Trina Turk’s Insider Guide to Palm Springs

Palm Springs is the go to destination for Angelinos looking for a bit of respite away from the hustle and bustle of LA’s tangle of freeways. The desert oasis has seen a bit of a revival in the past decade along with the interest in mid-century architecture and vintage furniture shops. Along with the influx of glamorous globetrotters many new luxe hotels have opened, all touting decadent mid-century influences and world-class spas.

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When you think fashion and vintage style in Palm Springs one name that comes to mind, Trina Turk. Trina’s comes after her stint as a designer for California sportswear label Ocean Pacific where she honed her skills at designing textile designs. The Trina Turk label was launched in 1995 along with partner and then stylist turned photographer Jonathan Skow. Today Trina Turk has shops across California as well as New York. The collection has also expanded to include home furnishings. Trina’s inspiration comes from many diverse cultures, natural landscapes as well as the mid-century architecture of Los Angeles. Trina’s Palm Spring store opened in 2002 and has expanded to include a home furnishings store next door. You’ll marvel at the Kelly Wearstler (KWID) interior as well as the iconic building it is housed in, designed by modernist architect Albert Frey.

Trina was kind enough to take a few minutes from her busy schedule to share her favorite Palm Springs hot spots with StyleMaven’s editors.

Where do Palm Springs wine and dine?
For lunch Trina recommends Norma’s at the Parker Palm Springs (interiors designed by Jonathan Adler) and El Mirasol Mexican restaurant
For dinner Tina’s visits Le Valluris or grills something yummy at home
For the perfect Palm Springs cocktail, Tina loves the groovy lobby of the Parker Palm Springs, Melvyn’s or cocktails at home by the pool

What are the must-see vintage shops in Palm Springs?
Bon Vivant, 457 N. Palm Canyon Palm Springs, California 92262 (457 N. Palm Canyon stores are located within a mid-century vintage furnishings mall – The Palm Canyon Galleria)
The Palm Canyon Galleria, 457 N. Palm Canyon Palm Springs, California 92262
Modern Way, 457 N. Palm Canyon Palm Springs, California 92262
Studio 111, 2675 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Outside of Palm Springs, what are your favorite spa getways?
Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA or Ten Thousand Waves outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico

Palm Springs is known for its modernist architecture, what is your favorite and most inspirational?
John Lautner’s Elrod house