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EVERYTHING CULTURAL IN THE CITY OF ANGELS

May 17

May 15

We are pleased to announce the release of our Capture Book for the Race To Erase Live Auction Event held this past Friday. Included are two videos from the event including the exit walk from the fashion show by L'Agence and a Capturing the Crowd video.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@themarvelousmrsmccartney @tiacarrere @virg1906 @sloankivo @peterthomasrothofficial @annazuckerman joannehorowitz @minazibayibeauty @ashleyabryan @dianneburnett @eseniya_balashova @hilaryshor @laurengibson @laurenkettering @faryalganjehei #theracetoerasems #nancydavis #fairmontcenturyplazahotel @nancydavis @andygelb @slatepr #multiplesclerosis #joannehorowitz #hilaryschor #tiacarrera #peterthomasroth @degenpenner @mrmaer @merleginsberg @icandyla @drotars @lagencefashion #lagencefashion

May 14

RACE TO ERASE MS

EXIT WALK FOR L’AGENCE

Nancy Davis has been producing her Race to Erase MS charity for thirty one years - always with a dolled up crowd, peppy fashion show and entertainment - but morever, the many millions she's raised are on their way, with medical research, to eradicating the dreaded disease. This year's included a runway events by sponsor L'Agence and singer Nastasha Bedingfield.

ADDED BONUS: We will be releasing TODAY our capture book of this event including photos of those dressed to the 9’s, the stunning L’Agence fashion show including the exit walk, and insightful fashion coverage from Merle’s Closet.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about the Los Angeles FashionAwards please visit https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@themarvelousmrsmccartney @tiacarrere @virg1906 @sloankivo @peterthomasrothofficial @annazuckerman joannehorowitz @minazibayibeauty @ashleyabryan @dianneburnett @eseniya_balashova @hilaryshor @laurengibson @laurenkettering @faryalganjehei #theracetoerasems #nancydavis #fairmontcenturyplazahotel @nancydavis @andygelb @slatepr #multiplesclerosis #joannehorowitz #hilaryschor #tiacarrera #peterthomasroth @degenpenner @mrmaer @merleginsberg @icandyla @drotars @lagencefashion #lagencefashion

May 12

RACE TO ERASE MS

Nancy Davis has been producing her Race to Erase MS charity for thirty one years - always with a dolled up crowd, peppy fashion show and entertainment - but morever, the many millions she's raised are on their way, with medical research, to eradicating the dreaded disease. This year's included a runway events by sponsor L'Agence and singer Nastasha Bedingfield.

ADDED BONUS: This Tuesday we will be releasing our capture book of this event including photos of those dressed to the 9’s, the stunning L’Agence fashion show including the exit walk, and insightful fashion coverage from Merle’s Closet.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about the Los Angeles FashionAwards please visit https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@themarvelousmrsmccartney @tiacarrere @virg1906 @sloankivo @peterthomasrothofficial @annazuckerman joannehorowitz @minazibayibeauty @ashleyabryan @dianneburnett @eseniya_balashova @hilaryshor @laurengibson @laurenkettering @faryalganjehei #theracetoerasems #nancydavis #fairmontcenturyplazahotel @nancydavis @andygelb @slatepr #multiplesclerosis #joannehorowitz #hilaryschor #tiacarrera #peterthomasroth @degenpenner @mrmaer @merleginsberg @icandyla @drotars

May 6

Catching up with artist Chuck Arnoldi this past week was a real pleasure. Not only is he an extremely talented painter/sculptor and designer, but Chuck's a walking history book of Southern Californian culture dating back to the 60's. Without a doubt, one of the most interesting people you could hope to meet. And his work just gets better and better. #chuckarnoldi @charlesarnoldi

May 4

The launch for this past week's Daily Front Row Los Angeles Fashion Awards held at The Beverly Hills Hotel is now live at Lamoodboard.com We were able to capture the incredible glamour of the event and are so happy to share it with you. To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about the Awards please visit https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal. And be sure to check out our capture book of this event while visiting our website.

@erinwalshstyle. @bluprintpr @purplepr @LindaGaunt @ToddSnyder #ToddSnyder @degenpenner @mrmaer @bcompleted #bcompleted @luxurylaw @bobmackie #bobmackie #ryanmurphyproductions @hairbyadir #hairbyadir @brandusaniro #brandusaniro @eddie2275 @wolkmorais #wolkmorais @cameronsilver #cameronsilver @_elsa.hosk_ #_elsa.hosk_ @styleofhoskelsa #styleofhoskelsa @lisarinna #lisarinna #harryrhamlin @anastasiasoare #anastasiasoare #claudiasoare #krisjenner #madisonrian @karinabnyc #karinabnyc @sahilgsalathia #sahilgsalathia @cdicelove13 #cdicelove13 @danielecarettoni #danielecarettoni @corinamihailalarpin @mslaurenmaxwell #lafashionawards @lafashionp @dailyfrontrow #dailyfrontrow #lafw @tyfrench

May 3

May 3

LOS ANGELES FASHION AWARDS

You may have read about the winners/presenters at the Daily Fashion Los Angeles Awards - but what you didn’t see: the wildest and winningest array outfits this fashion reporter has seen in a long time- and that is saying something. Check out our preview. The rest coming on Friday.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about the Fashion Awards please visit https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal. And be sure to check out our capture book of this event while visiting our website.

