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Shops—RVCA Now Open on Fairfax

December 31st, 2009 · 2 Comments · FASHION

Nine days prior, the sign was going up and the space was basically empty, but by yesterday men’s and women’s brand RVCA was open for business at 501 North Fairfax Avenue . The boutique seems like a good fit for the neighborhood, which is dominated by skate/streetwear shops for men. Keep Company, just north on [...]

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Sales—LnA, MK Pottery, Keep Company, Geren Ford, Divine Design, Odd Molly

December 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

Mirena Kim Pottery
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2—SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
WHO: LnA
WHAT: Sample sale; cash and credit
WHERE: 7961 West 3rd Street, Wed-Sat 1pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4—SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
WHO: MK Pottery
WHAT: Gorgeous pottery by Mirena Kim (sister of Elaine Kim, who has a studio on West 3rd); informal showing and sale; boxes and packaging avail
WHERE: 3917 Huron Avenue, [...]

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Sales—Morgane Le Fay, WeSC and Generic Surplus, Re Collection at Code C, Max & Co JAL Guide Celebration, Keep Company + Ooga Booga Minishop, Splendid and Ella Moss Warehouse Sale, Plastic Island and Mcginn Sale, Furla Sample Sale

November 18th, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

A bag from Furla
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18—THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
WHO: Morgane Le Fay
WHAT: Spring 2010 trunk show, including 15% off all merch
WHERE: 1404 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 310-393-4447, 10am-6pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
WHO: WeSC and Generic Surplus
WHAT: Holiday warehouse sale; cash and credit cards accepted; 2 hours free parking in Lot B on 111th Street
WHERE: 11099 South La [...]

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B+S Wants—To-Dye-For Ashley Thayer Quilt

November 10th, 2009 · 1 Comment · DECOR, DESIGN, HOME

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I’ve always been a fan of Keep Company’s crafty vibe, from colorful canvas kicks to cozy flannel jackets, and this holiday season, the brand is bringing new merch into the mix from its favorite companies and artisans. I’m already loving the first batch, which makes so much sense for Keep’s aesthetic—these one-of-a-kind gorgeous [...]

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B+S Notes—August 17, 2009

August 17th, 2009 · No Comments · News

Estelle is very specific about her look, from WWD
— Seriously, WTF?!: White House backs off public healthcare option / LAT
— WeHo residents oppose to Soho House on Sunset / LAT
— What’s wrong with L.A.? Flights and food / LAT
— Montblanc opens on Rodeo / WWD
— Estelle’s latest look / WWD
— Abercrombie to Lower Prices, Focus [...]

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Sales—Mesh & Lace Movie Night and Sale, House of Love and Luck and Red House Interiors, BYOB Sale at Vionnet, Emma Rose at Madison, Max & Co Summer Party, Healing Hands Exhibit and Open House, Keep Company Warehouse Sale

July 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments · ART, SALE

Emma Rose Jewelry at Madison
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
WHO: Mesh & Lace
WHAT: Movie night (Beach Party and Bikini Beach) and storewide savings, featuring popcorn, candy, drinks, plus 50% off all regular-priced merch and and additional 20% off sale merch
WHERE: 3208 West Sunset Boulevard, 323-667-1732, Regular store hours: Tue-Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm; Event: 7pm-9pm
THURSDAY, JULY 30—SATURDAY, [...]

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B+S Notes—July 6, 2009

July 6th, 2009 · No Comments · News

The beer float at Golden State on Fairfax from LAist
— I still must try the beer float at Golden State! / LAist
— Mozza delivery launches / LAist
— Oh, no, kitty! Fundraiser for family and kitty in fire / Yo! Venice!
— Sakura Crossing apts in Little Tokyo / LA Downtown News
— LAT cuts weather and funny [...]

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Sales—Foley + Corinna, Mohawk General Store, Keep Company, Diavolina

June 15th, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

Sale items from Keep!
CURRENTLY
WHO: Foley + Corinna
WHAT: 50% off select handbags for a limited time
WHERE: 8117 Melrose Avenue, 323-944-0169, Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
CURRENTLY
WHO: Mohawk General Store
WHAT: Up to 30% off end-of-season sale for men and women, featuring labels such as Generic Man, Cynthia Vincent, Dolce Vita, Rachel Comey and more
WHERE: 1102 Mohawk Street, Echo Park, [...]

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B+S Notes—April 3, 2009

April 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · News

Ferragamo’s ‘eco’ satchel
— Iowa legalizes gay marriage! / LAist
— Awesome vintage boot find by Vivier / Vivier
— Keep Company Fall/Winter 2009 Collection Preview / Nitrolicious
— Margiela for Barbie, just like DVF / My Fashion Life
— First Lady Fashion Battle: Michelle Obama Versus Carla Bruni / The Cut
— Cindy Crawford doing home decor line for JC [...]

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B+S Notes—March 31, 2009

March 31st, 2009 · No Comments · News

Kate Moss for Topshop from The Pipeline
— Nicole Richie inks footwear deal for spring ‘10 / WWD
— $10,000-plus hair extensions, wow / W
— Become a Keep Company fan and get 10% off / Keep Company
— LA Beer Festival this weekend / Thrillist
— $159/night suite mid-week at the Palms in Vegas / DailyCandy
— Romp’s leather for [...]

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B+S Notes—March 23, 2009

March 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · News

Anchorage’s Mount Redoubt erupted four times overnight
— LA illustrator/artist Kime Buzzelli does tights for Urban Outfitters / UO blog
— Keep Company for kids is pretty darn cute / Keep Company
— Dance-focused workouts, including at Swerve on West 3rd / Vital Juice
— Sigerson Morrison’s Belle shoes is closing in Beverly Hills / Fashion Rules!
— Last week’s [...]

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B+S Notes—March 16, 2009

March 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment · News

XLarge’s Cookie Monster from Hypebeast
— Sweet gingham kicks by Keep Company on Fairfax / Keep Company
— LA’s Geren Ford launches Hawks fragrance at Urban Outfitters / All the Rage
— Burger King Can’t Give Away their New Burgers? / LAist
— Melrose Community Can View Crime Maps Online / LAist
— LAist’s Julie Wolfson guest blogs on Design*Sponge [...]

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