Strut into fall with the latest denim items from these beloved brands with Los Angeles ties.
AYR
Independently owned, this brand— which stands for All Year Round and is based in both New York and L.A.— turns out simple yet stylish looks that are effortless and timeless. Clients cannot get enough of bestselling jeans like the Pop, which provide a comfy, slightly cropped ankle fit, or the Secret Sauce, which have a snug fit that forms to your shape after only a few wears. This fall, try new arrival the Beat, a comfy jean-trouser combo that comes in four different washes. ayr.com
MOTHER’s the Hustler Roller Heel jeans in Pitch PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Citizens of Humanity
This Los Angeles-based premium denim label is fueled by local designers who travel the world in search of inspiration for flawlessly fitting designs that don’t sacrifice comfort for style. Each pair of jeans passes through the hands of at least 40 skilled craftsmen who use sustainable materials and processes that minimize waste. Jazz up your style with new fall denim items like the Alexi jacket or Enzo dress, or opt for staples such as the trouser-inspired Annina high-rise wide-leg jeans. citizensofhumanity.com
Hudson
This L.A.-based brand founded in 2002 creates jeans and other essentials that stay true to the brand’s California roots. Although all of its clothing is designed to make you feel and look your best, clients especially adore the Zach skinny jean for men, and the Beth mid-rise baby bootcut women’s jean. Hudson also recently launched collaborations with basketball player Tyler Herro and menswear stylist Brandon Williams. hudsonjeans.com
PAIGE’s Malibu digs. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Joe’s
Founded in 2001 by creative director Joe Dahan, this City of Angels denim staple embraces a distinctive rock ’n’ roll point of view while creating styles for anyone looking for a flawless and sophisticated fit. Women will love new jeans arrivals like the mid-rise cigarette ankle Lara or The Mia, a high-rise wide-leg jean. For something different, try the A-line denim Tulie skirt or the ’90s Bermuda short. Men after a slim fit need look no further than the Asher, made from a soft stretch fabric. joesjeans.com
L’AGENCE
Founded in 2008, this California-based label offers looks that serve up a breezy L.A. aesthetic with the effortless elegance of Parisian fashion. Brand ambassadors from Karlie Kloss to Angelina Jolie support L’AGENCE’s commitment to clothes that are both trendy and timeless. In 2015, the brand launched its denim line and since then has released a slew of wardrobe staples. New arrivals include the Marty, a flattering flare-leg, high-rise style in a premium stretch denim, and the Sada, a chic high-rise cropped jean available in various colors. lagence.com
MOTHER
Co-founded in 2010 by Lela Becker and creative director Tim Kaeding, this indie-spirited brand is locally produced in L.A. and evokes a chic, laid-back look and feel. Besides essentials like the Weekender Fray and the Hustler Ankle Fray, new arrivals like the Hustler Roller Heel in Pitch—made from eco-fabric in Never-Fade Black—and the delightfully named (and delightfully front-detailed) Rascal Sliced Up Heel in Digging Up Dirt, are worth adding to the rotation. motherdenim.com
PAIGE
Born in L.A. in 2005, PAIGE combines the relaxed and inviting atmosphere of California with a travel-inspired global flair. Th e brand’s signature whipstitch—nine stitched bars on the back pocket of every pair of jeans—represents nine lives and reminds the wearer to evolve and thrive with each new day and outfit. Supremely comfortable, the brand’s denim keeps its shape without digging in. This fall, try new jean styles like the wide-leg Leenah with exposed button fly in Boss Black and the high-rise Noella, a modern boyfriend silhouette with crisscrossed back belt loops. paige.com
Ulla Johnson
Native New Yorker Ulla Johnson garnered a fast following when she launched her eponymous line in 1998, right after she graduated from college. Building upon her commitment to modern, feminine, effortless clothes, Johnson recently debuted Ulla Johnson Denim, a premier denim collection made in L.A. with luxe materials and a lived-in feel. In addition to the Odette denim jacket, the collection includes four jeans styles, such as the wide-cuffed Genevieve and the Daphne slouchy boyfriend fit. The designer will also be opening a West Coast flagship in West Hollywood—in the former Stella McCartney space on Beverly near Robertson—in early 2023. ullajohnson.com
