NEW TOPANGA MALL OFFERS SHOPPERS ... THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS RENOVATED CENTER HAS STORE FOR EVERY BUDGET.Byline: JULIA M. SCOTT Staff Writer CANOGA PARK -- Shoppers who hold out for $2 flip-flops but splurge on a pair of $350 stilettos are shaping the future of retail. Malls such as the Westfield Topanga Westfield Topanga, formerly known as the Westfield Shoppingtown Topanga and more commonly known to locals as the Topanga Mall or Topanga Plaza, is a two-story shopping mall consisting of 230 tenants spread across three sections. at Victory and Topanga Canyon boulevards -- which opens a new wing today after a $500 million renovation, partly shouldered by individual retailers -- serve the budget-conscious and the budget-free with a mix of low- and high-end stores. ``The channels have blurred so much that everybody shops everywhere,'' said retail analyst Stephanie Hoff with the Edward Jones Edward, Eddie, or Ed Jones is the name of: Edward Jones:
Next to the upscale Neiman Marcus Neiman Marcus U.S. department-store chain. It was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1907 by Herbert Marcus, his sister Carrie Marcus Neiman, and her husband, A.L. Neiman. and Nordstrom at Topanga are discount stores such as Target and Sears. When Neiman Marcus opens at Topanga in 2008, it will be the first time the retailer is housed under the same roof as Target. The pairing of luxury and convenience is just what shoppers want, said Westfield spokeswoman Brandi Friel. ``Target and Neiman Marcus represent both ends of that spectrum to us,'' Friel said. ``Target is your premier discount chain, as well as Neiman Marcus is one of your premier anchor tenants.'' Target with Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom means that San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. shoppers can choose among price tags that vary by hundreds of dollars. Women planning a night on the town can opt for a silver Gucci purse with tassels that retails for $1,850 at Nordstrom, or an Xhilaration purse adorned with silver and gold hearts that costs $14.99 at the nearby Target. A pair of sparkly spark·ly adj. spark·li·er, spark·li·est 1. a. Giving off tiny flashes of light; glittery: a dress with sparkly sequins. b. Stuart Weitzman Stuart A. Weitzman (born in 1942; wife, Jane Weitzman) is the designer of the international, high-end shoe company, Stuart Weitzman. Stuart Weitzman's trademark use of unique materials (e.g. heels lists at $498 at Nordstrom, while a Mossimo-brand, leopard-print heel will set a Target shopper back $29.99. And that spritz of perfume can come from a 3.3-ounce red glass container of Delices de Cartier eau de toilette toi·lette n. 1. The act or process of dressing or grooming oneself; toilet. 2. A person's dress or style of dress. 3. A gown or costume. [French; see toilet. , which rings up at $75 at Nordstrom, or a 1-ounce bottle of Britney Spears' Curious for $24.99 at Target. ``People are really discerning for themselves what is a luxury,'' said Dan Butler Daniel Bruce Butler (born December 2, 1954) is an American actor known for his role as Bob 'Bulldog' Briscoe on the long-running TV series Frasier as well as "D-pop" on the television show "Handsworth High" , spokesman for the National Retail Federation. ``I have friends who only sleep on sheets with the highest possible thread count, but they only want a cotton blanket.'' Target items mix well with those from other stores, including Neiman Marcus, said Target spokeswoman Paula Thornton-Greear. ``They complement each other very well,'' she said. ``It's helping them define their individual style.'' Some apparel retailers offer a range of merchandise that caters to those who scrimp scrimp v. scrimped, scrimp·ing, scrimps v.intr. To economize severely. v.tr. 1. To be excessively sparing with or of. 2. To cut or make too small or scanty. , as well as those who spend. Shoppers can find $12 tank tops in the junior department at Nordstrom, or more expensive styles -- well into the hundreds -- in other departments. And for those on a tight budget, brand names are still accessible. If Neiman Marcus has Burberry, Dolce dol·ce Music adv. & adj. In a gentle and sweet manner. Used chiefly as a direction. [From Italian, sweet, from Latin dulcis.] Adv. 1. & Gabbana and Versace, Target is home to Isaac Mizrahi Isaac Mizrahi (born October 14, 1961) is an American fashion designer. Biography Mizrahi was born in Brooklyn, New York of Egyptian Jewish heritage.[1] He is the cousin of rock guitarist Sylvain Sylvain, former player in the New York Dolls. , Michael Graves Not to be confused with Michale Graves. Not to be confused with Michael Graves (poker player). Michael Graves (b. July 9, 1934) is an American architect. Identified as one of The New York Five, Graves has achieved his greatest fame with his designs for domestic and Rachel Ashwell. ``All the retailers have realized expansion and growth is at the low end,'' Hoff said. julia.scott(at)dailynews.com (818) 713-3735 Mall hours The revamped Westfield Topanga mall opens today: Today 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. CAPTION(S): 10 photos, box, map Photo: (1 -- 2 -- color) Customers have the option to shop at Target, above left, or at its pricier neighbor, Nordstrom, above right, at the Topanga mall. Tina Burch/Staff Photographer Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer (3) Nordstrom has come to the Westfield Topanga Mall, along with other retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Target. (4) Sonia Aldana from Sylmar and Sonia Rovles of Canoga Park, from left, shop at the Westfield Topanga Mall on Thursday. Tina Burch/Staff Photographer (5 -- color) Gucci purses at NORDSTROM $1,850, $1,350 (6 -- color) Xhilaration purse at TARGET $14.99 (7 -- color) Stuart Weitzman high heels at NORDSTROM $498 (8 -- color) Mossimo high heels at TARGET $29.99 (9 -- color) Delices de Cartier perfume at NORDSTROM $75 (10 -- color) Britney Spears perfume at TARGET $24.99 Box: Mall hours (see text) Map: (Westfield Topanga) Gregg Miller/Staff Artist |
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