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Target—Rodarte Comes Through for the Big Box Chain

December 21st, 2009 · No Comments · FASHION

Not that I have no expectations for the fast fashion collabs, but I think we’ve learned through experience that it’s incredibly difficult to bring a designer-level quality of design and craftsmanship when targeting the masses and keeping the price tags way, way down. I was extremely curious to see the Rodarte for Target collection in [...]

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Sales—Malo Multi-Designer Sample Sale, Victor Cohenca at DWR, Krys N Jack at EM & Co, EM Productions Sample Sale

November 17th, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

Looks from Grey Ant
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
WHO: Multi-Designer Sample Sale at Malo
WHAT: Jenny Han, Raven Denim, Junk Food, Ezekiel, Jessica Elliot, Rhys Dwfen, and more; $1 tacos and happy hour drink prices; DJ My Shimoda; cash only
WHERE: 4326 West Sunset Boulevard, Silver Lake, 5pm-10pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
WHO: DWR
WHAT: LA architect Victor Cohenca of VC Design will be [...]

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Sales—Mesh and Lace, EM Productions Multi-Designer Sample Sale, Jacquie Aiche Jewelry at Madison, Plastic Island and Mcginn, Rachel Pally, LA Fashion Bloom Closing Party at Taylor de Cordoba

August 12th, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

Jacquie Aiche jewelry at Madison Friday
THROUGH MONDAY, AUGUST 31
WHO: Mesh & Lace
WHAT: 30% off all regular-priced clothing, additional 20% off sale items and 30% off select shoes
WHERE: 3208 West Sunset Boulevard, 323-667-1732, Tue-Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13—FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
WHO: EM Productions Sample Sale
WHAT: Featuring sample from $25-$150 from Society for Rational Dress, [...]

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Sales—Ethel, Pool Trade Show, Bugaboo, New High (M)art, Unique Los Angeles, Shopaholic Sample Sales, Apartment 3

April 24th, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

Leggings from Costume Dept.
THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 1
WHO: Ethel
WHAT: Moving across the street sale, featuring 25% off merch storewide
WHERE: 8235 1/2 West 3rd Street, 323-658-8602, Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
WHO: Pool Trade Show
WHAT: Sample sale, featuring labels such as Costume Dept., Minx Jewelry, Anzevino and Florence, Apartment 3, Boos & Besito, Brigid Catiis, Mike [...]

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Sales—Satine, Vie Boutique, Raven Kauffman at Des Kohan, EM & Co, EM Productions, Gregory Parkinson at LFrank, T Luxury, Madison

April 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · DESIGN, SALE

Raven Kauffman Couture handbags
CURRENTLY
WHO: Satine
WHAT: Dirty 30 Deals, featuring 30 days of discounts, including 40% off labels such as VPL, Thakoon, Jenni Kayne and more
WHERE: 8117 West Third Street, 323-655-2142, Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
WHO: Vie Boutique
WHAT: 75% off storewide Earth Day sale and one-year anniversary, featuring cocktails, snacks and gratis Rock Star Perfume [...]

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Sales—Diavolina, Matcha Tasting Menu at Algabar, The Sak

March 30th, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

Learn about/taste Matcha at Algabar
CURRENTLY
WHO: Diavolina
WHAT: Up to 70% off from labels such as Galliano, Grey Ant, Issa and more
WHERE: 156 South Robertson Boulevard, 310-550-1341, Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm,
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
WHO: ‘The Mystery of Matcha Revealed’ at Algabar Home & Life
WHAT: Four-course Matcha tasting menu and presentation by special guest Shiro Nobunaga of Aiya America, [...]

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Shops—Chinatown’s New High (M)art Takes Wares Online

January 15th, 2009 · No Comments · FASHION

Marvin y Quetzal Wide Neck Peasant Mini Dress and Gregory Alexander Multiple Stalactites necklace
Chinatown’s New High (M)art, a boutique which features an ever-changing installation of designers (its latest—COSMIC COLLISION: Intelligent Design for the Second Big Bang) has recently launched an online shop, stocked with an eclectic, intriguing stable of designers.
You’ll find graphic jewelry and tees [...]

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