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ucked in the Japanese Village Plaza in Little Tokyo, a monkey pants owner mychaela hardy photo by maxim shapovalov kids’ boutique is Let’s face it. Today’s kids need bold CUTE CLOTHES ARE A BIG DEAL bridging the gap between clothing to match their dynamic perWe all make sacrifices for fashion. And sonalities. At Monkey Pants, you’ll find with kids fashion, we sacrifice everything Japan to DTLA. With direct a funky aesthetic, and shopping a fun ex- for cuteness! “If the clothes in the shop partnerships in Japan, Mon- perience surrounded by colorful “sunrise bring a smile to someone’s face,” says key Pants, owner Mychaela hoodies”, baby chef pants, fuzzy embroi- Hardy, “then Monkey Pants is changing dered “critter socks”, vintage toys, blanlives. Clothing, toys, and other things Hardy has been giving cuskets, Monchhichi Monchichi, and a lot of end up living with us for a long time. You tomers more access to qual- other tiny clothes for your tiny Harajuku might as well get cool stuff. And if you in the making. The special accessories like didn’t know, Japan has some of the coolity limited editions while the Pusheen the Cat collection are partic- est stuff around.” Monkey Pants is located forming the strongest bonds ularly darling and store favorites. at 131 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, Los Angeles, CA 90012. 213- 570-0980. monwith her overseas partBeyond quality craftsmanship, keypantsla.com Japanese goods have artistic attributes nerships. Bonds that have that are very appealing all wrapped in a made a strong impact on great big hug from the Nihon, a culture her brand. that has found its place in the heart of Americans for decades. Monkey Pants is proof that we can pass this love on to ith online sales and sales from the our kids. There’s a little something speshop here in DTLA, Monkey Pants’ cial about the lines of clothing at Monkey reach has stretched across the US and Pants, every little pun intended, as cusaround the world as Hardy successfully tomers have found a niche selection at creates a uniquely, curated, store of styled the local. wardrobes for our dearest. Customer feedback says it all. CLOTHES MAKE THE KID Parents have told Hardy that Monkey We’ve all heard the saying that the clothes Pants clothes are their kids’ favorite thing make the man. Well, the clothes make the to wear and older kids and teens apprekid too. For five years now, parents have ciate the keychains and other accessories been using Monkey Pants to keep their that have long been the rave in Japan. kids looking fresh. Sure kids are dirty and they grow out of their clothes really quick. For every kid and kid at heart, customBut they deserve to look great while creers have come to love the eclectic mix of ating a mess, even if it’s just for a short kiddie fashion brought to us by Monkey time. Pants via the land of the rising sun.

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8 DTLA DRESS ME SHEIK>> arthur chipman talks fashion week by keri freeman & niko brown dtla-weekly.com

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We work with dozens of brands based in downtown - dozens and dozens.

And all over the city, and for the most part they always go wherever the showrooms are, where ever their clients are - LA is about servicing their clients. People have a lot of their offices in the city and a lot of them based downtown, as we are always and constantly on the go. I’m just happy to see growth and a lot of downtown organizations and thier move into the space. Prior to coming to the city a couple of years back Downtown is very different, five, ten years ago but now it’s like, “DTLA is the cool place to be and we’re all about working with the cool kids.”

consumer, it hasn’t really had a consistent platform to really give it a solid voice. There’s so many talented people in the City of Los Angeles, while each city brings it own obstacles, the cities and layouts and the industry itself is very different from the east coast as they are backed by the city, the government and there’s a lot of larger organizations that have programs that help curate and incubate upcoming and merging talents. As here it’s only recently that they have decided to say “I’m Here! I’m proud of it, as they did with the “made it LA” movement, for example. I was having a conversation with a bunch of creative directors at Marciano’s/Guess. We were talking about how the huge movement is and how its growing stronger and stronger. Everyone’s talking about LA. It’s no accident that designers like Tommy Hilfiger, Rebecca Minkcoff, Rachel Zoe, so many brands are now deciding to leave NY and come here.

When Planning Events and Having a Team.

People show up, go on the red carpet to take pictures, they see a design show but and may not understand it takes months of preparation to be able to do it properly. So, there’s a whole team and I’m very fortunate to be able to surround myself with brilliant people who are extremely passionate and motivated, because at the end of the day growing a platform helps create more opportunities for everyone, and a lot of the people who aren’t aware of how much of an impact it makes on retailers and young and online brands makes it even more of an amazing celebration of creativity of art and fashion here in the city. I would consider Downtown one of the more cultural catalyst in LA.

t’s LA Fashion Week. The man of the hour, Mr. Arthur Chipman; paving the way for a celebration of with DTLA Schools fashion kings and queens bringing Collaborating We have been working with Woodbury, Otis, it’s always us all the latest trends. This fall, Chip- amazing to do stuff here and there with FIDM. It’s man has something very excited planned always a constant conversation with open arms and we’re all open to the idea to make more opportunity for all in On the Success at Union station? for LA, continuing in his vision of per- the fashion community. Well, you know as a production company we are estabfecting the event since his controversal lished as high end and the most consistent with a name he wants to accomplish in DTLA takeover five years ago. One thing is for What that people know. On average we probably say no to Going into our 5th season for Downtown, I really want about 90 percent of the brands that approach us. It’s not certain, under his new leadership the LAFW to have a long term home. Prior to finally settling because the brands are not great or successful bands, we week long event, keeps getting better here from New York I saw a lot of beautiful venues and just want to make sure we are curating something particplaces, but found a new understanding about how very and better and he wouldn’t have it any geometric this city is. For example “west siders” wanted ularly ideal for our audience and for the community that we want to help be successful. to find the cool spots downtown and vice versa. Now other way. We have a particular taste level that we want to stay

