Parabellum and The Fashion Fund

Discussing recognition and growth with LA's premier leather studio

Tucked behind a lush residential street in West Hollywood are the offices of leather goods maker Parabellum. “It has been a busy year,” Head Designer Jason Jones tells CH, as he welcomes us with his very old but faithful dog Charlie in tow. He has just returned from yet another trip to New York City. “Growth has been good. It’s been about what we expected. …

Word of Mouth Los Angeles: Arts District

The Ace Hotel, an indoor bouldering gym, new restaurants and more spaces opening up downtown

The Arts District in downtown Los Angeles, east of City Hall and Little Tokyo, has long been known as a haven for artists and creatives. The industrial buildings mix multi-use living and working spaces with bars, food, factories and all kinds of businesses. On the east side, three bridges span the LA River connecting downtown to Boyle Heights. Now as the Ace Hotel readies to …

Hit City U.S.A. Bandanas

The small but smart LA-based imprint Hit City U.S.A. clearly has a sense of style as enticing as their roster of artists. These new palm tree-patterned bandanas are made in California and are “specially tailored to flawlessly line your pockets and wipe dirt off your beautiful faces with nothing but class.”