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82 THE THINKER

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With war drama Good Kill, art documentary Seymour: An Introduction and several more buzzworthy projects on deck, the introspective Ethan Hawke proves he’s not afraid of a challenge.

92 HIGHER CALLING A maverick in business philosophy and practice, pioneering lifestyle brand Patagonia is focused on solving the environmental crisis—and has never been more in fashion.

After ditching his own big league dreams, the Dodgers’ new recruiting ace, Billy Gasparino, decides the fate of the country’s most promising players.

104 COURT OF APPEAL With the Bay Area’s spectacular scenery as a backdrop, this private basketball setup is the stuff hoop dreams are made of.

106 BASK COUNTRY Inspired by California seaside homes in his family’s storied past, architect Lewis W. Butler built a Stinson Beach retreat for his parents to enjoy year-round.

THE THINKER, Ethan Hawke in a Prada coat, p.82.

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HIGHER CALLING, Patagonia employees take a break at C Street beach in Ventura, p.92.

departments 24 FOUNDER’S LETTER

streets of Los Angeles. M.Nii surf

Studio City hosts the ultimate

C for Men looks to the risk-

trunks make waves on the

cookout at Barrel and Ashes.

takers and dream chasers of the

mainland. David Kind delivers a

West Coast.

new vision. Vibrant spring suiting.

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Flight school: military-inspired

26 C PEOPLE

Discovering the new Nicaragua.

pieces. What your watch says

Plus, Santa Monica’s stylish

Who’s who behind the scenes of C.

about you.

ocean festival.

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61 C DESIGN

113 SHOPPING GUIDE

Hancock Park’s Jon Buscemi

Blackman Cruz’s mob mentality.

kicks into high gear with a

Hammer and Spear expands in the

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line of sneakers. Kelly Slater

Arts District. A home study is the

The Amgen Tour takes a joyride

and John Moore sport a new

new man cave. A trio of hybrids

around the Golden State.

venture. Book club: seven

with both power and the planet

nightstand-worthy reads. A 1950s

in mind.

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documentary. Guy Webster’s

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rock ’n’ roll lifestyle. Alfred Coffee

Drink up: Napa wineries

& Kitchen’s owner serves up his

for the guys. Food lovers

waistcoat, shirt and pants. See Shopping

picks for spring.

are getting technical with

Guide for more details, p.113. Styled by

Tastemade. The perfect wine

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pairing: an NYC tattoo artist

Martone Cycling Co. takes to the

and a Paso Robles vintner.

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here’s no greater risk in life than pursuing your passion. In this issue of C for Men we focus on the rewards that can come from chasing dreams. It is this drive that has pushed cover subject Ethan Hawke (“The Thinker,” p.82) into so many creative outlets. Not just an accomplished actor (note his

recent Academy Award nomination for Boyhood), he is also a celebrated writer, director and poet. He is in his fourth decade of being in the public eye and continues to deliver thought-provoking, quality work in so many genres. We are thrilled to have him in the issue and highlighting some of spring’s best sartorial choices. Smart and stylish—it’s a winning combination. A different kind of double threat, Patagonia is a company that gives back while creating clothes that help customers be active (literally) in their own pursuits. Their philosophy is singular and extraordinary and one to commend. That they are bettering the world from their Ventura offices goes to prove that we are a state of groundbreakers and that change can start in many a corporate environs. A visit inside their headquarters (“Higher Calling,” p.92) is a fascinating cultural expedition in its own right. Speaking of athletic culture, the Dodgers are an indisputable Southern California touchstone. The players of past and present are all integral to the continuing history of this storied team, so meeting Billy Gasparino (“Fielder’s Choice,” p.98), a man tasked with finding the stars of tomorrow, is a rare treat. He truly does have one of the coolest

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professions: scouting potential talent (from Little League and beyond) to find the next Sandy Koufax or Don Drysdale.

In a perfect world, with hard work comes success. And after you have made it, what better way to celebrate your efforts than with a few fun exploits? Check out what one homeowner did with his man cave of sorts (the ultimate “room with a view”)—a private glass-encased basketball court on the lower level of a San Francisco home built into the cliffs overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge (“Court of Appeal,” p.104). Or, if the definitive prize is finding a place to get away from it all, the home we profile in Stinson Beach (“Bask Country,” p.106) also fits the bill of a life well lived and well earned. In addition to these featured stories, herein we present the best in design, culture, cars, fashion and accessories, wine and food. Because at C we believe in the pursuit of excellence in all of life’s arenas.

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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES OF THIS MONTH’S ISSUE, PLUS THEIR FAVORITE CALIFORNIA PLACES

Aaron Smith “It was so interesting learning about how scouting actually works and walking around an empty Dodger Stadium with Billy Gasparino,” says photographer Aaron Smith, who shot the Dodgers’ new director of amateur scouting for “Fielder’s Choice,” p.98. “Added bonus: My brother is a huge sports fan so I sent him updates along the way,” he says. A former staff photographer at the original, now-shuttered Skateboarder Magazine, Smith’s clients include Nylon, Los Angeles Times and Nike Swim. C SPOTS • Clover Park in Santa Monica—my wife and I walk our dog there and buy snacks at Viva La Vegan • Big Sur • Santa Barbara— I got married there, so it will always have a special place in my heart

Mark Abrahams “Our kids went to preschool together, so I’ve gotten to know Ethan [Hawke] in the exact window of time he spent shooting his film Boyhood and we’ve watched each other grow up as parents in that same time frame,” says photographer Mark Abrahams, who captured friend and actor Ethan Hawke for this issue’s cover story “The Thinker,” p.82. Abrahams lives in NYC with his wife and daughter, and his

Andrew C. Stone “I figured that Ethan Hawke would give me a thoughtful, interesting interview. I was not prepared, however, for his unforced friendliness and honest take on his own life and career,” says Brooklyn-based writer and editor Andrew C.

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celebrity portrait work can be seen in the pages of Vanity Fair, V Man and GQ,

among many others. C SPOTS • Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley • Driving across Bixby Bridge at sunset • Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach

Stone, who got real with the accomplished actor in “The Thinker,” p.82. Stone also contributes to Yahoo and Men’s Fitness and is the NYC reporter for Virgin Atlantic. C SPOTS • San Diego’s Balboa Park • Running on the treadmill at the glass-walled gym at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Allan Glaser and Tab Hunter “It’s a self-reflective, provocative look back at a Hollywood that no longer exists,” says ’50s idol Tab Hunter of his new documentary Tab Hunter Confidential, spotlighted in “Golden Boy,” p.36. Hunter’s partner of more than 30 years and a producer of the film, Allan Glaser, adds, “This is the hardest thing Tab ever had to do, and I think it’s the best thing he’s ever done.” C SPOTS • Walking the dogs on the beach in Santa Barbara • Trail-riding above the hills of Summerland • Dinner at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito

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• A midafternoon drive down Sunset Boulevard

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WHO’S WHO BEHIND THE SCENES OF THIS MONTH’S ISSUE, PLUS THEIR FAVORITE CALIFORNIA PLACES

Todd Wiggins “He is as cool in person as he is in the movies,” says Brooklyn-based set designer Todd Wiggins of working with cover star Ethan Hawke for “The Thinker,” p.82. A native Georgian who studied theatrical design at UNC at Greensboro, Wiggins’ client list includes Roberto Cavalli, Alexander Wang and “Project Runway.” C SPOTS • Santa Cruz— because the people are so laid-back • North Hollywood’s History for Hire prop house— where you can rent a Campbell’s soup can from 1956 if you need one • Camping at Kern

Lewis W. Butler

River Valley outside of Bakersfield

“The design process for the Stinson Beach house incorporated the views of my parents, grandmother, and even those embodied in her original 1935 William Wurster house into a single

Matthew Millman

idea of what a house on a beach

“It was hard to leave Lewis W. Butler’s

should be,” says architect Lewis W.

Stinson Beach house,” says photographer

Butler, whose firm Butler Armsden

Matthew Millman of capturing “Bask Country,” p.106. “I wanted to stay for the weekend.” The Berkeley-based lensman

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Architects marks its 30th anniversary this year. Butler’s coastal family compound is featured in “Bask

contributes to The New York Times and

Country,” p.106. C SPOTS • Fall

recently published Inner Spaces, a book on

River Valley in Shasta County, for

the S.F.-based interior design firm

escaping the city • Stinson Beach for

Wiseman Group. C SPOTS • Alice Waters’

surfing and a quick drive up to Point

Edible Schoolyard in Berkeley • Headlands

Reyes Station • The new Butler Armsden offices in San Francisco

Center for the Arts in Marin—a great place to see art or take a walk • The Cheese Board in Berkeley for the best pizza and bread

Chipper Bro “I came to Patagonia in 1993 with a resume that had They looked at it and said, ‘Perfect!’” says Patagonia’s brand ambassador and gatekeeper, Chipper Bro (pictured with Melissa Goldstein, C’s senior contributing editor), who served as the official tour guide in “Higher Calling,” p.92. The Santa Barbara native is the founder of surfclass.com and is a 13-time world Frisbee Freestyle champion. C SPOTS • Surfing with the family at Solimar Beach • Free diving off the Channel Islands • Hot springs along the coastal mountain range

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aving grown up during the hip-hop revolution on New York’s Long Island, Jon Buscemi was predisposed to streetwear long before he made a career out of it. After a stint on Wall Street, the

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budding designer—and cousin of actor Steve Buscemi—moved to L.A. in 2002 to work for DC

Shoes, Lotto North America, and then as a brand director at Oliver Peoples. In 2006, he co-founded indie sneaker line Gourmet, followed by the 2013 debut of Buscemi, his namesake line of men’s and women’s luxury leather kicks handmade in Italy. Sneaker-heads were instantly hooked—despite the starting price tag of $740. We sat down with the Hancock Park-based entrepreneur to talk about everything from his favorite pairs to sports metaphors. You’ve worked for so many great brands in the past—what was the impetus to start your own company? I wanted the owner’s job, period. I think I was born with a splash of arrogance,

Jon Buscemi at home in Hancock Park.

confidence and crazy. Secondly and more importantly, I have a deep, burning desire to outdo all of my peers. It stems from that New York competitive spirit. Doing a trick better than your friend

on a skateboard or having your brand in Bergdorf’s and Maxfield. It’s all the same. New York seems to be a big influence on your life and aesthetic. After you moved to L.A., did you feel a shift in your style? Nothing has changed at all really style-wise, other than the fact that my extensive boot, coat and sweater collections rotate much less. I own many more black tees than I ever would have expected. Any limited editions on the horizon? We have an amazing release with United Arrows & Sons in Tokyo next month designed by my friends at Emotionally Unavailable. Is it true that you own more than 600 pairs of sneakers? This is sadly true, and it must

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be well over that by now. It’s very relatable to a DJ and his record collection.

