Jean Paul Gaultier limited-edition tote to raise money for amfAR
A special editon tote designed by Jean Paul Gaultier is being sold for a limited time as a fundraiser for amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research.
The bag became available as of June 1 at selected Bloomingdale’s stores, including those at Century City, Sherman Oaks, South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa and Fashion Island in Newport Beach. As of mid-summer, it will also be available at shop.amfar.org.
The canvas tote, originally part of the “Artbags” fundraising campaign by Netherlands-based Stop Aids Now, features a nautical design and bears the designer’s signature on the front. It retails for $35, with 100% of the proceeds earmarked for amfAR’s research projects.
Model Heidi Klum donated her time to pose with the tote and raise awareness about the cause.
Events
Trina Turk collaborated with Clos du Bois on the Clos on the Go, a summer beach tote that holds wine, corkscrew, two reusable glasses, playing cards and a towel. Even better: The tote unfolds into a reclining beach lounger. To celebrate the collaboration, Trina Turk boutiques plan a special shopping event from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday with complimentary Clos du Bois wine, light bites and $50 off a purchase of $300 or more.
Eco-fashion brand Amour Vert is launching at select Bloomingdale’s and plans a special preview of the collection from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Santa Monica Bloomingdale’s store. Amour Vert’s signature photo booth will be on the scene, and the clothing company has promised to have a tree planted in California’s San Bernardino National Forest for every photo taken. This is part of the brand’s ongoing partnership with American Forests. The event will be in the Y.E.S. Contemporary Sportswear department on the second floor at Bloomingdale’s, 315 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica.
Opening
Los Angeles fashion brand 71 Stanton has opened a boutique at 3517 W. 6th St., Los Angeles. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Sample sales
Michael Stars plans a sample sale with items priced up to 75% off this week. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Michael Stars corporate office, 12955 S. Chadron Ave., Hawthorne.
BB Dakota has scheduled a sample sale this week at Dakota Collective, 1638 Pomona Ave., Costa Mesa. Tops start at $5, leather at $50. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Glamour Kills is hosting a sample sale this weekend featuring clothes, live music and bargains. Items will be priced up to 75% off, and bands are scheduled to perform during the two-day event at 2525 Pullman Ave., Santa Ana. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Promoters say participating bands on Saturday are the Downtown Fiction, Seasons Change and Naive Thieves and on Sunday they are the Downtown Fiction again, Brian Marquis and Hands Like Houses. Credit cards and cash only.
Los Angeles-based Clare Vivier is having her first ever sample sale from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 3249 Casitas Ave. Credit cards and cash only.
Launches
Blushington, the makeup and beauty lounge, is now making house calls. Makeup application, brows and lashes are among the available services. The experience starts at $100, plus a charge of $1 per mile for locations more than 5 miles away from a Blushington lounge. Locally, Blushington is based in West Hollywood and at Fashion island in Newport Beach. To book or for more information, call the West Hollywood shop at (310) 652-5874, Newport Beach at (949) 640-8800 or visit www.blushington.com
