2022 Gift Guide, Part 4 | Visit the Melrose Arts District For the Best in Local Holiday Shopping

By Deb Brosseau

This fourth and final holiday gift guide showcases the diversity of businesses found in the Melrose Arts District. Yep, we’re known for vintage and sneaks, but there’s so much more. There’s no doubt you’ll find something perfect for your gift recipient somewhere on Melrose. There are surprises and treats through every door.

CAP’N ON MELROSE

Give yourself some time at Cap’n on Melrose if you know your recipient is into cap culture. The selection here is massive and includes pretty much every team you can think of but with a special L.A. focus. Add a cap pin to personalize and you got yourself an A+ gift.

CAP’N ON MELROSE
IG: @capnonmelrose
7555 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90046
323-272-3722
Open noon – 7p Sunday – Saturday

DOMAINE LA

You can’t go wrong gifting a fine bottle of wine. DomaineLA curates an exceptional selection so you won’t leave empty-handed. You’ve got reds, whites, and all the colors. Bubbles if you want ‘em. National, international. Natural, organic. Expert advice to help you sort it out.

DOMAINE LA
IG : @domainela
6801 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90038
323-932-0280
Open Sunday noon – 6p, Monday noon – 7p, Tuesday – Saturday 11a – 7p

 

GIRL CRUSH

If your giftie embraces their ultra-feminine side, you’ll find exactly what they love at Girl Crush. Frilly and sexy outfits in eye-popping colors and fabrics, blinged out press-on nails, accessories for days. Need to buy for the coolest kid? Check out the baby line, too.

GIRL CRUSH
IG: @wearegirlcrush
7607 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90046
Open 12p – 7p Monday – Saturday, Sunday 12p – 6p

 

L.A. EYEWORKS

Never doubt the impact of eyewear beyond the practical to great fashion. Every year, the glasses at L.A. Eyeworks just get cooler and cooler, and make bigger and bigger statements. If you’re gifting a fashion freak, check out L.A. Eyeworks.

L.A. EYEWORKS
IG: @laeyeworks
7407 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90046
323-653-8255
Open Monday – Saturday 11a – 7p

 

POSERS

It’s almost inconceivable how many different types of Docs are available at Posers. Every color, style, heel, embellishment, size. And that’s not all. Posers has been serving British fashion since 1990, and that includes Ben Sherman, Fred Perry, and other excellent subculture designers.

POSERS
IG: @posers_hollywood
7417 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90046
323-653-4393
Open Sunday – Friday noon – 6p, Saturday noon – 7p

About Deb Brosseau

Deborah Brosseau provides audience development services to arts & entertainment, lifestyle, and non-profit clients. She is a freelance writer, providing anything from local listicles to corporate profiles for various online publications. Having first experienced Melrose in the ’80s, she enjoys writing about the old school creatives as well as the progressive new ones.