FROM THE BLOG

By Deb Brosseau

The Melrose Arts District continues to be one of the best art and shopping areas in Southern California. This year, all the doors are open for you to not only revisit our long-time businesses, but get acquainted with the cool new additions to Melrose Avenue.

There are so many unique and exciting places to shop, you might not know where to start! While we suggest planning a full day so you can see (and eat) everything we offer, here are some suggestions to get you started.

CHANTELLE ON MELROSE

After spending nearly two years in cozy COVIDwear, it’s time to restock the closet with going-out attire. Chantelle knows that we want to still feel good in clothes, so it’s got all the silky, satiny, velvety dresses and sets your fashion-forward giftee will love to wear on any night out.

CHANTELLE ON MELROSE
IG: @chantellonmelrose
7309 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90046
(323) 934-0204
Monday 12p – 6p
Tuesday 2p – 7p
Wednesday 12p – 7p
Friday 1130a – 7p
Saturday 1130a – 7p
Sunday 1130a – 530p

ESSEX CLOTHING / EYE CANDY LA

Here’s a two-fer: an awesome t-shirt collection AND some incredible jewelry for a little extra.
Shirts for all ages, shapes, and interests (especially music) overflow the shelves at Essex. And the gorgeous unisex boho necklaces enhance any casual or dressy outfit.

ESSEX CLOTHING / EYE CANDY LA
IG : @eyecandylosangeles
7425 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90046
(323) 658-8611
Open 1030a – 7p

MOIST

For some premium menswear, elevated sporty, and on-trend casual, Moist is the place to shop. This season, sweaters and jackets are both tailored, lush, and perfect for the guy who loves to be in fashion but also get long wear from quality clothing.

MOIST
IG: @m.premium_clothing
7526 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90046
(323) 655-5760
Daily 11a – 7p

SHOE WHORE

Speaking of going-out wear, we all have a friend who LOVES a statement shoe. Let them know how you see all their fabness with a pair of awe-inspiring platforms from Shoe Whore, the foot fantasy shop curated by long-time trendscendent Melrose designer, Cosmo.

SHOE WHORE
IG: @cosmoanddonato
7612 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90046
(323) 375-5335
Open 12p – 8p

TYPHOON

Your giftee is a music lover and has a flamboyant sense of style. Typhoon is a Melrose must-shop for emo, punk, goth, and all-around “I should be on stage” jackets and pants. Leather, sequins (so many sequins!), embroidery – everything to make your special Killjoy happy.

TYPHOON
7601 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90046
(323) 655-8985