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15 LA Market Retailers to Get to Know

winners of august market’s $250 prize drawings

This August Market, our Showrooms nominated the following 15 retailers to receive $250 Retailer Gratitude gift cards. We love seeing the variety of women’s and kids’ boutiques working with our Showrooms, each one distinctively regarded for their unique product selection, aesthetics and retail experience. Coming to us from the Northwest and Southwest, we celebrate these small business and are proud to be their choice for boutique merchandise needs.

WOMEN’S BOUTIQUES

PAPILLON

Redondo Beach, California


Papillon is known for high quality women's clothing curated based on a core belief that every woman has the ability to look and feel beautiful by wearing clothing that accentuates her strengths and conceals her flaws.

In order to achieve this mission, Papillon’s stylists select pieces designed to flatter the figure and meet the price range of each client. Unlike a large department store, this family-run boutique prides itself on the personalized experience provided to each shopper. 

Book an online appointment with one of their stylists, visit the boutique, or shop online.

Specialty Categories: Summer Casual, Dresses, Career, Cocktail, Boho, Bridal, Accessories & Shoes

HUSH CLOTHING

Windsor, California

Bringing LA Fashion to Wine Country

With Hush Boutique in Windsor, and HushUp Men’s & Women’s Boutique on the Windsor Town Green, owner Marie Esposti-Winter provides stylish basics, unique, on-trend fashion, and fun pieces, with personal and friendly service that’s deeply rooted in her Sonoma County community.

With a vision to bring LA fashion to Wine Country in a way that supports sustainable and socially conscious vendors, Marie is committed to providing affordable merchandise and building relationships with both local artisans and national companies who have a commitment to critical causes such as ending human trafficking and domestic violence, supporting breast cancer research and more.

BARCELINO STORES

San Francisco Bay Area

Barcelino is synonymous in the Bay Area for upscale international fashion. For over 25 years, the retailer has clothed San Francisco’ well dressed, with two boutiques curating premium Italian suits and European sportswear brands for men, and three more boutiques specializing in sophisticated Women’s career wear, sportswear and special occasion.

LOCATIONS

Women’s

San Francisco / Union Square

San Mateo / Hillsdale Shopping Mall

North Bay / Sausalito

Men’s

San Francisco / Union Square

San Mateo / Hillsdale Shopping Mall

THE RED BALLOON LTD

Newport Beach, California


The Red Balloon is one of Orange County’s top boutiques, a destination for premium, carefully curated women’s and children’s brands.

Owner Janice Greenwood curates an impressive range of clothing and accessories featuring designs by: AG, Beach Riot, Birkenstock, Chaser, Cosabella, Eberjey, Electric & Rose, GRLFRND, J Brand, Lauren Moshi, Little Giraffe, Love Shack Fancy, Mayoral, Mother, Munster, Native, Paul Smith Junior, Petit Bateau, Petite Hailey, Posh Peanut, Rowdy Sprout, Scotch Shrunk, Sol Angeles, Tiny Whales, and many more. 

CAMILLE DE PEDRINI

South Pasadena, California

Established in 1998, Camille DePedrini is a namesake fashion boutique and one of South Pasadena's most unique shops.

Designed to be a one stop shop, clothing selections at Camille are ideal for red carpet, wedding, work or every day casual, with styles ranging from retro to contemporary with an emphasis on gorgeous fabrics and comfort. Stocked with local designers and brands from around the globe, with sizes ranging from petite to plus size, Camille is notable for being an inclusive shop offering great quality and style for all sizes and tastes.

Camille and her staff aim to please and offer a very personalized service to all clients. The atmosphere is comfortable, professional, and always creative.

Categories: Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry Shoes

THE RUSTIC DIAMOND

Morro Bay, California

The Rustic Diamond is a creative home goods boutique that features hand crafted furnishings for home or garden, gifts, unique clothing and keepsakes for bride-to-be.

 Goods include one of a kind art, beautifully crafted vintage, antiques, steam punk lamps, collectible treasure keepsake boxes, handcrafted journals, hand made jewelry,, vintage furniture, mirrors, wall art, coastal sea treasures, high quality clothing, and more.

pan terra gallery

Bisbee, Arizona

Fashion & Photography Boutique

PanTerra Gallery features an Eclectic collection of Fine Art Photography, Art-Driven Clothing, Handcrafted Jewelry, Handbags, Accessories and Gift Items. The boutique gallery also promotes local artists and craftsmen in the historic Old Bisbee location.

