Comments on: explore the real fashion district: santee alley

By: Gnomon

Gnomon — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:54:47 +0000

I like Nno Ferutti’s, at 761 South Los Angeles. They are a tad more pricey than many of the shops, but have a wide selection of suits and tuxedos, and are less aggressive than Academy. Which is also swell, but I like Nino’s better.

By: Emmanuel

Emmanuel — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:11:42 +0000

I heard about this alley place in CA but could not find it online untill now i thnk. If this is the place i need help finding a guy that sells ties, pleated ties to be more specific please i need to know where to find these ties.

By: Kifbox

Kifbox — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:52:08 +0000

I went for the first time a few weeks ago, found that the storefronts that are on Los Angeles / Pico/ whatever streets that aren’t actually the alley itself…are quite pricey and on par with Melrose Ave price-wise…inside the alley is where all the good priced stuff is, and there are a TON of suit places in the alley as well. It does seem that every store is carrying the same stuff…stick the alley itself to find the bargains (day to day – not sale stuff) and skip the streets.

By: Vero Queero

Vero Queero — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:33:17 +0000

As a native Angeleno who grew up shopping in the GARMENT District, buying designer jeans for less in the late 70′s & early 80′s, traversing the alley & industrial shops–not much has changed. Fashion District? Have you seen what they sell? Fashion? Really?

By: brady westwater

brady westwater — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:21:52 +0000

Suits? What is this… suits thing you are all talking about?

By: Ginny

Ginny — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:53:12 +0000

Roger Stuart has been the place most recommended.

By: Always a Party

Always a Party — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:52:53 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions about suit stores. I was walking by Academy Award Suits on Oscar Sunday this year and it brought a big smile to my face. Good to know that have decent suits as well. I’m a curious about the vintage stuff in the basement too.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:08:15 +0000

You’ll see a lot of the same merchandise in the fashion district as you do in stores on Melrose. Only difference is if you buy it downtown, it might cost you $15. If you buy it on Melrose, try $75.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:42:17 +0000

Tokyo has many of these alleys/cheap shopping streets. Makes it seem like more of a “city”. Good place for cheap stuff. Why does evceryone need something from the promenade or century city mall. Try to take someone new to this place to see the REAL Los Angeles. Some people are finally leaving behind their 80′s mall/car loving mentatlity.

By: Bartleight

Bartleight — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:52:15 +0000

Oh, and I forgot to mention that Academy Award Suits has some great vintage stuff in their basement, if you’re looking for such styles. Just ask them to take you down there.