Babylon
Babylon is a Los Angeles streetwear brand founded in 2015 by Lee Spielman and Garrett Stevenson of the hardcore punk band Trash Talk. It makes cut-and-sew apparel shaped by punk and skate culture.
| Founded | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Lee Spielman, Garrett Stevenson |
| Base | Los Angeles |
| Logo | Burning palm tree |
| Website | babylon.la |
What is Babylon?
Babylon, often called Babylon LA, is a Los Angeles streetwear label whose DIY ethos, graphics and community focus are drawn from hardcore punk. Its signature logo is a burning palm tree.
History
The brand launched in 2015 and is owned solely by Lee Spielman and Garrett Stevenson, bandmates in the hardcore punk band Trash Talk, formed in 2005. Before Babylon, the pair ran the West Coast Worldwide punk venue in Sacramento. Spielman handles production and relationships from Los Angeles, while Stevenson leads design. The original store, in an old house off Highland Avenue with a skate bowl in the backyard, operated from 2015 to 2018.
Products and positioning
Babylon produces American-made cut-and-sew apparel with custom fits and handpicked fabrics, including custom-fit T-shirts finished with woven labels and hang tags.
Collaborations
- Off-White, across several projects
- GUESS and Spitfire
- Japanese brands including NEIGHBORHOOD, READYMADE and BOUNTY HUNTER
- Verdy, who helped bring Babylon to Japan
Why it matters
Babylon shows how music subcultures continue to feed streetwear, with a band-led label building global credibility through its community, physical space and collaborations.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Babylon LA?
Babylon was founded in 2015 by Lee Spielman and Garrett Stevenson, members of the hardcore punk band Trash Talk.
What is Babylon LA known for?
It is known for punk and skate inspired streetwear, its burning palm tree logo and collaborations with brands such as Off-White.