Hedley & Bennett’s Los Angeles HQ

The apron maker's new hybrid workspace, factory and retail store comes complete with zipline

Ellen Bennett—founder of Hedley & Bennett —loves the feeling of being airborne: she flies around the world making appearances and attending food events, and is often photographed jumping with exuberance. Now, at her brand new headquarters, Bennett flies from her second-story office down into the first-floor retail shop on a zipline. Hedley & Bennett aprons, chef coats and accessories are all made in Los Angeles, …

Verve Coffee’s New West Hollywood Space

A gorgeous new haven for caffeine (and juice) seekers in Los Angeles

In Santa Cruz, beach-goers, surfers and mountain bikers frequent Verve Coffee Roasters‘ popular cafes. Verve’s mission to source relationship-based direct trade coffees, paired with friendly and approachable customer service, has made them a success in their hometown. When it came time to expand, they looked to Los Angeles as their next California frontier—starting with an espresso bar, designed by LA’s Studio MAI, in the downtown …

Stone & Cloth’s Summit Collection

The LA-based company's made in USA bags help provide education for students in need

Inspired by vintage mountaineering and travel bags with the modern day customer in mind, Stone & Cloth has re-imagined their their line of bags for their new Summit Collection—which launches on Kickstarter today. Now—in addition to the backpacks and totes—the LA-based company will offer weekenders and handbags. Each bag is crafted from American-made canvas from the Fairfield Textiles mill in Bridgeton, NJ and the Summit …