Sylvia is very helpful and nice to talk to. Suggested me a grass flip flops that would get…read moreattraction! Super hilarious!

An older women that works there, I believe her name was Sonia was hovering over us and she didn't…read morelet us enjoy the shopping experience we hoped for. We finally picked a bracelet & and an ankle bracelet and she asked if we wanted her to take it to the check out counter so our hands could be free (as if we were going to steal the items). We decided not to purchase anything else after that. In fact, I didn't want to purchase the bracelets after that. Don't shop there

Whenever a guy friend asks me what to get for his girlfriend, I tell them to go to Particolare. The…read morestuff in here is always lovely, unique, and tasteful. (If only some kind woman would tell my boyfriend the same thing!!!) UPDATE: This placed is closed.

If you are looking for something interesting, in a world of generic clothes, jewelry and home…read morewear, this place is fantastic. They are really interesting clothes - very European so it's more formal than the usual LA stuff. The jewelry is incredible - all one off and beautiful semi-precious and precious stones - pieces that last forever - and the prices are reasonable for high end stuff. The homewear is cool too. They have a great sale in September each year. I love this shop, the people that own it, run it and design most of the things. They are one of those stores that make shopping interesting but although it is right on Melrose, their front display window is kind of dark, so it can be hard to find. They are next to the cool hat shop too. Really worth a visit.

This place is great! Glad I found it! Whether you want to buy a few individual pieces of clothes or…read moreaccessories or you want to get a huge lot for whatever reason, this is your place! Larry is really nice and helpful and says he has been the owner for decades. Really knows the business! For a great experience and excellent deals, go to Julie's Trading! I don't work there by the way. I'm just a customer that won't buy anything elsewhere without going to Julie's first! And there's new stuff coming in all the time so it's a lot of fun! If you have $5 to spend or $500, give this place a try! It's huge and clothing and accessories are not all they have! And their prices are excellent! They also speak Spanish :) ¡Este lugar es genial! Me alegro que lo encontré! Si usted quiere comprar algunas piezas individuales de ropa o accesorios o quieres conseguir un lote enorme por cualquier razón, este es tu lugar! Larry es muy agradable y servicial y dice que ha sido el dueño durante décadas. ¡Realmente conoce el negocio! Para una gran experiencia y excelentes ofertas, ir a la comercial de Julie! No trabajo allí por el camino. Soy sólo un cliente que no compre nada en otros lugares sin ir a Julie de primera! Y hay cosas nuevas que en todo el tiempo por lo que es muy divertido! Si usted tiene $5 para gastar o $500, a probar este lugar! Es enorme y ropa y accesorios no son todo lo que tienen! Y sus precios son excelentes! ¡También hablan a español!

Nice small tote located on 59th and Main Street. With great costumer service, and great price. Will…read moredefinitely keep comin

I can not express enough my gratitude with Mnm couture and their employees (specially Claudia)…read moreJust did a special order in size gown and all my experience was beyond great. This place is about quality designer dresses that can't compare to other lower price dresses you can find anywhere, if you are looking for an exclusive dress this is your place! The special occasion totally value the price of every single dress! First time here but will be my # 1 place for special occasion dresses in California! I can't load a picture of my dress but I will as soon I receive my order

Such an amazing experience - walked in and found the perfect dress immediately (saw it on Instagram…read moreand they had it in stock). Took us 10 minutes, in and out and everyone was so nice! Such a stunning selection of dresses! Yami was absolutely incredible and truly helped us so much!

Queen Brat is Nancy, and she is the mastermind and store owner. They have a great selection of…read moreclothes that can be trendy or campy, depending on how you style them. Men's wear is casual with bold visual designs on the shirts. Unisex clothing. She has a remarkable sense of style, with the women's wear the true star here. Statement pieces galore, and the accessories to go with them. It really is a store for all ages. In addition to the clothing, stockings, socks and underwear, there is a gift selection which is as eclectic as the store and it's location. Costume jewelry, accessories, delightful small press books and items that reflect a taste and style that turns heads your way. All unique. Reasonably priced, many small manufacturers. Free street parking across the street, in front of the a historic cemetary (it used to be a flower shop) is available. 25 years at this location, get i while you can.

BEST store in Santa Monica! Nancy, the owner is amazing and is a local business owner so PLEASE…read moresupport this unique and wonderful person & store

Such an amazing and supportive staff that are always helpful and make great suggestions. Also,…read morealways new beautiful clothes too.

My wife and I come to the fashion district in Los Angeles quite regularly, and she absolutely loves…read morethis place. We first discovered this spot about 3 years ago, and since then it's now a tradition to stop in so she can browse the inventory. They specialize in offering clothing for women that have "more to love" (my words not theirs aka plus size) I only know of the 2 same ladies that we see every time we visit and they're the best! At times my wife can be very shy and uncomfortable when shopping for herself and it was so heartwarming to see how patient and helpful they were with her. It also made her feel so special. Since that 1st visit we've returned several times and she loves their selection of various dresses and blouses in all kinds of colors and styles. We make it a point to visit often because they're always adding to their inventory. (Inside tip - for partners that prefer to wait patiently while their wives do their thing they have very comfortable seating at the back of the store ) Thank you so much, not just for the latest fashion and style choices but for continuing to make my wife feel confident and sexy in her own skin. Priceless.

I'm really excited to highlight this shop. I met the owner, Iwona Ash (pronounced Eh-von-ah), by…read morechance on Venice Beach while our dogs played in the water, and we had a very human conversation about health, healing, and mindful living which led me to stop by her store later that day. She told me her shop was tucked into a little shopping area called Gingerbread Court. There are so many little shops in Gingerbread Court worth stopping by, but this one really stood out to me. Her shop has a small storefront along with a workspace where she designs everything, and you can really feel the intention behind it. She works with natural materials like linen and hemp, and makes beautifully designed leather bags using high-quality European leather. One bag in particular really impressed me. She loaded her own bag up with books and a computer to show me how it distributes weight, and when I tried it on, it barely felt heavy at all. The leather was incredibly soft, both inside and out, and honestly just felt amazing to touch. She mentioned that her bag was several years old and still holding up beautifully, which was impressive given how much use it gets. She also showed me a white linen dress and explained how she designed it to be worn in different ways: * with flip-flops for the beach * with a leather belt and heels for dinner * layered with a jacket for work Seeing it styled those different ways made it clear how thoughtfully her pieces are designed to fit into real life. Everything felt considered. These are pieces designed to be worn, used, and enjoyed over time, not rushed past. The level of care and craftsmanship really stood out, and it reminded me of a small leather shop I once visited in Italy, where the owner handcrafted everything himself. There was that same sense of intention, longevity, and pride in the work. I also loved that she makes an effort to use all of her materials and avoid waste. She showed me several small handbags she created using leftover pieces, which felt very aligned with her values. Since I just visited, I can already tell this place is going to stay with me after this trip, and it's absolutely a shop I plan to return to. The shop is at 11A, all the way at the end of Gingerbread Court. Walk down the alley and up the steps. It's a special little find, and well worth seeking out.

We visited her store last year and my sister came to visit from Europe a few weeks ago, and asked…read moreme to take her back to Iwona's store. She loves her clothes and decided on buying a beautiful linen shirt. She didn't have the color she wanted but promised to order it and make it for her. Service is amazing, I couldn't pick up the shirt, it was no problem for Iwona, she sent it per UPS. Quality is wonderful, definitely worth the price! I would recommend her shop to anyone!