Lily et Cie is not a place for the casual act of trying on clothing. Rita Watnick, who has amassed an unsurpassed collection of vintage haute couture for over 20 years, is legendary among Hollywood's fashionistas for her role in elevating vintage to its current state within popular culture. Her boutique is a "day-after-deco" environs; an air of creativity, decadence, and history blends in with the immaculate fashions. Her collection is astounding; signature American pieces such as Norell's sequined cocktail dress are like pieces of art, and the collections of Yves St. Laurent, Balenciaga, Givenchy, and American designers like Trigere and futurist Gernreich are breathtaking. Lily's also houses handbags from Hermes, Chanel, and Judith Leiber, in addition to jewelry from the '40s-'70s by Miriam Haskell, William De Lillo, and Kenneth Jay Lane. A visit to Lily's should begin with meeting Rita--she'll not only educate you on the brilliance of vintage, but she'll introduce you to Trouble, a 12-year-old Lhasa Apso, the cutest head of P.R. we've ever met.