Portraits of Canyon Life, LA

British duo Josh Jones and Dan Wilton join forces for a photo book that celebrates the diverse people of Runyon

Few places have been portrayed in films and novels in as many different ways as Los Angeles. The city can be everything from a glamorous Hollywood dream to a hippie playground to a seedy, hardboiled noir. One place where Angelenos meet is Runyon Canyon, which brings together hikers, dog walkers and yogis from various backgrounds every day, as people leave the city streets behind to …

Hyla Frank’s Pet Sketch Pillows

Hand-embroidered cushions that boast super-charming and cute pooch portraits

Back in February, LA-based textile artist Hyla Frank was trying to help a friend feel better about moving to a new apartment without her dogs. So she pulled out some of her favorite Belgian linen and got to work: hand- and machine-stitching the likenesses of the pal’s pooches, Leon and Stanley. “I created these pillows with the idea that she needed something to remind her …

Oakley In Residence: Los Angeles

A place for people to skate and be inspired by art

by Sasha Barkans Oakley is a relatively new player in the skateboard scene, but they seem to be on a mission to let the skateboard world know that they’re here to stay. Their pro skate roster boasts some of the biggest names in skateboarding—including the likes of Eric Koston, Ryan Sheckler and Bob Burnquist—and in late April, the brand launched the Oakley in Residence series, …