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Wax London to enter US retail market with The Optimist residency

British menswear label Wax London is set to officially enter the US market through an exclusive residency with Los Angeles retailer The Optimist. The US retail debut marks the brand’s first physical presence in the region, where it had until now only been available via its online e-commerce platform. From May 8, Wax London will now take up...

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Daily Front Row hosts 9th Annual Fashion Awards in Los Angeles

American fashion industry publication The Daily Front Row hosted its ninth annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards (the FLAs) on Thursday, April 24, 2025 the Beverly Hills Hotel. Hosted by Matt Rogers, this year's event celebrated key and influential fashion figures who are prominent at the intersection of fashion, the arts and entertainment. Honorees...

Retail

Jacquemus opens in Los Angeles, on Melrose Avenue

French brand Jacquemus is continuing its expansion strategy in the US with the opening of a boutique in Los Angeles on April 24. The more than 300-square-metre space is located on Melrose Avenue, the famous shopping street in Los Angeles. It is situated next to several luxury and premium brands such as A Bathing Ape and Acne Studios. In a teaser...

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Jins Eyewear opens new concept store in LA as it accelerates global expansion

Jins Eyewear US, Inc., part of Japanese eyewear company Jins Holdings Inc., has opened its latest US concept store in Los Angeles. The new concept store brings the Tokyo-based brand’s eyewear styles and advanced lenses to Los Angeles locals. Located at 1227 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, the concept store features a range of state-of-the-art services...

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LA Wildfires: How brands and designers are helping out

As wildfires continue to tear through the outskirts of Los Angeles, designers and fashion brands have announced plans and initiatives to support those heavily impacted by the blaze. From fundraisers to clothing drives, here are what some are doing to help… Collina Strada New York-based designer Collina Strada took to Instagram to share that LA...

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When fashion burns: LA’s retailers will once again rise from the ashes

In the long history of California's relationship with wildfire, perhaps nothing captures the human toll quite like the destruction of beloved local businesses - those carefully curated spaces that form the backbone of community identity. The ongoing devastation in Pacific Palisades, Malibu and greater Los Angeles brings this truth into sharp...

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Ugg debuts experiential pop-up 'Feel House' in Los Angeles, co-created with Post Malone

Ugg has launched a new multi-sensory, retail pop-up experience co-curated by Post Malone in Los Angeles. Originally launched in April 2022 by the Southern California-based brand under the name 'Feel House,' the experiential retail concept aims to bring together community, collaboration, product, and heritage into one space dedicated to...

Fashion

LA Fashion Week returns in November: Nike becomes partner, Ed Hardy and Private Policy scheduled

The third edition of LA Fashion Week (LAFW) is just weeks away, and organisers are suggesting that this latest season will see them “elevating the game” through runway experiences, presentations, exhibits and more. Scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, LAFW is welcoming title partners W Hollywood and Stella Jets, while its premier...

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Adidas opens two flagship stores in LA to foster deeper local connection

It is never too early to plan. At least that appears to be the approach of sportswear giant Adidas, which has taken to Los Angeles to open two flagship stores well ahead of the city’s upcoming Olympic Games. At the new 8428 Melrose store in West Hollywood, a 5,390 square foot space has been designed by Adidas’ in-house creative team, who...

Culture

Leading designers and fashion icons curate 'Fashion Statements' exhibition at LA's ASU FIDM museum

LA's only fashion museum, ASU FIDM museum, is set to unveil its inaugural exhibition curated by 36 creators and cultural influencers, including leading designers Jeremy Scott, Kevan Hall, Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, fashion icons Dita Von Teese, and Oscar-nominated costume designer Arianne Phillips. Named "Fashion Statements," the...

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L’Agence opens new retail concept in Los Angeles

Los Angeles-based women’s lifestyle brand L’Agence has opened its newest retail concept in Melrose, the L’Agence Jean Bar. Spanning 1,100 square feet on Melrose Place, the L’Agence Jean Bar features innovative denim filtering technology, designed to help shoppers find their perfect fit. In-store stylists will be available to assist shoppers,...

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Departamento opens new store in downtown, Los Angeles

Luxury men’s multi-brand retailer Departamento has opened its latest storefront in Los Angeles, California. The new store, located within the iconic architectural retail enclave Signal in downtown Los Angeles, was designed by LA-based firm 22RE. Similar to the retailer's existing storefront, customers access the store through a concealed...