Dave Schilling

Dave Schilling is a contributing writer for Image. He regularly covers style trends and culture in Los Angeles and has written sharp, witty and hilarious criticism about the joys and peculiarities of fashion in Southern California, including an ode to exposed chest hair; an essay on the beauty of cis straight men in skirts; and a feature on how skinny jeans factor into the gentrification of Northeast L.A. His work has appeared in the New Yorker, the Guardian, New York Magazine and GQ.

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One time for L.A.’s grand cathedrals of fine dining

Raise a glass to Old Hollywood restaurants. The martinis, tuxedoed waiter and cigarette stains on a mural are a window to history.
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Why is Ralph Lauren so good at ‘prep?’

The brand has remained the gold standard of American fashion precisely because it allows us to lose ourselves in the majesty of it all. Dreams are not the thing modern trends are made of.
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The mullet is the haircut that refuses to die

How a cut once deemed déclassé is now at the forefront of chicness.
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Streaming services are where movies go to die. But we will always have the crew merch

When films lose their appeal with the public, turn into cult objects or get killed by giants like Warner Bros. Discovery, what is left of the work? Jackets given out at wrap parties.
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Is it possible that, maybe, we misjudged Uggs the whole time?

The early 2000s saw celebutantes like Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton rocking their Uggs to Starbucks runs and lunches. Now, the ‘can’t be bothered’ boot is back.
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The unofficial suit of L.A. is Italian — and it won the city over by not pandering

It’s not for everyone. It’s for those who get it. Just like Armani.
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‘Chic’ carpet is the interior design trend born from the dustbin of American culture

Eventually, everything tired, clichéd or boring is rediscovered. In L.A., what has come back around is a flooring tradition that’s among the most heinous scourges on the human race
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You haven’t truly made it in L.A. if you’ve never worn glasses from l.a.Eyeworks

To rock a pair of the iconic frames is to immediately signal to people around you that you don’t just want to stand out; you need to.
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Is there really a correct jacket for L.A.?

Who says you don’t need outerwear in your closet in L.A.? How to find the perfect jacket in a city of microclimates and many moods.
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The bow tie can set you free with tastefulness. But this is not a tasteful time

Dave Schilling on the ultimate Oscars fashion statement.