that I understand the lay of the land its alot easier to decide what I want to do and where I want to be. Why Do You Like Most About DTLA? And when it’s that time for fashion week, there’s like Downtown has got a lot of great energy right now, magic in the air and people just want to know where for our last season we had a few shows at the Hubble to go, downtown LA is about to celebrate. This is the Studios and Union Station there are a couple of things happening now with the LA River Project, we love it all. long term goal I’m working on as we speak - its coming along nicely and I’m looking forward to seeing it evolve Right now creatively downtown has so much creative energy, more than any where in the Los Angeles. I think moving forward. the big part of my transition was the risk taking and the The Difference Between LA and Other amount of cultural influence I found here. Not just the Cities When It Comes to Fashion. Downtown Los Angeles area, but the rest of the world is looking to L.A. for inspiration, it’s the reason why so The amazing thing is that there’s a cultural wave happening right now in the West. LA has always been the entermany brands are coming here and not going to other tainment and media capital of the world when it came to places. music and film but while California is the largest fashion

consistent, and its interesting to note that there are a lot of brands that didn’t even participate in fashion week or any fashion experience on the city because they felt it was given a bad name prior to myself coming here and it wasn’t really worth their time. One of the things I pride myself on is that almost all of the designers, sponsors and brands we’ve worked with have returned. Our main focus is that, we want to make people feel excited and proud to know that its that time, LA Fashion Week is back. People have coalesced behind us and we know we are able to produce something short notice, so that’s one of the things that we can be proud of with an expectancy of over 20k people. We are ready, I can’t tell you how many designers we have coming this fall.

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The looks are described by Nadeerah as a street style classic ready for work. “Things are changing in the fashion industry, you don’t have to be so stiff, you can intermix looks, like sweatpants with a button up shirt, as long as they are body conscious they can be worn in the office.” She’s also releasing “I Love Fashion’s casual sweat suit collection with all of her pieces locally sourced and prints Fine fabric T-shirts, undershirts, from the DT. and V-necks, the essential set, Nadeerah’s dress line is also you’re always going to want to debuting this fashion week, feareach for that can be worn great with denim, in layers, intermixed or turing cocktail wear you can show off at any occasion. Whether at the under blazers. office, or the wdding, I Love Fashion has designed a multifunctional Originally from the West Side, wardrobe for your multifunctional Nadeerah’s experience stems from lifestyle, easy on the budget, with working with high-end brands catering to women with enough mon- plenty of items to stock up on. ey to acquire them, but her best at- Putting your full look together, it’s about what is good for you. tribute is being able to help others find their way around the fashion maze on any budget. adeerah Faquir will be celebrating LA Fashion Week at her store, I Love Fashion, on Spring Street with the launch of her new line which promises versatile looks with a boxed set of essential items every women needs, aka, “the basics”. She says they can take any woman from casual to dressy with just the right combination.

Nadeerah says she came to a place in Downtown at a time when there wasn’t really a lot of fashion options for regular people who just needed regular clothes. Five years later, I Love Fashion has become a fashion heaven for returning clients who love fashion and love what I Love Fashion has to offer.

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THE FUTURE OF FASHION

MALCOLM ALEXANDER

hat do the Kingsmen, James Bond, and Barack Obama have in common? They all wear great suits. In a time when shopping online is becoming the norm rather than the exception, Malcolm Alexander approaches the suit industry with a personal touch and they even do home fittings too.

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Indeed, a big part of what Malcolm Alexander offers is expertise. Unlike shopping online, Malcolm Alexander’s staff will tell you not only what looks good on you but why it alcolm Alexander, the founder, and head of design said he wants to provide looks good on you. Alexander said, “Many clients with a “Curated personalized experipeople think skinny ties are what’s trendy and ence. When you come to our shop you are the what’s in. They might work for you, but not for only person in the store. You are dealing with everyone.” someone who is experienced and trained in Ultimately, the style of the suit comes down the realm of fashion and suiting.” to the individual client. This is the philosophy of the company and one that stems from Shopping at Malcolm Alexander feels its origins. Malcolm Alexander started the like picking out the options for a high-end company while in Law School, and ultimately car. In the store, you get to touch and feel transitioned into fashion. He says that he made the fabrics which are sourced from Italy. You the switch because he “wanted to be true to start by choosing your jacket style, which can himself.” This idea of being true to one’s self be double-breasted, one buttoned, or two buttoned. Then you continue by choosing the is embodied by the style of his clothing, which he describes as bespoke. Bespoke means number of jacket vents, the style of pockets, the lapel style, lining, buttons, pant cuff, waist that every aspect of the clothing is made to order. In other words, clients receive a product strap, and monogram. With so many options that is uniquely theirs. available, one might need a little help. Geoff Wahlman, a partner at Malcolm Alexander, “People in LA don’t usually dress like that.” said, A comment he frequently hears and a “A big part of the process is education, comment with which he agrees. He said for example, lapels. These are the parts this style is “More of an Italian or new york or of the jacket that fold down in front of the east coast thing.” According to Alexander, collar. There are different styles of lapels LA is a city that in the midst of a downtown for different jackets and occasions. All renaissance and Malcolm Alexander is there double-breasted jackets should have to provide menswear for the new young urban peak lapels. Shawl collars are for formal professionals. Alexander says that “Peoevents.” ple generationally in the 1960s thought you needed to wear a suit to work. In the 70s and

