Raise your hand if you hate Mondays ! They are always pretty rough for me, especially when I sit here and post images from the sunny weekend.
I am so so so so so so into this pair of vintage 501's. It's so hard to find a pair of authentic distressed jeans now a days and i'm so thankful these fell in my lap. The slight high waist of the 501 gives me dad vibes and i'm super into it!
Blazer: H&M Shirt: John Varvatos Jeans: Vintage Levi 501
I like to consider myself a rare breed in the fashion industry as i'm one of the few people that actually eats. Naturally, when the Downtown Luxe City Center graciously extended an invitation to preview the menu at Stafford + Mathis, their most recent addition to downtown's culinary scene, I summoned an Über faster than you can say white truffle vinaigrette.
Upon my arrival to the swanky eatery, I quickly found that this was no ordinary dinner rendezvous. Stafford + Mathis offers dual menus that cater to the wild and mild palette. The Stafford portion of the menu boasts more traditional options like steak frites and tenderloin carpaccio while the Mathis menu offers more innovative dishes like their Octopus' Garden--a mouth watering combination of Octopus, heirloom vegetables, pickled beet and pomegranate a top a bed of petite greens and market beans.
To say the food is out of this world fucking amazing is an understatement. It is extremely evident that Chef Michael Chavez-Martinez is insanely dedicated to his craft via the presentation of his edible art, knowledge of complimentary wine pairings and passionate descriptions of each course. I LOVE discovering new talent in any capacity and Chef Martinez certainly has a bright future ahead of him.
My favorite portion of the dinner however, was the intimate conversation happening around the table with the hotel's senior staff and members of the press. In one sitting we discussed the art of selfies, secret talents (mine, a terrible english accent) showed each other our collection of pet pictures, all while pondering what talent we would posses if we could choose any--and this is precisely the reason I'll never step foot inside another hotel downtown. Luxe City Center offers immense luxury without being pretentious--they do not concern themselves with trendy gimmicks, instead they focus on delivering the luxe experience to every person that walks through their picturesque lobby.
The stafford + Mathis Kitchen is open for breakfast and lunch from 6am-3pm and reopens for dinner at 5pm--located inside the Luxe City Center Hotel at 1020 S. Figueroa Los Angeles, CA 90015. Check it out and let me know if you're a Stafford or a Mathis by tagging #ImaStafford / #ImaMathis on instagram!
Photography Robert Terrazas
Blazer: Indochino T-Shirt: John Varvatos Jeans: Sinclair Denim Watch: Meister
If you follow me on Instagram then you know I spent last weekend in sunny San Francisco. I'm a big believer in geographic determinism, and I suspect the clement weather in San Francisco has a lot to do with its pervading buoyant mood. People smile a lot there, traffic jams tend to be caused by drivers insisting the other guy go first. And have you ever seen a place more tolerant of alternative lifestyles?
The day before I said goodbye to LA, Juan (my usual fed ex carrier and spirit animal) dropped off a very special package--my custom Indochino suit! When I ripped open the box, I was in awe of its masculine beauty--don't forget, this is my first suit, ever. The most definitive stylistic feature is (obvi) the custom fit. The sophisticated and timeless shape fit my body so comfortably, something i've never experienced with off the rack pieces. I decided during my fitting that I wanted the lapel be thinner to create a clean, streamlined look. The thin lapels are also reminiscent of my lifestyle, tasteful but understated. As a traditional comfort seeker looking for the highest end quality, I was so fucking happy to be wearing that Indochino suit.
Timing for this couldn't have been better as the traveling tailor pop up was currently taking place in San Fran! I was so excited to pop by and show Erin, the heavenly angel who fitted me, the masterpiece we created together. It was the best feeling to see her just as excited about the result as I was.
If you're in San Francisco you NEED to pay the amazing tailors at Indochino a visit. Their popup is located at 117 Post St. San Francisco, CA. They are only in SF until the 23rd and then taking over New York City March 22-30 and again April 11-16.
Photography: Robert Terrazas
Suit: Indochino Shoes: Comme De Garcons
