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Up until recently, brands were fairly easy to describe. Then came L.A.’s Brain Dead, founded by Kyle Ng & Ed Davis. Drive by their shop in Silverlake, and you’ll find that it’s a Dickies partnership focused on work wear and hardware.
Hike Clerb is an intersectional women’s hike club founded in 2017 by Evelynn Escobar to battle the lack of representation of people of color in the outdoors. equipping black, indigenous, women of color with the tools, resources, and experiences they need to collectively heal in nature from Los Angeles and beyond.
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LOCAL HERO
No matter where you encounter Lena Waithe, be ready for impact. And when you ask her how she creates impact, she always starts at the beginning: Chicago. Her hometown is “in her bones,” she says, and remains the source of her endurance and work ethic.
These are the “shop” Keepers of LA. They inspire us with their undeniable taste, style, and creativity. We asked them what they like, what they don’t like, and what essentials they carry with them at all times.
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Round Two is working on breaking down the barriers of entry to streetwear that so many brands try to put up. Take a look behind Sean Wotherspoon’s vintage clothing empire and new brand.
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Bored, optimistic, organized
Water, cigarettes, and perfume
Redondo Beach
Lucien Smith
I’m always listening to Everything But the Girl or Ivy
Red Lion Tavern in Silverlake
London, Japan, Korea, or Paris… I don’t get out much
Free parking and clean bathrooms
TikTok fame
@t.layers
Bored, optimistic, organized
Water, cigarettes, and perfume
Redondo Beach
Lucien Smith
I’m always listening to Everything But the Girl or Ivy
Red Lion Tavern in Silverlake
London, Japan, Korea, or Paris… I don’t get out much
Free parking and clean bathrooms
TikTok fame
@t.layers
Sensitive, creative, expressive
I usually carry at least one of my film cameras, a book, journal, mini sketch book, pens, rolling papers, tips, grinder, portable ashtray, cigarette case, lighter, and as of lately my handycam to document my friends or random things
Cherry Park if we are counting LA County. It’s walking distance from the beach, restaurants, bars, record stores, and the best vintage shops in my opinion
FKA Twigs, Jazzelle Zanaughtti (@uglyworldwide), and Steve Lacy
CAPRISONGS by FKA Twigs has been on repeat since it came out. It’s the whole package from every skit to interlude, everything is placed perfectly. Peytie has a fire cover of “It Girl” by
Bladee. Also, be on the look out for my friends, ANTIMATTR, to drop their new album because it’s going to be crazy and like nothing you’ve ever heard!
I feel like a picnic is always a great date idea especially for the California weather. I would take my date to Echo Park pre covid but since that doesn’t exist Cherry Park back at home in Long Beach
Japan. I only went for a weekend when I was younger and I felt like that wasn’t enough time to eat or shop at all the places I wanted
Couldn’t say
To be content with where you’re at in life. Stop being comfortable and take as many risks as long as you don’t hurt yourself, anyone, or anything along the way
@sensei_tive
Sensitive, creative, expressive
I usually carry at least one of my film cameras, a book, journal, mini sketch book, pens, rolling papers, tips, grinder, portable ashtray, cigarette case, lighter, and as of lately my handycam to document my friends or random things
Cherry Park if we are counting LA County. It’s walking distance from the beach, restaurants, bars, record stores, and the best vintage shops in my opinion
FKA Twigs, Jazzelle Zanaughtti (@uglyworldwide), and Steve Lacy
CAPRISONGS by FKA Twigs has been on repeat since it came out. It’s the whole package from every skit to interlude, everything is placed perfectly. Peytie has a fire cover of “It Girl” by
Bladee. Also, be on the look out for my friends, ANTIMATTR, to drop their new album because it’s going to be crazy and like nothing you’ve ever heard!
