The Elder Statesman founder Greg Chait has a new West Hollywood bungalow outfitted with a copper roof, skylights, alder wood floors, and all of the handcrafted details you’d expect from the singular designer of cashmere handmade blankets, accessories, and clothing. But you won’t have to wait for the converted house to appear in the glossy shelter magazines to get a look inside. You can tour the new space for yourself during business hours as the Huntley Drive address is Chait’s first Los Angeles boutique. The outdoor square footage is equal to the indoor space and holds a stone patio and an abundance of succulents. It’s a space for Chait and his friends to gather on L.A.’s warm evenings—imagine the collaborations that will hatch here. Inside, Chait’s ready-to-wear knits hang beside teddy bears and booties for kids, but there are also duvet covers, pillows, t-shirts, tanks, hats, and even jewelry to be found among the treasures stocked around the place. Steven Johanknecht and Chait’s longtime friend Loren Crawford (both of L.A. design firm Commune) created the interiors and landscaping for the shop that draws visitors both inside and out with its open floor plan and large back doors. The finishing touch is a fluorescent pink sign custom made in the Valley, that beckons fans and new visitors alike. Home sweet home.

By Elizabeth Varnell

Pictured: Designer Greg Chait inside his new The Elder Statesman shop in West Hollywood.
Photo by: Spencer Lowell

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