Discontinued: Ed Hardy's Outlet Departs Melrose

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The corner of Melrose and Kings Road will soon be without one giant pink skull— the Ed Hardy Outlet, which opened just four short months ago, closed its doors yesterday. But don't put on your mourning tracksuit just yet. When we called to confirm the news and pass on our condolences, a staffer at the full-price Melrose shop reminded us that there are still outlets in Culver City and Downtown, both fully primed to fill the city's flaming-heart decal needs.
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