On our radar: Menswear designer Todd Snyder

New York City-based menswear designer Todd Snyder is having a banner year. With barely three seasons of his namesake label presented to buyers and the press, the Ames, Iowa, native started off 2012 with a February nod from GQ magazine, which chose him as one of the best new menswear designers in America.

That was followed, in March, by a Council of Fashion Designers of America nomination for the Swarovski Award for Menswear (given to new, emerging and up-and-coming brands) along with Phillip Lim and Antonio Azzuolo, an honor Snyder calls "a complete surprise."

We first crossed paths with Snyder back when he was senior vice president of menswear at J. Crew, and his stint there (he left there in 2008 to launch his own label) coincided with the company's push into heritage brand collaborations with the likes of Timex and Red Wing, and the opening of the men's-only Liquor Store boutique in New York City. Back then he spoke about how his Iowa background was an asset in the quest to tap into the power of America's authentic legacy brands.

Snyder's emphasis on heritage was still very much in evidence when we caught up with him on a recent Thursday after a trunk show at the Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills. 

"My father always said if you want to be the best, you need to work for the best," he said, by way of explaining a career arc that included working for the Gap and Ralph Lauren before landing at J. Crew. "And [J.Crew chief executive officer] Mickey [Drexler] was my finishing school." 

A few minutes later, Snyder opened his sport coat and pointed to a label inside. "I did a collaboration with Southwick," he said, referring to the Lawrence, Mass.-based men's clothier that dates to the 1920s. "It’s a way of paying homage to my grandfather -- he wore Southwick, and my dad wore Southwick”

The rest of the collection (the Southwick partnership includes just suits, sport coats and a tuxedo) has a similar familiar-but-different vibe, the kind of luxe take on standard-issue garments that Billy Reid is a master of -- though filtered through Snyder's Midwestern-meets-military mind set instead of Reid's Southern sensibilities. Key pieces from the spring and summer 2012 collection -- which takes inspiration from the 1975 Jack Nicholson movie "The Passenger," includes selvedge chinos (in khaki and white, $325), Bedford cord trousers, dark, raw denim jeans ($275), cargo shorts ($225), bold check button-down shirts ($185), and outerwear pieces like a zip-front nubuck leather jacket ($1,500) and a poly-coated Italian wool peacoat ($595). 

In addition to Neiman Marcus stores (and website), Todd Snyder's collection is available at Ron Herman at the Fred Segal Center on Melrose and Confederacy locally, as well as Odin New York and Bergdorf Goodman (including both retailer's websites) in New York.

The ultimate recipient of the CFDA Swarovski Award for Menswear will be announced at a June 4 event in New York City, and even if his namesake label doesn't take top honors, Todd Snyder's high profile, appreciation of heritage and luxe take on the American classics ensure he's not just a blip on the fashion industry radar.

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-- Adam Tschorn

Photos, from top: Looks from Todd Snyder's spring and summer 2012 menswear collection. Credit: Kenny Thomas.

Fashion designer Todd Snyder, one of three nominees for the CFDA's Swarovski Award for Menswear. Credit: Kevin Tachman.

Frugal Fashion: Adele is a classic hit at the 2011 MTV VMAs

This year's MTV Video Music Awards show was full of fashion surprises and tragic faux pas. Viewers were treated to Lady Gaga's male alter-ego "Joe" in a Brooks Brothers ensemble, Katy Perry in a Geisha-inspired Versace dress and Nicki Minaj sporting pink and yellow hair, a metallic body suit, leg warmers and fuzzy slippers. Our fashion critic Booth Moore described it best when she wrote "Nicki Minaj looked like a costume shop exploded all over her."

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Rising far above the pack of outlandishly dressed video vixens of the night were those dressed in classic styles such as mom-to-be Beyonce Knowles in Lanvin and British songstress Adele. The multi-platinum recording artist performed her new single "Someone Like You, in a black scalloped dress by Barbara Tfank and a side ponytail.