If your house were burning down, which pairs would you save? My original, first-edition Jordan 1; my first-production 100mm in guts red; and my Made in France Adidas Ewing Low. What’s your proudest design moment to date? These moments have been abundant in the past few years and it really is so hard to choose. A standout always is our signature model, the 100mm. Your company has already expanded into leather accessories. What’s next? We are planning our first store in NYC starting the back half of 2015. Also, be on the lookout next year for a small men’s range of sportswear. Exciting times. You have a lot of lacrosse paraphernalia at your house. That’s very East Coast of you. I started playing lacrosse at a very early age and the sport was popular in my area of Long Island. Now, 25 years later, it is getting just as popular in California. Lacrosse is really a metaphor for my life—not to get too deep, but it’s true. The sport is a hybrid: It’s a mix of basketball, football and hockey. My brand and my role is a mix of executive, sales and marketing, and design. Funny how things work. jonbuscemi.com. •

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Chef Louis Tikaram of new eatery and rooftop supper club E.P. & L.P. (short for “extended play and long play”) was raised between Fiji, Southeast Asia and Australia. “The menu tells a story of my heritage,” he says of inventive dishes such as Nama sea pearls (seaweed ceviche), a recipe taught to him by his grandmother: “She served it at my wedding, so it has a special place in my heart.” After dinner, guests can head upstairs to L.P., a 5,500-square-foot lounge conceived by Australian DJ Grant Smillie and Axwell of Swedish House Mafia, or drift over to the adjacent VIP room, Frankie’s. 603 N. La Cienega Blvd., W.H.; eplosangeles.com.

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Adam Lindemann, proprietor of NYC’s contemporary gallery Venus Over Manhattan, is putting the finishing touches on the West Coast installment, Venus Over Los Angeles. The inaugural exhibit, “Viscera,” by New York artist Dan Colen features mind-bending abstract automobile-themed sculptures. “They are perfect for the car culture that is L.A.,” says Lindemann. Opening May 2; 601 S. Anderson St., L.A.; venusovermanhattan.com. SAN FRANCISCO

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Venice-based eyewear expert Garrett Leight California Optical heads north this June to open a wood-slatted storefront in S.F.’s Hayes Valley, housing its latest unisex collection complete with Japanese-inspired frames and new colorways like whiskey, mint and beige. 393 Hayes St., S.F.; garrettleight.com.

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Since interior designer Suna Lock and her partner, designer/ artist Dana Rader, opened Stripe Men in downtown Santa Cruz three years ago, it has become an addictive destination for creative types who’ve given the beach town a new, stylish reputation. “Our approach is comfortable and relaxed, with no austerity, no high fashion,” says Lock. Among the superbly edited men’s lines are Tellason (made in S.F.), Life After Denim and Sub_Urban Riot. 117 Walnut Ave., S.C., 831-431-6182; stripedesigngroup.com.

Without backpacking through Europe this summer, you can still rekindle your college years with a sleek, grown-up carryall BALLY, $1,395, bally.com.

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WHAT’S HOT CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT A 1954 publicity photo of Tab Hunter in Malibu. A recent shot of Hunter and Allan Glaser in Montecito with their whippets, Olivia and Hattie. The Tab Hunter Confidential poster. Hunter and Natalie Wood on the set of 1956’s The Burning Hills.

Golden Boy

t the height of Tab Hunter’s career in 1956, Hollywood’s “Sigh Guy” received more than 62,000 Valentine’s Day cards from women across the country. But for the chiseled star of the Eisenhower era, who would become Warner Brothers’ topgrossing talent with films like Damn Yankees and Lafayette Escadrille, the gesture was futile. Hunter’s sexuality is just one of the subjects that the actor, at the encouragement of his longtime partner, Allan Glaser, explores in Tab Hunter Confidential, a documentary that premiered this spring at SXSW to rave reviews, and is based on Hunter’s 2006 best-seller by the same name. Raised by a single mother in Southern California, Hunter made his way to Hollywood after dropping out of high school—regular mobbings by female students were too much of a distraction. After a string of chest-baring action flicks (“I did so many military films that I was waiting for the government to send me a pension,” Hunter jokes in the film), he signed a seven-year contract with Warner Brothers; he, along with Natalie Wood and James Dean, were the last actors to have an exclusive contract with the studio. By 1957 he already had the No. 1 movie in the country (Battle Cry) and the No. 1 record (“Young Love”). But almost as soon as fame had appeared, it was gone. As the ’60s-era American pop culture appetite turned to edgy, anti-establishment types like Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson, Hunter’s apple-pie image lost its allure. Far from a late-in-the-game play for the spotlight, the documentary, which Glaser co-produced over the course of six years, is a raw, sincere look at a man who has found peace (he turns 84 this year). Cameos by old “girlfriends,” like Etchika Choureau and Venetia Stevenson, and co-stars Clint Eastwood and Noah Wyle weave a testament to his moral fiber. “He’s real, he’s like the earth, he’s solid,” says Debbie Reynolds. Disclosures from the famously tight-lipped star include heartbreaking personal matters such as his mother’s mental illness, his brother’s death in Vietnam and the loss of his ex-boyfriend, actor Anthony Perkins, who succumbed to AIDS in 1992. “I learned so much about Tab from this film and I’ve been with him for more than 30 years,” says Glaser. These days, Hunter and Glaser enjoy a quiet, authentic life in Montecito, where Hunter, a lifelong equestrian, tends to his beloved mare, Harlow. As for his celebrity status, Hunter says with a laugh just before the credits roll, “I’m happy to be forgotten.” •

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In a brave new documentary, Tab Hunter opens up about the man behind the Hollywood visage

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Outerknown’s John Moore and Kelly Slater.

Pro surfing legend Kelly Slater has added another title to his resume: clothier. For Culver City-based Outerknown, which is backed by French luxury company Kering (owners of Gucci and Balenciaga), Slater teamed up with menswear designer and fellow surfer John Moore to create lightweight, travel-ready pieces to debut this summer. Items include clean-lined jackets and chinos made with sustainable materials such as organic cotton, hemp and recycled fishing nets. outerknown.com.

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Dare to swim with whales, take on fire-throwing dragons or travel to the moon: The Oculus Gear VR, a 3D headset designed by the Menlo Park–based tech company Oculus (which was acquired by Facebook last year), promises to be a leader in the virtual reality space offering an experience beyond imagination. oculus.com.

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This April, MOCA presents “Kahlil Joseph: Double Conscience”—the artist and cinematic virtuoso’s dense filmic portrait of his native Compton set to music by Kendrick Lamar. Through April 16; moca.org.

gingham button-down shirts and plaid double-breasted blazers, will open its U.S. flagship boutique in Beverly Hills this June. Offerings range from an in-house master tailor to a made-to-measure sportswear program and personal shopping services. 9533 Brighton Way, B.H.; isaia.it.

A still from the film m.A.A.d., Kahlil Joseph, 2014.

Fresh Off the Press

Page-turners from T.C. Boyle’s NorCal-based novel, to James Ellroy’s exposé of the LAPD, to the finest in wine-cellar design

Cheers! Wine Cellar Design II (Artpower International, $75); Menswear Illustration by Richard Kilroy (Thames & Hudson, $40); Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson (Crown, $28); Love and Other Wounds by Jordan Harper (Ecco, $16); LAPD ’53 by James Ellroy (Abrams Image, $25); Sir by Mario Testino, Patrick Kinmonth and Pierre Borhan (Taschen, $700); The Harder They Come by T.C. Boyle (Ecco, $28).

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The Road Less Traveled

Legendary rock ‘n’ roll photographer Guy Webster has perfected the work-life balance. Here, he opens up his Venice photography studio and Ojai motorcycle trove

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PHOTOGRAPHED BY BLAIR MORTON

ome people realize what they are meant to do in life from a young age. But for others, their calling arrives almost by happenstance. Such was the case for rock ’n’ roll lensman Guy Webster, and many other baby boomers who faced the reality of being called to war at the cusp of adulthood in the 1960s. “I went in as a conscientious objector,” says Webster, now 75, from his home studio in Venice. He was stationed at Fort Ord just outside of Carmel when his officer-in-command asked, “Do you know anything about photography? I lied and said, ‘Yes, I know everything about it.’” Having never taken a photograph, Webster stayed up all night reading books on the subject and in the morning, he taught his first class on it. Soon, it became clear that he had an eye for portraiture and when he returned to his family’s home in Beverly Hills, he told them of his new career plans (his father was the Oscar-winning songwriter Paul Francis Webster). “They thought it was disgusting,” he says. “They thought being a photographer was like being a paparazzo.” Webster flew the coop and enrolled himself at Pasadena’s Art Center College of Design. His big break came when he met Lou Adler, the now-legendary record producer and manager, at a basketball game. Adler was about to launch Dunhill Records and had seen some of Webster’s photographs. “The first album I did for Lou was Barry McGuire’s Eve of Destruction. We didn’t have enough money to do it in color, so we had to do it in black-and-white.” The title track went to No. 1 in the country and had a domino effect on Webster’s career. Soon after he snapped the Mamas & the Papas’ If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears cover, which he shot in a bathtub at the band’s Laurel Canyon home. Nearly half a century later, his >>

BY KELSEY McKINNON

FROM TOP Webster at his Venice home studio; his work was prominently featured in Taschen’s spring title The Rolling Stones. Webster’s motorcycle museum in Ojai.

