Maxfield

01/25/09

DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE PEOPLE! THIS STORE IS DEPRESSING!

by FASHIONISTAGURU at Citysearch

Let me first start by saying that, since when are CRYSTAL D*CK STATUES that are sold for thousands of dollars - a fashion commodity?.... Or a statue of a DEVIL F*CKING A GOAT?!?.... or a $30K ROLEX with a marijuanaa leaf on it.... WTF!!!! This store is for those WASHED OUT, STONER, MISERABLE RICH PEOPLE WHO WANT TO K1LL THEMSELVES & WANT TO WASTE THEIR MONEY....

The sales people are horrible at this store too, they follow you around like you're a thieff.... everything is extremely OVER-PRICED, most of the time you can find the same goods elsewhere for way less!

They do have this cool BRAND called MASTERMIND from JAPAN, cool stuff... But mostly everything else is depressing, over hyped, over priced, over washed up B.S. they're trying to sell you....

DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE PEOPLE!

• Pros: YOU TELL ME?
• Cons: EVERYTHING!

01/09/09

The most unique store in Los Angeles.

by Trinhw at Citysearch

You will literally find pieces here that you will not find anywhere else in the U.S! The prices are high but rightly so..if you want pieces that you are going to keep and have people comment on for the rest of your life then head here!

• Pros: Unique items, amazing selection
• Cons: Expensive

07/17/08

best retail store

by hwanmi at Citysearch

"This the definitely one of the best stores in Los Angeles. They have interesting, inspiring objects, clothing and accessories. if you are shopping in LA, this is a must."

• Pros: interesting unique selection
• Cons: pricey!!

02/19/08

Upscale, not touristy, amazing Hermes selection

by cavalia at Citysearch

This place is a gem in LA. The most impressive Hermes collection I have ever seen, vintage birkin bags....ahh I was in heaven. The staff was very helpful, offered me a bottle of water and showed me around the museum like store. Lots of stuff to see, be sure to at least have an hour on your hands to check out the interesting gothic like museum pieces such has a real shrunken head, and a real stuffed bat....If you know someone that has everything..this is the place to shop! Highly recommended!!!

12/11/07

Intimidatingly Complete

by soeisintl at Citysearch

Maxfield's is a great store with an awesome selection of specialty items with beyond big ticket prices, including a $120K desk I saw there once. The minimalist concrete facade really does lend to a sense of intimidation and snobbiness. They have one window and it always has a great conversation starter of a display. I walked past it for years before I had the courage to enter it. When I finally did, everyone had a certain elitist, you better know why you are here look to them. Luckily I was surprised to find out that they were really nice people who once asked for help, provided amazing service. I prefer them to Neiman Marcus sales folk any day of the week. Maxfield's in my opinion is truly an acquired taste boutique. It's definately not for the tourists, and most people wont understand it either the concept of it either. However, if you want CDG, vintage Hermes, Prada not found at the Epicenter, or the entire D.L & Co collection including things they don't list on their website; don't be scared.

• Pros: Items even designer flagships don't carry
• Cons: You really have to know what you're looking for

Expensive fashion and high-priced trinkets for those with discriminating taste and inexhaustible bank accounts.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
This Melrose Place designer destination attracts a bounty of celebrity shoppers with ambience that's elegantly modern without veering into pretentious. A minimalist concrete facade conceals a tribal-influenced sculpture garden and an impressive selection of fashion and vintage home furnishings. Glass cases contain a trove of sleek jewelry and Cartier watches.

09/10/04

Snooty Salespeople!

by krazy310 at Citysearch

I fully agree with the two previous posters. Why, especially in LA, are salespeople so snooty? I find it ironic, considering I am the one shopping and most likely hold a much bigger portfolio than these cheese ball Hollywood wanna-be washouts. If Maxfield had some real, helpful salespeople, I'd probably be bankrupt. This place has some serious stuff! But the attitude is just such a turn-off. I ended up taking my business over to Barneys, where I found the same suits and coat.

• Pros: Great Variety
• Cons: , Attitude

06/23/02

Serious goods, serious attitude

by thomas000 at Citysearch

The selection at Maxfield is terrific, (their buyers are stellar) with many cult labels (Raf Simons, Carol Christian Poell, Martin Margiela) mixed in with the biggies (Armani, Gucci, Dior) and probably the best selection of CDG and Yamamoto in the city. The (relative) bargains at Maxfield Bleu are likewise terrific, but the attitude of the salespeople leave something to be desired.

Why is it that, with very few exceptions (Traffic Men, Lisa Kline Men), the salespeople at the high end boutiques and specialty shops in LA need to cultivate a hipper than thou attitude? Use your head. This is LA. You don't know if the person coming in dressed head toe in Dolce & Gabbana or the one in ratty old sweats is the big spender.

• Pros: Great selection, Nice environment, Nice layout
• Cons: Bad attitude, Bad attitude, Bad attitude