I feel like a picnic is always a great date idea especially for the California weather. I would take my date to Echo Park pre covid but since that doesn’t exist Cherry Park back at home in Long Beach
Japan. I only went for a weekend when I was younger and I felt like that wasn’t enough time to eat or shop at all the places I wanted
Couldn’t say
To be content with where you’re at in life. Stop being comfortable and take as many risks as long as you don’t hurt yourself, anyone, or anything along the way
@sensei_tive
Unpredictable, southern, spontaneous
I always try to carry a pack of gum, coins for the parking meters, and some cologne
My favorite spot in LA would be this secret outlook in Hollywood Hills where you can chill for hours with friends or by yourself
My great style pyramid would have to consist of Kanye, Nigo, and Tupac
I’m listening to a mix of old and new when it comes to music. Preferably I’ll bump music from my region such as Swishahouse, Cash Money, YSL, Lil Snupe and that’s just to name a few
If I had to pick a place then we’re going to Delilah off Santa Monica. I love the dim lighting and ambience that the place sets for its guests
Dream destination would be taking my daughter out of the country to Japan to experience different walks of life
Best kept secret to me is that you can experience going to the beach, the snow, and the desert in one full day
To me being ‘cool’ is overrated especially if you are buying the latest or what’s trending at
the moment. Things always change and people are always on to the next so I feel like you should just enjoy what you truly like and appreciate it
@c0caine.bang
Unpredictable, southern, spontaneous
I always try to carry a pack of gum, coins for the parking meters, and some cologne
My favorite spot in LA would be this secret outlook in Hollywood Hills where you can chill for hours with friends or by yourself
My great style pyramid would have to consist of Kanye, Nigo, and Tupac
I’m listening to a mix of old and new when it comes to music. Preferably I’ll bump music from my region such as Swishahouse, Cash Money, YSL, Lil Snupe and that’s just to name a few
If I had to pick a place then we’re going to Delilah off Santa Monica. I love the dim lighting and ambience that the place sets for its guests
Dream destination would be taking my daughter out of the country to Japan to experience different walks of life
Best kept secret to me is that you can experience going to the beach, the snow, and the desert in one full day
To me being ‘cool’ is overrated especially if you are buying the latest or what’s trending at
the moment. Things always change and people are always on to the next so I feel like you should just enjoy what you truly like and appreciate it
@c0caine.bang
Nurturing, loyal, workaholic
Nail glue, chapstick, a pen, and vitamins 🙂
Smorgasburg—food heaven!
ASAP Nast
Drake (always), Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz, Young Nudy, Young Thug
Sherman Oaks Castle Park—mini golf and arcade!
Tokyo or Bora Bora
Bridge to Nowhere—East Fork Trail
The CLUB / clubbing
@lilthugbaby
Nurturing, loyal, workaholic
Nail glue, chapstick, a pen, and vitamins 🙂
Smorgasburg—food heaven!
ASAP Nast
Drake (always), Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz, Young Nudy, Young Thug
Sherman Oaks Castle Park—mini golf and arcade!
Tokyo or Bora Bora
Bridge to Nowhere—East Fork Trail
The CLUB / clubbing
@lilthugbaby
Bubbly, dramatic, observant
I have a rotation of lip products— right now I keep Burt Bee’s & Glossier’s Gen G in “Cake” on deck
La Pergoletta
Hunter Schafer
FKA Twig’s CAPRISONGS, Underscores—Everybody’s dead!, Bladee & Ecco2k—Amygdala
Bar Flores in Echo Park. Maybe a show at The Echo after 🙂
Tokyo
The secret staircase
Resellers
@peytiebabie
Bubbly, dramatic, observant
I have a rotation of lip products— right now I keep Burt Bee’s & Glossier’s Gen G in “Cake” on deck
La Pergoletta
Hunter Schafer
FKA Twig’s CAPRISONGS, Underscores—Everybody’s dead!, Bladee & Ecco2k—Amygdala
Bar Flores in Echo Park. Maybe a show at The Echo after 🙂
Tokyo
The secret staircase
Resellers
@peytiebabie
Artistic, fun, chill
Chapstick, dōTERRA peppermint beadlets, and a Krink marker
Favorite spot in LA is technically in Long Beach. I love to hang with friends at Bluff Park
I love Aleali May’s style
FKA TWIGS
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele
My dream vacation destination is Guam
HomeState breakfast tacos
Chipotle
@momoworldwide
Artistic, fun, chill
Chapstick, dōTERRA peppermint beadlets, and a Krink marker
Favorite spot in LA is technically in Long Beach. I love to hang with friends at Bluff Park
I love Aleali May’s style
FKA TWIGS
