Los Angeles’ design output has broadened far beyond early Aughts denim and casualwear — though it still has that, too, plus cutting-edge men’s streetwear — to include red carpet brands, modern minimalists, resort lifestyle brands and more.
A sampling of L.A.-based designers and brands moving the market and beyond.
The red-carpet bold facers:
The Mod minimalists:
Co
Zaid Affas
Jeana Sohn
Juan Carlos Obando
The arts n’ crafters:
Greg Lauren
The resort lifers:
Le Superbe
Aviator Nation
Xirena
The advanced contemporary set:
Equipment, Joie, Current Elliott
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Wolk Morais
Icons Objects of Devotion
Robert Rodriguez
The boho brigade:
Doen
Natalie Martin
The street/rocker beats:
Stampd
Noon Goons
Laurel & Mulholland
The do-gooders:
Industry Standard
Los Angeles Apparel
Atelier & Repairs
Entireworld
The accessories stars:
Annie Costello Brown
Stance
Carbon and Hyde
Newbark
Hoorsenbuhs
Jacquie Aiche
La Californienne
Gabriela Artigas
Daniela Villegas
Beatrice Valenzuela
Sonia Boyajian
George Esquivel
Nick Fouquet
Celeb-fronted:
Denim/T-shirts:
Ayr