Lines & Designers
Alternative Apparel
In 1995, creator Greg Alterman set out to create the perfect t-shirt - fashionable, comfortable, and tailored for a perfect fit. Since then, Alternative Apparel has dedicated itself to designing clothes that look great and feel great, making its wearer look comfortable in their own skin.
Andree by Unit
From their heats and mind to your closet. Andree is an innovative feminine line that combines sassiness, amenity and sophistication; catering to the growing demands of fast trends from the young contemporary
Angie
Angie clothing line features bohemian prints and designs for the modern woman. Their peasant-inspired blouses and dresses, featuring bold patterns and bright colors are sure to spice up your summer wardrobe.
Ark & Co
Ark & Co is located in the heart of LA's fashion district in downtown LA. Catering to the young and young at heart, the Ark & Co line has everything from fitted casual tops to flowing, sophisticated dresses.
Bali Belts
At Bali Belt Studio, high quality and cutting edge trends on belts and handbags at affordable prices is their specialty. Their quality is extraordinary but the price points are always competitive. We know that it is an invaluable part of the process. From working with quality tradesman to suppling goods and services backed by strong reputation, we believe it's not just the business, it is the entire fashion experience.
BB Dakota
Founded in 1986 in Laguna Beach, California, BB Dakota mixes European sensibility with pricing that the fashion-forward American can afford. B.B. Dakota has its classic line as well as Jack, a second brand which was launched to meet the demand of contemporary clothing at an affordable price for young adults.
BCBGeneration
BCBGeneration is a lifestyle brand inspired by the youthful spirit and creative sensibility of today's quirky girl. We want you to have the freedom to explore, expand and express your individuality through personal style. We want you to be you!
Blue Bird
Every season is filled with fun, flirty, wearable and ever changing apparel. The collection is designed for the free spirited girl with an edge. She is sexy, not vulgar and never takes herself too seriously.
Champagne and Strawberry
Champagne and Strawberry is a vintage-inspired collection, drawing heavily from a warm color palette of pastels, the soft textures of lace and silk, and a romantic esthetic that conjures a timeless fashion sensibility. While the collection captures the feel of classic eras of fashion thru time, its design is forward thinking in concept.
C. Luce
C. Luce designs a higher brand of women's clothing. We like to think of it as design for the sophisticated. An easy way to add splash of color to your wardrobe with our versatile high-quality fashion. Be inspired by fashion again with out intricately deigned ready-to-wear line that i both glamorous and functional.
Darling
Launched in August 2008, this line is fairly new. London-based designers bring about a vintage feel with eclectic twist. Feminine prints are embellished with exquisite detailing for that unique, flirty, go-to piece.
Dylan and Rose
Dylan is a girl who has just started her career. She's edgy, she's driven, she;s the center of attention in the office and out. Sometimes she's cool and sophisticated; sometimes shes playful and fun. Rose is a girl who is laid back, casual, artistic and sweet. When the mood hits her, shes all vixen. Dylan and Rose are really one and the same. The girl not afraid to be herself no matter what mood she is in. Shes you at work, shes you at play....shes your-fashionable always.
Elaine B. Jewelry
Elaine spent her childhood in Denver and studied in Oregon before finishing her undergrad with a degree in fine arts fro metal smithing and glass blowing at Virginia Commonwealth University. Today she has a small studio in Charlottesville, VA and sells only to independent boutiques. A large portion of her materials are milled from recycled metals, and all of her designs and construction are done by hand in her own studio.
Esley
Esley has unsurprisingly captured the attention of the fashion world. Named after the founder, Esley offers high quality designer clothing with their clientele in mind. Exquisite eye for fashion, impeccable designs, and affordable process are only a few of the multitude of assets that Esley is proud to offer.
Femme
Each product is developed with a focus to detail, fabric and trends to offer a wide variety of updated merchandise. Femme never skips a beat, working with the finest yarns to make even the most simple addition to your wardrobe worthy of a queen!
Flying Tomato
A vintage inspired bohemian clothing line founded in 2004. Classic and feminine collection not to follow trends, but to set our own by showcasing an entirely new look with vintage inspired feel that our customers have grown to love.
Freebird
A more contemporary line filled with bright colors and bold prints. Freebird never strays too far from the trendy basics every girl needs. Freebird adds a flair with a ruffle, open back, or edgy cut that is sure to stand out in a crowd.
