Archrival

With an inventory fit for a hipster heiress, Little Tokyo's formidable shop definitely has the global streetwear scene on lock.

by Cadien Clark at Citysearch

In Short
One of many businesses lining this bustling section of Second Street--but perhaps the most comprehensive alongside sneaker store RIF--Archrival is definitely holding its own amid L.A.'s Asian epicenter of fashion. The large space is relatively minimalist with white walls and black-lined fixures, but red-hued artwork and accents like a helicopter hanging from the ceiling lend a touch of badass to the mix. In addition to the in-house line, complete with Archrival tees emblazoned with the striking logo--swords and knives through a surprisingly vivid-looking heart--there are brightly colored stovepipe jeans in reds, yellows and blues, pinstriped, acid-washed and highwaisted jeans, flannel jackets, bejeweled dreamcatchers, Cheap Monkey tees and funky jewels on consignment. Very of-the-moment brands like Crooks and Castles are represented via denim, T-shirts and hoodies, and there are also super-cool Hellz Bellz tees with Arabic-inspired scrawl.

Hits: The streetwear collection seems to have just fallen of off the hipster truck, only it's really well-organized.

Misses: The featured jewelry on consignment is a bit lackluster. It doesn't take away from the effect of the store, but it's not on par with the rest of the inventory.