A GILDED AGE
No, it’s not the ghost of Amelia Earhart.
It’s a look from high-society Pasadena, circa 1908, and starting today, it’s one of 15 costumes from the last century on display in the historic Gamble House.
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Craftsman jewel, the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising has put together an exhibit that allows visitors to experience the place in a kind of lived-in glory. Mannequins representing members of the Gamble clan (who presumably actually had faces) are outfitted in clothing and accessories from FIDM’s costume collection and appear as they would have on a spring day in 1908.
“Fashionable Dress in an Artistic Landmark: The Gamble House, circa 1908” opens today and runs through June 8. Hourlong tours run Thursday through Sunday. Tickets, $7 to $10. For reservations, call (626) 793-3334.
4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena. www.gamblehouse.org
EVENTS
Barneys T-Shirt Recycling Program Through April 27: Just in time for Earth Day, the luxe retailer wants your old T-shirts. So bring them to any Barneys location and get 20% off all Loomstate for Barneys Green items for men or women -- a discount that comes in handy when a pair of high-waist organic cotton jeans carries a $295 price tag. 9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 276-4400. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Barneys Co-Op the Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. (323) 761-5255. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. www.barneys.com
DDCLAB Spring Preview Today: Washable cork jackets and climate-controlled hoodies may sound like items from Judy Jetson’s closet. But the goods are actually products of DDCLAB’s latest collection. Designers Roberto Crivello and Savania Davies-Keiller combine classic design with space-age materials to fill this futuristic fashion emporium. Preview spring offerings while sipping mimosas and enjoy a 10% discount on the day’s purchases. 8909 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (310) 385-8085. Noon to 5 p.m. www.ddclab.com
TRUNK SHOW
Monique Lhuillier Thursday through Saturday: Make an appointment to preview the L.A.-based designer’s Spring 2009 collection of bridal gowns. 8485 Melrose Place, Los Angeles. (323) 655-1088. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www .moniquelhuillier.com
SALES
Showroom Seven Sample Sale Monday through Wednesday: Baseball isn’t the only spring pastime swinging into high gear. Sample sale season is upon us, and this Cooper Building staple is kicking things off with as much as 90% off clothes and accessories from contemporary names. Included are baubles from Erickson Beamon, separates from L.A. designer Dorothy Lee and whimsical dresses from DJ Mark and Samantha Ronson’s low-key sister Charlotte. Parking is available on-site, and both cash and credit are accepted. Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. (213) 316-0112. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m www.showroomseven.com
Decadestwo Saturday: Once a year, the grande dame of contemporary vintage offers 20% off the entire store. The designer roster reads like a fashion week schedule: Marni, Lanvin, YSL and Marc Jacobs. Shoes from Manolo Blahnik and current-season bags by Nancy Gonzalez are included -- so are Chanel suits and a just-arrived selection of goods by Paris-based designer Giambattista Valli, some pieces from his latest collection. If past pre-opening lines are any indication, sale day tends to get a little crazy, so get there early for the best selection. 8214 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 655-1960. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.decadestwo.com
OPENINGS
Opening Ceremony Mini-Mall The second floor of Opening Ceremony’s stylish space opens with a chic flea market where you can find jeans from Acne, feminine dresses by Mayle and swoon-worthy designer vintage from New York’s Exquisite Costume. Androgynous looks from Band of Outsiders’ women’s label BOY will soon be available too. Unlike at an actual flea market, these goods are full price, and haggling isn’t likely to get you anywhere -- except thrown out of the store. 451 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 652-1120. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. www.opening ceremony.us
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