@erinwalshstyle. @bluprintpr @purplepr @LindaGaunt @ToddSnyder #ToddSnyder @degenpenner @mrmaer @bcompleted #bcompleted @luxurylaw @bobmackie #bobmackie #ryanmurphyproductions @hairbyadir #hairbyadir @brandusaniro #brandusaniro @eddie2275 @wolkmorais #wolkmorais @cameronsilver #cameronsilver @_elsa.hosk_ #_elsa.hosk_ @styleofhoskelsa #styleofhoskelsa @lisarinna #lisarinna #harryrhamlin @anastasiasoare #anastasiasoare #claudiasoare #krisjenner #madisonrian @karinabnyc #karinabnyc @sahilgsalathia #sahilgsalathia @cdicelove13 #cdicelove13 @danielecarettoni #danielecarettoni @corinamihailalarpin @mslaurenmaxwell #lafashionawards @lafashionp @dailyfrontrow #dailyfrontrow #lafw @tyfrench @amelie.anstett

Apr 25

Here are just a few of our shots from our Capture Book series of the Pickwick Vintage Show that took place last weekend and we published yesterday. To review the full Capture Book which includes insightful fashion commentary from Merle’s Closet plus video and full page fashion spreads please visit lamoodboard.com and please follow us here at #icandyla

@dearjuju @eleanors.closet @daaaaayviiid @jasmina.tv @kikos.kloset @francisco.alcazar @curatorial_dept @blythemarks
@lhmaxwell17 @michellelainedesigns @yvesrothman @the_a_l_e @fernmercantile @coachwithholly @notch_la @funklectique_vintage @irene_coyazo @ian.lomas @pickwickvintage @new_found @fionatronson @judyjimenezvisutsiri @lilyannesh @yoram @mollytodd_
@butchwaxvintage @butchwaxvintageclothing @alexa_sp @kleokola @literallytrina @tophergrizzly @brady.mulhern @degenpenner @mrmaer #playeronego @playeronego @ascendant_auditys #ascendant_auditys @debutanteclothing #debutanteclothing

Apr 23

Maybe the best thing about wearing vintage - and there are many: those great prices, harkening back to cooler eras, a way of showing a penchant for individual style (no one will have what you're wearing), the joy of sifting through a quarry to find what speaks to you - is the story behind the piece. Yes, fashion as storytelling. What you're wearing is suddenly a conversation piece: its era, its provenance, how you chose to style it. There are beaucoup de conversations at the monthly Pickwick Vintage Show at The Row DTLA: its 70 plus vendors and their loyal flocks don't do costume party. They do them - splendiferously. Singularly. I used to think vintage chicks, vintage chic, were camp - even kitsch. Shopping Pickwick a couple times, I now see them - us - as full-fledged epicureans.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about PICKWICK please visit https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal. And be sure to check out our capture book of this event while visiting our website.

@dearjuju @eleanors.closet @daaaaayviiid @jasmina.tv @kikos.kloset @francisco.alcazar @curatorial_dept @blythemarks
@lhmaxwell17 @michellelainedesigns @yvesrothman @the_a_l_e @fernmercantile @coachwithholly @notch_la @funklectique_vintage @irene_coyazo @ian.lomas @pickwickvintage @new_found @fionatronson @judyjimenezvisutsiri @lilyannesh @yoram @mollytodd_
@butchwaxvintage @butchwaxvintageclothing @alexa_sp @kleokola @literallytrina @tophergrizzly @brady.mulhern @degenpenner @mrmaer #playeronego @playeronego @ascendant_auditys #ascendant_auditys @debutanteclothing #debutanteclothing

Apr 2

Mar 26

You always know a soiree at Maxfield on Melrose is going to be a visual feast. Designer Willy Chavarria, fave of Billie
Eilish, had his spring/summer collection debut at Maxfield, which brought out muse, rapper YG, in head to toe Willy wear - including silver gloves - lots of Willy wannabe's - and a full gamut of thrifters, goths, leather lovers and neo-punks who spend big bucks to look rebellious. Viva Maxfield! CFA-award winning NY designer Willy Chavarria, who has worked for Nick Graham, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, is so CFDA-winning major with his namesake line, he's broken into Maxfield. One his muses, rapper YG, came to the Maxfield opening party in all-Willy, while Chavarria says his other muses include: "Billie Eilish - and Madonna."

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal. And be sure to check out our capture book of this event while visiting our website.

