just now New I recently visited this leather shop on Melrose and was really impressed. They've been at the same location for over 30 years, and it's easy to see why. Everything is made right there in the shop by a talented leather craftsman who clearly loves what he does. They create beautiful custom boots, jackets, coats, bracelets, and all kinds of unique leather pieces and they have some very exotic and hard-to-find stuff made out of leather. The owner is friendly, knowledgeable, and takes the time to make sure everything is done right. No wonder so many celebrities have shopped here over the years. If you're looking for something special and unique, this is definitely the place to visit. Highly recommended! read more

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My friend introduced me to this gem and I have paid it forward to other people who have been very happy with the craftsmanship and especially the kind and quality service. read more

I can't say how lovely of an experience I had here. The owner Or part owner fixed a leather item for me on the spot, kinda, I went and ate. Kind, friendly and skilled. Highly recommended.i left with my leather handbag fixed and hope for humanity and kindness. read more

Every piece at LA Riga is truly one-of-a-kind -- unique, custom-made, and full of personality. It was my first visit, and I walked away with three stunning pieces and a BIG smile on my face. A must-stop on Melrose! Thank you so much . read more

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I'm not a huge reviewer type person, but the customer service my daughter and I received yesterday was phenomenal! I brought her out to Hollywood for a Mommy/Daughter date and this store was one of our highlights. She loves leather bracelets and we peeked through the windows and saw some of the coolest items! The shop was closed, but the leatherworker saw us and came and opened the doors. He was very kind and patient with my indecisive teenager. He went above and beyond snapping each bracelet on her wrist while I had fun looking at the custom made hybrid hi-tops, hats, and jackets. She finally chose a bracelet; he was kind and and let her keep another she had her eye on that didn't fit. So, he even resized it for her!!! He saw me watching in awe at him using his tools and invited us over to watch. He asked her if she wanted to studs flattened and then hammered them down. "Now wanna see something cooler?" "YES!" Then he poked holes into the top of each stud. He seriously made our freaking day!!! You can buy cookie cutter cheap leather bracelets anywhere, we even saw some 2 shops down. But, LA Riga has high-quality real leather goods for reasonable prices. However, it was the epic interaction we had with the leatherworker that will keep us coming back. So worth the drive! I'm only kicking myself now that I didn't write his name down‍ read more

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time for a new leather band, 70's style, bigtime!! \mm/ the best custom leather shop i'm hollywood! thank you ace time!!! cultstarr read more

La-Riga - Leather Goods Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Excellent quality unique leather goods made right in this hip Melrose shop. Wonderful selection and friendly prices. Custom orders welcome. My favorite leather shop in LA. It's fun to browse the selection from jackets to hats to shoes to jewelry. Many one of a kind designs that will impress your friends. read more

La-Riga - Custom leather wristband - Leather Goods Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very creative , nothing like you have seen before. Owner was on point with suggestions. Got wallet from there and years later I still get complements. read more

I took in a broken belt and it was replaced with a nice leather one. The stitching and work on my belt are really amazing. Sev is so nice to work with too. He can make anything you can think of and turn it into a nice worn-in look that will fit perfectly. His pricing is fair and you won't be disappointed. This is a nice find on Melrose Ave if you're looking for something new, something worn, or just something fixed - in leather. read more

La-Riga - I couldn't be happier. I can't wait to wear this! I took in a torn belt and now my buckle looks beautiful with new leather. - Leather Goods Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Loving these new boots! Awesome store, Sev was super cool and hooked me up with a great deal. Definitely will go back! read more

La-Riga - Watch your step! - Leather Goods Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This shop is literally the best for leather apparel, can't believe how much of a gem this place is! Pants, hats, belts, jackets, purses, bracelets; anything you can think of leather made! read more

La-Riga - Hand made bracelet I just bought! - Leather Goods Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This shop is a hidden jewel of a Melrose boutique line. It's a family owned father and son leather Studio where they craft hand made leather boots, skirts, pants, jackets, belts, chokers, bracelets and HATS - which is what I came in there to see. Got an awesome hand made, one of a kind hat. Be prepared to pay a little extra for quality. I wasn't gonna buy the hat, at first it seemed like a perfect opportunity to save money rather than spend it, but once I put it on I just couldn't take it off. I felt like this hat was mine and I had to have it. Keep in mind that every hat (and every item for that matter) in this shop is one of a kind. There are no two items that are alike. I found the one hat that was just calling to me and now I wear it religiously. Can't/don't want to take it off - something like that is worth every penny and more. I feel like I bought an extension of me and my style, rather than an item of clothing. Final point might be interesting to someone: what a great service you get here. I didn't meet the father - only met the son, but the interaction was unique, just like the product. You get to spend time with the actual leather master and an artist responsible for the item of your clothing. Can't fully describe it - you'll have to experience it for yourself. read more

