Wasteland - A fashionista's Confessions

Who has the absolute last word
in L.A. style? Where to spot L.A.'s
hipster trend-setting crowd? And
what designer or label is in vogue?
Read on and breathe in the air of
the stuff that trends and styles are
made of at L.A.'s most iconic
vintage fashion sanctuary:
Wasteland.

There is always space left in an
Angeleno's spacious walk-in
wardrobe for another essential
piece - as long as it's special
enough. This philosophy
permeates the trendy vintage
store Wasteland -- located on a
low-key yet fashionable strip on
Melrose Avenue.

Fashionistas and scenesters
adore this vintage fashion Mecca
as it sells affordable and one-of-
a-kind designer pieces, while
being laid back and glam at the
same time. Hey, if it's good
enough for Angelina Jolie (she
famously got her $26 black
dress here for the premiere of
"A Mighty Heart"), then it's
certainly good enough for the
the ever-present civilians alike.

Funky sounds infuse the space
in which stick-thin fashion
devotees, quirky Hollywood
types and straight from the
catwalk glamazons bustle
around jam-packed racks
giving this fashion emporium
a peculiar shabby chic infused
with Chanel No 5. Hurrying
salespersons embody the
ultimate trendsetting religion
that seems to be omnipresent.
Friendly assistants are on the
ball -- being helpful if any
question arise.
Lads and Gens find a big range
of unique pieces, funky vintage
stuff, exceptional accessories,
sexy designer booties and
sandals neatly arranged in the
shelves and racks. Here, Chanel,
Gucci, Dior and the likes swing
from hangers side by side -
waiting for a new loving home.

Spot renowned national and
local labels, too: Michael Kors,
Calvin Klein, American Apparel,
BCBG, Trina Turk, Cynthia
Vincent, and many more top off
the extensive choice of vintage,
second hand or brand new
pieces of desire. However - it's
the ample vintage section that
attracts fashion conscious
crowds of La La Land.
In order to score sensational
duds it's recommandable to
pay a visit frequently. Score
authentic designer gems and
unique numbers squeezed into
racks situated at the front area
of this shrine of styles and trends.

7428 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles 90046