Before her big wins, including MTV "moon men" trophies for art direction, cinematography and editing for her "Rolling in the Deep" video, Adele made quite an entrance in the perfect little black dress. She wore a three-quarter sleeve frock with tribal neck embellishment by Burberry, stockings and black velvet shoes with orange piping. The fitted waist and length of the dress hugged her curves beautifully, and  the blown-out hair is '50s glam.

For a similar plus-size little black dress, try the Sweetheart knit wrap dress for $98 from Kiyonnaclothing.com, which features a flattering deep v and fitted waist. For a dress with a little sparkle and neck detail like Adele's, get the Joan Vass beaded knit dress with square stone and glass bead neck embellishment from Neimanmarcus.com for $94, also available in plus sizes.

Adele's look could work with any number of shoes you might already own. Try solid-colored pumps such as the S by Jessica Kipperx platform pump for $69.95 from DSW.com, or for shoes with a colored trim go for the  Bordello by Pleaser Women's Tempt-40 pump with gold piping for $79.95 from Endless.com.

Happy shopping!

Have an outfit you're dying to buy but need a frugal alternative? Email us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris
Twitter.com/Jenn_Harris_

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Photo: Adele arrives at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday at the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Credit: Frederic J. Brown /AFP/Getty Images.

Dress photos from left: Sweetheart knit wrap dress. Credit: Kiyonnaclothing.com; Joan Vass beaded knit dress. Credit: Neimanmarcus.com.

Shoe photos from left: S by Jessica Kipperx platform pump; Credit: DSW.com; Bordello by Pleaser Women's Tempt-40 pump; Credit: Endless.com.

Frugal Fashion: 'Friends with Benefits' star Mila Kunis in Balmain at the MTV movie awards

The MTV movie awards tend to deliver that certain wow factor every year with a musical performance or outrageous skit of some sort, but this year Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis stole the show. While the two "Friends with Benefits" stars announced the award for best male performance the two "friends" decided to prove their platonic status by, ahem, groping each other's private parts.

As I gasped in amazement at the utterly ridiculous yet hilarious spectacle, I became transfixed. Not because of the incessant groping, which seemed to go on forever, but because I suddenly -- and more importantly -- realized that I needed to get my hands on Kunis' uber sparkly, 1980s-flashback Balmain miniskirt, stat.

Kunis has been turning heads at awards shows with her fashion choices, such as the jaw-dropping red Alexander McQueen she wore to the SAG awards well before her "Black Swan" glory days. She's a pro at going uber glam with a gown for the Oscars or, as in this case, fun and flirty for an MTV event.

Last Sunday Kunis wasn't the only one wearing Balmain, but she did wear it best. "Twilight" saga star Kristen Stewart wore a red Balmain dress with frenzied safety pin embellishments and "Gossip Girl" vixen Leighton Meester went hyper glam in a Balmain long-sleeved dress that looked a little like a shiny, shattered mirror.

Mila Kunis rocked her Balmain jewel-bedazzled mini with a dolman sleeve classic black top and sky-high pale pink platform pumps.

For a look-at-me mini of your own, you can ditch the jewel embellished pieces. Sequins add just as much bling without the eye-popping price tag. Go for the LaRok flirty sequin camo skirt from Saksfifthavenue.com for $158.99, Tumbled sequin miniskirt from Neimanmarcus.com for $127, smoke sequin miniskirt from Victoriassecret.com for $79.50 or the sequin mini skirt from Express for $59.90.

Kunis' loose top transforms the mini from night club status to elegant-party-ready. For a similar top, snag the 3/4 sleeve tee by Juicy Couture for $24.97, 3/4 sleeve dolman from Alloy.com for $14.90 or the 3/4 dolman sleeve twist tee by C&C California for $24.90.

Kunis' pale shoes are a great color contrast to her skirt but it might be fun to play around with the shoes you might already own, so no need to splurge there. Any pair of solid-colored pumps in bright red or even black would work great with this look.

Happy shopping!

