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consumer, it hasn’t really had a consistent platform to really give it a solid voice. There’s so many talented people in the City of Los Angeles, while each city brings it own obstacles, the ARTHUR cities and layouts and the industry itself is very different from the east coast as they are backed by the city, the government and there’s a lot of larger organizations that CHIPMAN have programs that help curate and incubate upcoming and merging talents. As here it’s only recently that they have decided to say “I’m Here! I’m proud of it, as they did with the “made it LA” movement, for example. I was having a conversation with a bunch of creative directors at Marciano’s/Guess. We were talking about TALKS how the huge movement is and how its growing stron- ger and stronger. Everyone’s talking about LA. It’s no accident that designers like Tommy Hilfiger, Rebecca Minkcoff, Rachel Zoe, so many brands are now deciding DtLA We work with dozens of brands based in to leave NY and come here. downtown - dozens and dozens. And all over the city, and for the most part they always When Planning Events go wherever the showrooms are, where ever their clients and Having a Team. FASHION People show up, go on the red carpet to take pictures, are - LA is about servicing their clients. People have a lot they see a design show but and may not understand it of their offices in the city and a lot of them based down- takes months of preparation to be able to do it properly. town, as we are always and constantly on the go. I’m just WEEK So, there’s a whole team and I’m very fortunate to be happy to see growth and a lot of downtown organizations able to surround myself with brilliant people who are and thier move into the space. Prior to coming to the city extremely passionate and motivated, because at the end a couple of years back Downtown is very different, five, t’s LA Fashion Week. The man of the day growing a platform helps create more oppor- ten years ago but now it’s like, “DTLA is the cool place tunities for everyone, and a lot of the people who aren’t of the hour, Mr. Arthur Chipman; to be and we’re all about working with the cool kids.” paving the way for a celebration of aware of how much of an impact it makes on retailers Collaborating with DTLA Schools and young and online brands makes it even more of an fashion kings and queens bringing amazing celebration of creativity of art and fashion here We have been working with Woodbury, Otis, it’s always in the city. I would consider Downtown one of the more Ius all the latest trends. This fall, Chip- amazing to do stuff here and there with FIDM. It’s cultural catalyst in LA. man has something very excited planned always a constant conversation with open arms and we’re all open to the idea to make more opportunity for all in for LA, continuing in his vision of per- the fashion community. On the Success at Union station? fecting the event since his controversal Well, you know as a production company we are estab- What he wants to accomplish in DTLA lished as high end and the most consistent with a name takeover five years ago. One thing is for that people know. On average we probably say no to Going into our 5th season for Downtown, I really want about 90 percent of the brands that approach us. It’s not certain, under his new leadership the LAFW to have a long term home. Prior to finally settling because the brands are not great or successful bands, we here from New York I saw a lot of beautiful venues and week long event, keeps getting better just want to make sure we are curating something partic- places, but found a new understanding about how very ularly ideal for our audience and for the community that and better and he wouldn’t have it any geometric this city is. For example “west siders” wanted we want to help be successful. to find the cool spots downtown and vice versa. Now other way. We have a particular taste level that we want to stay that I understand the lay of the land its alot easier to consistent, and its interesting to note that there are a lot decide what I want to do and where I want to be. Why Do You Like Most About DTLA? of brands that didn’t even participate in fashion week or And when it’s that time for fashion week, there’s like Downtown has got a lot of great energy right now, any fashion experience on the city because they felt it magic in the air and people just want to know where for our last season we had a few shows at the Hubble was given a bad name prior to myself coming here and it to go, downtown LA is about to celebrate. This is the Studios and Union Station there are a couple of things wasn’t really worth their time. One of the things I pride long term goal I’m working on as we speak - its coming happening now with the LA River Project, we love it all. myself on is that almost all of the designers, sponsors along nicely and I’m looking forward to seeing it evolve Right now creatively downtown has so much creative and brands we’ve worked with have returned. Our main moving forward. energy, more than any where in the Los Angeles. I think focus is that, we want to make people feel excited and the big part of my transition was the risk taking and the proud to know that its that time, LA Fashion Week is amount of cultural influence I found here. Not just the The Difference Between LA and Other back. People have coalesced behind us and we know we Downtown Los Angeles area, but the rest of the world Cities When It Comes to Fashion. are able to produce something short notice, so that’s is looking to L.A. for inspiration, it’s the reason why so The amazing thing is that there’s a cultural wave happen- one of the things that we can be proud of with an expec- many brands are coming here and not going to other ing right now in the West. LA has always been the enter- tancy of over 20k people. We are ready, I can’t tell you places. tainment and media capital of the world when it came to how many designers we have coming this fall. music and film but while California is the largest fashion dtla makeover>> I love fashion by Keri Freeman photos by maxim shapovalov dtla-weekly.com 9 FASHION
adeerah Faquir will be The looks are described by celebrating LA Fash- Nadeerah as a street style clas- ion Week at her store, I sic ready for work. “Things are Love Fashion, on Spring changing in the fashion industry, StreetN with the launch of her new you don’t have to be so stiff, you line which promises versatile looks can intermix looks, like sweatpants with a boxed set of essential items with a button up shirt, as long as every women needs, aka, “the ba- they are body conscious they can sics”. She says they can take any be worn in the office.” She’s also LOVE woman from casual to dressy with releasing “I Love Fashion’s casual just the right combination. sweat suit collection with all of her pieces locally sourced and prints I Fine fabric T-shirts, undershirts, from the DT. and V-necks, the essential set, you’re always going to want to Nadeerah’s dress line is also reach for that can be worn great debuting this fashion week, fea- with denim, in layers, intermixed or turing cocktail wear you can show under blazers. off at any occasion. Whether at the office, or the wdding, I Love Fash- Originally from the West Side, ion has designed a multifunctional Nadeerah’s experience stems from wardrobe for your multifunctional working with high-end brands ca- lifestyle, easy on the budget, with tering to women with enough mon- plenty of items to stock up on. ey to acquire them, but her best at- Putting your full look together, it’s tribute is being able to help others about what is good for you. find their way around the fashion maze on any budget.
