August 26, 2020

A Conversation with SoLA Contemporary Gallery Founder - Peggy Sivert

"A world without art is a place where only animals can survive. It is a place where struggle for survival dominates is so intense that there is no room in the heart or mind for creativity or inspiration. If we see the beginnings of a world without art, we will...

Beth Clarke

July 09, 2020

Interview with 100 Black Men of Los Angeles

The overall concept of the 100 began in 1963 in New York City when a group of concerned African American men began to meet to explore ways of improving conditions in their community. These visionaries included businessmen and industry leaders such as David Dinkins, Robert Mangum, Dr. William Hayling, Nathaniel...

Beth Clarke

June 29, 2020

Original Paperbacks Interview Mikey Kravitz

On Memorial Day weekend, one of our favorite models, Mikey Kravitz, joined us for a Summer collection photoshoot. The effects of quarantine really impacted our team and we wanted to represent this sense of claustrophobia. We decided to capture Mikey trying to navigate his space while being trapped inside a...

Beth Clarke

June 26, 2020

Chapter 1: Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter. So, let’s support the movement. For June and July we are donating 15% of sales to 100 Black Men of Los Angeles and ACLU Voting Rights. As a brand based in Los Angeles, we chose 100 Black Men of Los Angeles because we want to help enact...

Beth Clarke