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Originals Quarter · Curated independent retail · Greater Los Angeles
Find something original
A new specialty retail concept bringing independent makers and emerging brands together in one professionally operated, discovery-driven store.
Independent brands.
Local makers.
Original everything.
Local makers.
Original everything.
Concept rendering · First Greater LA location in site selection
Discover • Shop • Connect
Curated multi-brand retailIndependent makers and emerging brands presented as one cohesive store
Professionally operatedCentralized checkout, customer service, merchandising standards, and staffed store hours
Built for discoveryA rotating assortment of giftable, original products designed to reward browsing
Greater Los AngelesOur first location is in active site selection
The retail concept
Independent brands.
Independent brands.
One real store.
Originals Quarter is a curated physical marketplace for independent makers and emerging brands. Customers shop one professionally operated storefront while discovering a changing mix of products they are unlikely to find in conventional retail.
Retail-first experience
The store is designed and staffed as a cohesive retailer, not a collection of unattended booths.
Constant discovery
New makers and changing merchandise give customers a reason to browse, return, and find something original.
First Greater LA location
Site selection
Site selection
is underway.
Originals Quarter is actively evaluating retail locations across Greater Los Angeles for its first storefront. We are focused on walkable shopping districts and well-positioned retail centers where discovery, dwell time, and repeat local traffic support the concept.
For landlords, brokers, and property partners, we are currently evaluating approximately 800-1,500 square feet with strong storefront visibility and a customer base aligned with specialty retail, gifts, design, and independent brands.
Leasing & property inquiries
Founder-led
Built to become
Built to become
a real retailer.
I'm Daniel Chau, founder of Originals Quarter. I am building a specialty retailer centered on independent brands, giving customers a place to discover original products while giving makers professional physical retail exposure without operating a store of their own.
Our first Greater Los Angeles location is in active site selection, and our founding vendor pipeline is being curated in parallel. Vendors can express interest at no cost and will receive confirmed location, rates, timing, and written terms before making any commitment.
Read our story
For independent brands
A simpler path
A simpler path
into physical retail.
You make the products. We build and operate the retail environment, curating the mix, staffing the store, serving customers, and running centralized checkout.
Tell us what you make
Share your products, process, story, price range, and current shop or social presence. We review for originality, quality, and fit.
Make the space your own
Choose an approved display space, merchandise it in your brand's style, and keep your products stocked throughout your term.
We handle the storefront
Customers discover local and independent goods in one curated store. Our team runs the floor and checkout while you keep creating.
Built for small business
Helping original
Helping original
ideas grow.
Originals Quarter gives independent brands a professionally operated physical retail channel without requiring each maker to staff a booth or open a standalone storefront.
Physical retail without your own storefront
Reach in-person shoppers without signing your own retail lease or staffing a standalone store.
Keep the product amount you set
You designate the amount attributable to your product, and Originals Quarter does not deduct a commission from that amount. Any mandatory store fee is included in the all-in merchandise price displayed to customers, subject to final written terms.
Professional retail presentation
Your products are presented within a curated store environment designed around discovery, consistency, and strong merchandising.
A channel built for independent brands
Join a complementary mix of makers and small brands selected to create a stronger store together.
Vendor curation
Distinct brands.
Distinct brands.
Thoughtfully mixed.
We curate independent brands for product quality, originality, presentation, reliability, and category balance so the overall store feels intentional rather than crowded.
What makes a strong fit
- ✓Independent brand with a clear identity
- ✓Products you make, design, or meaningfully develop
- ✓Professional packaging and retail pricing
- ✓Reliable inventory and restocking
- ✓Thoughtful, shoppable presentation
Priority categories
Paper goods & giftsStickers & stationeryToys & plushWellness & self-carePet suppliesHome goodsApparel & accessoriesFood & pantryPlantsArt & printsJewelryCeramics
Questions, answered
Know what you are
Know what you are
applying for.
Where will the store be located?
We are evaluating high-traffic retail locations in the greater Los Angeles area. Approved founding vendors receive the confirmed location, opening timeline, and move-in details before committing.
What will vendor space cost?
Founding vendor rates vary by display size and placement. Qualified applicants receive the space menu and full terms before signing. There is no obligation to apply.
Do you take a commission from my listed price?
No commission is deducted from the vendor-designated product amount. Any mandatory Originals Quarter store fee is included in the all-in merchandise price displayed to customers before purchase, excluding government-imposed taxes that may lawfully be added separately. The fee may be itemized within that displayed total. Final written terms govern returns, taxes, fees, refunds, and other adjustments.
Do I need to work in the store?
No. Our team handles store hours, customer service, and centralized checkout. Vendors are responsible for display setup, inventory accuracy, restocking, and product compliance.
What kinds of businesses are a good fit?
We prioritize makers, artisans, and independent small businesses offering handmade, small-batch, locally rooted, or independently designed goods. Product quality, presentation, reliability, and category balance all matter.
Founding Vendor Interest List
Interested?
Interested?
Stay in the loop.
Join our free, non-binding interest list while we finalize our first Greater Los Angeles location. There is no payment or commitment required.