into the 2000s people started to dress down; maybe because of the music or because it wasn’t affordable. More people are starting to swing back the other way. Now the cool guy in the room is the guy wearing the suit and the blazer. We have the response to that. We want to give men the tools to understand what looks good on them and what doesn’t.” For many young professionals, job interviews are ahead. In such settings, looking your best can be the difference between getting hired or looked over. Malcolm Alexander is here to help. He said not to be“too flashy. Blue is good. It’s an inviting color. Any time the president is trying to unify he wears a blue tie. I would suggest wearing a blue tie to seem welcoming and friendly. You also need to take into consideration your skin tone. More often than not a guy will look good in a darker suit with a lighter shirt and a darker tie.” Looking to stay ahead of the fashion curve? Malcolm Alexander has you covered for this fall/winter season. Alexander recommends something “Double-breasted, you don’t often see fitted double-breasted jackets. Also, I’m seeing more color in terms of tuxedos. Tuxedos are a classic and I think men are starting to step outside the box. We’re Doing more blues as opposed to blacks. So, more color and flair in your wardrobe is going to be big this fall and winter.”

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Personal Style You Know To Me Fashion Is A Selection or Type.... Style Is A Way. You can take the

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same jacket, same garment, and same pear of pants but wear them in a variety of ways. I’ve always seen myself as a purveyor of style, but one of the things that’s changed a lot is the idea of brands and hierarchy. Say, if you were a person of upper class you had to live and operate in a particular type of way, wear a certain brand, but that now has gone out of the window. People shop everywhere. I know people in lower economic branches with a whole lot of fast inexpensive fashion with a few high-end items they will just throw in the mix. Then I know people that have closets full, with tons of high end brands but they’ll go find a few items of fast fashion, just because they love them and they are a great fit. So its really diverse with tons of options for people with the idea of customization being more apparent than ever before.

On the why...

At the end of the day anything promotes fashion is good for fashion. I just think it’s extremely important to surround yourself with likeminded individuals who are very passionate about what they do that have experience and are willing to commit. You can get better. I don’t believe that there are any mistakes in life, I feel like there are just lessons. People learn from there lessons and try to improve themselves, however this is the fashion business and it is a very dog eat dog at the end of the day. From a creative stand point, people have expectations when they walk into things that they are going to be delivered the best and that’s what they pay money for. Malcolm Alexander’s showroom is located at 529 South Broadway Suite 302 LA, CA 90013. Contact fittings@malcolmalexander.com

dtla makeover>> sparkl fairy couture by keri freeman photo by maxim shapavolav

SPARKL FAIRY COUTURE

owntown is all about magic, and no one has seemed to able to capture as much in such as short amount of time as G SPARKL of Sparkl Fairy Couture. Originally from Hawaii, Gabi only started designing about 3 years ago, and has since mastered the future of fashion for fairies, mermaids and unicorns alike, as part of Sparkl Fairy Couture where fashion is the main focus but has no issues expanding into the realm of artistic creation, events, VR and the most anticipated, VIP experience. At 21, she’s created an gem-filled land of chiffon mountain tops allowing girls access to everything that sparkles, including her very own Sparkl Palace where girls can come and work with her one on one while exploring the limits of their imaginations.

abi wants girls to know they can do anything and she is a shinning example. “We can change it up, inspire girls to follow their dreams and realize you can do what ever you want. I’m all about taking girls and making them see the confidence in themselves. Giving credit to everyone for what they do!” “I want to find amazing creations that inspire me, were all building each other up.”

At 17 she came to the big city to pursue her fashion career which started as a design assistant at Revelry an event signing company which does extravagant events. In the process she used the experience she gained there to launch, Iwalani which means “heavenly bird” in Hawaiian. This catapolted her magical journey, first unleashing her uniquely luminescent creations as part of her fairy lifestyle as a bikini designer.

Selling her wears in Venice she got discovered quickly by the creators of Beauty Con who gave her a chance to showcase where she met all the right people. Round2 DTLA was even the first boutique she sold in the DT, with designs we all fell held over heels for. Soon came other girlie boutiques around LA creating the trickle effect every young designer dreams of. Today, she’s well known and already spreading her fairy dust world wide.

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Where as around 2005 to 2008 there was a partnership between Smash Box Cosmetics and IMG that produced a lot of larger Fashion Weeks in other cities, but when they decided not to renew in 2009 there was a bit of a chasm, leaving a whole lot of people wondering how such a big city like LA didn’t have a professionally organized fashion week. So you had a lot of productions come, some stayed and some drifted off, but with me having the experience working with these bigger organizations and other Fashion Weeks in the past, I already understood a lot more of the structure and a lot of the things that needed to be in place to have a sustainable fashion week. We’re trademarked and registered with the city, state and government. We run a proper business. We got here making sure we were a professionally run organization and platform which was extremely important because you can’t expect a lot of designers to walk into an situation that is not professionally run, and On Taking Over LA Fashion Week When I first came to the city prior to working with other if it’s something I wouldn’t put my own brand on than why would I do it? I’d rather not do it than do it at all fashion weeks it was different. When you in London, it’s “London Fashion Week”, the British Fashion Coun- if I can’t do it properly, and that’s just how I feel about things. And it’s worked out fine, don’t you think? cil does it, and that’s it. When you’re in Vancouver its “Vancouver Fashion Week”, when you’re in New York For more information and a calendar of events, visit its “New York Fashion Week” but here in Los Angeles lafw.net the official website of LA Fashion Week. it was just Fashion Week.

