Azalea Boutique

Shipley&Halmos never cease to wow us with their collections but, this Fall there’s something special in the air.  Something flirty yet sophisticated… Something, fresh and young about their championed styles and we love it.

After reading a write up in Vanity Fair about their Fall 2010 collection, it all made sense. Their pen-and-paper visions had truly come to fruition.  They were translated so clearly that, “their story for Fall… action and containment…” had been accurately interpreted through, “a hard, durable outer shell, with an ease of movement inside the clothes on the body, and super-comfortable, luxe linings,” Halmos said. (Vanity Fair)

Stay young, Stay Classy… In Shipley & Halmos

Button Blouse in Black | $255

Tank Blouse in Violet | $195

Mather Shirt in Fauna | $175

Smooth Shirt in Plaid | $165

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Mike Gonzalez of Mike+Chris fame has found a way to bring all of his influential forces together to create a line that everyone wants to get their hands on.  Working with Mike Diamond of the Beastie Boys to integrate a fresh take on street wear whilst fueling creativity with his love for his wife, Christine, Mike has been able to take classic styles to the high fashion stage.

His climb from hoodie to leather jacket to new wave elegance symbolizes the struggle of every artist.  It all begins with a drawing, moves to a canvas, and up onto a wall.  It’s just a matter of whether the artist (designer in this case) can remain true to himself and his aesthetic through the process of “making it big.”  I think Mike Gonzalez has done just that through incorporating LA skate culture with classical form and function.  See it for yourself:

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Get ready for Fall with MM6’s newest collection. They bring color-block, asymmetry, high hemlines, and class to the forefront without skipping a beat.  Every season we’re wowed by Margiela’s attention to the female form and his ability to accentuate forgotten areas with pops of color or a dropped stitch.  Thank you MM for another killer season.

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THIS SATURDAY, from 11-6pm, we will be hosting Azalea’s FIRST EVER Warehouse Sale @ 460 Gough St.

We’re making room for the Fall season with unbeatable markdowns on today’s trends and staples from James Perse, J Brand, Nudie Jeans, MM6, Surface To Air and MORE, MORE, MORE!

Come on down to 460 Gough Street (on Gough, between Grove&Ivy) to find steals of up to 80% off!

You definitely don’t want to miss this!

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Funktional was launched in 2009 by LA-based designer, Jennifer Park. With degrees in both Economics and Fashion Design, and nearly a decade of design experience for several contemporary brands, Jennifer felt the need to design her own line.

Army Anorak – $136

Leather Panel Wrap Jacket – $318

Navy Surprise Cardigan – $90

Functional is inspired by her fashion sense and her target customer: one who demonstrates modern styling, understands refined details, and luxurious, high-quality fabrics at reasonable prices to meet every woman’s budget.