Industry of All Nations has just bestowed a new shoe on the Community Shop at Ace Hotel & Swim Club: the Espadrilles. Their mission statement is “Made to Fray.” And for good reason: these environmentally low-impact lookers are meant to be well-loved. The canvas uppers and tongue meet a jute cushion interior and sturdy woven sole to make something you could almost forget you’re wearing. If they didn’t look so good. The lace-up front makes these slip-ons that will never slip off. Visit the Community Shop to see for yourself, or call Ace Palm Springs to order a pair if you can’t wait til you get here.
The Art of Exchange: Crafting Community at Ace Hotel & Swim Club
We’re looking forward to spending a weekend in April with artist Karen Kimmel and her friends making art and eating fireside s’mores at Ace Palm Springs. The Art of Exchange is a two day, two night artist retreat for kids and families with interactive workshops, activities, projects, Saturday movie night with popcorn, and the aforementioned s’mores (which we’re obviously feeling pretty casual about). Karen and friends — including Clare Crespo, who made the diorama in the lobby — will guide art projects like potato prints, miniature gardens, macramé, dioramas, and knitting, with a focus on the reuse and repurposing of natural materials. You can also just do your own thing, hang out by the pool, and explore. Community activities will include a poolside barbecue, Sunday brunch, and some communal dining with a special menu for families.
There’s a special package for the event that includes all workshops, projects, and group activities, and a Kimmel Kids tote filled with goodies. See more about visiting daily just for activities here.
Karen’s handmade trivets and Kimmel Kids totes and coloring books are also sold exclusively through the Community Shop at Ace Hotel & Swim Club.
Photos courtesy of Karen Kimmel
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