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LA's Mondrian Wants To See You In A Bikini At Their Pop-Up

Where: 8440 W Sunset Blvd [map], Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90069

Looks like the Mondrian West Hollywood has a little case of boutique envy, ever since their Miami sister the Mondrian South Beach got that baller vending machine back in March.

Looking to get in on the action of selling 24K gold handcuffs and $400 maribou feather vests, the Mondian LA has opened a pop-up shop just off of their lobby. It'll only be open though August 30, but until then the 300-square foot space will feature swimwear designer Shay Todd’s "perfect mix of rich, lush and romantic colors carried through bikinis, one-pieces, cover-ups, renowned terry cloth loungewear, and accessories, perfectly suited to the hotel’s fun, sexy summer vibe."

Although it's the LA hotel's first pop-up, we highly doubt it'll be the last. The Mondrian SoBe is successful with their vending machine, and so all we can say is "watch this space."

[Photo: Mondrian West Hollywood]

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Ace Hotel NYC's Restaurant and Boutique Still In The Works

Where: 20 West 29th Street [map], New York, NY, United States, 10001

Gosh, it feels like it's been forever since we last commented on the progress still underway at The Ace Hotel in New York. The rooms may be open for sleeping and the lobby open for drinking, but its Breslin restaurant, Stumptown coffeeshop, and Project No. 8a Boutique are still very much under construction tarps.

At first rumored to be opening in late summer—which would mean they should be looking near done in order to train wait staff and such—the hotel's many other amenities are now slated for early fall. This probably means September, but knowing that The Ace is nothing if not infamous for its quiet continual delaying, we'll place our chips on October.

For a moment, since we love hotel boutiques, let's focus on what to expect from Project No. 8a, which will be a travel-focused outpost of the popular Lower East Side shop Project No. 8. There's apparently a limited edition collaboration clothing line in the works between 8a and The Ace, which includes an $850 unisex Project 8a x Ace x Mackintosh Raincoat, which WWD points out as being "roughly the price of an eight-night stay in one of the hotel's modest suites." It's a bit expensive for a hotel which aims for homey over haute, but we'll reserve any judgments for when the place actually opens.

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Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin's Gift Shop Overflows With Pricey Products

Where: Unter den Linden 77, Berlin, Germany, 10117

It may be the Berlin hotel of choice for visiting dignitaries, like Queen Elizabeth II and President Obama, and it may occupy a sweet spot next to the Brandenburg Gate, but the Hotel Adlon Kempinski suffers from a serious case of inflated ego.

Perhaps they'd remember that it was out of their windows that Michael Jackson dangled his baby? Or maybe they'd take a second look at their less than 5-star website? But no, the Hotel Adlon sure loves itself and knows that when you pay some 1,900 Euro for one night, you too are head over heels for their snooty exclusivity.

For the reason that the Adlon simply can't imagine that their guests would stay with them and be able to continue living without a hotel-monogrammed cheeseboard, you will find the hotel's very own store around the corner on Wilhelmstrasse. If you think the W Hotels' stores are a bit much, then please stay away from the Adlon.

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Are the Retail Shops Going to Peace Out of The Plaza?

Where: 5th Ave at 59th Street [map], New York, NY, United States, 10019

Good lord. It's getting exhausting counting up all the reported issues at the once-grand, now-faltering Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. First there was the overpriced re-opening, the unflattering reviews, the new full-time tenants totally unsatisfied with their living quarters for which they'd shelled out many a pretty penny. There were lawsuits, there were more lawsuits. Palm Court Restaurant bowed out, the exec chef at the Oak Room was replaced (perhaps those not-so-nice reviews had something to do with it). Even the freaking doorman jumped ship.

And now the very foundation of the building (er, the retail shops underneath it) — The Plaza Retail Collection — seems to be cracking up.

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Ritz-Carlton's New Online Shop is Full of Stuff You Can't Afford

Where: United States

In this economy, we know your need to swaddle yourself in a $125.00 robe and to sleep atop a $115.00 fitted sheet is stronger than ever (not). Lucky for you, Ritz-Carlton Hotels has launched an online shop that will allow you to buy ultra-expensive goods and Ritz-Carlton-branded accessories to recreate the Ritz experience in your very own comfy digs...for lots and lots of cash.

The Online Shops at the Ritz-Carlton feature an array of items that go beyond Ritz-Carlton-branded goodies: Lily Pulitzer, Malo Cashmere and Prada are also among the brands for sale in the online boutique. May we interest you in your very own Ritz-Carlton striped polo shirt for $95? Or perhaps a logo shotglass?

Seriously, we're not sure who is throwing down the Benjamins to buy this stuff right now, but we'd like to make it clear that we would consider dating him or her.

And we know it's lavish and kind of silly, but in all seriousness: if we had the money, we'd totally go for this teddy bear. But only because it's wearing a sweater that's more expensive than the one we're wearing.

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Get Your Shop On at Louis Vuitton in the Fairmont Vancouver

Where: 900 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C2W6

Now that all the family holidays are behind us, we're hitting Valentine's Day mode full force, and why not start north of the border? Instead of an all-inclusive vacation in Mexico or the Caribbean, many will instead be hitting the green pastures of Canada and hoping for a little rustic romance. With a heaping helping of history, great views to the Pacific, and exclusive shopping, the Fairmont Vancouver is poised to appease even the snootiest lover.

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