Where is Luar from?

The philosophy of Luar lies in the intersection of New York City and Dominican Republic, promoting the constant curiosity of ‘tomorrow’. Luar is the reversed namesake label of Williamsburg-based Raul Lopez, co-founder of Hood By Air.

Was Louis Armstrong born in Louisiana?

Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 4, 1901. He was raised by his mother Mayann in a neighborhood so dangerous it was called “The Battlefield.” He only had a fifth-grade education, dropping out of school early to go to work.

Who owns Luar?

After an 18-month hiatus from the fashion industry, Raul Lopez is back on the scene with the season’s newest “It” bag. After waiting out much of the pandemic in the Cayman Islands, the Williamsburg, Brooklyn-based designer Raul Lopez and his indie brand, Luar, re-entered the fashion space last month with a flourish.

Where is Raul Lopez from?

López is a native of Vic, Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain. At a height of 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall, he played at the point guard position. López was featured on the Spanish version of the NBA Live 2004 video game.

Is Louisiana the birthplace of jazz?

New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz. Learn about the rich history of the area’s famous jazz musicians and their continuing influence on jazz in New Orleans and the rest of the world.

What happened to Louis Armstrong’s voice?

According to the biography Pops by Terry Teachout, Armstrong’s voice first became gravelly due to a prolonged cold playing jazz on a steamboat ca 1921. In 1936 and 1937, he had surgeries to try to repair his vocal cords, which had the opposite effect.