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…in 1991. I decided to work in the film industry’s Art Department. I returned to school to learn illustration and scratched my up to a Production Designer role. This lasted 25 years and encompassed over 200 commercials and stills working with some of the top directors and photographers in the industry.
Later, I found my attention pulled into the digital world. I became a top flash designer and followed that up by learning the web and everything Adobe.
I graduated from the Universtiy of Michigan in 1982 and headed west. Not a clue to what I was going to do I picked up sales jobs to live and found that I was exceptional at it. I made a small fortune selling things from books to fur coats. I. Magnin, the last of the pre-war couture department stores gave me insights to what really was available in this world. Fashion, style, beauty; it opened my eyes.
I wanted more…and that could only be found in Los Angeles.
…I wanted out. After high school I joined the Marines. Once out I went to college on the GI Bill and flourished. Heading west afterwards and making my way in the world was a gift. Later, I took a year off and traveled around the world. I tried to be a writer but just couldn’t pull it off. I never stopped wanting to learn new things so whenever I found something that caught my interest I taught myself how to do it. I was blessed and extremely fortunate. Still am.
It’s been a great run. Books, however, have played an integral part of my life and I give them sole credit for striving for more. A book pulled randomly off the shelf while serving in Okinawa, Earl Thompson’s “Tattoo,” got the ball rolling. That and the movie, The Seven Samurai, by Kurosawa. I tripped over it one night on PBS as an 11 year old and I suddenly understood that there was a higher power. Scorsese’s using Mott the Hopple ‘s “All the way to Memphis,” in his film, “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” made me realize that everything is possible.
Le Superbe at Church Boutique
What better place to host a holiday season/Christmas/Hannukah shopping party than a boutique named Church? Shopping is a religion at Rodney Burns` and David Mulvaney`s emporium of eclectic eccentric furnishings, art and fashion from far-flung tk. They served vino and chocolate fondue to rabid LeSuperbe shoppers, the L.A. brand designed by this town`s fashion fixture Jeannine Braden. Holiday, the brand`s most coveted season, is famed for its chunky faux furs and sequin bodycon slinks. Among the high profile guests: Bananarama /Shakespeare`s sister singer Siobhan Fahey, the GoGo`s Charlotte Caffey, Michelle Laurita and Thomas Drotar. Oh, and me - all decked out in LeSuperbe celebratory leopard. Me-OW!
VISIT LAmoodboard.com TO VIEW THE EVENINGS ENTIRE PORTFOLIO
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Le Superbe at Church Boutique
What better place to host a holiday season/Christmas/Hannukah shopping party than a boutique named Church? Shopping is a religion at Rodney Burns` and David Mulvaney`s emporium of eclectic eccentric furnishings, art and fashion from far-flung tk. They served vino and chocolate fondue to rabid LeSuperbe shoppers, the L.A. brand designed by this town`s fashion fixture Jeannine Braden. Holiday, the brand`s most coveted season, is famed for its chunky faux furs and sequin bodycon slinks. Among the high profile guests: Bananarama /Shakespeare`s sister singer Siobhan Fahey, the GoGo`s Charlotte Caffey, Michelle Laurita and Thomas Drotar. Oh, and me - all decked out in LeSuperbe celebratory leopard. Me-OW!
VISIT LAmoodboard.com TO VIEW THE EVENINGS ENTIRE PORTFOLIO
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is our way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
Owen Leone, one of the great coaches and all around athlete left us yesterday making all of us who studied under him a little more ambivalent. He had that talent that one rarely sees and almost impossible to replicate. We do wish him and Valerie the best on the East Coast. You will be missed. @dynamixmma @beng0rdon @andresobelmejias @alexander_the_sometimes_great @antoni_hardonk
Owen Leone, one of the great coaches and all around athlete left us yesterday making all of us who studied under him a little more ambivalent. He had that talent that one rarely sees and almost impossible to replicate. We do wish him and Valerie the best on the East Coast. You will be missed. @dynamixmma @beng0rdon @andresobelmejias @alexander_the_sometimes_great @antoni_hardonk
ULLA JOHNSON
A perennial NY fave, Ulla Johnson`s 2025 spring/summer Chelsea runway show contrasted simple dress shapes of complex prints and colors, with solids of lace, silk and nubby knits. They say "Boho is Back!" - for her, it never went away. And neither has her following and loving loyal customers.
TO view the event in it’s entirety, including the pre-show Capturing the Crowd, please visit LAmoodboard.com where we created a digital multimedia presentation.
