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Store openings in the Los Angeles area
At times we receive word of stores that have come to our area, so we'll share them with you here.
Summer 2010
Give + Take
In a charming, two-story historic building overlooking the ocean, a bright new boutique with over 1500 items and an energetic vibe brings Angelinos a whole new way to shop. Or shall I say, to swap. This first of its kind "swap boutique" is revolutionary, eco-friendly AND recession-friendly — enabling shoppers to exchange their previously-loved designer clothing, shoes or accessories for merchandise in the store. And that merchandise, of course, is traded by other women who found their designer but too-skinny skinny jeans, or barely-used handbag, blouse or dress, perhaps bought on impulse or for a one-time event.
Give + Take works on a unique model — a monthly fee of $25, rather than per-item fee — and a points system where you are given points by your garment's value and spend those points to "purchase" anything "new" within the boutique.
Give + Take's inventory is categorized into three levels: the Couture Level (original value of $300+), Designer Room Level ($50 - $299), and the One For One Level.
See their site for details and an interactive Google map.
200 Culver Blvd,
Playa Del Rey CA 90293
Above Tanner's Coffee
Phone: 310-482-3398
GivePlusTake.com
Posted July 8, 2010
New Balance
New Balance stores have apparently come to three locations in the Los Angeles area.
[Editor's note: Backpacking around the world years ago, I bought a couple of pairs of New Balance shoes in Korea and they were my favorite shoes for year. Now I am happy to learn there are also 5 factories in New England, and stores in Los Angeles.]
The Los Angeles area stores, per
newbalance.com/shop/new-balance-stores:
- 2828 WILSHIRE BLVD SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
- 270 S.ARROYO PARKWAY PASADENA, CA 91105
- 20611 HAWTHORNE BL TORRANCE, CA 90503
- 3333 S BEAR STREET COSTA MESA, CA 92626
- 2009 NEWCASTLE AVE CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA
(Which is actually the San Diego area.)
Posted June 14, 2010
Editor-in-Chief Deborah Shadovitz
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