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Guy Webster’s Portfolio

<< client list is a veritable hall of fame: the Rolling Stones, the Doors, Simon & Garfunkel, Sonny & Cher and the Beach Boys. He also captured many Hollywood heavy hitters; Jack Nicholson’s portrait was on the cover of his 2014 picture book, Big Shots. Photography afforded Webster the chance to revisit his original love: motorcycles. He acquired his first bike at age 15 when his friend Dean Martin had been gifted a Triumph, but couldn’t ride it because of his contract at CBS—so he passed it on to Webster. “My parents never knew about it. I kept it at other people’s houses,” he says. Webster’s collection grew with his success. Throughout the years, he has owned more than 600 bikes—mostly Italian racebikes from the 1950s to the ’80s, including a rare Aermacchi 250 CRTT, a Ducati Diana from the 1960s and a Gilera Saturno Piuma. (Webster spent time living in Italy in his 30s.) “I cross-country ride a lot but my favorite place to ride in California is up in Napa and Sonoma. Then Montecito along the Coast Highway, and in Gold Country, on the west side of the Sierras.” More than a decade ago, he transformed the barn on his Ojai property into a showcase for visitors to view his private collection; in 2010 he moved the museum to a nearby facility, which is still open to the public, although he has downsized. He’s selling many of his prized wheels to a yet-to-be-named motorcycle museum set to open in Carmel Valley. His personal collection consists of 10 modern bikes and he still rides every day. Photography is also a constant. Taschen recently published a 500-plus-page illustrated history of the Rolling Stones featuring much of his work. “I’m currently photographing a series of artists in Venice. Then I’m talking about doing a book on the Beach Boys,” he says. He doesn’t sit still for long. His riding philosophy is akin to his attitude toward life: “You don’t want it flat. You want it windy. It’s more fun.” motoguy.com; guywebster.com. •

ABOVE Guy

Webster’s prolific work has been exhibited around the world; historic portraits including Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger surround his Venice studio.

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Webster among his collection and trophies. LEFT The collector’s vintage Capriolo and Mondial bikes.

FROM TOP Sonny & Cher, 1965. Nancy and Ronald Reagan, 1970. Jack Nicholson on the set of Easy Rider, 1969. Bob Hope in Palm Springs, 1969.

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Every morning, Joshua Zad has a quad Americano with halfand-half. After all, his mantra, “But First, Coffee,” is inscribed on the walls of his Melrose Place outpost, Alfred Coffee & Kitchen (alfredcoffee.com). The Bel Air native behind the city’s ultrahip take on European cafe culture brought his vision to Brentwood in February, and this summer opens a fourth location in Studio City. Here, his must-haves for spring.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Cold Brew, $5. 2. William Pope.L’s Circa, 2015, oil on linen. 3. McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams Turkish Coffee, $10. 4. Blind Barber pomade, $18. 5. The Spare Room gaming parlor and lounge at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. 7000 Hollywood Blvd, L.A. 6. Adidas Originals shoes, $110. 7. Odys + Penelope Churrasco and Grill. 127 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. 8. The Young Queen by

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Bradley Theodore. 9. Compartes x Kelly Wearstler dark chocolate Gold Leaf bar, $13. 10. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane sunglasses, $365. 11. The Rolling Stones by Reuel Golden (Taschen), $5,000. 12. Bartlettyarns, Inc. beanie, $28.

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Portugieser Perpetual Calendar. Ref. 5033: The daring expeditions of the Portuguese seafarers held out the promise of everlasting glory. A worthy legacy of this heroic epoch is the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar. Timelessly elegant, it features trailblazing technology that includes a 7-day automatic movem e nt w i th Pe llato n w inding a nd a powe r reserve display showing the date until 2499. So converted into human lifetimes, this model

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WRITTEN BY LESLEY McKENZIE. PHOTOGRAPHED BY AARON SMITH

Style Opener

Lorenzo Martone on the Martone Cycling Co. Grand bike in West Hollywood.

SPOKES MAN Lorenzo Martone brings his design-forward bicycles to the streets of Los Angeles EDITED BY HEATHER SEVERS

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he way Martone Cycling Co. founder Lorenzo Martone puts it, when he moved from New York City’s Chinatown to the West Village in 2013, he “upgraded neighborhoods, and downgraded apartment sizes.” No longer could he hide his bicycle in the corner of a sprawling loft space; in his new abode, his primary mode of transportation was on full display. “I was very irritated, and started thinking of ways to make a bicycle look good inside as well,” says the Brazil native, who worked in advertising in Paris and Madrid before landing in Manhattan and launching The Martone Agency, his own fashion and talent PR firm. Drawing upon his love of midcentury furniture, Martone designed three models that marry both form and function—each cycle has an automatic transmission that shifts between two gears—that were quickly snapped up by stores like cult Paris concept shop Colette and Saks Fifth Avenue. “It was all about timing—it was the beginning of a bike trend,” says Martone. “It’s being embraced by the same kind of person who drinks vegetable juice and eats organic. It’s become almost a stereotype.” And nowhere is that increasingly more visible than Los Angeles, where Martone moved last year to focus on his business. From his home in West Hollywood, he not only uses his bikes to traverse the city, but also as part of his training program for the upcoming seven-day, 545-mile AIDS/LifeCycle Ride between San Francisco and L.A., taking place at the end of May. “I want to be part of a movement that will change transportation in a big city, and L.A. is where I chose to do that,” he says. “Biking as a form of transportation [should be] something cool and doable, where you can go to work and go to dinner all using a bike; I want to bring that here.” martonecycling.com. •

FROM TOP Pacific

bike and Sweetzer bike (named after the West Hollywood street), $1,100 each. Mia customizable mini bike, $795.

Style Turn

SAN FRANCISCO

Seven years ago, a trio of East Coasters heeded the call of San Francisco, where they founded Taylor Stitch, an approachable custom shirting label, out of their apartment. Now the California- and European-made offerings for guys comprise weekly limited releases, shirts spanning oxfords to chamois, and chinos and rugged jackets that are a must-have for any style-aware outdoors lover. There’s also Sun Up/ Sun Down—a forthcoming collaboration inspired by Costa Mesa craftsman Sean Woolsey’s active lifestyle. 383 Valencia St., S.F., 415-322-8773; taylorstitch.com. Designers Michael Armenta, Michael Maher and Barrett Purdum.

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Poppy Plaid Hyde button-down shirt, $98.

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Palms and Paradise Cove board shorts, $125. Grenadine Pros of 61 Full Zip Hoodie, $148.

CULVER CITY

If by Sea

Forget Hawaiian shirts, it’s Hawaiian shorts—specifically bespoke surf trunks—at the heart of M.Nii, a Los Angeles-based, midcenturyinspired menswear label that began with Oahu tailor Minoru Nii taking orders from JFK and Greg Noll in the ’50s (Noll wanted to distinguish himself amid a crowded lineup with the outfitter’s bold stripes while he was being filmed). Now designed at Culver City’s POP Studios under the direction of Nicole Rye, the luxe surf brand still offers its iconic Makaha Drowner trunks, along with retro surf staples like chinos and pocket tees. mnii.com.

The online eyewear market just got a serious upgrade with the recent launch of David Kind, a full-service label by Oliver Peoples vet Dave Barton. Based on answers to a few questions, personal preferences and the expertise of an in-house stylist, discerning clients are fitted with the perfect $295 pair of L.A.-designed, Italian- or Japanese-made frames. Six options are delivered to your door or, starting in April, book a private appointment in Venice. 1629B Electric Ave., Venice, 800-995-2032; davidkind.com.

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Buttoned StyleUpBits Lovers of perfectly tailored suiting look no further—Italian label Kiton is opening its first California boutique in San Francisco. Stocking headto-toe finery, the outpost even offers surfboards made with the brand’s fabric inlays. 207 Grant St., S.F., 415-989-7000; kiton.it.

Time Traveler

A David Kind stylist curates the Try-on Set based on face shape and personal taste.

Second Take Salvatore Ferragamo first landed on the West Coast in 1919 when he opened a boot shop in Santa Barbara. Now his namesake brand is offering the opportunity to sport re-editions of the designer’s original styles from the 1950s with the introduction of Ferragamo’s Creations. 357 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-273-9990; ferragamo.com.

In honor of the company’s 260th anniversary, the horologically inclined will gawk over Vacheron Constantin Constantin’s new special-edition Harmony collection featuring seven pieces inspired by the house’s very first wristwatches from 1928. The cushion shape and technology are wholly modernized for 2015, and feature blue painted numerals, an 18-karat pink- or white-gold case and an alligator strap. 365 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H.; 877-701-1755; vacheron-constantin.com.

Harmony Dual Time in rose gold, $43,800. Vacanza loafers, $1,500.

WRITTEN BY KATHRYN ROMEYN AND HEATHER SEVERS. MNII: MATTHEW PORTER. DAVID KIND: COURTESY OF DAVID KIND. FERRAGAMO: COURTESY OF SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

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Barneys New York’s latest collaboration is cause for a few wardrobe additions—the perfect suede trench coat, black jeans and indigo pleated bib tuxedo shirt, for starters. Their exclusive capsule collection with Burberry, Burberry XO Barneys New York, captures the ideal blend of tailored refinement with a rocker sensibility, epitomized by Brit drummer George Barnett, who modeled the ready-to-wear and accessories for a campaign shot in edgy East London. barneys.com.

Passage to India

George Barnett in a Burberry XO Barneys New York black leather moto jacket, $3,795.

Louis Vuitton’s latest pieces are a study in the opulent history of menswear in Rajasthan, aka the “Land of Kings.” From flight jackets with classic Indian embellishments, like mirrors (engraved with LV), to vivid orange and pink polo shirts inspired by maharaja sportsmen, the collection’s sense of place runs deep. On the home front: Check out the made-to-order shoe and belt program at the newly redesigned B.H. maison. 295 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-859-0457; louisvuitton.com.

V Line Start Holdall, $4,000.

Crystals and feathers may not initially seem like the most masculine of elements, but two new David Yurman collections make them just that. The Faceted Metal line applies graphic patterns to rings and cuffs, while the Frontier Collection nods to the Southwest with black-diamond inlays by New Mexico artisans on pieces like the feather leather-wrap bracelet. 371 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com.

Frontier Feather Triple-Wrap bracelet with black diamonds, $1,450.

VENICE

Let’s Be Brief

There’s an online subscription service for everything now, including skivvies— see: L.A.-based MeUndies ($16/ month). Now the label is having a retro moment with a brick-andmortar pop-up in Venice. The 1,000-square-foot shop features basic briefs, boxers and lounge pants, as well as its signature, limited-edition monthly artist designs. 1627 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310-310-2222; meundies.com.

