Where Do Celebrities Shop in L.A.? We Investigate

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While we’re partial to online shopping over here at Who What Wear, we’re never ones to pass up the chance to hunt through an amazing store IRL. L.A. happens to be a city full of incredible shops and boutiques—many of them frequented by celebs. But with all the great stores in the city, where do celebrities shop in L.A.?

Curious, we reached out to celebrity stylist Siena Montesano to learn more from someone who works alongside high-profile celebs and huge Hollywood names like Justin Beiber. So you could say her list of L.A. shopping destinations is the ultimate insider’s guide. In other words, if you have any plans to go shopping in L.A. (or want to change to brush shoulders with a celeb), her list is a must-read. Want to find out which spots made the cut?

Keep reading to find out the top shopping spots celebrities visit in L.A. and then shop pieces you’ll find in the closet of every California girl.

Maxfield

"Maxfield is a one-stop shop for high-end designers. I love going there because it's as if they have hand-selected the best pieces of the season from all my favorite designers. They also have impeccable customer service!"

Opening Ceremony

"I've been shopping at OC since I was in high school. They have an amazing assortment of fashion forward and affordable brands. They also tend to carry smaller up and coming designers, so it's a cool place to shop and find new brands to work with!"

Just One Eye

"This is a store I recommend to people when they are looking for something special. They have one of my favorite selections of accessories (jewelry, hats, shoes)."

Lot Stock and Barrell

"I love the vintage selection of jeans they have. And they do custom embroidering too! This is where I take all my personal pieces, and clients too, to have things embroidered."

RTH

"This store is such a treasure. If you ever want to get inspired by not only clothing but a general ambience, this is the place to go."

Assembly

"I use to live across the street from the Assembly store in NYC, so when they opened in L.A., I was thrilled. The clothes have a really great leisure but luxurious style."

Virgil Normal

"Best store in Silver Lake! A mix of vintage and eclectic knickknacks."

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Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.