Madhappy Unveils Malibu Flagship with Brinkworth, Inspired by California Modernism
Madhappy, a contemporary clothing brand rooted in optimism, announces the opening of its next flagship in Malibu, marking the brand’s fourth flagship location following its debut in West Hollywood, New York City, and Tokyo. Located just off the coast of the Pacific Coast Highway adjacent to Malibu Point, the 2,400 square-foot brick-and-mortar space will showcase the brand and build community through design, café, and conversation.
In partnership with London-based design studio Brinkworth, Madhappy Malibu builds upon the visual language first established at their previous spaces. This new perspective channels the tonality and light of the Malibu landscape in an expression of West Coast energy. The space draws inspiration from the post-war Case Study Houses which defined California’s architectural vernacular and mid-century design globally. Glass, steel and concrete; open-plan design for social interaction. A delicate play on form and colour, the space feels calm and curated yet spirited and inviting.
Reflecting the surrounding landscape of Cross Creek Ranch, elemental ruggedness is brought inside with a limestone surface framing the rails of apparel. Facing out of the full-length glass windows, the piece is in dialogue with the outside environment. Madhappy’s pastel hues are saturated here in the California sunlight, with a signature blue floor anchoring the design and mirroring the sky outside. An inventive plantscape by LA-based interior plant design studio, Plant Provisions, goes further in dissolving the indoor-outdoor divide. With a deep appreciation of nature, the space creates a feeling of liberation.
The lounge space presents a new take on Madhappy’s conversation area, with curved blue sofas within stainless steel creating an inward-facing social space. Bespoke speakers by House Under Magic in Douglas fir are set within the lazer-cut stone surface.
In contrast to this, Pantry, the brand’s café concept that first launched in West Hollywood, takes a sleek, curved metal form. A selection of local and global culinary partners come together to form a collaborative menu offered daily. These include Japanese-based café HOTEL DRUGS, Courage Bagels, Bianca bakery, Beverly Hills Juice, Cinnies cinnamon rolls and Softside ice cream.
Madhappy Malibu opened on Saturday, March 21st, located at 23465 Civic Center Way STE #860, Malibu, CA, 90265, and operate hours between 11AM – 7PM Monday through Saturday, and 11AM – 6PM on Sunday.
Photographer: Sean Davidson