03/31/2026
People often ask about our name, WAYLA. And while we work through some exciting brand updates (which we plan to share in the coming months), the recently topic came up. Without spoiling the fun, here’s the story. First, we needed a name. Second, we started in Los Angeles. Third, Bansky was popping off. Fourth, we had just watched Exit Through The Gift Shop. Fifth, we wanted to make clothing, and we thought having Los Angeles in the name would help sell product. Result: What Are You Looking At as an acronym is WAYLA. Thus WAYLA was born! And for the record, it’s pronounced 🗣️WAY L.A.
PS, Bansky’s identity was recently revealed. Or was it? You be the judge.
‘A March 2026 Reuters investigation strongly indicates that Banksy is Robin Gunningham, a Bristol-born man long rumored to be the artist. The report connects Gunningham to the artist through legal, travel, and archival records, including a 2000 New York arrest. Gunningham, often linked to the pseudonym David Jones, has operated anonymously for decades.’