The best fashion and gift stores Los Angeles

The largest shopping mall in Los Angeles area, with close to 200 factory stores, cinemas, games rooms and countless restaurants.

There are few truly interesting stores on Venice Boardwalk, the busy street that stretches along the beach. Nevertheless, this one sells authentic Native American handicrafts: dreamcatchers made by the Cherokees, turquoise and silver jewelry made by the Navajos, clothing, woven blankets, pottery, baskets... Each object is signed by its author. A very nice store with reasonable prices.

Lovers of second-hand books, vinyl, art books you can't find... Look no further, you're in heaven! This is, without doubt, one of the most original bookstores in Los Angeles, and the best-stocked in California. Many gems are hidden in this maze of new and used books. The labyrinth is reached by passing under a book tunnel, where used books are sorted... by color! Also on sale: rare editions, sometimes signed by their authors. A veritable Ali Baba's cave.

Citadel is probably one of the largest outlets located around Los Angeles. Located in the city of Commerce, about 13 km southeast of Downtown, this mall is home to a large number of year-round discounted brands. Among them are Asics, Banana Republic, Bonobos, Boss, Calvin Klein, Coach, Converse, Disney, Fossil, Gap, Guess, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste, Levi's, Michael Kors, New Balance, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Puma, Quiksilver, Swarovski, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, Tumi, UGG, and Vans.

In the heart of Los Feliz, Skylight Books has been welcoming a hip community in search of its literary fix since 2008. The excellent collection of art books and the wide variety of magazines will undoubtedly encourage you to spend the afternoon leafing through most of the books you find. An entire section is dedicated to California and Los Angeles. A few meters further on, a second store offers a more general selection, with a large number of novels. Authors are regularly invited to come and read their publications.

With a million CD and vinyl references - 33 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm, etc. - this is a vertiginous selection that almost makes you forget you're living in an age of Spotify and downloads. - it's a dizzying selection that almost makes you forget we're living in the age of Spotify and downloads. Amoeba Music may have its origins in San Francisco's Berkeley district, but it's in the heart of Hollywood that this monument to music makes Los Angeles vibrate. Set over two floors, it's a veritable temple, even housing a section dedicated to films, with numerous DVDs. Finally, a stage regularly hosts concerts by artists of all kinds.

This is probably the best bookstore in Los Angeles - with Skylight Books in Los Feliz and The Last Bookstore in Downtown as its only real competitors. The choice of books is the result of a combination of good taste, an appetite for current affairs and a curiosity for what's new... So much so that the challenge is to find a shelf that doesn't have at least one book you don't immediately want to devour. Events are also regularly organized with leading contemporary authors and members of the film industry.

Attention film buffs: this is the place to find all the books on film history. For over 70 years, Larry Edmunds Bookshop has been on a mission to provide spiritual nourishment to many writers and directors. The program includes more than 500,000 books of photographs, 6,000 posters and 20,000 books on the 7th art and theater. In addition, events are frequently organized, such as film screenings featuring cult directors from Hollywood's Golden Age and book signings with authors.

We've fallen in love with this iconic boutique, which opened in 1982. Fur-lined coats in large checks, winter mini shorts in houndstooth patterns, red berets, denim overalls... You'll find a mix of original vintage clothing and pieces inspired by the early 1970s. Plus: relatively affordable prices, often sweetened by attractive promotions. Before you come, take a look at the Polkadots & Moonbeams website, whose stock is frequently updated with the latest sales.

Opened in 1971, this family-run business has grown into a department store that passionately celebrates pop culture. You'll find everything from bacon-slice Christmas decorations and Mr. Potato figurines to Hawaiian shower curtains and pistol-shaped coffee sets. These more or less useful gadgets are called novelty gifts. Nevertheless, Soap Plant / Wacko also boasts a serious section of art books exploring pop culture in all its guises, from Marvel comics to zombies, design and fashion.

As you stroll through Sunset Junction, don't miss this beautiful - and expensive - boutique. You'll find superb selections of men's and women's ready-to-wear, made up of semi-luxurious garments, with noble materials, bold cuts and perfect fit. Also on sale: irresistible accessories, including jewelry, scarves, bags, shoes and hats. Here, Belgian and French creations by Dries van Noten and Isabel Marant rub shoulders with cutting-edge American brands.

Fewer, better " is the motto of the Ecuadorian founder of this elegant women's ready-to-wear brand, with its simple, timeless designs. Made in Europe, the United States and South America with the utmost care and using only natural materials, the clothes are designed to last: no more disposable products with programmed obsolescence. Here you'll find beautiful leather goods, fine wool scarves, silk dresses, perfectly tailored suits and cozy pyjamas.

Don't miss the incredible $1 sale held at Jet Rag every Sunday. It can be spotted from afar, and takes place in the parking lot in front of the store: as soon as it opens, rows of clothes are dumped on the ground, and everyone helps themselves. The special feature: everything is one dollar. A good-natured event, with music playing in the background. Meanwhile, the store remains open, offering all the classics of a thrift shop: a veritable Ali Baba's cave.