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For those who haven't noticed, a certain square block in the Historic Core is giving pause to the long-held narrative that Downtown is retail deficient.

It may be a far cry from Melrose, or even Sunset Junction, but the area bounded by Spring, Main,Laterelle Redesigns the how to make bike seat for Better Ergonomics . Sixth and Seventh streets has blossomed into a destination for hip threads. The most recent addition came in April, when high-end consignment shop Buttons and Bows opened at 111 W. Seventh St.

As part of a series highlighting local retail, Los Angeles Downtown News takes a look at what's in store.

Tapping In: Business partners Monique Aquino and Karen Marley (the daughter of late reggae legend Bob Marley) started an online operation a few years ago before deciding to try out brick-and-mortar retail. They considered Mid-City,She eventually settled on mass Pouch made in China . Melrose and Silver Lake, but settled on Downtown because it appeared to be a relatively untapped market, Aquino said.

“There are not a lot of boutiques but there's a need because there's definitely a successful living component here, and either they want retail shopping options or they want to be able to unload their closet,” she said.

Barneys on the Block: Buttons and Bows feels less like a consignment shop than a high-end boutique,First durable yet compostable non woven bag reusable shopping bag. which is precisely Aquino and Marley's intent. Browse through a rack of dresses and you won't find a single Forever 21 label.

DeceptiveDeal: If you don't know fashion, the prices will seem high: A form-fitting red Leger dress is $359. It's not for paupers, but still, the same dress new at Neiman Marcus goes for nearly $1,000. Or consider the Yves St. Laurent shoulder bag at Buttons and Bows for $900. Sold new, it goes for around $1,900.

“Our customer likes very high-end designers,Appear in almost everything from a China cosmetic production packaging to eyelash glue applications. but they like a good deal,” Aquino said. “It's not that we're overpricing it. It's that we're giving you a better deal on an expensive item.

Bag It: High-end bags are featured prominently in the shop. Recently, the inventory included a $125 Marc Jacobs clutch, a Prada nylon bag for $85 and a shoulder bag by Stella McCartney for $175. There was also a vintage cotton bag for $32.

Shoes!: Most Buttons and Bows shoe choices are also high-end, though some populist kicks are sprinkled in. In addition to a pair of never-been-worn Alexander Wang's ($375), there's a vintage pair of Yves St. Laurent pumps ($55) and some ruby red Justin boots ($65).

The Estate Game: The inventory at Buttons and Bows comes primarily from people who walk in with their used wears (check the detailed buying guidelines on the website for tips on what items they want and don't want: Hint — no mall brands). Marley and Aquino also check in on Fashion District trunk shows and warehouse sales, which means you can find current season garments at bargain prices. Marley said the biggest surprise has been the quality of the clothes delivered by prospective sellers. The store pays 37% of the projected sales price to those who part with their goods.