Came here with my family on Sunday 12/8 around 2pm, super cool gift shop, I made a purchase. The woman at the entrance was very nice. I was surprised when I stood at the front counter to pay for my item, the woman named Gloria was rude. She was wrapping a gift I believe, made eye contact and continued to wrap. Then I thought well maybe this isn't where you get rung up. I went ahead and asked and she said, "will the vintage crayons be all for you" in a rude and dismissive manner as if I were an inconvenience. She didn't say hello, smile, nothing; didn't make any effort to connect with a paying customer. I asked her nicely if this was her shop and she said no. Kinda ruined my experience up to that point. Good thing we were on our way out. Be more mindful of the people supporting your shop. read more

I really love this small boutique. Hidden in the heart of the Spring Arts Collective (2nd floor of the last bookstore), this place is dedicated to selling pieces from local artists (some of them have or have had galleries right on the spring arts collective). This place is sells stationary, post cards, prints, pens, pencils, and other cool knick knacks, including vintage cameras. You will find some of the most unique things here. It can be a little expensive, but the quality of the items make up for the price. I recently bought a map of california and now it has taken residence in my room, and I plan to go back again for another print that represents my love for Downtown, Los Angeles. Another cool things is that they have a vending machine that sells art pieces, pins and other items around the $5-20 price range if you want to check it out. If you are upstairs in the Last Bookstore, then definitely go here and check this place out. read more

Fold Gallery - Patches - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My [13/100] review on Friday the 13th. "Tell me am i right to think that there could be nothing better..." No radio station has ever play Nothing Better by The Postal Service, let alone a stationary & art store. It's larger than some of the other spaces on the 2nd floor. It very spacious and open which helps with the crowd that the LA art walk brings in. Their merchandise ranges from cooper straws to candles to postcards. They have a small basket of vintage enamel pins also and key chains. There's this camera display that looks really cool alongside lamps no with cover. The prices are more towards expensive but the quality is there. I didn't ask but items sold may be from different vendors. Pro: - Located in a cool bookstore. - Free - Awesome shopping Con: - Expensive-ish I saw a couple things that I will definitely go back for and purchase. I've been to the Last Bookstore before and I don't remember FOLD. I was really impressed and need to make a trip here more often. read more

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This really cute boutique is hidden on the 2nd floor of the Last Bookstore, and was very charming to go through! You can think of it as the 'gifts' section that most bookstores have, but wayy better. They also have vintage cameras for sale, some so old that I have never even seen them in person! The prices are a bit steep for me, but it's fun to go through and see what they have! A really cool gift I saw were pencils with quotes from The Office on them. Also, if you look at the ground it is entirely covered with pennies. I'd recommend going in if you already find yourself in The Last Bookstore! read more

Realistically 3.75/5 I was in town with my bf, his dad and a friend of his for the Last Bookstore! We came in, and I bought a couple of pencils. I understand my bf's choice of words can make him sound like a Karen but he was trying to purchase a Grogu (baby yoda) pin from the vending machine outside the shop as a gift for a friend. It was cheaper by a tinier margin, and I guess him asking for clarification on the price difference was weird. He made his purchase and left the store, then as the cashier was ringing me up for my pencils they straight up talked about him. Unless he was being straight up rude to y'all (which he wasn't because I was right there), it doesn't look professional to talk about customers for other customers to hear within earshot It personally ruined my experience and I hope you gro(gu)w from this Also how are you gonna be selling the pins without knowing who the character was? It's petty to mention that but I just hope it humbles you from judging (at least in public). I have years of experience in retail and I'm currently studying digital art in university, so as a fellow artist I commend you for occupying space in one of the hottest tourist spots in LA I can empathize with feeling frustrated with Karen's as well, which is why it's impossible for me to give you less than 5 stars on yelp. best of luck ~ read more

One of the new shops/galleries located in the mezzanine of the Spring Arts Building (above The Last Bookstore) - collectively known as the Spring Arts Collective. Fold Gallery & Curio Shop is tucked away at the end of the row, but worth the walk and find. It has cool vintage items (that are reasonably priced) like cameras, greeting cards, bowties, McDonald's Peanut gang (Snoopy) glasses, etc., houses the owner's "found art" and other artwork, as well as other artists' collections. read more

