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AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON WEARING A TOM FORD JACKET, AN ALEXANDER McQUEEN SHIRT, ANY OLD IRON PANTS, DAVID YURMAN JEWELRY AND CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SHOES.

LEAPS & BOUNDS Captured in Joshua Tree through the lens of his artist wife, Sam, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson is pulling all the right moves, on screen and off

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FRAME OF MIND

LIFE FORCE

SMOKE SHOW

Beauty magnate Davis Factor taps Christopher Mercier to reimagine his

Catching waves from a different angle, photographer and SoCal native Adam Fedderly gives new meaning to bodies of water

In a mix of lounge-ready suits and slippers, actor Boyd Holbrook kicks

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ON OUR COVER AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON WEARING A VALENTINO JACKET AND JEANS, AND A NICK FOUQUET HAT. JEWELRY BY DAVID YURMAN AND LISA EISNER. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAM TAYLOR-JOHNSON. STYLING BY ALISON EDMOND. GROOMING BY LUCY HALPERIN. LOCATION ACIDO DORADO HOUSE, JOSHUA TREE.

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Who’s who behind the scenes of C for Men ........................................................ 20

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Fast times at RVCA with founder Pat Tenore. Hermès fashions a caviarfilled fête in Downtown L.A. Falling for firewater with David de Rothschild. Restaurateur Josef Centeno dishes up a hot new California-centric spot in Culver City. High note: Singing the praises

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Mr Porter makes a sartorial play for California. Kim Jones’ wanderlust informs the artistic director’s latest designs. Miller’s Oath paddles out in a new variety of wetsuit. Plus the

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C DESIGN The latest coupes rev things up with asphalt-churning engines and bold new lines. Art and commerce collide for one Silver Lake-based creative. Loren Kreiss breathes new life into his family’s brand. A pop-up boutique explores the relationship between California and Japan.................................................................................................................................................... 43 C MENU

Play with your food at S.F.’s new barcade. Nic Adler whips up a new menu for music festivals ................................................................................................................................................... 51

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Get on island time at the newly refurbished Four Seasons Resort Lanai, a must-

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Actor Glen Powell is finally calling the shots .................................................. 106 SPRING/SUMMER 2017

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In books, films and life, I’ve always had a soft spot for the antihero—the complex personality who adds dimension to an otherwise straightforward story. In this issue of C for Men, that preference for contradiction is a throughline: Take our cover star Aaron Taylor-Johnson for starters. His character in Tom Ford’s Nocturnal Animals is about as bad and morally bankrupt as they come, yet his performance is nothing short of transfixing, leaving you wanting more. The actor’s spine-tingling, Golden Globe-winning turn solidified his permanence in a town built on the contrary. We were thrilled when his accomplished wife, artist and director Sam Taylor-Johnson, accepted our invitation to photograph Aaron, star of The Wall (in theaters in May), for us in the wilds of Joshua Tree, where we explore the sartorial side of spring through the intimate lens of husband and wife. With comparisons to Brad Pitt trailing Boyd Holbrook, and moody roles in the Netflix series Narcos and the forthcoming reboot of Predator, there’s something of a “bad boy” persona attached to the actor. He cleans up well in this season’s best suiting in “Smoke Show.” In design, the mingling of opposing forces is critical to success: Photographer and beauty industry veteran Davis Factor knows this well, and invited us into his ultimate live-work space to show that style and substance (not to mention killer views) can all reside in harmony. Speaking of finding equilibrium, water is one element that has always been synonymous with rebirth; after all, the ocean can cleanse even the darkest of moods. Throw in epic waves and a surfboard, and the combination can elevate some to their highest levels of being, as evidenced in this issue’s portfolio by photographer and native Californian Adam Fedderly, who makes a study of water, waves and renewal. Our editors scoured the state to bring you the best in design, culture, food, wine and style, nearly all of which converge in our tour of RVCA’s headquarters in Costa Mesa, where, surrounded by art, employees of the apparel brand can clock time on the skate ramp or in the boxing ring throughout the day. Striking this type of balance—between work and play, light and dark—creates a spark that’s as seductive as it is bewildering. It’s in these gray areas that the most interesting things are uncovered.

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PAT TENORE “It’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle,” says Pat Tenore of the philosophy he instills at his brand’s Costa Mesa headquarters (“Purpose Built,” p.30). As founder and president of the 16-year-old lifestyle sports label RVCA, Tenore is unique in his approach: “People aren’t at RVCA to get a discount on board shorts—they’re here for the culture.” C SPOTS • 6817 Gallery on Melrose: Gallerist Theo Niarchos puts on shows that aren’t easily available to the West Coast • My friend Toss Carson has made Bear Flag Fish Co. in Newport Beach something special • The Luggage Store in S.F. is an amazing art gallery that’s been there for decades; the couple behind it, Laurie Lazer and Darryl Smith, run the nonprofit 509 Cultural Center ADAM FEDDERLY Photographer and California native Adam Fedderly’s “Water Lovers” is a dynamic series of images centered on water: the energy of it and the surfers and swimmers who submerge themselves in it (“Life Force,” p.86). His mantra: “Art is the most pure love, water is life, and swimming is meditation with exercise,” says Fedderly, who lives on Naples Island with his wife and son. C SPOTS • Alamitos Bay for a swim or paddle board • The Native Hotel in Malibu after a surf for rest, relaxation and repeat the next day • San Onofre Beach for a fun family day. • Palm Springs for cacti, swimming pools and architecture by Neutra, Frey, Lautner and Kisel

