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Souvenirs of Hollywood
Overview: What do you like when it comes to shopping? Are you a tourist and do you want to take something that says “Hollywood” back home? How about a clothing fashionista who likes only limited editions of clothing items from botique stores? Hollywood Blvd has it all and then some.
Hollywood Blvd has limitless opportunities for every shopper. Gone are the days of cheap, sleazy shops. Well, not entirely true. But, Hollywood has had a facelift – no pun intended – over the last decade or so. For souvenirs, check out Souvenirs of Hollywood. This huge and crowded megastore has everything Hollywood, from clothing apparel to posters and you can even purchase your own Walk of Fame Star. There are other souvenir shops as well as costume, wig and other sort of specialty shops. At 6420 Hollywood Blvd, you’ll find the well-known Hollywood Suit Outlet. Just make sure you scour this mega suit store. It can be dizzying but you will find a good deal here. Walk around Hollywood Blvd and you’ll find an interesting store every other building.
Hollywood and Highland Center
How about for the serious retailers? Okay, so Hollywood Blvd has the Hollywood and Highland Center where you’ll find major brands such as H & M, Bebe and other big names. But, what about boutique shops? There are several, slick and trendy boutique retail stores but one you may want to browse around in is Glory (also known as Glory Sales). Even locals don’t know much about this store but Glory has some of the coolest clothes in Hollywood. Originally an antique store featuring antiques motorcycles, Glory branched out into clothing. Now, it’s primarily a clothing store. Why point this store out as opposed to all the other boutique store? On top of pointing out a random store, why point out a store with steps? Well, the story is, Brad Pitt shops there and purchases the $250 to $300 jeans and other items. They even have pictures of Brad in the store wearing Glory jeans. Sometimes, Glory gives customers a break and sells last years jeans for $50 – $100. Glory, by the way, is located at 4659 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90027. Their phone number is (323) 644-5679.
Accessibility: Most stores on Hollywood Blvd are wheelchair accessible.
Getting There: www.bigbluebus.com, http://www.culvercity.org/bus/bus.asp, www.metro.net, www.ladottransit.com