The latest launches from SoCal beauty brands are here, ensuring a head-to-toe glow this fall. BY LAURA ECKSTEIN JONES
Ilia Liquid Powder Matte Eye Tint
Featuring the same water-based cream-to-powder formula as its popular and award-winning Liquid Powder Chromatic Eye Tint, this newest launch from Ilia —available in eight nature-inspired shades—has a matte finish that stays on, even holding up to Southern California’s steamy late-summer weather. No tools are needed for the blendable shadow that’s formulated with active levels of horse chestnut flower to help smooth and firm the eye’s delicate skin with every swipe. iliabeauty.com
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Live Tinted Huebeam
Deepica Mutyala couldn’t find products that worked well for her skin tone, so, in 2019, she launched Huestick, the first product from her brand Live Tinted. Since then, the inclusive brand has expanded with a variety of products, including Huebeam, a blushing bronzer that recently launched. Packed with niacinamide to help fade dark spots, chamomile flower extract to soothe the skin’s surface and hyaluronic acid for advanced hydration, the lightweight vegan formula is buildable and blendable. livetinted.com
Natureofthings Revitalizing Mineral Soak
Wellness-focused beauty brand Natureofthings has launched a new addition to its collection of face and bodycare essentials. Designed to treat the body from the outside in and inspired by ancient Roman baths, the Revitalizing Mineral Soak contains powerful ingredients including detoxifying and oxygenating Dead Sea salt; rhassoul clay, leju volcanic ash and beneficial minerals for health support; colloidal oatmeal to gently cleanse and soothe; and an aromatic blend of fragrant woods like balsam, cypress and eucalyptus. natureofthings.com
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MAKE Beauty Continuum Gel Liner
Smudge-proof, waterproof and smooth as silk, MAKE’s new eyeliners make creating a bold and dynamic beauty look easier than ever. Available in traditional shades like brown and black, there are also plenty of whimsical colors to try. Gamma Ray (olive green), Galaxy (teal) and Retrograde (maroon) are standouts, but every single one of the pencils—made with a vegan wax blend—is worthy of adding to your collection. makebeauty.com
Odacité CLEAN-ical Serums
Valérie Grandury founded her clean-beauty brand Odacité after a breast cancer battle left her searching—unsuccessfully—for luxurious, effective, clean skincare. Since the initial launch, the brand has grown significantly, and now, with the debut of its new CLEANical line, it has seamlessly blended its clean and clinical mission. Consisting of Renewing serum (retinol and hyaluronic acid), Brightening serum (vitamin C and E and hyaluronic acid) and Clarifying serum (salicylic and hyaluronic acid), the formulas are dispatched through a unique encapsulated delivery technology that claims to provide noticeable results with minimal irritation. odacite.com
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PHLUR Body Wash & Lotion
Founded by fashionista Chriselle Lim, modern fragrance line PHLUR combines both botanical and synthetic ingredients—all of which are responsibly, sustainably sourced—for scents that gently entice rather than overtake. Now, the brand’s four scents—including the instant-hit Missing Person, a white musk and jasmine number that mimics your lover’s skin—are available in body wash and lotion. Similar to the brand’s fragrances, the bodycare items’ vitaminrich, serum-weight formulas are feather-light and seem to blend in seamlessly with the wearer. Th e lotions are especially delicious. Made with coconut, moringa, rose hip and jojoba oils, as well as shea and cupuaçu butters, they sink in immediately and leave the skin plump and nourished without any sticky residue. phlur.com
Saint Jane Hydrabloom Body Silk
One of the first brands to present luxe beauty products made with CBD, Saint Jane has created a cult of followers who adore its luxe, soothing and effective formulas— including the award-winning Luxury Beauty Serum. In recent years, the brand has branched out with a number of treasures (lip glosses and lipsticks, a pore-smoothing SPF and more), and at the end of September, it will debut Hydrabloom Body Silk. Th e ultra-hydrating formula blends active florals with Saint Jane’s proprietary sea flower extract to lift , tone, nourish and hydrate the entire body, beautifully. saintjanebeauty.com
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