Have an outfit you're dying to buy but need a frugal alternative? Email us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris
Twitter.com/Jenn_Harris_

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Photo: Mila Kunis on stage at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011, in Universal City. Credit: Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic

Skirt photos: (From left) LaRok flirty sequin camo skirt. Credit: Saksfifthavenue.com; Tumbled sequin miniskirt. Credit: Neimanmarcus.com; Sequin miniskirt. Credit: Victoriassecret.com; Sequin miniskirt. Credit: Express.com

Shirt photos: (From left) 3/4 sleeve tee. Credit: Juicycouture.com; 3/4 sleeve dolman. Credit: Alloy.com; 3/4 sleeve dolman twist tee Credit: candccalifornia.com

Ralph Rucci on Ralph Rucci

 
Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills hosted New York designer Ralph Rucci for a brunch and informal fashion show on Thursday, where he talked through pieces from the fall collection. It’s such a treat to hear Rucci speak about his hyper-luxurious clothes. (Yes, that is a $24,000 price tag.) Because they are so incredibly detailed, you have to hear it to believe it. 

Take for example, the twinset with freshwater pearl embroidery in the pattern of a magnified fingerprint. Or the bushy red Mongolian lamb coat inspired by the après-ski style of Ann Bonfoey Taylor, one of the original founders of Vail, who was a designer in the 1940s and 50s and is the subject of an exhibition on view now at the Phoenix Art Museum. Underneath the coat? A red jersey day dress with a lattice-work effect “drawn from Japanese basketry or the art of Sol LeWitt,” explained the designer, who is also a fine artist and has the distinction of being the only American to be invited to show at the Haute Couture in Paris. 

“I’m working on the premise that none of you, absolutely none of you, need anything,” he said before the first model came out. And from the look of the diamonds and furs (on a 94-degree day), worn by these ladies-who-brunch, he’s right. His challenge is to create "desire and subliminal interest," he said. “Clothes have to have a quiet crash.”

In his 30-minute talk, Rucci detailed his inspiration, from Mainbocher to black holes in the universe, Tibetan prayer coats to the interior decorator Renzo Mongiardino. 

A red vinyl coat was quilted to look like "pulled ponytails from the Edo period of the Samurai," he said of the feminine-meets-fetish style. “I think it’s a great way to look when it’s raining and you want to wear a vinyl coat.” Also in red, his signature “Dalai Lama” silhouette, a floor-length coat and trousers ensemble that can be worn “to restaurants, at home entertaining or to major balls when everyone else is in taffeta, trains and beading," he said. "Talk about a quiet crash.”

A feathered fox fur pullover was as weightless as a cotton sweater, because the fur was sewn on chiffon. A black double-face wool crepe jacket was decorated with concentric-shaped silk tulle seams in the shape of a chakra. And can you imagine anything more decadent than a white Ultrasuede shirtwaist dress? (Red wine, strictly off-limits.) The piece was an homage to the Ultrasuede king Halston, who gave Rucci his start in fashion.

It's tempting to describe Rucci's clothes as "elegant." Don’t.

“'Elegant’ is a word that has no meaning for an audience under 40. It’s almost a black, negative word,” said Rucci, who is also a painter. 

"Young" and "old" are also no-nos. "Those words polarize the importance of great design," he said with gusto. 

And you can forget "modern." “Modern is for the trends you see in magazines to sell [ad] pages."

So what to say? When speaking about his clothes, Rucci would prefer you use words like "future" and "sex appeal." 

But the guest to my left settled on something far better: art.

-- Booth Moore

PHOTOS: More looks from Ralph Rucci's Chado Ralph Rucci event at Neiman Marcus

Photos: Ralph Rucci's Chado Ralph Rucci event at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills. Above, the designer, below, a model in one of his fall designs. Credit: John Sciulli

Frugal Fashion: Christina Aguilera flubs her lyrics in style during Super Bowl XLV

Last Sunday's Super Bowl XLV show gave viewers plenty to buzz about: the highly anticipated commercials, the Black Eyed Peas "Tron"-inspired halftime show, and, oh yeah, a football game. But who knew Christina Aguilera's rendition of our national anthem would be what lingered on people's minds well after the game was over?

