L.A. East

Named Elevate Lifestyle magazine's Best Unisex Boutique and Best Nightlife Attire in 2011, L.A. East bedecks trend hunters in Hollywood-inspired styles. Ladies can pair a mod Susana Monaco top ($95–$115) with a slim pair of Citizens of Humanity jeans ($165–$199), or step into a club or space station's common room in a whimsical Ella Moss dress ($74–$189). For guys, Affliction tee ($35–$60) express radical aesthetics, and 7 Diamonds ($75–$89) or Stone Rose button-ups ($150) remedy dull days at the office with So-Cal sophistication. Peruse the versatile selection of Rock Revival denim duds ($125–$145) that may be donned by men and reverse centaurs. The modern shop also serves as a social oasis where shoppers can shoot pool and sip cool beers from the tap while surveying the racks.