Jeremy Laing trunk show tonight at Zainab in LA

Check out Style Section LA's piece on the trunk show....

Yes, we've been in a Canadian mood as of late. At L.A. Fashion Week we caught up with Odilon's Stacey Clark, a British Columbia native now living here whose love of horror flicks inspired a Jil Sander-meets-the apocalypse collection. On Thursday night, one of her compatriots is stopping by Zainab Sumu's chic Melrose boutique for the time-honored trunk show experience. We saw Jeremy Laing a few years ago in a W young designer profile, where he was pushed around by Abercrombie-esque models in white shorts in the accompanying photos. But who's laughing now? Laing, who trained at Alexander McQueen, has made his mark in his exquisitie draping prowess, one that somehow comes off as understated and dynamic at the same time. His fabric choices are always innovative: think perforated suede, gauzy crinkle fabric and jacquard that resembles stucco.

Click HERE for the rest of the article. Thanks Style Section LA!

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Zainab Boutique: Amazing. (**And There is a Great Sale**)

Zainab Sumu grew up in beautiful Sierra Leone. She was schooled in London, and worked in the arts and in fashion in Paris and New York including several years with Comme des Garcons. Now living in Los Angeles, Zainab has created a very unique, and intimate appointment-only shopping experience in a historical Hollywood building with exposed brick walls, 14-foot high ceilings, and a huge imported black Italian chandelier. It is a very European feeling--perfect for her collection of African art and an edited selection of apparel, accessories, and shoes from designers including Azzedine Alaïa, Azzaro, Balmain, Lutz, Galliano, Junya Watanabe, Richard Nicoll, and Jasmine Shokrian.

Zainab at work in vintage Comme des Garcons. Photo: Eddie Peel

If you love Paris-based Mariage Frères teas as much as I do, you'll be happy to know Zainab is the only place in Los Angeles to carry the line. Housed in beautiful tins, the teas are the perfect hostess gift.

We just had Zainab in the LA Times last Sunday and on Style.com as well. Click those links to read more.

**Through Aug. 31, there is a huge 50% to 70% off sale on amazing clothing and shoes (the Alaïa belts, dresses, and shoes are a must for seasonless wear and investing in fashion as art).**

Zainab
1843 N. Cherokee Ave., (Buzz 411 @ the door) Hollywood 90068
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through Aug. 31. After that, by appointment only.
info@zainabonline.com 323.469.3848