Catch up with:

The Westwood Westwood Alumni

 
 
 
 
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We're officially 20 weeks old, so we wanted to take just a minute to give you a quick update on everyone we've featured so far. Believe us, you're gonna want to know all about it.

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Chapter 1: Ari Taymor, Co-Founder and Chef of Alma

Lucky for all of us, Ari Taymor is now serving the most delicious poolside food you've ever had at The Standard in West Hollywood. He also recently launched Doughnuts with Friends with notable chefs like Kwang Uh of Baroo and Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo of Animal to make limited-edition doughnuts that change every two weeks. Not in Los Angeles? No worries, Ari frequents New York and is heading to Art Basel to show off his skills later this month.


CHAPTER 2: BRAD HOLDGRAFER, CO-FOUNDER OF FORMERLY YES

Brad Holdgrafer is the type of creative that stays so busy, you wonder when he has time to sleep. Besides his amazing storefront, the entrepreneur is also an art director and designer. Oh, did we mention he also just released a children's book? On top of it all, Brad crochets hats to raise money for impoverished children. Whether or not he's superhuman has yet to be determined.  


CHAPTER 3: Alex Matthews, CO-FOUNDER OF juice served here

At the forefront of the juice movement, Juice Served Here is expanding—fast. Along with twelve locations throughout SoCal, Alex's subscription-based custom boxes of treats can now include raw baked goods and super bowls. It must be the cleansing that's making him so productive. 


CHAPTER 4:  YUNG JAKE, MUSIC + VISUAL ARTIST

As per usual, Yung Jake is partying it up and working hard making art. It's always a mystery as to what he has coming up next, but that's why we love him—he's good at surprises and always delivers. 


CHAPTER 5:  JESSICA KOSLOW, CHEF + OWNER OF SQIRL

In addition to one of the most successful brunch and lunch restaurants in the city (with lines that aren't getting shorter anytime soon), Jessica's is in the midst of opening an unnamed restaurant in West LA. Since it's just around that time to start holiday cooking, if you're looking for some new recipes this season and beyond, she just released her debut cookbook, Everything I Want To Eat. 


CHAPTER 6: NICK THOMM, VISUAL ARTIST

Nick Thomm has been killing it ever since he moved to New York, so we were excited to see his NYFW collaboration with Maybelline, where he created a large scale piece of Gigi Hadid and Adriana Lima. Also, keep an eye on his Instagram for his latest video project that will be dropping any minute. 


CHAPTER 7:  Pia arrobio, creative director of lpa the label

Ever since LPA launched, Pia has been ruling e-commerce. After being seen on everyone who is anyone, Pia just launched her holiday collection (you need it) and the launch video may or may not feature her grandma. LPA is only getting bigger and bigger, but if you want a nod to its humble beginnings, be sure to check out the video feature we shot right before her launch.


CHAPTER 8:  wedidit

WeDidIt keeps doing it. The music crew worked the festival circuit this summer and back in September, Opening Ceremony housed their latest line of urban streetwear. What we're most excited about is that the guys are hitting the airwaves with their own radio show as part of the NTS Radio Family. The WeDidIt show is called R.I.P. FM and it's set to debut Friday, November 18th at 6 PM. 

 

 


CHAPTER 9:  Emily oberg, Founder + editor of sporty & RICH

It's hard to keep up with Emily Oberg—along with producing videos for Westwood Westwood, she's still up and at it producing at Complex, working on new Sporty & Rich clothing, and launching her second issue of the magazine this winter. And she's probably still working out more than all of us combined, which is one of the reason we love learning tips and tricks straight from her Instagram feed + healthy recipe-filled stories.


CHAPTER 10:  henrik Purienne, photographer + founder of mirage magazine

Henrik hasn't stopped spending his days making voyeuristic art inspired by gorgeous women for top magazines and brands—and we hope he doesn't stop anytime soon. Coming January 2016, Henrik will release his second book, Holiday. You can pre-order it now at Amazon.


CHAPTER 11: lisa Williams, founder of LIsa says Gah

Hot off her (Maryam Nassir Zadeh) heels, Lisa Williams recently did a beautiful Mercedes Benz collaboration and best of all, just got married in an epic ceremony last weekend! Lucky for us, she's already back at work helping us gear up for winter with hand-picked favorites you can only find at Lisa Says Gah.


CHAPTER 12: Jamie-James Medina, Photographer + Creative Consultant

Jamie-James Medina is always doing just about everything you wish you were. Recently he's been on tour with Nicolas Jaar and this traveling the world doing what he does best—creating inspiring and impactful photos and creative projects. His most recent series? "I Voted" and "I Vomited" posters he created around the presidential election.


CHAPTER 13: Reza Fahim, co-founder of Tenants of the trees

We all know Reza is always up to something new. He's currently working on a top secret project coming next year, but unfortunately we can give you any details—just yet. Stay tuned, we'll tell you everything as soon as we can. The perks? You can still hit the east side's favorite night-time hang, Tenants of the Trees, whenever you want.


CHAPTER 14: millie brown, performance artist


We never quite now what to expect from Millie Brown, which might just be what we love most about her. She's currently a part of a beautifully curated exhibition overseas, so if you find yourself in London this November, be sure to check out Millie's work at the Cob Gallery.


CHAPTER 15: Pizzaslime

Pizzaslime is always giving us tons of goodness. From their Four Loko collaboration, shot by Kenneth Cappello to killer memes, the duo is always on the pulse of what's next. The best way to find out what they're up to next? Their epic Instagram feed.


CHAPTER 16: Josef Centeno, Chef & Restaurateur

 Josef has already mastered DTLA, so the restaurateur and chef is expanding to the west side with a new concept on an old favorite. To expand on the success of Bäco Mercat, Josef is going to the heart of downtown Culver City to open up Bäcoshop. Now you can take your order bäco flatbread and unwrap it on the go!


CHAPTER 17: Tom Lehman, Co-Founder of Genius

Tom Lehman is still busy annotating and coming up with innovative ways to take Genius.com to the next level. Per usual, the multi-talented genius is up to even more—he's about to launch his debut ceramic show: Worse Is Better. If you're in Brooklyn be sure to check it out at The Vanderbilt Republic on December 3rd and 4th between 10am-6pm.


CHAPTER 18: LANAKILA MACnaughton, Founder of the Women's Moto Exhibit

Lanakila and her crew are still riding. The best part of this club is that they're always welcoming new members into the sisterhood, so if you're a lady with a bike, be sure to hit them up. The exhibition is now selling tickets to Dream Roll 2017—a three-day motorcycle camping trip to Mt. Adams in August. 


CHAPTER 19: Fred and Max Guerrero, Co-Founders of Slow Culture and Burgerlords

Well, we just featured these guys last week, but seriously, you need to go check out their latest exhibit. If you still haven't been over there, treat yourself to a burger from Burgerlords, STAT (especially after the debacle that was last week). Long story short—go visit these brothers and you'll be in for a treat.