From razor-sharp Khaite silhouettes to Goop’s new Lido perch, these boutiques are brimming with fresh finds
Words by REBECCA RUSSELL and ELIZABETH VARNELL
Khaite’s Smart Cuts Arrive in L.A.
NYC fashion brand KHAITE, favored by Chloë Sevigny and Margot Robbie, has finally brought its razor-sharp silhouettes and coveted leather bags to L.A. Taking over the ivy-covered boutique at the triangular corner of Melrose Avenue and Melrose Place, the steel-and-concrete flagship has been transformed by architect Griffin Frazen, the founder Catherine Holstein’s husband. Joining its denim and lavish knitwear in monolithic linear displays are clutches, flat sandals, mules, and shades created in collaboration with Oliver Peoples. Fall/Winter 2025 designs consist of the ready-to-wear moodily lit by large-scale windows and narrow ceiling slots, and shelves with contrasting illumination and opacity spotlight Ona ankle boots and the Western-style over-the-knee Clive. 8409 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323-854-4160; khaite.com. E.V.
Khaite has finally brought its razor-sharp silhouettes and coveted leather bags to L.A.
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Goop is Drawn to Newport’s Lido Allure
Gwyneth Paltrow, who reworked and renamed her minimalist made-in-Italy clothing line, GWYN, with Sofía Menassé, unveiled it in New York days before opening her lifestyle and wellness brand GOOP’s first boutique at Lido Marina Village. Designed by Orange County studio Via Clover, the store is the brand’s second-largest, spanning 2,000 square feet. The newly reworked ready-to-wear, from wool-cashmere peacoats to trouser-inspired skirts and coveted knitwear, is included in the mix. Zia tiles embellish the flooring throughout the polished space, as do Pinch lighting, wicker coffee tables, and a vintage bench acquired from 1st Dibbs. Goop beauty — the curated range of clean essentials — is here, along with an assortment of jewelry, handbags, accessories, and home decor products. 3424 Via Lido, Newport Beach, 949-220-7004; goop.com. R.R.
The just-opened Newport Beach Goop store spans 2,000 square feet.
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Marfa’s Lasting Layers Pop-Up in Marin
Georgia Dant’s genius take on seasonless customizable outerwear, MARFA STANCE, is made with dead-stock fabrics from Italy and Japan, such as shearling, double-faced wool, and quilted water-repellent nylon. And it’s popping up at the Marin Country Mart through the end of the year. The British designer, who previously led men’s and women’s design teams at Burberry and rag & bone, launched the line of reversible garments and modular accessories — add or remove collars, hoods, and liners — meant to function across climates and seasons in 2019. Inspired by Donald Judd’s modular furniture on view in Marfa, Texas, her collections include bomber jackets, peacoats, and reversible raincoats with contrasting fabrics, textures, and colors, as well as trousers, skirts, and knitwear perfect for California microclimates. 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur; marfastance.com. E.V.
Marfa Stance will be at the Marin County Mart through the end of the year.
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Sherri McMullen’s Curated Knitting Notes
Known for her discerning eye and extensive relationships with designers, SHERRI McMULLEN is welcoming Rachel Scott to her Presidio Heights flagship this November. The Jamaica-born Scott, who recently took the helm at Proenza Schouler, launched Diotima in 2021 and just staged her first runway show for her lauded Caribbean-steeped line in New York. McMullen and her team of stylists are curating a presentation of Diotima Fall 2025 looks inspired by domestic spaces and headlined by meticulously crafted knitwear. Scott’s tailored pants and breezy dresses are rife with hand-embellishments, and her signature crochet elements — foundational to the collection — are all made in Jamaica. Nov. 20–21. 3687 Sacramento St., S.F., 415-754-5310; shopmcmullen.com. E.V.
Sherri McMullen is welcoming Rachel Scott to her Presidio Heights flagship.
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Margot McKinney Establishes a Stateside Shop
“I’ve had my eye on this spot for years,” MARGOT McKINNEY says of the new jewel box–size boutique she opened in Beverly Hills, her first independent store outside Australia. Situated inside The Peninsula Beverly Hills, the vibrantly colored and patterned space is as bold as the gems the fourth-generation jeweler designs. Known for selecting rare Australian South Sea pearls and imposing aquamarines, diamonds, and sapphires for her creations, McKinney takes inspiration from the beauty of the natural world. Azure oceans, coral reefs, and the outback’s red earth shape her ideas and influence her color combinations. McKinney is a master at layering motifs and hues, and her boutique includes a range of prints fearlessly combined amid vitrines and cases bedecked in one-off designs made with rare stones. 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., The Peninsula Beverly Hills; margotmckinney.com. E.V.
Australian jeweler Margot McKinney has opened her first stateside boutique.
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Sezane’s Parisian Style Settles at The Grove
SÉZANE, the B-Corp company founded by Morgane Sézalory, is installing its fall essentials from suede trench coats to softly-knitted cardigans to Gary leather bucket and crossbody Lou bags — all in deep autumnal hues — inside an ephemeral shop designed to resemble a Paris apartment. The French sustainable ready-to-wear line is adding a second Los Angeles location for the cape-like tailored coats, cozy knits, and boots designed at its Rue du Bac offices. The edit of favored West Coast staples, including GOTS-certified denim lands alongside gold-plated recycled brass earrings, rings, and bracelets, as well as bold resin designs. Ankle boots, loafers, flats and sandals are all crafted to traverse everything from the Malibu Pier and to the Hollywood hills. There’s a limited-edition California-exclusive T-shirt on offer as well. 189 The Grove Dr., L.A.; sezane.com. E.V.
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Costa Mesa’s New Burch Box
TORY BURCH’s newly relocated Costa Mesa boutique is taking a page from the design of her Rodeo Drive flagship, itself recently renovated to include eclectic decor in line with her ever-evolving eye. A marble tilework floor was inspired by Italian architect Carlos Scarpa, and the new shop includes a bespoke daybed and ceramic pieces hand-selected by the designer as well as a high-gloss oxblood-hued etagere. The boutique also houses ready-to-wear and accessories like Pierced handbags and Reva ballet flats behind a facade of green ceramic tiles. Vibrant tapestry jacquards on high-back chairs are designed in-house, along with all the holiday-ready looks. 3333 Bristol St., South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, 714-689-0450; toryburch.com. E.V.
Portions of this story originally appeared in the 20th Anniversary and Winter 2025 issues of C Magazine.
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