Los
Angeles has so much available in the way of shopping we could
not possibly list all it has to offer. What we have done
is provide information about the different areas that are famous
for shopping. You can shop among the stars on Rodeo Drive
and purchase the latest fashions in the Fashion District.
If you have planed a day for shopping, please use the information
below to guide you.
Places to Shop
Rodeo
Drive - is the ultimate chic street in that
world-renowned city of the rich and famous, Beverly Hills.
Perhaps no where else in the Los Angeles Basin is there a
greater concentration of celebrities and, pardon the expression,
ordinary folks shopping, strolling and dining together in a
single locale than on Rodeo Drive.
Among the more well-known star-frequented establishments along
Rodeo's three blocks of fancy foods and fashion is Jose Eber's
Salon de Beaute. Tucked inside Two Rodeo Drive, a picturesque
European-style village graced with swank boutiques, including
the largest Tiffany & Co. store outside of New York, Jose
Eber's clientele ranges from the ultrafamous, such as Elizabeth
Taylor, who brought Monsieur Eber to the forefront of hair
stylists, to the curious LA. visitor in search of a quality
coif. Other locals with a flair for hair -- each with their own
special customers -- include Vidal Sassoon, Georgette Klinger
and Fernando Romero. Boutiques galore dot Rodeo Drive,
from its southernmost end at Wilshire Boulevard to its most
northern point at "Little" Santa Monica Boulevard.
Women who enjoy following the latest fashions from the world's
top designers will be happy to know that Gianni Versace, Georgio
Armani, Mila Schon, Adrienne Vittadini and many others are all
represented along Rodeo.
Wilshire
Boulevard - at the foot of Rodeo. On either side
of the exquisite Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel but particularly
to the west, between Roxbury and Crescent drives, you will find
Neiman-Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and the latest major department
store in the district, Barney's of New York.
Fashion
District - Shoppers interested in tackling one of LA's best
shopping experiences, the Fashion District, can easily
strategize their shopping plans with a map offered by the
Downtown Property Owners Association. The map details the
multiple shopping opportunities of this 56-block district, which
is a mélange of wholesalers, manufacturers and retailers that
sell an assortment of merchandise including contemporary
clothing, children's wear, men's wear, fabrics, accessories and
textiles at discounted prices. In addition, the map details
public transportation routes throughout the Fashion District
plus includes tips on where to find designer merchandise and the
dates of sample sales at wholesale facilities. Locations of
parking lots/structures, banks/ATMs, restrooms and restaurants
are also highlighted
Ventura
Boulevard
- From Coldwater Canyon to Laurel Canyon, Ventura
Boulevard has maintained a Iow profile as the shopping mecca to
the stars. Celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Heather Locklear and
Arnold Schwarzenegger have been spotted perusing the wares of
the boulevard's unique and upscale shops. Everything from home
decorating-shops like the ivy Cottage, to Dungarees, a
haven for denim lovers can be found here. Children of the rich
and famous shop at Offspring while their parents browse
upstairs at Ron Ross - the Barney's of the Valley. And when
thoughts turn from clothing to food, Venture Boulevard provides
many different kinds of trendy restaurants such as Pinot Bistro.
Silver
Lake District
- A funky little neighborhood on the border of Los
Feliz and Hollywood is the rave among famous celebrities, young
adults, teenagers and even world-class designers. Dubbed as a
mini-version of New York's Soho or London's Carnaby Street, the
Silver Lake district is a fashion mecca, outfitted with trendy
boutiques and street vendors featuring vintage and used
clothing. Here shoppers indulge in the truest offbeat
style--hand-beaded cardigan sweaters, retro 60's clothing,
stiletto heels, alligator handbags, chunky bead necklaces,
polyester jumpsuits and faux fur coats. Other shops include the
Soap Plant which sells--besides soap, a variety of knickknacks
from greeting cards to body oils and also features a changing
art exhibit. Centered on Vermont Avenue and Sunset Boulevard,
the Silver Lake District is also adjacent to the popular Dresden
Room.
Los
Angeles has so much available in the way of shopping we could
not possibly list all it has to offer. What we have done
is provide information about the different areas that are famous
for shopping. You can shop among the stars on Rodeo Drive
and purchase the latest fashions in the Fashion District.
If you have planed a day for shopping, please use the information
below to guide you.