The Line Hotel, Los Angeles

A new hotel in Koreatown captures the multicultural spirit of the neighborhood and offers an unbeatable view of the city and its hills

The large arrow-shaped sign on Wilshire Boulevard reads “caFe…free wifi” and points visitors directly to the door of a coffee shop serving habanero mochas and red bean buns. Next to the valet, a bike-rack filled with Linus bicycles sits waiting for riders. A neon Poketo sign glows from their store that’s stocked with colorful contemporary designs next to the elevator. All of these elements help …

Alley-Oop II at Poketo

Designers Eric Trine and Will Bryant bring their second colorful installation to the LA retailer

For years Eric Trine and Will Bryant have been both friends and collaborators with Poketo’s Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung. Last year the first installment of Alley-Oop filled the Poketo gallery space in Los Angeles with vibrant hues, whimsical shapes and imaginative structures. According to Vadakan, “It rocked our world and was perfect for Poketo.” With the success of the show and the buzz and …