Guests pose after a reformer Pilates session during The Matte Method at Drenched LA in Los Angeles
Attendees gathered inside Drenched LA for The Matte Method, an intimate reformer Pilates experience hosted by Matte by Matte CollectionPhoto Courtesy of Matte Collection

Inside The Matte Method, Where Los Angeles Tastemakers Met Pilates and Elevated Athleisure

Matte by Matte Collection Hosted an Intimate Reformer Pilates Experience at Drenched LA That Blended Movement, Design, and Modern Wellness
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The Matte Method begins
The Matte Method beginsPhoto Courtesy of Matte Collection

Matte by Matte Collection brought together Los Angeles tastemakers, creators, and industry insiders for The Matte Method: LA Pilates Session, an invitation-only wellness experience held on January 22, 2026, at Drenched LA on Melrose.

Pilates meets athleisure
Pilates meets athleisurePhoto Courtesy of Matte Collection

Set inside Drenched LA’s sleek, carefully curated studio, the afternoon centered on reformer Pilates classes designed to balance strength, control, and intention.

Wellness, served thoughtfully
Wellness, served thoughtfullyPhoto Courtesy of Matte Collection

Guests received an exclusive first look at Matte by Matte Collection’s latest designs, including two new colorways and newly introduced legging silhouettes.

Movement with intention
Movement with intentionPhoto Courtesy of Matte Collection

Each reformer session was led by a top instructor who guided participants through a sculpting flow that emphasized performance, precision, and comfort.

Inside Drenched LA
Inside Drenched LAPhoto Courtesy of Matte Collection

The immersive format allowed attendees to experience the brand’s ethos of confidence and balance through movement.

Matcha moment reset
Matcha moment resetPhoto Courtesy of Matte Collection

Following class, guests refueled with elevated wellness offerings including ceremonial-grade matcha from What The Matcha and acai bowls from Ubatuba Acai.

Guest at the event
Guest at the eventPhoto Courtesy of Matte Collection

The post-workout setting encouraged conversation, content capture, and hands-on exploration of the collection’s premium fabrics and tailored fits.

Reformer flow session
Reformer flow sessionPhoto Courtesy of Matte Collection

The Matte Method unfolded as more than a fitness event, positioning Pilates as a social and lifestyle-driven ritual within the city’s wellness scene.

Wellness, styled
Wellness, styledPhoto Courtesy of Matte Collection

Notable attendees included Scheana Marie Shay, Christine Obanor, Jadah Marie, Savanna Sievers, Nicole Bennett, Genelle Seldon, Talin Silva, and Athena Katoanga.

Guest at the event
Guest at the eventPhoto Courtesy of Matte Collection

Additional guests such as Camilla Barragan, Jessica Martin, Heather Michelle, Taylor August, Andrea Rodriguez, Liberty Netuschil, Riley Simpson, Carmen Solomons, and Amber Keaton underscored the event’s carefully curated guest list and cultural reach.

Matte collection storefront
Matte collection storefrontPhoto Courtesy of Matte Collection

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