Love Adorned began as a secret sister shop to iconic tattoo parlor New York Adorned. Needing a "cover" for the shop, which was still illicit in 1996, owner Lori Leven started selling a small selection of jewelry designers she loved. Since then, Love Adorned has expanded into three stores on its own, becoming a haven for a highly-curated assortment of jewelry, homewares, and vintage objects.