La Brea is for Lovers (of Cool Shops)
By Cadien Clark, City Editor
SoLa? NoLa? What shall we call these supremely cool stretches of La Brea teeming with stuff? Whether it's South or North, sneakers at Undefeated or jeans at World Denim Bar, these haute blocks have something for everyone... who's cool.
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Publik Park
114 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
La Brea's most whimsically quirky shop is a grown-up playground stocked with seriously fun togs for guys and gals. -
American Rag
150 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
This shopper's paradise boasts togs from today's chicest designers, as well as irresistible vintage gear from the days of yore. -
World Denim Bar
160 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles,
American Rag's vast denim sanctuary offers vintage finds and heaps of designer jeans for hip Angelenos with heavy wallets. -
Undefeated Incorporated
112 1/2 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition sneakers are fine art for trendsetting strollers in this precious Stussy spin-off boutique. -
The Way We Wore
334 S La Brea, Los Angeles, CA
High-end vintage women's design classics suited for the office or the red carpet. -
Union
110 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
An edgy, street-chic boutique on skate-friendly La Brea offers up sportswear perfect for boys with boards. -
Volcom
126 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles outpost of this world-famous sportswear brand offers functional, comfortable clothes with plenty of style to boot. -
Bleu
454 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Covetable togs by designers like Philip Lim make this boutique a can't-miss for any girl worth her weight in clothes. -
Golyester
136 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
With three decades spent in the vintage trenches, owner Esther curates fun, well-kept fashion faves for girls and boys. -
J. Ransom
151 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood shop has everything L.A. scenesters need to look good: Trendy denim, faux vintage tees and luxurious accessories. -
Algabar
342 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Chic, soothing, luxurious accoutrements for the home, kitchen and body are up for grabs at this elegant La Brea boutique.
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Sugar on La Brea
633 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Shoppers enjoy this cozy store for its unique collection of women's clothing, vintage accessories and actual sweets. -
Yellow
605 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Playfully elegant fashionistas will feel like they've struck gold at this charming and relaxed La Brea boutique. -
Barclay Butera
169 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Classic, well-curated design store brings a luxurious East Hampton-meets-Far East flavor to the heart of L.A. -
Jet Rag
825 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
For quality and quantity, you simply can't beat this low-priced resale goldmine.

