Fall 2016
Arts & Culture • Beauty Calendar • Cuisine • Fashion Health & Fitness
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Desert X – Coachella Valley’s First International Contemporary Art Biennial
6, 8 & 10 –– CALENDAR A sampling of upcoming fall charity and special events.
10 –– SALUTE TO CHILD STARS Preview the Hollywood Museum’s newest exhibit featuring memorabilia from unforgettable child stars.
11 –– CUISINE Go inside Geoffrey Zakarian’s newest offering, Georgie, now open at the Montage. Discover Chef Giacomino Drago’s favorite fall flavors.
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y all these lovely tokens September days are here, with summer’s best of weather, and autumn’s best of cheer,” 1800’s American poet Helen Hunt Jackson once opined. At Beverly Hills Style, we couldn’t agree more. There is so much to be excited about when it comes to the beginning of fall. Whether it’s the crisp sweater weather, colorful fall foliage, barbecues with friends and family, the kickoff of another football season or, of course, those delicious pumpkin spice lattes – there’s much to be thankful for this fall. The fall brings with it an endless array of options to have a fun-filled, happy and healthy season with the ones you love. One of the most irresistible parts of the fall is the incredible tastes throughout the season. To help you plan your fall menu, we enlisted two of Beverly Hills preeminent chefs – Geoffrey Zakarian, whose new offering Georgie is drawing rave reviews at the Montage, and longtime Beverly Hills favorite Giacomino Drago. In the fall calendar, you will find a collection of unique upcoming charity and special events. We hope you will support these nonprofits with your time and treasure. If your fall plans call for a trip outside of Beverly Hills, have a peak at our Arts & Culture section where we give
you the lowdown on Coachella Valley’s inaugural Desert X, where art will be found throughout the valley, indoors and out, day and night. Fall means the return of Metropolitan Fashion Week, which we feature in our fashion section. You can also get the skinny on all of fall’s newest fashion trends with insight our experts, Neiman Marcus’ Catherine Bloom and WhoWhatWear’s Kat Collings. Our experts chime in on how to look great and feel great this fall with tips on yoga, hair restoration and facials. We are proud to present the fall 2016 issue of Beverly Hills Style.
Enjoy, Marcia Wilson Hobbs
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Neiman Marcus’ personal shopper, Catherine Bloom, offers tips on looking fabulous in the fall. WhoWhatWear’s online style diva Kat Collings’ take on what’s trending this fall.
20 –– HEALTH & FITNESS Do yoga to heal the mind and body, and learn about Dr. Barbara Hayden’s new hightech process for finding tiny breast tumors. President & Publisher Marcia W. Hobbs
22 –– BEAUTY Lars Skjoth brings his internationally-renowned hair system, Harklinikken, to Beverly Hills. Turn back the aging clock with Heather Bradley’s Signature Scrape.
Style Issue Coordinator Elisabeth Familian
Style Issue Editors Laura Coleman Matt Lopez Steve Simmons
Advertising Rod Pingul Evelyn Portugal
Graphic Designers Ferry Simanjuntak Robert Knight
Contributors Danielle Berris, Olivia Lipari & Kate MacCary
Cover Art — Gown by: Mireille Dagher - Couture for Metropolitan Fashion Week
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CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 18 Beverly Hills Police Foundation Beverly Hills Tennis Celebrity Charity Tournament 8:00am. Honorary supporters: John Stamos, Michael Bolton and Sharon Stone. Participants: James Blake Michael Dorn and Kevin Frazier. Chairs: Janis Black Warner and Doug Warner. Beverly Hills Tennis Club, Beverly Hills www.charityvalet.com/bhpolicefoundationcharitytournament/index.asp 19 The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles 6th Annual Simply Shakespeare Benefit 8:00pm. Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host star-studded reading of Much Ado About Nothing and post-performance reception with the cast. Freud Playhouse, UCLA, Los Angeles www.shakespearecenter.org/simply-shakespeare 21 8th Annual DTLA Film Fest Opening Day 6:30pm. Eight-day event screening more than 100 films in numerous genres. Political satire Swing State to open the festival. 40th anniversary screening of The Man Who Fell To Earth. Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live, Los Angeles www.dtlaff.com/ 21 Lupus LA Get Lucky For Lupus LA Celebrity Poker Tournament & Party 6:30pm. Honoring The Band from TV. Silent auction and prizes. www.lupusla.org/event/get-lucky-for-lupus-la-celebrity-pokertournament-party/ 22 The Bay Foundation Second Annual Costal Connections 5:30pm. Honoring Leslie Iwerks, Beth Ryan and Terranea Resort. Chairs: Charlie Caspary, Laura Doss-Hertz, Shelley Luce and Laurie Newman. Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica www.santamonicabay.org/events/ 22 American Jewish Committee 36th Annual Justice Learned Hand Award 6:00pm. Dinner honoring Nancy Abell. Honorary dinner chair: Hon. Kirsten Gillibrand. Dinner committee: Nancy & Seth Zachary, Helen & Morgan Chu and Madeline & Bruce Ramer. InterContinental Hotel, Century City www.ajclosangeles.org 22 Metropolitan Fashion Week Opening Ceremony & Costume Contest 6:30pm. Designers showcase costume and fashion creations made of candy, inspired by The Original Farmers Market. The Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles www.metropolitanfashionweek.net 23 James Beard Foundation Taste America 6:00pm. Opening of two-day event featuring a menu by Scott Conant, Curtis Stone and Hedy Goldsmith. Host chef: Neal Fraser. Guest emcees: Barbara Fairchild and Aida Mollenkamp. Vibiana, Los Angeles www.jbftasteamerica.org/events 23 Stray Cat Alliance Benefit Performance of “Celebrity Autobiography” 6:30pm. Celebrity memoirs acted out on stage by a cast including Florence Henderson, Fred Willard, Laraine Newman, Jennifer Tilly, Ricki Lake and Steven Weber. Creative Artists Agency, Century City www.straycatalliance.org/events/autobiography 24 El Nido Family Centers Second Annual Garden Gala 5:00pm. Dinner, entertainment, raffle and silent auction. Honoring Luz Avila-Kyncl, MSW, CHC. Virginia Robinson Gardens, Beverly Hills www.elnidofamilycenters.org 24 Life Rolls On 12th Annual Night by the Ocean Fundraiser on the Sand 5:3010:00pm. Jason Mraz host. Sunset concert by Pepper. LoFric, a division of Wellspect HealthCare will receive the Freedom Award. Jonathan Beach Club, Santa Monica http://liferollson.org/event-details 24 Face Forward Seventh Annual Charity Gala 6:00pm. “Havana Nights” themed benefit for pro bono reconstructive surgery for victims of severe domestic abuse. Performance by Nelly, Cuban-inspired cuisine by Neil Fraser, award ceremony and red carpet. Vibiana Hotel, Los Angeles www.faceforwardla.org/events-1/
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24 Los Angeles LGBT Center 47th Annual Gala Vanguard Awards 6:00pm. Reception, auction, dinner and after party. Honoring Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita and Amini Fonua. Pacific Design Center, Los Angeles www.lgbtvanguardawards.org 24 Jewish Vocational Service Annual Gala 6:30pm. Dinner, dancing and entertainment. Hosted by Larry Miller. Dinner, dancing and entertainment. Honoring Vivian Seigel. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.jvsla.org 25 A Window Between Worlds 25th Anniversary Brunch 11:00am-2:00pm. Benefit supporting arts programs aiding victims of violence and trauma. Casa Del. Mar. Santa Monica www.jvsla.org 27 American Friends Of Shalva West Coast Spirit of Hope Dinner 6:15pm. Emcee: Jeremy Garelick,. Guests of honor: Michel and Angelique De Luca. Entertainment by The Gat Brothers and The Shalva Band. Dinner chairs: Adam Berkowitz, Stanley Black, Cary and Hallie Lerman, Amy Pascal, Brett Ratner and Leon and Leesa Wagner. Home of Stanley Black, Los Angeles www.shalvaevents.org/dinnersep27/ 27 LA Phil Gershwin And The Jazz Age Gala 7:00p.m. Gustavo Dudamel conducts a program of music by Gershwin, Ellington, Porter and Bernstein with singers Megan Hilty and Brian Stokes Mitchell and pianist George Li. Followed by dinner and dancing. Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles www.laphil.com 28 PEN Center USA 26th Annual Literary Awards Festival 6:00pm. Hosts: Amber Tamblyn and David Cross. Honoring Isabel Allende, Bill Maher, Jason Rezaian and Willow Bay. Co-chairs: Jamie Wolf and Marvin Putnam. