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Shops—The Guys Take a Break, South Willard and Duncan Quinn Closed for Holidays

December 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment · FASHION

I would say a couple of the men’s shops in the area have the right idea—South Willard will reopen Monday, January 4, while Duncan Quinn is waiting till Wednesday, January 6 to get back to work.
Duncan Quinn…

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Sales—South Willard, Mike & Chris and Cynthia Vincent, Prada, Meta 5th Annual Art & Fashion Event, Thomas Wylde, Unique Los Angeles, Monique Lhuillier

December 4th, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

Monique Lhuillier one-day sample sale this Sunday!
CURRENTLY
WHO: South Willard
WHAT: Fall/winter ‘09 sale, featuring Band of Outsiders, Margaret Howell, Patrik Ervell, Stephan Schneider, Pierre Hardy at 30% off
WHERE: 8038 West 3rd Street, 323-653-6153, Daily 11am-6pm
STARTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
WHO: Mike & Chris and Cynthia Vincent
WHAT: Sample sale; cash and credit accepted
WHERE: 860 South Los Angeles Street, Downtown, [...]

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B+S Notes—November 23, 2009

November 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · News

Only the 5th stop on the 11 in 11 Food Marathon, Tommy’s
— Whoa! 11 restaurants and/or bars in 11 hours / Food Marathon
— You can get the whole turkey, or parts, at Joan’s On Third / Squid Ink
— Little Spoon Desserts Truck / Thrillist
— LA Weekly’s ‘New Guard’ Slams LA Weekly’s ‘Old Guard’ / Fishbowl LA
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Sales—Pegah Anvarian, South Willard and Reference Library’s ‘Made in the USA Shrimp Shop,’ Commune’s ‘Community Shop’

November 20th, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

Clare Vivier will be participating in the Community Shop, can’t wait to see her chic laptop cases she’s collabed with Commune for the event! For now, the navy Vivier bag I am still pining after
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
WHO: Pegah Anvarian
WHAT: Tent sale, featuring 300-plus dresses, $50 each from XS to XL; cash only
WHERE: 7340 Lampson Avenue, [...]

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B+S Weekly Round-Up—July 13-17, 2009

July 18th, 2009 · No Comments · News

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— Eats—No More Mimosa, A Peek at Bistro LQ
— Eats—D’Amore’s Pizza Progress
— Real Estates—8243 West 3rd Street Down for the Count
— Shuttering Shop News—Contessa S. Home Bids Adieu
— Markets—Farmers Market 75th Anniversary Celebration
— Markets—New West Hollywood Pavilions Has a Case of the Uglies
— Shoes—Envying South Willard’s Handmade Sandals
— Fashions—Diavolina’s J Brand Skinny Exclusive
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Shoes—South Willard’s Handmade Sandals Make Me Want to Walk a Mile in a Man’s Shoes

July 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment · FASHION, SHOES

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These leather sandals handmade in Cali for South Willard (8038 West 3rd Street) are making me very envious of my stylish male brethren out there. Simply designed with brass rivets and Vibram soles, and ranging from $118-$138, I would wear any of the female equivalents in they existed (hint, hint). The site notes [...]

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Sales—South Willard, Zara, Lucca Couture, CMC Sample Sale, Plastic Island, Oscar de la Renta, Decadestwo Shoe Blowout

June 25th, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

Looks from Zara
CURRENTLY
WHO: South Willard
WHAT: Summer sale, featuring up to 70% off labels such as off Dries Van Noten, Raf Simons, Patrik Ervell, Stephan Schneider, Pierre Hardy, Band of Outsiders, Common Projects
WHERE: 8038 West 3rd Street, 323-653-6153, Daily 11am-6pm
CURRENTLY
WHO: Zara
WHAT: Semi-annual sale, featuring 50% off men and women
WHERE: All Zara stores
THURSDAY, JUNE 25—FRIDAY, JUNE [...]

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Sales—South Willard Summer Sale, Arielle de Pinto at Creatures of Comfort

May 26th, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

Arielle de Pinto’s lovely crochet
CURRENTLY
WHO: South Willard
WHAT: Summer sale starts today, featuring, 40% off Dries Van Noten, Raf Simons, Patrik Ervell, Stephan Schneider, Pierre Hardy and 30% off Band of Outsiders, Common Projects
WHERE: 8038 West 3rd Street, 323-653-6153, Daily 11am-6pm
THURSDAY, MAY 28
WHO: Creatures of Comfort
WHAT: Jewelry designer and artist Arielle de Pinto will show offer [...]

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Shops—Anzevino and Florence Opening on West 3rd!

May 4th, 2009 · 4 Comments · FASHION

A&F is taking over the former Wonderful Cuts space; Designers Richard Florence left, with William Anzevino right
The biggest retail news of the weekend came as an incredibly pleasant surprise—women’s and men’s label Anzevino and Florence is moving into the former Wonderful Cuts space at 8040 West 3rd Street, right next door to South Willard. Designers [...]

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FYI: Holiday Hours for South Willard and Zipper

January 5th, 2009 · No Comments · FASHION, HOME

While South Willard will be closed for the holiday until either January 6 or 7 (it’s a little unclear in sign above), Zipper will be closed Sundays and Mondays through January.

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‘Hood Links—South Willard Profile, Windows at For Love and Malgosia, Gorgeous Raquel Allegra Esquivel Boots, Maxine Dillon Accessories, Bev Ctr Update

October 30th, 2008 · No Comments · EAT, EVENT, FASHION, SHOES

As you guys know, I’m the editor of Racked LA, so here’s a link list of this week’s neighborhood-related content!
» Profile with Owner Ryan Conder of South Willard (pictured)
» Window Shopping: For Love of Tutus and Tights
» Window Shopping: Barack Makes Appearance at Malgosia
» Party (S)hopping: Raquel Allegra Boot by Esquivel Debut
» Designer Collabs: Cheek-ie [...]

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