THE ARCHIVE

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Original Retail Slut print ad. 7308 Melrose Ave, Hollywood. The store's earliest voice, circa 1983.

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“Not another store on Melrose!?” Print ad for the relocated 7517 Melrose Ave flagship.

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“We sell neither fish heads nor cottage cheese.” Vintage RS ad copy, pure attitude.

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“RETAIL SLUT — A GOOD PLACE TO SPEND MONEY.” The Melrose storefront, sign and all.

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Inside the original store. Rock and roll treasure, wall to wall.

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Rock City News — “Helen Bed / Retail Slut” by Tequila Mockingbird.

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On the Town, an L.A. entertainment column covering the Melrose scene. Part one.

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On the Town, continued. Part two.

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Motorcycle Boy, live at English Acid. Wed. Sept 18. A flyer from the scene the store called home.

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Two regulars in full goth and alternative fashion, Melrose era.

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Underwater fashion photography. Floral dress, submerged.

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Leopard print and a trophy. Melrose style, on full display.