Italy made a splash on the West Coast last night.
CULTURED Editor-in-Chief Sarah Harrelson gathered a coterie of Los Angeles tastemakers for an elegant cocktail evening celebrating the grand opening of Armani/Casa’s new Angeleno flagship. The two-story masterpiece feels less like a store and more like a crafted sanctuary, where Italian sophistication meets LA’s laid-back charm. Spanning 2,500 square feet on the ground floor with a 500-square-foot terrace that effortlessly blends indoors and out, the boutique unfolds like an architectural reverie.
Fittingly, the design set came out in numbers, with Adrien Dewulf, Brigette Romanek, Jacqui Seerman, Mike Moser, Tyler Thomas, Shea Marie, Sarah Weichel, Luis Fernandez, Annie Ritz, Nina Takesh, and Jesse Rudolph representing. Artists Hilary Pecis, Jennifer Guidi, Lauren Quin, Danielle Barr, and Brooklin Soumahoro also made appearances along with advisors Nancy Gamboa and Carlye Packer. And, entertainment never being far from the mind in LA, actors Mariel Molino, musician NIIA, model Marianne Fonseca, and broadcast journalist Mary Kitchen also showed.
Guests were immediately drawn to the striking central corridor, raised by three elegant steps and leading to a tranquil courtyard—a hidden oasis amid Robertson Boulevard’s energy. The interiors reflect Armani’s restrained, tactile elegance; exposed concrete meets soft textiles, and the space flows from plush lounges to curated corners, each holding treasures from the latest Armani/Casa collection. Lit by LA’s golden hour last night, the boutique captured the clean lines of European interiors with the open-air spirit of Southern California, offering a refined retreat that feels like home.
