Bazaar September 2001

The 10 boutiques that make L.A. the left coast’s fashion capital.

Aero & Co. A tiny shop teeming with the best from local designers, such as Magda Berliner’s antique lace dresses.

V Magazine September/October 2001

To Live and Design in L.A. - AERO & Co.'s  Freshman Class
Clockwise from left - Ina Celaya, Alicia Lawhon, Rami Kashou, Michelle Mason, Grant Krajecki, Magda Berliner, Kime Buzzelli, Jared Gold at AERO & Co. on Kingswell.

Vogue

AERO & CO

Grey Ant, Jared Gold, Koi, and Magda Berliner...just to name a few labels that grace the racks at this hip boutique. Fashion vultures on a shopping spree know to hit this place first.

Vanity Fair

Postcard from L.A.

Street chic and mini-mall sushi flourish in the City of Angels this spring…….

Stylist Magda Berliner is selling her line of clothing at Aero & Co.

Apparel News 10 to Watch

Angeleno March 2001

Off of Vermont on Kingswell is the easy-to-miss but unforgettable Aero & Co.  This extraordinary shop, opened about a year ago, specializes in inspired merchandise from undiscovered L.A. designers and caters to the classic modern urban woman as well as to the avant-garde girl.  “We wanted to create a lifestyle store,” says co-owner Alisa Loftin.  Established local designer Cynthia Vincent is the creative director and other co-owner; some of her designs can be found here, as can such unusual pieces as Magda Berliner’s “Hairy Halters” (with real human hair attached to the collar): mohair and wool sweaters in pink, aqua, and yellow by Allebasi; and ultracool tees by Mrs. Weir.  The brown Katayoni Adeli flared jeans with fan stitching down the leg scream out to be tried on, and the one-of-a-kind creations by Rami Kashou, like his shredded tee called “Palestine,” have obvious political undertones.  There is also a small men’s selection featuring designers such as Jared Gold and Ottoshop.  Accessories include coffee table books, progressive handbags, funky jewelry and deluxe make-up kits by Poole.  The store also carries the increasingly popular Essential Stuff bath products and candles, rounding out the “lifestyle” aspect of the concept and ensuring that Aero & Co. is a breath of fresh air in the sometimes bland atmosphere of Los Angeles retail.

Lucky December/January 2001

Owners Cynthia Vincent and Alisa Loftin have a penchant for organic contemporary furniture designers, such as e15, who create eco-friendly European oak and walnut benches (they grow trees specifically for some of their furniture), and Tom Ghilarducci’s doughnut tables that double as benches. “I’m really into hybrid pieces that mix Old World with modern, “ explains Vincent. If you’re not in the mood to furnish your bungalow, browse through their designer clothes from Tufi Duek, Grey Ant, and co-owner Vincent’s line (St. Vincent)-plus one-of-a-kind items from small, local designers.