Style Bits

Men’s boxer brief in The BH print, $24.

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WRITTEN BY KATHRYN ROMEYN AND HEATHER SEVERS. BURBERRY: BILLY KIDD/BARNEYS NEW YORK

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Fancy Footwork

Inspiration comes in many forms. For men’s luxury shoe designer Louis Leeman it’s Los Angeles that’s currently influencing his aesthetic. Recently he and his co-creativedirector wife, Erica Pelosini, moved from Europe into a midcentury-modern Beverly Hills pad, bringing “a complete change of lifestyle and creativity,” says Leeman, who sketches embellished slippers, boots, sneakers and loafers at home before traveling to Tuscany for production on his celeb-favored eponymous line. “It’s a wonderful way of working,” he says. And he’s never been more in demand: His first stateside store is set to debut this June in New York; meanwhile, he is currently scouting the perfect boutique space in L.A. “Men are definitely getting into a more expressive shoe,” he observes. louisleeman.com. Navy woven silk and leather sneakers, $825.

Designer Louis Leeman sketches in his Beverly Hills home.

Anyone who has ever visited a European beach knows that things are a bit different in that part of the world (goodbye college basketball shorts, hello scanty Speedos—or, sometimes, nothing at all). But thanks to Vilebrequin, the St. Tropez-based brand that helped pave the way for dapper men’s swim trunks, a cult following in all corners of the world is changing beach dressing for the better. Founded in 1971 by French automotive journalist Fred Prysquel, Vilebrequin (that’s crankshaft, en Francais) is known for its French Riviera vibe—think colorful, Rafael Nadal in Vilebrequin. Cannes-appropriate hues and cuts that err on the side of short and snug—and, with a conservatively cheeky, old-moneyed sailing flavor, is a modern favorite of the Hamptons set. The company also makes beach towels ($135), bikinis ($75-$145) and even lobster-stamped shorts for lads as little as 6 months old (from $120). But the brand, which just revamped its Beverly Hills boutique (other SoCal locations include the Malibu Lumber Yard and a shop inside Santa Monica’s Fairmont Miramar Hotel), is far from Muffy and Buffy’s stodgy swim-trunk standby. Leonardo DiCaprio is a fan, as are George Clooney, Jude Law, Rafael Nadal and Jay-Z—who favors Vilebrequin’s longer, more Americanized cuts. So what’s the source of all the California love? “Our spirit of freedom is very characteristic of the West Coast,” says company CEO Roland Herlory, who spent 23 years at Hermès before taking the reins of Vilebrequin in 2012. “California is a place where you live outdoors, and our collections and DNA—coming from St. Tropez—share the same values.” 9519 Wilshire Blvd., B.H., 310-205-9087; vilebrequin.com.

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Founder Fred Prysquel in front of the first store in St. Tropez. Moorea Diaporama print and Moopea La Plage print trunks, $280/each. Matching father and son Moorea Fete Des Peres print trunks, $120-$250. FROM TOP

WRITTEN BY NINA PRICE AND KATHRYN ROMEYN. LEEMAN: MIKE ROSENTHAL

Style Bits SUR LA PLAGE

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MARNI shoes, $610, Marni, N.Y.

STYLE Trend

ACNE STUDIOS jacket, $2,250, Acne Studios, L.A.

JIMMY CHOO backpack, $1,625, jimmychoo.com.

PAUL & SHARK jacket, $2,395, Paul & Shark, B.H.

PARROT drone, $300, parrotshopping.com.

LEVIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VINTAGE CLOTHING pants, $198, unionmadegoods.com. IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN watch, $12,700, IWC Schaffhausen, B.H.

Style Bits

Navy C-2 Greyhound on deck of the USS Ronald Reagan.

TOM FORD cologne, $100, neimanmarcus.com.

Landing Gear

APOLIS T-shirt, $48, apolisglobal.com.

LOUIS VUITTON

OLIVER PEOPLES WEST sunglasses, $280, Oliver Peoples, S.F.

SHINOLA passport holder, $125, Shinola, L.A.

PRIVATE WHITE V.C. sweater, $299, privatewhitevc.com.

JOHN VARVATOS scarf, $298, johnvarvatos.com.

GUCCI messenger bag, $2,950, gucci.com.

BALLY belt, $325, Bally, South Coast Plaza, C.M.

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LAKE TAHOE

The die-hard adventurer. Inspired by the Bond family coat of arms, and featuring a crystal caseback with gun-barrel detail, this limited-edition Omega pays homage to everyone’s favorite spy. OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra James Bond, $7,350, Omega, Roseville.

The free spirit who supports Made in America. Shinola’s first nylon wriststrap style adds a casual touch. SHINOLA Runwell, $500, Shinola, L.A.

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The jet-setter. The Breguet Hora Mundi is an awardwinning self-winding worldtime watch with customizable dials featuring world continents. BREGUET Hora Mundi rose gold, $78,900, Breguet, B.H.

Neighborhood Watch A timepiece can say a lot about its owner— choose wisely

The techie. The Apple Watch can communicate, track fitness goals and social media and keep time within 50 milliseconds of the global standard. APPLE Apple Watch 42mm in stainless steel, $999, apple.com.

The man who has everything. Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore chronograph combines the dramatic aesthetic of sporty, oversized proportions with pure luxury in rose gold. AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore, $69,200, Audemars Piguet, B.H.

Style Watches The original thinker. The Rolex Daytona is a staple for the modern man, but in platinum it adds an extra mystique. ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in platinum, $75,000, Gearys, B.H.

MONTECITO

The purist. The latest model in Patek Philippe’s classically elegant Calatrava series, originally launched in 1932. PATEK PHILIPPE Calatrava in rose gold, $34,400, Gearys, B.H.

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NEWPORT BEACH The serious racer. The Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta watch is fitted with a three-day power reserve and a countdown function specifically created for yacht-racing starts. PANERAI Luminor 1950 Regatta 3 Days Chrono Flyback, $18,600, Panerai, B.H.

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The waterman. This Nixon watch is preprogrammed with tide information for more than 270 beaches worldwide. NIXON Lodown II, $150, Mitch’s Surf Shop, La Jolla.

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Design Opener

WRITTEN BY JENNIE NUNN. COURTESY OF WRIGHT

Italian 19th-century neoclassical winged armchair with Savonarola legs.

UNCOMMON GOODS

his April, more than 200 rare finds and oddities, including a granite sphinx by David Edstrom and a pair of patinated copper candlesticks by Frank Lloyd Wright and Warren McArthur, will be on display in L.A. as part of a Style Sale exhibit by the New York- and Chicago-based premier auction house Wright. For the inaugural specialty sale taking place in Chicago, founder Richard Wright enlisted designers Adam Blackman and David Cruz, of Blackman Cruz, to curate a mix of procured vintage pieces and 15

items from the pair’s new BC Workshop collection. Additional highlights include gnarled wood chairs from Al Capone’s compound, The Hideout, in Couderay, WI. “In the almost 23 years of Blackman Cruz, we’ve never bought a piece that came with court paperwork,” says Blackman. “Provenance is always important, but having notorious ‘mob boss’ provenance is something totally unusual. If only these chairs could talk.” Auction preview through April 21; Blackman Cruz, 836 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 323-466-8600; wright20.com.

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GREEN MACHINES A trio of eco-conscious sedans delivers luxury and peace of mind Mercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-In Hybrid A successor to the tepid S400 Hybrid, this rendition boasts an impressive 436 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque due to an 8.7-kWh lithium-ion battery and 85-kW electric motor. No matter the mode—Hybrid, E-Mode, E-Save or Charge—full power is available instantly, courtesy of a smooth seven-speed automatic powering the rear wheels. A discreet trunk badge hints at its green cred. From $95,325; mbusa.com.

Tesla Model S P85D Thanks to the addition of a new 221-hp electric motor driving the front wheels, mind-numbing acceleration (0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds) is achieved via an output that pairs 691 total horsepower with instant 686 pound-feet of torque. But despite all the extra electron-swilling of the 85-kWh battery, this electric fourwheel-drive beast still manages an increase of 253 miles on a full charge. From $105,670; teslamotors.com.

Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid A neon-green fender, tailgate logos and brake calipers help distinguish the S E-Hybrid from its siblings. Beyond the more aggressive stance and front and rear fascias, several notable mechanical changes abound: The engine now churns out a total of 416 horsepower (a 95-hp bump) and 435 pound-feet of torque, while the battery (a lithium-ion and an E-Charge button) allows instant refreshing. From $96,100; porsche.com.

ROAD WARRIORS California car collectors keep these authentic auto restorers on speed dial: • Singer Vehicle Design (11585 Sheldon St., Sun Valley, 818-504-7214; singervehicledesign.com) painstakingly re-engineers vintage 911s, transforming classics into serious road and track monsters. • Benz fans turn to Calabasasbased Auto Engineering/Classic Mercedes-Benz (310-4565000), where owner Scott Melnick sources everything from vintage paint shades to out-of-production parts. • At West Coast Defender (8940 National Blvd., L.A., 310-439-9055; westcoastdefender.com), arguably America’s top restorer of Defender 90 and 110 models, each project is fully bespoke down to the tailpipe—complete with modern amenities like GPS and Bluetooth capability. • And at ICON (9601 Lurline Ave., Chatsworth, 818-280-3333), vintage utility FJs and Broncos become collector’s items thanks to artsy embellishments like paint-powder coatings matched to Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall. A rare ICON CJ3B Reformer.

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Water World Two years ago, Mill Valley-based entrepreneur Judah Schiller made his mark as the first-ever cyclist to cross San Francisco Bay—on water, that is—by rigging his bike to a customized float. His latest passion and design, the Schiller S1, features a stationary bicycleturned-boat atop an inflatable pontoon. “It’s really like a catamaran,” he says. “You can put camping gear on it and go out for days and have an adventure.” $4,500; schillerbikes.com.

