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From Los Angeles

12/27/11 02:00PM

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PUR New Years Sale

Not sure what to do with all of that holiday money?  Head over to Project Urban Renewal (PUR) at Space 15 Twenty (1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.) for their 25% off sale.  You only have until January 2, so get your paws over there!

From Los Angeles

10/28/11 01:37PM

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Phantasmagoria

Before you hit up your Halloween parties this Saturday, spend your early hours at Phantasmagoria at Space 15 Twenty (1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd)!  Some of LA's top designers and illustrators will be creating original designs on pumpkins that will be put up for auction.  Plus, going to an event for a good cause totally evens out all the bad things you'll do later that night.

From Los Angeles



10/14/11 12:30PM

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Facehunter Night "Eye Candy for the Style Hungry"

Yvan Rodic of Facehunter is having a special event at Space 15 Twenty (1520 N. Cahuenga Ave.) tonight from 7-10pm.  "Eye Candy for the Style Hungry" will feature prints for purchase (including the photos above), music, drinks, and style, of course.  Stop by and don't forget to come dressed in your weekend best!

From Los Angeles

(Photo via Rony's Photobooth)

09/21/11 04:18PM

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Levi's Bike Shop Tour: Dominic's Update September 21

After a month since the launch of the tour, with over 20 stops and 8,000 miles, the Levi's Bike Shop rolled into LA for another full weekend—all systems go.  It was a non-stop fiesta.



Featured LA artist Geoff McFetridge's winged patch was flying everywhere: on shirts, hats, bags, and pockets.  It was a hot item all weekend long


Space 15 Twenty came prepared for the party, and the PUSH/PULL: Art and Cycle gallery show (curated by Space manager Stephen Stonehill) connected the dots between the Bike Shop outside and the courtyard concert events within.  It features displays by Flying Pigeon, Golden Saddle, and Micheal Kim's traveling Bicycles photo exhibition. 



Inside, the crowd packed in tight, eagerly anticipating the electrifying concert to come from High Places and Liars. They were juiced by Patron's open bar, which came back with custom Commuter drinks and popsicles.

The venue was over capacity and the back to back shows shook the walls. After the bands had left the stage and revelers took to the night, the crowd continued to envelope the Shop and kept the party going even later. The Bike Shop rolled on with a steady flow of traffic, and busy hands tuning and tailoring into the night. 



The next day we were back at it again. The Bicycle Film Festival's Street Party downtown brought the noise, and plenty of bikes to be serviced. We had four mechanics working non-stop, as BMXers performed tricks alongside the Shop on sprawling ramps.  A crowd of all ages packed the overflowing lot. 



Riders were coming straight off the ramp to the Shop and then right back into the arena, working it like a pit crew.


Tricked out bikes sparkled in the sun and bicycle jump rope kept it hopping.

As the crowd slowly retreated, the Shop packed up again and prepared itself for the road to San Francisco, where an even larger party awaits.

Follow along with us for the end of the Levi's Bike Shop Tour @GetInTheSaddle!—Dominic

From Los Angeles




(Photos via Rony's Photobooth)

09/19/11 10:21AM

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The PUSH/PULL Gallery Presents: The Urban Biking Handbook

Ride over to Space 15 Twenty (1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.) tonight from 6-8PM for a special book signing of The Urban Biking Handbook with author Charles Haine.  It will be held at the PUSH/PULL Gallery, which is celebrating art and cycling for Commuter Month all throughout September.

From Los Angeles




08/26/11 05:26PM

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Arts & Leisure: Closing Party!

Hopefully you've had time to shop, party, and see Dicked this month at the Arts & Leisure Pop-up Shop at Space 15 Twenty (1520 Cahuenga Ave).  If not, the closing party is this Saturday from 7-10pm and includes a 50% off sale.  Au revoir!

From Los Angeles




08/19/11 02:25PM

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Arts & Leisure: House of Exposure Presents Dicked by Ricky Powell

This Saturday at the Arts & Leisure pop-up shop, House of Exposure is presenting Dicked, an exhibition based on the photography of Ricky Powell.  Show up from 7-10pm at Space 15 Twenty(1520 Cahuenga Blvd) to find out about the man they call "The 4th Beastie Boy."

