House of Bags

They call themselves House of Bags, but at first glance one might think it's the alley of bags. It literally looks like it could be an alley within the alley, but this little nook inside Santee has one of the best handbag selections we've seen lately. Classic, trendy, studded, fringe, you name it, House of bags has it. We were especially impressed by the faux leather bags, which seemed sturdy, well made and within the competitive Santee Alley prices. House of Bags also carries a small selection of backpacks, luggage, and evening bags.

Visit them at 1125-8 Maple Ave. inside the Santee Alley. The offer wholesale and retail. For purchase or product inquiries please contact the store directly at 213-747-8718.

 

FAQ: Thanksgiving & Black Friday

The Santee Alley has traditionally remained open for Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. We expect the alley to remain open during the holiday and holiday weekend again this year. General business hours are also expected to remain the same, with businesses opening at approximately 10 a.m. and closing at around 5 p.m. If you are hoping to shop at a specific store or interested in special Black Friday deals, please contact the stores directly. The area around Santee Alley: Maple Avenue, Santee Street, the North Alley, and the Maple Alley, should be open as well. Please keep in mind, all our stores are independent businesses and we do not set hours of operation for our businesses.

If you have any questions please contact LA Fashion District Public Information Coordinator, Ariana Gomez at 213-488-1153 ext. 718 or ariana@fashiondistrict.org.

New Fall Styles!

Fall fashion is in full effect at Santee Alley! Ladies, we're happy to report there are a lots of new options for you. We've also noticed some trends from last season still going strong, stud and rhinestone embellishments and chiffon-like fabrics to be exact. Styles are getting a little dressier too, as we approach the holiday season. What are you planning to wear over the holidays? Need help finding something? Let us know!

In the meantime, check out some of the new styles available at Vickie's Fashion:

These styles are available for wholesale and retail. For product or purchase inquiries please contact the Vickie's Fashion directly at 213-745-4336 or visit them at 1136 Santee St. Unit B.

Shopping for men's urban apparel at Hip Hop Sports

Brand name bargain hunting is a favorite of Santee Alley shoppers. Recently we've seen a growing number of urban street-style vendors pop up in the Fashion District. It's no secret the Fashion District, has some of the best deals on women's fashions, but boys rejoice! We've got shopping options for you too. For the young demographic looking to shop brand name t shirts, snapbacks, and outerwear we suggest stopping by Hip Hop Sports.

Hip Hop Sports, has been at the forefront of young men's urban fashion trends for over 15 years. The family owned business carries brands and styles similar to those found at mall favorites like Zumiez, PacSun, and Tilly's. At Hip Hop Sports, you'll find brands like OBEY, Diamond, Primitive, and DGK, at discount prices. Unlike other discount retailers who offer better pricing on previous season items, Hip Hop Sports carries only current season styles. They have new inventory on a weekly basis!

Hip Hop Sports is open 7 days a week, and will be open on Black Friday, November 23, 2012. They sell both retail and wholesale. Visit them at 1125-3 Maple Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90015. Purchase or product inquiries? Contact the store owner,  Hassan Reda, at 323-289-4243.

Discount Fall Fashions at Glitter Fashion

It's finally starting to feel like Fall here in sunny Southern California, which means it's time to replenish our Fall closets. Our fall must-haves this season consist of colorful blazers, long-sleeve chiffon tops (preferably with Peter Pan collars) and skinnies. Lucky for us, we found them all in one place and under $35 at Glitter Fashion.

Located at 142 in the Santee Alley, Glitter Fashion is filled with rows and rows of cute dress tops and jeggings and tights in every color.Tops range from $12.99 to $19.99, while jeggings and jeans range from $15 to $35. They even have coats starting at $15.99!

We love that that everything in the store is so well organized and they have by far one the largest selections of shirts for women in the alley. Many of their clothes can be found at stores like Forever 21, same quality and style for a fraction of the price.

Where to shop for Colombian shape wear in the LA Fashion District

Boasting one of the largest selections of Colombian body shapers and shape wear, Fashion Shop is a premier destination for wholesale and retail shape wear, lingerie, hosiery and intimate apparel in the Fashion District. Fashion shop carries post-surgery, postpartum, and weight loss shapers in sizes up to 5X plus size and Colombian hosiery, including support stockings for varicose veins. What you'll find at Fashion Shop:

• Intimate apparel by Coobie, Ilys, and Femina
• Lingerie, corsets and sexy costumes
• Hosiery, stockings, nylons, etc.
• Massage candles, lotion, and glow spritzer

Fashion Shop's expert staff can help you select the ideal shaper for your body type and needs. They carry six to seven different brands, with prices starting as low as $10 for a basic body shaper.

Fashion Shop carries Body Brand Organics' candles, massage oils, edible lotion and glow spritzer.

Halloween and role play costumes are in stock year round!

If you're looking a little extra shaping, try on a pair of Colombian butt shaping jeans, made specifically to help lift and shape the buttocks!

Visit Fashion Shop at 401 E. 11th St. Unit 110-111. Please contact them directly at 213-745-2082 for purchase and product inquiries. For exclusive deals and discounts follow Fashion Shop on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.