@willychavarrianewyork @yg @yummiluvsu @jennaagilanou @thestyleguyde @yannsummers @sabrinak______ @daniellelevitt @mhmmike @newyawkvibez @leilovv @ayearchurro @phill.up @anasaavedra @pechuga_vintage @_ronben_ @ciscogeorge @lakrisbrand @1tsari @n.3mmm @falizerome @andreanicolejames @tripl3lex @maxineashley #PurplePR @PurplePR @SarahfromMaxfield #sarahfrommaxfield @matthewmaxfieldla @matthewamendolaro #matthewfrommaxfieldla @willychavaria #willychavaria #brandgroup #Brittanyconcannon @BrittanyConcannon @degenpenner @mrmaer @merleginsberg @icandyla @drotars #yg

Mar 26

LAmoodboard is happy to announce the release of their CAPTURE BOOK for the Willy Chavarria | Maxfield opening party with Rapper YG. We captured the incredible styles of all who attended and published a definitive tome of the event including video. The direct link to the Capture Book is https://lamoodboard.com/cb16

CFA-award winning NY designer Willy Chavarria, who has worked for Nick Graham, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, is so CFDA-winning major with his namesake line, he's broken into Maxfield. One his muses, rapper YG, came to the Maxfield opening party in all-Willy, while Chavarria says his other muses include: "Billie Eilish - and Madonna."

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal. And be sure to check out our capture book of this event while visiting our website.

@willychavarrianewyork @yg @yummiluvsu @jennaagilanou @thestyleguyde @yannsummers @sabrinak______ @daniellelevitt @mhmmike @newyawkvibez @leilovv @ayearchurro @phill.up @anasaavedra @pechuga_vintage @_ronben_ @ciscogeorge @lakrisbrand @1tsari @n.3mmm @falizerome @andreanicolejames @tripl3lex @maxineashley #PurplePR @PurplePR #sarahfrommaxfield @matthewmaxfieldla @matthewamendolaro #matthewfrommaxfieldla @willychavaria #willychavaria #brandgroup #Brittanyconcannon @BrittanyConcannon @degenpenner @mrmaer @merleginsberg @icandyla @drotars #yg

Mar 25

WILLY CHAVARRIA | MAXFIELD
CFA-award winning NY designer Willy Chavarria, who has worked for Nick Graham, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, is so CFDA-winning major with his namesake line, he's broken into Maxfield. One his muses, rapper YG, came to the Maxfield opening party in all-Willy, while Chavarria says his other muses include: "Billie Eilish - and Madonna."

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal. And be sure to check out our capture book of this event while visiting our website.

@willychavarrianewyork @yg @yummiluvsu @jennaagilanou @thestyleguyde @yannsummers @sabrinak______ @daniellelevitt @mhmmike @newyawkvibez @leilovv @ayearchurro @phill.up @yummiluvsu @jennaagilano @anasaavedra @pechuga_vintage @_ronben_ @ciscogeorge @lakrisbrand @1tsari @n.3mmm @falizerome @andreanicolejames @tripl3lex @maxineashley #PurplePR @PurplePR @SarahfromMaxfield #sarahfrommaxfield @matthewmaxfieldla @matthewamendolaro #matthewfrommaxfieldla @willychavaria #willychavaria #brandgroup #Brittanyconcannon @BrittanyConcannon @degenpenner @mrmaer @merleginsberg @icandyla @drotars #yg

Mar 23

OR BAR OSCAR PARTY
It was my pleased-as-punch pleasure to guest host the First Annual OSC-Or's party at my home-away-from-home, Weho's divinely-decadently-decorated Or Bar. Co-owners Rob Novinger, Stevie Schestag, mgr Darren Kendrick and dj Jason Wimberly held down the fort; I welcomed guests to the Art Deco styled lounge. Of course, Or denizens dressed appropriately.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

#robvinger #orbar #orbarweho #stevieschetag #colombecoffee #rishitea #playeronego #thomaslavin #destinbass, @lyndallhobbs, #lionelgeneste, #jasonwimberly, #discobingo, #destinbass #SusanAnderson, #frenchfluffy #natashakaplan @robnovinger@orbar #stevieschestag #darrenkendrick @playeronego @wimberlean @susananderson @thomaslavin @destinbass @lionel geneste @scottkz @photographerformen @douglasstevenmorton @frecklefacefashion @juliaclancey @destinbass @the.real.thomas.lavin @patriciasmets @charlie8longoria @degenpenner @mrmaer

Mar 21

HOLLYWOOD FRAGRANCE
What does Hollywood smell like? Some might say green grass (both kinds). But now there are twin fragrances claiming to bottle Hollywood:
Hollywood Sunrise and Hollywood Sunset, created for the Hollywood sign's 100th birthday. What??? it doesn't look a day over 50!
Therelease party brought out a well dressed, well tressed and sweet-smelling crowd. Let's face it, the smell of Hollywood is
indeed green: money.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@judyjimenezvisutsiri @juliaclancey kimberlywallislicht @amillardf @virgilthrillheart @rebeccaseyes @michela_goldschmied @mattmckenley @missgoldschmied pirateinpearlslondon @ms.patriciawilson @eva_dishanni @vincespinnato @sairalax #hollywoodchamberofcommerce #hollywoodfragrances_ @hollywoodfragrances_

