LA Weekly 12/10-12/16
Introducing my LA Weekly Series, where after scouring my sources at the beginning of each week, I offer you Los Angeles folk options for in the coming week in terms of shopping, fun, food and other festivities. Now I know I’m already a day behind, but I had this revelation only yesterday so you’re gonna … Read more
BAPE = A Bathing Ape?
If you’re a brand connoisseur who knows your menswear, you’ve most likely heard of Japanese streetwear brand BAPE. Surprisingly, I hadn’t seen or heard of the company until a couple years ago when my teenage brother started rocking the brand’s notorious $100 dollar graphic tees branded with that iconic gorilla face. So who’s the gorilla … Read more
Camo camo camo chameleon
So in love. Embracing it while I still can — with this kind of overexposure, the camo trend will get tired fast. xox, Lesley Images via: Style du Monde, Snappy Lifestyle, I’m Koo, The Sartorialist, Caroline’s Mode, Chrystelle, Guerreisms, misc unidentified Tumblr and Pinterest
Nature Punk
I owe my animal-obsessed friend for telling me about this awesome girl, Nature Punk. I don’t know Nature Punk’s real name, but she has her bio and mission statement on her blog. Rather than attempt to summarize what she’s all about, here’s an excerpt in her own words: Conserving the world’s natural spaces and the creatures … Read more
Avicii for Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply
Either Ralph Lauren has suddenly become more Euro, or EDM is now really just THAT American, because Avicii for Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply works, strangely enough. Avicii seems to think so too: ”I express myself through my music and what I wear,” he said in a statement. “Most days you can find me in jeans … Read more
Introducing Latitude Supply Co., Where East Meets West
Quality coastal menswear with an urban flair? I’ve been superrrrr into menswear lately since moving to LA, and for good reason – the fact that guys dress so differently on the West Coast has piqued my interest in this particular aspect of the industry, urging me to take a closer look. You might think that … Read more
Isaiah Toothtaker
Isaiah Toothtaker is an enigma. Social media accounts aside, I’ve had a hard time finding much on him. But I suppose the mystique is what makes him so appealing. His strong artistic personality and the products of his talent are what shine, not the details of his life. But what I do know about him … Read more
Ashley Kolln of Atomik Bomb
I met Ashley Kolln through work at Topshop Chicago and was hardly surprised to learn that she had a background in fashion design. While working with her, I was struck by her coif of beachy curls, and the unique, crafty jewelry she would pair with her everyday outfits. Feathers, body chains, combat boots, DIYs — Ashley is … Read more
Coachella Style Stalking
The highly anticipated “festival fashion” post is here. Let us assure you, ladies and gents, we saw some damn good outfits and were able to capture most of them – but this was not without effort. Bloggers seem to hate the term “style stalking,” but let’s be honest here, it’s what you have to do. … Read more
First Ever Shoppable Music Video
Ya’ll remember that post Lucy did a week or so ago on the BOMB dot com Iggy Azalea, right? Today the first ever shoppable music video was released featuring our girl Iggy, FKi and Diplo. The three artists teamed up for “I Think She Ready.” The video was styled exclusively by SSENSE. Shop the incredible … Read more