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 (and in New York.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
ULLA JOHNSON
A perennial NY fave, Ulla Johnson`s 2025 spring/summer Chelsea runway show contrasted simple dress shapes of complex prints and colors, with solids of lace, silk and nubby knits. They say "Boho is Back!" - for her, it never went away. And neither has her following and loving loyal customers.
TO view the event in it’s entirety, including the pre-show Capturing the Crowd, please visit LAmoodboard.com where we created a digital multimedia presentation.
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 (and in New York.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
Downtown Modernism
Look who WE found at the Downtown Modernism marketplace in Vernon: L.A. stylistas Henry Duarte – the unique denim/leather clothing designer who hails from the L.A. 80’s and dressed every cool rocker around; Church Boutique’s supercool Rodney Burns, who doubles as Lenny Kravitz’s image consultant – and our great friend Jeannine Braden, former retailer, now designer/artistic director of the LeSuperbe line (I donned her leopard shirt), which you can and should purchase on ShopLeSuperbe.com.
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
Downtown Modernism
Look who WE found at the Downtown Modernism marketplace in Vernon: L.A. stylistas Henry Duarte – the unique denim/leather clothing designer who hails from the L.A. 80’s and dressed every cool rocker around; Church Boutique’s supercool Rodney Burns, who doubles as Lenny Kravitz’s image consultant – and our great friend Jeannine Braden, former retailer, now designer/artistic director of the LeSuperbe line (I donned her leopard shirt), which you can and should purchase on ShopLeSuperbe.com.
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
MaxMara
Chateau Marmont | Hollywood
At the at least decade long annual event, the cocktail party for the MaxMara "Face of the Future" - this year awarded to Joey King - we noticed something seriously cool: the retro elevator to the first floor garden where it`s held, has long curtains tied at the sides in front of it - and a small round mirror behind it. It looks like a Vermeer and van Eyck reference, don`t they? "Girl With the Pearl Earring" and "The Arnolfini" - or what? And appropriately, there were a lot of pearl earrings headed up to the event, produced by David Rodgers Inc.
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
MaxMara
Chateau Marmont | Hollywood
At the at least decade long annual event, the cocktail party for the MaxMara "Face of the Future" - this year awarded to Joey King - we noticed something seriously cool: the retro elevator to the first floor garden where it`s held, has long curtains tied at the sides in front of it - and a small round mirror behind it. It looks like a Vermeer and van Eyck reference, don`t they? "Girl With the Pearl Earring" and "The Arnolfini" - or what? And appropriately, there were a lot of pearl earrings headed up to the event, produced by David Rodgers Inc.
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
MaxMara
Chateau Marmont | Hollywood
At the at least decade long annual event, the cocktail party for the MaxMara "Face of the Future" - this year awarded to Joey King - we noticed something seriously cool: the retro elevator to the first floor garden where it`s held, has long curtains tied at the sides in front of it - and a small round mirror behind it. It looks like a Vermeer and van Eyck reference, don`t they? "Girl With the Pearl Earring" and "The Arnolfini" - or what? And appropriately, there were a lot of pearl earrings headed up to the event, produced by David Rodgers Inc. VIEW the DIGITAL MAGAZINE of this event at LAmoodboard.com
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
MaxMara
Chateau Marmont | Hollywood
At the at least decade long annual event, the cocktail party for the MaxMara "Face of the Future" - this year awarded to Joey King - we noticed something seriously cool: the retro elevator to the first floor garden where it`s held, has long curtains tied at the sides in front of it - and a small round mirror behind it. It looks like a Vermeer and van Eyck reference, don`t they? "Girl With the Pearl Earring" and "The Arnolfini" - or what? And appropriately, there were a lot of pearl earrings headed up to the event, produced by David Rodgers Inc. VIEW the DIGITAL MAGAZINE of this event at LAmoodboard.com
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
A.L.C. STORE OPENING
CAPTURING THE CROWD AND CELEBRATING HER NEW STORE
Everyone thinks fashion events: upscale store openings and dinners and the like, with editors, designers, stylists and requisite celebs are so glamourous. Problem is – they are. But along with that tasteful turf: the pressure of what to wear - dressing in the style of the designer/brand? Or is that trying too hard? Constant small talk, obtaining quotes (for coverage) – and a degree of formality that comes with being “on,” can take a toll - physically, mentally, socially.
Which is why the mid October opening of the new Beverly Drive ALC store – the third L.A. locale from founder/designer and L.A. homegirl and former stylist Andrea Lieberman (Pacific Palisades, Malibu – plus Soho, the Upper East Side and Hamptons in NY) was so – warm and fuzzy? Yes.