Mar 19

Art Deco Society Los Angeles

Art deco architecture abounds in our fair city - as do fashion shows, of late. But it took The Art Deco Society of L.A. - which supports
preservation, Deco walks, holds dress up balls- to bring them together. An Art Deco fashion show, held in that most beauteous of
L.A. Deco temples, Bullock's Wilshire (now Southwestern Law School), included costumes from famed films worn by appropriately marcel
waved models - all from the storied collection of Hollywood historian Greg Schreiner. The direct link to this show may be seen at https://lamoodboard.com/icandyla-events-2/ This will include the members who showed up for the show dressed to the 9’s highlighted here.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@gregschreiner @artdeco_la #vintageevent #artdeco #streamlinemoderne #vintageevent #artdeco #streamlinemoderne #artdeco #artdecoca #1920s #1930s #vintageevents #streamlinemoderne @bella_lou_gosi @girlwiththeredshoes @_studiohira_ @claudia_orange @danicamichaela #juliaalbertrecht #swapmeet-chronicles #hannavictorii #cassaleeh #maris_closet #losangeles #bullockswilshire #erte #erté #fashionshow #artdeco #artdecosociety #artdecosocietyoflosangeles #artdeco_la @hollywoodrevisited #hollywoodrevisited

Mar 19

Art deco architecture abounds in our fair city - as do fashion shows, of late. But it took The Art Deco Society of L.A. - which supports preservation, Deco walks, holds dress up balls- to bring them together. An Art Deco fashion show, held in that most beauteous of L.A. Deco temples, Bullock's Wilshire (now Southwestern Law School), included costumes from famed films worn by appropriately marcel waved models - all from the storied collection of Hollywood historian Greg Schreiner. The direct link to this show including the viewers can be seen at https://lamoodboard.com/icandyla-events-2/

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@gregschreiner @artdeco_la #vintageevent #artdeco #streamlinemoderne #vintageevent #artdeco #streamlinemoderne #artdeco #artdecoca #1920s #1930s #vintageevents #streamlinemoderne @bella_lou_gosi @girlwiththeredshoes @_studiohira_ @claudia_orange @danicamichaela #juliaalbertrecht #swapmeet-chronicles #hannavictorii #cassaleeh #maris_closet #losangeles #bullockswilshire #erte #erté #fashionshow #artdeco #artdecosociety #artdecosocietyoflosangeles #artdeco_la @hollywoodrevisited #hollywoodrevisited

Mar 14

Mar 7

The fourth annual Frieze Los Angeles blew into town - more specifically, Santa Monica's Barker Hangar - on Thursday Feb 29, housing eclectic art work from over 95 international galleries. Born in London in 2003 out of the 1993 British art magazine of the same name, Frieze LA opened on the Paramount Lot in 1999, instantly becoming the cultural/social event of the season. Thursday night's excitement had local culture collectors whipped up into an anything-but-chill frenzy, extending their costumes - a word I use to describe these sartorial choices because aesthetics aren't just an outside job: they start in your gut and work their way out. We spotted lots of walking works of art at Frieze - heating up the big tent into a kind of cultural circus.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@glitterdayz @christinashadle @danidazey @loveandloathingla @lalauraloo @thegracemattei @sophsorrentino @emilyyysinger @bjpandabear @mayagarabedian @grantalexandra @jessicatrentpr @brenna.pierose @vivianrey_ @eleanors.closet @simplynef @degenpenner @mrmaer #friezeofficial #friezelosangeles @artpopbycarly @girlacne @maximilist_official @florawildes @obeatz @natethedirector @chipsheridan @heidy_garay_studio @only1_khin @laurenfonda @jarensavage @miriamshyti @emiliayinla @linakoganart @thejasonbentley

Mar 6

FRIEZE Los Angeles

The fourth annual Frieze Los Angeles blew into town - more specifically, Santa Monica's Barker Hangar - on Thursday Feb 29, housing eclectic art work from over 95 international galleries. Born in London in 2003 out of the 1993 British art magazine of the same name, Frieze LA opened on the Paramount Lot in 1999, instantly becoming the cultural/social event of the season. Thursday night's excitement had local culture collectors whipped up into an anything-but-chill frenzy, extending their costumes - a word I use to describe these sartorial choices because aesthetics aren't just an outside job: they start in your gut and work their way out. We spotted lots of walking works of art at Frieze - heating up the big tent into a kind of cultural circus.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@glitterdayz @christinashadle @danidazey @loveandloathingla @lalauraloo @thegracemattei @sophsorrentino @emilyyysinger @bjpandabear @mayagarabedian @grantalexandra @jessicatrentpr @brenna.pierose @vivianrey_ @eleanors.closet @simplynef @degenpenner @mrmaer #friezeofficial #friezelosangeles @artpopbycarly @girlacne @maximilist_official @florawildes @obeatz @natethedirector @chipsheridan @heidy_garay_studio @only1_khin @laurenfonda @jarensavage @miriamshyti @emiliayinla @linakoganart @thejasonbentley

