Prada Gallery
Who doesn't love a new version of a classic? The Prada Galleria, a bag first created in 2007, returns with a reinvented surface and structure, including a new calfskin exterior and nappa interior, gold-plated metal hardware, and extremely Prada embellishments including micro studs and flowers three-dimensional. The new Galleria in soft grain leather offers a flexible and comfortable canvas for a variety of precious details. Now available in black and warm neutrals. prada.com
Toteme opens in Melrose
Quiet luxury continues its reign in Los Angeles with the opening of Toteme on Melrose. The Swedish brand known for its archetypal Scandinavian style (which makes the kind of pieces Hailey Bieber and, no doubt, her L.A. cronies have worn) establishes a new flagship space focused on art and design. The store is home to Toteme staples, like the embroidered scarf jacket, and is also home to the brand's pre-fall 24 collection, which features airy button-downs and coats in whimsical colors and prints like olive green and leopard. Two low-slung gray sofas by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn serve as the core of the elegant space, with artwork by prominent Swedish artists, curated by Toteme's owners, throughout. Now open. 8910 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. toteme.com
The Los Angeles Yearbook at the Black Image Center
(Creative Red Eye Marketing)
“Innovation studio” SEEDS and creative agency Red Eye Creative team up to present the LA Yearbook, a social gathering connecting the creative world of Los Angeles at the Black Image Center on June 15 from 3 to 8 pm Serving as a Following the West Coast Brooklyn Yearbook, the evening is meant to be filled with nostalgia, encouraging attendees to take headshots in the style of a high school photo day. The photographs will be compiled into a physical yearbook after the event, offering a physical snapshot of the Los Angeles creative scene at this time. 3209 La Cienega Ave., Culver City. @thelayearbook
'Photos and Memories: Guatemala in Los Angeles' at Oxy Arts
In collaboration with The Photos Project, Oxy Arts presents the summer exhibition “Photos and Memories: Guatemala in Los Angeles” until July 20. With a focus on creating images and archives through the lens of the Guatemalan diaspora in Los Angeles, the exhibition highlights more than 100 photographs from the personal archives of members of the community, showing the interconnectedness, as well as the importance of documentation and preservation in communities of color. 4757 York Blvd., Los Angeles. oxyarts.oxy.edu; lasfotosproject.org
'The Theatre' by -ism and Brendan Lynch
(Brendan Lynch)
Relive artist Brendan Lynch's spring exhibition at Good Mother Gallery with a coffee table book that gives you a glimpse into the Los Angeles brain. The book, titled “The Theater” after the exhibition, was published and designed by the independent publishing house -ism and takes us behind the scenes of a show that aims to put the background in the foreground. The book, with a linen hardcover and white foil embossing, reveals the layers behind Lynch's paintings, which depict “a controlled chaos of scenes drawn from theater, film and pop media, challenging perceptions and inviting engagement.” deeper with the invisible”, says La galeria. Kim K's postcoital bed; a fiery image from Alexander McQueen's fall 1998 ready-to-wear collection; Aphex Twin's “Windowlicker” video: These are all scenes that inspire the work in “The Theatre.” $60. my-ism.com
Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams' new Tiffany & Co. collection, called Tiffany Titan, draws inspiration from mythology and channels the tip of Poseidon's trident as a symbol of life force, rebellious power and punk energy. Featuring a variety of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings in 18K yellow gold and black titanium with diamonds, the collection feels personal to Pharrell. Poseidon, also known as the king of Atlantis, is representative of Pharrell's relationship with water and the community in which he grew up in Virginia Beach, also called Atlantis. And black titanium is the artist's ode to “beauty in the dark,” the brand says. The pieces acquire a rebellious spirit, anchored in Tiffany's DNA. tiffany.com
Loewe X-On
Everyone's favorite quirky Spanish fashion house has collaborated with Swiss sportswear brand On to create a collection that's meant to take you from the city to the great outdoors. A campaign photographed by Ryan McGinley features athletes from around the world, from Aaliyah Miller to Masato and Sintayehu “Sinta” Vissa, in iconic California landscapes such as Palm Springs, Indian Canyon and Simi Valley. The collection includes sneakers, hoodies, tank tops, tank tops and parkas in high-tech fabrics and shades inspired by nature. Available now: loewe.com, in com
Beachwear by Parley for Oceans X Dior
Environmental organization Parley for the Oceans has collaborated with Dior on a beachwear capsule collection for the third year in a row. Featuring bucket hats, bags, shorts, blouses, sarongs and more, the collection draws inspiration from the land and the ocean, with pieces in “mineral colors” such as aquamarine and coral prints. The fall 2024 launch is made using 30% Parley Ocean Plastic, supporting the organization's goal toward a more sustainable future. dior.com, parley.tv
'Yves Saint Laurent: Line and Expression' at the OCMA
(Marco Cappelletti / Yves Saint Laurent Museum)
A new exhibition at the Orange County Museum of Art celebrates the work and life of famous French couturier Yves Saint Laurent. Focusing on the designer's drawing practice, the exhibition features original sketches done in black ink and pencil, punctuated by explosions of color, along with photographs, accessories and garments made between 1963 and 2001 that highlight Saint Laurent as a singular artist. From June 28 to October 27. ocma.art
Celine men's winter '24
Inspired by a piece of music written by Hector Berlioz in 1830 and recorded by Leonard Bernstein in 1963, Hedi Slimane's 2024 winter men's short film, “Symphonie Fantastique,” was shot earlier this year between the Mojave and Los Angeles, using a desolate desert road as its track. Directed by Slimane, who has long shared a kindred spirit with California and Los Angeles, “Symphonie Fantastique” is shot in black and white and oozes '60s silhouettes and swagger. Juxtaposing models with Slimane signatures (tight suits, chic leather, fur coats, capes) with laced jeans, mountains and Los Angeles freeways, “Symphonie Fantastique” creates an alternative world in a sprawling, familiar setting, borrowing the spirit of what Bernstein described as the first psychedelic symphony never made.
