From March 26 – 29, Domenico Vacca is hosting a trunk show to introduce their amazing new ladies collection. Dominco himself will be there for the festivities on Thursday 3/26 from 7pm-9pm, and the best part … wait for it … if you print out this LAShoppingReviews post and bring it with you, they will take $500.00 off any purchase of $1,000.00 or more. That’s a savings of 50 percent!!!!!
PRINT ME
474 N Rodeo Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 247-0325
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Get This Look for up to 75% Off
Kiki de Montparnasse is having a garden sale and you’re invited! Join them in the courtyard for champagne and accessories, loungewear, lingerie, and more marked up to 75 percent off.
Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
8280 Melrose Ave., b/t Harper & Sweetzer Aves. R.S.V.P. to 323-951-9545 or salon@kikidm.com.
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The Sexy Couple
Marc Jacobs and Lorenzo Martone are engaged. The designer and his ad executive boyfriend, who have been together for about a year, will go public with the news beginning Thursday, when they arrive in Brazil wearing rings. The couple is headed to Martone’s native Sao Paolo for a fete celebrating the Marc Jacobs multibrand store there, which opened in January. They have not set a wedding date.
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intermix /in-ter-mix’/ vb.: to be or become mixed together; to blend, or associate intimately.
Interior Shot of Intermix Robertson
Since its inception in 1993, Intermix has evolved into more than a word or a boutique, it is now a lifestyle. As the company has grown, the name Intermix has become synonymous with innovative dressing and highly evolved personal style. The concept is simple, and has been embraced and championed by the most stylish women throughout the country: a boutique should merchandise its clothing for the way a woman actually intends to wear it. The looks and brands carried by Intermix are always unexpected and fashion forward, making it a vital resource for sophisticated women everywhere.
The “mix” of established and emerging designers at a range of prices, displayed in unexpected combinations, is what sets Intermix apart from other retailers. Collections you can expect to find in any Intermix boutique include Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson, Catherine Malandrino, Diane von Furstenberg, J. Brand, McQ by Alexander McQueen, Sass & Bide, Chloe, KORS by Michael Kors, and LaROK.
Audrina Patridge and The Cast of The Hills All Shop At Intermix
Intermix
110 Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 860-0113
*Insider Tip: Walk out of Intermix looking like a celebrity! Mary the manager is sweet as pie and has great tips on styling outfits!
Jenn Ripley has moved her New York and Atlanta Based company, Archive Agency to the best coast, and more specifically Larchmont Village where she will host curated sample sales focusing on everything from vintage couture to designer and up-and-coming contemporary styles.
Her first LA based sample sale will be the weekend of March 28th! Details below…
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Mark your calendars for one of a kind local jewelry, art and more - The Craft and Folk Art Museum’s Global Market is coming up!
Readers who print out this blog post and bring it into Dame will receive and additional 10% their total purchase!
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Look who’s leaving Barney’s New York in Beverly Hills. It’s the lovely and stylish as always Nicky Hilton – with a Hermes Kelly handbag and Givenchy gladiator inspired sandals. We’re just dying to know what she bought!!!
We're Dying To Know What You Bought Nicky!
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BOXeight’s Los Angeles Fashion Week starts tonight and our favorite non-profit, Gen Art is hosting it’s annual opening night Kick-off Runway Show & Party. The runway show will take place at the legendary and stunning Los Angles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, a venue that will make the show accessible not only to industry and press, but with over 1,200 seats, to all fashion enthusiasts! This evening’s featured up and coming designers are Raquel Allegra, GRAI, and Society for Rational Dress (for more about them read below). This should be a pretty spectacular show – can’t wait to see it!
Gen Art's LA Fashion Week Kick-Off Party Invite
ABOUT THE DESIGNERS
GRAI
Founded in 2006, Grai was born from the concept of creating the quintessential coat and jacket. Designer Maya Yogev conceptualizes her designs by melding light and soft textured fabrics alongside heavier and more substantial materials. With a strong influence in natural history, Maya designs organically by draping on the body, creating seams and contours in the forms of insects, shells, feathers and bones. As a result, her designs work around the body, like a sculpture.
Grai is an extension of Maya, encompassing her interests from the Victorian Era and Russian ballet to punk rock and gothic aesthetics. Her designs cater to women of all ages that share an eye for sophisticated individuality. Maya earned her degree in Fashion from Otis College of Art & Design in 2002. Immediately following this she spent two years working in Paris for her mentor, designer Rick Owens. Upon moving back to Los Angeles she worked on various collaborations with designer Dr. Romanelli, including the “Black Sabbath Resurrection” an opportunity to design a line for the legendary band Black Sabbath. Maya currently lives and works in her hometown of Los Angeles with her devil cat Kiki.
SOCIETY FOR RATIONAL DRESS
Corinne Grassini is a California-born fashion designer. Majoring in sociology, Grassini earned her BA from the University of Washington before moving onto a one-year technical design program in her early twenties. She would later go back to school once more in order to hone her pattern making skills at the prestigious Central St. Martins in London.
The line features shapes both flattering and feminine in either tailored or drapey forms. Refined structured or billowy fabrics are often accented with the designer’s signature metal and leather works. In 2005, Gen Art spotted her designs and featured Grassini in their New Garde show for emerging designers. In 2006 Grassini was honored with a nomination for the Moss Adams Fashion Innovator Award at the Los Angeles Fashion Awards. SfRD will launch its first retail venture this March called THE RESERVE, which will feature items cut from leftover fabric and surplus trim as well as one of a kind pieces.
RAQUEL ALLEGRA
Bay Area native Raquel Allegra creates riches from rags for many of the world’s most discerning fashionistas. Originally in LA to become a singer it was her requisite day job at Barney’s that gave her that big break. Allegra’s customers at Barneys kept asking her about the deconstructed tees she made for herself and wore every day. After running out of a steady supply of the proper vintage fabric, she happened upon what would become the trademark of her burgeoning line -used prison tees from LA county jail.
Now in its second full season Allegra’s collection has evolved to include new methods of hand dying and ultrasoft leather pieces made from wild deerskin. Her clothes have been featured on the pages of Vogue and Elle and she has dressed models Agyness Dean and Kate Moss as well as actresses Milla Jovivich and Katie Holmes. Raquel Allegra, through her dedication, hand craft and detailing, continues to rehabilitate and transform every day items into beautiful creations.
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Kate Hudson Shops at Planet Blue on Main Street
Be prepared to drop some major cash to look like you just rolled out of bed – Planet Blue in Venice (our favorite of all of their locations) is a stomping ground for those who strive to look as though they didn’t try – while of course they really did and paid a pretty penny too. The uniform here is unkept hair, layered mismatched jewelry, a Missoni maxi dress or Rebecca Taylor jumper and Havaianas flip flops.
While the sales people seem to be in their own world most of the time, they are wonderful stylists and revel in the opportunity to help you create a Kate Hudson inspired So-Cal bohemian look to call your own.
Planet Blue on Main Street
2940 Main St.
Venice, CA 90405
(310) 396-1767
*Insider Tip: Don’t forget to check out the bath and body corner for great gifts. They carry many unique luxury brands of lotions and soaps, as well as Dayna Decker candles, interesting coffee table books, and Missoni home.
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