Eyewear Connoisseur | Andrew Weitz
Andrew Weitz stopped by the studio to catch up on a new project we’re working on and to talk eyewear, of course. He’s a purposeful collector of eyeglass frames — not
Andrew Mcintosh
With over 25 years of playing the violin, it’s safe to say that Andrew Mcintosh has far surpassed Malcom Gladwell’s 10,000 hour rule. Yet as any expert in any craft
The Good Liver
A sprawling city of cars, hills and conflicting street grids, Los Angeles hasn’t had the best reputation when it comes to public transportation. However, the recent housing, commercial and metro developments
Gladys Tamez Millinery
For many people, an accessory is much more than a staple, it’s a statement. Just like a pair of shoes or glasses, you can tell a lot about a person by
FORMERLY YES
When Brad and Jenna Holdgrafer were deciding on a location for the brick and mortar expansion of their online store, Formerly Yes, they made a conscious decision to avoid the
Julia Pott
Animator Julia Pott‘s motley crew of characters can be distinguished by their colorful, quirky and magnetic nature – similarly, this is how we’d describe their creator. It comes as no surprise
Kylle Sebree
How we choose to decorate our homes can be considered a reflection of who we are and what we cherish. Custom furniture maker Kylle Sebree recognizes how intimate and impactful
Art Deco Inspired
Similar to the Art Deco movement itself, the reign of Richfield Tower was a shortlived one (1929-1969). However, its architectural impact is forever etched in Los Angeles history and continues
LAUREN ELDER
Fellow native Angeleno, Lauren Elder, recently invited us into her studio downtown for an early preview as she preps for next month’s group exhibit at the Neutra Museum & Gallery
SUMMER PLAYLIST BY BLACK OPTICAL
If you’ve been following our Instagram, then you know we are big fans of Black Optical. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to California. On that note, they
Aleksandra Zee
After years of commuting from San Francisco to her work studio in Oakland, artist Aleksandra Zee has officially said farewell to the city of fog and tech startups and has
Jonathan Entler
Entler Studio’s ceramic work brings a whole new meaning to the possibilities of this often underestimated sculptural medium. Jonathan Entler creates mind bending pieces that seem to defy the notion that they began simply as clay,
Bruce Kalman / Knead & Co.
Since 1917 the vendors of Grand Central Market have been feeding the ever-growing and constantly changing population of Downtown Los Angeles. Here, people of all backgrounds and paths of life come
10 Year Frame Warranty
We’ve built our reputation by designing and producing industry-leading eyewear. The quality of our work is something we fully stand behind, so we’ve decided to guarantee our frames against defects
Bend Goods HQ
To kick off the official start of Summer, we paid a visit to our friends at Bend Goods at their HQ in West Hollywood…did we mention they have a pool? Inside and poolside, the
Taste & See: Mast Brothers
Mast Brothers chocolate is equal parts magic and method. Cacao beans come from faraway lands like Madagascar and Belize, and recipes boast unexpected flavor profiles, including herbs and smoke. Yet their
Lemons & Lillet
Tenaya Figueira knows how to throw a good party. The vivacious owner of The Old Fashioned Caravan runs her mobile event space out of charming refurbished 1954 Boles Aero trailer. Staying true
NEW COLORWAYS
We’ve added a few new colorways to two of our favorite styles. A bold Tokyo Tortoise in the Richmond style, and a subtle Matte Black and an elegant Havana to