Frye
No matter what the season, Frye boots are guaranteed to be in stock at Bittersweet! Founded in 1863, the Frye Company is the oldest continuously operated shoe company in the United States. Frye boots were worn by Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War as well as soldiers in the Spanish- American War including Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders. By mail order, the company supplied thousands of WWII servicemen with Frye Wellingtons, known as Jet Boots. The Frye brand remains true to its heritage and vintage American roots with finely crafted, fashionable boot, shoe, and handbag designs featuring rich leathers and quality hardware.
Haute Latitude
Designs rooted in ancient culture and tradition have been passed on from generation of artists to the next. Designers at Haute Latitude hand picked artists from around the world and adapt their designs for todays world. Each piece is designed to add a splash of color and spice to your wardrobe. Each design had a story full of tradition, culture, local flavor, and color and is an ambassador of the location it originated from.
Hot and Delicious
Hot and Delicious designs everyday fashionable women's clothing for modern and sophisticated public and all the way up to the fashion forward, diverse gal. Everything from flowing fitted, casual tops, dresses, jackets, bottoms and skirts can be found with the Hot and Delicious look.
!iT Jeans
Based in LA, !iT Jeans are designed for the highest quality fit, design, and style in denim. Originally started with 5 individual fits for women, the brand continues to expand its uniquely fitted jeans, designed to flatter and enhance a wide range of body types.
Kensie
Kensie is inspired by a modern girl trying to make her way through life. Girls that change their mind, change their clothes, change their look all while figuring it out. Chaos and the messiness of life and knowing it all ok. Inspired by that girl who seems to have just thrown on a look and look pretty awesome, like a model running through the streets of Paris of LA or New York, going from runway show to runway show. Pretty, thrown together.
Kersh
The West Coast city of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada is home to this laid-back collection. With its natural yet cool ambiance this line will have you coming back for more.
LA Made
An independent, socially responsible company out of Southern California, LA Made draws inspiration from the late 1960s, runway trends, and the every day hustle and bustle of life in LA to create a line of knit basics with a twist. Created in soft, comfortable fabrics, LA Made pieces are stylish enough for special occasions and practical enough for daily wear.
Level 99
This company designs with one philosophy in mind: "You shouldn't have to spend a million bucks to look like it." Level 99 denim is for the lady who won't let her wardrobe define her, yet likes to experiment with different styles. Specialty imported fabrics make the lady wearing these feel confident and chic. This denim has vintage construction and detailing, yet maintains a polished, urban, classic and, ultimately, modern look.
Lucy Love
Lucy Love is a line built "by girls, for girls" that blends skate culture with beach couture for fun, imaginative pieces. A Southern California-based family business, Lucy Love has expanded its line to include swimwear, accessories, jewelry, and more.
Lumiere
Lumiere offers basic pieces with a chic feel. Some pieces are sleek and simple, while others have a quirky, unique vibe. This company offers more than your average top or dress; these pieces are created to be individualized.
Milla
Milla's aim is to create timeless, quality pieces that defy seasonal trends. Milla's esthetic is rooted in the style of the early 20th century. It is a modern wearable collection that embodies the attitude and sophistication of its inspiration.
Miss Me
To capture the edgy, bold and sexy side of the Miss Me woman, Miss Me jeans is known for it its finest washes, specialized designs and tailored fits. Miss Me jeans are acclaimed for their embellished styles inspired by western and rock themes, but also design a successful hand-stitched basic denim line as well. It's not all jeans for Miss Me - their MM Couture line features funky tops, silk dresses, and cropped jackets.
M. Rena
Since its inception it has garnered much love and popularity among consumers and retailers for its unique style, affordability and uncompromising quality. Infusing classic style with contemporary flair, inspiration is drawn from different sources such as pop culture and music to vintage apparel. M. Rena is committed to bringing its customers the best fit, quality, and style each season.
Mystree
Minimalistic complexity: the Mystree line is defined by this paradox. Casual sweaters, hoodies, tops, and jackets take on a new twist with Mystree's high quality material and surprising detail work
RD Style
Affordable fashions that are constantly evolve with the times. That is what we love about RD Style clothing. They produce incredibly comfortable knits, chic outerwear, smooth leggings and pretty blouses that can be easily incorporated into any women's wardrobe.
