He let me talk to him on the phone when I called him, explain my situation AND then told me he…read morecould take me in at 12:30pm. I was like okay, most places need appts. Not a big deal. He said, "are you coming just for me?" Tbh... I live close enough but traffic is annoying so I was going out there mainly to fix my fur jacket. He tells me it's fine & now I'm arranging my day in LA for this 12:30 mark. I call him 12:25 that I'm across the street (paid for parking) and he says "no, no, there are other clients they're not finished" and hangs up on me. This guy is so unprofessional, lacks courtesy, and I would never take any of my furs for him to clean. It makes me wonder if I left my fur, would I be able to pick it up when I wanted? Do I have to make an appointment to pick up my own items down the line... you get where I'm going with this. I made an appt instead with a furrier in Beverly Hills. Not only does it look better but they answered in a clear, calm, respectful manner. Not sure who is keeping him in business. I would never step foot in here if they paid me to!

Beautiful and amazing selection on any kind of fur you are looking for .....want great customer…read moreservice stop in here today

I brought my girlfriend's fur coat here for repair and had a great experience. David was easy to…read morework with, and the turnaround time was exactly what I was hoping for. The quality of the repair was excellent, and we're both really happy with how it turned out. I'll definitely be back if I need any future repairs.

One million stars for David Appel. A wonderful man, an incredible artisan, a gift to anyone in need…read moreof a furrier's services. My husband Matt B. lost his mother in 2005, shortly before we met, and is understandably quite sentimental about the objects she left behind. One of these was a gorgeous full-length red fox fur coat, purchased at great expense in the 1970s. My father-in-law gave it to me a few years back, and though I had no occasion to wear a huge fur in Los Angeles, we brought it home and hung it in a spare bedroom closet. I knew nothing about taking care of fur, and didn't realize I couldn't just leave it out of sight and expect it to stay intact. In retrospect, I had at least one major hint--one of my dogs kept trying to hunt it when it was in my main closet, which is why I moved it to another room. As it turns out, moths also love fur, and we recently discovered they'd gone to town on the coat. I took it to the dry cleaner, who looked it over and told me it was very likely ruined. Tufts of fur were coming off with every touch, and it seemed quite possible that cleaning it would be a waste of money. I decided to get it cleaned anyway, and was encouraged when it came back with more fur attached than anticipated. I found David on Yelp and decided to take the coat to him. His shop is on Robertson, where it's been for decades, and he only sees customers by appointment. I called ahead on a Friday and was able to get an appointment an hour later. Street parking was rough, but I was allowed to park in their little lot in back. The woman running the admin side of things was very gracious and competent. The shop was small and proud and dense with luxurious furs, both vintage pieces and David Appel originals. I went in with my two-year-old and David was there to meet us. He took us through his work area into the front room, where my kid and I sat while he examined the fur coat. He was sweet to my boy and talked lovingly of his own grandchildren. He was calm and direct, with the assurance that comes with deep expertise. David is a third-generation furrier, and he's been working with fur since he was a child. I hope he's been training someone to take over the business when he retires, because it feels like it would take decades to pass on that kind of knowledge and experience. I was hoping to turn the coat into a short jacket using whatever was left of the original fur. Thankfully, the moths mostly went for the bottom of the coat, leaving the top half looking plausibly salvageable. David said he could do it--the alteration was no problem, and there was enough fur to work with to fix the spotty patches that couldn't be cut away. He had me put the coat on, took some measurements, and showed me roughly how it would look when it was done. He also told me he'd have to replace the lining, and asked if I wanted to preserve the label and the monogram. I didn't know about any monogram, but he said a fur coat from the 1970s was likely to have one. He looked and found it--Matt's mom's name embroidered in cursive in the lining of the coat. He named a fair price, and I paid half up front and asked when the coat would be ready. He said I'd have it in time for next season, and I figured I wouldn't hear from him for a few months. The coat was ready in a week. I cannot believe how beautifully it turned out. David told me it would be like new, and he absolutely delivered. It has the glamor and character of the old coat, but the cropped length and 3/4 sleeves make it look fresh and much more sensible for 2020s Los Angeles. I would've felt guilty altering the coat before, but thanks to David--and, I suppose, those ravenous moths--I have a vintage family fur I not only love but can actually wear. The monogram, which we otherwise might not have known about, is intact. I am so glad I found David and am deeply grateful for his craft. If you have old furs in need of love and restoration, take them to David Appel. He'll know what to do.

I bought a $1000 coat from them, the single most expensive thing I have ever purchased. It was…read morebeautiful but too big for me and they agreed to make some sewing alterations for me. I shipped it back to them via USPS and even payed for shipping insurance due to the value of the coat. I called the day it was scheduled to arrive to confirm it's safe delivery. The woman who answered the phone said she didn't see it anywhere yet but it would likely turn up soon and they'd get started on the alterations when it did. Fast forward over a month later; I call to see how the alterations are going, but come to find out, they claimed to have never actually received the $1000 coat I sent back to them... USPS claims the package was delivered and Boho claimed to never have received it...I spent several weeks on the phone with several USPS representatives trying to track down where it could to no avail. Unfortunately this was near the end of shipping insurance coverage period so not only did I lose the coat, but USPS would NOT insure my package. Not only did I lose the coat, but USPS also would NOT honor the travel insurance I purchased. When I spoke with the owner of Boho Coats about the situation she dryly offered me a small discount on my next purchase. By far the most expensive mistake I have ever made....

