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The Stronghold
The Stronghold 1625 Abbot Kinney Blvd, LA The Stronghold has been making jeans in LA for more than 100 years. It is what they do. But they sell more than that. In keeping with California’s rugged western, not quite cowboy, theme, The Stronghold also sells Stetsons, leather jackets, and… sweatshirts.
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Yony
Yony 118 S. La Brea Ave. LA TheYony retail space is minimalist. White walls and floor allow the articles of clothing on the rack, and maybe a painting or two, to stand out. It’s a risky play since it is so easy to come of as the final day of a closeout sale and if all you have to focus on is the clothes, they better be good. The clothes are a riff on classic country club athleisure and a…
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Union: kids these days
Union: kids these days
Union LA 110 South La Brea Ave. Los Angeles It started as a bunch of counterculture kids in NYC, then they expanded to LA, where Chris Gibbs continues to move forward today. The racks feature design centered casual and streetwear. They are all unique and all wearable. Price points are what you would expect of direct from the designer items but if you have the money this place beats every big…
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Nifty Finds
Americans are notorious for super-sizing many things but hair accessories aren't typically applied to this notion. This new piece of public art weighs 400 lbs and has a 7 ft strand of hair made from powder coated steel entangled through it. This larger than life comb stand was created by Knowhow Shop LA for the city of Roanoke and it probably excites me a tad too much.
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Here are some storefront shots of Substance in Torrance, LA.
This LA boutique stocks brands like Margiela, Mink Pink, Evil Twin, Daniel Pallilo and our own Blood is The New Black!
While in town we stopped by for a look (and maybe some shopping fun). The store is very gallery meets novelty shop which we loved.
(check out that carebear display! Why is that not in my room?)
Next time you are in the area stop by Substance for something quirky, unconventional and bold.
