Clockwise, from left: Kendall Conrad's Playera bag; womenswear at Heist; cozy accessories at Guild; a bohochic look from Principessa; LFrank diamond leaf earrings
Abbot Kinney Boulevard of the closet of owner Nilou Ghodsi, who is celebrating her 10th year 4 ABBOT KINN as one of the premium EY BLVD. 1 6 3 2 5 retailers on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. This two-story spot is the place to come for one-of-a-kind finds, as well as cult brands including Crippen, Raquel kling of dream catchers DESPITE AN INFLUX OF Allegra and Giada Forte. and the like for good internationally renowned Across the street, Califormeasure). At LFrank brands along this quaint nia designer Kendall Jewelry (2), a veritable Venice street, its eclectic, Conrad (4) showcases treasure chest of fine fashion-forward sensibilher signature handbags jewelry awaits. Shop ity is alive and well. To and leather cuffs alongthe latest from locally wit: Principessa (1)—a side her more recently based designer Liseanne haven for free spirits debuted footwear and Frankfurt’s 18k gold drawn to its selection brass jewelry collections, offerings, including of flowy caftans, fringe the latter of which often delicate stackable rings bags, Tori Praver beach take cues from her love and gem-laden sculptural essentials and musicof horseback riding and earrings. Meanwhile, festival musts, including her late father’s days think of fashion boutique feather-bedecked headas a matador (think Heist (3) as an extension bands (with a sprinAVE.
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horn-shaped earrings and ear cuffs inspired by bull nose rings). Several blocks away, at Karen Craven’s Burning Torch (5) boutique, shoppers can immerse themselves in a world of vintage eyewear, handcrafted furniture and the brand’s “upcycled” collection, an eco-friendly line of clothing and jewelry created from recycled materials. Let some of Abbot Kinney’s cool vibes rub off on you at Guild (6), an expertly curated selection for men and women of revered contemporary fashion brands including Haider Ackerman, Greg Lauren and Rick Owens Drkshdw.
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