Boutique Blues: L.A.'s Best Jeans

by Cadien Clark - Citysearch Contributor - 3,348 Reviews - 58 Lists

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Updated: September 14, 2009

Get a leg up: There will always be kickin' new arrivals at great L.A. boutiques every season. But in our town, where designer denim is essentially formal wear, we're always flush with big, beautiful stores devoted to the art of uncovering the perfect wash, fit and flair for your favorite fancy pants. Find out where to go for the best premium jeans in Los Angeles.

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  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended A G
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    107 S Robertson, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    It's worth enduring the paparazzi madness to visit Adriano Goldschmied's Robertson flagship. Legendary vintage-looking washes combined with diverse, modern cuts account for the widespread appeal of these relatively comfy, super-stylish pants. Lasso yourself a pair.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average American Rag Maison
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    150 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

    World Denim Bar at this La Brea mainstay is as big as an arena football field, and it carries some serious first-stringers like Earnest Sewn, Genetic Denim, Goldsign, J Brand, Rag and Bone, Helmut Lang, Loomstate and Denim Design Lab, to name a very few. In other words, this is fantasy-league territory for true blue addicts.

  3. 3 Antik Denim
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    8013 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)

    "Antique" it ain't. Yet another denim emporium on the Rue de Robertson, this shop draws the celebs and civilians alike. Maybe it's all those perfect mag placements and "just like us" moments tagged for the masses. Whatever the cause, they are pretty haute right now.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Denim Revival
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    8044 W Third St, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    Formerly Denim Doctors, one of the coolest stores in the City of Angels is still known for its incredible denim ER/jeans trauma unit. You're in good hands with Third Street's backroom master seamstresses. And if you feel like doing more than restoration, there's a good selection of vintage trousers for the taking.

  5. 5 Diesel
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    8401 Melrose Pl, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    One of Melrose Place's shiniest additions happens to be the home of this fashion powerhouse, which happens to house one of the city's best denim collections. Arguably the line behind the designer jeans movement (Don't you remember that first pair of Diesel's?), this glossy shop is a fitting shrine to the dark dye/low-slung jean.

  6. 6 Paige
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    116 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048 (map)

    Most of us put the trying on of jeans right up there with public speaking engagements, but Paige was actually a fit model for years before deciding to design a line for women in need of her figure-flattering expertise. It worked. Her Robertson emporium is full of denim guaranteed to make you look hip without looking hippy.

  7. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Planet Blue Essentials
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    3835 Cross Creek Rd Ste 13A, Malibu, CA 90265 (map)

    Malibu's most wanted bums: The wall of denim is this Cross Creek shop's standout asset. So, giddy up down PCH for Rock & Republic, Seven and loads of trousers fit for Neptune's Net, Nobu or wherever the beach day/night takes you.

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Blue Jeans Bar
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    1409 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (map)

    The wilds of Montana (Ave) are surprisingly full of options for cowgirls and boys looking for a home on the range on L.A.'s blue jean landscape. No place is quite as perfectly named as this faux-saloon that actually serves beer on occasion. Rustle yourself up a new pair of William Rast, Modern Amusement, 1921, People's Liberation, Stitch's, or similar.

  9. 9 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average True Religion
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    130 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    The gods aren't crazy: With a name this dramatic, the goods better live up to it. These do. TR's are known for their colorful threads, flair, snug fits and that she's-still-wearing-those-from-two-years-ago-and-they-look-fresh quality. Truly.