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ith designs in process, she’s worked with Paris Hilton, WireMe Shoes, Dolls Kill, (one of their first wholesalers), and Vanessa Hudson. Now working with jewelry manufacture she’s on to making her own settings with new crystals, tiaras, necklaces hand purses on the way. All metal, and shimmers.

ll fabrics are locally sourced and manufacture in the DT starting a new collection with Rita Lux, who designs the prints. All original. There’s a manufacturing facility and a factory producing different levels couture is done in the palace, high end across the street at Sparkl DTLA.

Good things are always on the horizon, with Sparkl Fairy Couture expanding globally to Austria, Japan, and the UK. Webstores, the domination in LA, and a VR palace where we can all be apart of something bigger.

Soon our little sprite will be taking a trip to France to finish the VR Filming, a revolutionary new system with 176 cameras, it’s the first of its kind. So you’ll never have to leave Sparkl Palace complete with a whole crew of fairy princesses dancing, interacting and walking the cat walk. G Sparkl lives, works, and plays in DTLA and she’s easy to recognized wearing her own fantastic fairy gear complete with metallic backpack, hallographic gogo shorts, and rhinestoned bras made especially to fit. This is the world Gabi has created for girls everywhere, and a welcomed break from the negative, nasty, or anything that ways you down. Fairies should be happy and shine their light on the people they come across and she’s doing just that, and she’s bringing all of us with her along side her fantasmic crew of mermaids, fairies, and other mytical beings. For more inforamtion visit sparklfairycouture.com

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BUNKER HILL is DTLA’s leader in live performance art, presenting formally trained theater, dance and musical performances, including those in the visual arts as well as presenting DTLA’s master chefs.

SOUTH PARK is no doubt the new Entertainment capital of the world with tours & expos, national sporting events, award ceremonies, comedy shows, restaurants, and a discotheque, almost completely surrounded by world class hotels.

Sure, the FINANCIAL DISTRICT sounds like it’s ALL WORK and no play, but with historic landmarks, sky tops with full bars, thrill rides, & award winning happy hours, prepare yourself for the pressures of excitement.

With its independence, CHINATOWN has strengthened its romantic and familiar relationship with Downtown, demonstrating it is as gentle as it is honest with its gifts for DTLA.

Order in the courts, dine in or take out...Not just for law making anymore, the COURTS DISTRICT of DTLA offers a gambit of public art, a 360 degree observation deck, legendary eateries and historical landmarks.

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The Absolute Most: MUSIC CENTER Think: Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Philharmonic, LA Opera, Center Theater Group Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Ticket Booth.

The Most:

Staples Center/LA LIVE Think: Sports Area, Live Concerts, Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, XGames, 4 Star Hotels, Rooftop Spas.

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GRAND PARK Think: Lunch Time Food Trucks, Dia Los Muertos, We Are Los Angeles, Family Reunion, Light Up the Holidays. 4th of July.

Los Angeles Convention Center Think: Expos, Network, AirPort, Media Pass.

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METROPOLIS Think: Panoramic Views, New Skyline, Sky Pools, Dogparks, Exquisite Dining, Boutique Hotel, Cabanas.

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Music Center’s Grand MakeOver Think: $30 million in renovations over the next two years.

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SKYSPACE Think: Full bar, 70 stories up, Breathtaking Views, Magic Carpet Ride, Glass Slide.

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WILSHIRE GRAND Think: Sushi with a view, Poolside Bar, Rooftop Restaurants, Hotel Rooms, Palm Trees.

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110/105/10/5 FWY Intersection Think: Car Radio, Traffic, MapQuest, Windshield, Congestion, Bumpers, CHP, Road rage.

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MOCA CONTEMPORARY Think: Art of Our Time, Exhibits, Collections, Programs.

REGAL CINEMAS Think: Block Buster Movies, Film Screenings, $8 Dollar Tuesdays, Pop Corn, RedVines, and now...Beer!!!

THE BLOC Think: International Brands, Shopping Mecca, Outdoor Terrace, Art Installations and Live Performances.

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CHINATOWN CENTRAL PLAZA Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Culture Festivals.

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GIN LIN WAY Think: Red Lanterns, Neon, Vintage Chinese Architecture, Jazz Clubs1938.

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Year of the Dog Think: Loyalty. Careful Observation. Plenty of new restaurants, art shows, and a new year of cultural festivities.

UNION STATION Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.

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CITY HALL Think: Observation Deck, Farmer’s Market, Outdoor Concerts, Local Government.

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Polyphonoptic Tower Think: Kinetic Sculpture, Music, Lights, Synchronization, Water, Flood, Faulty to Fixed.

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OLVERA STREET Think: Birth Place of Los Angeles, Mexican Marketplace, Authentic food, Aztec Dancers, Mariachis, Catholic Church.

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CHUNG KING ROAD Think: Art Openings, Art Galleries, Antiques, Curio Shops, Live Performances.

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fashion district

little tokyo

arts district

LITTLE TOKYO is the heart of the largest Japanese-American population in America. With over 3500 welcoming residents, and hundreds of shops Little Tokyo sees its fair share of tourism in DTLA.

ARTS DISTRICT is DTLA’s perfect mix of fine art galleries, creative loft style living, organic eating, and BEER, hosting the most eclectic mix of indie artisan showcases and micro-brewing companies in all of Los Angeles.

The HISTORIC CORE is revitalized with new bike lanes, parklettes, community gardens, outdoor concerts, artisan pop-ups, and 2 of the most highly anticipated self-guided art tours in the country.