From Los Angeles




08/11/11 02:39PM

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Arts & Leisure: Friday August 12

Join the fun over at the Arts & Leisure Pop-Up Store this Friday!  The night will be hosted by Astrologer Susan Miller and Lyz from Obesity&Speed, with music and fun from Greg Krelenstein of the Misshapes. It starts at 7pm at Space 15 Twenty (1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.), you won't want to miss it!

From Los Angeles

08/08/11 01:37PM

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Arts & Leisure Pop-Up Shop

Chrissie Miller and Erin Krause are bringing the big city to a little pop-up shop in L.A.!  The duo is opened their concept shop, Arts & Leisure, at Space 15 Twenty (1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.) this past Saturday.  It will showcase a variety of clothes, jewelry, magazines and more that were contributed by well-known and underground New York designers.

From Los Angeles



07/14/11 11:56AM

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The Bea Project

Katrina Bea has been destroying, painting, dyeing and constantly creating for The Bea Project.  Her work is dark and deconstructed and we want every piece!  Go see what she's all about at The Bea Project Opening, tonight from 7 PM to 11 PM at Space 15 Twenty (1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd).  


RSVP: rsvp@thebeaproject.com

From Los Angeles

05/31/11 11:30AM

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Drip Bar at Space 15 Twenty

Drip Bar is now at Space 15 Twenty Monday through Saturday. So coffee up!

From Los Angeles






05/18/11 11:06AM

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Input : Output 'The Analog Workshop'

Input : Output is Space 15 Twenty's newest tenant, a custom audio and curated lifestyle pop-up shop.  The shop will premiere handmade audio components designed by musician / furniture designer Philip Sumner and Kevin Carney, founder of The Generic Man and Mohawk General Store.  For 45 days, the two will offer made-to-order audio equipment and develop experimental prototypes in a fishbowl-type workshop open to onlookers.  Check out the space during its grand opening this Friday, from 7-11pm.  The duo also be programming music events, so stay tuned at their Facebook page. 

From Los Angeles

05/11/11 09:52AM

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Cold Cave at Space 15 Twenty

For the launch of their new album Cherish the Light Years, synthpop trio Cold Cave is performing an exclusive live show in Space 15 Twenty's courtyard this Thursday at 8pm.  The show is free with a wristband -- get yours by tuning in to KCRW or heading to Amoeba Records before they run out.


From Los Angeles

04/15/11 11:42AM

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To Japan: From LA with LOVE

Come together to celebrate and support Japan during Space 15 Twenty's soft opening of "To Japan: From LA with LOVE" this Saturday, April 16 from 12-8pm.  If you can't make it this weekend,  the installation and pop-up shop will run for three weeks, Tuesday through Saturday from 11-6pm, courtesy of Niki Livingston, Tania Enriquez and Sunshine Fox.

From Los Angeles



04/14/11 03:00PM

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UO Sample Sale

This weekend is the UO sample sale, where you can fill a bag up with clothes, shoes, accessories and stuff for your apartment for $50.  Join us in the parking lot of Space 15 Twenty this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12-7pm, where you can listen to some tunes and chow down on food from mobile vendors during the grand opening of the Space 15 Twenty Truck Stop. Ten percent from all bag sales will go to the American Red Cross. 

From Los Angeles

04/08/11 11:45AM

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WFM: Natalia Benson of n.om

N.om ("gnome") is the jewelry line of Natalia Benson, who will host Space 15 Twenty's weekly flea market this Sunday, April 10, starting at 11am.  "N" for Natalia and "om" for the sacred syllable in many places around the world, Natalia's jewelry includes feather pieces, hoop earrings and crystal healing necklaces inspired by shamanism and tarot.  We're feeling spiritual already.  The Yard Sale happens every Sunday of the month and is free and open to the public!

From Philadelphia

04/01/11 02:47PM

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WFM: Show Pony

Show Pony opened over ten years ago in Echo Park as a space for musicians and designers to perform and showcase their creations, until it was forced to close in 2009.  Sunday, April 3 from 11-4pm, the ladies behind Show Pony will be unloading their vintage wares at Space 15 Twenty, so come out to shop– the Weekly Flea Markets are always free and open to the public. 

From Los Angeles

03/31/11 02:44PM

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Japan Relief Event

This Saturday, April 2 from 1-4pm, please join us at Space 15 Twenty for the Japan Relief Event, where you can shop special merchandise from Stones Throw Records, get a cut or mustache trim from Rudy's Barbershop, do arts and crafts and pick up raffle tickets– 100 percent of the proceeds go to support The Real Medicine Foundation.  

