Epaulet shop - Official Affiliate thread

[rydenfan]

Sorry to hear about the Santa Monica shop closing. As if you didn't have enough going on with a newborn and everything else...We have all seen how much work went into it. Looking forward to seeing how the EPLA line continues to evolve.

 

[malwear]

The Santa Monica shop is closing?? I hope that was by design and not because things weren't going well.

Also, any chance that the "heavily discounted prices" for the close-out stuff could be offered to SF members who aren't lucky enough to live nearby?

 

[ryewo[i dmfsOZI490w]

Also sad to see that the SM store is closing after so much effort and such a short time.

I also wonder if there was any way to offer some of the stock at the SM store to those of us who don't live there.

 

[trig]

Wow. But at least it seems it's more due to the inability to renew the lease than failure. Hopefully I can make it out before it's no more.

 

[JezeC]

Quote:
Maybe Mike can elaborate more... Perhaps it's in the plans to find another location.

 

[kwanon]

Back to the notion of cargo pants. Could those be done in the ripstop fabrics?

 

[venividivicibj]

Doesn't sound like it. Sounds like they'll visit LA, but have no plans for a brick and mortar store at this time.

 

[chrispy650]

Hmm did I miss this announcement somewhere about the SM store closing???

 

[badsha]



Doesn't sound like it. Sounds like they'll visit LA, but have no plans for a brick and mortar store at this time.

Hmm did I miss this announcement somewhere about the SM store closing???

No more B&M store in Los Angeles after SM store closes. There was no official announcement. I am sure Mike will chime in with the details.

 

[Mr Clemson]

Wow, interesting news surrounding the SM closure. I hope there's a good reason for it rather than the product just not selling enough at that physical location.

 

[Louys]

I'm really sad to hear that the west coast is losing its brick and mortar. Though the worst part, at least for me, is that that's my birthday, I'll be in LA , but still can't make it. I never got a chance to make it in person. I do hope that Mike offers something for those unable to attend that specific day.

 

[Mr Clemson]

Hey guys, I just stumbled across this from Well Spent. It sounds like the plans have always been to only temporarily open a B&M store in LA.

Well Spent: Tell us about the EPLA line. What led to its creation, and how is it different from the Epaulet main line?
Michael Kuhle: This past August, my wife and I moved to Los Angeles to have a baby, open a temporary storefront, and start production out here. I love LA and it’s inspirational to live here. There’s an exciting energy all around, and it’s tough to complain when the weather is predictably, tirelessly perfect every single day. Yeah, there’s traffic. But there’s also Chicken and Waffles. It’s all about tradeoffs.

See more at http://well-spent.com/2014/04/09/seven-questions-epaulet/

 

[Mr. Six]

For those who didn't get it, this was in the Epaulet newsletter that went out this morning.

We Love LA (and thanks for the good times!)

Dear friends,

Our Santa Monica store has been around for 10 exciting months. It was rented on a temporary lease - and unfortunately - this lease cannot be renewed for additional time. As such, our shop is slated to close this month.

It's been an absolute pleasure to meet so many of our West Coast customers in person, and we sincerely thank you for all of your support and enthusiasm. Although our storefront is going away, the Epaulet Los Angeles line will continue to grow by leaps and bounds in the future. We've got huge plans for it, and our potential to design and manufacture here is nearly limitless. You'll definitely see us back here regularly! And you'll see a lot of new merchandise made right here in the City of Angels.

Our last day open will be Saturday, April 19th. We'll offer refreshments, snacks, good people, and loud music! If you've never made it out to the shop, then we'd love to meet you! We've got plenty of merchandise on hand, and this will be the final opportunity to see it in person at the Santa Monica store. We'll be happy to get you sized on all of our items.

Oh, and lest we forget...

Nearly everything in the store will have a heavily discounted price on the final day. This special clearance pricing will be available for cash purchases.

If you can make it out, then we'll make it worth the trip! Our Saturday hours are 12-6, but it can certainly go later if the party is still going down. We hope to see you there!

 

[Mr Clemson]

For those who didn't get it, this was in the Epaulet newsletter that went out this morning.

First, I should have read my newsletter lol.

Second, anyone willing to be a proxy for sales in my size?

 

[Reveille]

I went by the SM store yesterday and heard the news firsthand from Mike. I'll let him explain the reasons for closing the store, but to me it sounded like he still wants to come out to Los Angeles for development to continue to roll out those awesome EPLA items. It sucks that we're losing out on a wonderful B&M location where I could actually see, feel, and try on the clothes, but that won't stop me from buying Epaulet items in the future.