Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum
With the change of season comes new scents to delight in. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau De Parfum is the latest fragrance launch from the Italian house, with a campaign starring Miley Cyrus under the direction of creative director Sabato De Sarno. A sumptuous white floral with strong doses of vanilla and a light ozonic accord, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid is perfect for the heat, clinging and settling on the skin whilst retaining an ethereal quality. $135. gucci.com
The House of Saint Helena by Zerina Akers
(Courtesy of Zerina Akers)
Emmy-winning costume designer and celebrity stylist Zerina Akers will open Saint Helen's House in Los Angeles, a social club dedicated to the intersections of wellness, art and fashion that will be the home base for Akers' new venture, a luxury clothing rental showroom and on-site style concierge service called The Show Must Go On. Akers, who has worked as a stylist for artists including Beyoncé, is the founder of Black Owned Everything, an online marketplace for Black-owned goods. Saint Helen's House opens this month in Los Angeles 5162 Otis Ave., Tarzana. Fashion rental tsmgo.com; casadesanhelen.com
Born X Raised Ceramics Online
Born Online, a collaboration between Born X Raised and Online Ceramics, is billed as the latest streetwear fusion from Los Angeles. Inspired by the Myspace pages of yesteryear, the collection includes hats, t-shirts, pullovers, hoodies, and a patchwork chenille jacket, featuring everything from blingee graphics to ASCII art. The collection drops on July 19. bornxraised.com
“Public Figures” by Al-Baseer Holly in Band of Vices
Band of Vices celebrates its recent move to downtown Los Angeles from West Adams with “Public Figures,” an exhibition by Seattle-based artist Al-Baseer Holly. Holly, a former recording artist who has worked with artists including Pharrell Williams, focuses on collage with the self-referential “Public Figures,” which uses original photographs and images from his previous work. On view through August 3 at Band of Vices. 1700 S. Santa Fe Ave, Suite 371. bandofvices.com
Akila X Market X Smiley
(Anthony Trevino/Market)
Summer makes us feel certain things, like a dire need for a new pair of shades. Cult sunglasses brand Akila and streetwear label Market have collaborated on a collection of sleek rectangular frames in classic black, camouflage and bright green paint, with the iconic Smiley marking the temple of each pair. $120. Available now at: marketstudios.com.
Estevan Oriol and Teen Angel in Beyond the Streets
(Esteban Oriol) (Teen Angel Magazine)
“Dedicated to You,” an exhibition by iconic Chicano culture documentarians, legendary photographer Estevan Oriol and Teen Angel of Teen Angel's Magazine, will be on view at Beyond the Streets through September 15. Featuring a deep dive into Oriol's photographic universe, juxtaposed with Teen Angel's archive, which has long served as inspiration for Oriol's work, the exhibition celebrates the culture and legacy of Los Angeles. 434 N La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. Beyond the streets.com
Hunza G Store in Los Angeles
There’s one universal truth that becomes increasingly apparent as the months get warmer: Hunza G bikinis are a hit. The brand’s first West Coast retail store will be open all summer long in West Hollywood, showcasing its iconic crinkle-cut fabric swimsuits in real life through Sept. 22. 8402 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. hunzag.com
Vitaly: Heavy Machinery: Capsule 02
(Vitaly)
Vitaly's latest release is inspired by the tread of massive tires, the sharp metal of mechanical gears, and the intensity of an industrial engine. In other words: think chunky, pointy, bold. The new release, available online and at Vitaly's boutique in Los Angeles, features the Chase nose fist ($80), the Process bracelet ($85), the Chain of explosions ($135) and the Paragon Chain ($225). vitalydesign.com