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.penusa.org/litfest-2016 28 Western Center On Law & Poverty Garden Party 2016 6:00-9:00pm. Honoring Gary Blasi, Mark Leno, Carol Liu and Crystal Sims. Home of Howard and Kerri Steinberg, Beverly Hills www.wclp.org/events/ 29 Autism Speaks La Vie En Blue Fashion Gala 6:00pm. Parisian-themed evening honoring Steven Grossman, Untitled Entertainment, and Harry Topping, Jr., City National Bank. Produced by Metropolitan Fashion Week. Exclusive performance by Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity. Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank www.autismspeaks.org/lafashiongala 29 CIA Officers Memorial Foundation Inaugural Los Angeles Gala 6:00pm. Honoring Thomas Tull, Legendary Pictures founder/chairman. Keynote address: Leon E. Panetta, former CIA director and Secretary of Defense. Montage, Beverly Hills www.ciamemorialfoundation.org/events/ 29 I Love Me Foundation Breaking The Silence Awards 6:00pm. Entertainment and live auction. Honoring Jasmine Lester, Shaun Robinson and Aaron Steed. Host: Kelly Osbourne. Entertainment by DJ Rap and Dana Goldberg. Andaz West Hollywood, West Hollywood www.btsawards.com/ 29 The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts For The Record: Scorsese 8:00pm. Bringing the filmmaker’s soundtrack to life in a cabaret with a cast including Tony-winner John Lloyd Young and nominee Carmen Cusack. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills www.thewallis.org/ftr 30 Operation Smile Gala 6:00pm. Honoring Whitney Cummings, Zachry Levi and David Coleman. Emcee: Brooke Burke-Charvet. Chairs: Kevin Beggs, Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, Jennifer and Henry Salke. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.operationsmile.org/content/smile-gala-la-2016
30 L.A. Chamber Orchestra Mexico A La Carte 7:00pm. Fiesta featuring recital by retiring LACO Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, principal cellist Andrew Shulman, Horacio Franco, recorder, and Mexican flautist Horacio Franco. Residence of Consul General of Mexico, Hancock Park www.laco.org/events
OCTOBER 1 Friends Of Robinson Gardens Patron Gala-La Dolce Vita 5:30pm. Honoring Joni Smith with the Spirit of Beverly Hills Award. Chairs: Cindy Fields, Adrienne Horwitch and Ricki Ring. Virginia Robinson Gardens, Beverly Hills wwwrobinsongardens.org 1 Autry Museum 29th Annual Gala 6:00pm. Honoring Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. News anchor Chuck Henry hosts evening featuring unveiling of “California Continues” exhibition. Gala committee: James Rea, Stanley B. Schneider, J. Barnes and Betsy Ulf. Autry Museum, Los Angeles www.theautry.org 1 Healing Arts Reaching Kids/Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Celebrate to the Stars and Back, HARK’s 10th Anniversary 6:00pm. Honoring Moby and featuring Hamilton High School Academy of Music. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood www.healingartsreachingkids.com 1 Point Foundation Point Honors Gala 6:00pm. Recognizing leaders in the LGBTQ community and celebrating Point Scholars and alumni. Honoring Michael Lombardo with the Point Impact Award. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills www.pointfoundation.org/events/la-honors/ 1 Metropolitan Fashion Week Closing Gala & Fashion Awards 7:00pm. Recognizing outstanding contributions in costume design and celebrity styling, Fashion show and performance by Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas. Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank www.metropolitanfashionweek.net 2 People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) Eastside Food Festival 4:00pm. Food from more than 35 top Eastside L.A. restaurants plus wine and craft beer. Mack Sennet Studios, Los Angeles www.EastSideFoodFest.com 5 Los Angeles City College Foundation Gala 6:00pm. Honoring the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and L.A. City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell. Honorary chairs: L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and NBC Entertainment Chairman Bob Greenblatt. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills www.laccfoundation.org/2016-lacc-foundation-gala/ 5 OPCC Sixth Annual Fall Affair 6:00pm. Honoring Sheila Kuehl and Mark Walker. Co-chairs: Chuck Adams, Gary Foster, Lesley Goldberg and Sarah Jesup. The Mark for Events, Los Angeles https://www.opcc.net/?nd=fall_affair 6 Downtown Women’s Center 19th Annual Dinner With A Cause 5:30pm. Live and silent auctions. Honoring author-political activist Marylouise Oates and City National Bank. JW Marriott at LA Live, Los Angeles www.downtownwomenscenter.org/dinner 6 The Midnight Mission 19th Annual Dinner With A Golden Heart Awards 6:00pm. Honoring producer Chuck Lorre and Larry Adamson, retiring president/CEO, the Midnight Mission, The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.midnightmission.org/get-involved-1/gha-2016/ 6 Alliance for Children’s Rights Seventh Annual Right to Laugh 7:00pm. Featuring comedians Wanda Sykes, Tig Notaro, Anthony Jeselnik, Andy Kindler, Greg Fitzsimmons and Sarah Colonna. The Avalon, Los Angeles www.kids-alliance.org (Continued on page S8)
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CALENDAR OCTOBER 7 Skirball Cultural Center Pop for the People: Roy Lichtenstein in L.A. 12:00pm. Opening of exhibit of more than 20 works by the pop artist, printed by L.A.-based Gemini G.E.L., marking its 50th anniversary. Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles. www.skirball.org 8 Westside Children’s Center 23rd Annual Children’s Arts Festival 11:00am-3:00pm. Arts activities for all ages, nutrition information, community resources and health screenings. Westside Children’s Center, Culver City www.westsidechildren.org 8 Children’s Diabetes Foundation/ Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes The Carousel of Hope 6:30pm. Dinner, auction and entertainment hosted by Jay Leno. Honoring Sidney Poitier, Jane Fonda, David Foster and Sherry Lansing. Auctioneer: Sharon Stone. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills www.ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org 10 Tower Cancer Research Foundation Magnolia Council’s 10th Anniversary Sprit of Hope Luncheon and Boutique 10am. Honoring Dr. Edward H. Phillips. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills http://towercancer.org/events 13 The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Southern California Chapter 2nd Annual Legacy Dinner 6:00pm. Honoring interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein. Event committee: Josh Christian, Reggie Sully & Andrew Tullis. Chair: Jesse Harrison Bouchon, Beverly Hills http://classicist-socal.org/ 13 Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angles Builders Ball 6:00pm. Dinner and entertainment. Honorary committee: Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Hon. Linda Sanchez, Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Angela Basset, Courtney B. Vance and Luc Robitaille. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.bit.ly/LABuildersBall16 14 American Cinematheque 30th Annual Awards 6:30pm. Honoring director/producer Ridley Scott. Sue Kroll will receive the Sid Grauman Award. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills www.americancinematheque.com/
