It’s pretty official, Summer is here.
And to mark the advent of barbecues and bicycle riding, we are giving away a striped “have some watermelon and throw a water balloon” Shuffleboard dress. Think how well it will shade your swim suited self on the way to the beach – Imagine showing the world that you are [...]
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St. Patrick’s Giveaway Winner
Posted in News on Mar 17th, 2010
Once again, we’ve been so glad to see so many of your names participate in our bow tie giveaway. A Monte Carlo would have looked smart around any one of your necks, but the darn things are slippery’er than Brian Connors himself. A name has been drawn, the Wee Folk have had their say.
The [...]
Pink hearts, yellow moons, Darby O’Gill, and some heather on the hill. St. Patrick’s Day is next week, and in honor of there being no snakes in Ireland we’re giving away an emerald green (and blue*), Monte Carlo bow tie! Stand out amongst all the pinchin’ & punching this 17th. Lads, clean up for once, [...]
Industrious Houses
Posted in News on Mar 9th, 2010
The Fontfaces over at House Industries have long been scheming to great good. You likely have a few of their works at work on your computer. You may have heard whisperings of them playing as a typography-themed band, telling tales of leading & kerning in between songs. This month, if you should happen to be [...]
Elin Jönsson works outfits together and takes photos of them. She does it because its so fun to do, always has been. Her blog, Elinkan (now part of several that comprise, Radar Magazine), is an amazing example of doing something for the sake of loving it, and finding the result is valuable and a joy [...]
Valentine’s Giveaway Congratulations!
Posted in News on Feb 8th, 2010
Late last night (after the super bowl hot dogs had been consumed), your names were scientifically cut out of a spreadsheet and thoroughly mixed into a hat. We’ve been thrilled to have had so many of you enter our launderette lottery, and have worried your odds in winning the one shuffleboard dress weren’t nearly favorable [...]
Giveaway Closed
Posted in News on Feb 8th, 2010
Valentines Day is coming up, and to celebrate we’re giving away a heartthrob red, Shuffleboard dress!
Turn heads as you’re seated for your reservation, or gentlemen, surprise your steady with a stunning and unexpected gift.
To enter, fill out the form below.
The winner will be selected at random and announced next Monday morning (the 8th), just in time [...]
We got together with Los Angeles DJ, National Geographic, and put together a Launderette-themed mixtape for everyone.
Röyksopp, Whitest Boy Alive, Francis Lai, Friendly Fires, Ferraby Lionheart, Astor Piazzolla (Koop), OMD, St. Vincent, Robbie Dupree, Tyler Ramsey, Jim Noir, Metric, Phoenix (Ivan Beck), Loney, Dear… this is good stuff. The kind of thing we’d have on repeat [...]
There Goes The Neighborhood
Posted in News on Jan 20th, 2010
For those in the L.A. area this week, everything in Neighborhood 75% off!
Our favorite local (Launderette carrying) clothing boutique is having a blowout get-it-while-you-can sale before finally closing its doors. Remember when I wrote 75% off? We’ve been twice. These guys have been so good to us, and kept one of the loveliest stores in town. [...]