“What started in the community needs to stay in the community.”

Our Mission

Bringing streetwear back to the city by giving art students a platform to tell their story.

Ricky Flores, Tanco, South Bronx, 1984. Image courtesy of the artist.

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La Visual Studios Story /
What started as a design agency in 2005 (lavisual.com) has become much more. La Visual Studios was born out of a deep passion for the complex and cosmopolitan culture of Los Angeles. That, coupled with our love for design, diversity and streetwear, is why we launched this brand. LVS is a brand for the aspiring artists and creatives of the future.

Our Vision / To catalyze life-changing opportunities through apparel

Brand Values / Often, we are most distressed when we are most creative. Our values anchor us in a reality filled with meaning and purpose. This drives us to create new perspectives on the culture that birthed streetwear.

1 / Power for People
2 / Lift Others Voices
3 / Embrace Diversity
4 / Subvert Opposition

Our Distinction / Collabs for Cause

We work directly with select organizations that have a proven track record for transforming the community for good.

We uplift student artists who live in the city. These students are the ‘distressed creatives’ who need more access to opportunities for a better and brighter future.

How It Works /
For each student artist whose collab is selected and launched on our store, we give back 100% of the profits from their garment to their future.

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    Barrio Action

    Founded in 1977 by Sister Emmanuel Barragan, Barrio Action is a 501c3 Non-profit that was born to support struggling students. Students who were often stereotyped or expelled due to gang affiliation with a family member. GRYD stands for Gang Reduction Youth Development. This program has been highly successful and is a huge part of our partnership with Barrio Action, where we collaborate with young artists in the city to give them a platform to tell their stories.

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  • Sid the Cat Artist Collab and Local Community Venue

    Sid The Cat

    An independent concert-promoting agency and live music venue operator in Los Angeles. Sid The Cat has been home to some great live musical talent like, Phoebe Bridgers, boygenius, Big Thief, Fiona Apple, Bright Eyes, Mac DeMarco, and MUNA. Co-founded by our friends and fellow Angelenos, Brandon Gonzalez & Kyle Wilkerson. This group has been taking striders to build community around artist-centric indie music since 2015.

    Sid's Fresh Style
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    Artist Collabs

    We are continually seeking artists, designers, and creatives for our exclusive collabs. Hit us up if you’re an accomplished artist who’s interested in giving back to the community through your practice. We’ll reply if you’re a fit for our brand and its mission.

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