Julissa James is a staff writer for Image, where she covers culture, style, fashion, art and L.A. She has been with the Los Angeles Times since 2019 and has written for the magazine since 2021.
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For the last decade, a community of artists have been in an evolving dialogue about what it means to make work in L.A. right now.
Feb. 27, 2024
NASCAR tapped the artist to make a trophy for the inaugural NASCAR Mexico Series race at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum this Sunday.
Feb. 2, 2024
To commemorate two decades in the game, we assembled a cast of people to do the impossible task of telling the story of the iconic streetwear brand, from the beginning.
Jan. 3, 2024
The Bailey Prado designer is known for handmade crochet used for matching sets, rhinestone cut-out pants, playsuits, envelope bras and airbrushed gowns.
Dec. 18, 2023
The creative director’s ability to connect with the familiar while flipping expectations and leaning into contrast is the thing the world can’t look away from.
Dec. 13, 2023
There is something honest about it: The backdrop says, “Perceive me, I beg you.” Schiaparelli speaks this same language.
Dec. 12, 2023
A certain kind of person is drawn to Johnnie Davis’ brand known for its renegade spirit. A person looking for a vibe that’s wearable with an air of excitement.
Dec. 8, 2023
The artist is on a traveler’s journey from her roots to where she is now. Her music is an acceptance and integration of all of her cultures, eras and versions along the way.
Dec. 7, 2023
Bibs Moreno’s project captures people in L.A. in their natural luminosity. The magazine — much like its cousin Fruits, which documented style and subculture in Tokyo — is a sensory world of aesthetic celebration.
Dec. 6, 2023
If you’re going to put on a performance, you need a costume. Getting ready for the big fight is the ultimate exercise in anticipation and aesthetics.
Dec. 5, 2023