The Journal

Stories of art, design, & the creative life

LES Summer Lookbook

This summer at LES, we are making time for play. We are embracing whimsy, bright colors, and quirky drawings.

July 16, 2026

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Guest Curator: Kelley Shaffer

A special Guest Curator collection, a vintage selection sourced and edited by photographer and ar...

Jun 2, 2026

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LES X South Loop Loft

LES and South Loop Loft present a collection of sculptures by Philippe Leclercq, a Provençal phys...

Jul 9, 2026

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A YEAR IN REVIEW - 2022

Lauren looks back on LES's 2022 - including the making of VOLUME II, expanding our roster of artists and thoughtful makers, partnering with new creatives, an...

Jan 10, 2023

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A LETTER FROM LAUREN: ONE YEAR LATER

Wow, I can't believe it has been a year since we launched LES Collection. I can remember that mid-September day so vividly; I can still feel the exc...

Sep 13, 2022

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A YEAR IN REVIEW

December of last year, I started to seriously consider founding LES Collection. I was painting and selling my work through Instagram and a galle...

Dec 28, 2021

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LETTER FROM LAUREN

I traveled many paths before founding LES Collection, never finding the right one.

Aug 25, 2021