I just dropped a Tastemakers feature on photographer, Ja Tecson. This is part two of that, since I wanted to work this into it but realized that it could stand alone… I met up with Ja at his work space and instantly fell in love with it. I’m a huge fan of the modern and…
I remember going through my social feed and seeing a picture of an ube (for those non-Filipinos, it’s pronounced ooh-beh – a sweet purple yam that’s likely a gift from the heavens) upside down pie. It looked delicious and I wanted to try it ASAP. The geotag got me hip, and that brings me here.…
Let me first preface this entry by saying that hosted-invite only-Hennessy parties are the best. Once you attend one, there’s no turning back. You get to try new drinks, eat good food, and be in the company of tastemakers. The relationship between the beverage and lifestyle industries is not new; but in my opinion, Hennessy…
Like I said in my last post, I have a long list of art exhibits to see out here in LA. I got to cross two off this weekend. First stop was Jacob Hashimoto‘s Gas Giant at MOCA Pacific Design Center. What an ethereal experience that had us curious about the amount of time and…
As I was going through my social feeds, I saw images from an art show called BRANDALISM currently on feature at The Seventh Letter on Fairfax. I’ve got a long list of exhibits to see out here in LA and added this one because I was so drawn to the concept. Designer Antonio Brasko took…
You may not recognize their faces, but you’d certainly recognize their sound. And in time, you’ll know more about them just by reading the Fatlace blog… Let me introduce you to The Futuristiks – the guys behind your favorite tracks from Dom Kennedy, Kendrick Lamar, Casey Veggies, Nipsey Hussle, TI, the list goes on. Contrary…
The SoCal storm didn’t stop our very first Warehouse Sale from happening at Illest OC. And it didn’t stop some of you either. Ok, A LOT of you: These were the first people in line, patiently waiting to capitalize on super discounted tees, cut & sews, bottoms, and even samples. Many thanks for your loyalty!…
In 2007, I was new to the trade show scene. I was a rookie blogger, hella excited to write a story only a select few could tell. And at that first trade show, I remember what made the biggest impression. It wasn’t meeting the brand owners or seeing their future collection, it wasn’t the free…