Where SKID ROW meets the INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE DISTRICT, with community leaders and entrepreneurs willing to solve the problems of an area known for having the 2nd largest homeless population in the country.

The FASHION DISTRICT is a stitched oasis where fashion designers, wholesalers, market weeks, retailed fashion wares, accessories, textiles, and shoppers collide.

The Absolute Most:

OLD JAPANESE UNION CHURCH Think: 1922, East Coast Players, LAArtCore, World Class Theater, 30+ Years.

The Most:

JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM Think: Tradition, Exhibits, WW2, Sculpture, History, Extraordinary Origami.

The Almost:

The Metro Regional Connector Think: All of Downtown’s Districts Connected allowing passengers to transfer to Blue, Expo, Red and Purple Lines, bypassing Union Station.

The Utmost:

HAUSER WIRTH & SCHIMMEL Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art World, Manuela Restaurant, Art Exhibits, Installations.

The Most:

ANGEL CITY BREWERY Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local Entertainment, Karaoke, Comedy Night, New Mini-Festivals, Indie Art Shows.

The Almost:

Institute of Contemporary Art Think: Museum, 12,700Sqft., Industrial Building, 32-Year-Old Art Institution. Architecture by wHY, Public Programming, Retail Stores.

The Utmost:

historic core

NIGHT ON BROADWAY Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Theaters, Live Performances, Food Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds.

The Most:

the skidz

SMORGASBURG Think: Alameda Marketplace, 10,000 Visitors, Indie Artisan, Sunday, Food, Music, Vintage, Wellness, Donuts.

CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER Think: Designers. ShowCase, Market Week, Fashion, Accessories, Textiles, Fashion Run Way.

The Most:

DOWNTOWN ARTWALK Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebration, Gallery, Artists, Crepes, Local Entertainment, Food Trucks on 7th, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Bar Crawl.

LAMP/Union Rescue Mission/SkidRow Housing Trust Think: Non Profit, Giving, Public Service, Fundraising, Art Events.

SANTEE ALLEY Think: Bargains, SwapMeet, Bizarre, Street Dogs, Wigs, Wholesale Purses, Immitation Perfume.

The Almost:

Renovation of the Old Cecil Hotel Think: Nightstalker, Shining, American Horror Story, Hospice, Haunted.

TheROW Think: 1.3 million Sqft,. Multi-Use Complex, Residents, Shopping, Restaurants, Local Entertainment, Creative Office Spaces.

The Utmost:

BIGGER! BETTER! Wall Florist Market Think: Coral Forest, Farmer’s Market, Grilled Food, Aqua Frescas, Wholesale Flowers. Saturdays.

The Utmost:

JZenshuji a Sōtō Zen Temple Think: Shakyamuni Buddha, Community Garden, Meditation.

ARTISTS & FLEAS Think: Unique, Fashion, Art and Craft Show, Vintage, Food Trucks, Saturdays.

GRAND CENTRAL MARKET Think: Food Mart, Oyster Bar, Cafes, Spices, Historic, Produce, Traditional Foods, Variety, Landmark.

GLADY’S PARK Think: Concerts, Town Hall Meetings, Sports Court, Soup Lines, Community.

THE COOPER BUILDING Think: Historic Landmark, Huge Shopping Bags, Full Fashion, Designers, Showcase, Sample Sale, Men’s Suits.

top food picks

KAGAYA SUSHI GEN OYSTARS

BESTIA ZINK CAFE THE ALLEY

LE PETITE PARIS LITTLE DAMAGE

CREPES SANS FRONTIERES

THE ESCONDITE YXTE COCINA COMFORT LA

LOCALITA GUEDOS BRONZED AUSSIE

EAT

HEALTHY

<< EAT. DRINK. DANCE. SLEEP >>

CHOICES

Eastside Italian Deli (1929) 1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 (213) 250-2464 #eastsidedeli $$

Misturo Cafe (1935) 117 Japanese Village, 90012 (213) 613-1028 #misturocafe $$

La Luz del Dia (1959) 1 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-7495 #olverastreet $$

Clifton’s Cafeteria (1935) 648 S Broadway, LA, 90014 (213) 627-1673 #cliftonsla $$

Juice Crafters 702 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 689-4555 # $$

Pitchoun 545 S Olive St, LA 90013 (213) 689-3240 # $$

El Paso Inn (1930) 11 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (915) 772-4264 #elpasoinla $$

Casa La Golondrina (1930) 17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-4349 #lagolondrina $$$

Otomisan (1956) 2506 1/2 E 1st St., LA, 90033 (323) 526-1150 #otomisan $$$

Original Tommy’s (1946) 2575 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90057 (213) 389-9060 #originaltommys $

Green Grotto 541 S Spring St #133, 90013 (213) 265-7409 # $$

Little Damage Soft Serve 700 S Spring St, CA 90014 (213) 628-3443 # $$

Philippe Original (1908) 1001 N Alameda St., 90012 (213) 628-3781 #philippetheog $$

San Antonio Winery (1917) 737 Lamar Ave, LA 90031 (213) 382-8449 #santantoniowinery $$$

Cielito Lindo (1938) 1 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 687-4391 #cielitolindola $

Lanza Bros Market (1926) 337 E 1st Street LA, 90012 (213) 626-9132 #suehirocafe $$

Urth Cafe 451 S Hewitt St,LA 90013 (213) 628-3781 # $$

Zinc Cafe 580 Mateo St, LA 90013 (323) 825-5381 #zinccafeandmarke

HMS Bounty (1935) 3357 Wilshire Blvd LA, 90010 (213) 385-7275 #hmsbounty $$

Langer’s Deli (1947) 704 S Alvarado St., LA 90057 (213) 483-8050 #langersdeli $$

Original Pantry (1924) 2575 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90057 (213) 972-9279 #the_orignial_pantry $$