WRITTEN BY JIM SHI AND JENNIE NUNN. SCHILLER: JONATHAN MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHY

Design Bits

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DESIGN LOS ANGELES

Husband-and-wife design team Kristan Cunningham and Scott Jarrell’s newly expanded 6,000-square-foot Arts District showroom, Hammer and Spear, serves as the firm’s printing headquarters, poster designer/photographer Jonathan Ventura’s atelier, and home to curated finds such as antique Turkish rugs by Woven Accents and tables by Sabin Furniture. “We try very hard not to follow trends,” says Cunningham. “And to make the shop feel exactly like our home.” 255 S. Santa Fe Ave., L.A., 213-928-0997; hammerandspear.com. ABOVE A Sabin table and counter by PSS. RIGHT Owners Scott Jarrell and Kristan

Cunningham in their new showroom.

CULVER CITY

Center Stage

The setting for such classic films as Gone With the Wind and Citizen Kane, The Culver Studios now has a fresh look, with a wink to its storied past. The lobby, revamped by Life.Style. (who also did Universal Pictures), is fashioned with a sculptural wooden wall and wallpaper constructed from old scripts. 9336 W. Washington Blvd., C.C., 310-202-1234; theculverstudios.com.

Design Turn

The reception area sets the tone with customized furnishings including the Geo Coffee Table and Director’s Chair by Life.Style.

Man of Steel Sculpt and tone biceps and shoulders with sleek German-made dumbbells, bullet-shaped handheld training weights and pushup bars by Hock Design. But this isn’t any ordinary gym equipment: These James Bond-worthy goods are crafted with materials such as 18-karat gold, sustainably sourced walnut and rustproof nonreactive steel. From $200; Turpan, Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., S.M., 310-899-6711; hockdesign.com. Loft Dumbbell rack, $3,875, and Ropa Expander, $300.

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The hand-painted table sits on brass levelers, $3,900.

Game Changer

For his new walnut-and-black-steel-framed Clip Leg pingpong table, Los Angeles designer Jeremy Williams of District Mills was inspired by a common desk fixture: “The base just happened to come from my obsession with messing around with paper clips and making shapes with them,” he says of the made-to-order table. “I am also in love with midcentury colors and finishes.” 2860 E. Pico Blvd., L.A., 323-698-5175; districtmfg.com.

WRITTEN BY JENNIE NUNN. INTERIOR: RAGAN BROOKS. JARRELL AND CUNNINGHAM: BETH HERZHAFT. CULVER STUDIOS: DIANA RELTH. DISTRICT MILLS: TYLER QUINN

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DESIGN TREND

TOM DIXON Cog desk set, $290, Garde, L.A.

THE URBAN ELECTRIC CO. Pendeen light, $3,515, urbanelectricco.com.

HERMÈS change tray, $280, hermes.com.

JULIAN CHICHESTER University bookcase, $6,773, julianchichester.com.

RON PILLER, Polly at the Seashore, 2014, $5,000, 1stdibs.com.

Design Bits LINDSTROM RUGS Interlaced rug, $70-$120/sq. ft., Lindstrom Rugs, Venice.

An in-home workspace in a Pacific Heights townhouse designed by Ian Stallings.

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VAUGHAN Buckland uplighter, to the trade, vaughandesigns.com.

A tailored mix of steel, wood and leather brings cool sophistication to a gentleman’s study BOTTEGA VENETA desk, $17,100, Bottega Veneta, N.Y.

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PIGEON & POODLE Ogden wastebasket, $170, Plantation Design, S.F.

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RICHARD WRIGHTMAN Chatwin lounge chair and ottoman, $5,200, De Sousa Hughes, S.F.

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The old stone building of Mayacamas Vineyards’ original winery in Napa.

Menu Opener THROUGH THE GRAPEVINES

HAVE YOUR WINE, DRINK IT AND DO SO MUCH MORE, TOO

COURTESY OF MAYACAMAS VINEYARDS

BY CAROLYN ALBURGER

EDITED BY LESLEY McKENZIE

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Tours of Mayacamas Vineyards are available in a vintage Land Rover. An alfresco pairing experience at Mayacamas. Velo Vino beach cruisers at Clif Family Winery.

slew of wine-country spots are taking their grape-soaked offerings to a new, multifaceted level with everything from gourmet food pairings to off-road vineyard tours. Here, five to try: Thanks to new owners Charles and Ali Banks (Terroir Selections), you can now tour Mayacamas Vineyards’ 465-acre property, complete with a waterfall and epic views of Mount Veeder, while strapped into a vintage Land Rover. The 125-year-old winery is one of the few where you can taste from the cellar or sip a newer vintage crafted in the Old World style by former Screaming Eagle winemaker Andy Erickson. Starting at $75/person; 1155 Lokoya Rd., Napa, 707-224-4030; mayacamas.com. Clif Family Winery and Velo Vino have joined forces on curated experiences for wine drinkers and bicycle lovers alike. Choose a tour of downtown St. Helena by beach cruiser or a more intense trip through Napa Valley’s hillsides on a high-performance bike. Fuel up at the beginning of each excursion with the vineyard’s namesake Clif bar and an espresso, and end with bruschetta from the in-house food truck, paired to limited-edition, small-production wines. Starting at $75/person; 709 Main St., St. Helena, 707-968-0625; cliffamilywinery.com.

At Francis Ford Coppola Winery, purchase a tasting, then head out to one of four first-come, first-serve regulation-size bocce courts. If you work up a sweat, buy a $35 pass and take a dip in one of the two on-site pools, then wrap up your day over Flintstonian cuts of meat on the terrace at the Italian-driven Rustic, Francis’s Favorites restaurant. 300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville, 707-857-1471; francisfordcoppolawinery.com. If the Super Bowl memorabilia on the walls at legendary football coach (and Calistoga native) Dick Vermeil’s new Vermeil Wines tasting room in downtown Napa doesn’t solidify its status as a must-visit for sports-loving oenophiles, then its generous pours will. Sip away as you catch a 49ers game on one of the oversize 65-inch television screens. They’re open until 11 p.m. on weekends, so you can conceivably end the day with a bottle of XXXIV red. 1018 1st St., Napa, 707-254-9881; vermeilwines.com. Hand-painted ceilings, 130-year-old marble walls and Murano chandeliers set the scene for Del Dotto Vineyards St. Helena Venetian Estate’s newly aggrandized public tasting room. Thursday through Sunday, the $60 pairing option includes salumi made in-house from Winkler Farms’ Mangalitsa pigs, and pizzas freshly baked in an alfresco wood-burning oven by the winery’s in-house pizzaiolo. 1445 St. Helena Hwy. S., St. Helena, 707-963-2134; deldottovineyards.com. •

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Del Dotto Vineyards’ charcuterie offerings. The entrance to Francis Ford Coppola Winery and its bocce courts.

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TOP LEFT AND MIDDLE: COURTESY OF MAYACAMAS VINEYARDS. TOP RIGHT: BRIANA MARIE/CLIF FAMILY WINERY. BOTTOM MIDDLE AND RIGHT: COURTESY OF FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA WINERY

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James Beard Award winner and The French Laundry alum Timothy Hollingsworth taps into his Texas roots with Barrel and Ashes, a traditional American barbecue joint in Studio City. Feast on pulled-pork sandwiches and smoked brisket, paired with sides including hush puppies, braised greens and inventive cocktails, courtesy of star mixologist Julian Cox. 11801 Ventura Blvd., S.C., 818-623-8883; barrelandashes.com.

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Satisfy your inner barista with the newest home espresso machine designed by Italian coffee enthusiasts La Marzocco. Riffing on the brand’s coveted commercial classic, the Linea, this compact design is handcrafted in Florence and delivers cafeworthy brews to your kitchen counter via a dual-boiler system and sophisticated temperature controls. lamarzoccohome.com.

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the Ricki Kline-designed space. Meats are smoked over local oak and hickory.

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Fresh from Mexico’s ever-expanding microbrewery scene, Baja Brewing Co. offers the perfect summer sip with Cabotella, a quaffable blond ale packed with all-natural ingredients from Cabo’s first brewery. bajabrewingcompany.com.

Small-batch-crafted Cabotella.

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Red Linea Mini, $4,495. The professional-grade machine comes in four finishes.

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Winemaker Clay Brock and Scott Campbell of Saved Wines. 2014 Magic Maker Rosé, $15.

“I really just stick to making things I want in life, and assume there are other people in the world who are like-minded,” says New York tattoo artist Scott Campbell. Since co-founding Paso Robles’ Saved Wines with vintner Clay Brock in 2013, Campbell has collaborated on blends and lent his creative touch to exclusive wine bottle artwork—just one of the passions topping his list of late, including fatherhood since the arrival of his daughter with actress and wife Lake Bell in 2014. “I’m trying to get my kid out in some good country dirt these days, and Clay’s got a lot of it at the vineyard,” says Campbell, who’s been splitting his time between Los Angeles and Brooklyn. Up next for the artist? The 2014 Saved Magic Maker Rosé—complete with a Campbelldesigned label—set to debut in May. “I love rosé, and have had a hard time finding a good one,” he says. “It’s a selfish venture.” savedwines.com.

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Oyster Perpetual Deepsea 44mm, $12,050, Ben Bridge Jeweler; Westﬁeld Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, 818-346-2393; South Coast Plaza, C.M., 714-549-3545.

Gear Watch AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak, $17,800; audemarspiguet.com.

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN Portugieser Annual Calendar, $21,300; 9490C Brighton Way, B.H., 310-734-0520; South Coast Plaza, C.M., 714-955-4037.

VACHERON CONSTANTIN Harmony Chronograph $69,000; 365 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-598-2026; South Coast Plaza, C.M., 714-955-4057.

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Tastemade co-founders Joe Perez, Steven Kydd and Larry Fitzgibbon at their Santa Monica studio.

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Santa Monica-based Tastemade is redefining food programming for the digital age BY MARIN PRESKE PHOTOGRAPHED BY JESSICA SAMPLE

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t’s more than coincidental that Tastemade’s Santa Monica studios once served as a set for MTV before becoming the site where TOMS was founded. These former tenants, brands rooted in the zeitgeist, went on to revolutionize their respective fields; now, the current resident is in the process of doing just that. Tastemade, a food-focused video network launched by three founding members of content and social media company Demand Media, is transforming the entire concept of how we watch TV— though the point is that it’s not technically television at all.

