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Blank City

“BLANK CITY,” a new documentary on New York’s late ’70s “No Wave” movement screens tomorrow in Newport Beach, CA. The film features LYDIA LUNCH, THURSTON MOORE, JAMES CHANCE, DEBBIE HARRY, JIM JARMUSCH, and more. Check the website for additional screenings.

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Vivienne Westwood – Do it Yourself!


Do it Yourself, a documentary by Letmiya Sztalryd and Jean-Marie Sztalryd, previewed at Colette.
Finally a portrait of the English queen of fashion that reveals a woman of multiple talents: artist, intellectual, and subversive provocateur of the punk movement in the 70s.

“DIY! Don’t buy my clothes. Well, if you are rich or can afford a stylist, you can get me. But if not, do it yourself. My idea is that you can mix charity, vintage, Portobello Road, pieces of Ikat fabric; wrap it all around yourself, use a handkerchief as knickers, mix safety pins and jewelery. But above all do something! Be optimistic!”

“In these hard times — dress up. There is status in wearing your favorites over and over until they grow old (patina) or fall apart.”~Vivienne Westwood

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Urban Outfitters Corporate Buildings








Urban Outfitters Corporate Campus / Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle from ArchDaily on Vimeo.

Since just mentioning Urban Outfitters a few posts below, I had to feature these great images of their , designed by located in Philadelphia.

Voted Building of the year by ArchDaily and winner of AIA Honor Award for Architecture , both for 2010. The transformed design studios and offices for Anthropologie, Free People, and Urban Outfitters were transformed from dilapidated historic buildings in a navy yard.
Watch the video to see company founder Dick Hayne’s and employees talk about the site and its “alternative” design features.

~images Lara Swimmer Photography

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Lightning Bolt





Had a major wave (no pun intended) of nostalgia after reading on Mondette that the 40 year old iconic surf brand Lightning Bolt has opened a new flagship in Venice. Selling Mens (though unisex) surf/skate clothing and boards shaped by Rory Russell and Craig Hollingsworth.
Had to pull some vintage boards shown above. They are so RAD! And even though I don’t surf, I totally wouldn’t be bummed to have one around. I love the brand now as much as I did in 5th grade.
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Alicia Lawhon











I’d like to introduce you to Alicia Lawhon from RECLAIMED IN LA. She is a good friend of mine and one of my favorite local designers whose unique clothing I’ve been wearing for a quite a while now. Because I love her style, I’ve asked her if we could get a peek into her home and find out more about what she does and what influences her designs.

D*BP: Tell us about what you do and how long you’ve been doing it?

A.L.: I execute wardrobes in every way. I envision them, create them, and produce them. I work with commercial and personal wardrobe needs. I deal with desires. I produce desires. RECLAIMED IN LA is a collection of wardrobe stories solely utilizing existing and found materials. The concept was born out of a love for vintage, re-purpose and discover beauty in old items made new. I practiced this concept when I was a child in Mexico and then again 20 years ago for a collection for Ron Herman called ‘A.L’ and now.

D*BP: How long have you worked from your space..is it at home? What part of town is it in?

A.L.: 10 years. I have a home studio in Silver Lake on top of a hill.

D*BP: Describe your style?

A.L.: Earthy elegance well traveled with a sense of humour.

D*BP: What inspires you?

A.L.: Right now it rebellion, necessity, nature, integrity, tact, desire, music, food, Made in the USA, the past and talent: Zoe Crosher, Bari Ziperstein, Simon Story, Dee Dee Cheriel, Charles Krubian, Roger Herman, Nick Lowe, Sage Vaughn, Tracy Wilkinson, Jessica Kerwin-Jinkins, and David Huffman

D*BP: What do you love most about your space?

A.L.: It is an anti-depressant. I don’t get visual anxiety. Its a positive reflection. A meditation and mood altering.

Thanks Alicia!

Watch RECLAIMED IN LA for CHURCH boutique