Designer & streetwear · Melrose Ave from La Brea Ave west to Doheny Dr
West Hollywood & Melrose
Melrose, Robertson and the Strip.
Melrose Avenue runs from its vintage and streetwear strip between La Brea and Fairfax into West Hollywood's Design District, where designer boutiques, showrooms and galleries line Melrose, Beverly and Robertson. Quiet Melrose Place and the Sunset Strip's flagships and bookshops round it out.
Vintage · Designer · Sunset Strip
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- In our directory
- 33 shopseach one verified
- Where
- Melrose Ave from La Brea Ave west to Doheny DrDesigner & streetwear
- Right now
- Typical hours11am–7pm
- Getting here
- ParkingMelrose Ave has metered street parking, and Waring Ave and Martel Ave one block north have free street parking (Waring is off-limits Monday mornings for street sweeping). On Sundays the Melrose Trading Post at Fairfax High has limited free valet from Fairfax Ave at Clinton St.
Insider guide
Shopping WeHo & Melrose.
The story
West Hollywood's shopping runs along three streets rather than one. Melrose Ave carries it from La Brea Ave west to Doheny Dr, with Melrose Place tucked into the 8400 block. Beverly Blvd and Robertson Blvd west of La Cienega make up the Design District, and the Sunset Strip runs from Crescent Heights Blvd to Doheny Dr. César Pelli's blue-glass Pacific Design Center, nicknamed the Blue Whale, opened here in 1975.
East Melrose leans toward resale and vintage, with Crossroads Trading and the Sunday Melrose Trading Post. Melrose Place holds KHAITE, Violet Grey and Santa Maria Novella. West of La Cienega, Melrose fills with designer and LA labels like Maxfield, Jenni Kayne and Acne Studios, and Sunset is the streetwear and books stretch. It suits fashion shoppers, sneaker hunters and anyone furnishing a home.
What to Expect
Start east at Crossroads Trading, which buys and sells secondhand designer and mall-brand clothing. Reformation sells its dresses, denim and knits just west of Fairfax, and Double RL (8150) has heritage denim and Western-inspired menswear plus an antiques department. KHAITE's ivy-covered flagship sits at 8409 Melrose Ave, at the corner of Melrose Place, where STAUD (8409) does sculptural handbags and Violet Grey (8452) has a makeup studio.
Past La Cienega, Glossier (8523), BAPE (8575) and Sporty & Rich (8619) lead into the 8800 and 8900 blocks: Jenni Kayne (8810) for California womenswear and home, Maxfield (8825) for new collections mixed with luxury consignment and art, then Madhappy, James Perse, and Acne Studios with Byredo at 8920. On Robertson, Chrome Hearts (600 N) sells gothic sterling silver; on Beverly, Leica Store & Gallery (8783) shows cameras and exhibitions. Up on Sunset, Kith and The RealReal share 8500, SKIMS is at 8569, and Book Soup (8818) stocks over 60,000 titles.
Best Time to Visit
Most shops open around 10 or 11am and close between 6 and 8pm, with shorter Sunday hours. Crossroads stays open until 8pm Monday to Saturday. Sunday is the day for the Melrose Trading Post, when about 250 vendors fill the Fairfax High lot from 9am to 5pm, rain or shine, for a $2 entry. Sunday hours run short on Melrose Place, though: Violet Grey closes at 4pm and KHAITE at 5pm. Waring Ave's free parking is off-limits Monday mornings.
If You Only Have an Hour
Stay on Melrose Place. Start at KHAITE for pieces sold only there, then walk in to STAUD and Santa Maria Novella (8411) for Florentine soaps and perfumes. Get a coffee at Alfred (8428), and finish at Violet Grey (8452).
