FreakCity announces their grand opening, taking place this Sunday,
October 25th, 2009. Located right off the bustling streets of
Hollywood, California on Sunset Boulevard, Freak City is LA’s freshest
art space/showroom.
Rewind to the beat street era of cool..
.high top fades, cassette tapes, letterman jackets, sequin &
lace...graffiti on the walls, funky beats and fashion at its peak...a
Freak City...Los Angeles' newest art space and showroom. Delicious
Vinyl Curator Rick Ross has partnered with LA Artists/Designers The
Keyishe to create a unique LA-centric retail experience where artists,
designers, retailers, magazines & stylists collaborate, creating a
city where anything is possible. From rotating pop-up shops, fashion
shows, listening parties, private events, art shows & film/video
screenings...this is Freak City, an all ages experience; Los Angeles'
newest multimedia playhouse.
Freak City carries cutting edge clothing and jewelry brands, custom
made items and an extensive vintage collection from the eighties and
nineties with enough flavor to give you street cred. With a dope city
vibe and a chill lounge area, shoppers can change outfits in a
telephone booth fitting room, check out the show in the art gallery or
listen to old school jams from the DJ booth.
The Grand Opening
begins at 2pm with an after party that won't stop until 2am. Freak City
has two floors of prime retail space featuring over twenty brands
including; Joyrich, Stamp'd LA, Lovemade, DIM MAK, Rojas, Han Cholo,
Dime Piece, LA RAP!, Hello Drama, Evil Genius, and countless others.
Another highlight of Freak City’s grand opening event is Diva Division,
a hair, make up & nail salon featuring complimentary haircuts by
SUMO hair (Vidal Sassoon, Arrojo Studio NYC & Paul Mitchell) and
nails by
Her-Nails.com.
Vinyl record trading vendors from
Beat Swap Meet and a fashion/art installation by Electrocute’s Mindy
LeBrock will be held in the downstairs area, alongside a dance party
with some of Los Angeles' dopest acts. A special DJ set by Los Angeles'
electro/funk pioneer, Arabian Prince, aka "Professor X" of NWA, and a
live performance by LA's rap duo, The Keyishe is only the beginning of
this eclectic event! DJ Lady Sha, Bobby Evans & Chico Sonido, as
well as some special surprise guests will also be gracing the
turntables. Complimentary taco bar & beverages provided by Jarritos.