Fold Gallery - Cool vintage cameras! - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is the best.the owners are the nicest people you could wish to meet and the selection of local art and merchandise is phenomenal

i discovered this lovely gallery (while wandering through the last bookstore) because it was open later than all the other galleries on the 2nd floor! its so LOVELY and choc full of the Coolest Art! Really smart, and creative upcycled art and knick nacks...From cards and candles to bags and jewelry to unique stuff i would have never thought of.... the Candles smell so amazing that i literally stood there for 20 minutes sniffing them all 1 at a time!! you gotta check this place out!! read more

An adorable antique shop sitting on the second floor of The Last Bookstore, FOLD is perfect for your niche gifting needs. Not in the mood to make a purchase? Perfect because it's a wonderful store to take stroll through. You could lose yourself for a good half hour rummaging through their assortment of unique and vintage items; plus, hands down the coolest floor of any shop I've been to. read more

Fold Gallery - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

You gotta understand the fundamental pricipal behind The Fold. It makes 1 into 2, 2 into 4, 4 into 8 and so on. More corners, edges and shadows for creative contact. Less of the same, the "new" and the barcodes. Flutters of shutters and Stacks of wax. Get it? If you don't get it then go. Go fold. Go old. Go seek a story has yet to be told. read more

What more is there to say that has not been said poetically and perfectly by my fine fellow Fold fans? This place is tops. It's magic. Is it art or is it just a lucky thrift store find? It looks like art; it's priced like thrift. This is the kind of store in which fictional children find magic talismans that take them on Arabian adventures. As I am a fictional child, and have been for decades now, I can tell you from personal experience. read more

Love this gallery-boutique-gift shop in the heart of DTLA, on the second floor of the wonderful Last Bookstore. Whether it was before or during the world-wide pandemic, FOLD has provided great items and fantastic service. Jena in particular was super helpful, and she'lI help you if you're trying to find something special. She even followed-up with me after my purchases, going above and beyond, to thank me for supporting small business. Interesting and unique items, including original artwork, of which my favorite is Patrick Haemmerlein. Make sure to check it out online or in-person. read more

SELLING FAKE 'VINTAGE' ITEMS FROM DOLLAR TREE. This shop should be closed down. I was gifted some 'Vintage' Cocktail Glasses my friend bought from there for $40. I had already bought these for $1 each at Dollar Tree! They refused to refund or exchange. DO NOT BUY THEIR FAKE VINTAGE! Horrible owner. read more

If there is a place in Los Angeles where magic still exists, it is at Fold on the 2nd floor of The Last Bookstore. Fold is a place where you can find treasures that bring you back to lost childhood memories and nostalgic wonder - where parents find telephones and typewriters that they once used in college to small briefcases which expand into travel bars, the likes used by Don Draper on the weekend. Mint condition world maps from the 1890's sit next to Art Deco cigarette lighters, along with a slew of working vintage film cameras (Instamatics and other rarities) to mint condition 16mm motion picture Bolex cameras! On the walls hang vintage bow ties next to frugally priced art by Los Angeles' finest contemporary artists. And then there is the ever expanding, radiant yet curious penny floor. Bring in your spare pennies and become a contributor to a piece of art that will be around for years to come, most likely longer than any of our mortal forms. This little shop is a must for any out of towners or locals who are looking for a sacred and creative space to explore. The fine folks that run this place always welcome you with a smile and appreciate your company, even if it is just out of your own curiosity. read more

I really liked the place and made a purchase. After the purchase had been completed at the listed price, I took a few minutes to look around. The person at the counter then decided that the art I bought was more expensive than what I paid for it, blocked my exit, and insisted on taking back the art (and giving me a refund). They let me get my hopes up on something I really liked and then barely cared to take it away. The place seems good as long as things are going their way--but if they don't, beware, because you will mean very little to them. read more

More and more, I find myself going out of my way to stop in at The Fold to check out their cool collection of old-world trinkets and trendy collectibles and it's ALWAYS worth the trip. My husband and I have decorated the better parts of our home office and bedroom with the things we've found on the shelves in there, and I can't say enough about how much fun it is peruse the ever-evolving inventory and to learn about their newest items. We've decorated our Christmas tree with ornaments from their shelves, I keep an early 1900s mini theatre binoculars on display in our room and my husband tirelessly spins his oversized, vintage globe. All treasures we've found on the shelves of The Fold. Can't say enough good things about this adorable little shop, and the staff are friendly and welcoming to boot. One of my favorite finds in Los Angeles! read more