Renee C.
This high-end designer fuses high fashion with affordability. With a wide range of styles and designs, Renee C. can dress you from casual to elegant, timeless to trendy.
Silver
Established in 1991, this Canadian family owned business established the grounds between premium and moderate denim. Silver uses retro elements in a modern way , evident in the denim, wash and fit/ These jeans are designed to fit many different lifestyles and ultimately, expresses individuality.
Sugarlips
Specialize in the edgy girlie girl. The sugar girl can be described as girlie fashion with just a hint of edge, available at wallet friendly prices.
Synergy
Synergy clothing mixes Eastern and Western influences, with pieces that are handmade in Nepal and India and infused with a modern, Western design. Synergy's pieces are simple and sophisticated with unusual details and graphics that highlight its blending of different cultures.
Tano Handbags
Buying a Tano leather handbag is an incredible experience - you have to feel the supple leather, admire the detail work, and find a style that fuses with your fashionable taste. That's why Tano handbags are hard to find in stores - but we have them at Bittersweet!
Timing
Timing has a young and fun esthetic, and its bright, colorful prints have made the brand a steady favorite in the constantly-changing juniors' market. Timing Inc. stands firm in providing the best styles at great prices, and its continually growing to ensure its customers will always have a reliable supplier.
THML
Formerly known as "Theme:, THML is a women's, young contemporary line based out of Los Angeles, California. The line was launched in October 2007 and within a few short years has made it to the sales floor of countless boutiques worldwide, including BitterSweet. THML Clothings' design team creates fashion based on two seasonal concepts: "flirty sophistication" for spring, and "edgy-chic" for fall. A touch of vintage always inspired the tops and dresses that have become the focus of THML Clothings' apparel.
TOMS
TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: for every pair of shoes you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. Why shoes? Because many children in developing countries grow up barefoot, leaving them at risk for infection, soil-transmitted diseases, and more. Since its founding in 2006, TOMS has given over 600,000 pairs of shoes to children in need.
Tresics
Tresics' motto is a color for any time of day and that's what you're sure to find as you browse our wide selection of Tresics tops! Bringing together trendy looks with women's basic fashion needs, the Tresics line is the ultimate selection in everyday luxury.
TULLE
Not the fabric. The clothing line designed for the woman who wants to facilitate an everyday fashionable wardrobe, TULLE delivers style that is hip, funky, and feminine. TULLE is committed to creating a young contemporary clothing line consisting of several fabrications, fun colors, quality productions, and innovative design details.
UMGEE
Has been delivering its original and contemporary women's wear designs since the company's' inception in 2001. Chic, elegant, simple and sophisticated styles are targeted for women of all ages and sizes.
Veronica M
Among a handful of successful local fashion designers, Veronica Monroy-Ferrer has made a name for herself by designing the perfect fusion of classic styles and colorful vintage patterns. The only daughter of a successful Peruvian seamstress, Ferrer learned early on the secrets to designing no-nonsense, affordable clothing that acknowledge the modern woman as beautiful, stylish and career-minded.
Very J
Very J is a fresh line dedicated to minimalism. Inspired by the latest high-fashion trends, each piece is still effortless. The Very J line offers threads that can be worn throughout a variety of seasons, and are perfect for any event from a barbeque to a date night!
Wooden Ships
From American Idol contestant Siobhan Magnus to the cute barista at your local coffee shop, women everywhere love the custom made line at Wooden Ships. Wooden Ships creates fashion that's like comfort food - delicious, familiar, and individualized just for you! Their sweaters are a Bittersweet customer favorite!
WOW Couture
Starting out commanding the women's knit wear and sweater market, WOW couture is not poised and ready to impact the young contemporary fashion market. With highly innovative, original, and trendy designs such as our special and fashionable bandage dresses. Wow Couture has been leading manufacturer/importer of women's woven, knitwear and sweaters over the past decade. WOW Couture has been dedicated to creating inspiring collections, always preceding the competitions, and we will keep this up in our new challenging era.
YA
Ya of Los Angeles only sells the hottest and highest quality items, taking the latest trends in fashion and fusing them with designs that flatter and empower women by celebrating the female form.