To read the rest of Merle’s Closet covering this opening - please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
A.L.C. STORE OPENING
CAPTURING THE CROWD AND CELEBRATING HER NEW STORE
Everyone thinks fashion events: upscale store openings and dinners and the like, with editors, designers, stylists and requisite celebs are so glamourous. Problem is – they are. But along with that tasteful turf: the pressure of what to wear - dressing in the style of the designer/brand? Or is that trying too hard? Constant small talk, obtaining quotes (for coverage) – and a degree of formality that comes with being “on,” can take a toll - physically, mentally, socially.
Which is why the mid October opening of the new Beverly Drive ALC store – the third L.A. locale from founder/designer and L.A. homegirl and former stylist Andrea Lieberman (Pacific Palisades, Malibu – plus Soho, the Upper East Side and Hamptons in NY) was so – warm and fuzzy? Yes.
To read the rest of Merle’s Closet covering this opening - please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
A.L.C. STORE OPENING
CAPTURING THE CROWD AND CELEBRATING HER NEW STORE
Everyone thinks fashion events: upscale store openings and dinners and the like, with editors, designers, stylists and requisite celebs are so glamourous. Problem is – they are. But along with that tasteful turf: the pressure of what to wear - dressing in the style of the designer/brand? Or is that trying too hard? Constant small talk, obtaining quotes (for coverage) – and a degree of formality that comes with being “on,” can take a toll - physically, mentally, socially.
Which is why the mid October opening of the new Beverly Drive ALC store – the third L.A. locale from founder/designer and L.A. homegirl and former stylist Andrea Lieberman (Pacific Palisades, Malibu – plus Soho, the Upper East Side and Hamptons in NY) was so – warm and fuzzy? Yes.
To read the rest of Merle’s Closet covering this opening - please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
A.L.C. STORE OPENING
CAPTURING THE CROWD AND CELEBRATING HER NEW STORE
Everyone thinks fashion events: upscale store openings and dinners and the like, with editors, designers, stylists and requisite celebs are so glamourous. Problem is – they are. But along with that tasteful turf: the pressure of what to wear - dressing in the style of the designer/brand? Or is that trying too hard? Constant small talk, obtaining quotes (for coverage) – and a degree of formality that comes with being “on,” can take a toll - physically, mentally, socially.
Which is why the mid October opening of the new Beverly Drive ALC store – the third L.A. locale from founder/designer and L.A. homegirl and former stylist Andrea Lieberman (Pacific Palisades, Malibu – plus Soho, the Upper East Side and Hamptons in NY) was so – warm and fuzzy? Yes.
To read the rest of Merle’s Closet covering this opening - please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
TODD SNYDER IS THE MAN OF THE HOUR
For spring/summer 2025, former J. Crew designer Todd Snyder, now the purveyor of two Los Angeles stores - The Grove and Abbot Kinney - went softer, flowier, prettier, pinker, peacher and sky-blue-er than his tweedy fall fare. In classic mens` club spot Le Rock at Rockefeller Center - an uptown eatery for well-heeled martini culture - showed soft suits, soft layers and shorts suits that push the envelope of menswear. Hey - I`d wear these clothes - if they ever wind up in my boyfriend`s closet. This exquisite Snyder portfolio can be viewed at https://lamoodboard.com/events-30/
TODD SNYDER IS THE MAN OF THE HOUR
For spring/summer 2025, former J. Crew designer Todd Snyder, now the purveyor of two Los Angeles stores - The Grove and Abbot Kinney - went softer, flowier, prettier, pinker, peacher and sky-blue-er than his tweedy fall fare. In classic mens` club spot Le Rock at Rockefeller Center - an uptown eatery for well-heeled martini culture - showed soft suits, soft layers and shorts suits that push the envelope of menswear. Hey - I`d wear these clothes - if they ever wind up in my boyfriend`s closet. This exquisite Snyder portfolio can be viewed at https://lamoodboard.com/events-30/
BEHIND THE SCENE | TODD SNYDER
NYFW SPRING/SUMMER 2025
For spring 2025, Todd Snyder – never one for conventional shows or conventional clothes – presented his menswear collection late afternoon at the Art Deco Stylist boite Le Rock at 45 Rockefeller Plaza on Sunday September 8.
Assembled in all their pastel glory in an empty floor upstairs, the guys in varied trench coat, shorts suit, satin jacket, baggy white linens looks, showed off slouchy silhouettes – one soft suit in a three piece wood rose hue – vogueing it up for the shutterbugs, under the steady gaze of Snyder himself, he and his tailors checking fits and stylish designer flip flops before the male entourage wound its way through Le Rock’s tables, like a style army staking out the best oysters and martinis the city has to offer.
