A Guide to the Best of Southern California : SHOPTALK : Case Work

By RUSS PARSONS

May 10, 1992 12 AM PT

Simon Blumberg has operated a leather-goods factory in Los Angeles for 20 years, crafting everything from wallets to suitcases. His work showed up in fashionable stores, so last year, Blumberg decided to try retailing. Simon, on Melrose Avenue, is the result.

There, you can find items ranging from a $10 wallet to a $450 garment bag. Particularly popular are the $28 zippered wallet cases.

Simon, 7562 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles; (213) 658-7330.