The Residency Experience

The Residency Experience Located in the heart of West Hollywood, The Residency Experience is an exclusive Los Angeles-based fashion PR showroom curated and co-founded by renowned fashion activist and creative director B. Åkerlund and Kent Belden, Founder and CEO of The Only Agency. The Residency Experience is a PR and marketing showroom that redefines the traditional fashion and lifestyle agency model. We are a united team of industry experts delivering integrated strategies, valuable relationships, and tangible results. With over 40 years of combined experience in fashion and entertainment, we know how to elevate brands to new heights. We specialize in brand strategy, public relations, digital marketing, social media, influencer relations, celebrity/VIP services, editorial outreach, and event production. Our boutique approach ensures that every client’s strategy is tailored to maximize visibility and strengthen brand identity. We connect clients with new markets and deeper audiences while reinforcing their presence within existing communities — creating authentic and lasting consumer engagement.