Manuel Munoz transitioned from designing streetwear to high-end fashion in a matter of two years. This transition culminated with the release of his new brand dstryr‘s first collection, Nobody Cares. This documentary chronicled the motivation and the drive behind this young, aspiring creative to debut his new brand, dstryr, at his own fashion show hosted by Pharmacy Boardshop in Long […]
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Jan
Jan
Pharmacy Boardshop in Long Beach hosts a exclusive fashion show, “Nobody Cares”, for designer DSTRYR by Enrique Alejandrino When I had started this editor gig at NothingMag, I never expected to be invited to an exclusive fashion show. Yet, there I sat at the end of the runway in a skate shop, awaiting to see […]
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Dec
Dec
Smart Contracts is new function that has been added to the already confusing world of crypto, so what exactly is it? A lot of news has surrounded cryptocurrencies recently. One of the most surprising, the renaming of the Staples Center to crypto.com arena. Cal State Long Beach Associate Professor of Finance, Laura Gonzales, describes them […]
A Conversation With, Artist Corner, Community Spotlight, Interviews, Staff Pick
Meet Spencer Owens: Artist, Graphic Designer, Creative
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Sep
Sep
“Not every day is good, but there’s something good in every day” is a saying I’ve been trying to live by for the duration of 2020. Amidst all the chaos this year has thrown at us, it’s easy to get down on yourself and be stuck in a rut. One thing that’s helped me stay […]
A Conversation With, Community Spotlight, Fashion, Festivals, Interviews, Style, Tips
Fashion Spotlight: Recycling Styles with Consumption Collab
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Sep
Sep
When you’re looking in your closet, do you ever just think about where your clothes come from? You think about different ways to style your high-waisted mom jeans or your crop tops, but do you ever wonder where and how these garments are made? Consumption Collab, a fashion styling dynamic duo, created their brand in […]
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Media Pollution Finds New Life for That Old TV You Threw Away Ages Ago
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Aug
Aug
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is a saying that we’re all too familiar with, and that’s exactly what the guys behind Media Pollution have done with old school cathode-ray tube (CRT) TVs. Dan Dowding, an experimental filmmaker, and Brian Fox, an electronic restoring & recycling genius, make up Media Pollution. Together, the two […]
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Apr
Apr
Local craft breweries tend to be unique and exciting and as an avid beer drinker, I love venturing out and introducing my palate to new flavors. California is nothing short of new, up and coming breweries. Brewing Reserve of California emerged onto the craft brewing scene and has made a huge impact on the community, […]
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Apr
Apr
After a short yet promising run at their first physical location, Honeymoon Galleria, an extension of Honeymoon Supply Company, is upgrading to a bigger space to host DIY shows, art showcases, and more. I had the privilege of speaking to Helene Philippe, the founder of Honeymoon Supply Company, to get a better understanding of what […]
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Record Store Spotlight: Beatnik Bandito Music Emporium
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Mar
Mar
Downtown Santa Ana is full of hidden gems, one of those being Beatnik Bandito Music Emporium, a small record store off Broadway and 5th street. If classic rock and 80’s alternative records are what you’re looking for, then this will definitely be the place for you, as they have a plethora of these records. They […]
07
Feb
Feb
Photo By Henry Holczer Last Sunday night Kuromi, Birote The Musical, Matter Room, and Dummy Casual played a benefit show at the DIY aesthetic music venue, The Smell to raise funds for Jesús Aviles. Better known as the vocalist for punk rock band Plumber, Aviles was extremely passionate about four things: skateboarding, music, his friends, […]