Tag: downtown

New Los Angeles Men’s Market Event–Seeing Fashion via Showrooms

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Over the past several years, downtown LA’s fashion district has become a hub for a growing number of showrooms and brands, particularly men’s brands, but was often overlooked within the fashion industry. This week, several of the showrooms in the area including The Ntwrk Agency, The FNDTN, The Park, and Flagship got together and decided […]

Street Art Round-up: JR to Receive TED Prize; Wooster Collective X Kickstarter; Banksy in LA, Doesn’t Win an Oscar

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Notoriety of street artists is reaching new heights as more are seen as Rebels of Change (in a good way) and creative inspiration is finding new sources of DIY funding and acceptance.

The World Cup at Crewest Brings Mix of Street Art and Soccer Fans, plus Fox Sports Espanol

Renowned artist ManOne has created a unique international show combing the best of sports and street art at Crewest Gallery.

Metal’s 2nd Annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards Feature Performances by Rob Zombie, Slash, David Grohl, Lemmy of Motorhead, Plus the Latest Metal Fashionistas

Our brethren in Europe often hold metal musicians in the highest circles of fandom compared with the USA. Perhaps a reflection of the economy, bitter aftertaste of lies and deceit, but the Golden Gods popularity indicates that metal is fully back.

Spray Graphics Fashion Show and Exhibition at Crewest Illustrate the Origins of Street Art on T’s by the O.G.’s of the Scene, TC-5

In the ’80’s having a TC-5 artist graphic T-shirt, denim jeans, or jacket was a symbol of cool. This show brings back the roots of street fashion.

Vespa Culture Continues the Cred-Factor of Cool Found In the Cult of Transportation

How Getting from Point A to Point B Has Become a Lifestyle from Ruckus Riders to Fixed Gear, DIY Harley’s, to Ubiquitous Vespas. LA’s newest store showcases the best, the retro, the garage, the apparel.

The Dead Weather Takes the World by Storm (and the Rise of Uber Bands)

When Jack White’s The Dead Weather blew through LA, their novelties shop, theater, and Horehound performance set a new bar for pop-up merch and event experiences. Bet on new uber bands to be a part of the music future.

Elmer Ave. Gives Us Punk-Military Chic with Steampunk Vests and Sky-High Doc Martens

Nothing like a secret fashion show where the location is revealed the day-of%u2026and it happens to be right in your %u2018hood.