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
BEHIND THE SCENE | TODD SNYDER
NYFW SPRING/SUMMER 2025
For spring 2025, Todd Snyder – never one for conventional shows or conventional clothes – presented his menswear collection late afternoon at the Art Deco Stylist boite Le Rock at 45 Rockefeller Plaza on Sunday September 8.
Assembled in all their pastel glory in an empty floor upstairs, the guys in varied trench coat, shorts suit, satin jacket, baggy white linens looks, showed off slouchy silhouettes – one soft suit in a three piece wood rose hue – vogueing it up for the shutterbugs, under the steady gaze of Snyder himself, he and his tailors checking fits and stylish designer flip flops before the male entourage wound its way through Le Rock’s tables, like a style army staking out the best oysters and martinis the city has to offer.
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
PAUL ANDREW
Digital Magazine Release Announcement
LAmoodboard.com is proud to announce the release of our Digital Magazine (i-Zine) covering this falls New York Fashion Week’s presentation of Brit-in-NY shoe designer Paul Andrew - who is peaking with his floral collection of ballerina flats and heels for spring 2025 - and his new role as Creative Director of his old employer, Sergio Rossi. Please visit LAmoodbord.com to view our interactive presentation of the Paul Andrew i-Zine release.
And be sure to follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
PAUL ANDREW
Digital Magazine Release Announcement
LAmoodboard.com is proud to announce the release of our Digital Magazine (i-Zine) covering this falls New York Fashion Week’s presentation of Brit-in-NY shoe designer Paul Andrew - who is peaking with his floral collection of ballerina flats and heels for spring 2025 - and his new role as Creative Director of his old employer, Sergio Rossi. Please visit LAmoodbord.com to view our interactive presentation of the Paul Andrew i-Zine release.
And be sure to follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
A New Platform For Pickwick
Once you get sucked into a Pickwick Vintage Show addiction, you can jones for a full four weeks till the next chance at 70’s boho dresses, suede jackets, luxe label handbags, costume and fine jewelry, vintage Dior and Gucci sunglasses galore. But vintage lord Richard Wainwright has now popped up Pickwick at Platform in Culver City on a monthly basis, too. Many of the same great vendors are there: Via Davia Vintage, Trustfund 01 – plus some killer fine jewelry dealers, laden with signet rings, jade and ruby bangles and crystal bracelets. Lots of food options at Platform, so you can make a day of it – boho people watching, included.
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
@pickwickvintage
A New Platform For Pickwick
Once you get sucked into a Pickwick Vintage Show addiction, you can jones for a full four weeks till the next chance at 70’s boho dresses, suede jackets, luxe label handbags, costume and fine jewelry, vintage Dior and Gucci sunglasses galore. But vintage lord Richard Wainwright has now popped up Pickwick at Platform in Culver City on a monthly basis, too. Many of the same great vendors are there: Via Davia Vintage, Trustfund 01 – plus some killer fine jewelry dealers, laden with signet rings, jade and ruby bangles and crystal bracelets. Lots of food options at Platform, so you can make a day of it – boho people watching, included.
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
@pickwickvintage
TANNER FLETCHER: CAPTURING THE CROWD
Today we release the digital magazine (i-zine) of the innovative Tanner Fletcher show where we also “Captured the Crowd.” Those attendees decked to the 9’s. The full regalia may be viewed exclusively at LAmoodboard.com And be sure to check out our Tanner Fletcher: Fluid Luxury is more interesting than Quiet Luxury digital magazine; released yesterday and also exclusively available at LAmoodboard.com
Fashion Commentary from Merle’s Closet.
If there’s one thing more unique, joyous, iconoclastic and excellently eccentric than the adorable Brooklyn design duo Tanner Fletcher - Tanner Richie and Fletcher Kasell - is their buoyantly flamboyant - and rabid - crowd of (mostly young) fans and followers who practically vogued their way down west 26th St. on the way to their spring/summer show. Were they getting stopped to pose for their one-of-a-kind mash-up outfits - or were they fashion editors, layered up, posing as downtown boho`s? "I like to look at the collection and have it look like somebody`s closet,” Kasell explained as he and Richie greeted the TF faithful as they entered the multi room tableau theater, where actual models acted out the clothes. "There`s everyday stuff that`s easy to wear, but at the same time it`s fashion." Nothing every day about this cabal.
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 (and in New York this upcoming week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#icandyla @newyork.streetfashion
TANNER FLETCHER: CAPTURING THE CROWD
Today we release the digital magazine (i-zine) of the innovative Tanner Fletcher show where we also “Captured the Crowd.” Those attendees decked to the 9’s. The full regalia may be viewed exclusively at LAmoodboard.com And be sure to check out our Tanner Fletcher: Fluid Luxury is more interesting than Quiet Luxury digital magazine; released yesterday and also exclusively available at LAmoodboard.com
Fashion Commentary from Merle’s Closet.