Nadeerah says she came to a place in Downtown at a time when there wasn’t really a lot of fashion options for regular people who just needed regular clothes. Five years later, I Love Fashion has become a fashion heaven for returning clients who love fashion and love what I Love Fashion has to offer. I Love Fashion - 561 S Spring CA 90013 Fashion Angeles, St, Los I Love 10. DTLA MAKEOVER: MALCOLM ALEXANDER STORY BY RYAN KAZEMAINI DTLA-WEEKLY.COM THE FUTURE OF FASHION MALCOLM ALEXANDER
hat do the Kingsmen, James Bond, and Barack Obama have in common? They all Wwear great suits. In a time when shopping online is becoming the norm rather than the exception, Malcolm Alexander approaches the suit industry with a personal MALCOLM AND GEOFF OF MALCOLM ALEXANDER PHOTO BY MAXIM SHAPOVALOV touch and they even do home fit- Indeed, a big part of what Malcolm Alex- into the 2000s people started to dress down; tings too. ander offers is expertise. Unlike shopping maybe because of the music or because it online, Malcolm Alexander’s staff will tell you wasn’t affordable. More people are starting to alcolm Alexander, the founder, and not only what looks good on you but why it swing back the other way. Now the cool guy head of design said he wants to provide looks good on you. Alexander said, “Many in the room is the guy wearing the suit and Mclients with a “Curated personalized experi- people think skinny ties are what’s trendy and the blazer. We have the response to that. We ence. When you come to our shop you are the what’s in. They might work for you, but not for want to give men the tools to understand what only person in the store. You are dealing with everyone.” looks good on them and what doesn’t.” someone who is experienced and trained in the realm of fashion and suiting.” Ultimately, the style of the suit comes down For many young professionals, job inter- to the individual client. This is the philoso- views are ahead. In such settings, looking phy of the company and one that stems from your best can be the difference between Shopping at Malcolm Alexander feels its origins. Malcolm Alexander started the getting hired or looked over. Malcolm Alex- like picking out the options for a high-end ander is here to help. He said not to be“too In the store, you get to touch and feel company while in Law School, and ultimately car. flashy. Blue is good. It’s an inviting color. Any the fabrics which are sourced from Italy. You transitioned into fashion. He says that he made time the president is trying to unify he wears start by choosing your jacket style, which can the switch because he “wanted to be true to a blue tie. I would suggest wearing a blue be double-breasted, one buttoned, or two himself.” This idea of being true to one’s self tie to seem welcoming and friendly. You also buttoned. Then you continue by choosing the is embodied by the style of his clothing, which need to take into consideration your skin number of jacket vents, the style of pockets, he describes as bespoke. Bespoke means tone. More often than not a guy will look the lapel style, lining, buttons, pant cuff, waist that every aspect of the clothing is made to good in a darker suit with a lighter shirt and a strap, and monogram. With so many options order. In other words, clients receive a product darker tie.” available, one might need a little help. Geoff that is uniquely theirs. Wahlman, a partner at Malcolm Alexander, “People in LA don’t usually dress like that.” Looking to stay ahead of the fashion said, curve? Malcolm Alexander has you covered A comment he frequently hears and a for this fall/winter season. Alexander recom- “A big part of the process is education, comment with which he agrees. He said mends something “Double-breasted, you for example, lapels. These are the parts this style is “More of an Italian or new york or don’t often see fitted double-breasted jack- of the jacket that fold down in front of the east coast thing.” According to Alexander, ets. Also, I’m seeing more color in terms of collar. There are different styles of lapels LA is a city that in the midst of a downtown tuxedos. Tuxedos are a classic and I think men for different jackets and occasions. All renaissance and Malcolm Alexander is there are starting to step outside the box. We’re double-breasted jackets should have to provide menswear for the new young urban Doing more blues as opposed to blacks. So, peak lapels. Shawl collars are for formal professionals. Alexander says that “Peo- more color and flair in your wardrobe is going events.” ple generationally in the 1960s thought you to be big this fall and winter.” needed to wear a suit to work. In the 70s and DTLAMAKEOVER:MALCOLMALEXANDERSTORY BY MALCOLM ALEXANDER RYAN KAZEMAINI Photo byCoryOsborne Photo byDripDigital Photo byDripDigital
