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Our runway show at Melrose Trading Post in celebration of Melrose Fashion Week was beyond our wildest dreams! ...

25 March, 2025

For this year’s Melrose Fashion Week, we celebrated the legacy of Josh Lobb, the Melrose Trading Post vendor and designer behind the Infinite Expression brand who we tragically lost last year. Fairfax Fashion Club Donation Josh’s mother Lillian donated a large quantity of fabric and four...

24 March, 2025

Melrose Fashion Week in the Melrose Arts District in Los Angeles Monday, March 17th through Sunday, March 23rd 2025         ATTENTION: LOS ANGELES CREATIVES IN FASHION The Melrose Trading Post is spotlighting local & sustainable fashion with a new annual event: Melrose Fashio...

06 March, 2025

Sunday Mornings at MTP ☀️ Sunday mornings are your time to reset for the week ahead. It’s a great day to treat yourself to an Intermission Sound Bath and a delicious breakfast at MTP. Melrose Mixology, an MTP Exclusive, offers a vast menu of delicious beverages inspired by Los Angeles. Je...

06 March, 2025

It’s Oscar Season! This Sunday at MTP, March 2nd, is also Oscar Sunday. Whether you are on the hunt for the perfect Oscar Party outfit or one-of-a-kind gifts for the cinephiles in your life, Melrose Trading Post has got you covered! We scouted the market for selections inspired by our favorite...

24 February, 2025

Vintage Style at MTP 👀 People who love vintage style appreciate the craftsmanship of the items of the past that were built to last.   Vendors at MTP curate booths filled with vintage and antique treasures for your home and for you to wear. Vintage and Antique trinket boxes in B83. Sabrina of L...

22 February, 2025

Ringing in the Lunar New Year with Paper or Plastic Co! Last Sunday our friends at Paper or Plastic Co. brought to life a vibrant community fundraiser at the Melrose Trading Post in honor of the Lunar New Year.  The fundraiser raised money for families in need from the Eaton Fire. Paper or Plasti...

05 February, 2025

Local, Sustainable Fashion at MTP The Melrose Trading Post is an internationally known fashion destination, and the reason for this is the many local designers who set up at the market. In this feature we’re focusing on companies like IMPRSSVE by Armando (pictured above) which are dedicated t...

20 January, 2025

The team here at Greenway Arts Alliance extends our heartfelt sympathies to our community, every friend and neighbor affected by the fires, as well as our sincere appreciation to the first responders. We are deeply saddened by the widespread devastation caused by the wildfires throughout Los Angeles...

11 January, 2025

The theme of 2023 is building upon last year’s foundations & listening to our community. Last year’s planning and expansions set up the Greenway Arts Alliance team for a good year.   We could not have imagined the rollercoaster of a year that lay ahead for everyone, but the planning and f...

02 January, 2025

Seed to CEO Program! On December 8, 2024, we hosted Jenni’s Flower at Melrose Trading Post, a local non-profit organization that supports people transitioning from foster youth to adulthood. Jenni’s Flower set up their own “Foster Youth Flea Market” within our market featurin...

12 December, 2024

1ST ANNUAL FESTIVE DOG PARADE 🐕‍🦺 🦮 🐕‍🦺 This past Sunday was extra special as we hosted our first Festive Dog Parade through the market!  The community was invited to join the parade led by the dancing Mrs. Claus. We gathered by Y44 and everyone got a chance to take a photo wit...

10 December, 2024

A MONTH-LONG HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE This December, Greenway Arts Alliance wants to bring people together to spread peace, wonderment and cheer to the community at the end of this year. Each Sunday there’s a line-up of holiday surprises, discounts and giveaways, alongside 275 of LA’s favorit...

01 December, 2024

Melrose Trading Post ✳ 2024 Holiday Gift Guide!  ✳ For the Decor Lover ✳ Gold Dust Market @golddustmarket Jennifer’s booth has a plethora of cute vintage pieces and modern decor items, including glasses, figurines, and trinket trays. If you have someone in mind who loves antiques or tri...

22 November, 2024

Go crate-digging! Digging through crates of records is a nostalgic activity, with melodies flooding your mind as you pass by each treasured vinyl.  (Photo of A Small Record Store‘s Booth, G6)   Vendors at MTP who sell vinyl records organize their crates with pride, so each one is a music...

12 November, 2024

Dog Costume Contest Winners Our 3rd Annual Dog Costume Contest, co-presented by We Love Dogs LA and Bowie Barker, was a blast! Like last year, we had approximately 40 contestants and a huge audience of patrons to watch the cutest runway in LA! We were truly amazed by your costumes. Here are the winn...

29 October, 2024

Botanical Inspirations @ MTP   Jia of Forbidden Boutique creates handmade silk floral accessories using traditional Chinese handcrafting methods. Nature is all around, us and people like to showcase the beauty of nature in their home and through their fashion choices. The Melrose Trading Post h...

28 October, 2024

Come Celebrate the Spooky Season with the cutest runway in L.A.! The 4th Annual Dog Costume Contest at MTP will be on Sunday, October 26th 2025. We’ll update this page Summer 2025 with this year’s information.   Last Year’s (2024) Contest Information CONTEST CATEGORIES & P...

18 October, 2024

Spooky Home Decor @ MTP Skip the big box stores and check out MTP for your spooky decor this Halloween season.  Veronica of LA Cid Crystals has spooky skulls for your home. Artist Caitlyn Riley of King Margot has many spooky matchbook art pieces that feature classic horror movie characters.   Par...

17 October, 2024

Shop Unique Halloween Costumes at MTP! Miguel of Grandma’s Closet showcases one of his original skeletal jacket designs.  His family loves coming up with unique clothing for the holidays, including Spooky Season! Ella, who has been curating vintage fashion for decades, loves to find unique i...

14 October, 2024

Bags & Purses @ MTP A bag or purse can be exactly what you need to add flare and your personality to your look.The Petals and Hammers booth is filled with unique purses for every style. There’s a handbag for everyone in this booth!   Everyone from musicians, gardeners and seasonal fash...

04 October, 2024

Fall Flavors @ MTP Fall is here!  Sure, we will miss the flavors of summer, like the Strawberry Toffee Bars from Ooo LaLa Toffee.  Fall brings a whole new wave of seasonal flavors for us to enjoy!   You’ve got to try a sample of Stephanie’s Lemon bars, Pumpkin bars, Sweet Potato Toff...

27 September, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month! Spotlight on Hispanic cultural goods found at MTP Jadira and Monika of La Mexicana Imports. La Mexicana Imports brings handmade art, home decor, pet goods and more in their colorful booth.  Handmade artisan weaving, paintings and crafts make this booth a museum-quality visi...

24 September, 2024