BLANCHE DUBOIS FANTASY
Mary Norton’s Moo Roo bags claimed a cult following among celebrities and collectors. With new backing and an even more luxe directive, the Charleston, S.C., resident rechristened the line under her own name this spring. She kept the heirloom look and playful passel of colorful feathers, precious stones and exotic skins and is adding a Melrose Place shop opening July 25.
From the plush mohair sofas to the chinoiserie fixtures, the Dorothy Draper-esque space evokes a Southern veranda. If the “Basta” stingray box clutch ($800) or the “Sceptre” clutch with cabochons ($3,000) don’t make your heart skip a beat, slip into a pair of Norton’s fantasy shoes, such as the black taffeta “Blanche” slipper ($525) decorated with a bow and a brooch. 8436 Melrose Place, Los Angeles, (323) 852-1800, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. www.marynorton.com
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OPENINGS
Garrard We’ll have to wait and see if Prince Wills and Kate make it official with rings from this jeweler to the crown since 1735. Until then, Angelenos can dream over such treasures as the 104.5-carat brown “Great Chrysanthemum” diamond and the 40.63-carat “Heart of the Kingdom” Burma ruby, on view at the luxury brand’s first stateside flagship. The address is no surprise, given it’s hometown to the supermarket billionaire Ron Burkle, who bought Garrard last year. Just a gemstone’s throw from Tiffany’s at the top of Via Rodeo, this new space certainly received the royal treatment, complete with lighting by David Wilkinson, who also decked out Buckingham Palace. 202 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, (310) 860-8968. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. www.garrard.com
H&M; Thursday: Fast fashion hits the Valley with Hennes & Mauritz’s No. 4 So Cal store. Look for Our Perfect, a new cotton lingerie collection. The first 100 customers on opening day receive gift cards with values of up to $200. 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 45, Canoga Park. (818) 710-1282, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. www.hm.com
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TRUNK SHOWS
Yves Saint Laurent Tuesday: View Stefano Pilati’s lushly tailored fall collection at Saks Fifth Avenue’s semiannual trunk show. Pre-ordering and informal modeling from noon to 3 p.m. Designer Salon on Three East. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saks Fifth Avenue, 9600 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills; (310) 275-4211. Regular store hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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CLINICS
Fur-tastic Tuesday-Wednesday. Fur Restyling clinic. Give your old-fashioned furs an update by shortening sleeves or altering shoulders with the help of Saks experts. Fur Salon on Three East. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Saks details above.
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SAMPLE SALES
Fashion Co-Op July 27-28: Shop to the tracks of DJ Groove, sample wine and mini spa treatments, and save up to 80% on 150 designers. VIP shopping July 27, 8 to 11 p.m., $50. General admission, July 28, $3 with RSVP, $5 at the door. Santa Monica Civic Center, 1855 Main St. Use coupon code fashion40 for two-for-one VIP tickets online. RSVP and buy tickets at www.fashioncoop.com.
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RETAIL SALES
Shop Hop on Montana Thursday: This event promises deals on already reduced summer and fall collections along with serious treats -- think sushi and sake, hors d’oeuvres and Champagne. 3 to 7 p.m., Montana Avenue between 7th and 17th streets.
Milk Save 30% on all its designers, including Derek Lam, Daryl K, Philosophy, Aquascutum and contemporary lines such as Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Castle Starr Secrets of Charm. 8209 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles; (323) 951-0330; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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VINTAGE
Decadestwo Lucky for label hounds, Decadestwo is now twice as big, with 3,000 square feet of consignment clothing, bags and shoes from top-notch designers. Most of the sellers are of the shopaholic variety so plenty of the merch is still unworn and tagged. Manolo Blahniks for $170, a spring ’07 ivory Chanel suit for $2,520 -- you get the idea. 8214 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 655-1960. 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sun. www.decadestwo.com
Resurrection Take an additional 50% off Chanel jewelry, Alaia dresses, Christian Dior sunglasses, Yves Saint Laurent blouses, Goyard trunks and more. 8006 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles; (323) 651-5516; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Revival Vintage Nicole Swasey may be (slightly) better known for playing Lisa Hayes on “Diff’rent Strokes,” but she’s also got an eye for vintage. Her new shop offers ‘50s to ‘80s selections. French lounge music fills the tropical space with its light wood floors, palm trees and retro white patent-leather chairs. 13940 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. www.revivalvintagela.com
The Way We Wore Tuesday through Aug. 12: This month, it’s 50% off this store’s deep archives of mint vintage. There will be competition: Stylists, collectors and fashion mavens love this place. 334 S. La Brea Ave.; (323) 937-0878. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. www.thewaywewore.com
Sonya Ooten Gem Bar Tuesday: Snare 25% to 75% (prices get lower as the week goes on) off Sonya Ooten’s signature crocheted yellow gold and netted gems at her boutique. 238 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 462-4453. 10:30 to 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. www.sonyaooten.com
-- Elizabeth Khuri
