Teenage Shopping in Los Angeles
Workmens
7562 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.782.0985
www.workmens.com
Streetwear fans can strut their urban cool with threads from this trendsetting Melrose destination, which carries hot brands like Exact Science and Temple Effectives. The store’s extensive selection and reasonable prices mean teens can gear up with a complete look in one stop. Searching for a gift for a tough-to-impress teen? Try a Crooks & Castles hoodie, a New Era cap or a pair of Greedy Genius shoes.
Planet Funk
7571 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.655.2990
www.planetfunk.com
After a stop at Planet Funk, teen shoppers come out on the cutting edge of LA's urban street style. The store offers laid-back clothing with graffiti-esque designs and edgy details. Girls can nurture their inner starlet with skinny leg jeans by Citizens of Humanity, a fitted Ed Hardy tunic and a quirky tote by Harajuku Lovers. Meanwhile, guys can cop some of the newest looks by Motor City Legends, Faith Connexion and Howe. The store also stocks cool accessories — from fedoras to skinny belts — to put the finishing touches on new looks.
Aardvark’s Odd Ark
85 Market St.
Venice, CA 90291
310.392.2996
Teens who like to sport their own style should head over to Aardvark’s, where the racks overflow with well-preserved vintage items from decades past, as well as more current second-hand clothes. Often described as a high-end thrift shop, Aardvark’s carries just about everything — handbags and hatpins, dresses and suits — giving teens hundreds of ways to create an individual look.
Fashion District
www.fashiondistrict.org
Encompassing 90 blocks of Downtown LA, Fashion District is the shopping destination for teenagers who embrace the trendsetter role. Shoppers find fashions here before they ever hit the runway. Start at Santee Alley, located between Santee Street and Maple Avenue, an open-air bazaar-style market that features great bargains on accessories, jewelry and handbags. There's more to the Fashion District than Santee Alley. For more detailed information, download a podcast tour of the Fashion District.
Kathy’s E. Boutique
11114 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818.505.0035
Teens looking for the best of vintage clothing stop by Kathy’s E. Boutique, a little NoHo store carrying fashions from designers such as Christian Dior and Bob Mackie. Rumor has it that Miley Cyrus, the teen icon who plays Hannah Montana, has dropped in now and again to add to her own vintage collection.
LF
133 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
323.465.1000
www.lfstores.com
Each blouse, mini skirt, dress and accessory at LF simply radiates personality. Featured in magazines such as Lucky and Teen Vogue, the boutique continually attracts celebrities and teens who think like celebrities (i.e. girls who have fashion sense). Known for a cute array of footwear and eye-popping colors, LF is one of LA’s best stores for teen fashionistas.
Dark Delicacies
4213 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
888.DARKDEL
www.darkdel.com
Venture past the towering Frankenstein out front and into the delightfully macabre interior of Dark Delicacies, a popular spot for teens. Husband-wife team Del and Sue Howison stock their little shop of horrors with a great selection of classic horror novels, DVDs, toys, clothing and collectibles. Aficionados come here for rare and hard-to-find items as well as the store’s healthy lineup of book and DVD signing events. Even visitors who are easily spooked will find something to love in this shop, be it an Evil Dead T-shirt or some truly sinister jewelry.