If there’s one thing more unique, joyous, iconoclastic and excellently eccentric than the adorable Brooklyn design duo Tanner Fletcher - Tanner Richie and Fletcher Kasell - is their buoyantly flamboyant - and rabid - crowd of (mostly young) fans and followers who practically vogued their way down west 26th St. on the way to their spring/summer show. Were they getting stopped to pose for their one-of-a-kind mash-up outfits - or were they fashion editors, layered up, posing as downtown boho`s? "I like to look at the collection and have it look like somebody`s closet,” Kasell explained as he and Richie greeted the TF faithful as they entered the multi room tableau theater, where actual models acted out the clothes. "There`s everyday stuff that`s easy to wear, but at the same time it`s fashion." Nothing every day about this cabal.
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 (and in New York this upcoming week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#icandyla @newyork.streetfashion
PICKWICK VINTAGE
Today we release the full digital magazine (i-zine) of Pickwick Vintage including photography and insight from “Merle’s Closet”. It was held this past Saturday at Los Angeles’ The Row. It can be viewed exclusively at LAmoodboard.com
Pickwick Vintage once a month downtown is simply not enough! The treasures this past weekend included a lime green Fendi bag, a vintage Gucci fine leather bag with no GG`s and a Dior quilted short trench coat by Galliano from the 2000 collection with the Dior Daily News print (rare!). Now it`s going twice monthly - turning up at Culver City`s Platform on October 5 of this month. Check PickwickVintage.com for more info.
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
PICKWICK VINTAGE
Today we release the full digital magazine (i-zine) of Pickwick Vintage including photography and insight from “Merle’s Closet”. It was held this past Saturday at Los Angeles’ The Row. It can be viewed exclusively at LAmoodboard.com
Pickwick Vintage once a month downtown is simply not enough! The treasures this past weekend included a lime green Fendi bag, a vintage Gucci fine leather bag with no GG`s and a Dior quilted short trench coat by Galliano from the 2000 collection with the Dior Daily News print (rare!). Now it`s going twice monthly - turning up at Culver City`s Platform on October 5 of this month. Check PickwickVintage.com for more info.
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
TANNER FLETCHER: FLUID LUXURY IS MORE INTERESTING THAN QUIET LUXURY
Today we release the digital magazine (i-zine) of the innovative Tanner Fletcher presentation. It can be viewed exclusively at LAmoodboard.com
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
TANNER FLETCHER: FLUID LUXURY IS MORE INTERESTING THAN QUIET LUXURY
Today we release the digital magazine (i-zine) of the innovative Tanner Fletcher presentation. It can be viewed exclusively at LAmoodboard.com
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant, visual landscape with you.
HOUSE OF GILLES | NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2024
OUR FIRST OF FIFTEEN CAPTURE BOOKS COVERING THIS YEARS NEW YORK FASHION WEEK HAS BEEN RELEASED AND IS AVAILABLE FOR EXCLUSIVE VIEWING AT LAmoodboard.com PLEASE CHECK DAILY AS WE RELEASE OUR SERIES OF DIGITAL MAGAZINES CAPTURING THIS YEARS INCREDIBLE SHOWS FEATURING THE TOP DESIGNERS
In the 90`s and early aughts, you probably caught site of Amal Clooney, Taylor Swift, Meg Ryan, Scarlett Johansson and so many other stars gliding down red carpets looking all moonlit goddess in gowns by J. Mendel. Now the Marvelous Mr. Mendel (or should we say Monsieur?) is doing a couture and made to order collection with his daughter Chloe. Not a minute too soon to bring that delicate pleating, tiny pintucking, exquisite embellishment, back just in time for Hollywood awards season.
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HOUSE OF GILLES | NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2024
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In the 90`s and early aughts, you probably caught site of Amal Clooney, Taylor Swift, Meg Ryan, Scarlett Johansson and so many other stars gliding down red carpets looking all moonlit goddess in gowns by J. Mendel. Now the Marvelous Mr. Mendel (or should we say Monsieur?) is doing a couture and made to order collection with his daughter Chloe. Not a minute too soon to bring that delicate pleating, tiny pintucking, exquisite embellishment, back just in time for Hollywood awards season.
Please follow us on Instagram at #icandyla and visit LAmoodboard.com to get the latest fashion and cultural trends going on in our unique City. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept abreast of LA’s sartorial spirit: capturing what people are wearing at events and on the street is a way of sharing its vibrant visual landscape with you.