Yes, she botched the lyrics, and it was painful to watch because the national anthem is one of those songs you learn when you're old enough to speak and it just sticks with you (or, perhaps, with most of us). And yes, she really did merge a couple of lines, singing, "What so proudly we watched at the twilight's last gleaming." But the truth is, not only did Aguilera sound great singing the wrong lyrics in front of a packed Cowboys Stadium, she's never looked better.

For someone who usually goes for the tightest, lowest neck-plunging minis and awards gowns, it was refreshing to see the "Burlesque" star in a conservative, appropriate Dolce & Gabbana black suit and stockings. For her shoes she chose sky-high, sparkly red Christian Louboutin Calypso pumps. (She could have just been trying to add a little flair with the dramatic shoes, but I like to think Aguilera was showing the world that the fearless wild child who sang "Dirty" is still in there.)

A plain black suit is versatile and appropriate for  many occasions, whether you're singing at the Super Bowl or wearing it to work the following Monday. A suit-skirt set offers obvious advantages, but you can save money if you buy separates. Just keep two things in mind: First, keep your blacks the same. Contrary to popular belief, there are different shades of black, and it's noticeable when your jacket is lighter than your skirt or vice versa. Second, keep your fabrics uniform -- or as similar as possible.

For a skirt that hugs your figure but stops just above the knee, try the BCX skirt from Macy's for $24.98, the Minnie Rose pencil skirt from NeimanMarcus.com for $36 or the Stretch woven skirt from Max Studio for $38.

Match your new skirt, or one you already own, with one of these suit jackets: the Charter Club two-button suiting blazer from Macy's for $49.98, the Ruched sleeve girlfriend blazer from Arden B. for $59 or the Shrunken Ruffle detail blazer from Charlotte Russe for $39.50.

Any brightly colored pair of high heels will add some oomph to your suit, but why not sparkle like Aguilera? Kohl's has a great pair of sparkly pink platform heels by Candie's for $39.97.

Happy shopping!

Have an outfit you're dying to buy but need a frugal alternative? E-mail us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris
Twitter.com/Jenn_Harris_

For more of Christina Aguilera's style over the years, see our photo gallery below.

Top photo: Christina Aguilera performs before the Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium. Credit: Christopher Polk / Getty Images.

Skirt photos: From left, BCX skirt from Macy's (credit: Macy's); Minnie Rose pencil skirt (credit: Neimanmarcus.com); Stretch woven skirt from Max Studio (credit: Maxstudio.com).

Jacket photo: From left, Charter Club two-button suiting blazer (credit: Macy's.com); Ruched sleeve girlfriend blazer from Arden B. (credit: ArdenB.com); Shrunken Ruffle detail blazer from Charlotte Russe (credit: Charlotterusse.com).

Shoe photo: Candie's Smokey Platform High Heels. Credit: Kohl's.com.

Weekend Shopping: Major L.A. Eyeworks sale; Camper opens a store at the Grove; Archipelago and Lancome get charitable

A few notable happenings for a more stylish weekend:

EVENTS

Archipelago "Pink Party" Saturday: Swanky candle and fragrance company Archipelago is sponsoring a special "Pink Party" at the Fred Segal store in Santa Monica in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. The daylong event will highlight pink products throughout the store, all being offered to raise money for cancer research and treatment. Archipelago is also donating 100% of proceeds from the sale of its "Ribbons of Love" candle.

420 and 500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 394-9814. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Roopal Patel appearance Saturday: Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island hosts a trend presentation and meet-and-greet with its own women's fashion accessory senior market editor, Roopal Patel.

601 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach. For time and more information, call (949) 759-1900.

SALE

L.A. Eyeworks sale Friday through Sunday: Local specs brand L.A. Eyeworks throws one of its legendary mega-sales, discounting hundreds of frames by up to 80%. Get there early.

7407 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

OPENING

Camper: The quirky family-owned shoe company has opened a space at the Grove shopping center that stocks the entire eclectic collection.

Farmer's Market NEC Fairfax Ave. Third St., Space E12, Los Angeles. (323) 634-0360. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

F.Y.I.

