Downtown L.A. | February 24, 2022
Boutique & Concept Stores
From designer boutiques to quirky concept stores, Downtown LA boasts an eclectic shopping experience. To name a few, find beautiful coffee table books at Hennessey + Ingalls, limited edition streetwear at Dover Street Market, and delicate Japanese pottery at Kinto. Explore our favorite swoon-worthy gems, waiting to be discovered across Downtown.
ROW DTLA
There’s no way to grasp the size and scope of ROW DTLA without seeing it in person — the impressive curation of places to eat, shop, work, and just chill includes Japanese food at Hayato (order a bento box), and the flakiest, crunchiest fried chicken we’ve ever had at chef Kuniko Yagi’s Pikunico. Stores focus on local businesses like Erica Tanov, Kinto, Ahlem, and Bodega—arguably the most well-stocked sneaker store in the city. On weekends, the streets are closed off to cars, leaving ample space to walk around and explore; be sure to stop by on Sundays, when Smorgasburg LA’s food trucks take over next door at the Alameda Produce Market.
777 Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
ERICA TANOV
We’ve admired designer Erica Tanov’s bohemian printed separates and eclectic selection of fashion and homewares since we discovered her namesake Berkeley boutique nearly 10 years ago. Tanov has that cool-girl knack for finding unexpected items, be it a linen blouse made in India, a pair of edgy Officine Creative black boots, or a set of vintage jewel-colored cocktail glasses. Find her bohemian inventory in its latest location in Downtown’s vibrant and artsy Row.
1318 E. 7th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Kinto
New to DTLA, Kinto focuses on striking a balance between beauty and functionality in building out the ultimate home cook’s kitchen. In other words, not only will the delicate Japanese pottery and double-wall champagne glasses on offer add pizzazz to your counters but, thanks to Kinto’s obsession with quality, they’ll stand the test of time, too.
767 S. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
These Days
Located on an unassuming corner, this gallery-boutique hybrid is one of the most delightfully unexpected finds in LA. At These Days, owners Jodi and Stephen Zeigler curate a wide range of art ranging from nostalgic punk rock memorabilia to experimental photography and mixed media pieces. On the other side of the light-filled space, their boutique offers a curated mix of wares including indigo-dyed fabrics, Le Feu de L’eau candles, and out-of-print photography books, all of which make for ideal gifts.
118 Winston St., 2nd FL.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Poketo
Poketo founders Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung—partners in business and in life—have a whimsical aesthetic that’s all their own, and their shop in the Line Hotel explodes with color and a sense of playfulness. We’re usually tempted by everything here, whether it’s the beautifully illustrated notebooks, a stack of richly patterned textiles, or a set of quirky ceramic mugs.
3513 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Hennessey + Ingalls
https://www.hennesseyingalls.com
As the West Coast’s largest art and architecture-centric bookstore, this is the sort of place where you can easily rack up excess baggage charges with beautiful coffee table books.
300 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Dover Street Market
https://losangeles.doverstreetmarket.com
Just blocks from restaurant hot spots Bestia and Bavel in the Arts District, Dover Street Market is an expansive, industrial-chic, multi-brand boutique featuring on-trend designer collections. This includes Japanese brand gender-bending tailoring, Chanel fine jewelry, Gucci dresses, as well as limited edition streetwear and sneakers…all on display in a beautifully designed, 15,000 square foot space.
608 Imperial Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Acne Studios Eastern Columbia Building
Explore the Stockholm-based fashion house’s high-end apparel, footwear, and accessories in the glamorous, 1930s Art Deco Eastern Columbia Building.
855 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
BNKR
Discover a range of women’s apparel, shoes, and accessories — sourced from emerging Australian designers — at this Broadway boutique.
901 S. Broadway & W. 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
