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Now that Kit and Ace has officially opened its Venice and Pasadena locations (El Segundo is next), the Vancouver-based purveyors of machine-washable cashmere have found a creative way to maintain their buzz. Last week, its dreamy DTLA pop-up was completely tranformed into a provocative art installation by local talent Weston James Palmer, known for his signature "Sexhue" shade of pink.
Just like Dabs and Myla's Modernica takeover, Kit and Ace gave Palmer full approval to use the space as a massive canvas, and the conceptual artist had no problem accepting the challenge. The installation—which you can visit today—features Sexhue-covered walls, Palmer's handwritten messages, and a selection of pieces by a curated group of artists.
Explore it all above, and visit Kit and Ace DTLA Monday through Wednesday by appointment only, and Thursday through Saturday from 10:30am to 5:30pm. Closed Sundays.