@merleginsberg @_marieoliver_ @houseofgilles @veronicabeard @a___potts @sivan_ss_ @thesaltingnyc @johnvarvatos @susan_alexandra @rachelantonoff @sermon.series @stanmenswear @tarpley.us @terrysingh.nyc @erinwalshstylec @bluprintpr @purplepr @LindaGaunt @ToddSnyder #ToddSnyder @degenpenner @mrmaer @brandusaniro #brandusaniro @eddie2275 @dailyfrontrow #dailyfrontrow #lafw #purplepr @jonathancohenstudio @tanner.fletcher @alexisbittar @ullajohnson @sandyliang @bachmai @gabe.gordon @kobihalperin @marinamoscone @markarian_nyc @naeemkhannyc @patbo @aknvas @toryburch @cynthiarowley @michael_fausto @ashlynnewyork
JONATHAN COHEN
Jonathan Cohen`s spring/summer is a real mishmash - in the best of all ways. Like famed fabric/print mixer-uppers before him (Betsey Johnson, Dries van Noten). One pink and blue tie dye sweater paired with a black and white print skirt says it all. Shapes are mishmashed too: strapless peplum mini dresses over loose pants, a red floral dress over a different hue-d midi skirt, over pants. All this layering might sound like a pile up, but it actually works - in a similar way to Marc Jacobs`s famed grunge collection. Call it "wunge" - whimisical grunge.
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#JonathanCohen #SAVI #SavannahEngel #NYFW #grunge #layering #layers #nyfw #runway
JONATHAN COHEN
Jonathan Cohen`s spring/summer is a real mishmash - in the best of all ways. Like famed fabric/print mixer-uppers before him (Betsey Johnson, Dries van Noten). One pink and blue tie dye sweater paired with a black and white print skirt says it all. Shapes are mishmashed too: strapless peplum mini dresses over loose pants, a red floral dress over a different hue-d midi skirt, over pants. All this layering might sound like a pile up, but it actually works - in a similar way to Marc Jacobs`s famed grunge collection. Call it "wunge" - whimisical grunge.
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 (and in New York last week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#JonathanCohen #SAVI #SavannahEngel #NYFW #grunge #layering #layers #nyfw #runway
NANUSHKA
I`d never heard of label Nanushka, or its Hungarian designer Sandra Sandor, till I got an invite for this downtown runway show. Her lyrical collection was a lovely surprise: super wearable, cool but easy, flattering clothes made from uniquely textured fabrics - like a butter colored three tier fringe midi skirt paired with a simple black blazer. Business on the top, party on the bottom. Somehow this Budapest native created interesting clothes whose ideas (and there are plenty) don`t overwhelm their ease and attractiveness. Turns out, she and her husband also have four stores (NY, Budapest, London, Shanghai) with their own cafes. Please - can L.A. be next?
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#Nanushka #NYFW #fringe #runway
NANUSHKA
I`d never heard of label Nanushka, or its Hungarian designer Sandra Sandor, till I got an invite for this downtown runway show. Her lyrical collection was a lovely surprise: super wearable, cool but easy, flattering clothes made from uniquely textured fabrics - like a butter colored three tier fringe midi skirt paired with a simple black blazer. Business on the top, party on the bottom. Somehow this Budapest native created interesting clothes whose ideas (and there are plenty) don`t overwhelm their ease and attractiveness. Turns out, she and her husband also have four stores (NY, Budapest, London, Shanghai) with their own cafes. Please - can L.A. be next?
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 (and in New York last week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#Nanushka #NYFW #fringe #runway
MARIE OLIVER
Sarah Doggett Evenson of Marie Oliver is the perfect customer for her colorful prints and easy pieces: a former finance femme who wants a much more freewheeling life, without heels, body shapers and wire push-up bras. For spring, the colorful was ever more color, the flowy dresses more flowy and the fabrics as soft as the ones on your lawn chairs.
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 (and in New York last week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#MarieOliver #SavannahEngel #SAVI #SarahDoggettEvenson #softclothes #flowyclothes
MARIE OLIVER
Sarah Doggett Evenson of Marie Oliver is the perfect customer for her colorful prints and easy pieces: a former finance femme who wants a much more freewheeling life, without heels, body shapers and wire push-up bras. For spring, the colorful was ever more color, the flowy dresses more flowy and the fabrics as soft as the ones on your lawn chairs.
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 (and in New York last week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#MarieOliver #SavannahEngel #SAVI #SarahDoggettEvenson #softclothes #flowyclothes
MARKARIAN
Designer Alexandra O`Neill, better known as Ali, is now doing a bang-up bridal business, which is perfect Markarian material: the beading, fabrics from India, the delicacy of her fabrics and complex lace - spring 2025 conjures up a softer world, one of garden parties - or weddings - held in the midst beautiful greeney, toile china and gentlewomen of another era, who are only missing their parasols.
