MISA Los Angeles, a contemporary women's fashion brand, celebrated the opening of its first-ever retail store at Palisades Village in Pacific Palisades, California, on December 9, 2021. The brand, known for its bohemian spirit and romantic designs, has found the perfect home in the highly curated coastal shopping center.
Founded in 2016 by the late Shadi Askari-Farhat, MISA Los Angeles embodies her love for travel, art, and design. The brand's name is a combination of her daughters' names. All MISA pieces are handmade in Los Angeles by a dedicated team of designers, pattern-makers, and sewists, with each garment going through over 50 steps to bring the collection to life each season.
The new store features a beach-inspired theme that pays homage to the brand's California roots. MISA's minimalist space comes alive with organic modern interior décor and escape-ready dresses that evoke dreams of a warm winter getaway. The brand's collections showcase feminine silhouettes, unique prints, and intricate details, blending bohemian wanderlust with modern romanticism.
MISA Los Angeles has garnered an influential following, including celebrities such as Cindy Crawford, Jill Biden, Halle Berry, Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson, Mindy Kaling, Rachel Roy, Olivia Palermo, Jasmine Tookes, Molly Sims, and Camila Cabello. The brand is carried in over 300 stores across 35 countries, including prestigious retailers like Harvey Nichols, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Revolve, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Shopbop.
MISA's CEO, Michael Farhat, expressed his excitement about the store's opening, stating, "As an L.A.-made brand that's deeply inspired by the Southern California lifestyle, it only seemed fitting to bring MISA's first store to life at the Palisades Village. Our family has grown up in this amazing community, and we couldn't imagine any other place to launch our retail experience."
The opening of MISA Los Angeles' first physical store at Palisades Village marks a significant milestone for the brand, allowing customers to experience its unique blend of bohemian wanderlust and modern romanticism firsthand.
