Where To Shop In The Downtown Arts District
In a bustling neighborhood filled with trendy restaurants, cool galleries, and hip murals, where do you shop? Whether you're looking for the perfect birthday gift, something special to wear, or the perfect accessory for the coffee table, you'll be sure to find what you want in this eclectic community. Here are some top choices in the DTLA Arts District from clothing to furnishing that promise just as much excitement and aesthetic pleasure as the rest of the neighborhood.
Poketo
820 E 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 537-0751
www.poketo.com
Owned by a savvy husband and wife team, Poketo is a combination shop and gallery space which offers unique and artistic accessories from socks and t-shirts to jewelry and wallets. Additionally, you'll find ceramic tumblers, angular vases, great backpacks, and even an artisan s'mores kit. Occasional musical concerts and gallery shows make this fun shop even more a part of the Arts District scene.
Apolis Common Gallery
806 E 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(855) 894-1559
www.apolisglobal.com
Like many of the shops in the Arts District, Apolis Common Gallery is not just an awesome shopping spot. Apolis is a space that's used for speaking engagements, art openings, and coffee tasting, too. Shopping at this trendy men's clothing store is also cool in and of itself, with globally sourced merchandised from hand-knit sweaters to leather sandals. The shop shows off the work of artisans from around the globe and from within Southern California, and is a great spot to find the perfect wardrobe for the man in your life.
Alchemy Works
826 E 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(323) 487-1497
www.alchemyworks.us
Looking for a little alchemy in your life? Then Alchemy Works is your one stop shop for home decor, art objects, clothing, and skincare items. The shop, which is run by husband and wife team Raan Parton and wife Lindsay are also behind the popular Apolis Common Gallery. From Warby Parker eyewear, Ali Grace jewelry and handcrafted cocktail cards to glass vases, there's something for everyone and every room of your home.
Hennessey + Ingalls
300 S Santa Fe Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 437-2130
www.hennesseyingalls.com
Hennessey + Ingalls is a vast bookstore that specializes in sleek books on architecture, art, and design. From serious looks at the visionaries of graphic design to that perfect coffee table book about Craftsman style, you'll find it here. Book signings and book launch events are major attractions that this beautifully curated book-lovers space.
The Good Liver
705 Mateo St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 947-3141
www.good-liver.com
The Good Liver calls itself a "modern day general store," and as such, this shop features everything from thin beer glasses to metal lunch boxes, men's shaving kits, silver whistles, ice buckets, tea canisters, and watering cans. The guiding principle behind every eclectic item is beautiful craftsmanship and visual appeal. With a wide price range, this is a great stop for finding something for everyone on your shopping list from best friend to casual acquaintance - and of course, yourself.