Pacific Dining Car (1920) 1310 W 6th Street, LA, 90017 (213) 483-6000 #pacificdiningcar $$$

The Alley (2007) 1820 Industrial #260, 90021 (213) 935-8189 # $$

Wild Living Food (2017) 760 S Main St, LA, CA 90014 #wildlivingfood $$$

Monty Bar (2011) 1222 W. 7th St. LA 90017 (213) 228-6000 #themontybar

Tony’s Saloon (2009) 2017 E. 7th St., LA, 90021 (213) 622-5523 #tonyssaloon $

Wendall’s Bar (2013) 656 S. Main St., LA, 90014 (213) 709-6156 #wendalldtla $

Bernedettes 1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 (213) 250-2464 #eastsidedeli $$

5 Star Bar 267 S Main St, LA, 90012 (213) 625-1037 #5starbar $

Down N Out Bar (1996) 501 S Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 221-7595 #dnobar

DRINK

Hank’s Bar (1954) 840 S Grand Ave, LA 90017 $ (213) 623-7718 #hanksbardtla $

Cana Rum Bar (2010) 714 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015 (213) 745-7092 #canarumbarla $$

General Lees (1890) 475 Gin LIng Way, LA 90012 (213) 625-7500 #generaleesla $

Lexington Bar (2014) King Eddy Saloon (1933) 129 E 3rd St, LA, CA 90013 131 E. 5th Street, LA, 90013 (213) 629-2023 (213) 291-5723 $ #kingeddysaloon $

Eighty Two (2014) 707 E 4th Pl, LA, CA 90013 (213) 626-8200 #eightytwola $$

Golden Gopher (1905) 114 W. 8th Street, LA, 90014 (213) 614-8001 #goldengopherla $

Love Song (2014) 446 S. Main St., LA 90013 (323) 284-5728 #thelovesongbar $$

Shoo Shoo Baby (2017) 717 W 7th St. LA, CA 90017 (213) 688-7755 #shooshoobaby $$$

eat.drink.

<<ratings>>

breweries>>

service decor

taste parking

Angel City Brewery (2013) 216 Alameda, LA, 90012 (213) 622-1261 #angelcitybeer $$

Arts District Brewing (2015) 828 Traction Ave, LA 90012 (213) 519-5887 #artsdistrictbrewing $$

Karl Strauss (2017) 600 Wilshire Bl., LA 90017 (213) 228-2739 #karlstraussbeer $$

community

3rd Generation (2015) 808 W. 7th St., LA 90013 (213) 627-8166 #3rdgenerationbar $$

Birds & Bees (2017) 207 S. Broadway, LA, 90012 (213) 537-0510 #birdsandbeesla $$

Church & State (2013) 1850 Industrial St, LA 90012 (213) 405-1434 #churchandstatebistro $$$

El Compadre (2014) 1248 S. Figueroa LA 90014 (213) 749-0025 #elcompadredtla $$

71 Above (2016) 633 W. 5th, LA 90013 (213) 712-2683 #71abovebar

$$$

Blu Jam (2017) 541 S. Spring St., LA 90013 (323) 951-9191 #hmsbounty $$

Coles (1908) 118 E. 6th St., LA 90014 (213) 622-4090 #colesdtla $$

Emerson Royce Bar (2015) 1936 E. 7th St, LA 90021 (213) 784-9006 #theemersonla $$$

Boomtown Brewery (2015) 700 Jackson St., LA 90012 (213) 709-6156 #boomtownbrewery $$

Mikkeller (2017) 330 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015 (213) 596-9005 #mikkellerbeer $$

Artisan House (2011) 614 S. Main St., LA 90013 (213) 622-6333 #artisanhousela $$

BoardRoom (2017) 135 N Grand Ave, LA 90012 213-972-8556 #boardroom_la $$

Crepes Sans Frontieres (2013) 541 S. Spring St., LA 90013 (213) 623-3606 #crepessansfrontieres $$

Figat7th 735 S Figueroa St #133 (213) 239-5654 # $$$

Iron Triangle (2016) 1581 Industrial St., LA 90021 (323) 364-4415 #irontrianglebrewing_dtla $$

Mumford Brewery (2015) 416 Boyd St., LA, 90013 www.mumfordbrewing.com #mumfordbrewing

Barcito (2015) 403 W. 12th St., LA 90014 (213) 415-1821 #barcitola $$

Bottega Louie (2009) 700 S. Grand Ave, LA 90014 (213) 802-1470 #bottegalouie $$$

District 711 S Hope St, LA 90015 (213) 612-3185 #

Escondite (1964) 410 Boyd St., LA 90013 (213) 626-1800 #theescondite

Beelman’s Pub (2014) 600 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 622-1022 #beelmansdtla $$

Broken Spanish 1050 S Flower St, LA 90015 (213) 749-1460 #brokenspanishla $$$

Don Chente (2015) 1248 S. Figueroa St., 90015 (213) 814-4865 #donchentedtla $$

Ham & Eggs Tavern (2013) 433 W. 8th St, LA, 90014 (213) 891-6939 #gohameggs $$

Bestia (2010) 2121 E 7th Pl, LA 90021 (213) 514-5724 #bestiadtla $$$

BS Taqueria (2015) 514 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 680-2600 #bstaqueria

Eat. Drink Americano (2012) 923 3rd St., LA 90012 (213) 620-0781 #eatdrinkamericano $$