Where to Eat
Pink's Hot Dogs anchors the east end and stays open late, with chili dogs. On Melrose, Gracias Madre (8905) is plant-based Mexican with cashew cheese and an afternoon happy hour, and Alba (8451), near La Cienega, is the place for truffle agnolotti. Darling by Sean Brock serves wood-fired seafood and a limited number of dry-aged burgers each night. On the Strip, Saltie Girl does fried lobster and waffles, and Night + Market serves heavily spiced Northern Thai food.
The directory
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Fashion14 places
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The LA designer's store just off Melrose Place for relaxed California womenswear, cashmere knits and a home collection of furniture and decor.
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The LA brand's Melrose shop for soft cotton tees, sweats and casual separates for men and women, in a clean, minimal space.
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The Stockholm label's WeHo store for men's and women's ready-to-wear, denim, scarves and shoes; appointments are available.
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The LA-founded sportswear brand's Melrose store for heavyweight hoodies, sweatpants and graphic tees, with seasonal capsule drops.
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The Copenhagen brand's West Hollywood store for printed dresses, denim, knitwear and its Bou bags and buckle shoes.
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The New York designer's Beverly Blvd boutique for bohemian dresses and apparel, plus jewelry, bags, shoes, swimwear and denim.
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The wellness-minded label's LA flagship, opened April 2026, with logo sweats, tees, accessories and lifestyle goods plus LA exclusives and vintage tees.
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The Japanese streetwear label's Melrose store, known for camo prints, shark hoodies and limited sneaker and tee drops.
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Ronnie Fieg's streetwear store on the Sunset Strip for Kith's own collections, brand collaborations and a deep sneaker wall.
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Kim Kardashian's shapewear and basics brand's Sunset Blvd store, with loungewear, underwear and bodysuits to try on in person.
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The skate and streetwear label's Sunset Strip store, where weekly product drops draw lines; hoodies, tees, caps and accessories.
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The New York label's LA flagship in an ivy-covered building at Melrose Place, designed by Griffin Frazen, with womenswear, bags and shoes plus exclusives sold only here.
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The LA-born label's Melrose Place shop for its sculptural handbags and colorful womenswear, from knit dresses to swim and shoes.
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The LA-born sustainable womenswear label's Melrose store, just west of Fairfax, with its dresses, denim, knits and shoes, plus a Melrose-specific edit on its site.
Beauty4 places
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The Swedish fragrance house's Melrose Ave shop for perfumes, candles, body care and leather goods, a good stop for testing scents in person.
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The beauty brand's Melrose Ave store where you can try its skincare, makeup and fragrance, including Boy Brow and the Glossier You scent.
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The beauty retailer's Melrose Place flagship, stocking skincare, makeup and fragrance, with a makeup studio, color matching and fragrance-layering appointments.
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The Florentine apothecary's Melrose Place shop, selling the centuries-old house's perfumes, soaps, skincare and home fragrances in its traditional bottles and packaging.
Vintage3 places
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The luxury resale company's Melrose Ave store selling authenticated secondhand designer clothing, bags, jewelry and watches, and taking consignments.
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A Sunday flea market in the Fairfax High School lot with nearly 250 vendors selling vintage clothing, furniture, art and handmade goods; proceeds support the school.
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A buy-sell-trade resale shop at Melrose and Martel, selling secondhand designer and mall-brand clothing and buying from walk-ins through drop-off or an app waitlist.
Home2 places
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An interiors shop on Robertson Blvd selling furnishings, decor and art, listed under Art in the Design District directory.
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A Beverly Blvd linens shop for fine bed linens, towels and bath textiles, useful for gifts or a full bedding refresh.
Books2 places
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An independent bookstore on the Sunset Strip with over 60,000 titles, strong in art, film, music and LA history, plus magazines and comics.
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A small rare-book dealer tucked behind Book Soup, specializing in collectible first editions and signed copies.
Luxury1 place
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A long-running Melrose Ave designer store mixing new collections with luxury consignment, art and collectible objects; the city's own guide singles it out for unusual finds.
Jewelry1 place
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The LA brand's Robertson Blvd store for its gothic sterling silver jewelry, leather jackets and cross-motif clothing and accessories.