SAM TAYLOR-JOHNSON Acclaimed photographer, artist and Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson went behind the lens to capture her husband, actor and C for Men cover star Aaron Taylor-Johnson, for “Leaps & Bounds,” on p.60. The pair, who met on the set of 2009’s Nowhere Boy—a directorial feature film debut for her, and breakout role for him—took on Joshua Tree in freezing temperatures to capture the wilder side of spring’s sartorial standouts. Sam recently completed filming for her Netflix series, Gypsy, set to be released later this year. CHRISTOPHER MERCIER “It was a

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DANO HEINZE “Living in California has been a dream of mine,” says chef Dano Heinze, who, along with his girlfriend, relocated to Los Angeles from Charleston in late 2016. The former chef de cuisine at South Carolina’s McCrady’s, Heinze is currently spearheading a pop-up dining experience at Silver Lake mainstay Trois Familia (“Southern Charm,” p.51) and hopes to open his own L.A. concept in the future. C SPOTS • Big Sur at sunset for one of most breathtaking views I have ever experienced • L.A.’s Animal restaurant is a destination I had been wanting to eat at for almost 10 years. Earlier this year I was lucky enough to not only eat there, but also cook there as a guest chef • Venice Skatepark on Sunday afternoon is one of the most exciting scenes on the beach SPRING/SUMMER 2017

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really fun and relaxing experience,” says architect Christopher Mercier of his shoot with Sam Frost at Davis Factor’s Sherman Oaks home (“Frame of Mind,” p.76), which Mercier and his firm, (fer) studio, were tapped to revamp. C SPOTS • Hotel Lautner in Desert Hot Springs to chill • The lobby at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu is an amazing indoor-outdoor space with a stone fireplace and a wall of bifold doors that opens to these old overhanging oak trees • The Santa Barbara Bowl to see a show under the stars

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Arcade games, iced trays of caviar, an indie rock concert and a surfeit of silk scarves made Hermès’ Downtown L.A. party one to remember. Under the social-media-friendly banner of DWNTWNMEN, the French luxury fashion house welcomed 1,300 guests to a repurposed warehouse, reimagined by men’s artistic director Véronique Nichanian and artist Anthony Burrill. While the spring show was an encore of the sandals and tie-dye-infused presentation unveiled in Paris last June, Hermès invited L.A. luminaries such as Commune co-founder Roman Alonso, MOCA director Philippe Vergne and Alma chef Ari Taymor to walk the runway. Postshow, guests wandered throughout the space, which was transformed into a multisensory experience complete with interactive installations and a performance under the stars by Long Beach-based Cold War Kids. George Kotsiopoulos couldn’t get enough of a listening room brimming with vinyl LPs featuring soundtracks from past presentations and decorated with iconic Hermès scarf prints. As the style expert observed, “Hermès’ showing in L.A. was important to solidify the city’s recognition as the sophisticated international destination that it’s become.” hermes.com. • KHANH T.L. TRAN

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SIMON SAYS The evolution of the influential pop-folk legend Paul Simon’s richly awarded career is the subject of “Paul Simon: Words & Music,” an exhibition originally curated by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that opens in April in expanded form at the Skirball Cultural Center. On view: handwritten original lyrics, neverbefore-displayed photos from Simon’s personal archives and his first-ever guitar—plus a new music lab created by Roland Corp. where fans can take on percussion for “Cecilia” or remix “Wristband.” April 27-Sept. 3; 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A., 310-440-4500.

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After enjoying an enviable commute centered around his five clustered L.A. restaurants, including Orsa & Winston and Bar Amá, Downtown L.A. denizen and chef Josef Centeno is branching out west. And yet Culver City’s BäcoShop, his latest project, is actually the restaurant he meant to get around to opening years ago. “It’s coming full circle, and doing what I was intending to do with Bäco [Mercat] anyway,” he says about his ambitions for running a fast casual spot. Here the bäco, Centeno’s signature flatbread-based hybrid dish that’s a vehicle for playing with global flavors and local ingredients, is front and center. Other hearty yet fresh Cali-inflected fare includes his riff on a Brussels sprouts-based Caesar salad, and green beans spiked with anchovy dressing and pecorino cheese. Grab and go or stay and eat in the space designed by firm Bells + Whistles, with handmade elements by SoCal artisans such as Linda Hsiao’s ceramic light pendants. 9552 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 424-258-6301.

Clockwise from above: INSIDE BÄCOSHOP. CHEF AND OWNER JOSEF CENTENO. GRILLED STEAK BÄCO.

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Among the libation enthusiasts who have fallen for mezcal is David de Rothschild, who under his eco-conscious lifestyle brand, The Lost Explorer, now offers the small-batch spirit distilled from the agave heart, or piña. The native Londoner and current Venice resident embraces the Oaxacan product’s complexities, gravitating toward the relatively less common tobala varietal. “The subtleties of nature, weather—and some believe even sound— affect the bacteria and flavor profiles,” de Rothschild says. “The partnership with nature makes the process into an art form.”

Founded by tech entrepreneur Ari Goldberg and plastic surgeon Justin Rome, Barber Surgeons Guild ushers the traditional hub for haircuts and shaves into the modern era. Opening in May, the brand’s debut West Hollywood shop combines grooming services for men with an in-house organic product line and subscription service, and cutting-edge hair-growth therapies such as stem-cell treatments and robotic hair microtransplants. 805 Larrabee St., W.H.

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The new swim-and-surf collection from Patagonia consists of more than colorful stripes, vivid colorblocking and cheeky drawings of taco stands. The Venturabased company’s fair trade-certified trunks lets men jump in the water as conscientious consumers who support responsible production and sustainable materials like recycled nylon.

