Hat Designs by Louise Green
Words by Jacki Apple
Photography by Alyssa Lavine

Lisa Marie • Dress: Vintage Sonia RykielThere was a time, way back in the 20th century, when a hat was de rigueur for any cosmopolitan woman or man, not merely for special occasions, but as an essential part of one’s wardrobe. In recent decades, real [...]

Alexandra Becket
Textile designer Alexandra Becket creates one-of-a-kind prints for the home décor and fashion industries. Her wall hangings, paintings and limited edition home décor accessories have been featured in many Los Angeles showrooms. She has also exhibited her hand-painted dividing screens at Molly Barnes’ Gallery in Santa Monica. Recently, she launched a collection inspired [...]

Fashion by Los Angeles Designers

Photography by Anyes Galleani
Featuring model Ania Altit and actor Charles F. Porter
Hair & make-up by Nancy Jambazian
Styling by Paula Tabalipa

Laura Howe, Matrushka Construction
Artist and designer Laura S. Howe sews “Size is Relative” onto some of the labels identifying her clothing line. The practice informing this admirable flexibility can be experienced through her clothing store, Matrushka Construction. Every single one of the garments showcased in Howe’s airy and intimate Silverlake atelier is made by [...]

BalenciagaA spacecraft-like boutique has just landed from Mars complete with extraterrestrial black rock and cacti landscaping on Melrose. The second Balenciaga boutique in the U.S. officially opened in mid-March after a two and half year odyssey. A collaborative mind-meld between French artist Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster and creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, the 5000 square-foot, two-floor space [...]