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19 John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary Annual Membership Luncheon and Boutique 10:00am. Honoring Sheri Rosenblum. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills https:california.providence.org/john-wayne/giving/events/ 19 My Friends Place Ending Youth Homelessness Benefit 6:00pm. The Taglyan Complex, Los Angeles www.myfriendsplace.org/category/events/ 20 Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services Mentor Awards Gala 5:30pm. Honoring L.A. County Supervisor Don Kanabe, Sheriff Jim McDonnell and Susie Parker. Emcees: Michaela Pereira and Chris Schauble. Chairs: Karen and John Odom. The California Club, Los Angeles www.oyhfs.org/ourevents.html 20 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Board Of Governors Gala 6:00pm. Hosted by Jay Leno. Honoring Adele and Beny Alagem. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills www.giving.cedars-sinai.edu/get-involved/board-of-governors 20 Children’s Bureau Seventh Annual Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting 6:00-9:00pm. Live and silent auctions, entertainment and celebrity chefs Gino Angelini, Susan Feniger, Ray Garcia, Mary Sue Milliken and Steve Samson. Casa Vertigo, LosAngeles www.all4kids.org/celebritychefs 20 Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Access to Justice Dinner 6:00pm. Honoring Father Greg Boyle, Beth Wilkinson and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. JW Marriott at L.A. Live, Los Angeles www.lafla.org/events/justice-dinner/ 20 International Women’s Media Foundation Courage in Journalism Awards 6:30pm. Honoring women journalists from around the world. Host: Cindi Leive. Leadership honoree: Saad Mohseni. Benefit co-chairs: Julie Henderson and Dee Dee Myers. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.iwmf.org/programs/courage-in-journalism-awards/2016-awardsceremonies/ 20 Rett Syndrome Research Trust Reverse Rett LA 7:00pm. Reception and auction. Co-chairs: Stephanie and Andy Bohn, Heidi and Jonathan Epstein and Marci and Rudy Valner. SLS at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, www.reverserett.org/take-action/events/reverse-rett-la/
15 California State Parks Foundation Seventh Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic 11:00am. Polo viewing, champagne tasting, picnicking and lawn games. Will Rogers State Historic Park, Pacific Palisades www.veuveclicquot.tumblr.com/vcpoloclassic
21 Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network-GLSEN 2016 Respect Awards 5:30pm. Honoring Connor Franta, Target and Jesse Cagle. Honorary co-chairs: Matt Bomer and Simon Halls, Bob Greenblatt, Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg, Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak and Julia Roberts and Danny Moder. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.glsen.or g/article/2016-glsen-respect-awards-los-angelesrespectawards
15 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Once Upon A Time Gala 5:30pm. Honoring: Drew Barrymore with the Courage to Care Award, the Billy and Audrey L. Wilder Foundation, and the L.A. Kings. Emcee: Josh Gad. The Event Deck at L.A. Live, Los Angeles www.chlagala.org/
21 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles The Big Bash Gala! 6:00pm. Reception, silent auction, dinner and entertainment benefiting the agency’s mentoring programs. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills http://bbbsla.org/events/
15 Inner City Arts Imagine Awards 7:00pm. Honoring The Boeing Company and Susan Emerling-Torres. Hosted by Andrea Fiuczynski, Sotheby’s. California Science Center, Los Angeles www.inner-cityarts.org/events/imagine-awards-2016/
22 Best Friends Animal Society Strut Your Mutt 7:00am. Supporting Los Angeles area shelters and rescue groups. Exposition Park, Los Angeles www.bestfriends.org/events/strut-your-mutt
14 LA’s Best UnWINEdLA 6:30pm. Wine, food and auction. Casa del Mar, Santa Monica www.lasbest.org/involved/events
16 March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction 5:00pm. Cuisine, wine tasting and entertainment. Chairs: Dan Lukas, Kevin Nee and Ari Rosenson. Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica https:signaturechefs.marchofdimes.org 16 National Breast Cancer Coalition Les Girls Cabaret 6:00pm. Evening of song and dance supporting breast cancer research. Silent auction. Avalon, Hollywood www.breastcancerdeadline2020.org/les-girls-16.html 18 Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Fourth Global Symposium on Gender in Media 2:00pm. Google, Venice www.seejane.org/symposiums-on-gender-in-media/
22 Los Angeles Conservancy Glamour in The Hills 5:00pm. “An Evening at the Historic Green-Rains Estate” featuring tours of the historic Beverly Hills home and al-fresco dinner for sponsors. Hosts: Linda Bruckheimer, Maxine Greenspan, Diane Keaton and Lauren King. Green-Rains Estate, Beverly Hills www.laconservancy.org/benefit 22 United Friends Of The Children Cultivate L.A. 6:00pm. Featuring the city’s best restaurants and artisanal food vendors, wines and spirits, at Carla Sands’ Italianstyle villa. Los Angeles unitedfriends.org/event/cultivate-l-a/ 22 Environmental Media Association 26th Annual Awards Gala 6:00pm. Warner Bros Studios, Burbank www.green4ema.org/ema-awards/
22 JWCH Institute, Inc. Benefit Dinner 6:00pm. Supporting the Corner of Hope, providing health care for the homeless. Honoring Don Knabe, Ruth Schwartz and Gordon Stefenhagen. Co-chairs: Wendy Kelman, Jocelyn McCormick and Susan Solomon. The City Club on Bunker Hill, Los Angeles jwchinstitute.org/blog/2016/05/2016-benefit-dinner/ 22 Great American Songbook Foundation/Colburn School Michael Feinstein on Grand Avenue 6:30pm. The singer/pianist joins students for a tribute to composter David Raskin. Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School, Los Angeles www.colburnschool.edu/feinstein 23 AIDS Project Los Angeles AIDS Walk Los Angeles 8:30am. 6.2 mile fundraising walk. Streets of West Hollywood http://la.aidswalk.net/Day-of-Event-Info 23 Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation A Time for Heroes Family Festival 12:00-3:00pm. Smashbox Studios, Culver City www.pedaids.org/events/a-time-for-heroes-2016 24 American Institute of Architects Los Angels 2016 Design Awards 6:00pm. Ceremony, dinner, reception and party. Speaker: Lauren Faber. Councilman José Huizar among presenters. The Palace Theatre and Clifton’s Cafeteria tt p://www.aialosangeles.or g/content/design-awards-mainpage.html#.V9dqxpMrKV4 26 Maple Counseling Center 42nd Annual Maple Ball 6:00pm. Reception, silent and live auctions, dinner and program. Honoring Dr. Drew Pinsky and Dr. Mason A. Sommers, with a special tribute to Harold Young, LCSW Montage Beverly Hills, www.tmcc.org/event/maple-ball-2016/ 27 amFAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles 6:00pm. Honoring Jeffrey Katzenberg and Charlize Theron. Seventh annual event supporting AIDS research programs. Chairs: Kennth Cole and Aileen Getty. Milk, Los Angeles www.amfar.org/INLA2016/ 27 Healthy Child Healthy World Annual Gala 5:30pm. Honoring Erin Brockovich. Celebrating the nonprofit’s partnership with the Environmental Working Group and 24 years of protecting children from harmful chemicals. Keynote speaker: Key Cook, EWG president/cofounder. Gregg Renfrew, gala chair. Montage, Beverly Hills www.healthychild.org/gala/ 27 UCLA Neurosurgery Visionary Ball 6:00pm. Cocktail reception, dinner and entertainment. Honoring Michael V. Lewis, RealD CEO/co-founder; Linda M. Liau, professor/VP, UCLA department of neurosurgery, director, UCLA Brain Tumor Program, and Donald P. Bellisario, NCIS creator/executive producer. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.neurosurgery.ucla.edu/visionary-ball 27 UNICEF Masquerade Ball 9:00am-2:00pm. Chaired by Matthew Herman and Danielle E. Simmons. Clifton’s Brookdale Cafeteria, Los Angeles www.unicefmasqla.org 28 British Academy Of Film And Television Arts Los Angeles Britannia Awards 6:00pm. Black-tie evening honoring Ricky Gervais, Samuel L. Jackson and Ang Lee. Host: Jack Whitehall The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills www.britannias.org 29 Discovery Cube Los Angeles 2016 Gala, “Be The Spark: Ignite Inspiration” 5:30pm. Honoring Cube Award winners, Bruce Corwin, Tim McCallion and Hon. Alex Padilla. Hon. Wendy Gruel and Dr. Pedram Salimpour, co-chairs. Keely Cheeseman and Miguel Santa, co-hosts. Discovery Cube, Los Angeles www.discoverycube.org/la/exhibits/annual-gala/ 29 Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services Roctober 6:00pm. Friends of Vista Del Mar benefit featuring singer Michael McDonald. Avalon, Hollywood www.vistadelmar.org/event/rocktober-featuring-michael-mcdonald/ (Continued on page S10)
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CALENDAR OCTOBER 29 Los Angeles County Museum of Art Art + Film Gala 6:30pm. Honoring artist Robert Irwin and filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow. Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, co-chairs. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles www.lacma.org/ 30 Friends Of Sheba Medical Center Tel HaShomer 46th Anniversary Gala 5:30pm. Jason Alexander hosts fundraiser themed “DNA:The Imprint Of A Hero.” Co-chairs: Gina Raphael and Gerry Gross. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.friendsofsheba.org
