THE BEST stores in the world aren't just about shopping for stuff but also are about experiencing fashion. Which is why TenOverSix, opening Wednesday, is so extraordinary.
Carefully curated by accessories designer Kristen Lee, the multi-room store is dedicated to the extras, with a surprising array of goods, including vintage pieces, limited editions and creations by up-and-coming designers. There's vintage Dior luggage mixed with brand-new Gryson bags, scarves by L.A. label Whitley Kros, shades by Raf Simons, jewelry by Subversive, swimwear by Zimmerman and decadent heels by under-the-radar French cobbler Laurence Decade.
A Parsons grad who started her own footwear line in 2004, Lee has assembled an impressive team, including stylist Gina Correll, who manages the rotating vintage stock, and Brady Cunningham, formerly of Resurrection vintage, who is overseeing a rotating exhibit of wearable art, including her own sculptural coats. Lee will be designing shoes under house label TenOverSix -- think utilitarian chic, chunky heels and strappy flats. Even if you don't buy, this is the kind of place you need to see.
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TenOverSix, 7420 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 330-9355. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
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SALES
Showroom Seven Monday: Shop like the insiders do when this showroom, normally open to store buyers only, opens its doors to the public for 90% off past- and current-season goods. Among the offerings: Issa London's printed wrap dresses (originally $545, now $237), goodies from jewelry maker Erickson Beamon, including a thick gold Helen of Troy cuff bracelet (originally $392, now $157), printed T-shirts by Tee Party and ballet slippers by Bloch London. Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., Mezzanine 3, Los Angeles. (213) 316-0112. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ends Saturday.
Bliss Spa Monday through Aug. 24: Bath and body products from the Bliss line at up to 70% off, including Lemon + Sage Body Scrub (originally $30, now $12), fatgirlslim (originally $29, now $11.60) and An Ounce of Prevention AM (originally $48, now $19.20). Alas, spa treatments aren't included. But an at-home spa night is more fun anyway. Bliss Spa, W Los Angeles, 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 930-0330. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday. www.blissworld.com.
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