The second U.S. store (after N.Y.) of the Japanese brand BAPE® has become a solid street-corner anchor at 8001 Melrose Avenue in L.A. With only a few flimsy palms outside, the eye-catching, BAPE signature camo print in juicy neon tubes strikes a commanding visual presence especially at night.
BAPE L.A - Photos» view comments
Inspiration or theft? Michael Kors vs. Tony Duquette » view comments
Hutton Wilkinson, keeper of the legacy of the late Los Angeles interior, home furnishings and jewelry designer Tony Duquette, filed suit yesterday in U.S. District Court against Michael Kors.
Classic, Red-Carpet Glamour at The Screen Actors Guild Awards» view comments
At the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles Sunday, safe, classic looks ruled the red carpet once again as actresses stepped out in elegant gowns channeling old-Hollywood glamour, paired with minimal jewelry and accessories.
LA's Retail Renegades» view comments
'Instead of boldface labels, high gloss interiors and paparazzi-friendly clientele, these newcomers are hoping homegrown products, local shoppers and an ethos of affordabile exclusivity will power them through the downturn."
Thursday Sales: Safe, Ekovaruhuset, Timo!, New High (M)art, Filippa K, and Many More» view comments
Safe, Ekovaruhuset, Timo!, New High (M)art, Filippa K, and Many More. View the New York and Los Angeles Thursday sales after the click.
Discontinued: A Slew of Luxury Stores» view comments
As Lisa Kline vividly describes the situation: "It's ugly out there. There's no fat on my company. My store is anorexic right now." - Posted earlier but WWD made it subscriber only.
Interview: L.A Designer Jesse Kamm » view comments
L.A. Designer Jesse Kamm Muses on Margiela, Fleetwood Mac, and Making Her Very Own Mini Human
Fashion Thieves on the Loose in L.A. » view comments
Showroom Seven's West Coast office was robbed on New Year's Day, WWD reports. Robbers stole about $300,000 worth of merchandise, including bags by Orla Kiely and Jane August, Erickson Beamon jewelry, and dresses by Akiko Ogawa.
Raids seize $2.7 million in counterfeit goods from downtown L.A.'s shopping district» view comments
Many retailers have been having a tough time this season because of the sagging economy. But for stores in downtown L.A.'s shopping district, it got tougher last weekend as law enforcement agencies raided the area and arrested 28 people selling or making knockoff goods sold there.
Tom Ford to open on Rodeo Drive -- right across from Gucci» view comments
Tom Ford, in a stylish "fuck you" to his former employer, is opening a store right across from the Gucci shop in L.A.
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