Today's Fashion Headlines: Moschino Opens in Los Angeles, Gucci to Appoint Alessandro Michele, Thalia Sodi Collection

Moschino Opens in Los Angeles Moschino opened its first U.S. boutique in Los Angeles today at 8933 Beverly Boulevard. The first concept store conceived by creative director Jeremy Scott is a 3,500-square-foot space, formerly Hadid Gallery. It presents Scott’s colorful, pop vision in a clean, white space with large plate-glass windows facing the manicured street …

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Retail Detail. The L.A. Boutique Closing Epidemic

L.A. is suffering from an epidemic of closings and downsizing which has really hit high-profile specialty boutiques. From Rodeo Drive to Melrose Avenue the economic reality has rocked merchants on some of the Los Angeles region’s best-known shopping streets. The shutdown of boutiques like Tracey Ross, which closed on New Year’s Eve after 18 years …

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