Year-long Sunday Service gig with rapper Kanye West kept Gina Luciani on her toes Story By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | Photo by Zsuzsi Steiner Playa Vista flutist Gina Luciani performed with rapper Kayne West at Coachella and his Sunday Service dates throughout the last year. She learned something most people would expect from the controversial West: […]
Childcare for the 21st Century
Brella offers working (or just exhausted) parents an exciting new resource Story By By Jessica Koslow | Photo by Brella Everything is available on-demand these days. So why should childcare be any different? That’s the concept behind Brella, a new childcare model launched in Playa Vista in November. Say you and your friend are new […]
Beach Body Positivity
Peachy Keen Swim is disrupting the swimwear industry one bikini at a time Story By By Kellie Chudzinski | Photo by Lauren Brown Despite the fashion industry’s push toward body positivity and size inclusion, one area has lagged behind: swimwear. Leah Sullivan, Summer Morgan and Delaney Drexler set out to create a swimsuit brand […]
Style for All
Interior designer Julia Newman specializes in accessible design for people of all abilities By Shanee Edwards “Once I started to see discrimination in design, I couldn’t stop seeing it everywhere,” recalls local interior designer Julia Newman, who now specializes in crafting beautiful living spaces around the specific needs of clients with mobility challenges. Newman has […]
A Higher Level of Perfection
Sweet Fish’s new chef balances Japanese tradition with California creativity By Angela Matano Sweet Fish Sushi Bar & Restaurant has been serving delicious Japanese cuisine and a delightful array of sakes for about ten years with admirable consistency. The space manages to be both casual and fun, punctuated throughout with fire engine red chairs. But […]