Lily Et Cie
(310) 724-5757
9044 Burton Way
Beverly Hills,
CA
90211
34.0719
-118.389
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills
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The Goods
Dedicated to putting forth one Oscar dress a year, the fabled Lily helped kick off Hollywood's vintage trend. Her collections have an excellent pedigree--over 25 years and counting--but aren't for the thrifty. The racks are packed with iconic Yves St. Laurent blouses, Pucci, Balenciaga and Givenchy dresses and Gucci and Chanel suits.
The Scene
Owner Rita Watnick coddles her celeb and Beverly Hills clients, emphasizing personal tailoring, which is vital for the lush, form-fitting articles from the '40s, '50s and '60s. Accordingly, her gowns, cocktail dresses and haute couture eveningwear have a flawless reputation. She always purveys handbags by the likes of Hermes and Judith Leiber, not to mention jewelry by William de Lillo and Kenneth Jay Lane.
User Reviews
samlidell
June 18, 2008
How they can possibly have 4 and a 1/2 stars with 3 out of 4 reviews giving it a 1 is a testament to how messed up this town really is! I came in last week (dressed in head to toe labels - not that that should make any difference at all!) to look for a wedding dress and all I found was a rude and nasty owner who made it VERY clear that since I am not a celebrity she had nothing to show me. How odd considering supposedly they have over 1000 designer vintage pieces? Interesting.... Here's a tip Rita, there are plenty of people in this town who will spend money on a designer vintage gown and the majority of them are NOT celebrities. If you are looking for great designer vintage try Paper Bag Princess, Resurrection or Decades but what ever you do remember that the weathered, uninspiring pieces at Lily et cie are not worth the hostile service you will receive.
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Fleet8
June 15, 2008
Yesterday I went to shop at Lily et Cie. After reading the negative reviews on this City Search site, I steeled myself before entering the shop. From the moment I entered until I left, the owner (Rita) and a young employe (Marcus), were unfailingly cordial and helpful. Marcus approached me with a smile and an obvious desire to help. I asked if they carreied (a larger size) and he pointed me in that direction, kindly. I did not make a purchase but I did consider one lovely piece and Rita spent time explaining how it should be altered. I believe that if one looks presentable and I do not mean expensively dressed, and if one has an open and friendly manner, then owners and salespersons anywhere will welcome you. I entered this charming shop in khakis and Keds but I was (I hope) pleasant and polite. Perhaps.those who posted negative comments should consider how they presented themselves to the shop owners? Nasty and defensive gets you nowhere.
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liyah8786
May 26, 2008
Shopping should be a pleasant experience for the customer, not a hostile one. Plus, the owner is a total poser. Don't step foot in there.
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The Extras:
Lily also boasts hot early-'80s stock, in addition to American designers like Trigere and Gernreich.
Category:
Grocery Stores, Tailors & Alterations, Women's Clothing, Clothing Accessories
