Who says physical shopping is dead? LA has seen a number of fashion openings in recent months, from luxury flagships on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills to independent destinations in Echo Park.
Here is a sample of the hot spots to visit.
loewe
The Spanish luxury brand led by Jonathan Anderson opened its highly anticipated first Los Angeles flagship in November. Lined with palm trees, with an ocean blue hand-glazed ceramic tile facade, a massive skylight letting in California light, and an art gallery, the 3,700-square-foot Los Angeles store has plenty of local touches, including a bust of Justin Bieber by American artist Paul Pfeiffer.
There are 1970s wall chargers by Peter Voulkos, who established the ceramics departments at the Los Angeles County Institute of Art and the University of California at Berkeley, and rows of colorful glazed earthenware tiles by the late artist Southern California Doyle Lane.
The retail space features Anderson’s men’s and women’s clothing, including an army green canvas anorak with a rainbow fringe collar similar to Silly String, a figure-hugging glove-print jersey dress, blue jeans, T-shirts sleeveless and hoodies with the house’s anagram logo; the latest monochrome bags inspired by the art of ancient Chinese ceramics, the popular Puzzle and Goya bags, and cult-favorite nail polish and balloon bottle heels.
327 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills
The LA Loewe store.
Courtesy of Loewe
Piana Parrot
Luxury Italian cashmere label Loro Piana is putting the spotlight on its footwear with a Rodeo Drive pop-up open until January 23, specifically on its white-soled shoes.
Comfortable and stylish suede styles for men and women include Open Walk slip-on ankle boots (fur-lined for winter), Summer Walk loafers and mules made for resort life.
The store also sells sneakers by Loro Piana, including the Weekend Evo running shoe, and the feather-light 360 Colorama with merino wool uppers.
The minimalist space also has a selection of giftable accessories, such as Extra Pocket bags and baseball caps that can be personalized with embroidery.
323 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills
Loro Piana Rodeo Drive popup.
Todd Snyder
New York-based menswear designer Todd Snyder has landed on the West Coast with a 3,300-square-foot location in The Grove shopping center.
It features Snyder’s full collection of rugged and refined American classics, tailoring, utility-inspired workwear and streetwear, including his signature Dylan suede jackets. There’s also a selection of third-party brands and exclusive collaborations with Champion Sportswear and DS & Durga, plus rare vintage watches and jewelry from Foundwell, mules and bags from King Kennedy Rugs, and exclusive Todd Snyder denim reworked by the New York patchwork expert. York, EvaJoan. and Moscot glasses. The store also carries shoes from Birkenstock, New Balance, Vans, Converse, Alden, and many more.
For apothecary products, Snyder turned to Aēsop for a store within a store. Additionally, the brand is partnering with Los Angeles-based Mr. Goodboy on a selection of rare vinyl, making the store a one-stop-shop for men’s gifts.
198 The Grove Drive, Space H20, Los Angeles
Wyeth
Damsel in Dior no más, Los Angeles-based influencer and author Jacey Duprie has launched her own fashion brand and retail store called Wyeth at Platform LA
The label traces its roots to California classics, including boat-neck sweaters in sailor stripes or “Yosemite moss” green, barn jackets, cotton T-shirts, sweater dresses, poplin shirts and shorts, starting at $78 at $306.
In addition to her fashion sense, Duprie has extensively charted her home renovations online over the years, including a Lake Arrowhead project. He selected interior designer Martha Mulholland for that and for the Wyeth store, which has a Spanish Colonial feel, with warm stucco walls, reclaimed brick floors, a fireplace, a custom chandelier made from native plants, flowers, and cotton bolls. (a nod to Duprie’s roots as the daughter of a Texas cotton farmer).
In addition to Wyeth, the shop stocks antique chandeliers and Mulholland-curated pottery, and a selection of third-party merchandise, including Sophie Monet wood jewelry, Jennifer Behr velvet headbands, AGolde denim, Merlette dresses, Aeyde and more.
8830 Washington Boulevard, Culver City.
Apt 4B
It’s not often that you can walk into a store and feel like you’re in a 1990s-era apartment in the heart of Queens, New York. But that’s what happens when you cross the threshold of Apt. 4B, which recently moved to Row DTLA in downtown Los Angeles.
The 1,200-square-foot space features Los Angeles-made streetwear by Moon and Monique Moronta along with vintage clothing from the ’80s and ’90s curated by Crystal Robles and Ricky Li of Tried and True Co.
777 South Alameda Street, The Row DTLA, Los Angeles
Arcade
Also on The Row, fans of the hugely popular (in real life and on Instagram) A Current Affair vintage clothing fairs will want to check out Arcade, Richard Wainwright’s brick-and-mortar co-op selling clothing, jewelry, accessories, and homewares. home to major resellers.
The space is huge, at 2,800 square feet, with high ceilings and large storefronts, and there’s a lot to look at, even on a recent visit, a sequined 1950s cashmere sweater for $198, a button-down tuxedo jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier for $498 and a Yves Saint Laurent Velvet Suit for $898.
A Current Affair began 12 years ago and has taken place in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, attracting vintage lovers including Ulla Johnson, Alia Shawkat, Maryam Nassir Zadeh, B. Åkerlund and Dita Von Teese. The next fair is Saturday and Sunday at the Cooper Design Space in Los Angeles.
777 South Alameda Street, The Row DTLA, Los Angeles
DTLA Courtesy Row
Lisa says oh
San Francisco-based sustainability brand and Gen Z-loved independent online boutique, Lisa Says Gah, has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in the trendy Echo Park neighborhood.
Lisa Bühler, the company’s founder, is known for her eclectic vintage-inspired pieces loved by Gen Z and Millennials, including denim midi skirts ($188), plaid fleece Sherpa jackets ($158), and short a-line dresses. paintings ($158).
She chose LA for her store because she produces her collection in nearby factories and there is more access to dead fabric, which is an important part of her clothing collection. She also uses recycled fabric, organic cotton, and bamboo.
Small-lot production stays anywhere from 65 units to 300 units for best-selling styles, keeping most price points under $200.
2147 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles
Spirit
Remember Esprit, a name that seemed to be everywhere in the ’70s and ’80s and then disappeared from the US retail scene in 2012?
The brand is back, with new Hong Kong-based owners, and has planted its first US retail flagpole in Los Angeles.
“We chose Los Angeles as the place to do a pop-up and open the first store because it was originally a California brand,” said William Pak, Esprit CEO of the brand founded in San Francisco in 1968 by Doug and Susie Tompkins. .
The Esprit store comes alive with colorful lighting that works well with white walls to highlight the collection of sportswear and casualwear with a California vibe, including logo vests, polo shirts and T-shirts. In 2023, the store will move to a permanent location across the street.
156 South Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles
Esprit opened a pop-up store on Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles after a 10-year absence from the US.
Joel Marasigan
Anine Bing
Los Angeles designer Anine Bing has landed on Melrose Avenue in the heart of West Hollywood’s shopping district and opened a massive 2,400-square-foot flagship store selling her popular Kaia blazers, studded Charlie boots, and Sonia leather pants. , which have become staples for the set of influencers.
“We’ve been growing 45 percent,” Annika Meller, Anine Bing’s co-founder and chief strategy officer, said of year-over-year revenue. “We are profitable. So, we’ll continue on that trajectory for next year. We focused a lot on brand marketing this year, and we will continue to do so next year.”
By the end of 2022, the brand will have 18 physical stores worldwide. Four new doors open in 2023.
8211 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles
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