Secret Service: Los Angeles

Although it’s not as secret anymore, the awesome appointment-only boutique in Downtown Los Angeles aptly named Secret Service is one of those not-to-be-missed men’s shopping experiences. Catering even to guys who claim to despise shopping, SS goes beyond merch and purch to offer a more personalized and social experience complete with ambience, cocktails and privacy. Located in a loft space converted from a former air raid shelter, they carry some great exclusive brands like Nice Collective, Obedient Sons, Surface to Air, B Son, The Cast, Esquivel Shoes and Crate Denim. If you want to see what this place is all about, call for an appointment. They don’t even have a real website, so you’re just going to have to trust me on this one. If they ask how you heard about them, just quietly say “shhhhhh, don’t worry. It’s our little secret.”