When CULTURED Editor-in-Chief Sarah Harrelson and Tory Burch co-hosted an intimate lunch at the designer’s freshly opened Rodeo Drive flagship yesterday, empowerment wasn’t on the menu—but it was on everyone’s lips.
The new three-story boutique—boasting a ceramic-inspired façade, eclectic interiors, and, of course, a plethora of colorful garments—arrives just in time for the warmer months and the announcement of an exciting new chapter for the beloved brand. Alongside the recent unveiling of the West Coast flagship, the Tory Burch Foundation has given itself an ambitious new goal: helping women entrepreneurs add $1 billion to the economy by 2030. It’s a commitment that reinforces Burch’s longstanding dedication to championing women—not just through fashion, but with fellowships, advocacy, and mentorship.
Under a bright blue California sky, yesterday’s guests—including ceramicist Analuisa Corrigan, actor Pauline Chalamet, Dr. Barbara Sturm, creative director Jen Azoulay, collector Joy Simmons, writer Maria Arena Bell, artist Paris Reid, designer Brigette Romanek, journalist Thea Andrews Wolf, and CULTURED Contributing Editor Dominique Clayton—gathered around tables draped in rich brown linens that echoed the tones of Burch’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Looks from the line were displayed like artwork around the space as Harrelson and Burch raised a toast to all women who support women—an ethos that defined the afternoon.
This spirit of collective action was the main course for those working across creative disciplines and generations. Long after plates were taken away, that blend of substance and style is what filled the group as they headed out to enjoy a balmy Angeleno afternoon.
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