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.
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.
Aryn K
From the heart of LA's Fashion District comes this distinctive brand that designs contemporary, comfortable clothes for women of all ages. Aryn K's line is defined by woven and knit pieces that are stylish yet versatile season after season.
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.
Born Purple
Born Purple is a New York City-based company that draws inspiration from the city's melting pot complex. Their pieces mix multicultural design and inspiration with a modern sensibility that's designed for a modern woman.
Circular Accessories
Made in Baton Rouge, Lousiana, Circular Accessories' hand screen printed dresses and shirts are influenced by science and nature, featuring bold graphic designs on pieces with clean lines and contemporary fits. Prints are run seasonally and color customized, so you're guaranteed an individualized piece each time!
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.
Free People
Free People is a clothing line out of Philadelphia that reflects the fashion sensibility of the creative, independent, and free-spirited. Their eclectic line of dresses, sweaters, tees, and skirts reflects an artistic, do-it-yourself attitude.
Freeway
Rooted in L.A., Freeway apparel is designed by a team of world-travelers that gain inspirations from other cultures. By keeping the 'California cool' in their designs, these clothes appeal to a variety of women.
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.
Full Circle Handbags
Full Circle offers a line of eco-friendly, fun, and functional handbags. They are committed to using leftover or recycled natural materials and low-impact manufacturing. Designed in Richmond, VA, their Caffeine line is inspired by the designer's desire to salvage coffee bags being sent to the landfill every day at his local coffee shop.
Funtote
Playful and practical, Funtote canvas bags are designed by visual artists who draw inspiration from their home in the heart of New York City. Committed to social responsibility, sustainability, and philanthropy, a Funtote bag is more than a fashion statement - it's a personal statement.
Gentle Fawn
Founded in 2003, Gentle Fawn was inspired by a rare collection of antique ceramic fawns in a thrift store. A contemporary and imaginative line, Gentle Fawn's style is clean and modern with distinctive details and a fashionable edge.
Gypsy Junkies
Starting off as a family affair, Gypsy Junkies has become its own empire. Combining inspirations from world travel along with vintage allure, this line offers fashion without compromising the comfort factor.
Heavy Rotation
Milwaukee may not come to mind when you think fashion, but this line of innovative and versatile t-shirts is borne out of long winter days in the Northeast. One shirt does not fit all and one t-shirt design cannot fit an entire youth culture, so each Heavy Rotation design blends art, fashion, and culture in new and unusual ways.
Hodgepodge & Such
This Lynchburg-based jewelry company works with refashioned vintage and antique pieces to create customized necklaces and earrings. With a mantra of "recreate, reclaim, and readorn", you'll fall in love with their never-duplicated sustainable pieces!
!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.
Jedzebel
Jedzebel's silk and cotton clothing comes to our stores from Santa Cruz and represents the growing trend of eco-friendly clothing. Beyond their wrap dresses and silk skirts, check out their line of hats, hat.a.girl, all of which are crushable, washable, and come with certified UPF 50+.
Jessica DeCarlo Jewelry
Based out of Brooklyn, Jessica creates jewelry inspired by everything from nature and symbols to every day life in NYC. She began collecting jewelry from around the world at a young age and has developed her own elegant yet playful style that makes each of her collections unique.
Joe's Jeans
Sexy. Ultrafeminine. Provocative. Modern. These are just a few words to describe the incredible fit of Joe's Jeans. With a wide range of fits and styles, Joe's has a jean for every shape and every occasion.
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.
LTB Jeans
LTB Jeans are designed with an international flair, not just in style but in its development. Turkish designers work with textile firms around the world to provide high quality jeans that are always ahead of the latest looks in denim.
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.
Little Paper Crane
Based in Lynchburg, Little Paper Crane is a local jewelry line that focuses on using found objects, rocks, copper, string, feathers, leather, and more to create truly unique pieces that encourage the wearer to look for the beauty in unusual places.
Lucca Couture
Led by Jane Moon, Lucca Couture combines a variety of looks from the different fashion capitals of the world. It gives the polished look with an effortless wear. Spotted on fashion icons such as Lauren Conrad and Jessica Alba, this line offers a red-carpet look without the hassle.
