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Introducing the Brand…PREST
PREST started in early 2007 by musician turned designer and Los Angeles native Rye Whelan. Set out to create a mens contemporary brand that tells not just one story. Every aspect of life is an inspiration for the next collection. With no creative niche to fulfill, each season is its own. Created to bring back better fits, fabrics, and construction [...]
Introducing the Brand…Kill City
Kill City is a brand created from the self-proclaimed outsider Drew Bernstein, who started making a fashion statement in dirty surf trunks and torn up red vans, and later going full blown punk rock. He had a style all his own, which sometimes left him feeling all alone. He now feels, “making different clothes is my life. Finding, creating, and [...]
Introducing the Brand…Ever
Since launching its first collection in 2003, EVER has lived up to its reputation as the most comfortable luxury travel collection for men and women. With an emphasis on staying true to classic bodies, while elevating the construction and finishing process, the collections have a casual and timeless tone. To find the highest quality fabrics and [...]
Introducing the Brand…Riviera Club
Styled in a way that pairs the well dressed, always tailored vintner, with the rugged basics of the humbled farmer and picker, the designers of Riviera Club introduce new interpretations to the idea of rugged workwear, which can be found nestled at the intersection of blue collar chic and polished dishevelment. As always, and resolutely [...]
Introducing the Brand…Topo Ranch
The inspiration of Topo Ranch comes directly from the place where they live and work everyday, Venice, CA. Venice’s urban art, modern architecture and historic beachside location blend to create a unique casual lifestyle that has seeped into our aesthetic. Topo's line of vintage-inspired knits reflects a relaxed style of living and [...]
Introducing the Brand…Fyasko
Fyasko's mission has stayed true and steadfast from the very beginning. They are a company turning its back to the mainstream and embracing the concept of wearing your canvas. They are ambassadors of the artistic street movement. They support the collaboration of creativity and style. Fyasko was founded by a group of surfers, skateboarders, [...]
Why Art Matters
The cringe of a parent who hears that their child who is stellar in engineering is getting an arts degree instead is not a new story. The question of what art does and why it matters ultimately revolves around whether or not it can get you a job and make you money. This assumption -- that art is not needed in education and furthermore costs more [...]
Theater Goes Bloody with Martin McDonagh
There has always been respect for artists who can handle violence with a particular tact and sense of control. Of course, for most people, filmmakers come to mind: Scorcese, Kubrick, Tarantino... But rarely, if ever, do playwrights come to mind. Enter Martin McDonagh. If you haven't heard of McDonagh -- or find yourself too interested in [...]
FIVE TRACKS YOU GOTTA HEAR
While we no doubt appreciate Britney Spears' brief dip into dubstep (DUBSTEP, Britney!?) on her new single, 'Hold it Against Me,' we have five tracks that you've probably not heard but should. Ms. Spears, listen up: Adele, 'Rolling In The Deep (Jaime xx Remix)' There's a two-fold point to posting this track: 1) If you haven't [...]
The End of Spandex, and American Apparel?
What would one say to the man who created the hipster revolution as he watches his revolution, well… revolve back? We may have the chance as Dov Charney, the eccentric founder of American Apparel, faces bankruptcy as stock for his skinny-jean-and-leotard company plummeted over fifty-percent this past August and isn’t looking too bright this [...]
