Kat Kendall checks in on and checks out at the new FREE CITY SURERSHOP on Highland.

There’s a new community center in the neighborhood. And it just so happens you
can buy clothes there. Clothes that have a message. And there’s other stuff by local artisans like Vans, Heath Ceramics, Oliver Peoples, Commune. And if you’re not in the market for shopping? Don’t let that stop you from taking part.

In the new 3000 square foot Free City Supershop Supermat everyone is welcome.
I’m going by today to get an almond milk drink and the vegan
ice cream that tastes like an indulgent desert. I want to hang out and bask in the art vibe. And I wont get the evil eye for scoping and not shopping either. Nina Garduno, the creator of this experience wants me to. She wants us all to come and just hang. Nina is a taste maker who lives life like an evolving, living and breathing art installation.

The supermat idea came from the laundry mat. The place where the community
hangs out together while getting life done. Come linger, look at the art, listen to great music, that includes a special mix from Wendy Melvoin. Or see the bicycle painting or string art that Leisha Hailey made, yes Leisha Hailey
the gorgeous actress everyone fell in love with from the L Word.

GET INSPIRED.

And if you do decide to spend some money on clothes, you wont be sorry. I
can’t afford a $325 sweatshirt. But wait actually, I can. Here’s the idea: If you by one of the right thing, you save money, because you don’t waste money buying seven of the wrong thing. Every print on a Free City sweatshirt is blocked printed by a human. Right here in the U.S.A. The ink is so deeply saturated you have colors that you just don’t see on clothes. Plus the sweatshirt was cherry picked, and cut just so, and the material? The softest yummiest smelling sweatshirt you’ll always want to wear. On a hike, or a plane, or over a dress at a chic dinner. It works everywhere. So you’ll get your money’s worth. I can attest to that, because the yellow hoodie I bought 4 years ago is still my go to jacket for everything.

If a Free City sweatshirt was a guy, he would be my perfect mate because he’d go the distance. I would never get sick of the relationship and I’d feel cozy and sexy at the same time.

All my needs would be met!!!!!

For now, there’s the California dreamin’ at Free City.

1139 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles; freecitysupershop.com.