Carrying fashion-forward lines like Vivienne Westwood, Corpus and Cheap Monday, Collage gives Abbot Kinney shoppers a respite from beachwear and the breezy Boho look.

Its Abbot Kinney neighbors consist of brightly colored storefronts or converted bungalows, but Collage shoppers are welcomed by a concrete courtyard bordered by rocks. Its exposed storefront reveals the modern, industrial decor, a reflection of the overall theme of the merchandise. Vivienne Westwood's intricately designed jackets hang next to draping dresses by Rhus Ovata; men's tees from Iron Army share rack space with Corpus' soft jersey hoodies. The denim selection is more fit for a Silver Lake hipster than a Venice boardwalker—expect slim styles from April 77, Nudie and Acne. If you're not sure which one of Collage's edgy pieces work for you, general manager and buyer Teddy Gilliam, who often presides over the shop, is helpful, if not honest, about what looks hot and what does not. —Enid Portuguez