Laura Howe, Matrushka Construction
Artist and designer Laura S. Howe sews “Size is Relative” onto some of the labels identifying her clothing line. The practice informing this admirable flexibility can be experienced through her clothing store, Matrushka Construction. Every single one of the garments showcased in Howe’s airy and intimate Silverlake atelier is made by [...]

BalenciagaA spacecraft-like boutique has just landed from Mars complete with extraterrestrial black rock and cacti landscaping on Melrose. The second Balenciaga boutique in the U.S. officially opened in mid-March after a two and half year odyssey. A collaborative mind-meld between French artist Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster and creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, the 5000 square-foot, two-floor space [...]

Want to be transported to an ethereal, white wonderland on your next shopping venture? Visit the newly opened Alexander McQueen boutique to be greeted by a floating 9 ft. male metal sculpture amongst the glowing interior. A concept also found in the Milan and London stores, the shelves and hanging elements appear to [...]

Trina Turk

In the land known for Hollywood celebrity antics and where fashion trends are determined by what stars wear, native California designer Trina Turk emerges with a fresh approach to fashion and a nod to bygone eras.  Ms. Turk is no high fashion hypocrite-her personal style epitomizes the relaxed yet glamorous style that Los Angeles [...]