Heading to Coachella? Make the most of LA with our new city guide

Just in time for Coachella, we round up the latest inspiring retail, food and culture concepts to check out in Los Angeles. Discover our hit list of newness and plan your trip with our city guide. 

Los Angeles has emerged as a haven for flagship retail experiences. Noteworthy brands like Madhappy and Gabriela Hearst pioneer this trend, collaborating with renowned architects to create stores offering authentic shopping experiences.

Madhappy’s West Hollywood flagship, blends digital prominence with a genuine feel and embodies a mental-health-first ethos in partnership with PlayLab.

There has also been a slew of Los Angeles retail-firsts in the city. Buzzy New York brand The Frankie Shop’s pop-up retail concept The Meeting Room has opened in West Hollywood. Meanwhile Chinese activewear brand Magnalens opens its first store in the US, in Century City.

For the latest in circular fashion, check out the Circular Library on Abbot Kinney, a sustainable-focused store featuring only circular brands.

Don’t miss the city’s culinary innovation with spots like Chainsaw - a monthly-changing restaurant concept houses in a former garage.

The city also hosts Luna Luna, the world’s first art amusement park with rides, games, and attractions designed by artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and David Hockney. Rescued, revitalised and on view for the first time nearly four decades, it marks Los Angeles out as a hub for creativity, culture, and immersive experiences.

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