DIAMONDS & DOGS
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, sure, but who says women can’t befriend dogs too? Before leaving the music industry, then recording studio manager Suzanne Mates found her BFF-a dachshund named Ellie. After that there was only one thing left to do: Make diamond dog-inspired jewelry. [FULL INTERVIEW HERE]

Would you like styling services from Hollywood stylists and complimentary alterations from a couture seamstress on the items you choose? No need to pinch yourself, you haven’t died but you’re close enough to shopping heaven when you enter the nearly floor-to-ceiling glass doors of DES KOHAN, a “destination” boutique with the exclusive and unique services you expect, and deserve, when doling out wads on the latest fashions. DES KOHAN carries the brands you know and love--Viktor & Rolf, Hussein Chalayan, Helmut Lang—to those you might not but will—Catherine Holstein, Osman Yousefzada,Giulia Piersanti—and many more; not to mention the owner’s (Desiree Kohan) branded collection, Des Kohan, of perfect knit tops, easy skirts, versatile belts and her seasonally sought after dresses. And if all that isn’t enough to have you floating cloud nine there’s also an exclusive selection of vintage Chanel, Hermes, Gucci and Givenchy jewelry and home accessories. If you haven’t fainted by now, stop in for the one-on-one very best personal service she serves up.
DES KOHAN 671 Cloverdale, L.A.
What do you get when you combine hand-crafted high-end leather products, embellished cashmere, luxurious outerwear, sterling silver & 18 karat gold jewelry paved with precious stones and one-of-a-kind accessories? The limited edition Rock N’ Roll Couture Collection by Amal Guessous, the Moroccan-born designer/creator of the line A&G. Naomi Campbell, Bon Jovi, Ashton Kutcher and Puffy are among the many stars who've already packed Guessous’ new 4,000-square-foot outpost on the infamous Melrose Ave. (L.A.) to rock out $455 “god save the queen” and “who killed bambi?” crewnecks, hoodies, leather and other embellished products which can all be customized by his on hand artisans. You don't have to be a groupie to rock these fashions.
7922 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA.

Enrich has crept onto the style scene at 9054 W. Pico Blvd.(L.A.), packing its shelves with the predictable droves of Ts and high-end designer denim from Antik, ABS Allen Schwartz and the like. The upside? They carry a small assortment from a wide variety of brands including the 1970s inspired collection from Catch-A-Fire to sophisticated and sexy frocks courtesy of Nicole Miller. You style mavens can don yourselves in London-born Boxfresh or keep it local with pieces from L.A. based Nu Collection. There is plenty of menswear too, including slim jackets and button ups. Attempting one-stop-shop appeal, the boutique also carries a limited selection of handbags, jewelry and footwear. Enriching your wardrobe has never been easier.