From Los Angeles

03/23/11 10:30AM

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Zine Workshop

As part of the TOMS Give Shop and Gallery, The Urban Craft Center is visiting Space 15 Twenty for a special zine workshop.  Zines are low budget, self-published and self-distributed publications by artists and creative minds, so "in a word, zines are awesome."  Stop by tonight from 7:30-9pm to make your own. 

From Los Angeles

03/18/11 09:58AM

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Kimi Recor of +>- Vintage

Kimi Recor is a modern day gypsy: Born on the outskirts of Munich, the traveler, musician, vintage collector, artist and writer has lived in Colorado, San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles, where she'll host Space 15 Twenty's Weekly Flea Market this Sunday, March 20 from 11-4pm.  Here, she shares the pictures that inspire her and the dirty little secret her vintage clothes are hiding. 

What do you have planned for your Space 15 Twenty flea market event? 
We’re going to have face painting there, and a bunch of people there selling jewelry. It’ll be all of my friends, and all of them are gypsies, so it’s going to have that kind of vibe to it. 

Where does the name +>- come from? 
Positive Greater Than Negative (+>-) is the name of my blog. Everything the people in my household– which is kind of commune– produce gets put into the blog and the blog promotes them and they promote the blog. I wanted everything to tie into together. It’s kind of my state of mind: If something bad happens, overcome it with something more positive. 


So you have a musical background? 
I play guitar and sing. I’ve been making music since I was 18-years-old; I’ve lived in San Francisco and New York and L.A., and every time I switched cities I switched musical projects. My music is my number one thing and everything else kind of supports it. 

You say that you sell vintage from rock legends. Like who? 
The store started when I was living in New York and San Francisco– I used to hang out with a bunch of rocker kids, and we’d all swap clothes. A couple of my friends are in bands that are blowing up, so I was like, “Oh, I totally have their clothes, I should sell them online.” Usually after I wear something once I’m done with it anyway. A lot of the pieces have really interesting stories behind them– like I’ve owned them for three years after my friend wore them on tour for two years straight. 

They’re all washed then, right? 
Oh yeah, it definitely wouldn’t be okay otherwise. 

What was your first experience with vintage clothing? 
My grandma gave me this crazy silk kimono jacket from the ‘30s, and I had never had something like that before. I can’t afford to drop $2,000 on something really well made, and vintage is a way you can buy something that’s really well made without having to spend your last dollar. 


How has the shop evolved since its inception? 
When I first started, it was just 20 pieces of my own clothing that I didn’t really want to donate somewhere, but I didn’t want to keep in my closet. My first 20 pieces sold out in two weeks, so I kept shopping. It’s grown into an actual store, not just me trying to get rid of my clothing. 

You source your clothing from all over the world. Where have you traveled so far? 
I’m from Germany, so I go to Europe and France a lot. I’ve been to Australia, London– I leave the states at least twice a year. 

What’s the best part about shopping in L.A.? 
It’s such a diverse city, so you can always find something, especially if you’re thrifting. There’s always a rich lady in Beverly Hills or a Mexican grandma donating her stuff, so most likely you’ll find what you’re looking for. 

If you could shop in any decade, what would you stock up on? 
It would be a tie between the early 1900s in Louisiana, with the fancy stockings and undergarments, or the 1920s. Anything from the 1920s is amazing– beaded and silk and kind of slutty, but in a good way. 


What’s your advice for developing personal style? 
Ever-evolving is my personal style. I have the greatest respect for those people who have a set style– they’ve had it and will always have it. For me, I have fashion ADD, so right now I’m really into looking like Brooke Shields in Pretty Baby, but that will change in the next two days. Black has been a constant in my life for a while now. Do what you want and find a muse, something that inspires you, like a movie or a musician. 

Which musician would you have loved to style? 
I would love to have chosen costumes for The Rolling Stones, especially when they were going through their crazy Victorian revival phase. All of the people I’d want to shop for are already so good at the doing it themselves that they wouldn’t need my help. Maybe I should choose someone who needs my help, like Miley Cyrus. I’d love to help Britney shop– I love her, she’s been there for me since I was 14. I owe her.