Catherine Malandrino Maison opens in Los Angeles
Catherine Malandrino wants you to feel at home. The French-born designer, known for her feminine, ultra-wearable designs, has opened a 6,000-square-foot boutique on La Cienega Boulevard that evokes the look and feel of a breezy California manse.
Dubbed Catherine Malandrino Maison, the store is the first of its kind for the company, gathering the brand’s two collections -- the top-tier Malandrino collection and the Catherine Malandrino contemporary line -- with some of the designer’s favorite things, including one-of-a- kind antique objects, home décor including picture frames and jewelry boxes, vintage and new books (including Malandrino’s new self-titled tome, published by Assouline, that celebrates her first decade in fashion), and a special collection of vintage clothes curated by the designer.
“It’s a selection of all my best pieces from the last 10 years,” says Malandrino, who recently reissued her now-iconic American flag shirtdress. “The clothes don’t go out of style.” Prices for new and vintage clothes range from $395 to $2,450.
Each enclave within the two-level boutique (the upstairs is a spacious VIP suite) is meant to mimic a residential space. There’s a dining-style room; a sitting room with a faux fireplace; a living room with a huge, citron-hued round leather sofa; a library area with a massive bookcase stocked with coffee-table tomes; and even an indoor/outdoor cafe that sprawls out onto the store’s French Provençal-style courtyard, serving coffee drinks and pastries.
“I wanted to give this personal feeling of being home,” says Malandrino, “to create a warm atmosphere.”
Catherine Malandrino Maison, 651-653 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, (310) 358-0895. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. www.catherinemalandrino.com.
OPENINGS
SoCa St. John launches its moderately priced SoCa line with a new flagship at South Coast Plaza. The store will feature the debut SoCa collection of casual safari-inspired knit and khaki pieces, hats, scarves and jewelry. Prices range from $195 for a top to $695 for a dress or jacket.
3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. (714) 662-6880. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Tiffany & Co. The blue-box retailer’s new lifestyle concept store is not the place to buy an engagement ring. Instead, in-house jewelry stylists will guide shoppers through trendier lines from Frank Gehry, Paloma Picasso and Elsa Peretti. Also available: Tiffany’s full collection of accessories, including eyewear. Sadly, no breakfast is served.
796 Americana Way, Glendale. (818) 244-0262. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. www.tiffany.com.
SALES
Elyse Walker Ongoing: Retailer Elyse Walker’s new men’s haberdashery and decade-old women’s boutique are hosting a sale through Nov. 6. Selected men’s styles will be 30% off and women’s 50% off, including two-for-the-price-of-one bags and shoes. Lanvin, Rag & Bone, Bottega Veneta, Steven Alan, Alexander McQueen and James Perse are showcased in the sleek, new 3,000-square-foot men’s retail space with photos of musicians from the Morrison Hotel Gallery lining the walls. Prices range from $50 for T-shirts and $150 for jeans to $3,000 for blazers. The store also offers a home-delivery service for paparazzi-free shopping.
15306 Antioch St., Pacific Palisades. (310) 230-8882. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Aero & Co. Ongoing: The 3rd Street boutique featuring emerging L.A. designers offers 30% to 50% off head-to-toe looks from Mike & Chris, Figment, May de Chelly and Moss Mills.
8403 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles. (323) 653-4651. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.aeroandco.com.
EVENTS
Vanity Fair portraits and “Pretty Things” screening Today: In conjunction with a new exhibition highlighting photos from the Vanity Fair archive, LACMA screens “Pretty Things,” Liz Goldwyn’s documentary on the demise and rebirth of burlesque, followed by a Q&A and signing for the book that grew from her work on the film. Museum admission: $12 for non-members; “Pretty Things” screening ticket is free with admission.
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 857-6000. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Screening is at 1 p.m.) Sunday. www.lacma.org.
Oscar de la Renta trunk show Thursday and Friday: The red carpet and ready-to-wear master previews his spring collection with an in-store fashion show.
8446 Melrose Place, Los Angeles. (323) 653-0200. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. www.oscardelarenta.com.
Padilla is a freelance writer.
Vesilind is a Times staff writer.
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