La-Riga - My one of a kind hand made hat. - Leather Goods Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I stumbled upon this cool shop on my way to a show at The Groundlings across the street, and remembered the vintage leather jacket that my wife owns and has wanted to get repaired for some time. A few weeks later, I brought the jacket in to La-Riga, and asked if they'd be willing to do the restore job. The shop owner quoted me a reasonable price, and said they'd have it done in two days. When I returned, I was delighted with the creative patchwork that had been done to repair the lining and the cuffs and bring the jacket back to life. My wife was ecstatic when she saw the work, too, and is so happy to have her favorite jacket restored. Thanks for the awesome service and craftsmanship, guys! read more

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Stopped yesterday at the La-Riga store on Melrose and got these bracelets. Real leather and amazing job done. Thank you! My dog is very happy:) read more

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I just got my 2nd Dog Collar from Savala. He is a master at his trade and cannot stress enough what a awesome experience I had, again! Every time I go inside his shop i cannot come out with a piece of his art work. Next is a pair of boots he has hand made to my specific request. Great guy and my Pups love him too! read more

La-Riga - My Baby Pups new collar - Leather Goods Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I stopped in today looking to have a custom wallet made for my partner for Christmas. I explained what I wanted and the man working there showed me something similar to what I had in mind. I explained again that I wanted a custom design. At his point he became incredibly rude and unhelpful. He seemed offended that I insisted on a personalized item rather than just taking the first thing he showed me. I thanked him for his time and left. As I was walking out the door he was telling me I wouldn't find anything anywhere else. Based on the lack of customer service I experienced today, I definitely won't be going back or recommending their "services". read more

We love La Riga! The first time we visited LA we stumbled upon this store because my boyfriend loves rock n roll and leather. We purchased an awesome leather cuff- it was too small for my boyfriend so the owner offered to make it bigger by adding an extra piece of leather! On our second trip to LA my boyfriend wanted to see if they would make him a custom pair of leather pants before we left. THE OWNER MADE A PAIR OF AMAZING LEATHER PANTS IN 7 DAYS FOR US!!! This guy worked his ass off and it totally showed! read more

La-Riga - Boyfriend, the amazing pants, and the legend himself! - Leather Goods Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have found this place accidentally just walked in from the street, I liked the leather things at the front and the leather smell I got cool leather bracelet with metal plates and guys even had fixed fire me adding one more hanger Nice place if you like cool leather stuff 100% reccomend read more

Amazing quality and fast turn around time! One stop, turn your custom ideas into life! The ideas are endless! Super friendly as well! 5/5! read more

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Serada is a professional and willing to modify to your preference. Highly recommended for your leather needs. You will not leave empty handed or dissatisfied. read more

Just got these amazing shoulder holsters (Man Wallets) from LA Riga!!! I've been looking EVERYWHERE for something with this level of quality and in a handcrafted leather. Sevada can make ANYTHING! JUST tell him what you want and leave the rest to him. He is an amazing artist!! Will be back for more cool stuff!! read more

La-Riga - Awesome Shoulder Wallets!!! Thick English leather in polished vintage brown. Sevada original design. Fits amazingly well! - Leather Goods Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Thank you sooo much La Riga, I thought i had to toss out my favorite vintage boots because they tore bad behind the ankle. But La Riga came to the rescue stitched up my boots and I got gorgeous boot straps to make them even more stylish. You are leather geniuses! Thanks a million read more

La-Riga - Leather Goods Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great little store hidden in the Melrose Ave claptrap. I was on a quest to find a personalized (but subtly so) leather cuff for my accessory-averse boyfriend. The owner (?) was friendly in a gruff blue collar sort of way and helped me pick out a thick black cuff that wasn't too "much" style-wise and dollar-wise. It was about $20 all in. I asked about personalization and he said he could stamp the inside with our initials for a few extra bucks. SWEET! I almost bought a cute white leather moto jacket, but resisted. If I recall it was only $100-ish, so the prices are great and the quality is stellar. read more

The store is packed with all kinds of unique leather jackets and accessories. The studded belt I got looks awesome with the clothes I wear and the quality seems really good. You won't find these at the mall. read more

La-Riga - Leather Goods Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sevada was so sweet and professional. He made my husband and his friend beautiful quality leather bracelets with passion. We will definitely be back! read more

La-Riga - Leather Goods Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I found an awesome aged white studded belt in here. It was too short and the owner who crafts all the goods in there himself just made it longer for me right there on the spot. It looks great, is super robust and I'm so happy to have an all custom belt with loads of character. I'm a burner and have to say the hats in this store are off the hook! Lots of goodies for the playa fanatics out there, go check it out! read more

The younger guy working there is just a great asset to that business. He knows what customer service means. Very friendly, very professional, no signs of looking at customers as a way wripping them off. I was genuinely impressed and to be honest he came across as a genuinely kind person. Very trustworthy. The way he treated my boyfriend and I was just sweet! He also created a lot of the stuff in their from bracelets to jackets. My boyfriend is going to order a custom made jacket. They have the nicest leather creations. read more