529 SouthBroadway Suite302LA,CA 90013. Malcolm Alexander’s showroom islocated at CHIPMAN Style Personal TALKS ARTHUR they paymoneyfor. that theyaregoingtobedeliveredthebestandthat’swhat point, peoplehaveexpectationswhentheywalkintothings dog eatattheendofday.Fromacreativestand selves, howeverthisisthefashionbusinessanditavery People learnfromtherelessonsandtrytoimprovethem- are anymistakesinlife,Ifeelliketherejustlessons. to commit.Youcangetbetter.Idon’tbelievethatthere ate aboutwhattheydothathaveexperienceandarewilling yourself withlikemindedindividualswhoareverypassion fashion. Ijustthinkit’sextremelyimportanttosurround At theendofdayanythingpromotesfashionisgoodfor On thewhy... or Type You KnowToMeFashionIsASelection than everbefore. people withtheideaofcustomizationbeingmoreapparent are agreatfit.Soitsreallydiversewithtonsofoptionsfor items offastfashion,justbecausetheylovethemand full, withtonsofhighendbrandsbutthey’llgofindafew just throwinthemix.ThenIknowpeoplethathaveclosets inexpensive fashionwithafewhigh-enditemstheywill people inlowereconomicbrancheswithawholelotoffast gone outofthewindow.Peopleshopeverywhere.Iknow ticular typeofway,wearacertainbrand,butthatnowhas person ofupperclassyouhadtoliveandoperateinapar lot istheideaofbrandsandhierarchy.Say,ifyouwerea a purveyorofstyle,butonethethingsthat’schanged wear theminavarietyofways.I’vealwaysseenmyselfas same jacket,garment,andpearofpantsbut Contact [email protected] .... Style IsAWay. DTLA-WEEKLY.COM Youcantakethe
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owntown is all about magic, and no one has seemed to able to capture as much in such as short amount of time as G SPARKL of Sparkl Fairy Couture. Originally from Hawaii, Gabi only started designing about 3 years ago, and has since mastered the future of fashion for fairies, mermaids and unicorns alike, as part of Sparkl Fairy Couture where Dfashion is the main focus but has no issues expanding into the realm of artistic creation, events, VR and the most anticipated, VIP experience. At 21, she’s cre- ated an gem-filled land of chiffon mountain tops allowing girls access to every- thing that sparkles, including her very own Sparkl Palace where girls can come and work with her one on one while exploring the limits of their imaginations.
abi wants girls to know they At 17 she came to the big city Selling her wears in Venice she Gcan do anything and she is a to pursue her fashion career got discovered quickly by the shinning example. “We can change which started as a design assis- creators of Beauty Con who it up, inspire girls to follow their tant at Revelry an event signing gave her a chance to showcase dreams and realize you can do what company which does extravagant where she met all the right peo- ever you want. I’m all about taking events. In the process she used ple. Round2 DTLA was even the girls and making them see the con- the experience she gained there first boutique she sold in the DT, fidence in themselves. Giving credit to launch, Iwalani which means with designs we all fell held over to everyone for what they do!” “heavenly bird” in Hawaiian. This heels for. Soon came other girlie catapolted her magical journey, first boutiques around LA creating the “I want to find amazing cre- unleashing her uniquely lumines- trickle effect every young designer ations that inspire me, were all cent creations as part of her fairy dreams of. Today, she’s well known RY COUTURE FAI RY COUTURE SPARKL building each other up.” lifestyle as a bikini designer. and already spreading her fairy dust world wide.
