L.A. is famous for its street art, so it makes sense that the exhibit Beyond the Streets would make its home in the City of Angels. Paintings, sculptures, photography, installations and more are showcased in a 40,000-square-foot industrial indoor and outdoor space downtown. BANKSY, Shepard Fairey, AIKO and Guerrilla Girls are just a few examples of the legendary artists whose work is displayed.
‘Sweating it out’ has taken on new meaning thanks to Shapehouse. An urban sweat lodge, Shapehouse is a place where busy Angelenos can sweat out the day’s stresses in their own 165-degree cocoon. Upon arrival, guests are given thick socks and a sweat suit to change into. For the next 55 minutes, they lie in nylon sleeping bags on a bed similar to a massage table. Glowing skin and stress reduction are just two of the reported benefits.
Ear piercings have had a renaissance recently. From constellation piercings (placed to look like a constellation) to multiple linear, upper lobe piercings, the sky is the limit. For L.A. girls, the daith piercing, one that passes through the innermost cartilage fold, is where it’s at. Unlike the rusty silver hoop and ball earrings of yesteryear, jewelry designers have caught on to the trend to create beautiful gold and gemstone-embellished earrings specifically for the daith. It’s an unexpected and dramatic way to step up your piercing game without resorting to extremes.
Custom sandal store Amanu in West Hollywood is taking an old school concept and updating it for today’s fast fashion world. Customers can choose from one of 10 core styles available in black or nude and pick the color for the leather straps. Then, in-store cobblers custom-fit the shoe to their foot, and the sandals are ready within 30 minutes. It’s a genius concept, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Amanu starts popping up in other major U.S. cities soon.