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follows cutting edge music, so to fi nd some well-dressed kids look no further then LA’s own indie-rock mecca: The Echo. The Echo’s calendar is packed with the latest and greatest in local and national acts. Crystal Antlers, Cults, The One AM Radio and Active Child have all recently rocked the stage. And, for those of you who like to branch out from the head bobbing and do a little booty shaking, The Echo hosts DJ nights like Club Underground, Part Time Punks and Funky Sole. It’s a whole ‘nother vibe compared to the Monday night residencies. But don’t worry; there are still cool shoes to be spotted.
Let’s be real. The big draw might be the performers, but it’s also about the atmosphere and the hipster trendsetter crowd. LA is just buzzing with creative upstarts, in both music and fashion, and we all know that ever since Vivienne Westwood started dressing the Sex Pistols … you just can’t separate the two. Even the most seemingly unfashionable musicians can end up sparking trends that trickle up into the highest echelons of fashion. Like, big, thick dorky glasses. Once only for the poor-sighted, they managed to become emo, eventually hip, and now essentially en vogue. Did anyone see that one coming? (Rivers Cuomo,
I’m talking to you.) So, go on, add The Echo’s schedule to your iCal if you haven’t already, and then send us your predictions for what crazy trend Anna Wintour will be touting five years from now. You know, so we can tout it here fi rst. Story by Ashley Eliot and Rebeca Arango Upcoming shows: Lex Land, September 15. Pepper Rabbit, September 29. LOCATION: 1822 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026
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o t a lot of people know this … but going to a live show is about so much more than standing still with your arms folded and your head bobbing while gazing up intently at all the hot rock-stars. Did you ever think about that crowd you’re trapped in? All those people you desperately maneuvered through just to get within spitting distance of your new favorite singer … I mean … did you see their shoes? Seriously. Give your neck a break and take a look around – you might spot a new trend or your next favorite designer. But, when it comes to style, not all venues were created equal. And typically cutting edge fashion