Urban Zen Opens West Coast Flagship

Urban Zen (New York), the latest brand from designer Donna Karan, opened a West Coast flagship in Los Angeles last week.

The store is intentionally situated on a side street off of Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. Karan told The Wall Street Journal, “It’s off the beaten track.”

The store entrance leads customers into a plant-filled courtyard that features a large teak dining table and seating areas. Customers can get free tea and coffee from the stainless steel kitchen that opens onto the courtyard. From there, the clothing collection is spread throughout two bungalows, where customers can shop and lounge.

Karan wants the store to provide a hospitable experience for her customers. “I want people to stop by here,” she said.