Lancome Genes Day Friday: Lancome is joining forces with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to celebrate "the beauty of scientific research." The beauty company will donate $7 from each bottle of its latest skin-care product, Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate, purchased Friday to the hospital.

--Emili Vesilind

Photo: A Camper shoe and graphic. Credit: Camper

Your morning fashion and beauty report: Donna Karan celebrates inspirational women. We notice Jimmy McMillan's style.

To celebrate 25 years of Donna Karan New York, Donna Karan is celebrating inspirational women and the causes that mean something to them. On the Donna Karan website, you can find mini-bios of a universe of women including the ultra well-known -- Brooke Shields, Demi Moore, Susan Sarandon, Maria Shriver -- as well as the lesser-known -- such as Francine LeFrak, founder of Same Sky, which helps AIDS-positive women who survived the Rwandan genocide. From the bios, you can link to their causes, find out more and, if the spirit moves you, donate. [People]

Karan was making political news too, with a visit on Monday from Michelle Obama, who is on a Democratic campaign tour. [WWD] (Subscription required.)

And speaking of politics (yes, it's relevant in a fashion blog sometimes, witness Obama and her influence in the design world) how about that Jimmy McMillan? Because we're writing from the left coast, we can view with amused detachment the New York gubernatorial race and admit that the guy we're most interested in watching is the fringe candidate from the Rent Is 2 Damn High Party, who appeared in Monday night's debate splendidly dressed in suit, tie and black gloves. It was, of course, the gloves that caught All the Rage's eye, though we're sure our "Bearded and Tschorn" columnist Adam Tschorn will be intrigued by McMillan's Civil War-style beard and mustache.  [New York Daily News]

Men tend to notice two or three things when they first meet a woman (as you can well imagine). But women can be assessing anything from how a man's clothes fit, to his smile, to whether he is carrying a messenger bag, to what kind of shoes he's wearing and whether he has cuff links -- the list goes on and on, though jeans seem to be a kind of universal turn-on. [WWD]

Following a lead from Nordstrom, other luxury retailers (Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's and soon Saks, among others) are inviting customer reviews online, something Target and other lower-priced merchants have been doing for a while. [Wall Street Journal]

Nike's collaboration with Japanese brand Undercover will bow in Tokyo on Wednesday. [WWD] 

Harriet Winter, designer of the Mrs. H. Winter collection, has died at age 83. [WWD]

-- Susan Denley

Photo: Donna Karan. Credit: Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images

Manolo Blahnik holds book signing at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills

Shoe guru Manolo Blahnik made an appearance at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills Thursday afternoon to sign copies of his second coffee table tome, "Manolo's New Shoes," which will be released Oct. 12.

Fans of the designer, who became a household name by way of shoe-obsessed Carrie Bradshaw on "Sex and the City," politely lined up in the store's spacious shoe department to have their books signed and exchange a few words with the always gracious Blahnik.

"It was not my idea at all to do another book," said Blahnik, who was clad in a dapper lavender suit, bow tie and pair of self-designed fuchsia slip-on shoes adorned with wide grosgrain-ribbon bows. "It was the publisher -- they did so well with the first one."

He added with a wink, "I didn't know it was going to be such a pain -- we had to look at all the archives and everything. The drawings are easy because I have them...but it's not easy to do a book. But some people got a kick out of the first one, so why not another?"

Blahnik, who was born in the Canary Islands and speaks with a charming Spanish-cum-British accent, added that he loves meeting his public. "It's not what people say, like 'Ah, how tiring.' I get a kick out of these [events]. My work is very lonely, in the sense that it's the manufacturer and me. So I never meet people."

-- Emili Vesilind

Photo: Manolo Blahnik signing a shoe at Neiman Marcus. Credit: Neiman Marcus

 

Fashion’s Night Out: Neiman Marcus makes the sale, and art and a burger truck attract stylish hipsters at 3.1 Phillip Lim

There was truly something for everyone during Friday night’s Fashion’s Night Out in Los Angeles. At Neiman Marcus, the ladies who lunch came with their friends, mothers and shopping buddies in tow to flood each floor of the department store and, well, shop, shop, shop.

