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Beverly Hills: More Than Haute Couture
And Million Dollar Jewels For the holidays,
there's something for everyone on your list
Retailers Abound for Plus-Size Women, Little Men,
Pampered Pooches and Trend-Setting Toddlers
Shoppers on Rodeo Drive - Used with permission of
Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau
Synonymous with glamour,
Beverly Hills has long been known for outfitting
supermodels and A_list movie stars with the perfect look
as they prepare to walk the red carpet. However, the
"Golden Triangle" also offers scores of boutiques, shops
and specialty retailers to suit all types, whether
vertically challenged or less than svelte.
From children’s apparel
and maternity wear to designer accessories and outfits
for pets, Beverly Hills has countless options for a
variety of fashionistas. With summer around the corner,
serious shoppers can start looking for the perfect
summer style throughout this shopping mecca.
Fuller-figured women
visit Rodeo Drive to find high fashion designed
exclusively for their shape, specifically Marina Rinaldi
which features Max Mara’s line for plus size women. The
collection, for ladies size 12_22, consists of luxurious
and classic Italian-made clothing.
Every girl’s crazy about
a sharply dressed man, and the largest designer clothing
store in the U.S. for shorter men, Jimmy Au’s for Men
5’8" and Under, ensures that men can find great fashion
that fits despite their height. Customers may browse
through Jimmy Au’s private label collection or other
designer names including Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren,
Calvin Klein, DKNY and Kenneth Cole. Jimmy Au’s also
features a made-to-measure, custom order program for men
who are 5’5" and under.
Beverly Hills dresses
little ones (and those who are expecting a little one),
too. For expectant moms searching for great maternity
fashions, Liz Lange Maternity carries flattering pieces
to be worn for work, home or a night out. The collection
includes chic separates and sophisticated dresses, as
well as swimsuits and wraps for the upcoming summer
months. The Elegant Child of Beverly Hills, stocked with
clothes, toy planes, books and stuffed animals, is where
little ones find their personal style early on. This
unique boutique carries everything from velour
terrycloth bathrobes and pink coordinates embellished
with butterflies to baby blankets and diaper cakes.
People of all sizes
looking to complete their outfit with killer heels and
striking accessories find great accents for any ensemble
in Beverly Hills. Mimi So, a visionary behind today’s
most fashion forward jewelry designs, features handmade
items. Her custom creations, often seen on the red
carpet, use exotic stones such as Mandarin Garnet and
Pink Kunzite. For elegant shoes, Stuart Weitzman
combines fashion and fit, selling styles from sneakers
and oxfords to sandals and stilettos. Minnie Driver and
Laura Bush have sported his creative designs and over
1.5 million of his shoes are sold each year.
Pet owners seeking the
perfect threads for Fido or Fifi can outfit their dogs
in Beverly Hills with the help of The Beverly Hills Mutt
Club. This high-end store sells doggy clothing, boots,
jewelry and other accessories. Owners register their
pets as members to receive discounts on merchandise and
other perks. In addition, Doggie Styles is a boutique
specializing in canine couture, delicious baked treats
and chic accessories.
Whether you’re fortunate
enough to live in the endless summer of Southern
California or visiting from a four-season locale,
Beverly Hills has beachwear for men and women.
Originating in St. Tropez, the legendary Vilebrequin
offers boating fashions, beach gear and surf apparel.
Hang ten in Vilebrequin’s signature board shorts,
available in over 80 prints, or catch the ocean breeze
in their collection of pastels and linens. The Beverly
Hills Bikini Shop in SoBev also supplies beach-goers
with swimwear, cover ups, flip-flops, beach bags, hats
and sunscreen. This stylish boutique sells bikinis,
tankinis, one-pieces and board shorts in a surprising
number of styles, brands, colors and sizes to satisfy
even the pickiest of shoppers.
Not to be outdone, style
hunters can also look chic without spending top dollar
by heading to Beverly Drive where they can recreate
today’s looks for less. At Anthropologie ladies feel
feminine in shabby-chic items accented with ribbons and
lace. Club Monaco offers striking staples from jackets
and trousers to bags and belts. For classic ensembles,
Banana Republic carries fresh fashions for both men and
women.
For everyday styles on
home accents and kitchen accessories, shoppers love
Crate & Barrel, Z Gallerie and Williams-Sonoma. Or
select the perfect colors, fabrics and even
embellishments to any décor with linens from E. Braun &
Co and Yves Delorme.
For more information
about shopping or a list of retailers in Beverly Hills,
please call the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors
Bureau at (310) 248_1015. www.beverlyhillscvb.com
Photo credits
Used with permission of Beverly Hills Conference &
Visitors Bureau
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