NOVEMBER 1 Facing History and Ourselves Los Angeles Benefit Dinner 6:00pm. Evening with students, educators, business and civic leaders celebrating bringing lessons of history to young people for 40 years. Co-chairs: Margaret and Dave Stohl. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.facinghistory.org/ 2 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Westside Guild Annual Benefit 10:00am-2:30pm. Boutique, silent auction, opportunity drawings and luncheon. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.westsideguild.com/ 2 Fulfillment Fund Stars Benefit Gala 5:00pm. Honoring Universal Filmed Entertainment Group chairman, Jeff Shell, who will receive the Tom Sherak Award. Globe Theatre at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City www.fulfillment.org/stars 3 L.A. County Medical Association L.A. Healthcare Award Dinner 5:30pm. Honoring Cedars-Sinai Women’s Guild and JVS HealthWorks. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.healthcareawards.org 4 Breeder’s Cup Opening Day Two-day event is unofficial end and culmination of the thoroughbred-racing season often with the Breeders’ Cup Classic being the deciding factor in Horse of the Year. Santa Anita Park, Arcadia www.breederscup.com 4 California Hospital Medical Center Foundation La Grande Affaire: From Truffle to Table 6:30pm. A five-course gourmet food and wine experience prepared by Chef Celestino Drago, entertainment and live and silent auctions. Chair: Jeffrey R. Germain. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles www.supportcaliforniahospital.org/la-grande-affair 5 American Cancer Society Giants of Science 6:00pm. Reception, silent and live auctions. Honoring Dr. Shahab Asgharzadeh of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Dr. Matthew Pratt of USC and Dr. Betty Ferrell of City of Hope. Hosted by Roy Firestone. Host: Rachel Beller, MS, RDN.Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles www.giantsofscience.org 5 The Los Angeles Police Foundation True Blue Gala 2016 6:30pm. Honoring L.A. Rams’ owner Stan Kroenke. LAPD interactive displays, demonstrations and entertainment. Chaired by Trina and Adam Venit. Los Angeles Police Academy, Los Angeles www.lapolicefoundation.org 7 Heart Of Los Angeles Holiday of the Heart 6:00pm. Celebrating 27 years of service to inner-city children with reception, dinner and entertainment by Mandy Moore and HOLA students. Honoring Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG). The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills heartofla.org/event/26th-annual-holiday-heart 7 Neighborhood Youth Association Investors in Education 20th Anniversary Celebration 6:30pm. Honoring Christopher Ailman, William J. Coaker Jr., Carina E. Coleman, Gloria Gil and Scott Whalen. California Club, Los Angeles http:.nyayouth.org/investors-in-education/ 9 Cedars-Sinai Women’s Guild 9th Super Club Gala 6:00pm. Honoring Billy Crystal with the Hollywood Icon Award. Entertainment by Rita Wilson. Chairs: Barbara Herman and Cookie Markowitz. Co-chair: Allison Druyanoff. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills www.womensguildcs.org
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9 City of Beverly Hills Will Rogers Awards 6:30pm. Honoring stars of Beverly Hills real estate and business. Montage, Beverly Hills www.willrogersawards.org/
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9 State of Israel Bonds, Women’s Division Golda Meir Luncheon 11:00am. Honoring Gina Raphael and Jeff Gross. Co-chairs: Rochelle Boren and Nancy Sloans. Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly Hills, Los Angles www.israelbonds.com 10 Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation 21st Annual EDDY Awards 6:00pm. Honoring AECOM, Brian Lee, CEO-co-founder, The Honest Company and CalState Long Beach. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills www.laedc.org/eddy-awards 12 Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House Mac Tonight Gala 6:00pm. Honoring Southwest Airlines, Shriners Hospital for Children, Clarence Brown and Jeff Stout. The Globe Theater at Universal Studios, Universal City http://rmhcsc.org/losangeles/events/view/160 13 ACLU Foundation of Southern California Bill of Rights Dinner 5:00pm. Honoring Joseph GordonLevitt, Frank Cooper III, Catherine Hardwicke, Khizr and Ghazala Khan and Norman Lear. The Beverly Wilshire, Hotel, Beverly Hills www.aclusocal.org/events/2016-bill-rights-dinner/ 13 Friends Of Greystone Party To Prepare: Food & Art In Doheny Greystone Mansion 6:00pm. Seated diner in the mansion, original art and performance by Temptation’s lead singer Louis Price. Greystone Mansion, Beverly Hills www.beverlyhillsfestival.org/greystone 14 Friends Of The Saban Community Clinic 40th Annual Dinner Gala 6:30pm. Honoring John Landgraf of the FX Network and Trisha Cardoso of Showtime Networks, Inc.Co-chairs: Ellen Hoberman, Tom Hoberman, Warren Littlefield and Dana Walden. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills www.sabancommunityclinic.org 16 Common Sense Media 2016 Common Sense Los Angeles Luncheon 11:00am. “The New Normal? Relationships in a Digital Age,” moderated by Willow Bay with panelists Joanna Coles, Dee Dee Myers and Jim Steyer. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.commonsensemedia.org/la-luncheon-2016 16 Girls, Inc. Los Angeles Celebration Luncheon 11:15am. Honoring Ayo Davis, Sonja Hoel Perkins and Shannon Ryan. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills www.girlsinc.org/supportus/2016-girls-inc-los-angelescelebration-luncheon.html 18 Lupus LA Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon 11:00am. Honoring Joan Robbins. The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills www.lupusla.org 19 Associates For Breast & Prostate Cancer Studies 26th Annual Black Tie Gala 6:00pm. Honoring Marcel Loh, president/CEO Providence St. John’s Health Center and John Wayne Cancer Institute. The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills www.abcjw.com 20 City of Beverly Hills/The Rodeo Drive Committee Beverly Hills Lighting Ceremony 6:00pm. Live musical performances, holiday-themed theatrics and a countdown to the lighting. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills www.rodeodrive-bh.com 26 Women’s Club of Beverly Hills Centennial Gala 6:00pm. Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly Hills, Los Angeles www.bhwclub.org
Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz
CHILD STARS THEN AND NOW
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he Hollywood Museum is highlighting more than 50 former child stars to create the new exhibit “Child Stars—Then and Now” which runs through December. Judy Garland’s Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz, Shirley Temple’s costume from Curly Top, costumes from the TV sitcom Diff’rent Strokes, and signed Mickey Mouse Ears and Annette books on loan from the family of Annette Funicello, are just some of the memorabilia on display. “The Child Stars—Then and Now exhibit is a realization of an idea I have been passionate about for some time,” said Donelle Dadigan, President and Founder of The Hollywood Museum. “Young performers are often the unsung heroes in the entertainment industry. Their contributions to pop culture have influenced and united generations of fans. A tribute to these pioneers is long overdue.” It’s a phenomenal exhibit for both the child stars as well as the public at large, said Scott Schwartz, the child actor who is known for his portrayal of a young boy whose tongue gets frozen to a pole in 1983’s A Christmas Story. “No matter what I’m going to do, I’m always going to be, ‘Oh you’re that guy.’ That’s okay. I’m proud to have been that kid,” he said. “My job was being in show business. So I certainly didn’t grow up the normal way.” Schwartz, who co-starred in 1982’s The Toy with Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason, said these opportunities gave him incomparable experiences. “The relationships that formed end up being the greatest benefit of all,” he said. Funds raised from the exhibit are being donated to A Minor Consideration, a non-profit formed to give guidance and support to young performers – past, present and future. For information, visit: www.thehollywoodmuseum.com.
