The Art of Melrose presents Focus on Fashion night

The Melrose Business Improvement District announced this month that it will start hosting a series of themed events for summer 2015 entitled “The Art of Melrose.” Within this series, its first installment “Focus on Fashion” included high-end boutiques and retailers in Los Angeles.

The series is held every third Thursday for the months of June, July and August. The first “Focus on Fashion” event was held June 18 and took place in the center section of the BID in the Gardner, Martel, and Fuller blocks. Within this three to four block stretch, there are a variety of trendy shops and restaurants for locals to dine and shop. The “Focus on Fashion” aspect of this series includes shops with live models in-store, mini-fashion shows, and other examples of live entertainment for guests. In addition to live music and restaurant specials for the installment, participating shops are offering special additions for their guests. Bliss, a hip fashion retailer, offered 20 percent off its clothing for the night. Monster a-go-go, clothing boutique, featured live models in their window to add to the fashion experience for attendees. Other participating retailers included London Shoes, Italiano Couture, Groove Theory, Essex Clothing, and more.

Other aspects of The Art of Melrose series include a focus on design and expression that will occur in the following months. On July 16, the “Focus on Design” series will also take place on Melrose near Sycamore and Citrus. This event will highlight furniture, art, and home decor. The third installment of the series, “Focus on Expression” will take place on August 20. On the west end of Melrose, this art installment will celebrated established imagery in fashion, food, and the arts. Both events will feature speakers, interactive elements, live music, and dining for the guests.