L.A. FASHION WEEK(END): FROM A PHOTOGRAPHER’S POINT OF VIEW…
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ERMELINDA MANOS
A TASTE OF NEW YORK COMES TO HOLLYWOOD…
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As of August 5th and through August 28th a group of well known and underground East Coast based-artists and tastemakers (primarily New York) have been displaying their works at a pop-up store at Space 15 Twenty (1520 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028.). Items are also available for purchase, including many one-of-a kind and limited edition items.
Arts + Leisure is a concept store/exhibition space that brings a focus on creative concepts from New York to the Los Angeles area. The entire spectrum of creative arts will be represented and for sale at the pop-up store, from Fashion (including Proenza Schouler, Rogan, Vena Cava) to Art (Richard Prince, Nate Lowman, Ryan McGinley, Terry Richardson) to specialty publications (North Drive Press, Printed Matter, The Journal).
This is a joint collaboration between Chrissie Miller, founder of the sportswear company Sophomore (www.sophomorenyc.com), and Erin Krause, director of Donald Baechler Studio (www.donaldbaechler.com/),
One-off events such as last Saturday’s screening of the Beastie Boys’ Short Film hosted by Mike D, have also been part of the draw to this store with a quick approaching self-imposed expiration date.
Full list of confirmed participants:
Artists: A.L. Steiner, Alejandro Cardenas, Andrew Kuo, Anthony Titus, Ara Dymond, Bec Stupak, Brad Kahlhammer, Brian Belott, Carlton DeWoody, Casey Neistat, Cass Bird, Chris Habib, Collier Schorr, Curtis Kulig, Dan Colen, Darren Bader, David Adamo, David Salle, David Sherry, Devin Flynn, Donald Baechler, Erik Foss, Francesco Clemente, Gordon Hull, Grey Area, Harmony Korine, Isabel Asha Penzlien, Jack Early, Jack Greer, Jack Walls, James Benjamin Franklin, Josh Smith, Jules de Balincourt, Julia Chiang, K8 Hardy, Katherine Bernhardt, Kim Gordon, Kon Trubkovich, Kyle Thurman, Leo Fitzpatrick, Maayan Zilberman, Macrae Semans , Malcolm Stuart, Mathew Cerletty, Matt Keegan, Matthu Placek , Max Schumann, Mirabelle Marden, Nate Lowman, Olaf Bruening, Reverend Jen, Richard Hell, Richard Kern, Richard Prince, Rogan Gregory, Ross Bleckner, Ryan Foerster, Ryan McGinley, Sam Falls, Sarah Ball, Scott Campbell, Scott Olson, Seth Price, Terry Richardson, Tim Hull and Wes Lang
Designers: Alexander Olch, aNYthing, Baron von Fancy, Bing Bang, Charlotte Ronson, Court, Cynthia Rowley, Daryl K, Freemans Sporting Club, illesteva, Imitation by Tara Subkoff, IMK by Rebecca Schiffman, Lindsey Thornburg, Macrae Semans, Madison Harding, NAHM, Nomia, Obesity + Speed, Pamela Love, Pleasure Principle, Proenza Schouler, Reece Hudson, Rogan, Shoshanna, Shut, SOPHOMORE, Suno, The Cast, The Lake and Stars, Three as Four, Tucker, United Bamboo, VEDA and Vena Cava
Publications: Chances with Wolves, Dossier, Edgewise Press, Eric Anderson, Exhibition A, Greg Foley, Interview Magazine, Ken Miller, Kingsboro Press, Lesley Arfin, Medium Rare, North Drive Press, OHWOW, Paper Magazine, Printed Matter, Psychic Ills, Richardson Magazine, SKINT, The Journal and V Magazine
L.A. FASHION WEEK – L.A.’S FASHION WEEKEND AT SUNSET/GOWER STUDIOS (PART II)
Yesterday, we brought you our Friday night in Photos. Today we are bringing you coverage from Saturday’s (3/19) show which included collections from these designers: Biatta (which we’re pretty sure Jeremy Piven came exclusively for this), Civil Society(who we’d previously featured here), Dina Bar-El, (we all agreed Dina herself is just fabulous), Nicole Lee (this was our photographers’ favorite portion of the show), Nuvula (who’s motto of “Wear Your Imagination” we can get behind), Z-Brand (one of our favorite guy brands)
SATURDAY MARCH 19TH
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INTIMATES BY BIATTA
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Z BRAND
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NICOLE LEE (HANDBAGS)
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NUVULA
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DINA BAR-EL
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AFTER SHOW
MULTEEPURPOSE HELPS YOU KEEP YOUR STYLE WHILE GIVING BACK TO JAPAN
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Times are tough for everyone world-wide right now, but it’s always nice to see our friends step outside of themselves every now and then and help others. L.A. based Multeepurpose is doing just that. With their new “Love.Care.Japan” t-shirt collection specifically designed to help keep our good vibes for Japan front and center not just in our thoughts, but on our bodies as well. It’s the equivalent of wearing our philanthropical “hearts on our sleeves.”
The T-Shirts are also set at super-affordable price points with t-shirt variations set at $20 and $15. All proceeds go directly to the Red Cross Japan Relief Fund/efforts. Click here to peruse this special collection or to make a purchase.
If you aren’t familiar with Multeepurpose here is a little background about them (which will let you see why they’re one of our favorite companies located in our backyard …well Downtown L.A.)
“Headquartered and manufactured in Downtown Los Angeles, Multeepurpose represents a revolutionary concept in contemporary fashion by infusing style with social and environmentally conscience philosophies.
Each of their tops has been designed for a specific cause (Humanity, Liberty, Eco, Animal, or Urgent) and donate back to the very cause that inspired them. Multeepurpose’s innovative pvc-free, digital water-based prints give customers something truly unique- no two shirts are the same.”
On a side note: If you prefer to have some food and drink while making your charitable donations, then you might be interested in attending a Japan Relief Fundraiser at Taranoko in Downtown Los Angeles (243 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles, CA 90012) tonight where 30% of the proceeds from the evening will go to the Japan Relief Aid Fund. Multeepurpose VP of Marketing Shana Dysert will be on hand at this event as well.
L.A. FASHION WEEK – L.A.’S FASHION WEEKEND AT SUNSET/GOWER STUDIOS
(a mix of Industry Insiders, Buyers, Press, and Celebs mingle pre-show)
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Having garnered a reputation for executing some of the more exclusive and better organized fashion shows (also known as L.A.’s Fashion Weekend) of each “fashion week” season in L.A., Mikey Koffman and her team of the Gallery L.A. did not dissapoint with this past weekend’s shows at Sunset/Gower Studios which were also broadcast live via KTLA 5.
Friday’s (3/18) show included collections from the following designers: Adiktion, Denim of Virtue, Doctrine, Laguna Beach Jean Co., XCVI
Saturday’s (3/19) show included collections from these designers: Biatta, Civil Society, Dina Bar-El, Nicole Lee, Nuvia, Z-Brand (look for our photo feature on Sat. coming Wednesday)
Here is Friday night in photos:
(click on images to enlarge)
FRIDAY MARCH 18TH
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DENIM OF VIRTUE
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LAGUNA BEACH JEAN CO.
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XCVI
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DOCTRINE
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