Exhibit Highlights • Margaret O’Brien’s Oscar for Meet Me In St. Louis. • A Roddy McDowall costume from Lassie, Come Home. • The wands from Harry Potter. • Costumes worn by Darla Hood in Our Gang/The Little Rascals (as well as Petey the dog’s collar.) • Darby Hinton’s rifle and coonskin cap from Daniel Boone. • A jacket worn by Veronica Cartwright in The Children’s Hour. • Morgan Brittany’s shoes as Baby June in Gypsy. • Dolls and other items from The Waltons. • Items from the cast of Family Affair. BEVERLY HILLS
CUISINE
THE FOOD OF FALL
Maestro Of The Montage GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN OFFERS A TRIP THROUGH THE GARDEN AT GEORGIE
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I expect the food to be exceptional, but more than that, it’s the lighting, music, interior design, and the service that forms your first impression and what makes you remember the experience. – Geoffrey Zakarian Recipe Goat Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms For Filling: 12 oz of goat cheese, softened : zest of 2 limes 1 cup ricotta cheese : ½ cup mascarpone 3 T of minced jalapenos, no seeds : 2 ea egg yolks 3 T of minced fresno chilies, no seeds : ¼ cup evoo ¼ cup of chiffonade of cilantro : 1 TBSP salt Tempura Batter: 1 cup of ap flour : 1 ¼ cup of Pellegrino water 1 tsp of salt : 1 egg yolk Procedure: 1. Combine filling ingredients in kitchen aid mixer with paddle attachment : 2. Whip on medium speed until everything is combined : 3. Place mixture in piping bag : 4. Clean zucchini blossoms and pipe goat cheese mixture : 5. Dip zucchini blossoms into tempura batter and place in 375 degree fryer : 6. Cook until blossoms are golden brown : 7. Remove and place on towel and season with salt and pepper.
rom the savory goat cheese stuffed squash blossoms with chilies, lime and salsa rojato to the luminous steak tenderloin tartare that literally melts in your mouth, Georgie at Montage Beverly Hills has been dishing up some of the finest modern American cuisine since launching this year. Served in a lush, garden-inspired interior or on the patio beside Beverly Canon Gardens, the restaurant is helmed by acclaimed chef Geoffrey Zakarian. Roasted diver scallops with chanterelle mushrooms are a revelation and Georgie’s spectacular soft shell crab is at once explosive and sweet, a delicate brine eclipsed by crispy fried goodness. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails, Georgie is quickly becoming the go-to spot for those who love flavor and ambiance.
Beverly Hills Style: How would you describe Georgie? Geoffrey Zakarian: Georgie is a fun, lively Modern American restaurant showcasing incredible California produce in a garden-like setting. The restaurant is perched on Beverly Canon Gardens with grand outdoor terraces and has a distinct ambience of bringing the outside in and the inside out. In addition to a heavy emphasis on the cooking, we have put a tremendous amount of energy into the in-depth beverage program that offers everything from fresh-pressed juices and specialty coffee drinks early in the day to playful, heathy cocktails and extensive wine bythe-glass later on. BHS: What was the inspiration for the menu and decor and how do the results reflect the current era? GZ: For inspiration for both the menu and the decor, I drew on the spirit and flavors of the Mediterranean and married them all with that unique California sensibility. Lush foliage, clean and simple food, indoor and outdoor seating all add up to a restaurant that feels both special for an occasion and comfortable enough to frequent throughout the week. BHS: Please elaborate on the importance of food and the dining experience. GZ: I believe that eating out is so much more than the food itself. I expect
Fall Party Planning With Giacomino Drago or Giacomino Drago – who along with his three brothers co-owns Beverly Hills’ iconic Il Pastaio and Via Alloro, and others in the Los Angeles area – fall provides an endless array of delicious options. Drago talked to Beverly Hills Style about what’s on his fall party menu:
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meal? Buffet? Or just a casual get-together with friends?” Drago asks. “If it's casual with friends, you may just want to
the food to be exceptional, but more than that, it's the lighting, the music, the interior design and the service that forms your first impression and makes you remember the experience. We are proud to be a part of the Montage family, upholding their commitment to service and promise of creating lasting memories. BHS: What is the secret to opening a successful new restaurant? GZ: Hard work and time - there is really no substitute for being on the ground, touching every detail and making sure it is right the first time. Do it well or not at all. BHS: What are great dishes for fall and what are you recommending for parties? GZ: With the arrival of fall, we will be debuting brunch. We have a wildly successful table side martini cart at dinner...keep an eye out for it on the weekends at noon. It will be game on for sure. Our private dining room, Clementine, and our patios have had off the chart requests for reservations. We are loving the one long table look and serving in big portions for everyone to share. It gets your guests interacting and gives you a lot of menu items to enjoy rather than the traditional three-course set menu format. It is more fun and people love it. BHS: What are fall food trends? GZ: I tend not to follow trends,
have some dips, some bruschetta, cheese, olives, little hors d'oeuvres like that, without stressing who sits where and what room to use. Once you get together, the food becomes secondary.” Prepare, prepare, prepare “Throwing a dinner party is going to be an all-day process, it's not McDonalds,” said Drago. “Seventy-to-80 percent of the work should be done early in the day, and save that last 30 percent for making the meat and any other last-minute needs. It's like shooting a film; you prepare the set and the actor comes and does the scene – the scene might last
Goat cheese stuffed squash blossoms because by nature they are transient. I think that family-style eating lends itself especially well to fall and comfort foods – braises, roasts, stews – dishes that everyone can dig into. Yes, we do a lot of family style for parties, but we are seeing the demand for it with smaller groups. People order some of everything and share it around the table. I love that, as it really embodies the nature of the restaurant – fun, casual and easy. We are also seeing the diners embrace drinks, alcoholic or not, as a true part of the meal, as more of a front runner to the meal. Lots of juices and smoothies at breakfast and lunch. It’s not unlikely that a table samples through most of the cocktails at night before moving on to the wine. I always offer a great wine by the glass list and I see diners having lunch at the bar and trying a different wine by the glass each time they come. BHS: What do you recommend to people planning a dinner party? I recommend you make whatever dishes you are most confident in. Don't experiment on your guests! Or, you can leave the cooking to us at Georgie.
