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Who: Black Market What: Lifestyle Boutique Where: 2023 Sawtelle Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90025 When: Mon.-Thurs.: 11-8:30 Friday: 11-9 Saturday: 12-8 Why: Wide Variety of Brand Selection and Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff Quick Tip: “..a progressive blend of art, culture, design and of course, fashion.” Quotes taken straight from the“About” section of their website would be the perfect way to describe Black Market. Visualized and created by Jisook Lee in 2000, Black Market began as a venture 51
into the world of Vintage Fashion but has now transformed itself into a Lifestyle Boutique. As I walked into the store, my senses went into visual overload. I saw product after product that I wanted to make mine; I can’t imagine working sales at this store I’d be broke before my payday. Not only does Black Market carry a wide variety of brands but they come fully equipped with a Staff who’s most definitely up to par with their product knowledge and fashion sense. With what seems to be an endless list of brands that are offered, there is something for everyone’s taste. While talking to Sonia from Black Market she gave me insight on their buying technique and pointed out that they always keep in mind the different types of customers/clients that
shop at their store and try not to go just for the popular brands or style but to try to offer a unique selection of pieces you won’t find at your malls. Sidenote: One dope item for Fall would be wooden framed Wayfarers and guess who has them in stock… that’s right Black Market! Black Market offers Men’s and Women’s Fashions and even a gift shop. Directly beside Black Market and connected to the store is “Blue 82” where you can find gift items and a mirrored wall of fitted and snapback hats and shoes to match. Check out the pictures in the following pages and get a feel of the store and it’s rich culture in Fashion, art and design.