Last week, my friends and I decided to take part in one of my favorite LA activities – gallery-hopping. This task is a little taxing, considering weekend traffic around here can feel like The Grand Freeway Exodus. Still, seasoned art opening goers stare bravely into the gaping maw of road congestion and aren’t swayed from their path to new art.
Last week, the folks at The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles and Grand Vision Foundation combined their powers to create a unique fashion show at the opulent Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro. Hosted by Annamarie Von Firley, 30 Years of Pinup showcased eighty outfits paying tribute to the glamorous years. It was a beautiful presentation that felt just a little bit like time travel, but I was curious about how it all comes together. Before the show began, I spent a few hours wandering, mesmerized, around the gorgeous empty theater, chatting with hair and make-up artists, learning more about pin curls than I ever dreamed and finding out about San Pedro’s bustling cultural revival.