40 minutes, but preparing it lasts four-plus hours.” How Drago Does It “Let's say I'm throwing a dinner party for 25 people. I'm in the mood for something casual right now. I would have a little bar, have a table set up with some little hors d'oeuvres, some fresh figs with a little gorgonzola cheese, or a walnut, maybe a little prosciutto, some water and wine, and then do a buffet on another table. Do a nice pasta, which is easy to plan for because you can have your sauce made early, your bread can be made
Giacomino Drago early and ready to come out just as the pasta is freshly done before you serve it." Beverly Hills Style | Page S11
ARTS & CULTURE Galvanized by the knowledge that navigating the rocky road to bringing a brand new art exhibition to life was indeed achievable, Susan and Beth set out to cull an enviable board of directors – which includes artist Ed Ruscha, Coachella Valley Music and Art Festival Art Director Paul Clemente, Palm Springs Art Museum’s former director Steve Nash, media maven Coachella Valley’s First Contemporary Lyn Winter, and philanInternational Art Biennial Feb. 25-April 30 thropist Ken Kuchin, among others. Thus was born, Desert X. hortly after Susan Davis moved Just as winter leaves the golden to Palm Springs in 2010, just California landscape early next year, before her appointment to Sunnylands the Coachella Valley and its desert will as its new editorial director, the East become the canvas for a curated exhiCoast-native began to immerse herself bition of site-specific work by internain the hereto wild and unknown terrain that made up the Coachella Valley tional established and emerging artists. Known simply as Desert X, the inauguand its desert. Looking to share her growing love ral desert biennial begins alongside of the region in the form of an art bien- Modernism Week on February 25, nial, in early 2014 Susan reached out to 2017 and ends with Stagecoach her longtime friend Beth Rudin months later on April 30. “The mandate was really to bring DeWoody, a renowned art collector. The women first met when they art to the desert in a way that it hasn’t became founding board members for been seen before,” described Neville the (off-Broadway) Eye and Ear Wakefield, Desert X’s artistic director. “We all carry preconceived notions Theatre Company in 1979.
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INSIDE DESERT X
A Match Made In Biennial Heaven Beth Rudin DeWoody and Susan L. Davis talk strategy
“This is going to solidify Palm Springs and Coachella Valley as the place to be.” – Beth Rudin DeWoody Member of the Desert X Board of Directors Art Collector, Curator, and President, Rudin Family Foundations about what a place is. I’m interested in how we can revisit our understanding
of a place, even one as abstract as the desert, through other people’s eyes.”
See The Coachella Valley Through Art At Desert X
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he art works, in indoor and outdoor locations, and all free to the public, will offer visitors a way to see the Valley through the probing lens of some of today’s most innovative artists. Inspired by the Coachella Valley and its desert’s natural ability to act as an artistic curator, Desert X curator Neville Wakefield gathered over a dozen contemporary artists and brought them out to the desert earlier this year as the initial step for them to create sitespecific contemporary art installations. With more than 10 projects already in process across locations that range from Palm Springs to the Salton Sea to the turbines heralding the desert, Wakefield said the installation will undoubtedly shift perceptions by reexamining spaces
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in a place that is a beacon both for its natural wonders as well as for the socio-political-economic issues that make it vibrant, curious, and
through various programs and installations. Davis said she envisions that the two-month long biennial, with its focus on work
wouldn’t go to,” said Desert X boardmember Beth Rudin DeWoody, who has devoted the past decades of her life to collecting art and is a regular visitor to biennials around the world. “This is going to solidify Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley as the place to be.” The exhibition will be further enriched by the participation of various local groups, such as the Coachella-based Date Farmers, whose mural project underwritten by the City of Coachella will be a parallel program to Desert X, and as many as two Native American artists will be part of the exhibition. “This is a way to enhance people’s relationship with the desert,” Susan said of Desert X, which is expected to draw 40,000 people.
“The desert is an extraordinary place. Desert X will be spectacular and bring in a new audience.” – Susan L. Davis, Desert X Founder and Executive Director exciting. From tribal culture and immigration to tourism, gaming, and golf, Desert X strives to amplify global and local issues that range from climate change to starry skies
made by internationally recognized artists, will allow people to explore the Coachella Valley and its desert like never before. “It’s an incredible way to get you to visit neighborhoods you
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FASHION
INSIDE METROPOLITAN FASHION WEEK
Metropolitan Fashion Week Our fashion shows have the ‘wow’ factor.
METROPOLITAN FASHION WEEK SCHEDULE Thursday, September 22, 2016 Metropolitan Fashion Week Opening Ceremony & Costume Contest at The Original Farmer’s Market– Fashion Show at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2016 Metropolitan Fashion Week: Autism Speaks La Vie En BLUE Fashion Gala at Warner Bros. Studios honoring Steven Grossman, Untitled Entertainment, and Harry Topping Jr., City National Bank – Doors open at 7 p.m., Fashion show at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016 Metropolitan Fashion Week Closing Gala & Fashion Awards at Warner Bros. Studios– Doors open at 7 p.m. Fashion show & award ceremony at 8:30 p.m.