Mar 5

The fourth annual Frieze Los Angeles blew into town - more specifically, Santa Monica's Barker Hangar - on Thursday Feb 29, housing eclectic art work from over 95 international galleries. Born in London in 2003 out of the 1993 British art magazine of the same name, Frieze LA opened on the Paramount Lot in 1999, instantly becoming the cultural/social event of the season. Thursday night's excitement had local culture collectors whipped up into an anything-but-chill frenzy, extending their costumes - a word I use to describe these sartorial choices because aesthetics aren't just an outside job: they start in your gut and work their way out. We spotted lots of walking works of art at Frieze - heating up the big tent into a kind of cultural circus.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@glitterdayz @christinashadle @danidazey @loveandloathingla @lalauraloo @thegracemattei @sophsorrentino @emilyyysinger @bjpandabear @mayagarabedian @grantalexandra @jessicatrentpr @brenna.pierose @vivianrey_ @eleanors.closet @simplynef @degenpenner @mrmaer #friezeofficial #friezelosangeles @artpopbycarly @girlacne @maximilist_official @florawildes @obeatz @natethedirector @chipsheridan @heidy_garay_studio @only1_khin @laurenfonda @jarensavage @miriamshyti @emiliayinla @linakoganart @thejasonbentley

Mar 1

The fourth annual Frieze Los Angeles blew into town - more specifically, Santa Monica's Barker Hangar - on Thursday Feb 29, housing eclectic art work from over 95 international galleries. Born in London in 2003 out of the 1993 British art magazine of the same name, Frieze LA opened on the Paramount Lot in 1999, instantly becoming the cultural/social event of the season. Thursday night's excitement had local culture collectors whipped up into an anything-but-chill frenzy, extending their costumes - a word I use to describe these sartorial choices because aesthetics aren't just an outside job: they start in your gut and work their way out. We spotted lots of walking works of art at Frieze - heating up the big tent into a kind of cultural circus.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@glitterdayz @christinashadle @danidazey @loveandloathingla @lalauraloo @thegracemattei @sophsorrentino @emilyyysinger @bjpandabear @mayagarabedian @grantalexandra @jessicatrentpr @brenna.pierose @vivianrey_ @eleanors.closet @simplynef @degenpenner @mrmaer #friezeofficial #friezelosangeles

Feb 28

Bella Bella Bella! An awards season fete for the video release of “Poor Things” at the Wilshire Ebell showed off the film’s fantasy Victorian goth in an atmosphere bedecked with ‘baby Bellas’: small pale models in long black wigs, puffed sleeves, ruffle tops, wide shorts, boots (a la Emma Stone), dancing against a background of Holly Waddington’s award winning costumes on mannequins. Selfie stylistas in this Insta-influenced crowd created their own wildly inventive would-be Bella’s.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal. Music courtesy of DEVO

@searchlightpics @teamjordanah @bateeza @jackierjacobson @karimaelhakkaoui @thegracemattei @danidazey @loveandloathingla @lalauraloo @ansley.hutchinson @itserikarose @crriiccckkks @ava.maee @nicoleenaidrich @carlyknighht @yasmine_sahid @amandajustvibin @abigailouise @snowpea14 @awardswatch feeyuplarue @makaylasterbentz @kameronrasmussen @tcforyou @degenpenner @mrmaer @hollywaddingtoncostume #asos #pennypairs #uniqlo #betseyjohnson #escadaofficial #dior #fashionnova
#azaleawangofficial #wildroseandsparrow #chicwish.official #chicwish #skimslookalike #normakamali #danafoleynyc @icandyla

Feb 20

The almost thirty year old L.A. Art Show opened at the DTLA Convention Center on Valentine’s Day evening), with artists, gallerists and exhibition booths from near and far-flung places. And where art goes, fashion always follows – as visual aesthetics are simply - visual aesthetics. As you can see here.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal. Music courtesy of the Brian Jonestown Massacre.

@trashley33333 @designdain @altervision3d @malcolmiancross_art @laartshow @brendalee225676 @homeirastyle @dakshoots @hibiscustv @kayefreeman_art @patriciatorkan @afsylevy @jasz.21 @austinashburn4 @maxiandchina @carolinedanneman2019 @icandyla @drotars @merleginsberg @nathalie_rubin @degenpenner @mrmaer #laartshow #friezeofficial
#lafw #zimmermann #dolcegabbana #balenciaga #farfetch #dollskill #fendi #dior #asos #forthestarsfashionhouse #jimmychoo #vancleefarpels #alexandermcqueen #louisvuitton

Feb 19

The almost thirty year old L.A. Art Show opened at the DTLA Convention Center on Valentine’s Day evening), with artists, gallerists and exhibition booths from near and far-flung places. And where art goes, fashion always follows – as visual aesthetics are simply - visual aesthetics. As you can see here.