#Markarian #AlexandraONeill #SavannahEngel #SAVI #Markarianbridal #bridal #weddinggowns
MARKARIAN
Designer Alexandra O`Neill, better known as Ali, is now doing a bang-up bridal business, which is perfect Markarian material: the beading, fabrics from India, the delicacy of her fabrics and complex lace - spring 2025 conjures up a softer world, one of garden parties - or weddings - held in the midst beautiful greeney, toile china and gentlewomen of another era, who are only missing their parasols.
#Markarian #AlexandraONeill #SavannahEngel #SAVI #Markarianbridal #bridal #weddinggowns
LAFAYETTE 148
At a Chelsea presentation, L148 creative director Emily Smith offered both the tailored blazers, knits and pants she`s famous for, in black, white, cerulean blue and a luscious avocado - and long sleeved suoer long dresses, festooned with much fringe and embellishments. Guests were gawking at the fabrics - including L148-suited up the natty SNL star Heidi Gardner (all in white) and Beanie Feldstein in all black.
#EmilySmith #Lafayette148 #L148 #tailoredsuits #HeidiGardnernyc #BeanieFeldstein #SNL
@EmilySmith @Lafayette148 @L148 @tailoredsuits @HeidiGardner @BeanieFeldstein @SNL
LAFAYETTE 148
At a Chelsea presentation, L148 creative director Emily Smith offered both the tailored blazers, knits and pants she`s famous for, in black, white, cerulean blue and a luscious avocado - and long sleeved suoer long dresses, festooned with much fringe and embellishments. Guests were gawking at the fabrics - including L148-suited up the natty SNL star Heidi Gardner (all in white) and Beanie Feldstein in all black.
#EmilySmith #Lafayette148 #L148 #tailoredsuits #HeidiGardnernyc #BeanieFeldstein #SNL
@EmilySmith @Lafayette148 @L148 @tailoredsuits @HeidiGardner @BeanieFeldstein @SNL
CAPTURING THE CROWD | LAFAYETTE 148
Besides the handsome 2025 Spring|Summer 2025 Lafayette 148 Collection - the crowd who gathered to covet it couldn’t have looked more appealing.
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@lafayette148ny @fashiononthe_streets #streetfashion_nyc #streetfashionsnaps @shavonec @artofastylist @anewyorkstorymovie
CAPTURING THE CROWD | LAFAYETTE 148
Besides the handsome 2025 Spring|Summer 2025 Lafayette 148 Collection - the crowd who gathered to covet it couldn’t have looked more appealing.
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 (and in New York last week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
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PAMELLA ROLAND
Gown/black tie designer Pamella Roland went to Morocco and came back with a collection of floor length dresses the colors of spice, sky, greenery and gold tiles.
#pamellaroland #nyfw #runway #pamellaroland #nyfw #runway #newyorkfashionweek #fashionrunway @pamellaroland #backstagerunway
PAMELLA ROLAND
Gown/black tie designer Pamella Roland went to Morocco and came back with a collection of floor length dresses the colors of spice, sky, greenery and gold tiles.
#pamellaroland #nyfw #runway #pamellaroland #nyfw #runway #newyorkfashionweek #fashionrunway @pamellaroland #backstagerunway
BACH MAI
Bach Mai`s spring/summer show should be the one that affixes him to the red carpet - he`s had a number of big hits since tk, not the least of them, Amal Clooney at this year`s Venice Film Fest. It was certainly red - most of it - and dramatic. It`s such a strong statement of shapes, it`s hard to know if Hollywood hotties will gravitate. Will ball gowns be back? Time will tell.
#runway @bachmai @nyfw #Bachmaicollection @Everningwear @redcarpet @charlesjames @cecil_beaton
BACH MAI
Bach Mai`s spring/summer show should be the one that affixes him to the red carpet - he`s had a number of big hits since tk, not the least of them, Amal Clooney at this year`s Venice Film Fest. It was certainly red - most of it - and dramatic. It`s such a strong statement of shapes, it`s hard to know if Hollywood hotties will gravitate. Will ball gowns be back? Time will tell.
#runway @bachmai @nyfw #Bachmaicollection @Everningwear @redcarpet @charlesjames @cecil_beaton
BACKSTAGE | PAMELLA ROLAND
The 65th floor of 30 Rock|The Rainbow Room was the backdrop of Pamella Roland’s 2025 Spring Collection. A huge event with a great deal of moving parts, these photos capture what goes on in the nether world of high fashion.
