SUMMER KICKS, HANDMADE AND COLORFUL
South Willard, the influential menswear boutique, has teamed with Quoddy Trail Moccasin Co. to introduce Quoddy for South Willard, a line of bluchers, boots and boat shoes in custom-colored leathers and soles. Quoddy Trail, a family-owned company based in Maine, still makes shoes by hand in the U.S., using leathers from domestic suppliers.
The new line, perfect for warmer-weather dressing, offers a dressier alternative to canvas sneakers, with shoes that easily pair with short pants, jeans and khakis. In store now and online, Quoddy for South Willard features black and navy leather and brown suede bluchers with white stitching ($218). (The first shipment of the brown suede shoes, says South Willard owner Ryan Conder, sold out on its first day.)
For summer, the shop will stock boat shoes in primary yellow leather and blue suede with military-style eyelets and white soles ($224). Kevin Shorey, Quoddy Trail’s vice president of product, says his moccasins are a good investment in these penny-pinching times. “Don’t ever throw them away,” he says. “We’ll resole them for $10.”
8038 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles. (323) 653-6153. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday. www.southwillard.com
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OPENINGS
Louis Vuitton: The French luxury retailer opens its seventh Southern California outpost, this one in the San Fernando Valley. Behind its trademark Damier-print windows, the boutique will stock the customary luggage and handbags plus shoes, fashion jewelry, sunglasses and ties. Check out the “bag bar” displaying the latest accessory collaboration.
6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park. (818) 992-5539. 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
www.louisvuitton.com
True Religion: The made-in-the-USA denim brand opens a woodsy boutique in the Beverly Center. New warmer-weather styles for women include boyfriend jeans and shorts. Men can find the vintage-inspired “XXX” collection featuring leather back pockets, rusted tacks and rivets. Denim prices range from $172 to $361.
8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
www.truereligionbrandjeans.com
Moods of Norway: The Norwegian youth-spirited men’s and women’s collection known for its colorful prints opens its first U.S. flagship on Robertson. The store, which resembles a Scandinavian cottage (complete with a tractor), will showcase the line’s $44 women’s T-shirts, $150 dresses and $549 men’s blazers plus seasonal offerings such as its cobranded Helly Hansen snowboard jackets.
113 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
www.moodsofnorway.com
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SALES
Memorial Day Sale at Camarillo Premium Outlets Today and Monday: Camarillo’s name-brand outlet shops are adding additional discounts on already discounted fashion for Memorial Day weekend and extending their hours. Deals to look for: $49 Calypso St. Barth silk chiffon tunics and dresses (regular price $475), $19.99 to $24.99 Esprit cropped pants, 30% off Kate Spade accessories and 30% to 50% off Tommy Bahama apparel, including swimwear.
740 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. (805) 445-8520. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday.
www.premiumoutlets.com/camarillo
RVCA Friday and Saturday: The popular brand with action-sports roots is holding a warehouse sale. Major credit cards accepted.
960 W. 16th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 548-6223. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
www.summersale.rvca.com
Ron Herman Ongoing: Established designer lifestyle chain takes 50% off selected items in its current-season stock. A sampling of labels offered: Dries Van Noten, Lanvin, Maison Martin Margiela, Current/Elliott, Boy by Band of Outsiders, Etoile Isabel Marant, Elizabeth & James, Thom Browne, J Brand and Rag & Bone.
8100 Melrose Ave., L.A. (323) 651-4129. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. 325 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 550-0910. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 11677 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 207-0927. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 3900 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. (310) 317-6705.
www.ronherman.com
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EVENTS
The Organic Pharmacy Thursday: The skin-care shop’s “yoga beauty” workshop promises “secret yoga techniques” and a do-it-yourself facial, plus anti-aging beauty tips. No mat or yoga clothes required. RSVP to info@steppinginto
goddess.com.
453 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 272-7275. 6:30 p.m.
www.theorganicpharmacy.com
H&M; Fashion Against AIDS Thursday: For the second year, the Swedish fast-fashion chain teams up with artists, musicians and designers to produce a line that helps fund the fight against AIDS. This year, participants include Yoko Ono, Dita von Teese, Katy Perry, Katharine Hamnett and N.E.R.D., who have come up with a 1980s-inspired collection of T-shirts, tanks, dresses and bodysuits out this week. Twenty-five percent of sale proceeds go to HIV/AIDS youth awareness projects. Prices run $12.90 to $24.90 on the clothing, which is made from 100% organic cotton.
www.hm.com
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