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Where as around 2005 to 2008 there was a partnership between Smash Box Cosmetics and IMG that produced a lot of larger Fashion Weeks in other cities, but when ARTHUR they decided not to renew in 2009 there was a bit of a chasm, leaving a whole lot of people wondering how such a big city like LA didn’t have a professionally CHIPMAN organized fashion week. So you had a lot of productions come, some stayed and some drifted off, but with me having the experience working with these bigger orga- nizations and other Fashion Weeks in the past, I already understood a lot more of the structure and a lot of the things that needed to be in place to have a sustainable TALKS fashion week. We’re trademarked and registered with About Taking Over the city, state and government. We run a proper busi- ness. We got here making sure we were a professionally run organization and platform which was extremely important because you can’t expect a lot of designers to LA On Taking Over LA Fashion Week walk into an situation that is not professionally run, and When I first came to the city prior to working with other if it’s something I wouldn’t put my own brand on than fashion weeks it was different. When you in London, why would I do it? I’d rather not do it than do it at all it’s “London Fashion Week”, the British Fashion Coun- if I can’t do it properly, and that’s just how I feel about FASHION cil does it, and that’s it. When you’re in Vancouver its things. And it’s worked out fine, don’t you think? “Vancouver Fashion Week”, when you’re in New York For more information and a calendar of events, visit its “New York Fashion Week” but here in Los Angeles lafw.net the official website of LA Fashion Week. WEEK it was just Fashion Week. a little bit of fairy dust goes a long way...
ith designs in process, she’s Soon our little sprite will be taking a Wworked with Paris Hilton, trip to France to finish the VR Filming, a WireMe Shoes, Dolls Kill, (one of revolutionary new system with 176 camer- as, it’s the first of its kind. So you’ll never their first wholesalers), and Va- have to leave Sparkl Palace complete with nessa Hudson. Now working with a whole crew of fairy princesses dancing, jewelry manufacture she’s on to interacting and walking the cat walk. making her own settings with new crystals, tiaras, necklaces hand G Sparkl lives, works, and plays in purses on the way. All metal, and DTLA and she’s easy to recognized wear- ing her own fantastic fairy gear complete shimmers. with metallic backpack, hallographic gogo shorts, and rhinestoned bras made espe- ll fabrics are locally sourced and cially to fit. manufacture in the DT starting a Anew collection with Rita Lux, who designs This is the world Gabi has created the prints. All original. There’s a manufac- for girls everywhere, and a welcomed turing facility and a factory producing dif- break from the negative, nasty, or ferent levels couture is done in the palace, anything that ways you down. Fairies high end across the street at Sparkl DTLA. should be happy and shine their light on the people they come across and Good things are always on the hori- she’s doing just that, and she’s bring- zon, with Sparkl Fairy Couture expanding ing all of us with her along side her globally to Austria, Japan, and the UK. fantasmic crew of mermaids, fairies, Webstores, the domination in LA, and a and other mytical beings. For more VR palace where we can all be apart of inforamtion visit sparklfairycouture.com something bigger. doing the most>> downtown los angeles bunker south financial china civic hill park district town district
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LITTLE TOKYO is the heart of ARTS DISTRICT is DTLA’s The HISTORIC CORE is revi- Where SKID ROW meets the The FASHION DISTRICT is a the largest Japanese-Amer- perfect mix of fine art galler- talized with new bike lanes, INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE stitched oasis where fashion ican population in America. ies, creative loft style living, parklettes, community DISTRICT, with community designers, wholesalers, mar- With over 3500 welcoming organic eating, and BEER, gardens, outdoor concerts, leaders and entrepreneurs ket weeks, retailed fashion residents, and hundreds of hosting the most eclectic mix artisan pop-ups, and 2 of willing to solve the problems wares, accessories, textiles, shops Little Tokyo sees its fair of indie artisan showcases the most highly anticipated of an area known for having and shoppers collide. share of tourism in DTLA. and micro-brewing compa- self-guided art tours in the the 2nd largest homeless nies in all of Los Angeles. country. population in the country.
The Absolute Most: The Absolute Most: The Absolute Most: The Absolute Most: The Absolute Most: OLD JAPANESE UNION CHURCH HAUSER WIRTH & SCHIMMEL NIGHT ON BROADWAY SMORGASBURG CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER Think: 1922, East Coast Players, LAArt- Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Think: Alameda Marketplace, 10,000 Think: Designers. ShowCase, Market Core, World Class Theater, World, Manuela Restaurant, Theaters, Live Performances, Food Visitors, Indie Artisan, Sunday, Food, Week, Fashion, Accessories, Textiles, 30+ Years. Art Exhibits, Installations. Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds. Music, Vintage, Wellness, Donuts. Fashion Run Way.
