First-ever Vans pop-up opens at Conveyor at Fred Segal Santa Monica

Vans opened its first pop-up store over the weekend at Conveyor at Fred Segal Santa Monica. Dubbed the Vault Shop at Conveyor, it will occupy the entire retail space until at least mid-January. It's being described as "the most complete collection of Vault by Vans found anywhere" and will serve up a deep bench of the brand’s higher-end, limited-edition product, including some re-releases of sold-out items and exclusive Vans x Conveyor collaborations.

The store opened on Friday with a showcase of shoes designed by artist Taka Hayashi, and we're promised additional featured guest artists (and an entirely new stock of product each month) along the way. Next up? A "Vans Comix" assortment featuring the artwork of R. Crumb, Rick Griffin and Robert Williams.

-- Adam Tschorn

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Photo: Through mid-January, Conveyor at Fred Segal Santa Monica has been remodeled into a Vans pop-up store, dubbed the Vault Shop at Conveyor, 420 Broadway, Santa Monica. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Credit: Vans Inc.

Store news: Freedman Custom Shop opens Saturday

The Freedman brothers, Randy and Matt, launch a custom shop for shirts with a fall-winter trunk show featuring ready-to-wear shirts ($176 to $359) at Ron Robinson/Fred Segal. Shoppers can buy a made-to-measure version (starting at $350) of the collection's button-down shirts. There's also an exhibition and auction to benefit the Art of Elysium featuring custom and signed guitars from Ben Harper and others.

500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (323) 333-2987. 2 to 6 p.m. www.freedmanclothing.com

-- Max Padilla

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Planet Blue opens 75%-off pop-up store

 

Yet another reason not to pay retail: Planet Blue in Santa Monica has opened Planet Blue Vintage, a pop-up space with merchandise from designers such as See By Chloe, Ya Ya, James Perse and Rory Beca, all for up to 75% off.

The pop-up store will be replenishing the discounted stock each week and remains open from now until the end of September. Perfect for any end-of-summer items you’ve been eyeing.

Happy shopping.

-- Melissa Magsaysay

Salon news: Blow opens at Loews Santa Monica's Ocean Spa & Fitness

New York salon Blow, voted best blowout by Vogue, Allure and InStyle, is setting up shop at Loews Santa Monica's Ocean Spa & Fitness. Loews' in-house salon is the first in California to also carry Blow Hair Care products -- free of sulfates, parabens and detergents -- for use at home. The signature salon blowout is $45, $55 with shampoo. Prolong your blowout with an oversized terry-lined shower cap that's a gift with purchase ($18 retail value) until Aug 1.

1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 899-4040. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (by appointment) daily. www.loewshotels.com, www.blowny.com

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Store openings: The Golden State

"Made in California" style is revered at Stephanie Addis' new surfside boutique the Golden State, which stocks accessories and vintage furniture. The roster of work from L.A.-based designers includes contemporary fashions from Trina Turk and Stacey Woo ($125 to $350), handbags from Echo Park's Clare Vivier ($65 to $150) and guitar straps from Calleen Cordero ($375). Head down to the beach after picking up a $130 Bennett Malibu tunic and a $160 Salt Swimwear bikini or one-piece.

1740-A Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-1700. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. thegoldenstatestore.com

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Sale rack: Deals at Vince, TOMS, Temperley London

Vince ongoing until July 16: The casual cashmere-rooted label is taking 40% off selected current-season fashions. Head-to-toe looks include tops, tanks, skirts, shorts, dresses and pants for women and men. Look for items such as a $297 women's belted "mac" trench (original price, $490), $207 silk poppy-print halter dress ($345), $87 men's chambray utility shirt ($145) and a $165 long-sleeve men's Henley ($275). Vince's trademark cashmere is also discounted. Deals include a $117 women's shirred-back vest ($195) or a $147 ruched jewel-neck cardigan ($245).

8471 Melrose Place, Los Angeles. (323) 782-1007. 112 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 247-8299. 11 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

TOMS Sample Sale Saturday: Marked-down merch from the popular shoe brand includes classic espadrilles, one-of-a-kind styles, T-shirts and hoodies. Prices start at $15. NFFTY Earth provides live music.

3025 Olympic Blvd., Studio C, Santa Monica. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.tomsshoes.com

Temperley London ongoing through July 20: Brit luxury label marks down its spring-summer collection, with prices up to 60% off retail. Looks straight from the runway include a $730 Mustard jacket, (original price $1,825), $234 feather jersey top ($585) and $474 flouncy Aimee white dress ($1,185). 8452 Melrose Place, West Hollywood. (323) 782-8000. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. temperleylondon.com

-- Max Padilla

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Come Sale Away: A.P.C., Weathervane

A.P.C. Thursday until July 22: French fashion brand with a devoted following is holding an end-of-season sale with spring/summer pieces 30% to 50% off. Women will find $50 V-neck linen T-shirts (regular price $100), $120 floral-print tunic dresses ($240) and $238 strappy sandals ($340). For men, $30 striped short-sleeve T-shirts ($60), $100 flat-front chinos ($200) and $189 navy-suede boat shoes ($270).

