Controversial artist, Ai Wei Wei, who most probably recognize from his Netflix documentary, has teamed up with eBay to offer limited edition protective masks. You can bid on them here. All proceeds will be donated.
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Ai-Wei-Wei
Face-Masks
Covid-19
It’s always fascinating when you get an invitation to read the thoughts and ideas of designers who steer fashion and culture. Gucci’s Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, has put entries from his personal journal online for you to get a glimpse of the art, books, movies and everyday relationships that spark his creativity.
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Gucci
Alessandro-Michele
Journal
At a time when people still need to distance themselves from others for safety, we felt we should make a couple of products that do the talking for you. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Covid-19 LA County Response Fund. If you don’t wish to make a purchase, we still encourage you to click the link and make a small donation. Honestly, every dollar helps at a time like this.
Now available in our Gift Shop
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SS20
Covid-19
Social-Distancing
Ed Ruscha’s Drum Skins works are now available for online viewing and purchasing.
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Ed-Ruscha
Gagosian
Gallery
Online-Viewing
Art
Retailers across Los Angeles are gearing up for their re-opening, which we think is a bit premature, but we do understand that foot traffic and in-person commerce is the driving force in the infrastructure for a lot of these establishments. It’s hard to deny that no matter how far technology has advanced, it can never duplicate the physicality and experience of touching and trying on garments, especially when it comes to specialty items and luxury goods. But, if you’re still wary and feel that Whole Foods and Target is as deep into society you’re willing journey for the time being, yet are ready to shed your newly grown self-isolation body hair and buy some new threads to show off, we found this list of amazing online-sales that are going on right now.
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Los-Angeles
Shopping
Sales
Social-Distancing
Have you every thought to yourself, “man, I really wish I could own a Grimes soul to go along with the artwork on my wall”? If so, you’re in luck because now you can acquire just that. Grimes will be setting free a portion of her soul to the highest bidder at her first gallery show at Maccarone. Yes, the same Los Angeles based gallery that debuted Jim Carrey’s artwork.
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Grimes
Art
Soul-For-Sale
Our SS20 Zippo® lighters are made in the USA from high-polished stainless steal and will age as charming as you. Now available in our Gift Shop.
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SS20
Accessories
Zippo
Lighter
It’s always nice when packages like this arrive to add a little life and color.
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Modernica
Case-Study
Driving through the PCH and stopping by one of our favorite restaurants in Malibu, Malibu Farm, we walked up to the big wooden doors to only find a foldable table with a cash register on it, chalk menu board and a couple of masked workers servicing the visiting patron’s and beach-front locals. With the six feet distancing rule strongly enforced, you could place an order then make your way to the sand or take it home with you, which completely eliminates the ambience that MF is known for. It made us think, how will the dining experience be post Covid-19? For the fortunate establishments that survive the financial impact that the hospitality industry has clearly taken, how will they innovate a new safety structure that aligns with an atmosphere that welcomes close proximity, shared moments and togetherness? It will be interesting to see the inevitable changes that are surely coming.
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Malibu
Malibu-Farm
Dining
Covid-19
Have you ever wanted to be one with nature without compromising the luxuries of home? Well now you can experience the natural elements all while be encapsulated in a sophisticated design. The Lumipod is a prefabricated housing module that allows you to settle in the middle of nature and welcomes city dwellers to relaxing away from the concrete jungle.
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Lumipod
Nature
Summer
Design
Architecture