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The James Beard-nominated chef and owner of L.A.’s beloved Night+Market restaurants, Kris Yenbamroong, has a subtly refined approach to Thai street food—an attitude that’s also manifested in his high-low personal style. “I wear the same thing in the kitchen as I do out of it. I just change into Dansko clogs and lose the leather jacket,” admits the lifelong Angeleno, who opened his first outpost next to his family’s longstanding Sunset Strip eatery, Talesai, in 2010. As he continues to feed his appetite for fashion—most recently with an eyewear collaboration with Garrett Leight—the Silver Lakebased restaurateur also plans to grow his dining empire, with a new third location coming soon to Venice and a Night+Market cookbook to be released in the fall. Here’s what he has his eye on this season. nightmarketla.com.

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From top: THE PRIVATE TRAINING CENTER AT RVCA’S HEADQUARTERS OPENED IN 2009 TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL UFC MMA FIGHTER BJ PENN. FOUNDER PAT TENORE IN HIS OFFICE. RVCA EMPLOYEE CAM KRUGER ON THE SKATE RAMP.

RVCA founder Pat Tenore says “long story short” a lot. When we meet in his corner office, inside the lifestyle sports brand’s 70,000-square-foot Costa Mesa headquarters, he introduces the tale of his unlikely career trajectory this way, nodding to the “nerds and misfits” on his high school wrestling team, the Beastie Boys, the Chanel logo and Bruce Lee’s yin-yang-rooted philosophy. The disparate references eventually dovetail into his role as founder and president of an internationally beloved, distinctly Californian brand (pronounced ru-kah), launched when he was only 26. The brevity of the anecdote is relative; Tenore’s aptitude as a raconteur is fairly irrefutable. As he sinks into a leather chair, the air permeated by the scent of Kuumba incense burning in a lump of ivory surf wax on his desk, he confesses he’s running on two hours’ sleep—just off a flight back from watching a surf contest in Hawaii and already a half-hour late for an appointment with his renowned Japanese-Italian tattoo artist Koji Ichimaru, to be followed by a meeting with skateboard legend Christian Hosoi, with whom he is working on a touring exhibition of one-off painted hammerhead boards (Hosoi pioneered the shape 30 years ago). Still, Tenore is chill

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Clockwise from above: THE MAIN SPACE AT RVCA’S HEADQUARTERS. TENORE’S OFFICE REFLECTS THE MYRIAD REALMS HE INHABITS, WITH COLLABORATION KEEPSAKES, FAMILY PHOTOS, ARTWORKS AND RARE SPORTS PARAPHERNALIA. SKATING THE RVCA RAMP.

personified, cloaked in camo pants and a stylishly hole-riddled cashmere sweater. Downstairs, everything that usually happens to keep an apparel business humming is happening, along with many things that don’t: a rotating art gallery is staged with work by artists including painter Kevin Ancell, while employees are on the skate ramp and working out in the boxing ring in the gym, with a mural by RETNA (Tenore’s friend) as their backdrop. Part of the brand’s mission from the start has been to foster careers for emerging and established talents they refer to as “advocates” (this diverse group includes jiujitsu star BJ Penn and electro-R&B musician Nylo); today Oahu-based 18-year-old pro surfer and newly fledged MMA fighter Kona Oliveira is downstairs training with RVCA coaches and senseis. “I’ve always wanted to blend and incorporate things that I appreciate; from artwork and music to skateboarding to surfing to mixed martial arts to boxing to jiujitsu,” says Tenore. Raised in and around S.F. and Corona del Mar, Tenore opened his first store when he was 18, stocking work wear by the likes of X-Large and Ben Davis. After selling half of the business to buy a house, prompted by the birth of his first son, Joseph (who is now 23; Tenore also has another son, Ethan, 14, and a daughter, Marley, 13), he took up freelance graphic design from his garage, where the inspiration for the label was born. “There was no need for another clothing brand, but I wanted a platform for artists,” says Tenore, who was struck by the lack of recognition he observed for creative work. RVCA’s limited-edition collaborations with everyone from the Jean-Michel Basquiat Foundation Continued on p.102

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“California is extremely important to us,” says Sam Lobban, Mr Porter’s buying manager. Inspired by the state’s lifestyle and culture, Mollusk, John Elliott, Simon Miller, Stüssy, The Elder Statesman, James Perse, Outerknown and Rick Owens are offering items exclusive to Mr Porter. Amiri, Golden Bear, Noon Goons and Second/Layer are making their debuts on the retail destination. Collaboration came naturally for designers like Joshua Willis, co-founder of Los Angelesbased Second/Layer. “We are all born and raised right here on this California soil.” mrporter.com. • KHANH T.L. TRAN

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Eclectic style and pragmatic luxury converge in Gucci’s neo-vintage totes, duffels and backpacks accented with gold embroidery and quirky patches.

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GUCCI NEOVINTAGE GG SUPREME BACKPACK, $3,980, AND TOTE, $1,350.

333 Santana Row, San Jose, 408-557-9926; 240 Stockton St., S.F., 415-392-2808.

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From left: DIOR HOMME HIGH-TOP SNEAKERS, $810, AND BACKPACK, $4,400.

NEW ROMANTICS For Dior Homme, Japanese painter Toru Kamei subverts the usual floral motifs associated with spring collections. His hypnotic images of skulls cloistered within thick bouquets inject a dark romanticism into warm-weather staples, including low-top sneakers, sleeveless shirts and slim jeans. Belts, an iPad cover and a backpack also make a bold statement. 315 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-2478003; 3333 Bristol St., C.M., 657-900-4887.

