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DSTLD's Essential Mix: May 2018
Apr 30, 2018
For our May playlist, we're featuring music from Bob Moses, shallou, Sons of Maria, ZHU, Tame Impala, and more.
The Creative Class: DSTLD x Dejardin
Apr 20, 2018
Art. Design. Creative Direction. Devon Dejardin does it all. From abstracted faces to graffiti inspired skulls, Dejardin’s art is reminiscent of the Neo-Expressionist art movement in the 1970’s and ’80’s (Jean-Michel Basquiat instantly comes to mind). We collaborated with Los Angeles-based Dejardin on a custom Coachella collaboration of hand painted jackets and backpacks.
Latest Posts
What Is Raw Denim?
Apr 10, 2018
Consider raw denim the OG - often imitated but never duplicated. In it’s constructed from, this fabric is the purest form of the cotton twill fabric. Never washed, distressed or treated in any way, raw denim jeans have a stiff feel and distinctive color that comes when a pair hasn’t been pre-shrunk; it’s all natural and made to last.
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THE CREATIVE CLASS x ONES TO WATCH: TAMIR
Apr 06, 2018
“You can either fall back from fear or you face it.” Wise words from new up and coming musician Tamir who has a big year ahead of him. As part of our Live Nation Ones to Watch profiles, we sat down with Tamir to discuss his last EP and what he’s looking forward to.
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MEET OUR MUSE: MACKINLEY HILL
Mar 29, 2018
You wouldn't necessarily expect a 20-year-old with an All-American appearance and Colorado upbringing to love rap. "Music says so much about who people are," said model Mackinley Hill on the set of our latest shoot as she jumped around to Future and Gucci Mane. If that's the case, it's safe to assume Mackinley likes a good time.
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The Creative Class x Ones to Watch: Geoffroy
Mar 22, 2018
We partnered up with Live Nation’s Ones to Watch to profile Montreal-based musician Geoffroy while he was in Los Angeles to perform Coastline at the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. Perfect for warmer days ahead, Geoffroy’s sound is a mix of electropop blended with a little soul that you'll feel perfectly comfortable listening to poolside. We sat down with the artist to discuss his career so far and what's next for him.
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DSTLD Acoustic Sessions: Willow Robinson
Mar 13, 2018
In A Daze is the newest EP of up and coming musician Willow Robinson, and it’s good. The LA born, Herefordshire raised singer has a voice that blends rock with soul and is often compared to the iconic Jeff Buckley.
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Behind DSTLD: The Tee
Feb 27, 2018
Jeans and a tee are an unbeatable combination. Originally formed for the sake of functionality, tee shirts were created for the U.S. Navy to wear as undershirts beneath their uniforms. Due to their relatively inexpensive nature, as well as being comfortable and easy to care for, tee shirts slowly made their way into popular culture and are now cemented as an essential clothing staple all over the world.
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The Creative Class: Surfer Blood
Feb 14, 2018
Listen to a Surfer Blood album and you may find yourself transported to a sunny, relaxed state of mind. The indie band's surfer rock sound is felt on their most recent album, last year's Snowdonia. Recently in Los Angeles for a performance in Silver Lake, DSTLD caught up with drummer Tyler Schwarz to discuss the band's journey. Plus, Surfer Blood curated an exclusive playlist for our Spotify channel of everything they're listening to right now.
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Behind DSTLD: Women's Stretch Denim Jeans
Jan 30, 2018
Let's be honest, who doesn't love a great pair of skinny jeans that are soft, stretchy, and are always comfortable? At DSTLD, we certainly do.
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DSTLD's Essential Mix: January 2018
Jan 12, 2018
New year, new music. This month, we're listening to music from Lion Babe, Lane 8, Moon Boots, NVDES, and more. Follow us on Spotify to stay up to date on our monthly and curated playlists.