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column, “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal. Music courtesy of the Brian Jonestown Massacre.

@trashley33333 @designdain @altervision3d @malcolmiancross_art @laartshow @brendalee225676 @homeirastyle @dakshoots @hibiscustv @kayefreeman_art @patriciatorkan @alsylevy @jasz.21 @austinashburn4 @maxiandchina @carolinedanneman2019 @icandyla @drotars @merleginsberg @nathalie_rubin @degenpenner @mrmaer #laartshow #friezeofficial
#lafw #zimmermann #dolcegabbana #balenciaga #farfetch #dollskill #fendi #dior #asos #forthestarsfashionhouse #jimmychoo #vancleefarpels #alexandermcqueen #louisvuitton

Feb 7

THIS PAST SATURDAY: It’s hard to believe I was a Pickwick Vintage virgin till recently. Busting my Pickwick cherry, I’m already an addict. The big baby of Big Daddy vintage king Richard Wainwright is no longer just the domain of thrifters antiquarians or 90’s obsessed kids. I found rare delights from Chanel, Gucci, Ferragamo, McQueen, Celine: bags, glasses, dresses, sweater, etc, goods – all pristine, all priced far lower than expected. Sure, Crossroads has deals – Out of the Closet has steals – but Pickwick is a true vintage lover’s dream, with better goods and better prices for them than I’ve seen anywhere else. I’m going back for jewelry, evening bags, 70’s dresses, patchwork leather jackets -

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@dearjuju @eleanors.closet @daaaaayviiid @jasmina.tv @kikos.kloset @francisco.alcazar @curatorial_dept @blythemarks
@lhmaxwell17 @michellelainedesigns @yvesrothman @the_a_l_e @fernmercantile @coachwithholly @notch_la @funklectique_vintage @irene_coyazo @ian.lomas @pickwickvintage @new_found

Feb 7

THIS PAST SATURDAY: It’s hard to believe I was a Pickwick Vintage virgin till recently. Busting my Pickwick cherry, I’m already an addict. The big baby of Big Daddy vintage king Richard Wainwright is no longer just the domain of thrifters antiquarians or 90’s obsessed kids. I found rare delights from Chanel, Gucci, Ferragamo, McQueen, Celine: bags, glasses, dresses, sweater, etc, goods – all pristine, all priced far lower than expected. Sure, Crossroads has deals – Out of the Closet has steals – but Pickwick is a true vintage lover’s dream, with better goods and better prices for them than I’ve seen anywhere else. I’m going back for jewelry, evening bags, 70’s dresses, patchwork leather jackets -

To view who was wearing what and relevant backstory about this event please visit our website https://lamoodboard.com and read fashion writer extraordinaire Merle Ginsberg’s ongoing column “Merle’s Closet.” We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and regularly visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal. Music courtesy of the Cocteau Twins

@dearjuju @eleanors.closet @daaaaayviiid @jasmina.tv @kikos.kloset @francisco.alcazar @curatorial_dept @blythemarks
@lhmaxwell17 @michellelainedesigns @yvesrothman @the_a_l_e @fernmercantile @coachwithholly @notch_la @funklectique_vintage @irene_coyazo @ian.lomas @pickwickvintage @new_found

Feb 7

It’s hard to believe Pickwick Vintage virgin till recently. Busting my Pickwick cherry, I’m already an addict. The big baby of Big Daddy vintage king Richard Wainwright is no longer just the domain of thrifters antiquarians or 90’s obsessed kids. I found rare delights from Chanel, Gucci, Ferragamo, McQueen, Celine: bags, glasses, dresses, sweater, etc, goods – all pristine, all priced far lower than expected. Sure, Crossroads has deals – Out of the Closet has steals – but Pickwick is a true vintage lover’s dream, with better goods and better prices for them than I’ve seen anywhere else. I’m going back for jewelry, evening bags, 70’s dresses, patchwork leather jackets - @dearjuju @eleanors.closet @daaaaayviiid @jasmina.tv @kikos.kloset @francisco.alcazar @curatorial_dept @blythemarks
@lhmaxwell17 @michellelainedesigns @yvesrothman @the_a_l_e @fernmercantile @coachwithholly @notch_la @funklectique_vintage @irene_coyazo @ian.lomas @pickwickvintage @new_found

Jan 17

SIGNAL TO NOISE 13 January 2024

Art and fashion: they've been intertwined so long, it's hard to tell which influences what. Must art live only on walls - or can it enliven bodies? At Diane Rosenstein Gallery's "Signal to Noise" show, colorful work by 22 artists, curated by writer Michael Slenske, play on abstraction as described by painter Wassily Kandinsky's as "synesthesia": the subjective sensation of an image. The crowd's sartorial art was equally subjective: Self-as-Art is an art form, too.