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4 1. SALT BRIDGES FRAMES IN TRADITIONAL SILVER, $455, NORDSTROM, L.A. 2. DAVID KIND ROMAN IN DUSK, WITH CUSTOM SUNGLASS CLIP-ON, PRICE UPON REQUEST, DAVIDKIND.COM. 3. OLIVER PEOPLES POUR BERLUTI CONDUIT STREET IN BRUSHED SILVER, $515, OLIVER PEOPLES, MALIBU. 4. SAMA EYEWEAR NO H8 IN MATTE PLATINUM, $720, DESTINATION SAMA, B.H.

STYLE

STILLS FROM WETSUIT, A NEW SHORT FILM BY DEWEY NICKS FEATURING MILLER’S OATH.

TAKI NG T H E PLU N G E In 2016, bespoke tailor Kirk Miller opened a West Coast outpost of his brand Miller’s Oath at the Montecito Country Mart, and now has unveiled a crop of new unstructured California sport coats. Handcrafted with the East Coast-meets-English tradition for which Miller is known, the offerings feature lightweight construction in textured linens and knits conducive to warmer weather and an easygoing attitude. To mark the occasion, Miller teamed with photographer Dewey Nicks for Wetsuit, a short film made in Santa Barbara that marries sport coats with surfboards, out at sea. “I love the California vibe and especially the surf culture,” says Miller. “I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool if we gave new meaning to the term wetsuit?’” Watch the label take to the waves online.

ERIK ALLEN SCHNAKENBERG (LEFT) AND SASHA KOEHN. Below: A LOOK FROM BUCK MASON’S LATEST CAMPAIGN.

THE C LIST ERIK ALLEN SCHNAKENBERG AND SASHA KOEHN Erik Allen Schnakenberg and Sasha Koehn have made quite the journey from America’s heartland to L.A. After meeting a decade ago in Venice at Schnakenberg’s Thanksgiving for Midwestern transplants, they launched Buck Mason (buckmason.com) in 2013. “The brand is quintessentially an extension of our taste and the way we see things,” says Schnakenberg, who now resides in Echo Park, not far from Koehn in the Arts District. The creative pair share their local picks. KOEHN: Free Range Truck The best fried chicken sandwich in L.A. freerangela.com. • Tabula Rasa Bar At this spot in Hollywood, the owner, Zach [Negin], sources small wines from around the world that are always fun to try. tabularasabar.com. • Los Alamos Great little main street. Don’t miss lunch at Bell Street Farm. visitsyv.com. SCHNAKENBERG: Chez Jay Peanut shell-covered floors, bare-bones surf ’n’ turf and a jukebox brimming with songs from the ’50s, and just steps from the beach in Santa Monica. chezjays.com. • Elysian Park Incredible views of Chavez Ravine. laparks.org. • Figaro Bistrot For half a block, this place makes Vermont Avenue feel like the Champs-Élysées. figarobistrot.com.

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ALEXANDER McQUEEN NATURAL GRAIN CALF HOLDALL, $2,195.

IN THE BAG Secured with a skull padlock, Alexander McQueen’s holdall has a firm grip on style and substance. 8379 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323-782-4983; 58 Geary St., S.F., 415-956-2721.

alexandermcqueen.com

ROBERT TALBOTT BEST OF CLASS TIES, $155 EACH.

Newport Beach

FIT TO BE TIED Robert Talbott’s first Southern California shop, at Newport Beach’s Fashion Island mall, is a beacon for Central Coast style. As part of its nationwide expansion, the Monterey-based brand highlights finely crafted ties, classic men’s clothing and a customization service. 1041 Newport Center Dr., N.B., 949-339-1950.

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Louis Vuitton’s Kim Jones turns to his well-worn passport for inspiration “Travel is what I do,” Kim Jones says from a balcony at Chateau Marmont. The men’s artistic director at Louis Vuitton has in fact been globe-trotting since he was three months old. “I grew up between London and Ethiopia, Tasmania and Botswana,” he explains. “I spent time in Ecuador and the Bahamas, depending on where my dad, a hydrogeologist, was needed. I loved it!” Recent miles clocked include road trips through South Africa, boat excursions in Greece between the Amanzoe in Porto Heli and Hydra, as well as stops in Siem Reap in Cambodia; Tswalu in the Kalahari; and Japan—“about 80 times!” adds Jones. This past fall, Jones found himself in Los Angeles, another favorite destination, to host a dinner celebrating Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2017 collection. “I love L.A.,” says Jones, who joined Louis Vuitton in 2011 as men’s style director. “It’s cosmopolitan and outdoors; you’ve got the sea, nature, everything I like.” He enjoys California so much that Yosemite inspired his Spring/Summer ’14 collection for the house—all knotted bandanas and mother-of-pearl pins on khaki jackets. His latest offering is a wanderlust-inducing love letter to Africa, where he grew up, and London and Paris, where he now splits his time. Desert-hued crocodile and springbok leather and electric blue zebra prints, Maasai checks and safari shirts are mixed in with punk accents like buckles, clips and dog collars, while oddlooking animal etchings from the Chapman Brothers are plastered on signature monogrammed bags. Jones’ jet-setting befits the luxury behemoth born out of the travel trunk Monsieur Vuitton introduced in 1858. “I take tons of photos, I buy lots of things,” he says. “My friends always laugh because I can spot something—in a little shop or what someone’s wearing—from a mile away!” His dream destination? “Papua New Guinea is the one,” he says. “There’s always something else to see.” louisvuitton.com. • KIKI GEORGIOU

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COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER (6). SIEM RIEP: CRISTAPPER/ISTOCK.COM. PAPUA: STRELUK/ISTOCK.COM.

CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES FROM LOUIS VUITTON’S MEN’S SPRING/SUMMER 2017 COLLECTION. Left: MEN’S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR KIM JONES.

