POWER OF FLOWERS BLOSSOMS THIS SPRING
Liberty’s floral and paisley prints are blooming everywhere this season.
Kate Moss featured the London department store’s fabric in her Topshop collection (at topshop.com), and Nike did a limited-edition women’s Dunk that sold out quickly in March at its Hollywood pop-up shop.
On Monday, the art nouveau designs, which were huge back when flower children roamed the Earth, land in A.P.C., which is introducing a capsule collection of dresses, tunics and bags.
The A.P.C.-Liberty collaboration is ready for summer in Los Angeles, with crochet ($280) or spaghetti-strap dresses and comfy tunics (both $220). The accessories are sweet, with prices that aren’t sky-high -- $70 pouches (remember those?), $200 duffels and totes for $220.
Jean Touitou, founder of the Paris-based A.P.C., label, says he first saw Liberty’s fabrics in the late 1960s and acknowledges that the “beautiful” prints are a departure for A.P.C.’s denim-rooted basics. But, he adds, “I’m not sure there’s such a thing called A.P.C. aesthetic; if there was, life would be boring.”
619 N. Croft Ave., West Hollywood. (323) 297-0414. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
www.apc.fr
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OPENINGS
The Colleagues: The 59-year-old charity shop adds a menswear boutique with deals on garments from the best closets in town: shirts for $4 to $12, pants and ties for $4 to $20, and sweaters for $10 to $20. There are also $100 tuxedos, jackets for $20 to $50, and suits priced at $40 to $50. Sale proceeds benefit the Children’s Institute, which helps disadvantaged children and their parents with foster care and daycare, and supports programs to help prevent drug and alcohol abuse.
3312 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 828-1619. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
www.thecolleagues.com
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SALES
Rebecca Minkoff Friday to May 17: Handbag designer with a hip following holds a sample sale of accessories. Bag prices range from $75 to $375 with 40% off classic styles.
8213 West 3rd St., Los Angeles. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
www.rebeccaminkoff.com
Sean/Station Twentyfive Friday and Saturday: For its annual sale, the menswear store, a favorite of Ashton Kutcher and Simon Baker, is offering discounts of up to 70% off retail prices. On Friday, all items in the store will be on sale. On Saturday, only clearance items will be on sale. Sean boutique, which exclusively carries Paris designer Emile Lafaurie, will have the line’s $150 suits, $100 coats, $50 pants, and $40 shirts. Station Twentyfive, which stocks sportswear and shoes, will have $40 limited-edition shoes from Adidas and New Balance, $70 Ted Baker loafers and $80 Pikolinos or Preventi shoes, as well as brands Tsubo, Hush Puppies, Toms, Rainbow, Dr. Martens, J Shoes, Medium and Terra Plana, also up to 70% off.
1107 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 260-5616. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
www.seanstore.com
Multi-Label Sample Sale Saturday to May 17: Popular off-the-catwalk sample sale returns. Deals at this month’s edition include $10 to $80 Whitley Kros and T-Luxury separates, $50 Rory Beca tops and dresses, $150 Julia Clancy dresses (regular price $450). Nuj Novakhett tops are 50% off, and separates from Giambattista Valli, Zac Posen, Nina Ricci, Peter Som and Quail are priced at 70% below retail. RSVP to info@ archiveagency.net.
530 N. Larchmont Ave., No. 3, Los Angeles. Noon to 5 p.m.
archiveagency.net
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EVENTS
Tommy Bahama Sip and Swim Saturday: The lifestyle brand showcases its Hawaiian-themed women’s spring/summer swimwear ($120 to $150) at the Grove with tropical drinks made from its signature rum. Experts will be on hand to recommend swimsuits that fit and flatter. A portion of the evening’s sale proceeds will go to Florida’s Garden of Hope and Courage, a sanctuary for those fighting cancer.
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. (323) 930-2888. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
www.tommybahama.com
Loomstate Temporary Store Thursday until July 11: The spring/summer eco-friendly collection for men and women designed by CFDA award winner Rogan Gregory and Scott Mackinlay Hahn takes over this space. In store will be a screening station with Loomstate designs that can be screened onto T-shirts and bags.
9877 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 394-9440.
www.loomstate.org
Fashion@TheGrove Thursday: The Grove sponsors an after-hours fashion show featuring L.A.-based labels followed by a meet-and-greet reception hosted by Barneys Co-Op. Participating lines include Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Mason by Michelle Mason, Ever, Trovata and Petro Zillia.
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. (323) 900-8080. 9 to 11 p.m.
www.thegrovela.com
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