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.
Mata Traders
While traveling through India to purchase goods for her store, Maureen Dunn's eyes were opened to how business was conducted within the poverty-stricken borders. She then used her buying powers to make a difference. Long-time friend, Michelle King, joined Maureen in her adventure to work with native women giving them an opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere of meaningful work. This line brings you quality handiwork and unique fashion with the satisfaction of helping Indian women use their skill and creativity in a fair trade atmosphere.
Mink Pink
Fusing street fashion with vintage sensibility, this passionate Australian fashion team produces pieces that are truly fabulous. Since launching in 2005, this line has been skyrocketed by strong word of mouth, which is how it arrived here on our shores!
Misplaced Talents
These one of a kind cards, created by Lynchburg Local Melissa Schruppe, are beautiful enough to give as a gift or keep in a frame and feature both new and recycled materials in the collages.
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.
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
Nick & Mo
Launched in 2004, Nick & Mo is the brainchild of designer Grace von Kriegenbergh, who was inspired by her two unique daughters - Nicolette and Monique. Her line mixes vintage glamour, indie artistic sensibility, and runway trends for a look that is playful, stylish, and chic.
Nusantara
Based in Vermont, Nusantara imports distinctive Asian scarves, shawls, and stoles in a wide variety of fabrics including wool, cashmere, pashmina, rayon, and more!
Odd Molly
Named for a girl who looked her best by being true to herself, Odd Molly designs clothes for uninhibited, fabulous women. With the cornerstones of love, courage, and integrity, Odd Molly doesn't just create one of a kind pieces that you will wear forever but also focuses on fair practices in the textile industry and community philanthropy.
Olive Oliva
Olive Olivia is for the timeless woman. Offering pieces that are very versatile, women can make one piece look many different ways. This line embodies the 'less is more' attitude.
Paige Denim
Paige Denim was founded by former fit model turned denim designer Paige Adams-Geller. Created on the foundations of fit, fabric, and finish, Paige Denim has become the go-to denim house for savvy fashionistas. Proceeds from designated designs go to benefit RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) and NEDA (National Eating Disorders of America).
Red Engine Denim
Red Engine Denim is designed for the ultimate fit and handmade from start to finish. Using cutting edge wash techniques, contemporary fits for a range of body shapes, and attention to finishing details, a pair of Red Engine jeans stands out from the pack of mass-produced denim in a major way.
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.
Rootote
This is not your mother's tote bage! Rootote has redefined the tote bag by merging fashion and function in it's unique design and one-of-a-kind patterns. Rootote knows there are unlimited and unexplored possibilities with totes - which one will you choose?
Shae
Shae has a recognizable style full of playful, luxurious & rich knits. This line is filled with pieces that will be a sure go-to for years to come. Although unique, these pieces still have the timeless edge that makes them classic.
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.
Soussan
Soussan belts are designed as a hybrid of traditional design and trendy details. Made from fine Moroccan leather and finished with American or Italian buckles, these belts are sure to become a permanent part of your wardrobe!
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!
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.
Theme
This Los Angeles-based clothing line designs each season's looks around two concepts - "flirty sophistication" for Spring and "edgy chic" for Fall. A touch of vintage glamour can be found in Theme apparel regardless of the season!
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.
Trinity
Trinity clothing is inspired by nature, using only silks and cotton blends that are environmentally friendly. Each piece is made with an incredible attention to detail and designed to have a feminine, flattering fit in every item.
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!
Vintage Havana
Established in 1954, this Manhattan line is inspired by street fashion, taking the latest looks from the street and into your hands. Vintage Havana knows that the shopper is ahead of the market and that's why their line always features contemporary looks you deserve to wear.
White Rice
Husband-and-wife team, Mary Vaughn Williams and Rudy Huston, were inspired to create the White Rice line after a six-month backpacking trip through Asia. After a life-changing stop in Bali, they decided to create clothing from batik, fusing beautiful fabrics with innovative designs.
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!
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.