3 New Boutiques Show L.A.’s Retail Upswing

Last year, amid the downturn, L.A. seemed awash in “for rent” signs. Now, says broker Jay Luchs of Newmark, “there are a lot of deals in the works, and fashion brands are coming back to the market. The last month has been crazy and we’re seeing multiple offers on prime blocks.” Here are three fresh spots to shop.

Colette Jewelry

Jewelry designer Colette Steckel has moved her flagship store from Melrose Place to Santa Monica, where offerings include French chocolates and curated home and fashion items; 250 26th St., colettejewelry.com

Farm Rio

The Brazilian brand has opened a popup (through November) in Venice that showcases its resort-style prints. With every purchase, Farm Rio will plant a tree in the Amazon through a partnership with One Tree Planted; 1360 Abbot Kinney Blvd., farmrio.com

Stan

In his first entry at retail, designer Tristan Detwiler of sustainable label Stan has opened a pop-up (through Aug. 31) at Culver City’s Platform that includes his pieces made from repurposed antique quilts; 8850 Washington Blvd., stanlosangeles.com

Top: Gucci’s Antoine Phillips. Far left: In 2020, Satchel Lee directed a short about Changemakers. Left: Oscarwinning costume designer Ruth Carter (left) on a Zoom with AMPAS Gold Rising intern Lashell Gibbs, who’s now on the costume team for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, out in July 2022.