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#pamellaroland #nyfw #runway #pamellaroland #nyfw #runway #newyorkfashionweek #fashionrunway @pamellaroland #backstagerunway
BACKSTAGE | PAMELLA ROLAND
The 65th floor of 30 Rock|The Rainbow Room was the backdrop of Pamella Roland’s 2025 Spring Collection. A huge event with a great deal of moving parts, these photos capture what goes on in the nether world of high fashion.
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 (and in New York last week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#pamellaroland #nyfw #runway #pamellaroland #nyfw #runway #newyorkfashionweek #fashionrunway @pamellaroland #backstagerunway
CAPTURING THE CROWD | PatBo
A most handsome crowd showed up for the Patricia Donald’s 2025 Runway Show. For a brief moment one had to ask themselves where the show was being held, in the hall or on the streets. That observation in itself is a tell for a successful runway event.
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#PatBo #PatriciaBonaldi #Showgirls #streetfashion_nyc #streetfashionsnaps
CAPTURING THE CROWD | PatBo
A most handsome crowd showed up for the Patricia Donald’s 2025 Runway Show. For a brief moment one had to ask themselves where the show was being held, in the hall or on the streets. That observation in itself is a tell for a successful runway event.
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 (and in New York last week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#PatBo #PatriciaBonaldi #Showgirls #streetfashion_nyc #streetfashionsnaps
PATBO
PatBo, Patricia Bonaldi`s flashy brand, showed shiny flesh, beads, sequins, elegance and skin for days at her spring 2025 runway show. Finding a summer sanctuary to showcase these outfits will be your next bit of fun.
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 (and in New York this past week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#PatBo #PatriciaBonaldi #Showgirls
PATBO
PatBo, Patricia Bonaldi`s flashy brand, showed shiny flesh, beads, sequins, elegance and skin for days at her spring 2025 runway show. Finding a summer sanctuary to showcase these outfits will be your next bit of fun.
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 (and in New York this past week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#PatBo #PatriciaBonaldi #Showgirls
ALEXIS BITTAR
Jewelry designer Alexis Bittar has sculptural wearable objects out of costume jewelry - and fine jewelry. He also creating some of the best Instagram content around: about a bonkers Upper East Side diva named Margeaux and her obsequious assistant. Will she be wearing some of the large flower pins and rings from his spring 2025 collection? We certainly hope so.
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 (and in New York this past week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#AlexisBittar #PascaleCohen #costumejewelry @finejewelry #Margeaux #greenwichavenue #greenwichvillage
ALEXIS BITTAR
Jewelry designer Alexis Bittar has sculptural wearable objects out of costume jewelry - and fine jewelry. He also creating some of the best Instagram content around: about a bonkers Upper East Side diva named Margeaux and her obsequious assistant. Will she be wearing some of the large flower pins and rings from his spring 2025 collection? We certainly hope so.
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 (and in New York this past week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#AlexisBittar #PascaleCohen #costumejewelry @finejewelry #Margeaux #greenwichavenue #greenwichvillage
PAUL ANDREW
Brit-in-NY shoe designer Paul Andrew is peaking with his floral collection of ballerina flats and heels for spring 2025 - and his new role as Creative Director of his old employer, Sergio Rossi.
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 (and in New York this upcoming week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#PaulAndrew @SergioRossi #Jennifercox #artemist #designershoes @paulandrew
PAUL ANDREW
Brit-in-NY shoe designer Paul Andrew is peaking with his floral collection of ballerina flats and heels for spring 2025 - and his new role as Creative Director of his old employer, Sergio Rossi.
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 (and in New York this upcoming week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#PaulAndrew @SergioRossi #Jennifercox #artemist #designershoes @paulandrew
ULLA JOHNSON (The Crowd)
Sometimes at these wonderful fashion events the crowds are as dynamic as the shows themselves. The Ulla Johnson crowd did not fail to disappoint. Dressed impeccably for one of the main events of fashion week we share their outfits with you.
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#UllaJohnson #UllaJohnsoncollection @springsummer2025 @NYFW @MaryGabriel @Chelsea @#NiamhLavine @MadisonMartin
ULLA JOHNSON (The Crowd)
Sometimes at these wonderful fashion events the crowds are as dynamic as the shows themselves. The Ulla Johnson crowd did not fail to disappoint. Dressed impeccably for one of the main events of fashion week we share their outfits with you.
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 (and in New York this upcoming week.) Capturing its myriad essence is our goal.
#UllaJohnson #UllaJohnsoncollection @springsummer2025 @NYFW @MaryGabriel @Chelsea @#NiamhLavine @MadisonMartin