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SHOP OWNER: Rude I purchased a studded leather cuff with snaps, leather of course, with big hollow 4-corner type studs a while ago, about 2 weeks ago and the young kid that was there was friendly at the time and I picked it up for a decent price. Today, I go in to see if any other custom designs of theirs had been created...and it was exactly the same as before. I asked if I could design something and have them make it for me and the older man there looked at me as if I had 3 eyes. He was completely shocked that I would even ask him for such a thing. Of course, this surprised me too since a lot of stores today are doing custom work for customers, because having SOME people as customers versus NO customers is better in the long run right? I will never go to this shop again. read more

Nicest people you will ever meet! Beautiful pieces, one of a kind, and endless options!

My husband's high-quality leather belt that we loved and wore for the past few decades was falling apart, and we were in search of a new belt of the highest quality leather. Went everywhere - and no one, even the most expensive stores, had a belt that he wanted. We gave up...but La Riga store on Melrose Ave caught our attention, and we decided to stop by just to check it out, no expectation of any kind. We found that the store is owned by a craftsman, Sevada, who had the craft passed down to him from his father who was also a leather craftsman. Sevada has the leather making shop right in the store and you can watch him create amazing items on the spot. We were able to pick the belt we wanted, plus choose a beautiful custom buckle out of the two boxes filled with amazing belt buckles that are rare and no longer mass-produced. We got the belt basically custom-built to last, made with the best quality materials. We also bought a few stunning bracelets - hand made, beautiful leather, and created and crafted with love. Visiting this store was a highlight of our experience on our anniversary trip to LA. Highly recommend this place, and I will be back for all of our custom leather needs - jackets, belts, gloves, bracelets, and other things that are unique and can not be bought anywhere else. I will upload the photos of what we got later. Five-star experience and can't wait to visit read more

Love this store. Great craftsmanship. Reconstructed a pair of runners for me and they look awesome.

Had these guys extend an amazing belt for me Did it quick, and perfectly. Very friendly and accommodating. Have bought from this store in the past and always MORE than happy !!! read more

I walked into this store with only $22.00 in my pocket and really wanted a $65.00 black leather studded belt. Needless to say, Arsen (the store owner) took care of me! He truly has a heart of gold and if you're shopping on Melrose I highly suggest that you come to this store. What a blessing it was for me. Arsen... if you're reading this... thank you so much! :) read more

Arsen did a great job modifying my boots! I have very skinny calves and I love tall leather boots, but I've had a very hard time finding ones that don't look floppy on my legs. The man who works at Posers recommended La Riga, and so I took my new doc martens there. I got exactly the fit I wanted and with a fast turnaround. Thanks again!!! read more

Thank you guys for the awesome work you do!! This shop is awesome; They made me a custom leather wristwatch band a few years ago and I wandered back in recently, being in the area. The leather work is top notch and there is awesome inventory available. Super guys, great and unique shop. Thanks again boys!! ~George read more

La-Riga has the best leather in town. Their belts are very unique and top of the line.Their alteration is absolutely amazing and they are super friendly. Sevada is absolutely awesome. He makes u feel like family and he is very humble. read more

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This is the best place to find one of a kind custom handmade leather goods. This is a Family owned business that treats its customers like family. I've never felt so excited to buy my first one of a kind leather gloves, everyone at #LaRiga are so passionate about fashion and leather and the nicest people I've met in any business. read more

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Beautiful!! I always wanted to check it out and I'm GLAD that I finally did. I talked to the very nice young man, he said they're Armenians and I know they're good with such crafts. Huge and great selection of everything leather, which is my lil kink I guess:)! They basically could ANYTHING with leather, they could customize any piece or design of interest, which I find it perfect! The quality of the leather is super good and their designs are very appealing too. I know where to shop for belts and boots that I like and I was looking for leather bracelets here but honestly didn't find interesting ones "as it's just the case with ALL the other leather bracelets I've seen here in the US, they're too big for my wrist and the quality and design of the leather itself isn't the greatest", BUT, I was taken by their jackets and hats!!!! Amazing. I'm definitely back in sometime for more. The prices are on the pricier side though. Keep it up guys, great work. read more

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Fantastic craftsmanship. High quality. I Own two belts and one kick ass jacket from these guys. Highly recommend.

La Riga is definitely a great leather shop, it includes unique and very good quality products. The owner as well as his son who run the shop are great people that are very helpful. I personally have purchased many products from there and have been satisfied every time. I have recommend it to my friends and would do the same to others. Concluding I would say that if anyone who is looking for quality hand made leather goods at a great price and a friendly atmosphere should most definitely give La Riga a visit. Thank you La Riga. read more