We ask you to follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@chrisin323 @chevill @blacknasa.official @fai_doe @cza419 @@plateload @milesregis @randimolofsky eksnels @dianerosenstein @jeanninebradenla #dianerosenstein #icandyla @merleginsberg @hunterdphilp @philp.david

Jan 13

What constitutes a best dressed list?
Depends on the outlet, of course.
ICandyLA's criteria, defined by our panel of experts - or expert, I should say - comes down to this:
- PERSONAL STYLE: How unique is someone's look? How much does it relay about them? Fashion, in our view, should communicate personal visual messages. It's one of the ways in a big sprawling city to find, identify, your tribe.
- WHAT SUITS AN INDIVIDUAL PHYSICALLY?: We all tend to make clothing choices based on our bodies, ages, features, coloring, our histories - our financials, of course - our determined color schemes. It doesn't have to flattering, per se - although that factors. It just needs to be - cohesive. A picture, a full story - all these things reflect personal choices.
- IT'S GOT TO BE INTERESTING IN AND OF ITSELF: Outside of how it suits you, what it says about you - does it stand out? Cookie cutter looks are about hiding - which is fine. But having style nerve - fashion balls! - grabs out attention. It makes the world, the city, a much more interesting place. Let's face it: people watching is a very popular sport. We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal. @zerinaakers @andiemcdowell @lord_mactavish @randimolofsky @charlesarnoldistudio @alexandermcquuen @albertaferretti @marianalvergara @stellamccartney @realevanross @chrissyteigen @johnlegend @cultgaia @jacquesmariemage @commedesgarcons @maisonmargiela @driesvannoten

Jan 13

More photos from LUNA LUNA in downtown Los Angeles. An extremely visual experience of this once German arty Amusement Park now reassembled in a warehouse. It is worth the drive out to Boyle Heights to experience its beauty. @lunaluna

Jan 13

LUNA LUNA There's a plethora of theme parks in L.A. - Disneyland. Universal City Walk. Legoland. You could argue the whole city's a Hollywood theme park.
But it's not all for kids/tourists/arrested development types. Finally there's a magical theme park for adults - though 'Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy' would spark childlike wonder in anyone who makes the trek down to Boyle Heights. Luna Luna is pastiche of art treasures, a visual feast - you could liken it to a sunken treasure ship filled with fully restored works created in the late 80's by David Hockney, Sonia Delaunay, Salvador Dali, Jim Whiting, Joseph Beuys, plus New Yorkers Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Kenny Scharf. Surreal? Avant garde? Don't bother micro-dosing. You won't need to. @lunaluna @keithharingfoundation @keithharing_

Jan 9

DRESS LIKE PHARRELL
Camouflage goes Damoglage.

“I Candy,” as we call it, is in the “I” of the beholder. So, boy, did my eye – and eyes – get a lot of hard candy at the opening of Louis Vuitton’s Melrose pop up for the first menswear collection by new-ish LV Creative Director Pharrell Williams. The designer/producer/artist/singer applied all his hybrid talents to it: pixilating LV’s famed Damier check in camo colors (“damoflage,” his nickname for it), breaking LV legacy bag The Speedy out of its long time canvas neutrals with real leather rainbow colors. The pop-up is decked out in gold Damier checked floors, the overwhelmingly male crowd was decked out in a variety of LV looks. Celebs like Barry Keoghan and Jaden Smith each wore it in their own way – as did big time influencers, models, movie producers, actors – and LV staff. And there were more LV bags than on any LV women’s runway. “Bags are all unisex now,” laughed one LV employee. “The man bag is dead.”

@delfin @keoghan92 @Panthere_instyle @baronscho @cdicelove13 @theaccidentaldecorator @MerleGinsberg @Christophergla @emmabrooks @levidylan6 @keoghan92 @ilariaurbinati @Nyjah
@litzxrubi @milomanheim @chainarcade @deaconphillippe @britsemler @ryanbritt.on @njfalk @danieldartiste @donyetaylor @Niameninaa @blakegray @Davonne-phillip @c.syresmith @evaapp @Cdicelove13 @emilyshuang @louisvuitton #icandyla @icandyla #louisvuitton

Jan 1

BEST DRESSED 2023

ICandyLA's sole mission: documenting sartorially splendid Angelenos out and about, anywhere and everywhere - was fabulously fulfilled this year.

But let's face it - some of the fine feathered among us are just more splendiferous than others. Now, why do some dress up when so many in our ultra-casz SoCal camp live in a uniform of t-shirts and jeans, camo shorts, gym clothes, flip flops - ? (LAMoodboard Creative Director Tom Drotar has managed to elevate this somewhat lazy look with fluorescent sneakers).