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele
My dream vacation destination is Guam
HomeState breakfast tacos
Chipotle
@momoworldwide
Curator, learner, hungry
I always carry a notebook with grid paper, a film camera,hand cream, and a lighter. I also try to keep a loaded PEZ dispenser on me at all times
Currently my favorite spot in LA is Shatto 39 Lanes. I find myself there more than any other place and it is always a good time
Some of my favorite style icons are Chloe Sevigny, ASAP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and one of the fathers of style André Leon Talley
There will always be something produced by The Alchemist close to the top of my Spotify queue, accompanied by Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt, and artists of that camp. Lately East Coast rap by way of The Lox, Dipset, and Griselda have had a heavy presence in my lineup as well as some jazz, Herbie Hancock being my favorite
For a more casual date a stop at Maru Coffee and a trip to some of the stores
around the Arts District of LA. For something a bit more special, the corner booth at Jon & Vinny’s never disappoints
My dream vacation destination is Tokyo. It’s a place that I have wanted to go for a long time to experience the food, fashion, and culture
LA’s best kept secret is the family-owned restaurants all over the city. I think a lot of people get wrapped up in the trendy spots with $12 bagels and lines around the corner. But the most authentic versions of a variety of cultures and ethnicities’ cuisines have been around in the city far before the new big things. Family- owned-and-operated businesses are ones that we need to preserve at all costs
The Metaverse, waiting in line for food, and charcuterie boards… it’s called antipasti
Curator, learner, hungry
I always carry a notebook with grid paper, a film camera,hand cream, and a lighter. I also try to keep a loaded PEZ dispenser on me at all times
Currently my favorite spot in LA is Shatto 39 Lanes. I find myself there more than any other place and it is always a good time
Some of my favorite style icons are Chloe Sevigny, ASAP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and one of the fathers of style André Leon Talley
There will always be something produced by The Alchemist close to the top of my Spotify queue, accompanied by Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt, and artists of that camp. Lately East Coast rap by way of The Lox, Dipset, and Griselda have had a heavy presence in my lineup as well as some jazz, Herbie Hancock being my favorite
For a more casual date a stop at Maru Coffee and a trip to some of the stores
around the Arts District of LA. For something a bit more special, the corner booth at Jon & Vinny’s never disappoints
My dream vacation destination is Tokyo. It’s a place that I have wanted to go for a long time to experience the food, fashion, and culture
LA’s best kept secret is the family-owned restaurants all over the city. I think a lot of people get wrapped up in the trendy spots with $12 bagels and lines around the corner. But the most authentic versions of a variety of cultures and ethnicities’ cuisines have been around in the city far before the new big things. Family- owned-and-operated businesses are ones that we need to preserve at all costs
The Metaverse, waiting in line for food, and charcuterie boards… it’s called antipasti
GENERAL MANAGER AT BODEGA
Resilient, ambitious, caring
Knife and cologne
Retro Row in Long Beach and Salud (the local juice spot)
Erik Ellington, footwear designer, and professional skateboarder
Mix variety of Project Pat, YSL and roots reggae
Shatto Lanes for some fun!
São Paulo, Brazil
City Hall Observatory Deck
Cancel culture
@moody_indigoo
GENERAL MANAGER AT BODEGA
Resilient, ambitious, caring
Knife and cologne
Retro Row in Long Beach and Salud (the local juice spot)
Erik Ellington, footwear designer, and professional skateboarder
Mix variety of Project Pat, YSL and roots reggae
Shatto Lanes for some fun!
São Paulo, Brazil
City Hall Observatory Deck
Cancel culture
@moody_indigoo
Curious, empathetic, witty
Snacks, lots of snacks
Cafe Brazil
I really love Zoë Kravitz’s style, she mixes a lot of high and low fashion with a hint of sexiness and functional wear
I like a lot of hip hop that mixes jazz and disco
Shatto Lanes for some fun!
São Paulo, Brazil
City Hall Observatory Deck
Cancel culture
@moody_indigoo
Curious, empathetic, witty
Snacks, lots of snacks
Cafe Brazil
I really love Zoë Kravitz’s style, she mixes a lot of high and low fashion with a hint of sexiness and functional wear
I like a lot of hip hop that mixes jazz and disco
Shatto Lanes for some fun!