Far Bar (2005) 347 E. 1st St., LA 90012 (213) 617-9990 #farbar_la $$

Brack Shop Tavern (2016) 525 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 232-8657 #brackshoptavern $$

Cerveteca DTLA (2014) 923 E. 3rd St., LA 90012 (213) 805-5862 #cervetecadtla

El Cholo (2010) 1037 S Flower St, LA 90015 (213) 746-7750 #elcholola $$

Kai Japanese Roots (2017) 542 S Broadway, LA 90013 (213) 232-4900 #kaijapaneseroots $$

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<<historic theaters>> $$

Belasco Theater (1926) 1050 S. Hill St., LA 90015 (213) 746-5670 #belascola $$

The Orpheum (1926) 842 S. Broadway, LA 90014 (877) 677-4386 #theorpheumtheater $$

The Globe (1913) 740 S Broadway, LA, 90014 (213) 489-1667 #globetheatrela $$

The Regent Theater (1914) 448 S. Main LA 90014 (323) 284-5727 #regenttheaterla $$

The Mayan (1927) 1038 S. Hill St., LA 90015 (213) 746-4287 #themayan $$

Theater at the ACE (1927) 929 S. Broadway, LA 90014 (213) 709-6156 #theater_acedtla $$

eat.drink. 17 The Yard House 17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-4349 #lagolondrina $$$

Mas Malo (2011) 515 W 7th St, LA 90014 (213) 985-4332 #masmalodtla $$

Stocking Frame 911 Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 488-0373 #stockingframe $$

LA Biergarten (2015) 750 S. Broadway LA 90014 213-628-3737 #labiergarten $$

Yxta Cocina (2009) 601 S Central Ave, LA 90021 (213) 622-5540 #yxta_cocinamexicana $$

Miro 888 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90017 (915) 772-4264 #mirodtla $$

Perch (2011) 448 S Hill St., L A 90013 (213) 802-1770 #perchlosangeles $$$

Rock and Reillys 615 S Flower St, LA 90017 (213) 537-0554 #rocknreillys $$

Little Bear (2012) 523 W. 7th St., LA 90021 (213) 622-8100 #littlebearla $$$

Le Petit Paris (2015) 418 S Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 217-4445 #lepetitparis_la $$$

Pez Cantina (2014) 401 S Grand Ave LA (213) 258-2280 #pezcantina

Library Bar (2007) 707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 (213) 614-0053 #librarybarla $$

Redwood Bar (1999) 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 (213) 680-2600 #redwoodbar $

Spitz (2011) 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 (213) 680-2600 #spitzpics $$

Preux & Proper (2014) 840 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 896-0090 #preuxandproper $$

Little Sister (2015) 523 W 7th St, LA 90017 (213) 628-3146 #littlesisterdtla $$

Wolf & Crane (2013) 366 E 2nd St, LA, CA 90012 (213) 935-8249 #wolfandcranebar $$

Spring Restaurant (2016) 257 S Spring St, LA 90012 (213) 372-5189 #springlosangeles $$$

Little Jewel (2014) 207 Ord St, L A 90012 (213) 620-0461 #littlejewel_la

Mezcalero DTLA (2017) 510 S. Broadway, LA 90013 (213) 628-3337 #mezcalerodtla $$

Vespaio (2015) 225 S. Grand Ave. LA 90012 (213) 221-7244 #vespaiodtla $$$

Villain’s Tavern (2010) 1356 Palmetto St, LA, 90013 (213) 613-0766 #villainstavern $$

Tom George (2017) 707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 (424) 362-6263 #tomgeorgerestaurant $$$

Red Bird (2014) 114 E 2nd St, LA 90012 (213) 788-1191 #redbirdla $$$

Wurstkuche (2008) 800 E. 3rd Street, LA 90013 (213) 687-4444 #wurstkuche $$

Westbound DTLA 300 S Santa Fe Ave 90013 (213) 262-9291 # $$$

Prank (2017) 1100 S Hope St, LA 90015 (213) 493-4786 #prankbar $$

Otium (2015) 222 S Hope St, LA 90012 (213) 935-8500 #otiumla $$$

drink.dance. Blue J’s (2016) 333 S Alameda St LA 90013 (213) 988-7326 #bluejlounge $$

Conga Room (2008) 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 (213) 745-0162 #congaroom $$

Elevate Lounge (2007) 811 Wilshire Blvd, LA 90014 (213) 623-7100 #elevatelounge $$

The Lash (2013) 117 Winston Ave, LA 90013 (213) 687-7723 #thelashsocial $

Continental Club (2014) 116 W 4th St., LA 90013 (213) 620-0279 #continentalclub

Exchange LA (2010) 618 S. Spring St., LA, 90013 (213) 627-8070 #exchangela $$

La Cita Bar 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #lacitabar

The Reserve (2015) 650 S. Spring St., 90014 (213) 327-0057 #thereserve $$

Grand Star Jazz (1946) 943 N Broadway (213) 626-2285 #grandstarjazzclub

Las Perlas (2010) 107 E. 6th, LA 90013 (213) 988-8355 #lasperlasla

$$$

Resident DTLA (2015) 428 S Hewitt St., LA 90013 www.residentdtla.com #residentdtla $$

Club Soho (2013) 333 S. Boylston St, LA 90017 (213) 989-7979 #clubsohola $$

eat. drink. (dance). sleep. Bar & Kitchen (2014) @O Hotel 819 S. Flower St. LA 90017 (213) 784-3048 #barandkitchen

