15 Los Angeles–Based Brands You Need to Know
For clothes that have the perfect mix of craftsmanship and cool factor but that don't come with quadruple-digit price tags, up-and-coming contemporary labels are always the way to go. (Even if it means bowing out of a couple of Zara runs to make things right in your bank account.) And Los Angeles has some of the best. Introducing: 15 under-the-radar brands from the L.A. that'll infuse some West Coast chic into your wardrobe right quick.Guaranteed you'll find something in here that'll make your heart skip a beat. We just know it.
1/15Building Block
For a gorgeous leather handbag that will instantly elevate your wardrobe, look to this minimalist line, which launched in 2011 and just opened its first store in Los Angeles.
Building Block Bucket Bag, $485, available at ssense.com
2/15Bliss & Mischief
Embroidered and patched-up denim is going to be a big trend this fall, and Bliss & Mischief, which launched in 2014, does it better than anyone else.
Bliss & Mischief Eyelet Bandana Jeans, $467, available at matchesfashion.com
3/15Gladys Tamez
This time of year, a gorgeous straw hat is a must-own accessory. For the ultimate investment buy, we love this Mexican designer’s interesting take on classic shapes.
Gladys Tamez Jackie O Hat, $395, available at ronrobinson.com
4/15The Great
Launched by veteran designers Emily Current and Meritt Elliott, this clothing line is filled with the kind of American classics you only dream of finding in vintage stores.
The Great Embroidered Midi Dress, $425, available at net-a-porter.com
5/15Sophie Buhai
The former Vena Cava designer’s sculptural jewelry line is the stuff of Joan Didion–inspired dreams. Pair with a black turtleneck for a real ‘70s vibe.
Sophia Buhai Silver Earrings, $585, available at net-a-porter.com
6/15Simon Miller
For leather, suede, and denim pieces that evoke the spirit of the American West, but with an elegant twist, look to this up-and-coming brand, which is based in both New York and Los Angeles.
Simon Miller Lyon Suede Top, $495, available at matchesfashion.com
7/15von Holzhausen
Launched in 2015 and based in Malibu, this line is composed of timeless, American-made bags with just the right amount of structure. They're perfect for work.
von Holzhausen The Handheld, $550, available at vonholzhausen.com
8/15Bikyni
Swimsuit labels are a dime a dozen in California but there’s something undeniably fresh about Bikyni’s sporty, pared-down aesthetic. Plus, the prices are great.
Bikyni The One Piece, $95, available at bikyni.com
9/15Carbon & Hyde
Not the pearl-earrings type? This edgy fine jewelry line, started by two sisters born into a family of jewelers, is the perfect mix of quality, craftsmanship, and style.
Carbon & Hyde Halo Ring, $2,300, available at carbonandhyde.com
10/15Jessie Kamm
All the cool girls in L.A. own Jessie Kamm’s signature cropped sailor pants, but the designer’s sexy, Annie Hall–worthy staples don’t stop there.
Jesse Kamm Sailor Pant, $398, available at babyandco.us
11/15Annie Costello Brown
Invest in a pair of this jewelry designer’s natural, glamorous pieces and suddenly everything in your jewelry box will look a little too finished and not nearly big enough.
Annie Costello Brown Roma Earrings, $225, available at shopmille.com
12/15Doen
For the kinds of gauzy bohemian dresses and tops you’ll want to wear every day of the week, check out recently launched label, Doen. Just act fast: These pieces sell out quickly.
Doen Thistle Top, $198, available at shodoen.com
13/15Beatrice Valenzuela
These handmade leather sandals are a dream to walk in and look incredibly cool too. You'll find them at loads of hip shops in L.A., including Mohawk General Store and others.
Beatrice Valenzuela Leather Sandalia, $212, available at beatricevalenzuela.com
14/15Garrett Leight
Need a more serious pair of shades? Garrett Leight's sunglasses are simple, stripped-back, and beautifully made. Fun fact: His dad founded sunglasses brand Oliver Peoples.
Garrett Leight Brooks Sunglasses, $435, available at revolve.com
15/15Shaffer LA
Ditch your ginormous black bag for one of these made-in-L.A., never-too-big bags in colors and fabrics that are both feminine and fun.
Shaffer LA Kathleen Fanny Pack, $215, available at shopbop.com