Boutiques1 place
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A Robertson Blvd boutique with a Euro-leaning edit of designer womenswear and accessories, in the Design District's southern end near Beverly Blvd.
Design1 place
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The interior designer's Melrose Ave atelier showing his bespoke furniture and fabrics alongside rare books and art.
Specialty1 place
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Leica's Beverly Blvd store and gallery for the German brand's cameras, lenses and accessories, with photography books and rotating exhibitions.
Dining1 place
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A Melrose Ave restaurant in the Design District, listed under Food & Drinks in the district directory; a handy dinner stop after showroom browsing.
Menswear1 place
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Ralph Lauren's RRL store for heritage denim, workwear and Western-inspired menswear and womenswear, plus an antiques and vintage department. Sits a few blocks west of Fairfax.
Coffee1 place
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The LA coffee chain's cafe on Melrose Place among the designer boutiques, for espresso drinks between shops. A separate Alfred sits at 8509 Melrose Ave in West Hollywood.
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Typical hours
Most shops keep the hours below.
Hours vary by individual store. Always check with specific retailers.
Eat, drink, stay
Between shops, close by.
Top restaurants nearby
All of Eat →- Pink's Hot DogsHot dogs · Hot dog stand at La Brea and Melrose, open late, with chili dogs, a 12-inch jalapeño dog and named specials such as the Brando and the Ozzy Spicy Dog.
- Gracias MadreVegan Mexican · Plant-based Mexican restaurant on Melrose Ave in West Hollywood. Order the cashew cheese and meat-free tamales; there is an afternoon happy hour.$$
- AlbaItalian · Italian restaurant on Melrose Ave near La Cienega, brought from New York by Major Food Group alumni. Order the truffle agnolotti.$$$
- Darling by Sean BrockAmerican · Sean Brock's restaurant on Robertson Blvd serving wood-fired seafood and beef, plus a limited number of dry-aged burgers each night.$$$
- Saltie GirlSeafood · Boston seafood restaurant's Sunset Strip location. Order fried lobster and waffles, a lobster roll, raw bar items or tinned fish.$$$
- Night + MarketNorthern Thai · Kris Yenbamroong's Thai restaurant on the Sunset Strip, serving heavily spiced Northern Thai dishes. Order sticky rice alongside to balance the heat.$$
Top hotels nearby
All of Stay →- Michelin 2 Keys
Chateau Marmont
63-room hotel modeled on a Loire Valley chateau, operating since 1929 above the Sunset Strip, with a pool, garden and Bar Marmont.
8221 Sunset Boulevard · - Michelin Key
Sunset Tower Hotel
81-room Art Deco former apartment tower on the Sunset Strip; the Tower Bar occupies Bugsy Siegel's former apartment.
8358 W Sunset Boulevard · - Michelin Key
The Sun Rose
149-room Sunset Strip hotel (formerly Pendry West Hollywood) with a rooftop pool, spa, 100-seat concert hall and bowling alley.
8430 Sunset Boulevard · - Michelin Key
Chamberlain West Hollywood
115-room hotel in a 1970s building on a residential street between Sunset and Santa Monica boulevards, with a rooftop pool.
1000 Westmount Drive · - Michelin Key
Hotel 850 SVB
23-room residential-style boutique hotel built around a century-old bungalow, with a rooftop terrace and outdoor fireplace.
850 N San Vicente Blvd · - Michelin Key
Soho House Holloway
34-room adults-only Soho House near the Sunset Strip; hotel guests get member access, including the Mandolin Mezze rooftop.
8465 Holloway Drive ·
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Getting here
Parking and transit.
- PParkingMelrose Ave has metered street parking, and Waring Ave and Martel Ave one block north have free street parking (Waring is off-limits Monday mornings for street sweeping). On Sundays the Melrose Trading Post at Fairfax High has limited free valet from Fairfax Ave at Clinton St.
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