Melrose Heights, Los Angeles Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest shops in Melrose Heights, Los Angeles.

Creatures of Comfort

Creatures of Comfort is actually rather restless--anxious to find who's next in fashion and scouring near and far to make it happen. Looking far they introduce up and coming labels from Japan,...

Decades

In an era where trends turn on a dime, it's useful sometimes to remind ourselves that good designs never go out of style. So it's only appropriate that in the rather trend obsessed Los...

Decades Two

In an era where trends turn on a dime, it's useful sometimes to remind ourselves that good designs never go out of style. So it's only appropriate that in the rather trend obsessed Los...

Denmark 50

Denmark 5000 is more like it. Denmark 50 stocks classic Danish furnish by the the hundreds. The showroom is overflowing with Danish chairs, tables and larger pieces. Classic pieces by Wegner,...

Fitzsu

When you happen upon a design store and the salesperson (adorned in all black of course) encourages you to pick up items and fiddle with them you know you're on to something. This was exactly...

Kidrobot

To call Kidrobot just a toy store would be like calling Barneys just a department store. The cool, quirky store was a pioneer in selling designer toys. These vinyl, plush and plastic toys are...

Kiki de Monparnasse

Imagine that, someone actually managed to create a sex shop that's actually sexy (and not gross or creepy). Kiki de Montparnasse does have some rather sleek "instruments of...

Moss

More museum of industrial design than design store, Moss displays its collection of exquisite modernist home accessories like artwork. Among the items are toasters, toothbrush holders, colanders...

Resurrection Vintage

Expect to pay more for a vintage dress at Resurrection then you have ever paid for a brand new one. Then expect to be grateful for the honor. Carrying the very best of vintage clothing and...

Tart

If Tart were to have a motto it would be "You are what you eat on." The airy space is primarily dedicated to tableware, flatware and table linens. From chic versions of the everyday...

Xin

Lest we think fashion is getting too serious or too self-important there's Xin, a shop that understands that sometimes a cute dress is quite enough. Xin's own label Issho is all about...

Creatures of Comfort

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Creatures of Comfort is actually rather restless--anxious to find who's next in fashion and scouring near and far to make it happen. Looking far they introduce up and coming labels from Japan, the UK and France. Looking near they are among the most ardent supporters of emerging LA talent. The goods--an amazing variety of clothing, shoes and...

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Address:
7971 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-655-7855
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-7 Sat: 12-6

Tags: avant-garde, women's accessories, women's clothing

Decades

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In an era where trends turn on a dime, it's useful sometimes to remind ourselves that good designs never go out of style. So it's only appropriate that in the rather trend obsessed Los Angeles, Decades and Decades Two are around. Decades focus on high-end designer vintage clothing. Stephen Sprouse to Chanel, Halston to Gucci an...

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Address:
8214 1/2 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-655-0223
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-6 Sun: Closed

Tags: designer vintage, vintage clothing

Decades Two

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In an era where trends turn on a dime, it's useful sometimes to remind ourselves that good designs never go out of style. So it's only appropriate that in the rather trend obsessed Los Angeles, Decades and Decades Two are around. Decades focus on high-end designer vintage clothing. Stephen Sprouse to Chanel, Halston to Gucci an...

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Address:
8214 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-655-1960
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-6 Sun: Closed

Tags: designer resale, women's clothing

Denmark 50

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Denmark 5000 is more like it. Denmark 50 stocks classic Danish furnish by the the hundreds. The showroom is overflowing with Danish chairs, tables and larger pieces. Classic pieces by Wegner, Juhl and others abound. There's just too much stuff for any kind of minimalist gesture. Here the furniture is lined up next to each other with...

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Address:
7974 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-653-9726
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:30-5:30 Sun: Closed

Tags: denmark, mid-century modern, scandinavia, vintage ceramics, vintage furniture

Fitzsu

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When you happen upon a design store and the salesperson (adorned in all black of course) encourages you to pick up items and fiddle with them you know you're on to something. This was exactly our experience at Fitzsu. The sanitary appearing space displays items carefully, but also reminds us that all these bright shiny gadgets are supposed...

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Address:
7970 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-655-1908
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat-Sun: 12-5

Tags: design, good for gifts, home accessories, kitchen, men's accessories, modern, office, tableware, watches

Kidrobot

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To call Kidrobot just a toy store would be like calling Barneys just a department store. The cool, quirky store was a pioneer in selling designer toys. These vinyl, plush and plastic toys are designed by (primarily Asian) artists and often manufactured in very limited editions. They're intricate, creative and often rather strange toys the...

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Address:
7972 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-782-1411
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 11-6

Tags: toys, urban vinyl

Kiki de Monparnasse

Imagine that, someone actually managed to create a sex shop that's actually sexy (and not gross or creepy). Kiki de Montparnasse does have some rather sleek "instruments of pleasure" but they're really more of a sex lifestyle store. For starters they have their own line of lingerie and loungewear, massage and body oils and...

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Address:
8280 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-951-9545
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7

Tags: adult toys, lingerie

Moss

More museum of industrial design than design store, Moss displays its collection of exquisite modernist home accessories like artwork. Among the items are toasters, toothbrush holders, colanders and ashtrays and larger items such as coffee tables and chairs. The prices will sometimes make you feel like you are buying art right off a...

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Address:
8444 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90069

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Phone: 1-323-866-5260
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: Closed

Tags: design, furniture, gadgets, home accessories, lighting, men's accessories, modern, tableware, watches, women's accessories

Resurrection Vintage

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Expect to pay more for a vintage dress at Resurrection then you have ever paid for a brand new one. Then expect to be grateful for the honor. Carrying the very best of vintage clothing and accessories including a few dozen incarnations of The Perfect Dress (tm), Resurrection is the place to go for that bold outfit you can be sure know one else...

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Address:
8006 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-651-5516
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Tags: designer vintage, vintage clothing

Tart

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If Tart were to have a motto it would be "You are what you eat on." The airy space is primarily dedicated to tableware, flatware and table linens. From chic versions of the everyday coffee mug to pristine bone china to modern Danish place settings the store provides perfect accompaniment to hectic family dinners and haughty dinner...

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Address:
7977 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-653-8278
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: By Appointment

Tags: ceramics, home accessories, tableware

Xin

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Lest we think fashion is getting too serious or too self-important there's Xin, a shop that understands that sometimes a cute dress is quite enough. Xin's own label Issho is all about color, fun and femininity--a bright red blouse, a killer print dress and the like. The in house collection is paired with equally fun clothing and...

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Address:
8064 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90046

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Phone: 1-323-653-2188
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-7:30 Sun: 12-6

Tags: local designers, women's accessories, women's clothing

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