“Younger audiences aren’t watching television but they are spending an enormous amount of time on digital platforms,” says Steven Kydd, who founded the venture-backed company with business partners Larry Fitzgibbon and Joe Perez. “We think this is like the early days of cable. We have great respect for folks like the Food Network, but this age is fundamentally different. We’re going to find and develop talent from digital platforms.” Tastemade, which started in the attic above the current studios with just 10 MacBooks and a wireless connection, utilizes social media outlets like YouTube and Facebook as both a means to broadcast programs as well as to tap new talent. Fast-forward a mere twoand-a-half-years and the operation boasts a whopping 42 million followers across those social media platforms for a global audience that includes hundreds of millions of monthly views. Those are the sort of numbers that tend to get serious attention. This March, they launched on Apple TV as the exclusive food channel. Original programs shot in their 7,000-square-foot sound stage as well as on the road are also garnering accolades for their ingenuity. Lifestyle-centric cooking shows include the James Beard Award-winning “Thirsty For…,” which highlights quirky and cool drink recipes from around the globe, as well as a chef-focused tailgating series called “The Grill Iron.” (Both were among this year’s nominees as well.) Then there is an international fabric of Tastemakers—as they’re referred to—that comprise the brand’s network. “Think of the farm system,” explains Kydd, making the sports analogy. “You discover them, develop them and then bring them up.” One such example is Sydney-based chef Guy Turland, a scruffy Aussie version of Jamie Oliver, who broadcasts his show “Day Tripper by Bondi Harvest” via Tastemade, garnering a worldwide audience of more than 47,000 subscribers in the process. Perhaps the most pioneering component of Tastemade’s self-propelling business model is its ability to discover new stars while expanding the community through user-friendly apps that enable anyone to shoot, edit and upload their own brief HD show directly from their phone. “Just like Instagram allows you to be a better photographer, Tastemade helps you to be a better videographer,” says Kydd. The Video City Guide app walks users through the filming process, outlining everything from sound bites to font options. These visual stories are then screened by the Tastemade team, who scout for promising hosts while aggregating the best submissions on their network. “So as we sleep, people all around the world are creating oneminute audition tapes for us,” Kydd adds. tastemade.com. •

PHOTOGRAPHER, IPHONE APP AND FOOD DETAIL: COURTESY OF TASTEMADE

Inside the Tastemade studio’s Classic Kitchen. Tastemade partner Mark Alston of “Bondi Harvest” at work in the studio’s Brooklyn Kitchen. Props lend the studio a more casual atmosphere. The Tastemade app. A dish being prepared in-studio.

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TRAVEL PARADISE FOUND Still unspoiled by tourism, Nicaragua is on the verge of becoming a global hot spot. Get there before everyone else does

COURTESY OF MUKUL BEACH, GOLF & SPA

Travel Opener

Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa resort on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast. WRITTEN AND EDITED BY JENNY MURRAY

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Aqua Wellness Resort. Mukul’s Guacalito Golf Course. Flor de Caña rum. The Spirit of Mukul is available for fishing charters.

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or first-timers to Central America’s largest country, a no-fail itinerary combines the best of city and beach. Visit the colonial town of Granada and San Juan del Sur’s verdant coastline to experience natural beauty and history complete with adventure opportunities, cool openings and the country’s first five-star resort. With new direct seasonal flights from the states, Nicaragua is well worth the six-and-a-half-hour journey from the West Coast of the U.S. Forty-five minutes from the Managua airport lies the candycolored colonial town of Granada, an enclave surrounded by centuries-old volcanoes and one of the world’s largest lakes (Lake Nicaragua). In contrast to the horse-drawn carriages and cobblestone streets that typify this nearly 500-year-old city, there are numerous stylish and youthful hotels and restaurants popping up. Fresh from his NYC days (where he ran Bar d’O and the rooftop bar at 60 Thompson), Yvan Cussigh’s seven-room boutique Tribal Hotel (tribal-hotel.com) is a boho oasis with banana trees, daybeds and an inviting blue-tiled pool. The hipster coffee bar and restaurant, Espressionista, feels as if it could be found in Brooklyn or Silverlake. And Ciudad Lounge (ciudadlounge.com), under the direction of owner and Executive Chef William Lopez Guevara, is a beautiful culinary school and fine-dining restaurant with extensive cigar and rum tasting menus. (Insider’s tip: At most area restaurants it’s hard to go wrong with the local dish, churrasco, a Nicaraguan-style grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce.) Alongside these new-wave comforts, there’s ample local charm to discover. Indulge in a visit to Doña Elba, a small family-owned cigar CONTINUED ON P.113

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Diving into its sixth year, the Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race & Ocean Festival has found its sartorial match: Tommy Bahama, a brand synonymous with relaxed vacation wear, has signed on as an official sponsor. On June 6, watermen, women and children of all levels will compete in dory races, the one-mile swim and, of course, a range of grueling SUP courses—including the Tommy Bahama Paddlecross Cup. santamonicapier.org.

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Slub French Terry Hoodie, $64, tommybahama.com.

TOP LEFT: COURTESY OF AQUA WELLNESS RESORT. CATHEDRAL: COURTESY OF NICARAGUA TOURISM BOARD. GOLF COURSE: COURTESY OF MUKUL BEACH, GOLF & SPA. POOL: COURTESY OF TRIBAL HOTEL. BAR AND BOAT: COURTESY OF MUKUL BEACH, GOLF & SPA

BELOW The cathedral of Granada is one of the most prominent buildings in the city. Poolside at Tribal Hotel.

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WITH WAR DRAMA GOOD KILL, ART DOCUMENTARY SEYMOUR: AN INTRODUCTION AND SEVERAL MORE BUZZWORTHY PROJECTS ON DECK, THE INTROSPECTIVE ETHAN HAWKE PROVES HE’S NOT AFRAID OF A CHALLENGE By Andrew C. Stone Photographed by Mark Abrahams

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Prada shirt, $1,550. Rag & Bone jeans, $210. Jewelry worn throughout, Hawke’s own. FASHION EDITOR: DANIELLE NACHMANI

WE STOPPED TRYING TO FIGURE OUT ETHAN HAWKE A LONG TIME AGO. THE 44-YEAR-OLD ACTOR, WRITER AND DIRECTOR—WHO FIRST GRABBED OUR ATTENTION IN 1989’S DEAD POETS SOCIETY AND CEMENTED HIS PLACE IN 1994’S REALITY BITES—COULD HAVE FOLLOWED A LINEAR “LEADING MAN” PATH IN HOLLYWOOD. HE HAS THE CHOPS, CHARM, LOOKS—THE KIND THAT LANDED HIM THE GIG AS PRADA’S POSTER BOY THIS SEASON. YET RELYING TOO HEAVILY UPON ANY ONE VIRTUE IS SIMPLY NOT HIS WAY. Hawke—born in Austin, raised in New Jersey—has used his position as a box-office draw to question and explore many expressions of his artistic self: performer, director, collaborator, writer and thinker. He penned two books as a young man (1996’s The Hottest State and 2002’s Ash Wednesday), and has spent significant time on the New York stage (including last year’s Macbeth and 2006’s epic production of Tom Stoppard’s The Coast of Utopia, both at Lincoln Center). He teamed up with actress Julie Delpy in Before Sunrise and its two sequels, Before Sunset and Before Midnight, the latter two earning him Academy Award nominations for writing. He was also nominated for his supporting role in 2001’s Training Day and dazzled in the thriller Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead. Then, of course, there’s last year’s Boyhood, and yet another Oscar nomination. Given the wide-ranging repertoire, it begs the question: What drives the uncategorizable talent? “I’m just trying to survive, while maintaining as much of the idealism I formed in my youth,” Hawke admits, a little worn out at the end of a long day, yet friendly and focused. He has been keeping unpredictable “indie film” hours lately; he’s shooting the romantic comedy Maggie’s Plan in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with co-stars Greta Gerwig, Bill Hader, Julianne Moore and Maya Rudolph. “I’ll be ending the day on my couch, and that’s all that matters.” Hawke is set to appear in several films this year—The Phenom, opposite Paul Giamatti; Born to Be Blue, a fantasy take on the life of Chet Baker; indie drama Ten Thousand Saints; the Western In a Valley of Violence; and the thriller Regression. Up first is Good Kill from writer-director Andrew Niccol. The film, which also stars January Jones,

Zoë Kravitz and Bruce Greenwood, explores the moral quandaries of an Air Force drone pilot assigned to bomb terrorist targets in the Middle East from the safety of American soil. “Good Kill feels a little like a desert rose,” says Hawke. “It’s beautiful, although nobody wants to touch it. It educates you about something that you didn’t want to know about.” Niccol has directed Hawke twice before: in the 1997 sci-fi thriller Gattaca, opposite his first wife, Uma Thurman, and again in 2005’s Lord of War. Hawke applauds Niccol’s willingness to offer a less glamorous view of war than last year’s blockbuster American Sniper. “For me, American Sniper felt like a recruitment movie,” Hawke admits. “I love that Good Kill is neither left nor right. My character’s conflicted—making mortal decisions, without the integrity of putting his own life on the line.” If Good Kill is Hawke in action, the documentary Seymour: An Introduction is his contemplative side. It is a meditation on notoriety, nerves and creative intentions that follows concert pianist Seymour Bernstein, a man who deliberately undid his career in favor of a quiet life of instructing students. Hawke met Bernstein at a dinner party, opened up about his own dealings with nerves, and found the octogenarian to be dead-on brilliant. “Some people have a midlife crisis and buy a Porsche; I have one and make a documentary about a piano player,” he says. Asking big questions about life, love and art is nothing new for Hawke. He has been cast in eight of director Richard Linklater’s films— including Before Sunrise and its sequels; Waking Life; and Boyhood (filmed over 12 years, it earned Patricia Arquette an Oscar). Nonlinear thought is what these guys do best. “There aren’t really any words for my relationships with Rick [Linklater],” he says. “Words would make it small.” Boyhood’s road to the Oscars frequently brought Hawke from New York out to L.A. “One of my favorite things about the Boyhood run was getting to spend time with Ellar [Coltrane], Patricia [Arquette], Lorelei [Linklater] and the whole crew out in California,” he says. “The long Oscar whirl turned into a de facto wrap party that lasted about six months.” Hawke is never one to stay still and congratulate himself for too long. “You just keep figuring out what your art should be about. Hopefully, you get more discerning about yourself,” he says. “I have these beautiful kids and they really want me to be true—to put out as little artifice as possible. I have a beautiful wife who loves me, and I try to stay worthy of that. That’s the goal, to be a part of the storytelling of my generation, and not to be an asshole while I do it.” •

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Tommy Hilfiger button-up shirt, $99. OPPOSITE Prada coat, $2,600. Salvatore Ferragamo tank,Â $650.

