los angeles | shore leave.

you want to support local artists but you're more prone to cruising the shoreline than the gallery scene. head to undrest by the sea. the feeling is airy gallery, and the goods? try L.A. made bathing suits, lingerie and more.

owner and designer maria paz navales fills the shop with finds from around the world, like vintage cutoffs that look like they've trekked the globe, and handbags that look brand new. her favorite french sandals from tropezienne have their stateside home here at undrest by the sea (you won't find them anywhere else). but it's the label's lingerie, loungewear and swim are the real draw. sexy silhouettes trimmed in dainty lace and knit, signature crocheted bikinis will keep you coming back. and when you nab a unique cover-up, you might be inspired to wear it solo, or with a bit of femme jewelry from the likes of adara and christy lea payne. they bring together unexpected materials, like french silk and colored stones, and quirky shapes like summer camp friendship bracelets and lariats. so now you can skip the high-priced auctions and pick up works of art again and again.

suit yourself. undrest by the sea. 1136 abbot kinney boulevard. at san juan. venice beach. 310.314.1180. now open. www.undrest.com