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If Robertson Boulevard is the Paris Hilton of shopping areas, and Rodeo Drive is Ivana Trump, then Melrose Heights would be Jennifer Aniston—it's stylish, classy and appeals to just about everyone. From Fairfax Avenue to Santa Monica Boulevard, Melrose Heights is home to upscale boutiques, designer flagships and, of course, local legend Fred Segal. With more shops soon to open, this stylish one-stop strip appeals to fashion-forward Angelenos with money to burn. 
 The TrendsetterThe shopper who frequents these stores craves the latest dress style and the most sought-after label-of-the-moment, standing out with her funky taste and devastatingly high credit card limit.
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Fred Segal--West HollywoodThis legendary store has become LA's most influential shopping institution. Though it's technically a Ron Herman boutique, locals and visitors still refer to it as Fred Segal and celebrities still fill its pockets of space for the latest trends.
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Marc by Marc JacobsThose who can't afford the goods at Marc Jacobs head across the street to the designer's secondary line, Marc by Marc Jacobs, which offers equally stylish and even spunkier looks.
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XinYou don't have to go all the way to New York for Yayoi Forrest accessories, or across the ocean for handmade Mink Italian shoes—Xin carries these hip lines plus many more.
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Betsey JohnsonFormer Warhol girl Betsey Johnson helped launch the Melrose shopping scene in the 1980s with the opening of this store, which still houses her quirky and colorful designs.
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FornarinaJeans ride low and tops ride high at Fornarina. T-shirts bear colorful, cheeky graphics, sexy sportswear blasts rock-n'-roll details, and shoes range from classic to edgy. This futuristic-looking Italian store is not for the girl who's looking to hide some extra pounds under discreet layers.
The Designer DivaDon't call her a label whore; this shopper is all about class. These boutiques not only carry clothing from some of fashion's most sophisticated names, they also live in a tonier-sounding section of the street: Melrose Place.
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Diane Von FurstenbergThe inventor of the wrap dress strides into her third fashion decade with her first LA store. Expect to find said wrap dresses along with DVF's signature prints, glamorous eveningwear and chic accessories.
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Marc JacobsThe ivy-covered Marc Jacobs store looks as romantic from the outside as the clothes are on the inside. The antique-filled space has an opulent '30s feel evoking the glory days of LA department stores. In addition to the clothing collection, there are shoes and handbags.
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Carolina HerreraThe Venezuelan designer's Melrose Place boutique is a chocolate-colored gallery split into two adjoining sections. One section is devoted primarily to bridal wear; the other houses her current collection, fragrance line, eyewear and accessory collaborations with Manolo Blahnik and Judith Leiber.
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MarniThe European-feeling line evokes the breezy feel of a permanent vacation. Designer Consuelo Castiglioni mixes a luxe Italian aesthetic with a boho sensibility resulting in chunky-heeled shoes, floral dresses and ladylike bags.
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DeliaOwner Delia Seaman is known for plucking clothing lines that are artfully compelling and out of the mainstream. Her personable sales girls act as hands-on stylists to show shoppers how to wear that fierce blouse in an unexpected way.
The Sharp-Dressed ManWho says guys can't shop 'til they drop, too? These stores sell men's suits, accessories and casualwear that look just as good in the boardroom as they do in the city's sleekest hotspots.
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Duncan QuinnDuncan Quinn is the expert in bespoke tailoring. Bespoke, of course, is the service conceived on Savile Row that allows any gentleman to specify the tailoring of his suit, measure for measure.
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AlphaStylemakers Darren Gold and Christos Garkinos opened the ultimate men's lifestyle store on Melrose. Metrosexuals are just as welcome as pork rind-eaters to this clothing store that also sells grooming products and game gear.
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John VarvatosVarvatos' clothing and accessories do not have splashy logos but appeal to the Details-reading set as well as Architectural Digest subscribers. His LA boutique reflects his elegant but simple aesthetic with clean lines, an exposed, vaulted ceiling in the entrance, oak floors and blackened steel accents.
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DDCLABHanging mannequins, a spacious back courtyard and sleek interior design are some of the standout features at this New York City transplant looking to make it big in LA.
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Paul SmithPaul Smith's clothing is instantly recognizable. The pinstriped men's suits have telltale striped linings. Multicolored cufflinks and socks jazz up basic black suits. Everything in Smith's giant boutique bears his signature classic craftsmanship with an underside of fun.
The Fashion ForwardIt takes a special breed of fashionista to appreciate these boutiques. Three specialize in one-of-a-kind vintage pieces and two showcase progressive designers for shoppers who eschew trends and pave stylish paths of their own.
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MaxfieldMaxfield brought Yohji Yamamoto to LA, which says a lot about the store's commitment to avant-garde fashion. It's just about the only place in LA to find Rick Owens, Libertine and other rarified lines, and it carries items by Gucci, Marni, Dior and other European houses that you won't find in other area stores.
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DecadesA well-edited collection of men's and women's vintage, mainly from the '60s and '70s, is housed in this jewel box of a boutique frequented by celebs, designers and stylists.
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DecadestwoFeaturing more contemporary fashion than the adjacent Decades, DecadesTwo is the treasure trove for previously owned gems from Prada, Yves Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton.
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Creatures of ComfortDelicate dresses by Vena Cava and Imitation of Christ share space with edgy separates by Grey Ant and United Bamboo at this shop, which specializes in up-and-coming, hard-to-find lines from LA and all over the world.
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Sielian's Vintage ApparelIt's organized, and it smells good. These two facts place Sielian's in its own prestigious rank above rivaling vintage-clothing boutiques.
The AccessorizerWhether it's their outfit or their home, some people were born to accessorize. These shops accentuate both the body and the abode with fun little extras from beautiful baubles to racy lingerie.
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Jonathan AdlerFor more than a decade, Jonathan Adler's pillows, lamps, picture frames and whimsical pottery pieces have tickled fashionistas who actually stay home once in a while.
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Suzanne FelsenFrom aquamarine and tourmaline to beryl and amethyst, there are few types the native Angeleno hasn't worked with. Her creative mix-and-match philosophy results in colorful, eye-catching baubles for wear day to night.
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Paul FrankPaul Frank's success can be attributed partially to his signature monkey, Julius. Kids and the young-at-heart head to this store for colorful tees, bags, pajamas and sunglasses emblazoned with the adventures of Julius and friends.
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Tarina TarantinoThe playful jewelry and accessories at Tarantino's boutique are as fun and eccentric as her bubble-gum pink hair.
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Agent ProvocateurJoseph Corré and his wife Serena Rees design the store's private label undergarments but also stock the sensuous boutique with naughties from C. Gilson, Cadolle and Fifi Chachnil of Paris.
 Great guide, but why not mention the THEORY store that recently opened up on Melrose? They make a nice addition to the neighborhood! Posted 12/10/07 11:05PM PST by Mitchell P.
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 Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.
---Oscar Wilde
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