HIGHER CALLING A MAVERICK IN BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICE, PIONEERING LIFESTYLE BRAND PATAGONIA IS FOCUSED ON SOLVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS—AND HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IN FASHION By Melissa Goldstein Photographed by Erin Feinblatt

TROTTER: ANDREW BURR/COURTESY OF PATAGONIA

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Professional rock climber Sonnie Trotter, as featured in the Patagonia Spring 2015 lookbook. OPPOSITE Creative Director Miles Johnson (left) and Senior Designer John Rapp.

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ET’S GO TO THE BEACH instead—I can give you a surf lesson, we can talk philosophy, it will be way better.” These are the words Brand Ambassador Chipper Bro, my hirsute tour guide, who bears more than a passing resemblance to The Dude, greets me with when I arrive at the Ventura headquarters of outdoor retailer Patagonia. It’s a fitting introduction; after all, this is the solar-paneled house that Yvon Chouinard built, a man who, in 1973, transformed a rock-climbing equipment company into a multimillion-dollar brand by happenstance; whose mission statement includes “building the best product while doing the least amount of harm”; and who encourages scheduling meetings around swells. But Mr. Bro, an employee since 1993, has a change of heart, swiftly deciding there might be something to a proper tour after all. (“I picked up my name in the ’70s,” he tells me as an aside. “A Japanese lady once asked me: Does that mean happy brother? And I said, ‘Yeah, it does!’ ”) He leads me through workrooms blanketed with vintage photos from Chouinard’s expeditions and neon fabric swatches—inquiring about colleagues’ Friday happy-hour plans on the way—and rattles off a greatest-hits list of corporate innovations: transforming soda bottles into fleece in the ’80s; making a game-changing move to organic cotton in the ’90s; and, in 2009, co-founding the Sustainable Apparel Coalition with Walmart, an organization that now includes 150 members (Adidas, Gap, Levi Strauss & Co., New Balance, Nike and REI among them) working together to develop a supply-chain index that takes into account variables like water and energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and labor practices. The hope is to eventually debut a consumer-facing “score” for products, providing transparency at point of purchase. There’s also the 2012 introduction of guayule, a desert plant grown in the Southwest that’s now being developed as a natural rubber to use in surf apparel. “We’ve shared the info with Billabong, O’Neill, etc. to help the industry wean itself off of petroleum,” says Bro. “Our slogan is: ‘We have the best weed in town and we’re giving it away!’ ” To skeptics, it might sound a bit too good to be true: making wet suits out of shrubs and sharing the intellectual property with your competitors because it’s the right thing to do for the planet? And if you didn’t already feel tipsy from drinking the Kool-Aid, it’s served up against the intoxicating work-life-balance dream that is

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, pictured outside the tin shed where he started his career forging pitons for rock climbing.

the nearly six-acre campus, where 515 employees enjoy a subsidized organic cafe, top-of-the-line child care, a walkable commute to C Street beach and a yoga studio—instituted decades before Google and its ilk made a perks-laden work space de rigueur. But it’s not all idyllic electric-vehicle carpools and midday communing-with-nature breaks. “Like any group of people that are trying to go in the same direction—which all companies are—there are challenges,” says Rick Ridgeway, VP of environmental initiatives, who also happens to be one of the country’s preeminent mountain climbers (he was the first person to summit K2 without bottled oxygen). “It’s really horizontal as opposed to being top-down; everybody here has a voice and influence, so that can get chaotic.” Ridgeway thinks back to a conversation with Chouinard, who at the time was frustrated by his inability to successfully lobby his colleagues on an idea: “I said, ‘Dude, you own the place! This is your culture, you’ve got to live with it,’” he recalls. “It takes a lot of work and patience to make stuff happen, but then when you do get alignment, man, you are off.”

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A case in point is the newly launched Worn Wear Tour, a traveling pop-up on a biodiesel-fueled repair wagon (designed by Northern California artist Jay Nelson, it features an exterior composed of reclaimed wine barrels and an interior that accommodates two industrial-size sewing machines), intended to encourage customers to bring their Patagonia goods for free on-the-spot fixes, and to peruse a selection of used clothing for sale. The initiative has its spiritual roots in the label’s instantly legendary “Don’t Buy This Jacket” Black Friday ad, which urged consumers not to mindlessly acquire for the sake of shopping, by cataloging the amount of wasted water and carbon emissions that go into the construction of the brand’s own fleece jacket with a full-page placement in The New York Times in 2011. The tour kicked off on April 4 in San Francisco; stops include Portland, Seattle, Chicago and New York before wrapping in Boston in May. “It’s about repairing your stuff, reusing your stuff and celebrating your stuff,” says Nellie Cohen, product environmental responsibility analyst. “The environmental crisis seems really daunting and challenging, and it’s easy to get depressed about it, but when the simple solutions are right there, it’s like: Maybe we can do this.” It doesn’t hurt the cause that Patagonia has in recent years been unexpectedly embraced by the fashion set, with the likes of Vogue extolling its ugly-prettiness, Joseph Altuzarra and Louis Vuitton’s Kim Jones referencing its retro-era fleeces in their Fall 2014 outerwear, and last year’s polarizing Normcore phenomenon propelling all things classic athleisure to the fore. “The design philosophy is form follows function,” comments Bro. “It has to work first before it looks cool.” Creative Director Miles Johnson, CONTINUED ON P.113

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A vintage-inspired Worn Wear poster for the mobile repair truck’s first couple of outings. A close-up of a timeline in the office featuring the company’s famous “Don’t Buy This Jacket” ad. An employee cycles around campus. Johnson reviews fabric swatches.

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The Worn Wear Tour repair vehicle designed by artist Jay Nelson. OPPOSITE FROM TOP A group of Patagonia employees take a midday excursion to nearby C Street beach. Finishing a surfboard in the company’s Glass House.

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AFTER DITCHING HIS OWN BIG LEAGUE DREAMS, THE DODGERS’ NEW RECRUITING ACE, BILLY GASPARINO, DECIDES THE FATE OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST PROMISING PLAYERS By Nicolas Stecher Photographed by Aaron Smith

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and the variables together is my passion,” Billy Gasparino says as we walk the perimeter of the legendary Dodger Stadium. “I go home every day, always thinking about it. That part of it drives me.” The fresh-faced Gasparino was hired this past November as the team’s new director of amateur scouting, and he’s hit the ground running. As part of a new regime under General Manager Farhan Zaidi, it is Gasparino’s role to handpick the next wave of talent that will wear iconic Dodger blue. In doing so, he is helping to usher in the latest era of the fabled major league franchise, post the infamous McCourt family ownership debacle. “From my perspective, with Farhan there’s more of a bigger picture, long-term thought process involved,” he says. “We’re not just trying to win this year, but for the next 10 years, in a somewhat responsible way.” Passing the famed dugout before scaling the stands, Gasparino communicates with an easygoing air that belies the seriousness of his job. Think about this: Every June, all 30 teams in Major League Baseball draft their next crop of talent—for 40 rounds. Compare that to the NBA’s two, or even the NFL’s seven, and you can only begin to comprehend the massive pool of college players that Gasparino and his crew of area scouts have to comb through. Currently he’s in the thick of the crunch, a relentless 16-hour-day, six-days-a-week work cycle that will see him accruing more frequentflier miles than an air marshal. The schedule is brutal, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. After all, his road to Dodger Stadium wasn’t always assured. Growing up playing ball in Tampa, Gasparino was recruited by Oklahoma State University, where he enjoyed a stellar career, batting around .350. He still holds the Big 12 conference record for career runs scored, a feat that helped earn him a place in OSU’s Baseball Hall of Fame. Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 1999, Gasparino then spent a year trudging through the minor leagues before realizing, “Hey, I don’t want to live this lifestyle,” he recalls. “It’s too tough.” Deciding to exercise his finance degree, Gasparino switched gears to broker stocks—a miserable experience that had the priceless consequence of rekindling his love for America’s pastime. “That’s when I realized: This is what I wanna do.” He sent out waves of resumes, finally locking down an internship at the Cleveland Indians. Stints as an area scout for the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres followed, culminating with his current position, which he secured alongside his GM, Zaidi. Back at the decidedly less magnificent bleachers of Loyola Marymount University, Gasparino has invited me along to witness a sparsely attended LMU vs. San Diego State game, in which there are two players his scouts have identified as having prolevel potential. He’s here, quite simply, to sample the mustard—having arrived early to watch batting practice, during which he examined the prospects’ swings up close. Like with many of life’s critical decisions, it is not always these players’ most obvious attributes that will decide if they have the right stuff. There are all sorts of variables that his scouting network must discern, judge and quantify—qualities known in the biz as tools, character and makeup. That’s CONTINUED ON P.113

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“The other teams were great, but they didn’t have the history that the Dodgers have,” Gasparino says of the vaunted L.A. franchise. “I’ve had a couple dinners with Tommy Lasorda, I’ve met some of the great legends. You walk in and see the Gold Gloves and MVPs and retired numbers—there’s just a different air about it here; it’s been really eye-opening.”

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WITH THE BAY AREA’S SPECTACULAR SCENERY AS A BACKDROP, THIS PRIVATE BASKETBALL SETUP IS THE STUFF HOOP DREAMS ARE MADE OF Few fans have courtside views that include the Golden Gate Bridge and a front-row seat at the edge of San Francisco Bay. “The idea was to have a simple, clean design that would contrast the raw beauty and ruggedness of the coastline,” says architect Stephen Willrich. His clients, who live in San Francisco’s Sea Cliff neighborhood, wanted a space where they could entertain, as well as hang out with their children and friends while shooting hoops in the comfort of their own home. Willrich used a pared-down palette of white oak, maple, limestone, steel and glass to create the space and its adjoining spa and screening-room areas. His biggest challenge was excavating from the cliff that sits below the family’s Edwardian-style house. Large-scale panes of industrial glass preserve the room’s unobstructed panorama while providing shelter from the elements and maintaining a distinct home-court advantage. • —HEATHER JOHN FOGARTY

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INSPIRED BY CALIFORNIA SEASIDE HOMES IN HIS FAMILY’S STORIED PAST, ARCHITECT LEWIS W. BUTLER BUILT A STINSON BEACH RETREAT FOR HIS PARENTS TO ENJOY YEAR-ROUND By Heather John Fogarty Photographed by Matthew Millman

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The 2,200-square-foot, three-bedroom Stinson Beach home features red cedar shingles, aluminum windows and sliding doors that offer oceanfront and mountain views on either side of the home.

