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Meet Louis David and his newly acquired 1993 Harley-Davidson FXR. Before I met Louis I met his home and the Suzuki Drz 250 2001, Harley Dyna 1997, Harley Sportster 2001 and Harley Shovelhead 1985 he lost in the fire. Louis acquired this home a few years back, moving up from DTLA. Living in a motorcycle shop surrounded by parts as well as his embroidery equipment had its limits, so he came north and found this quiet cul-de-sac in Altadena. From here he could mount his approach onto the world, chopper headed down back into the city and beyond. Louis is no stranger to loss in his life, both his mother and brother have passed on, it’s just him and his father now. There is something about losing half the family that really knocks your energy into a funky pattern, off kilter for life, constantly grappling for that steady flow. Family trees are easier to climb when there are more limbs. I’d know, I share that same percentage. After the fire Louis went to Colombia for a while to work on a family home. He found a way of life that he didn’t know he needed. The people showed him their big hearts and a way of speaking to each other that resonated deeply in him. As he’s landed back here in Altadena he’s been wondering where to put that. You go away to a magical place only to come back to your reality and you fear if don’t start using what you learned you’ll forget it. Sometimes I’m on a lot talking to a guy and they are saying all the right things but can’t hear themselves so I find it my place to fix that. Louis, you told me what your name means, the carpenter. The first thing your home needs to rebuild is water, the basis for all life and you’ve done that. Cleaning up the trash the workers made next door is the first step in creating order out of the mess someone else made for you. You were given the gift to create, be it with your choppers, your photos, or your embroidery. You are what you’re looking for. You’re what a lot of people are looking for. Keep showing up to Altadena Cars & Coffee and you’ll see what I mean. Thank you for the time on your lot and sharing all you did with me. Welcome back home. I love you Altadena. I love your dream.

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As this week draws to a close we’re absolutely devastated to see the damage left by the fires in LA, the city we call home and love so much. While this post is outside of our normal scope of content, Los Angeles is home to so many in the denim and fashion industry and the creatives who live here are what makes LA so special. To see some of our friends, families, neighbors, co-workers and so many in our extended denim family loose everything in the past few days has been heartbreaking.

As we all know by now, lack of environmental preparation and land management, cut backs to the fire service budgets, policy cancelations by insurance companies etc have only exacerbated the situation. The bureaucracy involved in large scale relief efforts can take so long to actually reach the people who need it most and right now community focused and mutual aid relief efforts are what people need.

If you feel compelled to help, we’ve linked to @mutualaidla spread sheet for resources and the @gofundme page of verified individuals, families, local businesses, animal shelters and relief effort services that need support.

Seeing the outpouring of support from our hyper local neighborhoods of LA has shown their resilience as they come together as communities to support each other. People that we know who have been personally impacted are tagged in the photos and a full list of is available via link in bio. If you want us to share any sales, resources, donations, etc hop in our personal DM’s as we’re more likely to see them: @lamolevo @shannreddy

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BTS + recap of our first exhibition opening night “Til Death Do Us Part” @johndoegallery 🥀

It was a beautiful night - Big shoutout to our community and the city of Los Angeles + everyone that came out for the love and support- This event couldn’t have taken place anywhere else in the world, without you we are nothing ✨🖤

Eternal gratitude to our amazing team that helped us bring our crazy ideas into fruition- It really takes a village and we are so grateful 🌟

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@redlockerco jackets made one by one, with matching thread colours by @utopia_mfg

#chainstitchembroidery #redlockerco #utopiamfg

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The Sunday Social is THIS Sunday!! We’ll be hanging from 1PM-5PM! Come enjoy food, drinks, music and the best vendors! ⚡️🏁✨#nicsonmercantile #marketplace #smallbusiness #artist #highlandpark #losangeles #sunday #sundaysocial #nicson

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Still on a high from our opening last weekend- Everything and everyone was so beautiful- If you missed it and still want to see the exhibition we will be keeping the gallery open a few days this week 🥀

‘Til Death Do us Part’ - Bridal collection by Firmé Atelier at @johndoegallery

Will be open for viewing

Wednesday 5/29 - 6-9 P.M.
Thursday 5/30 - 6-9 P.M.
Friday 5/31 -6-9 P.M.
Saturday- Closing reception + Cookout 3-9 P.M.

Hope to see you 🖤✨

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Mystery braid shoulder strap to match the handles on a canvas bag.
Custom embroidery. @ro_ol_sen

Made by @utopia_mfg

#utopiamfg
#handmade
#customembroidery
#chainstitchembroidery
#chainstitch
#pointchainette

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Thrilled to work with @firmeatelier on these bridal jackets for his up coming show this Saturday 4-9pm John Doe Gallery

#utopiamfg #hautecouture #embroideryart #chainstitchembroidery #pointchainette #hautecouturelosangeles #firmeatielier

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⚡️⚡️Mark your calendars and join us for another edition of Sunday Social June 2nd! ⚡️⚡️

As always it’s family and pet friendly! Bring your motorcycle or custom car and show it off on York Blvd.
Hope to see you all there. Stay tuned for more announcements!

#Sundaysocial #NicSonmercantile #highlandpark #yorkblvd #SonnyBoy #marketplace #custom #vendors #vegan #food

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@utopia_mfg makes the most awesome custom pieces. We were so stoked to have him at the last Sunday Social! 🪡📍#nicsonmercantile #marketplace #smallbusiness #artist #highlandpark #losangeles #sunday #sundaysocial #nicson

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Meet @utopia_mfg

They will be set up near @nextofkinvintage and will be chainstiching on the spot! Make sure you stop by the Sunday Social and get your custom design. 🧵⚡️ #nicsonmercantile #marketplace #smallbusiness #artist #highlandpark #losangeles #sunday #sundaysocial #nicson

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The Sunday Social is only 1 week away! Come celebrate our 1 year anniversary with us! 🍾⚡️#nicsonmercantile #marketplace #smallbusiness #artist #highlandpark #losangeles #sunday #sundaysocial #nicson

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