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TAUBMAN SHOPPING CENTERS
Premier fashion, from luxury to fast
B Y L E N O R E G R E I N E R
THE ICONIC BEVERLY CENTER, Los
Angeles’ 36-year-old shopping landmark,
recently underwent a significant reimagi-
nation that transformed the center, inside
and out.
New features include a contemporary
exterior, a magnificent skylight that brings
into the center plenty of California sun-
shine, a further-elevated retail lineup and
plenty of appealing dining options.
In partnership with Taubman, Italian
architectural firm Studio Fuksas trans-
formed the center with a delicate,
undulating white exterior comprised of
metal mesh facade, and many other
modern updates.
Beverly Center’s new Grand Court fea-
tures a 35-foot-tall digital LED screen that
showcases the first permanent LA installa-
tion of famous media artist Refik Anadol,
as well as plenty of places to relax, plug-in
and connect with others. Here, you’ll find
special events or holiday shows.
The first chapter in Anadol’s installation,
entitled “Impossible Materials: Fashion,”
expresses his interpretation of fashion
through imagined fabric and subtle poetic
motion. Chapter Two, “Impossible Mate-
rials: Architecture,” focuses on the
symbiotic relationship of art, architecture
and technology.
On an ongoing basis, curator Jenelle Porter,
in association with the Hammer Museum,
brings works from prominent LA artists to
Beverly Center, such as Julian Hoeber, Karen
Kimmel, Geoff McFetridge, Dave Muller,
Catherine Opie and Amanda Ross-Ho.
On the fashion front, Beverly Center’s
perfectly curated retail lineup crosses every
price level and fashion profile. The center’s
luxury, contemporary and fast-fashion
brands include Balenciaga, Burberry,
Coach, COS, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci,
H&M, Halston Heritage, Jimmy Choo, L.K.
Bennett, Louis Vuitton, Maje, MCM,
Michael Kors, Omega, Politix, Prada, Saint
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