Okay, so one of my best friends owns this shop, but all nepotism aside, this boutique is a must see. It's a bit outside of my usual haunt, but Dari is worth the drive. When owner (and friend!) Melanie Shatner Gretsch opened Dari 's doors seven years ago, she helped create the hipness which emanates from this stretch of Ventura Boulevard. The vibe inside the shop is serene, with many touches from the Far East, including the Asian lanterns outside, Indonesian wooden tables, and a tented pavilion in the back under which to sit and relax (or dig through the baskets of fab Cosabella undies!). Melanie is nothing if not stylish, and her store is stocked with what she loves. This means both little known designers as well as brand names, such as Sonia Rykiel, Marc Jacobs and Paper Denim & Cloth. The best thing about Dari (besides the twice yearly sales!) is the staff. Everyone is lovely, knowledgeable, and very helpful. There's no pressure here, just great fashion.
12184 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
818.762-3274
I couldn't agree more. No one has better taste than Melanie. She manages to keep her clothes just unique enough without alienating her clients. Clean lines with just a touch of BoHo. Perfect. Plus, she's so damn nice. I'm a huge fan & always will be:)
Posted by: Cortes Alexander | March 15, 2007 at 11:16 PM