VOYAGE

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Stephen Silver

DISTINGUISHED DETAILS Presenting the New Tourbillon Souverain by F.P. Journe

Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel | 2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 | 650-292-0612 | www.shsilver.com

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SLIDE SHOW Step off the beach and into the office in the definitive sandals of the season

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SEE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR DETAILS, P.102.

1. GUCCI HORSEBIT LEATHER SLIPPERS, $1,250. 2. DOLCE & GABBANA DG HOTEL SLIDES, $395. 3. SALVATORE FERRAGAMO WHITE LEATHER SANDALS, $495. 4. HERMÈS OMAN CIGARE VEAU VELOURS SLIDES, $770. 5. LOUIS VUITTON SAVANNA SANDALS, $1,070. 6. PRADA SANDALS, PRICE UPON REQUEST. 7. SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO JIMMY 20 SANDALS, $545. 8. JIMMY CHOO CLIVE SANDALS, $425. 9. BOTTEGA VENETA PATCHWORK SLIPPERS, $560.

Heron

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Sporty timepieces pick up the pace with functions and strap styles for active living

1. TUDOR PELAGOS, $4,400. 2. BREITLING CHRONOMAT 44, PRICE UPON REQUEST. 3. MONTBLANC TIMEWALKER CHRONOGRAPH 1000, PRICE UPON REQUEST. 4. IWC AQUATIMER CHRONOGRAPH EDITION SHARKS, $7,900. 5. CARTIER CALIBRE DE CARTIER DIVER, $27,300. 6. ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL YACHTMASTER, $24,950. 7. VACHERON CONSTANTIN OVERSEAS WORLD TIME, $37,000. 8. BULGARI OCTO ULTRANERO, $6,950.

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THE PLATINUM EXPERIENCE

Hall Wines

HALL NAPA VALLEY PRESENTS THE PLATINUM EXPERIENCE, our most elevated and exclusive tasting offering. This is the only opportunity to taste our most coveted and highly sought after PLATINUM COLLECTION wines, including our 100 point 2013 Rainin Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. This one-of-a-kind affair can be enjoyed at two exquisite locations; the famed Chandelier Room at HALL Rutherford, or the Founderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cellar in the historic Bergfeld building at HALL St. Helena. THE PLATINUM EXPERIENCE is available by appointment only. Please visit HALLwines.com/visit or call 707.967.2626 to reserve.

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COURTESY OF ERIC JUNKER.

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COMMERCE “I don’t want to be limited by genre,” says Silver Lakebased interdisciplinary creative Eric Junker. Whether it’s painting cheery graphic murals in Echo Park, Colorado and Costa Rica, designing illustrative wine and spirits labels for SoCal producers, collaborating with companies such as SeaVees and Patagonia, or developing restaurant branding (he’s working with Silverlake Wine’s Randy Clement and chef Matt Molina on their forthcoming Highland Park concept), Junker thrives on a diverse canvas. “I’ve always straddled the world between art and design,” he says. “I’m finally at this stage in my career where the two meet, and I’m comfortable doing both.” ericjunker.com. • JESSICA RITZ

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ERIC JUNKER WITH HIS LIMITED-EDITION “RESIST HATE” POSTERS, $40 EACH.

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HOT SEAT

jimkrantzprojects.com JIM FRANZ FOR MODERNICA FAST EDDIE 2015 CHAIR WITH EIFFEL BASE, $595.

Los Angeles

ON WATCH Whether it’s assuring your home is properly managed and arranged to your liking, or coordinating a precious wine delivery, Joe Herbert has a gift for juggling moving parts seamlessly. Now the seasoned, bicoastal personal property manager has expanded his consulting business, The Gate, to a discerning L.A. clientele. “I make sure everything is going in the right direction,” he says.

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SOUNDING OFF “There are so many technical processes involved,” artist Sam Spenser says of “Sound Check,” his series of functional sculptural microphones that sound as good as they look, showcasing original design, engineering savvy and a dazzling degree of craftsmanship. The second of the three pieces, which combine old and new technologies and precious metals, is on exhibit at Maxfield on Melrose. (The first, pictured, was sold to a private collection and the third is currently a work in progress.) The London native, who lives in L.A., explores how various materials and disciplines “create a harmony” when all in balance. 8825 Melrose Ave., W.H., 310-274-8800.

VIEW FINDER We asked Marvin J. Malecha, president and chief academic officer at NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego, to share his perspective on the city. Tell us about the energy surrounding the San Diego architecture scene. San Diego has a constant underlying relationship to the climate, environment and way of life. Every step that is taken in the design of a new project begins with these factors. In other places there is considerable concern for the environment but it is more like a checklist approach. In San Diego it is the frame that envelops all other decisions. How else is the city distinguishing itself? We are seeing young architects experiment with materials that are both high touch and high tech. This is probably most evident in small projects. [For example] two restaurants designed by Tecture, a young and ambitious firm in San Diego, are Kettner Exchange and The Patio on Goldfinch. Which iconic California buildings continue to inspire you? The Salk Institute, the Schindler House, the Eames House, Richard Neutra’s Lovell House, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels by Rafael Moneo...several Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, and a couple of remaining Irving Gill houses that are worth the effort to find.

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WRITTEN BY JESSICA RITZ. MODERNICA: COURTESY OF JIM KRANTZ. MALECHA: STACY KECK. GATE: RRRAINBOW/ISTOCK.COM. MICROPHONE: NICHOLAS ALAN COPE.

Produced by Modernica in Downtown L.A., The Way of the West Collection chairs fuse two California classics: photographer Jim Krantz’s famed Western imagery, replete with cowboys and majestic scenery, and Charles and Ray Eames’ molded fiberglass chair design.