Brand Sampling: Aria Collection - Oopera, Cocoon House, Dolcezza, Fat Hat, Habitat, Moonlight, Oh My Gauze, Raffi, Sleevey Wonders, and more.

maya palace

Tucson, Arizona

Award Winning Boutique & Bridal Shop In Tucson

Maya Palace, a “Best of Tucson” winner year after year, is filled with wedding dresses and fashion delights from around the world. Known for clothing selections featuring vibrant colors and luxurious fabrics, Maya Palace fashion brands include Lior, Tianello, URU, Simply Silk and dozens more. The product selection also includes jewelry, handbags, shoes, scarves and other enhancing accessories.

Additionally, Maya Palace has the most extensive collection of wedding dresses of any bridal shop in Tucson and Southern Arizona, featuring over 500 wedding dresses from Allure Bridal, Maggie Sottero, Essense of Australia and Casablanca Bridal. Also featuring mother of the bride/groom wear, bridesmaids, prom and special occasion.

A.FELICHE

Fresno, California

For over 25 years, this gem in Central California has been a destination for upmarket apparel, jewelry and accessories. Owner Karina Khatchatourian takes great pleasure in personally assisting each customer as they try on her curated selections while sipping complimentary Armenian coffee or a glass of wine.

Notable for: A wide array of imported European brands.

VISIT

2031 W Bullard Ave, Fresno CA 93711 | 559.449.0286 


KIDS’ BOUTIQUES



SOL BABY

Hermosa Beach, California


Sol Baby is a quintessential California-lifestyle inspired boutique for children, featuring original and unique fashions, rock tees, trucker hats & much more for kids sizes 0-8. 

Their cool and high-quality selection of brands are curated in celebration of Rock N Roll, Sun, Surf, and California Love.

Free Shipping on all orders!



ragg tattoo

Beverly Hills & Studio City, California

Ragg Tattoo has all the right brands with all the right styles for fashion kids and moms looking for premium quality, featuring boutiques in Beverly Hills and Studio City.

Notable Brands: Spiritual Gangster, Chaser, Nununu, Cozii, Flowers by Zoe, Joah Love, Tiny Whales, Posh Peanut, Bari Lynn Accessories, Mayoral, Submarine, Shade Critters, Esme

AUNTIE BARBARA’S

Beverly Hills, California

For over 30 years, parents have turned to Auntie Barbara's Kids boutique for the very finest in unique clothing and nursery design.  Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, Auntie Barbara's Kids provides a variety of the highest quality, exclusively designed clothing, accessories, and toys for newborns and children up to size eight.  

They’re also happy to provide baby registry services and complimentary wrapped gift baskets.

Hot Brands: Molo, Milk x Soda, Stella McCartney, Bitz Kids, Joah Love, Sol Angeles, Feather 4 Arrow, Appaman, Play Up, Rylee & Cru, Everybloom Studio, Tun Tun, and so many more

ESPI’S KIDS

Visalia, California

Espi’s Kids is a designer children’s boutique located in Central California, committed to offering customers quality and excellence in product and customer service since 1991.

Merchandise is curated to be unique, fun, innovative, children-appropriate and that special gift. Owners Susie & Eric Espinola are continuously searching for the best brands on the market, including: Mayoral, Posh Peanut, Kickee Pants, Baby Face, Baby Bling, Wee Ones, Angel Dear, Me & Henry, Play Up, Tesa Babe, Joe Jeans, Magnetic Me, Demdaco, Jelly Cat, and other well known brands.

In addition, they carry a variety of unique baby gifts from Manhattan Toys, Mason Chic, Jelly Cat, Elegant Baby and others; an extensive line of Christening, Baptism, and special occasion dresses; designer diaper bags by Petunia Pickle Bottom and Kalencom; and a wide selection of accessories including custom made bows and headbands.

The store offers complimentary gift wrapping and the best in customer service.

FLICKA

Los Angeles, California

Located on Larchmont Avenue for over 20 years, Flicka carries adorable clothes and whimsical accessories for both boys and girls from newborn to tween. Jelly sandals, tutus, and Petit Bateau staples mingle on the racks with plenty of European brands.

POLLIWOGS

Richland, Washington

Polliwogs owner Alexa Orozco’s goal is to curate quality children’s merchandise that features over 70% handmade product, as well as brands with eco-friendly and ethical production standards. Polliwogs handpicks these brands with strong ideals for a better economy, humanity, and future for all children, and takes pride in supporting the designers they feature, including local moms, stay at home moms, family-owned businesses, home based businesses, and big companies known for established ethics and consciously made product.

Alexa wants each customer to know that “every time you shop a handmade item at Polliwogs you are receiving a unique piece that is ethically produced, eco-friendly, and most importantly, made with love.”