Shopping: Paul & Joe set to open L.A. store
Paul & Joe is bringing its youthful City of Light style to the city of headlights — Los Angeles.
Sophie Albou, the Paris-based founder and designer of Paul & Joe, picked the City of Angels to launch the brand’s first North American flagship store, which is scheduled to open Sunday on Robertson Boulevard. The company has 45 branded stores worldwide, mainly in Europe with far-flung outposts in Dubai and Taipei.
Americans might have heard of Paul & Joe through its collaboration with Target for a Go International collection in 2006. Last year, Albou also collaborated with Urban Outfitters for the Rendez-vous by Paul & Joe collection.
“When you grow up under the gloomy and rainy Parisian weather, you can only dream of the California sunshine,” Albou said in an e-mail from Paris.
“When we decided to develop our activities in the U.S., we based our headquarters in Los Angeles.” (Albou’s brother Julien Haggiag, who oversees retail accounts, lives here.) “As the idea of opening a store matured, it was only natural for us to select Robertson Boulevard . . . the most international, fashionable, and enticing neighborhood of L.A.”
Paul & Joe moves into the former Lisa Kline space, spreading its trademark Parisian style over the 1,500-square-floor space, with trompe l’oeil wallpaper and cutesy animal imagery.
The brand, which originally launched as a men’s collection 15 years ago, still puts out casual looks for guys such as trenches, khakis and suits for $600.
For women, Paul & Joe starts from $150 for a T-shirt to $820 for a perforated leather jumper from this season. Paul & Joe Sister is a lower-priced line for gamines, starting at $60 for graphic T-shirts, blouses and skirts; the line also has a full accessory collection including shoes, bags, belts and jewelry.
138 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 270-4620. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. https://www.paulandjoe.com
Sales
Showroom Seven Sample Sale Wednesday through June 4: Stock up on current season styles at up to 90% off retail. Sale prices range from $80 Issa London bathing suits to $372 Erickson Beamon necklaces. Contemporary women’s fashion labels include Charlotte Ronson, Robin, Meaghan Fabulous and Rockstar Denim plus accessories from Orla Kiely. Major credit cards accepted.
860 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. (213) 316-0112. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Refinery29 East/West Tag Sale Friday through May 23: Refinery29 launches its West Coast edition with a tag sale at Space 15Twenty featuring 50% off retail on brands Band of Outsiders, Vena Cava, Helmut Lang, Jenni Kayne, Rogan and more. Shoppers can also sift through selected vintage finds from What Goes Around Comes Around and New York’s Housing Works.
1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
https://www.refinery29.com/east-west-rsvp/
Events
Shecky’s Girls Night Out Wednesday and Thursday: Touring fashion event makes a pit stop at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Preview and shop summer fashions and get beauty tips from the Body Shop and Veet. “He’s Just Not Your Type” author Andrea Syrtash is signing copies on Thursday. Must be 21 or older. Admission is $25, including gift bag and complimentary cocktails, or $10 for admission only.
1855 Main St., Santa Monica. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
https://www.girlsnightout.sheckys.com
Salon
Feve’s Manicure Affair ongoing through May 31: New nail salon in the Valley is an oasis of cabanas and candles free of harsh chemical treatments. For the month of May, buy one manicure ($20 to $64) or pedicure ($28 to $74) and get one of equal or lesser value free, so bring a friend.
21728 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 999-3383.