I say: Why not dress like a rock star - or movie star - or, hell, Hulu star - if you can? With the endless array of vintage and second
hand stores found in every port in the 323, 310, 424, 213 and 818, one can put together a couturial costume on a little more than
a quarter. All it takes is time - and a little imagination. It's not so much about finding that dress or jacket for a particular party - the right dress, the right suit - they ARE the party!! And if you've got an extra few thousand lying around - or can score free celeb couture - you've got zero excuses: in L.A., there's a red carpet round every corner. Every night's an awards show.

After all, Hollywood barflies get dolled up at night more than in almost any other city - because no one dresses before dark. We reside in a city of extremes: sweats and sneaks by day - gowns and tuxes, sequins and studded leather at night.

So dig in and err on the side of Paris Hilton: "The only rule is: don't be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life's too short to blend in."

We present for your edification: LAMoodBoard's ICandyLA Best Dressed, Class of 2023. We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and visit us at https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends happening in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

@icandyla @lafashionawards @brandusaniro @justoneeye @friezeofficial @arnoldi8010 @randimolofsky @charlesarnoldistudio @ThomasLavin @MartynLawrenceBullard @JohnTaylor @GelaNash @olgalanul @antoniojosecuadra @realevanross @laraworthington @bellaheathcote @zoelisterjones @yayadacosta @indiah.t @zerinaakers @thewe

Dec 14

In our Real Deal category we have decided to republish the article we wrote for Los Angeles Magazine this past February about West Coast artist Charles Arnoldi who had recently sold a print of one of his paintings to British luxe label Alexander McQueen for a dress and clothing pattern. Chuck’s enchanting wife, novelist Katie Arnoldi, who was sent a dress was even kind enough to model it for us. (You will find the article and photoshoot session at https://lamoodboard.com/realdeal/ I returned to Charles studio this past week to follow up and shot some of his newer works which as usual floored me.

We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and visit us at LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal. @charlesarnoldistudio @arnoldi8010 eksnels

Dec 14

CHARLES ARNOLDI

In our Real Deal category we have decided to republish the article we wrote for Los Angeles Magazine this past February about West Coast artist Charles Arnoldi who had recently sold a print of one of his paintings to British luxe label Alexander McQueen for a dress and clothing pattern. Chuck’s enchanting wife, novelist Katie Arnoldi, who was sent a dress was even kind enough to model it for us. (You will find the article and photoshoot session at https://lamoodboard.com/realdeal/ I returned to Charles studio this past week to follow up and shot some of his newer works which as usual floored me.

We ask you to follow us here on Instagram at #icandyla and visit us at LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in Los Angeles. Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.

eksnels @charlesarnoldistudio @arnoldi8010

Dec 11

icandyla introduces "Catch of the Month." Angelenos sharply dressed on our streets. Check back regularly on lamoodboard.com to see new adds as we strive to capture the essence of our city. We ask you to follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and be sure to visit https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our great LA. Capturing these is our goal. We cannot do this without you. @jig_lefrost @devynwinkler @kalebohlemacher @thestreetandtheshopla eksnels #jig_lefrost #devynwinkler #kalebohlemacher #thestreetandtheshopla #eksnels @randimolofsky @thomaslavin @destinbass

Dec 8

Yesterday I posted a “For Your Consideration” portfolio for my friend/colleague/client Costumer Designer Ellen Falguiere who has hit it out of the park with her latest movie - the visually stunning 70’s period piece “Spinning Gold.” Ellen has been working her ass off for years as a top level Costume Designer and skillfully displays her deftness through her incredible wardrobe design. You can visit Ellen’s distinctive body of work at ellefab.com @ellenfalguiere #fycartists #costumedesigner #costumedesignersguild #costumedesignersguildawards #ellenfalguiere

Dec 8

When two of L.A.'s most stylish men collide as colleagues - the sartorial and design possibilities are potent. Especially if they are designer/decorator to the stars Martyn Lawrence Bullard homes for Cher, Rupaul, Edward Norton, Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, etc) and showroom owner/bon vivant Thomas Lavin - he who reps Bullard's colorful furniture and lighting. Lavin - in chic Comme des Garcons black - hosted Bullard - in burgundy velvet and Hermes diamond/ruby bling - at Lavin's PDc showroom for Bullard's book signing for new photo tome "Star Style," which at 82 bucks, sold out tin two hours. How do decorators dress? Much like fashion people - with maybe more emphasis on fabric and texture. Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and be sure to visit https://LAmoodboard.com to get an overview of the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our great LA. Capturing what people are wearing at events and especially on the streets is our goal. We cannot do this without you. #ThomasLavin #MartynLawrenceBullard #BusyPhillips #TLShowroom #furniture #lighting @ThomasLavin @kamkamran @MartynLawrenceBullard #showroom #ThomasLavinshowroom #Doen #LADolceVita @PacificDesigncenter @ernestomagic @katieswallpaper @jeweleyedjudith @lulupowers

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