The Most: The Most: The Most: The Most: The Most: JAPANESE AMERICAN ANGEL CITY BREWERY DOWNTOWN ARTWALK LAMP/Union Rescue Mission/SkidRow SANTEE ALLEY NATIONAL MUSEUM Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local Enter- Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebra- Housing Trust Think: Bargains, SwapMeet, Bizarre, Think: Tradition, Exhibits, WW2, tainment, Karaoke, Comedy Night, tion, Gallery, Artists, Crepes, Local Think: Non Profit, Giving, Public Ser- Street Dogs, Wigs, Wholesale Purses, Sculpture, History, Extraordinary New Mini-Festivals, Indie Art Shows. Entertainment, Food Trucks on 7th, vice, Fundraising, Art Events. Immitation Perfume. Origami. Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, The Almost: Bar Crawl. The Almost: The Almost: The Almost: Institute of Contemporary Art TheROW BIGGER! BETTER! The Metro Regional Connector Think: Think: Museum, 12,700Sqft., Industrial The Almost: Think: 1.3 million Sqft,. Multi-Use Wall Florist Market All of Downtown’s Districts Connect- Building, 32-Year-Old Art Institution. Renovation of the Old Cecil Hotel Complex, Residents, Shopping, Think: Coral Forest, Farmer’s Market, ed allowing passengers to transfer Architecture by wHY, Public Program- Think: Nightstalker, Shining, American Restaurants, Local Entertainment, Grilled Food, Aqua Frescas, Whole- to Blue, Expo, Red and Purple Lines, ming, Retail Stores. Horror Story, Hospice, Haunted. Creative Office Spaces. sale Flowers. Saturdays. bypassing Union Station. The Utmost: The Utmost: The Utmost: The Utmost: The Utmost: ARTISTS & FLEAS GRAND CENTRAL MARKET GLADY’S PARK THE COOPER BUILDING JZenshuji a Sōtō Zen Temple Think: Unique, Fashion, Art and Craft Think: Food Mart, Oyster Bar, Cafes, Think: Concerts, Town Hall Meetings, Think: Historic Landmark, Huge Shop- Think: Shakyamuni Buddha, Commu- Show, Vintage, Food Trucks, Satur- Spices, Historic, Produce, Traditional Sports Court, Soup Lines, ping Bags, Full Fashion, Designers, nity Garden, Meditation. days. Foods, Variety, Landmark. Community. Showcase, Sample Sale, Men’s Suits.
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Eastside Italian Deli (1929) Misturo Cafe (1935) La Luz del Dia (1959) Clifton’s Cafeteria (1935) Juice Crafters Pitchoun 1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 117 Japanese Village, 90012 1 Olvera Street LA, 90012 648 S Broadway, LA, 90014 702 S Spring St, LA 90014 545 S Olive St, LA 90013 (213) 250-2464 (213) 613-1028 (213) 628-7495 (213) 627-1673 (213) 689-4555 (213) 689-3240 #eastsidedeli $$ #misturocafe $$ #olverastreet $$ #cliftonsla $$ # $$ # $$
El Paso Inn (1930) Casa La Golondrina (1930) Otomisan (1956) Original Tommy’s (1946) Green Grotto Little Damage Soft Serve 11 Olvera Street LA, 90012 17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 2506 1/2 E 1st St., LA, 90033 2575 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90057 541 S Spring St #133, 90013 700 S Spring St, CA 90014 (915) 772-4264 (213) 628-4349 (323) 526-1150 (213) 389-9060 (213) 265-7409 (213) 628-3443 #elpasoinla $$ #lagolondrina $$$ #otomisan $$$ #originaltommys $ # $$ # $$
Philippe Original (1908) San Antonio Winery (1917) Urth Cafe Zinc Cafe Cielito Lindo (1938) Lanza Bros Market (1926) 580 Mateo St, LA 90013 1001 N Alameda St., 90012 737 Lamar Ave, LA 90031 1 Olvera Street LA, 90012 337 E 1st Street LA, 90012 451 S Hewitt St,LA 90013 (323) 825-5381 (213) 628-3781 (213) 382-8449 (213) 687-4391 (213) 626-9132 (213) 628-3781 # #zinccafeandmarke $$ #philippetheog $$ #santantoniowinery $$$ #cielitolindola $ #suehirocafe $$ $$
Wild Living Food (2017) HMS Bounty (1935) Langer’s Deli (1947) Original Pantry (1924) The Alley (2007) Pacific Dining Car (1920) 760 S Main St, LA, CA 90014 3357 Wilshire Blvd LA, 90010 704 S Alvarado St., LA 90057 2575 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90057 1310 W 6th Street, LA, 90017 1820 Industrial #260, 90021 #wildlivingfood $$$ (213) 385-7275 (213) 483-8050 (213) 972-9279 (213) 483-6000 (213) 935-8189 #hmsbounty $$ #langersdeli $$ #the_orignial_pantry $$ #pacificdiningcar $$$ # $$
Down N Out Bar (1996) Hank’s Bar (1954) Monty Bar (2011) Tony’s Saloon (2009) Wendall’s Bar (2013) 501 S Spring St, LA 90013 840 S Grand Ave, LA 90017 1222 W. 7th St. LA 90017 2017 E. 7th St., LA, 90021 656 S. Main St., LA, 90014 DRINK (213) 221-7595 $ (213) 623-7718 (213) 228-6000 (213) 622-5523 (213) 709-6156 #dnobar #hanksbardtla $ #themontybar $ #tonyssaloon $ #wendalldtla $