Expand your mind. SF Film Festival

REVENGE OF THE

COUPE

The latest two-doors are turning heads with their bold athletic style and vicious speed

CALL 911 MAGNUS WALKER

ASTON MARTIN DB11

For those who lust after classic coupes, no specimen may prove more precious than one of Magnus Walker’s restored Porsche 911s. The Britturned-Angeleno has gained world renown for rebuilding air-cooled

No coupe on this list marries high-performance bona fides with swooning sheet metal quite like the DB11. The latest model in Aston Martin’s legendary DB bloodline, the 11 will not only melt hearts with its elegant design, but will also burst them into overdrive with its 600-hp twin-turbocharged V-12. Starting at $211,995.

LEXUS LC

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In a segment known for its winsome looks, the Lexus LC 500 could very well be the most stunning two-door here. Sure, its chiseled exterior lines will crane heads from Napa to La Jolla, but the LC 500 assuages all the senses with its immaculate interior appointments, plush materials and euphonic 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V-8. Starting at $92,000.

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BMW M4 COUPE BMW’s beloved 425-hp sports car surges ahead this year with supreme handling and an updated look, featuring illuminated M emblems on the front seats and new chrome applications, electroplated detailing and double stitching on the instrument panel. Starting at $66,400.

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MERCEDES-AMG GT R The GT is only the second Mercedes to be built from the ground up by the high-performance brainiacs at AMG. This summer the road-going GT R variation unleashes its hulking looks and asphalt-churning 577 horses everywhere. Expected to start at $160,000.

A 1976 PORSCHE 911 TURBO CARRERA BY MAGNUS WALKER.

Carreras to perfection, modernizing suspensions while adding custom details like louvered deck lids, drilled door handles and integrated turn signals. “I started restoring them about 10 years ago,” says Walker, who began his collection with the goal of owning every 911 model made from 1964 to 1973. Having fulfilled that achievement, the aficionado is now on a new mission: to obtain every Porsche sports car ever made—even the underdogs. “I’ve now got three 924s from the ’80s, a 1978 928 and a 1974 mid-engine 914,” he proudly lists. “For me, the cars represent a sense of personal accomplishment— a dream come true.”

magnuswalker911.blogspot.com

mercedes-amg.com A WALKER-MODIFIED 1972 PORSCHE 911 STR II.

WRITTEN BY NICOLAS STECHER. FROM TOP: COURTESY OF ASTON MARTIN, COURTESY OF LEXUS, COURTESY OF BMW AND COURTESY OF MERCEDES-BENZ. MAGNUS WALKER (3): COURTESY OF MAGNUS WALKER.

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San Francisco

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Los Angeles

BAR METHOD

Using a cold process approach, chef Jared Simons handpours and cuts all of Whitechapel Soap Co.’s offerings— creating bars that smell good enough to eat.

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BERGAMOT-ANDGERANIUM BAR BY WHITECHAPEL SOAP CO., $15.

whitechapelsoapco.com From left: ROPE BENCH, $2,750 AS SHOWN. MODERNE LOUNGE CHAIR, $4,450 AS SHOWN.

West Hollywood

SOFT SKILLS With its roots in comfortable, pared-down neutrals synonymous with L.A., Loren Kreiss is preserving the legacy of his family’s furniture and interior design company while reviving the brand. Based out of the West Hollywood showroom that opened last year, Kreiss has an aesthetic that continues to “evoke the California lifestyle,” says the CEO and creative director. An international clientele turns to Kreiss for furniture that’s “soft, accessible and plush,” from the classic Corniche sectional to the new Cigar chair, designed by Loren himself. All items are fully customizable—a clincher for fans including Magic Johnson and Michael Strahan. 500 N. La Cienega Blvd., W.H., 310-282-8800.

THE C LIST MARK AND JONNIE HOUSTON Hospitality masterminds (and fraternal twins) Jonnie and Mark Houston know how to get Angelenos out at night, whether it’s to belt out karaoke in the ’80s-themed bar Break Room 86, or to soak up the vibe of old Havana at La Descarga. Newest to their lineup is the hybrid magic venue/bar Black Rabbit Rose (1719 N. Hudson Ave., Hollywood, 323-461-1464; blackrabbitrose .com), which serves Thai-Chinese dishes from Crying Tiger, an adjacent take-out window. Here the brothers share their favorite California after-dark spots. MARK: The Walker Inn These guys are serving up some of the most amazing cocktails in the city. thewalkerinnla.com. • The HMS Bounty It’s our father David Houston’s old stomping ground in Koreatown; he even has a booth named for him. thehmsbounty .com. • Polite Provisions They’re making consistently great drinks in San Diego, and it’s a really beautiful, lively spot. politeprovisions.com. JONNIE: Jumbo’s Clown Room It’s right down the street from [our bar] Harvard & Stone. It’s easy to assume one of us will end up there as the night closes. jumbos.com. • Pappy & Harriet’s An oasis in the desert, with great bands and vibe. pappyandharriets.com.

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THE WALKER INN, A KOREATOWN SPEAKEASY.

WRITTEN BY JESSICA RITZ. CANDLEHOLDERS: COURTESY OF PLAYMOUNTAIN EAST. JONNIE AND MARK HOUSTON: DYLAN + JENI. THE WALKER INN: KATIE HOSS.

QUINCE WOOD CANDLEHOLDERS BY SHINICHIRO NAKAHARA FOR LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS, $75-$100.

California designers consistently look to Japan for fresh ideas and historical perspective, but inspiration goes both ways. Designer and noted Tokyo-based retail curator Shinichiro Nakahara of the Landscape Products design firm and Playmountain boutique takes the reins at the Boiler Room at Heath Ceramics for a year-long pop-up series called Playmountain East. At this venue, Nakahara can continue to explore Japan’s creative connection to California, and vice versa. 555 Alabama St., S.F., 415-361-5552 ext. 50.

