Designers Mitch Moseley and David Hershberger prove the old cliche is true: If you have a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life. Their passion is the 3-year-old Endovanera line of tailored menswear, which looks as cool at a Parisian boulangerie as it does on West 3rd Street.
The designers recently enlisted the help of friends to transform a dire-looking Echo Park space into the new home for their studio and first retail store. Fans looking for a unique twist on an Endovanera trademark jacket can choose a style from the brand's archives and create a bespoke version from a wall of fabric swatches ($600-$2,000). Custom denim starts at $350.
Technically, the line is for men (a dedicated women's line launches Spring 2009). But the label's recent runway show proved Endovanera's androgynous styles work on women as-is. "It's an overall look," Moseley says. "It works on everyone."
1154 S. Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles. (213) 413-6666. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday. www.endovanera.com
Events
A Soolip Wedding Today: If bridal magazines are leaving you bored, this luxury event should reignite your enthusiasm for wedding planning. More than 60 high-end vendors, including Sephora and Frederic Fekkai, provide the inspiration for your celebration. There will also be a runway show of Carolina Herrera gowns topped with glittering Harry Winston jewels. Former St. Vibiana's Cathedral, 210 S. Main St., Los Angeles. (310) 860-1300. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Tickets $45. www.asoolip wedding.com
Sales
Warehouse Denim Sample Sale Saturday and Sunday: Imagine being in a room surrounded by 20,000 pairs of designer jeans. No, it's not Paris Hilton's closet; it's a traveling denim event with below-wholesale prices. Offerings for men and women from Rock & Republic, J Brand, Diesel and Citizens of Humanity are up to 80% off retail. Comfy-cute loungewear by Grail and 2B Free is also included, and every sixth item you purchase is free so you really can stock up, heiress-style. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Saturday VIP admission: $15 in advance, $25 at the door. Sunday admission: free with RSVP in advance, $5 at the door. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. www.thewarehousesale.com