Cana Rum Bar (2010) General Lees (1890) King Eddy Saloon (1933) Lexington Bar (2014) Bernedettes 5 Star Bar 714 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015 475 Gin LIng Way, LA 90012 131 E. 5th Street, LA, 90013 129 E 3rd St, LA, CA 90013 1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 267 S Main St, LA, 90012 (213) 745-7092 (213) 625-7500 (213) 629-2023 (213) 291-5723 $ (213) 250-2464 (213) 625-1037 #canarumbarla $$ #generaleesla $ #kingeddysaloon $ #eastsidedeli $$ #5starbar $
Eighty Two (2014) Golden Gopher (1905) Love Song (2014) Shoo Shoo Baby (2017) 707 E 4th Pl, LA, CA 90013 114 W. 8th Street, LA, 90014 446 S. Main St., LA 90013 717 W 7th St. LA, CA 90017 <
Arts District Brewing (2015) Karl Strauss (2017) El Compadre (2014) 3rd Generation (2015) Birds & Bees (2017) Church & State (2013) 828 Traction Ave, LA 90012 600 Wilshire Bl., LA 90017 1248 S. Figueroa LA 90014 808 W. 7th St., LA 90013 207 S. Broadway, LA, 90012 1850 Industrial St, LA 90012 (213) 519-5887 (213) 228-2739 (213) 627-8166 (213) 537-0510 (213) 405-1434 (213) 749-0025 #artsdistrictbrewing $$ #karlstraussbeer $$ #3rdgenerationbar $$ #birdsandbeesla $$ #churchandstatebistro $$$ #elcompadredtla $$
71 Above (2016) Blu Jam (2017) Coles (1908) Emerson Royce Bar (2015) Boomtown Brewery (2015) Mikkeller (2017) 633 W. 5th, LA 90013 541 S. Spring St., LA 90013 118 E. 6th St., LA 90014 1936 E. 7th St, LA 90021 700 Jackson St., LA 90012 330 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015 (213) 712-2683 (323) 951-9191 (213) 622-4090 (213) 784-9006 (213) 709-6156 (213) 596-9005 #71abovebar $$$ #hmsbounty $$ #colesdtla $$ #theemersonla $$$ #boomtownbrewery $$ #mikkellerbeer $$
Artisan House (2011) BoardRoom (2017) Crepes Sans Frontieres (2013) Figat7th Iron Triangle (2016) Mumford Brewery (2015) 614 S. Main St., LA 90013 135 N Grand Ave, LA 90012 541 S. Spring St., LA 90013 735 S Figueroa St #133 1581 Industrial St., LA 90021 416 Boyd St., LA, 90013 (213) 622-6333 213-972-8556 (213) 623-3606 (213) 239-5654 (323) 364-4415 www.mumfordbrewing.com #artisanhousela $$ #boardroom_la $$ #crepessansfrontieres $$ # $$$ #irontrianglebrewing_dtla $$ #mumfordbrewing
Barcito (2015) Bottega Louie (2009) District Escondite (1964) 403 W. 12th St., LA 90014 700 S. Grand Ave, LA 90014 711 S Hope St, LA 90015 410 Boyd St., LA 90013 (213) 415-1821 (213) 802-1470 (213) 612-3185 (213) 626-1800 <
The Yard House Mas Malo (2011) Stocking Frame LA Biergarten (2015) 17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 515 W 7th St, LA 90014 911 Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 750 S. Broadway LA 90014 (213) 628-4349 (213) 985-4332 90015 213-628-3737 #lagolondrina $$$ #masmalodtla $$ (213) 488-0373 #labiergarten $$ #stockingframe $$
Yxta Cocina (2009) Miro Perch (2011) Rock and Reillys 601 S Central Ave, LA 90021 888 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90017 448 S Hill St., L A 90013 615 S Flower St, LA 90017 (213) 622-5540 (915) 772-4264 (213) 802-1770 (213) 537-0554 #yxta_cocinamexicana $$ #mirodtla $$ #perchlosangeles $$$ #rocknreillys $$
Little Bear (2012) Le Petit Paris (2015) Pez Cantina (2014) Library Bar (2007) 523 W. 7th St., LA 90021 418 S Spring St, LA 90013 401 S Grand Ave LA 707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 (213) 622-8100 (213) 217-4445 (213) 258-2280 (213) 614-0053 #littlebearla $$$ #lepetitparis_la $$$ #pezcantina $$ #librarybarla $$
Redwood Bar (1999) Spitz (2011) Preux & Proper (2014) Little Sister (2015) 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 840 S Spring St, LA 90014 523 W 7th St, LA 90017 (213) 680-2600 (213) 680-2600 (213) 896-0090 (213) 628-3146 #redwoodbar $ #spitzpics $$ #preuxandproper $$ #littlesisterdtla $$
Wolf & Crane (2013) Spring Restaurant (2016) Little Jewel (2014) Mezcalero DTLA (2017) 366 E 2nd St, LA, CA 90012 257 S Spring St, LA 90012 207 Ord St, L A 90012 510 S. Broadway, LA 90013 (213) 935-8249 (213) 372-5189 (213) 620-0461 (213) 628-3337 #wolfandcranebar $$ #springlosangeles $$$ #littlejewel_la $$ #mezcalerodtla $$
