaters, accessories, and even pajamas. The slate-gray building belies the mix of fun and funky prints and delicious solid colors found inside. Fabrics like cashmere and Equipment’s signature silk practically beg to be touched.
Straight and narrow? Curvy? Petite? With fits catered to specific body types in a range of shades and styles, this pioneering premium denim brand has been outfitting women, men, and kids in jeans, jackets, and more since 2001, and has engendered a loyal following. The two-year-old West Coast flagship store on Melrose Place, one of only two L.A. locations, is an ivy-covered whitebrick charmer.
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FARM LIFE
Locals craving fresh fruits and vegetables head to the Melrose Place Farmers’ Market (8400 Melrose Avenue, 818-591-8161), open rain or shine every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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linens for more than a century—for the Italian aristocracy, world-class hotels and cruise ships, and wellheeled denizens of Los Angeles. The elegant sheets, table linens, and towels are fit for a king indeed. 8405 Melrose Place
This ultra-hip neighborhood coffeehouse sports black-and-white décor with fun, cheeky graphics—even on the coffee sleeves—with nice touches like a working fireplace and a sweet little patio. Savor the freshly brewed Stumptown Coffee, sandwiches, salads, and Farmshop pastries. 8428 Melrose Place, #A 323-944-0811 alfredcoffee.com
323-653-2425 pratesi.com
A.P.C. Francophiles rejoice: A.P.C. has alighted on Melrose Place, offering classic casual men’s and women’s clothes against a backdrop of light wood and gray tile, crowned by a cathedral ceiling. From T-shirts to trousers to trenches, the vibe is effortless French cool. 8420 Melrose Place
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The Pratesi family has produced topof-the-line luxury
MARC JACOBS WOMEN At times sporty, at times exotic, the Marc Jacobs Collection plays with texture and shine in everyday women’s wear—hoodies, leggings, crewneck sweaters—and partydress stunners. With a few other Marc Jacobs stores as neighbors, this is one very welldressed intersection.
embody relaxed yet edgy NYC style. The roomy Melrose digs, outfitted in glass, brick, and concrete with an exposed-beam ceiling, also house accessories, shoes, and women’s clothing. 8533 Melrose Avenue 424-245-4816 rag-bone.com
THE ROW
8400 Melrose Place 323-653-5100 marcjacobs.com
RAG AND BONE
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s couture and accessories line, The Row, now has a dedicated retail shop, hidden in a midcentury modern bungalow complete with a living room, dining room, and courtyard pool. Check out the superfine 1970s vintage Rolex watches currently on display. 8440 Melrose Place
This celeb fave has won awards for its menswear; buttondown shirts, rolled-up pants, and long jackets
310-853-1900 therow.com
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FIG AND OLIVE Flavors of the French and Italian rivieras vie for attention at this spacious yet intimate eatery that has hosted presidents (Obama) and A-listers. Tuck into rosemary lamb chops and fig Gorgonzola tartlets while coveting the impressive wine and olive oil displays. 8490 Melrose Place 310-360-9100 figandolive.com
Can’t make it to Italy? Pop into this luxury brand’s boutique for fine leather Venetian handbags that are practically works of art, exquisitely detailed and awash in beautiful color. Shoes, jewelry, and ready-to-wear are also presented in this 2,727-square-foot gallery-like space.
gorgeous patterns. So refined, you’ll feel like former de la Renta client Jackie O.
Blowout Texturizer let you tame your tresses at home. 8457 Melrose Place
8446 Melrose Place 323-653-0200
323-655-7800 fekkai.com
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CAROLINA HERRERA
8445 Melrose Place 323-782-4970 bottegaveneta.com/us
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FRÉDÉRIC FEKKAI
Holding court in a quiet garden setting is the legendary couturier. Embroidered cocktail dresses, lace gowns, pencil skirts, boleros, swing coats—all have impeccable style, in fine fabrics and
The West Coast flagship Frédéric Fekkai salon has been pampering hair since 2007. Luckily, some of the magic is also available in a bottle. Popular picks like the Brilliant Glossing Crème and the
Award-winning designer Carolina Herrera is known for worldly, elegant fashion. The boutique brims with classic trousers, jackets in modern cuts, and dresses to make a woman look like a princess…or maybe a movie star, like Herrera fans Renée Zellweger and Amy Adams. 8441 Melrose Place 323-782-9090 carolinaherrera.com
MELROSE PLACE
31 Niki Schwan
60 Vanessa Bruno
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Fig and Olive
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32 Christofle
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61 Vera Wang
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Monique Lhullier
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33 A.P.C.
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62 Dedon
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The Perfumery
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34 Jean de Merry
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63 Cavendish Grey
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Kiki de Montparnasse
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35 Santa Maria Novella
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64 Makeup Mandy
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65 Kelly Wearstler
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John J. Nelson Antiques
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36 Marc Jacobs Men
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Mari Vanna
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37 Zero + Maria Corneja
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66 Theory
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38 Bookmarc
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67 Ten Over Six
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68 Dash
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Vince
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Nine Zero One Salon
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39 Pratesi
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Tamara Mellon
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40 Diesel
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69 Joie
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10 Paul Ferrante
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41 Marc Jacobs Women
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70 Nars Cosmetics
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11 The Line
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12 Marni
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13 Equipment
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42 Balenciaga
14 Frederic Fekkai 15 Irene Neuwirth 16 Isabel Marant
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43 Urth Caffe 44 Restoration Hardware 45 Rose Tarlow
71 Diane Von Furstenburg
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72 Marc by Marc Jacobs
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73 Herve Leger
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74 ES Nails
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75 Helmut Lang
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76 Alexander McQueen
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77 Chagoury Couture
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17 Temperly London
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46 Rag & Bone
18 J lloulian Rugs
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47 Cycle House
19 Chloé
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48 Alfred Coffee in the Alley
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79 Ink / Ink Sack
20 Oscar de la Renta
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49 L’Agent
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80 Suzanne Felsen
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81 Vivienne Westwood
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78 Sweet Lady Jane
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21 Bottega Veneta
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50 Alice and Olivia
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22 Carolina Herrera
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51 Comme Ça
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23 The Row
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52 Ago
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NORTH LA CIENEGA
24 L’Agence
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53 Farrow & Ball
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82 Neil Lane Jewelry
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25 Joe’s Jeans
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54 Lucques
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83 LIFT Gym
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26 Alfred Coffee & Kitchen
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55 The Left Shoe Company
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84 Rise Nation
27 Elodie K
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56 Jean Dousset Diamonds
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85 Siberian Floors
28 Kate Somerville Skin Care 8428C
57 Reebok Cross Fit
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86 Posh Kids
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29 SEV Laser
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58 Wanna Buy A Watch
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87 Beaming Café
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30 Croft Alley
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59 Taste
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88 EP Asian Dining/LP Rooftop Bar 603
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elcome to L.A.’s ultimate destination for luxury living. Whether you want to enjoy some retail therapy, decorate your home, grab a delicious bite, or get in a great workout, the Melrose District is home to the most “of-the-moment” establishments in L.A. Explore this triangular region’s eclectic array of shops, salons, restaurants, gyms, and more—all within less than a square mile. RETAIL FURNITURE/DESIGN RESTAURANT SALON GYM
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