Robertson Boulevard
Even canines are welcome in these tony L.A. boutiques
It’s a dog’s world on Robertson Boulevard. The two blocksbetween Beverly Boulevard and West Third Street are abuzz withwealthy women, metrosexuals, and young hipsters browsing withminiature dogs tucked under their arms.
The pups are treated like royalty at Kiehl’s, a New York-basedskin-care shop that opened this year with a supply of dog treatsand a “doggie waiting room.” But the special treatment here isn’tlimited to four-legged creatures. “We get a diverse mix of shopperson Robertson,” says John Saint-Denis, a Kiehl’s salesperson.”Beverly Hills matrons, film industry professionals, youngfamilies, and the gay crowd are all regular customers.”
That’s not surprising given the area’s location at thecrossroads of Los Angeles and West Hollywood. Robertson has beenpopular for years among those who can afford the clothing at Ghostand the sunglasses at C by Karina. Upscale chain stores such asWaterworks, selling bathroom accessories and fixtures, sitalongside funky independents like Kitson, a chic haven of bathproducts, clothing, and handbags of all sizes.