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LTHOUGH Sheana and Lewis H. Butler’s Stinson Beach retreat was built in 1985, the oceanfront red cedar-shingled home was three generations in the making. “My grandmother and her best friend bought side-by-side lots in Stinson in 1950 for $3,000,” says the couple’s son, Lewis W. Butler, president of Butler Armsden Architects in San Francisco. Butler fils designed the house while still at Harvard architecture school, working with renowned architect William Turnbull Jr. He also sought input from his grandmother and his parents, who had returned to San Francisco after stints in Malaysia establishing the Peace Corps program there, as well as Washington, D.C., where his father worked as undersecretary of what was then the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Butler was inspired by the William Wurster house in Pasatiempo, near Santa Cruz, that his grandparents had commissioned in 1935. Wurster, the prominent architect largely credited with designing the first California ranch house, was known for blurring the lines between indoors and out. When

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Feast Your Eyes

We met the team behind online sensation Tastemade at their Santa Monica HQ to get the lowdown on what they’re cooking up (“Mega Bites,” p.76).

Laid Back

Stylist Danielle Nachmani outfitted easygoing cover star Ethan Hawke in an array of spring’s casual looks for our shoot at Milk Studios in Chelsea, photographed by Mark Abrahams (“The Thinker,” p.82).

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THE CREW AT PATAGONIA TREATED US TO A PRIVATE LESSON IN THOUGHTFUL CONSTRUCTION WITH A TOUR OF THE VISIONARY BRAND’S VENTURA CAMPUS (“HIGHER CALLING,” P.92).

Play Ball

Like the view? It’s just a day in the life of Billy Gasparino, the Dodgers’ new director of amateur scouting, who invited us to shadow him during his own prime season (“Fielder’s Choice,” p.98).

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factory (because, when in Central America…),

who came to the company from Levi’s last

ON OUR COVER

or scout for a more lasting souvenir at

May, admits he and his fellow designers

Ladrilleria Favilli, a local tile company

are amused by the attention: “We weren’t

crafting incredible cement pieces with far-

chasing it, and that’s what’s so rewarding,”

flung traditional motifs. Look down the eye

he says. “We don’t need to be on trend or

Dior Homme wool jacquard houndstooth jacket, $3,500, concealed button waistcoat, $950, white cotton shirt, $660, and slim straight pants, $800, Dior Homme, B.H., 310-247-8003.

of the Masaya Volcano, then visit the open-

in fashion, because we’re very committed to

air Mercado de Artesanias for a refreshing

longevity. We just have to be OK with it.”

horchata and to peruse handmade ceramics.

They’re far more excited by the fact that

On nearby Mombacho Volcano, tour the Café

in January, Tommy Caldwell made the first

Las Flores coffee plantation (cafelasflores.com)

free-climb ascent of the Dawn Wall (with

and zipline through its trees. By boat, explore

Kevin Jorgeson) on Yosemite’s El Capitan,

Lake Nicaragua and its more than 400 islands

wearing their Spring 2015 Simul Alpine

(home to freshwater adaptive bull sharks)

Pants for 19 days straight during the journey.

before cargo ships overtake it. In December,

It’s a fitting piece to spotlight, given that the

construction

billion

collection emphasizes an internal supply

Nicaragua Grand Canal, set to connect the

began

the

$50

chain focus dubbed “On the Sharp End,”

Caribbean and Pacific by widening the San

which takes its name from a term referring

Juan River and cutting straight through the

to the act of lead climbing. “Our objective

lake. Allowing for larger vessels than can fit

for spring was to make every piece [600-plus

through the Panama Canal, it will forever

items] green, so we had to drop a couple that

change the Nicaraguan landscape.

had stuff we didn’t believe in,” says Senior coast,

Designer John Rapp. And the significance of

San Juan del Sur is already seeing a lot of

Traveling

west

the

Pacific

the initiative’s name? “When you’re climbing

development. Don Carlos Pellas, Flor de Caña

on the sharp end, if you fall you don’t have

rum proprietor, owns the land to the north

someone to catch you,” Rapp says. “You

of the proposed canal outlet. Guacalito de

have a lot more to lose when you’re leading

la Isla is his new $250-million, 1,670-acre

than when you’re following.” •

low-density private beach community, which

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C WHAT’S HOT STUDY ABROAD, p.34 Bally cherry Montey MD backpack, $1,395, Bally, C.M., 714-557-1914. Bottega Veneta woven Sand Light Calf backpack, $2,580, Bottega Veneta stores, 800-845-6790. Salvatore Ferragamo gray leather backpack, $2,400, Salvatore Ferragamo, B.H., 310-273-9990.

C STYLE LANDING GEAR, p.56 Marni cotton, goat and calf leather sneakers, $610, Marni, N.Y., 646-532-6015. Jimmy Choo Fitzroy leather backpack, $1,625, jimmychoo.com. Acne Studios Dane leather jacket, $2,250, Acne Studios, L.A., 213-243-0960; acnestudios.com. Parrot Drone, $300, parrotshopping.com. Levi’s Vintage Clothing off-white pants, $198, unionmadegoods.com. Tom Ford Noir Extreme cologne, 50ml, $100, neimanmarcus.com. Bally brown leather belt, $325, Bally, C.M., 714-775-7501. Oliver Peoples West aviator Piedra sunglasses, $280, Oliver Peoples, S.F., 415-362-3222. Private White V.C. Inis Meáin birdseye linestitch sweater, $299, privatewhitevc.com. Gucci washed leather messenger bag, $2,950, gucci.com. Apolis Global Citizen T-shirt, $48, apolisglobal.com. John Varvatos antique printed flag scarf, $298, johnvarvatos.com. Shinola leather passport holder, $125, Shinola, L.A., 323-473-5250. IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Miramar, $12,700, B.H., 310-734-0520. Paul & Shark green suede bomber jacket, $2,395, Paul & Shark, B.H., 310-246-9744.

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includes a flourishing residential compound,

a David McLay Kidd-designed golf course and

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Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa (mukulresort.com),

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the country’s first five-star resort. The Mayan word for “secret,” Mukul features 37 beach

what he’s come here to analyze, as well as he

bohios and cliffside villas, each with an ocean

possibly can.

view, pool and private staff. With unparalleled

“There’s so many angles you can take on

spa offerings, a beach club, infinity pool and

things. Like you can watch this shortstop out

intimate dining highlighting Mesoamerican

there and be like, ‘He’s not into the game;

ingredients at La Mesa, the resort is as equally

he’s not active enough.’ Or you can look at

suited to honeymooners as to those looking to

the same player and say, ‘Hey, he knows the

go fishing, diving and surfing.

game so well he’s very controlled, relaxed,’”

Thanks to consistent swells and offshore

Gasparino notes, eyes squinting in the

wind, the area, also known as the Emerald

California sun. “That intangible piece, how

Coast, has become a popular surf destination

do you measure that? There’s no [radar] gun,

(but still has much smaller crowds compared

there’s no [stop]watch. I can’t measure what

to Costa Rica, El Salvador and Mexico). Just

he’s thinking, what’s in his heart.”

north of Mukul, Playa La Redonda’s Aqua

One of his hopefuls comes up to bat, and

Wellness Resort (aquanicaragua.com) is set

Gasparino refocuses his attention like a bird

to cater to wave chasers; staff will call a guide

of prey. “We’re making multimillion-dollar

with a panga (a modest outboard boat) to take

decisions here,” he says. “There’s no room

you to the best local breaks. The rustic luxury

for error.” •

setting, with its treetop villas and plunge pools scattered throughout the hillside, caters to wellness with yoga, kayaking, hiking and snorkeling—made all the more magical thanks to the attendance of local residents including howler monkeys and baby sea turtles. •

THE THINKER p.82 Prada blue dress shirt with black and white stripes, $1,550, Prada, B.H., 310-278-8661. Rag & Bone Archive Denim jeans, $210, Rag & Bone, W.H., 424-245-4816. p.85 Michael Kors gray cashmere sweater, $395, Saks Fifth Avenue, B.H., 310-275-4211. Rag & Bone jeans, see p.82. Adidas green Stan Smith sneakers, $75, adidas.com. p.86 Tommy Hilfiger blue suit, $599, and shoes, $329, Tommy Hilfiger, W.H., 310-247-1475. Calvin Klein Collection carbon cotton-poplin shirt, $350, calvinklein.com. p.87 Alex Mill navy sateen bomber jacket, $158, alex-mill.com. Dior Homme white cotton T-shirt, $290, B.H., 310-247-8003. p.89 Valentino silk camel coat, $1,790, shirt, $1,200, and pants, $890, price upon request, valentino.com. Smoke x Mirrors stainless steel aviators, $295, smokexmirrors.com. p.90 Prada blue coat, see Table of Contents. Salvatore Ferragamo oxblood tank, $650, Salvatore Ferragamo, B.H., 310-273-9990. Rag & Bone pants, see p.82. p.91 Tommy Hilfiger blue button-up shirt, $99, Tommy Hilfiger, W.H., 310-247-1475. Dior Homme T-shirt, see p.87. Rag & Bone pants, see p.82.

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Cyclists ride along Pacific Coast Highway between Monterey and Cambria during the 2014 tour.

AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA, MAY 10-17 On May 10, the world’s elite male cyclists descend upon California’s most scenic passes, traversing 700 miles of coastline, wine country and lakeshores in the annual Amgen Tour of California, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Beginning in Sacramento, 144 riders in 18 teams will furiously pedal their way through host cities including San Jose, Pismo Beach and Big Bear Lake, before climbing up Mount Baldy and finally through Downtown L.A. to Pasadena, culminating at the Rose Bowl.

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