– Eduardo Khawam, Metropolitan Fashion Week founder
FASHION FOR A CAUSE As part of this year’s Metropolitan Fashion Week, Autism Speaks, the largest nonprofit Autism advocacy organization in the country, will host its annual gala. The Sept. 29th fashion gala at Warner Bros. Studios is rolling out the “blue carpet” to coincide with the evening’s theme of “La Vie en BLUE,” in honor of Autism Speaks’ official color. “It is going to be a fun night of philanthropy and fashion, celebrities and fashionistas,” said Suzette Martinez, Executive Director of Field Development of Autism Speaks. By auctioning off gowns and bringing awareness to the organization, Martinez expects Metropolitan Fashion Week to help raise $630,000 for Autism Speaks. That money will fund scientific research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, as well as provide services to families with children with autism and continue to fight for legislative changes. For more information: www.autismspeaks.org
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he Metropolitan Fashion Week (MFW) in Los Angeles kicks off on Sept. 22 and runs through Oct. 1. A synthesis of French themes and international design styles showcasing stunning gowns and costumes, MWF continues to draw its share of celebrities. No other fashion week provides such a robust array of events including a fashion designer competition at The Original Farmer’s Market at the Grove, a benefit gala and fashion show honoring Autism Speaks with an unforgettable evening of fashion, entertainment and philanthropy; and the spectacular closing gala, exclusive runway show featuring one-of-a-kind avantgarde costumes and couture evening gowns created by national and international celebrity costume and fashion designers. “Our fashion shows have the ‘wow’ factor and are unlike any other fashion experience
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because we bring costumes and haute couture fashion to the runway,” promised Metropolitan Fashion Week founder Eduardo Khawam, who launched the multi-city fashion show in Seattle in 2011. “We create an unforgettable evening that will tantalize the senses and inspire creativity. If the Oscars are the most glamorous evening in Hollywood, then Metropolitan Fashion Week is truly the most unique and fashionable week in Hollywood.” Khawam added. In addition to an iconic venue and exquisite runway show, the MFW Closing Night Gala boasts a live performance by Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas, who will also showcase costumes from Zumanity. The final fashion show at Warner Bros. Studio will include the winning design from the opening show, in which 20 designers vie for the
most luscious creation. Khawam said that it’s not uncommon for gowns or costumes showcased in the fashion shows to be pulled for award shows. Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Beyonce and Yuri are among past participants who are now clients, he added. The 2016 Metropolitan Fashion Awards will also be revealed at the Closing Night Gala, recognizing outstanding achievements in Fashion and Costume Design in Motion Pictures, Television, Fashion Media and Live Performances. In a special presentation, Cirque Du Soleil Las Vegas will receive the 2016 Metropolitan Fashion Excellence Award for its outstanding work in costume design. For tickets and information, visit: www.metropolitanfashionweek.net. - Olivia Lipari
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FASHION
WHAT TO WEAR THIS FALL
WhoWhatWear’s Kat Collings Talks Fall Fashion Trends
nline fashion zine WhoWhatWear offers readers a daily dose of how to stay at the cutting edge of today’s style, focusing on the latest in current trends in celebrity and runway fashion. Established in 2006 by co-founders Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power, today www.whowhatwear.com is the go-to site for the latest in fashion news, offering an endless bounty of ideas on how to be chic from head to toe. Editorial Director Kat Collins has become one of fashion’s foremost authorities on what’s hot:
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BHS: What are fall’s major trends? KC: Velvet is a major trend. A great way to try the look is with velvet boots, and if you’re more daring, opt for velvet pants, or even a suit. BHS: What is the preferred color palette for fall? KC: The color that’s gaining steam for fall is a rich sienna brown. Think outside just accessories, and consider embracing the color with a pair of trousers or cozy sweater. BHS: What are the “must haves” for L.A. women this season? KC: Since L.A. never gets too cold, it’s all about light lay-
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ers. Think a sleeveless coat, mohair cardigans, or a duster jacket. I always say an outfit should have a “third piece” to make sure it’s fashion forward and not too simple. The top and your bottom are your first and second pieces, and a light layer makes an excellent third piece. BHS: What are your thoughts on the ‘80s resurgence and how is it different this time around? KC: The ‘80s look feels a bit more glamorous this time around. Ultra-shiny metallic fabrics and strong shoulders are tent poles of the trend. It’s hard to pull off, and I think the
On Trend This Fall J.W. ANDERSON Pierce large leather and suede shoulder bag $1,691
PRADA Suede Mules $650
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challenge is appealing. BHS: What does fashion do for people? KC: Fashion can transform your mood and confidence. It’s also an incredible way to express yourself. Your style can speak volumes about your point of view before you even open your mouth. For the latest celebrity style and fashion trend coverage, visit www.whowhatwear.com and get fashion inspiration on its Instagram, @whowhatwear.
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MAGDA BUTRYM Bonn cropped wool and cashmereblend blazer $1,950
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FASHION
WHAT TO WEAR THIS FALL
Neiman Marcus Go-To Personal Shopper Catherine Bloom On Looking Fabulous
Bloom’s Favorite New Look
ersonal shopper Catherine Bloom’s unique sensibility and ability to transform and enhance the style of some of L.A.’s most powerful people has earned her an enviable reputation in the fashion world. Since opening last year, Bloom’s Room at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills has become the destination for expert style advice. The secret haven feels like an opulent closet with the most luxurious brand names interspersed with new designers, timeless looks and new styles.
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Beverly Hills Style: How did you get your start? Catherine Bloom: I’ve always had a passion for fashion. I came here to go to school (at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) and started working part-time in sales at Neiman Marcus. They noticed that I had an eye and a passion, so they moved me to the couture salon and my business as a stylist grew. BHS: What do you think fashion does for a woman? CB: Without anyone knowing you, you tell them who you are with your clothing. It’s the first impression you make on anyone. It’s something we all enjoy. It’s a form of art. Even if you don’t necessarily know who you are, you express it through your clothing.
the boot holds your ankle and it’s comfortable to wear day or night. What’s really nice from shoes, is that there’s all these sneakers, Oxford-men-looking shoes that are quite feminine, but not too feminine, kind of boy-like, that are cool. There are boots and sneakers and flats to wear everyday. BHS: What are trends for bags? CB: They’ve definitely become a litMaison Michele tle smaller. This Boho moment is still Bucket hat here and it’s not going anywhere. The $685 bags make a little more sense now, as far as them being a little smaller. BHS: What are fall colors? CB: All these metallics are beautiful. Silvers and golds. There are beautiful navies, turquoise and creams. There are so many shades of blue that it’s pretty incredible. Red is here to stay. It’s a classic, wonderful addition. There are wonderful burgundies. There’s always fantastic black. BHS: What else do you anticipate people will want to wear this fall? CB: There is cape after cape after cape. They’re shorter, or they’re longer, but they’re very well thought-out. If it’s a shorter one, it’s a narrower one. So you can have a bigger sleeve, which is in right now. A cape is something you can just put on, and you don’t have to think about it. BHS: Any final thoughts? CB: Most people want to try to look their best, be more beautiful and have self-confidence. That’s the power of “This showstopper dressing. People can see themwas easily the selves in a different way, and most incredible they can transform themselves gown I saw this into the person they envision. season.” says You can tell when clients put something on and there’s a Bloom smile on their face. Redemption Gold and gunmetal gown $4,950
Without anyone knowing you, you tell them who you are with your clothing. – Catherine Bloom BHS : How would you describe the L.A. style? CB: L.A. style is driven by lifestyle, fitness, and travel. The clients who live here and the clothes that they wear are definitely made with an ease and a level of sport and elegance. BHS: What’s your go-to look? CB: I love beautifully-fit pants, and Chloe, or unusual tops from anyone that have a little bit of drama and are easy to wear. BHS: What are you seeing in terms of trends? CB: There’s all these incredible sparkle, glitter boots and bags. And it looks really right on and great and exciting to wear. We haven’t seen it for awhile, so it’s exciting. And it just looks right. Why wouldn’t you wear metallic sparkle boots? BHS: What shoes are you seeing? CB: You see open-toed boots, which are great in California because
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arbara Simon, a leading Westside yoga instructor, and avid yogi, has created her own niche in the yoga universe, specializing in teaching Hatha yoga to people over 40 both privately and in classes. Despite her specialization, Simon is well versed in the benefits of yoga practice for people young and old.
LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD
Find Your Inner Zen With Barbara Simon’s Yoga Tips
• You’re Never Too Young Or Old To Get Started Yoga’s emphasis on breathing and focused posture can help kids become more aware of their bodies, concentrate better on their studies, exercise, and develop stress-management skills. Downward-facing dog, a yoga staple, is a good pose to get children started.
• Don’t Forget the Spirit Yoga is more than just exercise – it represents the union of mind, body, and spirit. Every class should have a spiritual aspect because when the body is open, relaxed, peaceful and balanced as a result of practicing yoga, people feel happy, centered and present in the moment.
• Benefits of Prenatal Yoga According to the Mayo Clinic, prenatal yoga benefits expectant mothers by improving sleep, reducing stress, decreasing nausea, and engaging the mus-
cles needed in childbirth, Start with the frog pose and continue practicing through your pregnancy.
