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GUESS JEANS Opens Los Angeles Homecoming Flagship
By Alexandra Romero, Contributing Writer | February 12, 2026
GUESS JEANS opened its Los Angeles Homecoming Store at Melrose Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard Jan. 31, signaling a return to the brand’s California roots and the next phase of its global retail strategy.
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