“I think what’s special about L.A. fashion is that there’s a constant relaxedness to it, but sometimes you’re just like, God, you’re so casual! Right now, a lot of younger people are taking elements of menswear and dressing it up: tweeds and linens and slouchy pants and big-brimmed hats. There’s this really kooky place called New High (M)art (1720 N. Vermont Ave.). It has brands like Grey Ant, and Wool and the Gang. Lots of wools and chunky knits.” —Jonathan Cota, fashion designer