Azalea Boutique

It doesn’t take much to make a girl swoon when it comes to clothes, but the way Sam and Jeff of Shipley & Halmos can combine sophisticated cuts with young,  trendy fabrics is enough to make us weak in the knees every time a new shipment arrives.  Not only are they some of the hottest designers on the shelves right now, but they’re funny and down to earth.  Read our exclusive Q&A and you’ll be on the S&H Train too!!

If you were stranded on a deserted island, what is the one thing you take with you?

Sam Shipley: My acoustic guitar.

What’s your favorite food?

Jeff Halmos: Pizza!!

Quick! You’re in San Francisco for the day and you have to make the most of it… What three things would you do to make it a day you’ll never forget?

JH: Mexican food lunch in the Mission with my friend Josia, an afternoon in the Presidio, and karaoke + drinks with my sister Stef until LATE. Either that or a Snoop Dog concert – Catherine, that was awesome!

You are being portrayed in a Lifetime movie. What actor is playing you?

SS: Justin Beiber.

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Since 1998, William “Billy” Reid has been churning out menswear with a an emphasis on detail and a desire to bring back craftsmanship to men’s American fashion. After launching his first collection in spring 1998 the fashion world took note. His line delivered a laid-back elegance and brought simple and quality luxury goods back into the picture. This veiled charm earned him the prestigious CFDA Perry Ellis Award in 2001.

After a brief hiatus from fashion in 2001, Billy came back in 2004 with a vengeance. He decided to focus on expressing his personality and love for all things sartorial of a bygone era through the clothes themselves. Reid’s clothing is made of luxurious fabrics and crafted to stand the tests of time. In fact, Billy thinks they look better with age. They are clothes that you wear, break in, and make your own.

Most recently, Billy Reid has won GQ’s Best New Designer, and has arrived at Azalea. Take a look:

Walton Hopsack Blazer in Navy | $695

Workshirt in Denim Washed and Worn | $185

Bowery Coat | $795

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We’ve been in love with Happy Socks from Day 1, but these new cashmere additions to the Happy Fam are a dream come true.  Yes, you read that right, C-A-S-H-M-E-R-E. In addition to including cashmere they’ve released new patterns, new colors, and a line of Combed Cotton styles as well! Check ‘em out here and get ‘em at Azalea!

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Swedish design firm, Ambition to Create Novel Expressions, has been in the ‘biz for over 10 years and still knows how to keep it fresh.  Known to all fashionistas as ACNE,  this Swede-phenom specializes in minimalistic designs that bridge classic forms with futuristic fabrics and styles.  These minimalistic traditions run deep in most, if not all, Scandinavian design houses and ACNE has taken these traditions and made them their own.

ACNE never advertises so come in and see these unforgettable pieces for yourself…

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There is no better way to describe The Furies line than to take the words right out of designer, Rikke Korff’s mouth:

“Our Mission:   TO MAKE WOMEN WHO ROCK, LOOK LIKE THEY FUCKIN’ ROCK.”

“Our Products: A FEMALE ONLY GANG. SEXUAL, YOUTHFUL AND CONFRONTATIONAL.

HONOURING GRACEFUL ASIAN AESTHETICS, THE ROCK’N'ROLL EASE OF THE AMERICAN T-SHIRT BECOMES AN IRRESISTIBLE ICON OF FEMALE COOL.
EFFORTLESSLY STYLISH, BOLD ADVENTURES IN SILHOUETTE UNSHACKLE FEMININE STYLE.”

We couldn’t agree more…

Split Noh Tee in Silver | $82

Slash Noh Tee in Silver | $112

Noh Beast Dress | $102

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Not only is Simon Spurr a hunk but his eye for men’s fashion and attention to tailoring are on point.  His collections exude an English air about them without being overtly preppy or pretentious.  From the fabrics, to the styles, and down into the patterns, his desire to make sophisticated men’s clothing without falling victim to trends is made so, so apparent.

(if you didn’t click that link above, we recommend it!)

We <3 SPURR and so should you.

SPURR Leather Jacket with Shearling Collar in Black | $1395

SPURR Cashmere Sweater in Black | $595

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We just received over 200 new pieces from LOWLUV!! They’re bigger, better, and more badass. We’ll only have them here for the Trunk Show tonight so get them before they’re gone!!!

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