Vespaio (2015) Villain’s Tavern (2010) Tom George (2017) Red Bird (2014) 225 S. Grand Ave. LA 90012 1356 Palmetto St, LA, 90013 707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 114 E 2nd St, LA 90012 (213) 221-7244 (213) 613-0766 (424) 362-6263 (213) 788-1191 #vespaiodtla $$$ #villainstavern $$ #tomgeorgerestaurant $$$ #redbirdla $$$
Wurstkuche (2008) Westbound DTLA Prank (2017) Otium (2015) 800 E. 3rd Street, LA 90013 300 S Santa Fe Ave 90013 1100 S Hope St, LA 90015 222 S Hope St, LA 90012 (213) 687-4444 (213) 262-9291 (213) 493-4786 (213) 935-8500 #wurstkuche $$ # $$$ #prankbar $$ #otiumla $$$
drink.dance.
Blue J’s (2016) Conga Room (2008) Elevate Lounge (2007) The Lash (2013) 333 S Alameda St LA 90013 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 811 Wilshire Blvd, LA 90014 117 Winston Ave, LA 90013 HOST A MIXER (213) 988-7326 (213) 745-0162 (213) 623-7100 (213) 687-7723 #bluejlounge $$ #congaroom $$ #elevatelounge $$ #thelashsocial $ [email protected]
Continental Club (2014) Exchange LA (2010) La Cita Bar The Reserve (2015) 116 W 4th St., LA 90013 618 S. Spring St., LA, 90013 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 650 S. Spring St., 90014 (213) 620-0279 (213) 627-8070 (213) 687-7111 (213) 327-0057 #continentalclub $$ #exchangela $$ #lacitabar $ #thereserve $$
Club Soho (2013) Grand Star Jazz (1946) Las Perlas (2010) Resident DTLA (2015) 333 S. Boylston St, LA 90017 943 N Broadway 107 E. 6th, LA 90013 428 S Hewitt St., LA 90013 (213) 989-7979 (213) 626-2285 (213) 988-8355 www.residentdtla.com #clubsohola $$ #grandstarjazzclub $ #lasperlasla $$$ #residentdtla $$
eat. drink. (dance). sleep.
gLance Lobby Bar (2010) Bar & Kitchen (2014) Brasserie Multiply Bar (2016) @O Hotel Sheraton Hotel Kawada Hotel JW Marriott 819 S. Flower St. LA 90017 711 S. Hope St. LA 90017 416 S. Spring St, LA 90013 900 W Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 784-3048 (213) 488-3500 (213) 988-0826 (213) 765-8600 #barandkitchen #sheratonladt #multiply.la #jalalive
Galaxy Bar (1923) Invention Bar (2013) Nixon Lounge (2014) Rooftop & Spin (2012) Millennium Biltmore Athletic Club Luxe City Center Hotel Standard Hotel 506 S. Grand Ave., LA 90071 431 W. 7th St., LA 90014 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 555 S Flower St., LA 90017 (213) 624-1011 (213) 625-2211 (213)745-0162 (213) 439-3065 #biltmorehotel #laac #luxecitycenter #spinstandardla
WGP4 (2010) Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Los Angeles NOE (2011) Ritz Carlton Bonaventure Hotel Hotel (2017) Omni Hotel 900 W. Olympic Bl. LA 90015 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 333 S Figueroa St, LA 90071 251 S Olive St, LA 90012 (213) 743-8800 (213) 687-7111 (213) 617-1133 (213) 617-3300 #ritzcarltonla #westinbonaventure #thelahotel #omnihotel
Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Tuck Hotel Hotel Figueroa (1976) 18 Social & Metropolis 820 S Spring St, LA 90014 939 S Figueroa St, LA 90015 Indigo Hotel Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 947-3815 (213) 627-8971 899 Francisco St, LA 90017 (213) 687-7111 # # (213) 232-8800 #- #westinbonaventure 18 To be or not to be? dtla theater guide DTLA-WEEKLY.COM
ahmanson theater bob baker’s 24 street theater As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit the- This arts organization built in 1928 as a Carriage House, atre companies, the Ahmanson proudly continues their marionette theater once home to the working horses of the grand Victorian 50-year tradition of using the art of theatre to broaden Baker died 2014 but he left behind a lifetime worth of homes in this neighborhood. On Stage Now: Two political horizons and illuminate new perspectives. On Stage smiles and memories, 1,000’s of enchanting, hand-craft- prisoners are allowed to interact with one another for Now: RED SHOES a beloved fairytale and Academy ed puppets, the beautiful Cultural-Historical landmark. one hour a week — but must remain in their chairs and Award®-winning movie, that seduced audiences and in- On Stage Now: “HALLOWE’EN SPOOKTACULAR” a never stand. As they entertain each other with stories of spired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession, delightful, family-friendly, hour long musical revue, set Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, we witness the power possession, and one girl’s dream to be the greatest danc- to haunting and jazzy holiday-themed tunes celebrating of theater to transport them, and us, into the realm of er in the world. .Show runs September 15th through nearly every decade with refreshments after the show in the imagination, even as we remain bound to our seats. October 1st. 135 N Grand Avenue, LA, CA 90012. (213) Baker’s charmingly thrilling historical Party Room. 1345 September 9th through Oct 16th. 1117 West 24th Street 628-2772. W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026. (213) 250-9995. LA, CA 90007. 213 -745-6516.