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The Creative Class: SUMif
Dec 29, 2017
There’s a new up and coming artist on the block. Meet Steph Wells, otherwise known as SUMif, whose newly released EP, Pretty Cage, is just what you need to start your year off fresh. Wells has enjoyed organic success through the release of a handful of singles, many of which landed on the highly coveted Spotify New Music Friday playlists. Wells stopped by Neuehouse in Los Angeles to curate an exclusive Spotify playlist for us and discuss her career, new EP, and love of performing live.
Read MoreWhat Is Raw Denim?
Apr 10, 2018
Consider raw denim the OG - often imitated but never duplicated. In it’s constructed from, this fabric is the purest form of the cotton twill fabric. Never washed, distressed or treated in any way, raw denim jeans have a stiff feel and distinctive color that comes when a pair hasn’t been pre-shrunk; it’s all natural and made to last.
Read MoreTHE CREATIVE CLASS x ONES TO WATCH: TAMIR
Apr 06, 2018
“You can either fall back from fear or you face it.” Wise words from new up and coming musician Tamir who has a big year ahead of him. As part of our Live Nation Ones to Watch profiles, we sat down with Tamir to discuss his last EP and what he’s looking forward to.
Read MoreMEET OUR MUSE: MACKINLEY HILL
Mar 29, 2018
You wouldn't necessarily expect a 20-year-old with an All-American appearance and Colorado upbringing to love rap. "Music says so much about who people are," said model Mackinley Hill on the set of our latest shoot as she jumped around to Future and Gucci Mane. If that's the case, it's safe to assume Mackinley likes a good time.
Read MoreThe Creative Class x Ones to Watch: Geoffroy
Mar 22, 2018
We partnered up with Live Nation’s Ones to Watch to profile Montreal-based musician Geoffroy while he was in Los Angeles to perform Coastline at the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. Perfect for warmer days ahead, Geoffroy’s sound is a mix of electropop blended with a little soul that you'll feel perfectly comfortable listening to poolside. We sat down with the artist to discuss his career so far and what's next for him.
Read MoreDSTLD Acoustic Sessions: Willow Robinson
Mar 13, 2018
In A Daze is the newest EP of up and coming musician Willow Robinson, and it’s good. The LA born, Herefordshire raised singer has a voice that blends rock with soul and is often compared to the iconic Jeff Buckley.
Read MoreBehind DSTLD: The Tee
Feb 27, 2018
Jeans and a tee are an unbeatable combination. Originally formed for the sake of functionality, tee shirts were created for the U.S. Navy to wear as undershirts beneath their uniforms. Due to their relatively inexpensive nature, as well as being comfortable and easy to care for, tee shirts slowly made their way into popular culture and are now cemented as an essential clothing staple all over the world.
Read MoreThe Creative Class: Surfer Blood
Feb 14, 2018
Listen to a Surfer Blood album and you may find yourself transported to a sunny, relaxed state of mind. The indie band's surfer rock sound is felt on their most recent album, last year's Snowdonia. Recently in Los Angeles for a performance in Silver Lake, DSTLD caught up with drummer Tyler Schwarz to discuss the band's journey. Plus, Surfer Blood curated an exclusive playlist for our Spotify channel of everything they're listening to right now.
Read MoreBehind DSTLD: Women's Stretch Denim Jeans
Jan 30, 2018
Let's be honest, who doesn't love a great pair of skinny jeans that are soft, stretchy, and are always comfortable? At DSTLD, we certainly do.
Read MoreDSTLD's Essential Mix: January 2018
Jan 12, 2018
New year, new music. This month, we're listening to music from Lion Babe, Lane 8, Moon Boots, NVDES, and more. Follow us on Spotify to stay up to date on our monthly and curated playlists.
Read MoreThe Creative Class: SUMif
Dec 29, 2017
There’s a new up and coming artist on the block. Meet Steph Wells, otherwise known as SUMif, whose newly released EP, Pretty Cage, is just what you need to start your year off fresh. Wells has enjoyed organic success through the release of a handful of singles, many of which landed on the highly coveted Spotify New Music Friday playlists. Wells stopped by Neuehouse in Los Angeles to curate an exclusive Spotify playlist for us and discuss her career, new EP, and love of performing live.
Read More