Beckley Boutique opens on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood
THE LIST
The shop by Melissa Richardson has styles from all over the globe.
The high-fashion crowd on Melrose Avenue has a quirky new neighbor: Beckley Boutique, a passion project of Hollywood restaurateur Melissa Richardson, has set up shop down the street from Balenciaga and Henry Beguelin.
Richardson moved to L.A. in 2003 to open Social Hollywood. The Las Vegas native (her father is the former vice president of Mandalay Resort Group) searched for a store in L.A. that specializes in under-the-radar women's wear. Finding none she liked, she took matters into her own hands.
Richardson's tastes are global. The Australian label Camilla and Marc is stocked among metallic stilettos by British cobbler Rupert Sanderson. Colorful strapless dresses by Arthur Mendonca stand alongside Katherine Kwei's Chinese-knotted snakeskin totes. Zac Posen's dreamlike confections provide a dose of America. And if that isn't enough, Richardson is offering a menu of in-store services including tailor, stylist and personal shopper.
8620 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. (310) 652-3500. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.beckleyla.com
SALES
Billion Dollar Babes Saturday: If you aren't quite a billionaire but like to shop like one, head to this biannual blowout filled with designer names -- lingerie by La Perla, chiffon cocktail dresses by Tony Cohen and androgynous wares by Society for Rational Dress -- all at wholesale or below. Escada will host a pop-in-shop with spring pieces 60% off. James Jeans are $80 (from $185), and Oliver Peoples' oversized Harlot sunglasses are $130 (from $340). Complimentary cocktails, hair styling and nail touch-ups available too. Smashbox Studios West Hollywood, 1011 N. Fuller Ave., West Hollywood. (323) 933- 8840. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.billiondollarbabes.com
Development by Erica Davies Saturday: This Welsh-born designer is closing out her Spring collection. Geometric print chiffon dresses and asymmetrical tops that tiptoe past $500 are now more than half off. Jersey and sequin panel dresses ($105) and a beaded silk mini kimono dress ($150) are standouts. 5140 Pacific Blvd., Vernon. (323) 585-6580. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.developmentclothing.com
