Pants. A party. Can you resist?
It might just be the best deal in town: Grab chic new trousers at Goodwill prices while supporting L.A.’s next generation of fashion talent at the $5 Jeans/Pants Party, happening at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising’s Scholarship Store.
The event runs until everything -- more than 700 pairs of pants and jeans, all priced at $5 -- sells out. Merchandise was donated by local fashion manufacturers, so expect a hodgepodge of styles and sizes (companies send whatever they have left from shipments; some have labels, some don’t). Pants Party aside, the store is a hidden treasure open year-round, selling goods donated by the industry at recession-proof prices, including $2 belts, $4 tops and $12 jackets.
Scholarship Store
FIDM Scholarship Store, 919 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
SALES
Rachel Pally Thursday through Sunday: How would Angelina Jolie have gotten through her pregnancies without Rachel Pally’s empire-waist, long, stretch-jersey caftans? Now you can own one too. The queen of stretch-jersey knit is offering her halter and tube dresses, flutter tops, pants and shorts at 50% to 90% off retail. Also on sale are pieces from Pally’s larger-size White Label line. 2001 S. Santa Fe Ave., Suite F, Los Angeles. (818) 512-9575. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. www.rachelpally.com.
OPENINGS
Shareen Vintage Venice Saturday: Shareen Mitchell, the downtown vintage doyenne known for well-priced dresses from the ‘50s and beyond, is expanding her empire with a Venice locale tucked inside a historic bungalow. Customers can lounge on the love seat while taking in mod 1960s miniskirts and metallic party dresses from the 1980s, most priced around $50 or less. The charming, three-room space also houses Mitchell’s reworked Indian-print halter dresses and carefree maxi dresses. The shop is off the street and has no signage, but look for the red petticoats on the front gate. 1641 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. (310) 664-8989. Noon to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday. www.shareenvintage.com.
EVENTS
High Heel Walking Class Tuesday: A lesson in how to glide through the urban jungle in Louboutins from Queen Jazzmun, a transvestite performer who earned her stiletto stripes appearing on “Desperate Housewives” and “Nip/Tuck.” And a chance to shop sky-high stunners from Barbara Bui, Christian Lacroix and Giuseppe Zanotti while downing cocktails -- you’re going to need ‘em. $25. Il Primo Passo, 1624 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 828-4149. 8 p.m. www.ilprimopasso.com.
The Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Through Sept. 28: While you’re at FIDM, check out the third annual exhibition of looks from the small screen. Includes classics by Bob Mackie, the costuming legend best known for outfitting Cher, and Nolan Miller, a favorite of Elizabeth Taylor and Ann Miller. Also on view: the modern-day designs of Rami Kashou, who appeared on Season 4 of “Project Runway.” FIDM Museum & Galleries, 919 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 624-1200, Ext. 2224. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. www.fidm.com.
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