Following store openings in New York City and London, fashion designer Gabriela Hearst has accommodated her sizeable fanbase on the U.S. West Coast with a new retail space in Los Angeles. Situated on the premises of the Beverly Wilshire hotel, directly opposite the iconic Rodeo Drive shopping artery, the ground floor unit measures 2,500 sq.ft. (approx. 232 sqm.) and once again features an interior design by acclaimed architecture practice Foster + Partners. The chosen design codes take cues from Hearst’s family ranch in her South American homeland of Uruguay and the creative output of architect Paul R. Williams (1894-1980) who not only designed the five-star hotel, but also the homes of many a Hollywood celebrity of back in the day. Pristine white walls, subtly vaulted ceilings and timber flooring form the backdrop, and a very homey one at that, of a series of furnishings. The pieces range from monolithic displays for handbags to wall-mounted shelving, and a large, combined shoe and clothing display, all crafted from local Sycamore wood and designed by New York City-based Gavron Dumas Studio. Needless to say, the store design sees many details, such as the rose gold aluminium door handles, which are a nod to Hearst’s family ranch logo, bespoke rugs, and wall hangings inspired by drawings by artist Eli Tamarkin. The new Gabriela Hearst store stocks the full range of the brand’s women’s and men’s apparel, accessories, handbags, shoes, and jewellery pieces.
Gabriela Hearst
9502 Wilshire Boulevard (Beverly Hills)
Los Angeles, CA 90212
Telephone +1 310 2732200
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 12pm-5pm
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