Sister to Sunset's popular outlet, this ode to laidback hipsters is one of Little Tokyo's top destination shops.

by Cadien Clark

Never mind the Mountain Dew can that doubles as a bong, there is some serious fashion to be found at Second Street's buzzing mainstay. In addition to the line of namesake Popkiller T-shirts, overly dyed-to-very-cool-effect military jackets, vintage flannel, Lucha Va Voom Mexican wrestling masks, Asian-inspired Rolling Stones concert tees and esoteric shirts referencing Philip Glass, moccasins, rain boots and 80/20 sneakers, there are gag gifts galore. Still, alongside the message lighters and "Blythe" dolls are stellar vintage and contemporary frocks, like a Rojas silver metallic dress and endless selections from local and Japanese designers. Vibrant sunglasses overflow on tabletops and there is a special glass case for pretty paraphernalia in the form of, uh, specialty pipes and incense.