619 N. Croft Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 297-0414. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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Weathervane Until June 30: The boutique, which stocks avant-garde lines such as Zero + Maria Cornejo, is taking up to 75% off retail of current season styles. Sale prices start at $13 for 3 Dots T-shirts. Avant-garde designer labels, starting at half-off retail, include Comme des Garçons, Maison Martin Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester and Yohji Yamamoto.

1209 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 393-5344. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

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Sale Rack: Steven Alan sample sale, Suzanne Felsen, Theodore Warehouse

Steven Alan sample sale Thursday through June 7: The line, with roots in the button-down shirt, brings back the sample sale (30% to 75% off retail prices) at its Los Feliz outpost. Shirts will be marked down to $25 for kids (regular price $78 to $95), $55 for women ($148) and $65 for men ($168). Deals on other brands include $20 Sophomore T-shirts, $34 Relwen surf shorts ($128), $30 A-lawless cotton tanks ($60), $90 Demylee cashmere cardigans ($260) and $140 Rachel Nasvik Mini Eleanor bag ($285). Credit cards accepted, including American Express.

1937 1/2 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 667-9500 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. www.stevenalan.com

Theodore Warehouse Ongoing: The Beverly Hills boutique holds a warehouse sale at its Calabasas location with prices as much as 90% off retail. A sampling of lines: Jean Paul Gaultier and Alexander McQueen plus denim brands AG Jeans, True Religion and the Great China Wall.

4719 Commons Way, Calabasas. (818) 591-4299. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.theodorebh.com

Suzanne Felsen Through June 30: Felsen, who specializes in colored gemstone jewelry, holds a monthlong sale in time for June engagements and commitment ceremonies. Sterling silver jewelry, including cuff links and tuxedo sets, is 40% off, with prices starting at $60. Diamond and sapphire rings and wedding bands are 15% off, with prices starting at $1,275. All 18-carat fine gemstone baubles are 25% off.

8332 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 653-5400. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 2525 Michigan Ave., Bergamot Station, No. G3, Santa Monica. (310) 315-1972. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. www.suzannefelsen.com

-- Max Padilla

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Sale Rack: Deals at Rebecca Minkoff, Sean/Station Twentyfive

Rebecca Minkoff Friday to May 17: Handbag designer with a hip following holds a sample sale of accessories. Bag prices range from $75 to $375 with 40% off classic styles.

8213 West 3rd St., Los Angeles. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.rebeccaminkoff.com

Sean/Station Twentyfive Friday and Saturday: For its annual sale, the menswear store, a favorite of Ashton Kutcher and Simon Baker, is offering discounts of up to 70% off retail prices. On Friday, all items in the store will be on sale. On Saturday, only clearance items will be on sale. Sean boutique, which exclusively carries Paris designer Emile Lafaurie, will have the line's $150 suits, $100 coats, $50 pantsand $40 shirts. Station Twentyfive, which stocks sportswear and shoes, will have $40 limited-edition shoes from Adidas and New Balance, $70 Ted Baker loafers and $80 Pikolinos or Preventi shoes, as well as brands Tsubo, Hush Puppies, Toms, Rainbow, Dr. Martens, J Shoes, Medium and Terra Plana, also up to 70% off.

1107 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 260-5616. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
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Multi-Label Sample Sale Saturday to May 17: Popular off-the-catwalk sample sale returns. Deals at this month's edition include $10 to $80 Whitley Kros and T-Luxury separates, $50 Rory Beca tops and dresses, $150 Julia Clancy dresses (regular price $450). Nuj Novakhett tops are 50% off, and separates from Giambattista Valli, Zac Posen, Nina Ricci, Peter Som and Quail are priced at 70% below retail. RSVP to info@ archiveagency.net.

530 N. Larchmont Ave., No. 3, Los Angeles. Noon to 5 p.m. archiveagency.net

-- Max Padilla

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Sale Rack: Diving into swimwear specials, Alberta Ferretti trunk show

Pool Party Thursday and Saturday: Swimwear maker throws a traveling event featuring gift bags with purchase -- gifts include sunscreen, spa and yoga coupons -- and locally made Limoncello. New bikinis and maillot styles ($225 to $265) come structured and in earth tones. Enter to win a weekend stay, including discounted dining and spa, at the Parker Palm Springs.

Michael Nusskern, 1630 San Miguel Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 759-5500. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday.

Fred Segal Flair, 500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 451-7178. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

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