Givenchy opens a permanent store on Rodeo Drive
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Givenchy’s first West Coast flagship store lands in the iconic Beverly Hills shopping district. The 8,000-square-foot structure features furnishings with archival tiger-print fabrics, and much of the glamour and warmth of the 70-year-old building has been preserved, including the original diamond-marked concrete ceilings, floors, and fireplaces. The store will open with a fall 2024 pre-collection, Givenchy Plage, and an exclusive limited-edition Mini Antigona Lock bag. Open now. 332 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills.
Department opens new flagship store in Signal LA
Menswear boutique Departamento has opened a flagship store in the Arts District. A new addition to the Signal retail enclave, this Departamento store is located inside Concierge Coffee. Shoppers are transported from the minimalist coffee shop into a spacious, futuristic industrial space with silver beams and shiny aluminum ceiling panels contrasting with a natural concrete floor. This location features a store-within-a-store by Taiga Takahashi inspired by traditional Japanese inns. Open now. 821 Traction Ave., Los Angeles.
Erick Medel, “Young Familia”, polyester thread on denim, 20 x 16 inches, 2024.
(Yubo Dong / Courtesy of the artist and Charlie James Gallery, Los Angeles)
“Vidas” commemorates the people and scenes of artist Erick Medel’s everyday life in Boyle Heights: a party in the plaza, a mother and child crossing the street, a fruit vendor at Pride. Medel sews these stories like fine threads onto heavyweight dark blue denim—a long-lasting protective fabric that captures a vibrant, textured, yet diffuse memory. On view through August 31. 961 Chung King Road, Los Angeles.
Compton Cowboys 'Down for the Ride' Capsule Collection
(Compton Cowboys)
Whether you're riding a horse or driving a '64 trike, do it in style with a new capsule collection from Compton Cowboys. The stable features a cozy collection of baby tees, tank tops, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants and caps featuring the Olde English “CC” emblem in black and grey colorways. Available now. comptoncowboys.com
Los Angeles thrift store
Thick Thrift is a flea market catering to women in sizes XL and up. For the first time in an indoor space (with air conditioning, thankfully), the flea market will feature over 60 curated vendors, and shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase vintage, upcycled, and independent designer items and receive dental jewelry, tattoos, home goods, piercings, and art. August 10. 714 Alpine St., Los Angeles.
Acne Studios Multi-Pocket Bag
We’re completely obsessed with Acne Studios’ new multi-pocket bags, an edgy, industrial take on modern femininity. Evoke a badass cowgirl with the brushed leather tote, or a latex queen with the shiny crinkled leather mini bag. Available at acnestudios.com and in stores.
Los Angeles at New York Fashion Week
Willy Chavarria.
(Paul Yem/For The Times)
Even in New York, everything is pointing west, as eight designers from our local team will be walking the runway and presenting at New York Fashion Week. Libertine, Badgley Mischka, Willy Chavarria, Eckhaus Latta, Advisry, Rio Sport, Sebastien Ami and Stan will be showing their highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2025 collections. From 6 to 11 September. en.nyfw.com
Insurgent Sisters: Women of the Los Angeles Rebellion and Beyond — Recoveries of the Spirit
Photography by Alile Sharon Larkin, Storme Bright Sweet, Melvonna Ballenger and Julie Dash.
(Dave Larkin Sr. / Courtesy of Julie Dash)
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will showcase films by Black women and nonbinary artists from the LA Rebellion film movement that emerged at the UCLA Film School between the 1960s and 1980s, highlighting the impact they have had on cinema today. Works by leaders of the movement, such as Zeinabu Irene Davis, Melvonna Marie Ballenger, and Ijeoma Iloputaife, and those who came after, including Rikkí Wright, Dana Washington, Alima Lee, and Martine Syms, will explore the creative and political imprint left by the “Insurgent Sisters.” The screening series will take place in two sessions on September 7 and 21.. 4020 Marlton Ave., Los Angeles. lacma.org
“Roots + Routes” by Ode2LA at Perri + Ren Gallery
“Roots + Routes” features an array of photographs, oral histories, and interviews meticulously compiled by Madelyn Inez, the visionary archivist behind Ode2LA. Through a collection of personal narratives and ephemera from everyday Los Angeles people, Inez preserves intimate stories for posterity. On view August 31 – September 29. Instagram.com/ode2la
Astrid Kayembe is a writer from South Central Los Angeles who covers style, food, arts and L.A. culture. She was a reporting fellow at the Los Angeles Times in 2022-23. Her work has appeared in USA Today, ABC7, LA TACO, The Memphis Commercial Appeal and Refinery29.