• Adjust Your Practice As You Age After childbearing years,
yoga helps maintain balance and flexibility. Yoga practitioners should be careful as their bodies age and be aware of their limitations. Utilizing the half-spinal
twist pose helps adjust your practice. Older students should also begin by focusing on breathing. Breathing work is crucial to yoga practice, pranayama, or
yogic breath control is part of every session. To learn about maintaining a healthy yoga practice, visit http://www.romancingyoursoul.com. – Kate MacCary
On A Mission INSIDE ONE DOCTOR’S EFFORT TO MOVE PAST CONVENTIONAL MAMMOGRAM SCREENING
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r. Barbara Hayden is passionate about many things, but none more so than making sure women get proper breast cancer screenings. In practice since 1990, plastic and reconstructive surgeon Hayden recently opened the Sound Breast Institute in Santa Monica because she was increasingly concerned that women were making excuses for not getting mammograms—“they have a family history and don’t want to hear bad news,” says Hayden, “or they’re afraid of radiation or have tender breasts and simply found a mammogram too painful.” Hayden was frustrated with the limitations of conventional mammograms. “They’re really not effective with women with implants or dense breasts,” Hayden says. Statistics show mammography misses about 50 percent of all breast cancers in women with dense breast tissue (and cancer is 4-6 times more likely to be missed in women with extremely dense breasts than in women with fatty breasts). Mammography alone is not sufficient screening for early detection in these women. California law mandates women be informed of the mammographic finding of dense breasts. Unfortunately, women rarely see the mammogram report and only receive a note saying the mammogram is clear. Even when they are told they have dense breasts, they do not fully understand what that means. And there was a more pressing personal reason to find a better way. Hayden’s mother had breast cancer, and she’s a 16-year survivor, and her daughters are in the Page S20 | Beverly Hills Style
high-risk category. She knew the risks of mammograms—irradiating young breast tissue could even increase a cancer risk—and knew there had to be “an adjunct procedure that ensures patients receive complete coverage in the detection of breast cancer. Handheld ultrasound is not reproducible year to year and can easily miss early tumors.” Her research led her to Dr. Kevin Kelly, developer of the SonoCiné Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound (AWBUS). His approach and technology filled the void she was looking for, and she now offers these screenings in her office. The ultrasound data is read by Kelly and reports are mailed to patients. Hayden is hoping more physicians will offer this solution. In women with dense breasts, ultrasound is superior to mammography and is more likely to find small invasive node-negative cancers. In women with implants, SonoCiné allows evaluation of tissue obscured by the implant or unable to be captured by mammography. For the scan: • A computerized arm directs the technician’s speed and areas of capture to assure a complete exam. This allows the radiologist to detect tiny tumors ranging from 35 mm; • Clinical studies indicate a higher detection rate of
tumors when AWBUS is paired with screening mammography. And the smaller tumors are the most curable. • AWBUS is a comprehensive, systematic ultrasound of all breast tissue from the midline to the back including the axilla (armpit), lower lymph nodes, outer breast tissue, inner breast tissue and under the collar bone. • With handheld ultrasound, the technician directs the wand over the breast. The accuracy of the procedure depends in part on the technique used and the experience and skill of the technician. With AWBUS the computerized arm and ability to capture and even overlap images of breast tissue ensures a better capture of data. Cleared by the FDA as an additional examination in conjunction with a mammogram, the AWBUS is harmless, painless without compression, free of radiation and injection and can be repeated as needed. “You could safely have one every day,” says Hayden. For more information, visit www.soundbreastinstitute.com. BEVERLY HILLS
BEAUTY
RESTORING YOUR YOUTH
Dermaplaning – Master Skin Chef Heather Bradley’s Youth Formula H eather Bradley, the "Master Skin Chef", combines dermaplaning, exfoliation and peels to create the Bradley Signature Scrape. A medical esthetician with 15 years experience, she is endorsed by Behrooz Torkian, MD., a leading plastic surgeon from Beverly Hills’ Lasky Clinics and is supported by the research of the Harvard professor and scientist, Marcelo Friere. Bradley discovered an antiaging and resurfacing skin repair system, by creating micro trauma to the epidermis by means of the Bradley Signature Scrape. Cell turnover normally occurs in the body every three weeks, but as women and men age, the duration of these intervals decreases rapidly causing the cells to build up - creating sluggish, dehydrated, and lack-luster skin, almost eliminating product absorption. Here is where the aging process
really begins. "By helping cellular turnover, the more responsive your skin becomes,"
Skin is so much bigger than just the way we look. – Heather Bradley says Bradley. To kick off the Bradley Signature Scrape: • Bradley uses a very effective, artisan method (dermaplaning) for the removal of both old and new skin. • This stimulates the bodies own repairal system causing a collagen micro-fibro blast, blood flow, circulation, and activating healthy oil and
natural protein production; resulting in glowing, radiant skin, strengthening the tissue and allowing a higher percentage of product absorption, plumping the skin. Dermaplaning is best known for the removal of vellus hairs, but it was established in the early 1950's to help assist the removal of acne scars. “All anti-aging treatments are derived from a medical or semi-medical procedure. Dermaplaning is exactly that," says Bradley. “Skin is so much bigger than just the way we look.” Combined with these most common uses, and the compiled research of friend, client, and mentor Marcelo Freire, and Bradley's own personal twist and tweaks of the environment of the skin, she heals skin with her highly experienced hands, helping to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. For more information visit, www.bradleybeauty.com
Heather Bradley
Lars Skjoth BREATHE LIFE BACK INTO YOUR HAIR
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n the early 1990s, Lars Skjoth’s Achilles heel was his scalp problem. He tried in vain to soothe his afflicted scalp, but that also lead to severe hair loss, and the only treatments available were harsh and ineffective. Skjoth, a Danish scientist who studied biochemistry and human nutrition, was determined to find a better way to soothe his scalp and stop hair loss in its tracks without using such harsh scalp products.
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By 1992, Skojth developed his first treatment – a topical lotion and corresponding shampoo, and had opened his first hair-loss clinic in Copenhagen, which he called Harklinikken. Now, 24 years after Harklinikken – the Danish word for hair clinic – was first established, Skjoth’s company has opened a clinic in Beverly Hills. Before laying roots on Brighton Way, the company opened clinics outside Copenhagen, including locations in Aarhus (Denmark), Düsseldorf, Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Stuttgart (Germany), Dubai, and Tampa, Florida. Harklinikken is different than other multi-national hair regrowth agencies. First, patients go through an application process to actually be accepted into a treatment program. Patients with autoimmune disorders (such as alopecia areata), hair loss caused by scarring (scarring alopecia) are denied, as are people who have lost so much hair that they are beyond the point of intervention. “We have about 47,000 people in active treatment,” said Skjoth, adding that around 30 percent of applicants are denied. “We still try to help them. We refer them elsewhere,” Skjoth said of those denied. Once accepted, patients can expect customized and detailed care provided by clinicians. They are given
topical lotions and shampoos to apply daily.
Everything is customized according to the individual. – Lars Skjoth Harklinikken’s revolutionary “Extract,” contains plant derivatives from burdock root, calendula officinalis as well as proprietary ingredients derived from cow milk. All ingredients are bioengineered to work only in conjunction with each other to harness the degeneration of the hair follicles, trigger hair cell renewal and regrow hair in dormant hair follicles. “Everything is customized according to the individual,” Skjoth said. This customization is increasingly
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important because of Harklinikken’s international client base. Skjoth related that patients in the Middle East who travel to the Dubai clinic often have different hair problems than European patients due to distinct differences in the two regions. “It’s important to spend time on patients. Many have come far in terms of distance and in terms of taking that step to seek treatment,” Skjoth continued. With a customized approach aimed at helping people around the world, Skjoth saw a need to open a Los Angeles-area clinic as a way to provide greater convenience to Americans seeking treatment. “I’m very, very excited about opening in Beverly Hills,” he concluded. To learn more about Harklinikken and its hair regrowth strategies, which has already seen great success in both Europe and the middle east, visit www.harklinikken.com and see if you are a candidate or stop by its Beverly Hills clinic at 9675 Brighton Way #340. – Kate MacCary
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