I have been following Boho Coats on Instagram since last year when I had set the intention to make…read moreit to Burning Man in 2019. My partner surprised me with an ethereal Boho Coat, custom made with all my favorite colors to kick off my first music festival season and Burning Man. It fit me like a glove and made me feel like Queen Daenerys Targaryen, Mother of Dragons. In going with another friend to get her first Boho Coat, I got to play in the showroom with all the different furs and fabrics, like a kid in a candy store. Many of the faux fur looked and felt real. The numerous combinations of fur with lining of patterns or sequins, as well as the different style and cut options, definitely results in analysis paralysis unless one has an unlimited budget. [There are much more fur/fabric/lighting options and pre-made combinations available in the showroom to help visualize how a custom coat would look.] I also love the principles and business practices of Boho Coats to support not only cruelty-free, animal-friendly industry but also employee-friendly workplace. While I am already mentally designing my next Boho Coat inspired by Cleopatra, I will always have a special fondness for my first Boho Coat, as it is infused with lots of love and high vibration energy from Katya and my partner. As a few of my friends have stated, it is so me - both sides reflect different aspects of my personality!

Very fair pricing for new and used furs and repairs. There was no pressure and the staff was always…read morewilling to meet my needs.

Absolutely the best place to go for fur repair, maintenance, and storage. Doug is incredibly kind…read moreand patient and will talk you through all they offer and recommend. Cece is an absolute wizard who saved my vintage silver fox fur coat that was ripped in both shoulders. The prices are very reasonable and the quality of their work is second to none. They also have a selection of both new And vintage fur items, it's almost impossible to not find something you'll fall in love with.

Just tried to bring in my furs to get repaired and the man told us he didn't want to see us and…read moreit's appointment only. He literally said "I honestly don't want to be talking to you right now" and we had probably said 3 words to him totally. Horrible customer service. I've never been treated so horribly.

I had the same experience as other 1 star reviews. also was told not we'll, but not an excuse to…read morebe a sarcastic, demeaning , condescending towards customers . had my coat shortened, and it took over 6 months - due to his health. picked up the coat and discovered I had not had the bottom length returned to me. He said he would look for it and call me back. I never heard back. also the coat was missing the hook and eye closures after 6 months. he is a pretty miserable person, and not an experience I look forward to repeating, so I think I will go,elsewhere.

Don't have the location discourage you from stepping into the boutique. The place is a hidden gem…read more Mink Palace is the ultimate source to purchase your luxury exotic furs and leather goods at a reasonable price. You can find trendy or sophisticated designer styles for both men and women at this boutique. No matter if you're treating yourself or gifting for a special someone, Mink Palace definitely has a fancy variety to choose from. I can vouch the quality of their selection are AAA grade. Why splurge big when you can spend small to dress like a fashionista? Did I mention their customer service is at top notch? You will definitely be treated like an A-list VIP. What's better than splurging without hurting your bank account and treated highly? Here are some of my highlighted purchases that I have added to my wardrobe collection.

This place is an importer of fine fur, leather, italian wool suits and silk products among others…read more Surprisingly, it is located in a Chinese neighborhood. The prices for the fur and leather garments are considerably cheaper than department stores, but of very high quality. The middle eastern owner claimed that he bought directly from the factories. I received a fur garment as a gift and was not sure whether it was real or not, so I was told to do a burn test. Genuine fur would singe and smell like human hair. It burns into ashes. Fake Fur melts and smells like burnt plastic and forms small plastic balls at the ends that feel hard between the finger and thumb. I took a small patch of fur and burned it! Sure enough, it burned into ashes. Personally, I'd not buy these fur products myself though they look great, because of animal protection. But, if you absolutely need a genuine fur product, this is a place to shop for a good deal. Last word, it seems that some products had been in store for a long time and collected dust. When you try them on, make sure to dust it off first.

I was intrigued enough to check it out, but I guess I was picturing more vintage styles from the…read more80s. I wasn't expecting as many "retro styled" items, meaning either new t-shirts featuring 80s music or repurposed thrift items now adorned to look like they were vintage 80s. That being said, I did pick up a pair of hot pink new costume fishnet fingerless gloves and rubber bracelets to go toward my 80s Night theme and Hubs found a DVD and CD, so alls good.

Cute store with a large selection of rock tees, chokers and some vintage items. I love the name of…read morethe store as well. Owner is friendly!

Very rude service and very unprofessional and as far as the merchandise/dresses goes it is all…read moreoverpriced and out of season.

Nathalia is an incredible designer. Her one of a kind custom made creations are fabulous! I…read morehighly recommend shopping here.

There are few times I have stepped inside the store and had someone size me up perfectly. Cosmo did…read morejust that!