Surely you've heard that French cult-fashion designer Vanessa Bruno has just opened a brand-spanking-new boutique on Melrose Avenue and trust us when we say that the sleek new shop is as gorgeous as the immaculate clothing on display. But now that the fall collection has just arrived—along with her amazing new handbag line—there's really no excuse not to hit up the VB store and blow your September paycheck. We've been obsessed with her yummy knitwear that's great for layering on a chilly SoCal autumn evening, and her leather camel trench coat is the perfect riff on the season's must-have outerwear. And we would be remiss if we didn't swoon a little over the delicious new handbags; The luxurious leather, suede, and canvas pieces are super-stylish in a very under-the-radar kind of way—it's the perfect anti-statement fall investment piece. In short, we are totally in love with Vanessa's fall offerings and promise you will be, too.
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Vanessa Bruno, 8448 Melrose Avenue (at North Croft Street); 323-655-5300.