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Ryan at Inventory gives us a look inside Self Edge’s new Los Angeles store. “They sell a very focused selection of high quality garments to an educated consumer. Kiya is a smart business man, a funny guy and a passionate retailer.” The new shop will surely reaffirm these notions and help the brand to continue its growth process. The layout is clean and welcoming and will surely gain traction with its North La Brea Avenue location.

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This weekend marked the opening of Rapha‘s first retail venture on US soil. We turned you guys to the cycling playground pre-launch, but now that we’ve gotten a chance to scope out the finished product, here’s a look on the inside. The space is pretty open, with plenty to do. They’ve got a cafe, run by Third Rail Coffee, books for purchase, as well historical items from the archives which included helmets and cycling caps. The gear is pretty tremendous as well, and ranged from strict gear for your daily stroll to more casual clothing like button-downs and khakis.

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Levi Strauss & Co. celebrated Independence Day by opening a one-of-a-kind customization shop at their flagship store in San Francisco’s Union Square. The Tailor Shop goes above and beyond what we’ve seen in the past and offers full customization for all Levi’s denim products, from the jeans to the jackets. ACL also tells us there is now an in-house chain stitch machine, an embroidery machine and a darning machine, and customers are able to make their own buttons, choose vintage patches, and screen print to fully customize their jeans.

Also on display are 50 vintage trucker jackets with chain stitch embroidery, collections of vintage labels, back packets, back patches and an array of famous Levi’s red tabs.

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Matthew Schneier of GQ stopped in at Grahame Fowler’s new shop in the West Village recently and boy was it a worthwhile visit. Of the designer most have probably never heard of, here’s what Matt had to say:

Fowler’s been in the industry for years, mostly working for and consulting with names that are familiar, from high-fashion (Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, and Yves Saint Laurent) to everyday-cool (J.Crew). His clothes—all made here in N.Y.C.—bring together an American sportswear aesthetic with just the right amount of British military influence. He stocks some great vintage pieces, including old Barbour jackets and the like, but it’s his own limited-run, super-detailed goods that really caught my eye.

From reading further, we learned a great deal about Grahame’s attention to detail and we encourage you to check out the article as well. Oh, and look for Grahame Fowler’s next venture—a men’s store/bike-garage—in Williamsburg to be just as appealing.

Grahame Fowler, 138 West 10th Street, New York, NY; grahamefowler.com

In May of 2008, the West Village became home to shoe shop Leffot, in what has proven to be one happy marriage. Since then, they’ve come to offer a fine selection of men’s footwear, from labels we know and love, like Alden and Wolverine. They also offer acessories as well as a limited range of women’s footwear. Italy’s Borsalino is known for crafting some of the world’s finest hats, and although some may cost as much as some of the footwear, we think they’re well worth the investment. The fur felt varieties Leffot recently got in stock are water repellent, meaning you can go “Singin’ in the Rain” without many worries.

The hats are available in taupe or black. Head over to 10 Christopher Street or email info@leffot.com with any inquiries you may have.

‘Space’ is Paul Smith’s first shop in Japan to sell all his collections under one roof. Situated in the Aoyama area of Tokyo, in a residential area, the shop opened in March 2006. The shop is spread over 4 floors with a dedicated gallery space on the 4th Floor.

The ‘Space’ Gallery was Paul’s idea to introduce a constant but varied line up of British and European artist, photographers, illustrators, product designers amongst others to the Japanese customer.   (more…)

Selectism has put us on to Jack Spade’s new retail concept in collaboration with Jimbo the Mechanic, Rapha cycling gear, and Landmark Bikes. Jack and Jimbo’s Bike Shop is a 600 sq ft store off Bleecker Street in the West Village that features select pieces from the renowned Rapha cycling collection as well as vintage bicycles from Landmark Vintage Bicycle Shop. On the other side of the shop, expect to see season Jack Spade products including bags, accessories, and an edited selection of ties, outerwear, and apparel.

Anyone remember the collection Roberto Cavalli did for H&M last year?  Well, the giant retailer’s being rewarded with a collection by COMMES des GARCONS.  The stock is likely to disappear within hours of release just like the Cavalli line did, but with the pricing controversy forming over the upcoming collection, maybe it won’t.

The line drops on November 13th, while Japan gets an early preview a week or two earlier.  The collection for H&M features a by-their standards conservative measure of avant-garde styling, perfect for the mainstream crowd the giant retailer attracts.

Check out the shots of the men’s collection after the jump.

COMMES des GARCONS for H&M:

Billy Reid, formerly known as William Reid, has finally returned to Manhattan and in formidable fashion.  He went from being honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America in the 90s to losing his investors just six years.  He closed down his William Reid shop, left NYC and went back to Florence, Ala.

What’s Mr. Reid been up to during his leave from NYC, you ask?  He’s been steadily taking over the South with five small boutiques that stretch from South Carolina to Texas.  Billy’s ready for his comeback and after lots of long hours, the shop on Bond St. and Bowery is ready as well.

It’s beyond just another men’s shop to open in the area.  The interior is made from everything salvaged from seven old staircases that were put together to build the stairs and railing to the downstairs ceiling that’s covered in cabinets sourced from a Mississippi schoolhouse.

Timeless pieces fill the boutique and Billy Reid can’t wait to show them off.  Look for tweed blazers and wrinkly khaki pants, reminiscent of what the young men of NYC sport nowadays.  He won’t have too hard of a time adjusting to the Big Apple.

Check out the shots of the store after the jump!

Billy Reid on Bond Street and Bowery:

A quick turn around from a construction site that hurts your eyes on Friday, to a flagship boutique for Marcus Wainwright and David Neville’s acclaimed Rag & Bone.

Antique furnishings and salvaged wood dominate, and the dressing rooms are laid with antique Persian rugs. The duo see the shop as an R&D lab where they can try out new products and collaborations in smaller-than-wholesale runs.

The 1,600-square-foot shop is located on Christopher Street in the West Village and is open now, so be sure to head there and check it out.

Rag & Bone Flagship:

Source:  WWD