east west players latino american Established in 1965, East West Players has been hailed as the nation’s leading Asian American theater troupe theater center for our award-winning productions that blend Eastern For over 29 years the Latino American Theater has pro- and Western movement, costumes, language, and music. vided a world-class arts center for those pursuing artistic EWP has premiered more than 100 plays and musicals excellence. Still excited about the renaming of one of five about the Asian Pacific American experience and has theaters in honor of award-winning Mexican American held more than 1,000 readings and workshops. East actress and community activist Lupe Ontiveros, who was West Players will be presenting their 52nd Anniversary a founding member of the company, it looks like LATC is Season, THE COMPANY WE KEEP, taking place from preparing for their fall season, with little on the calendar Fall 2017 through Summer 2018, featuring The Robey besides their popular Art Walk pop up, held every 2nd Theatre Company, Japanese American Cultural & Com- Thursday of the month. Indie artists, guest djs, and a munity Center (JACCC), and the Los Angeles LGBT Cen- full bar offered by the theater house in the main lobby ter, including two world premieres, an acclaimed revival, make for a memorable Art Walk adventure every time. and the LA premiere of an award-winning Broadway PHYLISIA RASHAD IN HEAD OF PASSES AT THE MARK TAPER FORUM 514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013. musical.120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
la opera mark taper forum redcat Since 1948 The LA Opera has maintained a talented ros- Under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, Through performances, exhibitions, screenings, and lit- ter of resident artists, young singers who perform regu- this theatre creates an extraordinary connection be- erary events, REDCAT introduces diverse audiences, stu- larly in main stage productions as well as the company’s tween artists and audiences that only starts on the dents and artists to the most influential developments community programs under the personal supervision of stage, reflecting the community it serves as one of the in the arts from around the world, and gives artists in Peter Hemmings, Plácido Domingo, Kent Nagano, and nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies for this region the creative support they need to achieve current Music Director James Conlon. On Stage Now: over 50-years. Coming Soon: The Mark Taper Forum is national and international stature. Coming Soon: Faus- LA Opera is preparing for their 2017/2018 season, and preparing to present HEAD OF PASSES with an aston- tin Linyekula/Studios Kabako: Sur les traces de while season tickets and chances to engage with commu- ishing, deeply moving new drama about family, accep- Dinozord The riveting and elegant work of Congolese nity workshops (including Opera Camp and Pre-Opera tance, and the power of faith from MacArthur “Genius choreographer and writer Faustin Linyekula nurtures Talks) are plentiful this summer, the world will have Award”-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (The hope in the face of the ongoing legacy of war and ruin in to wait to enjoy the grandeur of soaring falsettos and Brother/Sister Plays), featuring Tony Award® winner the Democratic Republic of the Congo beginning Septem- baritone performances with the first season opener of Phylicia Rashad Show runs from September 13th to ber 28th through September 30th. 631 W. 2nd Street, CARMEN starring Ana MarÍa MartÍnez through October October 22nd. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. LA, CA 90012. 1st. 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772. DTLA-WEEKLY.COM 19