What’s ‘surf god’ in French?
Oxbow, the French surf wear brand that has been a staple of European wave riders for 23 years, is finally opening a stateside shop. But the bigger draw may be Laird Hamilton, the chiseled pro surfer who will be on hand today to christen the beachside space and sign surfing DVDs. The shop carries everything you need for a successful day on the surf or turf, from stylishly patterned black-and-white wet- suits to linen sundresses with frilly skirts.
And if we’re lucky, Hamilton will be wearing one of the store’s many pairs of Euro-style swimming briefs.
131 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 395-5220. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Laird Hamilton ap- pearance from 2 to 4 p.m. today. www.oxboworld.com
SALES
Happy LA Thursday through July 31: The seaside palace of Pacific Palisades doesn’t typically conjure thoughts of a bargain. But this year-old boutique is breaking the mold with prices slashed up to 50%. Get your fix of summer whites pre-Labor Day with wide-leg twill trousers by Hudson (now $150, originally $200), Joe’s Collection’s crisp sleeveless shift dress (now $183.75, originally $245) and Falls’ striped satin maxi dress (now $253.50, originally $338). Even new fall arrivals -- including pieces from Mike & Chris and Madison Marcus -- are 20% off. The sale kicks off Thursday with a cocktail party from 5 to 9 p.m. 542 1/2 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisades. (310) 459-5511. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.happy-la.com
Lauren Moffatt Friday: It’s been a quick rise for Lauren Moffatt, who started her playfully feminine collection eight years ago aboard a docked houseboat in NYC and now counts stars Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Biel as fans. The designer is headlining her first solo sample sale in L.A., offering bubble-hem skirts, brightly colored blouses and dresses from spring and summer up to 80% off. Prime finds include a stretch satin plunging V-neck top (now $72, originally $286) and a cream silk dress (now $60, originally $295) with red geometric details. Cooper Design Space, 860 S. Los Angeles St., Suite 533. (213) 593-1394. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.laurenmoffatt.com.
EVENTS
David Yurman Fragrance Launch Party Thursday: David Yurman, known for his understated, signature silver cable cord jewelry, is launching an inaugural fragrance ($120 1.7 ounces, $165 2.5 ounces) with soft musk, peony and rose otto notes in a cushion-cut crystal bottle, and throwing a party to cele- brate. A portion of the evening’s sales will ben- efit the Cystinosis Foundation, which assists families of children suffering from the metabolic disease. David Yurman store, South Coast Plaza, 333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. (714) 444-1080. 6 to 8 p.m. www.davidyurman.com
COULDN’T RESIST
Belstaff: The tights, mask and cape may make the superhero, but even Batman likes to look good out of costume. In “The Dark Knight,” opening this weekend, Christian Bale wears this sleek Belstaff leather blouson jacket ($1,250) while he’s off duty. And the legendary motorcycle-gear outfitter has presold 6,000 of the jackets on its website ( www.belstaff.net). Talk about product placement. But you, a mere mortal, can also find one at Barneys New York, 9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 276-4400. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. www.barneys.com. -- Monica Corcoran
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