In TrendHome today is a beautiful modern residence in the Hollywood Hills. Designed by LA based firm XTEN Architecture and named ‘Open House’ based on the ventilation system where every elevation of the house is open to capture the prevailing breezes to passively ventilate and cool the house. This residence is embedded into a sharply sloping hillside property, a challenging site that(...) Read More about TrendHome: Open House [Hollywood Hills] (162 words)

ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN | Permalink | 5 comments |

A couple months ago our Los Angeles friends launched The Detox Market, it is considered as the green destination in Los Angeles. Just in time for Spring cleaning, The Detox Market goes from pop-up store to permanent with some exciting new additions. Curated by French-born green entrepreneurs Valerie Grandury & Romain Gaillard, The Detox Market is where Parisian Chic meets Green California.(...) Read More about The Detox Market [LA] (108 words)

STORE | Permalink | No comment |

Here is a little flavor for your day from a band that goes by the name of Fool’s Gold. For all you peops that haven’t yet been exposed to this colorful LA ensemble, the diverse 12 person group is composed of an array of some very talented and unique musicians including a Ghana trained percussion leader (Orpheo McCord), an Argentine pop-star(Erica Garcia), as well as several members from other (...) Read More about Fool’s Gold : Surprise Hotel (114 words)

MUSIC | Permalink | One comment |

Band of Outsiders 2009 Fall/Winter Collection Lookbook was shot by designer Scott Sternberg (who recently tied with Calvin Klein’s Italo Zucchelli as the CFDA’s menswear designer of the year) with a sun drenched iconic Polaroid-aesthetic. Sternberg took indie pin-up boy Jason Schwartzman to Chinatown in LA,(...) Read More about Band of Outsiders 2009 F/W Collection with Jason Schwartzman (75 words)

DESIGNERS | Permalink | 2 comments |

Fashion, portraits or advertising, Los Angeles based Diana Koenigsberg‘s work is really original and carefully choreographed, with color in the starring role. Utilizing vibrant colors and geometric shapes, she photographs her subjects in scenarios that are simultaneously elegant, highly stylized, ironic, humorous and poignant. Diana, Thank you for your beautiful work !! via MargeCasey + Associates

(...) Read More about Diana Koenigsberg Photography (0 words)

FEATURED, PHOTOGRAPHY | Permalink | One comment |

Ex gay pornographer and now beloved fashion photographer Jeff Burton has collaborated with designer Kris Van Assche on a series of advertisements for Van Assche’s latest mens range. The spreads, shot earlier this year within an L.A. laundromat are strongly influenced by …(...) Read More about Jeff Burton x Kris Van Assche (73 words)

PHOTOGRAPHY | Permalink | No comment |

Beautiful Winter 08 Collection by Plain Gravy – This is just a little preview – You will be able to see the full collection in NY next week – Appointments and inquiries at Cyana Lab Showroom ( Ani Tzenkova )

DESIGNERS, FASHION | Permalink | No comment |

It’s kind of a cross between a house slipper, moccasins, and an old pair of your favorite sneakers all mashed into one line of shoes. 3:33 is showing right now and will be available in stores really soon… Here is a preview of the different models.. Add them on Myspace and show them support..

DESIGNERS, FASHION | Permalink | One comment |

Society for Rational Dress, notably one of the best brands to come out of LA in the past 3 years has been able to maintain its integrity and aesthetic since designer Corinne Grassini’s launched in 2005. After studying pattern making at Central Saint Martins in London Grassini moved to LA to start her brand, which initially consisted of leather shoes, than bags, and now a full(...) Read More about Society for Rational Dress Spring 08 Collection (43 words)

DESIGNERS, FASHION | Permalink | No comment |