Dr. Lorena Frcek of Brentwood attended the Neiman’s event with her mother, and the two definitely got their shop on, purchasing some black jeans from CJ by Cookie Johnson (which was a featured product after Johnson staged a fashion show using the store’s centrally located escalators as a runway) as well as plenty of beauty and skin care products. “I’ve been shopping at Neiman’s for 20 years,” said Frcek. “I had a blast last year, but I definitely bought more this year.  They had yummy appetizers last time and the fashion show was better. This time they just have chocolate chip cookies. I’d love a small piece of bread and some cheese; it would be a nice pick-me-up.”

Designer David Meister was winding down his customer meet and greet (one of three he’s doing at Neiman’s over the weekend) and had a fun time at his first Fashion’s Night Out. “This is a great event for getting more people out. It makes shopping more approachable. The atmosphere may be like a party, but it also really promotes the retail business. It’s a win-win for everyone and it just seems to be getting bigger and bigger!”

Over at the 3.1 Phillip Lim store in West Hollywood, it was the crowd that was getting bigger and bigger. The Pattywagon burger truck gave party-goers sustenance (and a buffer for the tequila being served at the open bar) and drew a giant line that seemed to blend right into the well-dressed masses that stood around the front courtyard in too-cool-for-school huddles like it was lunchtime on the high school quad.

Inside the boutique hung an art exhibit by James Jean which was curated by Lim. The subject was “L.A tastemakers” and 19 portraits of people such as Cameron Silver, Gia Coppola and Rashida Jones were hung from clothing racks just in front of Lim’s fall 2010 collection. Out of 19 portraits, 11 sold and proceeds benefited the LACMA costume council. Clothing sales were also up with a portion also going to the costume council.

-- Melissa Magsaysay

Photos, from top: Gia Coppola tends bar for guests at 3.1 Phillip Lim's party for Fashion's Night Out; Gia Coppola and Rashida Jones at 3.1 Phillip Lim's party for Fashion's Night Out. Credit: 3.1 Phillip Lim

Weekend Update: The Reformation moves to new digs, meet Zac Posen at Saks, Tiny TOMS launches in the O.C., adopt a pet with Kiehl's

Opening

On Friday (Feb. 26), The Reformation moves to larger digs on West 3rd Street. Yael Aflalo and Chi Bui have revamped the former Satine space into a chicly weathered boutique to show their reworked vintage blouses, dresses and knits (prices range from $100 to $200). Customers can preview and purchase a few items from The Reformation’s new wholesale collection coming out in fall 2010.

817 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles. (323) 203-1102. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 

Events

On Friday (Feb. 26), Tiny TOMS launch party at Fashion Island's Neiman Marcus. Founder Blake Mycoskie will be greeting customers, and there will be snacks and games for kids and adults. For every pair of TOMS shoes sold on Friday, TOMS will donate a pair to Haiti. RSVP to (949) 467-3342.

401 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach. (949) 467-3342. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

On Saturday (Feb. 27), meet Zac Posen and view an informal modeling of Posen’s affordable Z Spoke spring collection (prices start at $78) exclusive to Saks Fifth Avenue.

9600 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 887-5335. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Also on Saturday (Feb. 27), Kiehl’s on Robertson Boulevard hosts a pet adoption and fundraising event for Voice for the Animals. Based in Santa Monica, Voice for the Animals is devoted to encouraging education, rescue, legislation and empathy for our four-legged friends. Adopt a pet and take home a Kiehl's gift box; donate $10 to Voice for the Animals and receive either a complimentary Creme de Corps or Spray-N-Play cleansing spritz.

100 N. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 860-0028. Noon to 3 p.m.

Sales

On Saturday (Feb. 27), The Mini Social holds a warehouse sale, taking up to 70% off designer kid clothes. Deals include $19 Splendid Littles dresses (reg. $46), $10 Park Vogel T-shirts (reg. $30), $38 Egg by Susan Lazar peacoat ($82).

120 E. Santa Anita Ave., Burbank. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

-- Max Padilla

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Photo: The Reformation's new interior. Courtesy of The Reformation