PACIFIC STANDARD STYLE G ea r u p f o r t h e sea so n

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

Calfskin derby shoes with rubber soles, $895. 357 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-273-9990; ferragamo.com.

Gear Fashion

F.P. JOURNE

Octa Automatique Lune Havana Dial Platinum 40 mm, $47,000. Stephen Silver Boutique, 2825 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park, 650-292-0612; shsilver.com.

DOLCE & GABBANA Nylon zipper backpack with palm trees, $1,195. 877-70-DGUSA; dolcegabbana.it.

MICHAEL KORS

Greer Navy-Tone Watch style MK9036, $495. San Francisco Center, 845 Market St., S.F., 415-658-7850; michaelkors.com.

PROMOTION

JIMMY CHOO

Vlad croc-printed nubuck espadrilles in ice grey, $495. 240 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-860-9045; 164 Geary St., S.F., 415-391-3300; jimmychoo.com.

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JAKOB LAYMAN

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With a new residency at Trois Familia, Charleston chef Dano Heinze brings an artful touch of color to L.A.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dining scene Writte n and edited by

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CHEF DANO HEINZE AT TROIS FAMILIA. Below: BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH LEEKS, PISTACHIOS AND DILL.

“Dano Heinze is easily one of the most talented guys in this city right now,” says chef Jon Shook, who, along with his partner, Vinny Dotolo, runs some of L.A.’s most revered restaurants, including Animal and Son of a Gun. Shook and Dotolo’s faith in Heinze is so strong that, when the culinary talent decided to leave his post as chef de cuisine under chef Sean Brock at the esteemed Charleston, S.C., fine-dining establishment McCrady’s, the duo offered to introduce him to the L.A. restaurant world. The result: Heinze’s buzzy ongoing pop-up dinner residency at Trois Familia, Shook and Dotolo’s daytime French- and Mexican-influenced Silver Lake eatery in collaboration with chef Ludo Lefebvre. Every week, on evenings from Thursday through Saturday, Heinze crafts a three-course prix fixe menu, dictated by his freshfare finds from the Santa Monica Farmers Market. “It’s really easy to cook in California,” says Heinze. “The vegetables are so good, you don’t really have to do much to them.” His Technicolor dishes (beets infused with barley, kale, radicchio and yogurt; cured salmon garnished with citrus, sesame and dill) are as flavorful as they are creative: Heinze honed his eye for plating while building McCrady’s inventive tasting menus. “His food is simply gorgeous and delicious,” agrees Shook. “I want to get into more casual food, with a more fun atmosphere,” says Heinze, who was inspired to move to L.A. in part by the burgeoning and multicultural dining landscape. He has designs on eventually opening his own L.A. restaurant. For now, Heinze says, “I’m just experimenting with what works.” Trois Familia, 3510 Sunset Blvd., L.A., 323-7257800; resy.com. •

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WRITTEN BY MAILE PINGEL AND STACY SUAYA. DANO HEINZE PORTRAIT: VINNY DOTOLO; SALAD: JAKOB LAYMAN. COIN-OP: LUKE BEARD.

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COLD PLAY THE MIZU S4 BOTTLE IN GLOSSY DESERT, $29, HOLDS 13.5 OUNCES.

“In 2050, some say our oceans will have more plastic than fish,” laments Jussi Oksanen, former professional snowboarder and founder of San Diego-based Mizu, a line of reusable beverage containers for ecoconscious adventurers. Mizu’s new slim series S4 bottles are vacuum insulated and copper lined—keeping liquids hot or cold for up to 24 hours.” mizulife.com

San Francisco

SPACE I N VAD E R

THE FIRST-FLOOR BAR AT SAN FRANCISCO’S COIN-OP GAME ROOM.

Following on the heels of San Diego and Sacramento locations, the new two-story S.F. barcade Coin-Op Game Room attracts gamers and foodies with playful bites served alongside a dose of nostalgia, including vintage pinball machines, Pac-Man and Time Crisis. Designed by sfHEIMAT, the SoMa venue (formerly Drake lounge) takes cues from the 1982 sci-fi film Tron. Executive chef James Liles’ highscoring menu musts include pulled-pork poutine and cocktails with house-spiced tequila and aged pineapple rum. 508 4th St., S.F., 628-444-3277.

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JULY 14–23, 2017

FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY Joshua Bell Angel Blue Stéphane Denève Gloria Estefan Festival Orchestra NAPA Havana Chamber Orchestra Jiji Aldo López-Gavilán Wei Luo Lester Lynch Larisa Martínez Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends Nikolay Khozyainov Napa Regional Dance Company Napafest Academy Orchestra Danielle de Niese Joel Revzen San Francisco Ballet Jean-Yves Thibaudet Volti Chorus André Watts Martin West

Festival Napa Valley

Music, dance and theater perfectly paired with Napa’s fine wine and cuisine. It’s an experience like none other. This is Festival Napa Valley. festivalnapavalley.org | 888.337.6272 | #napafest17

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From top: GUESTS GRAB A BITE BEFORE A PERFORMANCE AT DESERT TRIP. VEGETABLE CHIRASHI BOWLS BY L.A.’S COMMISSARY, ONE OF THREE POP-UPS AT COACHELLA IN 2016. NIC ADLER.

