Ineventions

Brent-Air Gifts: The best little "neighborhood" one stop gift shop Founded in the 1950s, Brent-Air Gifts, has become the neighborhood “hidden gem” gift store with exceptional product quality. The boutique is located upstairs from Brent-Air Pharmacy in the heart of Brentwood. Housed in an architectural building designed in 1963 by modernist Rex Lotery, the store offers a one-stop shop for...

Douglas Johnson has been creating his own vision of eyewear since 1996. He had been wearing the stereotypical John Lennon frames in every color and grew weary of the nostalgia. He looked around for years not finding a worthy replacement. Finally, it came to him. He went to the garage where he knew he would find what he needed to build a prototype. A few minutes later he emerged with the first...

There is a fashionista in every woman and the founder/designer of Girlie Designs knows exactly how to find her. With a fun selection of handmade jewelry, bags and clothes, Girlie Designs focuses on unique pieces for unique gals of all ages. The collection is based on the idea of what it is to be beautiful without sacrificing individuality so there is something that suits every “girlie’s”...

In an age of hybrid cars and soy lattes, the obvious step would be earth friendly yet stylish accessories. Enter Girls Living it Up, also known as GLU, with a fun selection of handmade bags and belts made entirely of crocheted silk yarn and aluminum can pull tabs. With beautifully handcrafted pieces that come in many sizes and colors, the GLU line is on its way to making its mark in the fashion...

Rock-N-Role couture is deconstructed and reconstructed clothing for rock stars and people who live like them. Each garment is handmade and hand painted. Like snowflakes, no two are alike. Ali MacLean, LA based rock journo/Dj/muse, designs and hand makes these one-of-a kind pieces, influenced by the music and musicians she is inspired by. The current season of the R-N-R line, “I Won’t Grow...