West Hollywood, Los Angeles Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest independent shops in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Alpha

After the "Queer Eye For The Straight Guy"-ification of America, men everywhere were left wondering "where do I go to buy high-end facial cleansers, modern home goods and stylish...

Bird

With a plethora of clothing from up-and-coming, often European labels it's safe to say that this Bird has been around. Not content to let designers find the boutique, Bird seems on a mission...

Blackman Cruz

At Blackman Cruz the objects either came from dead people, are made from dead people or animals or could easily kill you. By objects that came from dead people we of course mean antiques, but...

Book Soup

Lest you think that Los Angeles is devoid of culture enter Book Soup, a heady, vibrant space that looks more like an expansive personal library than a retail book store. Floor to ceiling shelves...

De La Espada

De La Espada's process is a simple one really. They take brilliant black walnut and white oak from sustainable forests in the US and turn them into modern furniture pieces using traditional...

Duncan Quinn

Combine fine European suitings and shirtings with some hints of funky, fun American style and we get Duncan Quinn. The shop offers the hallmark service of any European tailor--bespoke suits...

Mystery Pier Books

The mystery in Mystery Pier Books could be referring as much to the narrow, dark passageway one must traverse to reach the shop than to the number of rare, first-edition mystery and crime novels...

NoHo Modern

Noho Modern is more furniture gallery than furniture store. The furniture pieces, mostly from the mid-20th century, are first class representations of mid-century design with prices to match. The...

Roseark

Roseark does not concern itself much with the myriad lines of jewelry using semi-precious stones or inexpensive materials like glass and resin. The one of a kind jewelry and accessories boutique...

Soolip Bungalow

Soolip Bungalow may have left the paper behind, but borrowing the aesthetic that helped make Soolip Paperie a success has worked out well. The store carries a varying collection of pretty, elegant...

Soolip Paperie & Press

What started as one person's passion for paper has turned into a perfect little paper shop. Soolip carries its paper by the sheet. Traditional Japanese papers, unique Parisian papers and...

Alpha

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After the "Queer Eye For The Straight Guy"-ification of America, men everywhere were left wondering "where do I go to buy high-end facial cleansers, modern home goods and stylish accessories?" Look no further than Alpha. The store has a little bit of everything needed to spruce up a man's life, with an emphasis toward classy, elegant wares. There are a few racks and...

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Address:
8625 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood CA 90069

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Phone: 1-310-855-0775
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Tags: gadgets, good for gifts, men's accessories

Bird

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With a plethora of clothing from up-and-coming, often European labels it's safe to say that this Bird has been around. Not content to let designers find the boutique, Bird seems on a mission to track down little-known talents a few seasons before other boutiques will pick up on them. Soft femininity is the prevalent aesthetic. Expect lots of white and off-white dresses and separates in...

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Address:
8423 Melrose Place Suite B
West Hollywood CA 90069

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Phone: 1-323-651-9920

Tags: women's accessories, women's clothing

Blackman Cruz

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At Blackman Cruz the objects either came from dead people, are made from dead people or animals or could easily kill you. By objects that came from dead people we of course mean antiques, but Blackman Cruz' selections are decidedly dark or just pain odd--framed mug shots, any number of phalluses, industrial tools and so on. Made from people or animals are everything bronze dipped skulls...

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Address:
800 North La Cienega Boulevard
West Hollywood CA 90069

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Phone: 1-310-657-9228

Tags: antiques, curiosities, furniture, home accessories

Book Soup

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Lest you think that Los Angeles is devoid of culture enter Book Soup, a heady, vibrant space that looks more like an expansive personal library than a retail book store. Floor to ceiling shelves house books on every topic imaginable, but stress art, photography and film titles to accommodate the creative clientele. The store also makes it a point to carry international, university and small...

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Address:
8818 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood CA 90069

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Phone: 1-310-659-3110
Hours: Mon-Sun: 9-9

Tags: books

De La Espada

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De La Espada's process is a simple one really. They take brilliant black walnut and white oak from sustainable forests in the US and turn them into modern furniture pieces using traditional craftsmanship methods at a workshop in Spain. These sleek, substantial pieces honor the superior materials and expert craftsmen that begot them.

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Address:
8483 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood CA 90069

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Phone: 1-323-951-0185
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

Tags: furniture, modern

Duncan Quinn

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Combine fine European suitings and shirtings with some hints of funky, fun American style and we get Duncan Quinn. The shop offers the hallmark service of any European tailor--bespoke suits carefully crafted from a variety of luxurious fabrics--but the atmosphere and accompanying clothing is decidedly less stuffy and traditional. Those without the funds for such an indulgence will still want to...

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Address:
8380 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood CA 90069

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Phone: 1-323-782-9205

Tags: custom-made, men's accessories, men's clothing

Mystery Pier Books

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The mystery in Mystery Pier Books could be referring as much to the narrow, dark passageway one must traverse to reach the shop than to the number of rare, first-edition mystery and crime novels inside. A humble landmark in the center of West Hollywood, the shop curates a collection of rare books that not only covers mysteries, but also American and British literature at large. While...

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Address:
8826 West Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood CA 90069

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Phone: 1-310-657-5557

Tags: books, mystery, rare books

NoHo Modern

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Noho Modern is more furniture gallery than furniture store. The furniture pieces, mostly from the mid-20th century, are first class representations of mid-century design with prices to match. The pieces are more serious than playful, with lots of grand rosewood sideboards, opulent marble tables and dark leather chairs.

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Address:
750 North La Cienega Boulevard
West Hollywood CA 90069

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Phone: 1-310-360-3990
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-6 Sat: 12-5 Sun: Closed

Tags: vintage furniture, vintage home accessories

Roseark

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Roseark does not concern itself much with the myriad lines of jewelry using semi-precious stones or inexpensive materials like glass and resin. The one of a kind jewelry and accessories boutique (formerly called Kaviar and Kind) seeks out unique jewelry and accessory pieces that combine luxurious materials in daring, unorthodox constructions. A gold ring with diamond accents is shaped like an...

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Address:
8553 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood CA 90069

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Phone: 1-310-659-8857
Hours: By Appointment

Tags: jewelry, women's accessories

Soolip Bungalow

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Soolip Bungalow may have left the paper behind, but borrowing the aesthetic that helped make Soolip Paperie a success has worked out well. The store carries a varying collection of pretty, elegant items. A small selection of women's clothing and lingerie are in one corner, a bureau of fine bath products in another. Lighting and a few pieces of furniture are scattered about. Candles,...

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Address:
8646 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood CA 90048

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Phone: 1-310-360-1512
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Tags: good for gifts, home accessories

Soolip Paperie & Press

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What started as one person's passion for paper has turned into a perfect little paper shop. Soolip carries its paper by the sheet. Traditional Japanese papers, unique Parisian papers and modern printed papers are among the selection. The store also carries a wide assortment of cards--from its own line of letterpress cards to hip (and often handmade) cards from a variety of small...

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Address:
8646 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood CA 90069

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Phone: 1-310-360-0545
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-5

Tags: custom-made, paper goods
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