I first saw Omar Apollo perform in November of 2017.
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DJ Bella Fiasco – DRIP (Mixtape)
Mixtape Mondaze.
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Jhené Aiko Unveils 2 Versions of ‘Never Call Me’ Visual
“Ohh, you should’ve called me.”
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Billionaire Boys Club x Soulection [Lookbook]
Streetwear and beat culture collide.
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143 Party @ Echoplex – Thursday 12-28-17
L.A.’s favorite R&B party returns to end the year in style.
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DUCKWRTH Drops New Track “Tamagotchi” Ahead of New Mixtape
An XTRA UUGLY Mixtape releasing 11-3-2017.
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Push Play: Warm Brew – “Stretch”
Produced by Al B Smoov.
Read moreAlex Randazzo of L.OR.D.S. LA Talks Streetwear and Brand Influence
Let’s take a few hints from leading fashionistas and international trendsetters, because we all love to peruse the Instagram hashtags for any and all style inspiration. What most of these style icons have in common are their ability to use minimal colors and layer garments with ease, whether it’s an all black outfit or with a […]
Read moreA Tour of Han Cholo’s L.A. Office
Jewelry designer, Brandon Schoolhouse, was at one time using the name “Han Cholo” as his DJ name. As the story goes, Gwen Stefani was one of the first celebrity clients to wear his handcrafted pieces. Adding to the lore, their current HQ was once a Beastie Boys studio. So you know, just a few notables about L.A.’s […]
Read moreWHT TH HLZ: HLZ BLZ “Youth Wave” Spring ’15 Collection Rides Hard
Streetwear icon HLZBLZ has been riding the consistent wave of bad-assery in style and demeanor since its inception in 2005, and 10 years down the line, Miss Lawn and crew show no signs of letting up or letting go. Staying true to their mission of filling a void deprived of cutting edge alternative apparel representative of […]
Read moreRECAP: Hennessy V.S Presents – Simple Is Perfect Capsule Collection Launch
Hennessy V.S and stylist to sports stars, Brandon Williams, knew how to gather LA’s most fashionable crowd on a Friday. Celebrating the launch of his “Simple Is Perfect” capsule collection, Williams had the aid of team Hennessy to throw a function that brought out plenty notables and steezy individuals to Downtown LA’s Austere. Besides some choice […]
Read moreAn Educated Dress: Rustic Dime
An Educated Dress is The 5th Element’s visual slant on the seasonal offerings of various brands. Our intention is to give our stylistic interpretation and assessment on styles that we feel heads should take notice of. On this edition, we certified our affiliation to Team Cozy with Rustic Dime’s latest Fall 2014 collection.
Read moreCre(ATE)ives – Chef Roy Choi
In our second edition of Cre(ATE)ives, we linked up with acclaimed chef and restauranteur, Roy Choi, to chop it up about his recent successes that range from his new eateries inside Koreatown’s The Line Hotel, to his hit new CNN series, ‘Street Food.’ The chef gets deep and breaks down his philosophy behind these ventures […]
Read moreLifted Anchors Presents “Hidden Gems Collection”
The crew at Lifted Anchors made long-time fans out of plenty of folks lately with their consistently outstanding offerings, many of which set the bar for forward-thinking streetwear. This time around, with their new “Hidden Gems Collection” now available, they continue in their penchant for wildly creative cut & sew and next-level basics with subtle […]
Read moreBrick & Mortar: UNIONMADE L.A.
For San Francisco based UNIONMADE, success has come quite swiftly since their opening on the border of the Mission and Castro districts back in 2009. Besides being at the forefront of providing classic Americana style that’s just as well-made as it is aesthetically pleasing, UNIONMADE was voted one of the top 10 best independent men’s […]
Read moreThe Making of Pharrell’s 24 Hour Music Video for “Happy”
If you ever wondered just as much as we did how Pharrell’s tremendous 24 hour music video for his infectious track, “Happy”, was made, then wonder no more. Check the video above as we’re shown glimpses behind the scenes of the making of what is easily the music video of the year. Directed by […]
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The 5th Element Magazine Presents: The Freshest Class 2013
We at The 5th Element Magazine are proud to present The Freshest Class 2013. When it comes to up and coming streetwear brands, this conglomerate of creatives make up the varsity team of what’s dope right now. Clearly the stand out prospects of streetwear fashion, these brands are creating a definite buzz for themselves by […]
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