Brasserie Sheraton Hotel 711 S. Hope St. LA 90017 (213) 488-3500 #sheratonladt

Multiply Bar (2016) Kawada Hotel 416 S. Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 988-0826 #multiply.la

gLance Lobby Bar (2010) JW Marriott 900 W Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 765-8600 #jalalive

Galaxy Bar (1923) Millennium Biltmore 506 S. Grand Ave., LA 90071 (213) 624-1011 #biltmorehotel

Invention Bar (2013) Athletic Club 431 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 625-2211 #laac

Nixon Lounge (2014) Luxe City Center Hotel 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 (213)745-0162 #luxecitycenter

Rooftop & Spin (2012) Standard Hotel 555 S Flower St., LA 90017 (213) 439-3065 #spinstandardla

WGP4 (2010) Ritz Carlton 900 W. Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 743-8800 #ritzcarltonla

Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #westinbonaventure

Los Angeles Hotel (2017) 333 S Figueroa St, LA 90071 (213) 617-1133 #thelahotel

NOE (2011) Omni Hotel 251 S Olive St, LA 90012 (213) 617-3300 #omnihotel

Tuck Hotel 820 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 947-3815 #

Hotel Figueroa (1976) 939 S Figueroa St, LA 90015 (213) 627-8971 #

18 Social & Metropolis Indigo Hotel 899 Francisco St, LA 90017 (213) 232-8800 #-

Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #westinbonaventure

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18 To be or not to be? dtla theater guide

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ahmanson theater bob baker’s 24 street theater marionette theater

As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies, the Ahmanson proudly continues their 50-year tradition of using the art of theatre to broaden horizons and illuminate new perspectives. On Stage Now: RED SHOES a beloved fairytale and Academy Award®-winning movie, that seduced audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession, possession, and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. .Show runs September 15th through October 1st. 135 N Grand Avenue, LA, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772.

Baker died 2014 but he left behind a lifetime worth of smiles and memories, 1,000’s of enchanting, hand-crafted puppets, the beautiful Cultural-Historical landmark. On Stage Now: “HALLOWE’EN SPOOKTACULAR” a delightful, family-friendly, hour long musical revue, set to haunting and jazzy holiday-themed tunes celebrating nearly every decade with refreshments after the show in Baker’s charmingly thrilling historical Party Room. 1345 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026. (213) 250-9995.

latino american theater center

east west players

Established in 1965, East West Players has been hailed as the nation’s leading Asian American theater troupe for our award-winning productions that blend Eastern and Western movement, costumes, language, and music. EWP has premiered more than 100 plays and musicals about the Asian Pacific American experience and has held more than 1,000 readings and workshops. East West Players will be presenting their 52nd Anniversary Season, THE COMPANY WE KEEP, taking place from Fall 2017 through Summer 2018, featuring The Robey Theatre Company, Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC), and the Los Angeles LGBT Center, including two world premieres, an acclaimed revival, and the LA premiere of an award-winning Broadway musical.120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

la opera

Since 1948 The LA Opera has maintained a talented roster of resident artists, young singers who perform regularly in main stage productions as well as the company’s community programs under the personal supervision of Peter Hemmings, Plácido Domingo, Kent Nagano, and current Music Director James Conlon. On Stage Now: LA Opera is preparing for their 2017/2018 season, and while season tickets and chances to engage with community workshops (including Opera Camp and Pre-Opera Talks) are plentiful this summer, the world will have to wait to enjoy the grandeur of soaring falsettos and baritone performances with the first season opener of CARMEN starring Ana MarÍa MartÍnez through October 1st. 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

This arts organization built in 1928 as a Carriage House, once home to the working horses of the grand Victorian homes in this neighborhood. On Stage Now: Two political prisoners are allowed to interact with one another for one hour a week — but must remain in their chairs and never stand. As they entertain each other with stories of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, we witness the power of theater to transport them, and us, into the realm of the imagination, even as we remain bound to our seats. September 9th through Oct 16th. 1117 West 24th Street LA, CA 90007. 213 -745-6516.

PHYLISIA RASHAD IN HEAD OF PASSES AT THE MARK TAPER FORUM

mark taper forum

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, this theatre creates an extraordinary connection between artists and audiences that only starts on the stage, reflecting the community it serves as one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies for over 50-years. Coming Soon: The Mark Taper Forum is preparing to present HEAD OF PASSES with an astonishing, deeply moving new drama about family, acceptance, and the power of faith from MacArthur “Genius Award”-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (The Brother/Sister Plays), featuring Tony Award® winner Phylicia Rashad Show runs from September 13th to October 22nd. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772.

For over 29 years the Latino American Theater has provided a world-class arts center for those pursuing artistic excellence. Still excited about the renaming of one of five theaters in honor of award-winning Mexican American actress and community activist Lupe Ontiveros, who was a founding member of the company, it looks like LATC is preparing for their fall season, with little on the calendar besides their popular Art Walk pop up, held every 2nd Thursday of the month. Indie artists, guest djs, and a full bar offered by the theater house in the main lobby make for a memorable Art Walk adventure every time. 514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

redcat

Through performances, exhibitions, screenings, and literary events, REDCAT introduces diverse audiences, students and artists to the most influential developments in the arts from around the world, and gives artists in this region the creative support they need to achieve national and international stature. Coming Soon: Faustin Linyekula/Studios Kabako: Sur les traces de Dinozord The riveting and elegant work of Congolese choreographer and writer Faustin Linyekula nurtures hope in the face of the ongoing legacy of war and ruin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo beginning September 28th through September 30th. 631 W. 2nd Street, LA, CA 90012.

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