São Paulo, Brazil
City Hall Observatory Deck
Cancel culture
@moody_indigoo
Intelligent, powerful, silly
Mints, lip balm, lighter, I like to keep it light
Shatto 39 Lanes in Ktown. I’m there at least once a week
Someone with great style to me is Tyler, the Creator and Frank Ocean. They got it when it comes to style in my eyes
Summer Walker — “Still Over It.” Got that in heavy rotation
I’d take someone hiking then grab a coffee or brunch after, start the day off with a bang
Maldives 100 percent and Croatia. I love clear waters, tropical weather, and great food
LA Beauty Club. A Black-owned beauty supply store that is paving the way for healthy and natural beauty products
Birthday dinners at restaurants. I am not a fan at all
@OG.Dany
Intelligent, powerful, silly
Mints, lip balm, lighter, I like to keep it light
Shatto 39 Lanes in Ktown. I’m there at least once a week
Someone with great style to me is Tyler, the Creator and Frank Ocean. They got it when it comes to style in my eyes
Summer Walker — “Still Over It.” Got that in heavy rotation
I’d take someone hiking then grab a coffee or brunch after, start the day off with a bang
Maldives 100 percent and Croatia. I love clear waters, tropical weather, and great food
LA Beauty Club. A Black-owned beauty supply store that is paving the way for healthy and natural beauty products
Birthday dinners at restaurants. I am not a fan at all
@OG.Dany
Grounded, nostalgic, cinephile
Earphones and sunglasses.
AMC The Grove 14
Masatoshi Nagase as Jun in Mystery Train
JPEGMAFIA, Arca, 454, Radiohead, My Bloody Valentine
Norton Simon Museum and a local park during the day, then my place in Ktown for a prepared dinner
Paris
In person movie Q&A’s.
Agreeableness
@24.fps
Grounded, nostalgic, cinephile
Earphones and sunglasses.
AMC The Grove 14
Masatoshi Nagase as Jun in Mystery Train
JPEGMAFIA, Arca, 454, Radiohead, My Bloody Valentine
Norton Simon Museum and a local park during the day, then my place in Ktown for a prepared dinner
Paris
In person movie Q&A’s.
Agreeableness
@24.fps
Curator, Learner, Hungry
I always carry a notebook with grid paper, a film camera, hand cream, and a lighter. I also try to keep a loaded PEZ dispenser on me at all times.
Currently my favorite spot in LA is Shatto 39 Lanes. I find myself there more than any other place and it is always a good time.
Some of my favorite style icons are Chloe Sevigny, ASAP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and one of the fathers of style Andre Leon Talley.
There will always be something produced by The Alchemist close to the top of my Spotify queue, accompanied by Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt, and artists of that camp. Lately East coast rap by way of The Lox, Dipset, and Griselda have had a heavy presence in my lineup as well as some jazz, Herbie Hancock being my favorite.
For a more casual date a stop at Maru Coffee and a trip to some of the stores around the Arts District of LA can be a good option. For something a bit more special, the corner booth at Jon & Vinny’s never disappoints.
My dream vacation destination at the moment is Tokyo, Japan. It’s a place that I have wanted to go for a long time to experience the food, fashion, and culture. L.A. ‘S BEST KEPT SECRET? L.A’s best kept secret is the family owned restaurants all over the city. I think a lot of people get wrapped up. in the trendy spots with $12 bagels and lines around the corner when the most authentic versions of a variety of culture’s and ethnicities’ cuisines have been around in the city far before the new big things. Family owned and operated businesses are ones that we need to preserve at all costs.
The Metaverse, waiting in line for food, and charcuterie boards… it’s called antipast. SOCIAL MEDIA? You can follow me @lucaveca everywhere.
Curator, Learner, Hungry
I always carry a notebook with grid paper, a film camera, hand cream, and a lighter. I also try to keep a loaded PEZ dispenser on me at all times.
Currently my favorite spot in LA is Shatto 39 Lanes. I find myself there more than any other place and it is always a good time.
Some of my favorite style icons are Chloe Sevigny, ASAP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and one of the fathers of style Andre Leon Talley.
There will always be something produced by The Alchemist close to the top of my Spotify queue, accompanied by Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt, and artists of that camp. Lately East coast rap by way of The Lox, Dipset, and Griselda have had a heavy presence in my lineup as well as some jazz, Herbie Hancock being my favorite.
For a more casual date a stop at Maru Coffee and a trip to some of the stores around the Arts District of LA can be a good option. For something a bit more special, the corner booth at Jon & Vinny’s never disappoints.
My dream vacation destination at the moment is Tokyo, Japan. It’s a place that I have wanted to go for a long time to experience the food, fashion, and culture. L.A. ‘S BEST KEPT SECRET? L.A’s best kept secret is the family owned restaurants all over the city. I think a lot of people get wrapped up. in the trendy spots with $12 bagels and lines around the corner when the most authentic versions of a variety of culture’s and ethnicities’ cuisines have been around in the city far before the new big things. Family owned and operated businesses are ones that we need to preserve at all costs.
The Metaverse, waiting in line for food, and charcuterie boards… it’s called antipast. SOCIAL MEDIA? You can follow me @lucaveca everywhere.