“Music festivals used to be a ton of chain-link fence and some dude selling hot dogs,” Nic Adler remembers. Thanks to the hospitality scion’s vision, said culinary wasteland is now the domain of some of the food world’s most buzzed-about talents.“I was always around food and music,” says Adler, whose father, music mogul Lou Adler, opened the Roxy Theater in 1973 and the Rainbow a few years earlier on the Sunset Strip. The younger Adler owned a hip-hop club and two restaurants before managing a spate of Ozzfest-friendly bands and operating The Roxy for 15 years. Four years ago, he was having a beer at the Rose Bowl with Paul Tollett, CEO of Goldenvoice (the powerhouse concert promoter behind Coachella), when Adler confessed that he saw greater opportunities for the festival’s food and beer program. That night, he wrote and sent a manifesto to Tollett. Adler has curated the desert happening’s food and beverage lineup ever since, bringing in top L.A. chefs like Ricardo Zarate and Neal Fraser, and orchestrating high-end sit-down experiences like Outstanding in the Field. This summer, Adler will debut at Arroyo Seco (June 24-25), curating the food and music lineup at the festival headlined by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Mumford & Sons, set in Pasadena’s Brookside Park. He’s excited about the “highly layered and visual experiences” the event is creating with chefs like Union’s Bruce Kalman and République’s Walter Manzke. Adler is also set to oversee the culinary lineup for the Eat Drink Vegan festival, at the Rose Bowl on May 27, a gathering that will boast 100 L.A. food vendors ranging from Bondi Harvest to Trejo’s Tacos, all forsaking meat and dairy on their menus for the occasion. arroyosecoweekend.com; eatdrinkvegan.com

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Dotted with Norfolk and Cook Island pines, Hawaii’s tiny central island has always been understated. In 2012, Silicon Valley mogul Larry Ellison bought Lanai outright and made a multimillion-dollar investment in refurbishing the resident Four Seasons Resort Lanai. Unveiled in 2016, the diamond in the rough was polished into an ultraluxe, ecologically responsible resort outfitted for high-flying travelers. Flanked by secluded beaches and natural wonders, the refreshed property embodies the island’s unplugged vibe and wraps it in upscale creature comforts like cliffside dining at Nobu Lanai and airy, 700-square-foot rooms decked in natural materials. Still, the thing to do at this hilltop hideaway is to embark on a rugged adventure. Take to the water by scuba diving through ocean caves, deep-sea fishing for mahi-mahi, or mastering waves at surfing hotspots. Soar high through the resort’s exclusive Air Experience, which can set up a flight lesson with Maui Flight Academy or a helicopter tour of an active volcano. Or stay grounded as you ride up the mountain to the Puu Makani heiau temple on a guided Polaris UTV. Spend perfect days hiking in tropical idylls such Keahiakawelo, Puu Pehe and the Palawai Basin; then grab lunch among surfers at Malibu Farm, where later you can cap off your experience with sunsets, pupus and inspired cocktails at the bar. fourseasons.com/lanai • MARTINE BURY

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ETRO JACKET, $1,825. JOE’S TEE, $58. DRIES VAN NOTEN PANTS, $570. DAVID YURMAN RINGS (FROM TOP LEFT), $2,900, $2,100, $2,100 AND (RIGHT INDEX) $2,900. LOVE ADORNED RING, $5,000. JIMMY CHOO SLIPPERS, $650. Opposite: DOLCE & GABBANA JACKET, $3,995, AND PANTS, $1,495. LISA EISNER NECKLACE, $2,500. LOVE ADORNED RING (TOP LEFT), $1,400. DAVID YURMAN PINKY RING, $2,100. SANTONI SLIPPERS, $960. TANK, STYLIST’S OWN.

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VALENTINO JACKET, $1,850, AND JEANS, $1,195. NICK FOUQUET HAT, $1,225. LISA EISNER CUFF, $3,000. DAVID YURMAN RING, $2,900. BERLUTI SANDALS, $910.

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HAIDER ACKERMANN SHIRT, $1,360, AND SHOES, $1,610. 3.1 PHILLIP LIM PANTS, $495. LOVE ADORNED INDEX RING, $1,400. DAVID YURMAN PINKY RING, $2,100, AND BRACELETS (FROM TOP), $3,500, AND $5,500. NICK FOUQUET HAT, $1,225. SUNGLASSES, STYLISTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OWN. Opposite: VERSACE COAT, $2,195, AND SHIRT, $775. DAVID YURMAN BRACELETS, $3,500 AND $5,500, AND PINKY RING, $2,100. LOVE ADORNED SIGNET RING, $1,400.

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BOTTEGA VENETA JACKET, $2,250, SWEATER, $1,380, AND PANTS, $790. DAVID YURMAN RINGS, BOTH $2,900. SANTONI SHOES, $980.

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MONCLER GAMME BLEU SHIRT, PRICE UPON REQUEST. DAVID YURMAN RING (TOP), $2,900. LOVE ADORNED RING, $5,000. Opposite: SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO JACKET, $4,890, AND TEE, $450. GIVENCHY PANTS, SIMILAR STYLES AVAILABLE. LISA EISNER BELT, $3,500. LOVE ADORNED RING (TOP), $1,400. DAVID YURMAN RING, $2,100. SANTONI SHOES, $1,250.

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TOM FORD JACKET, $4,890. ALEXANDER McQUEEN SHIRT, $735. ANY OLD IRON PANTS, $350. DAVID YURMAN RING, $2,900, AND BRACELET, $3,500. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SHOES, $1,545.

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GUCCI JACKET, $7,500, SWEATER, $1,200, AND PANTS, $1,150. DAVID YURMAN RING (TOP INDEX), $2,900, AND PINKY RING, $2,100. LOVE ADORNED SIGNET RING, $1,400. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SLIPPERS, $895. GROOMING: LUCY HALPERIN AT THE WALL GROUP USING REN SKINCARE AND CHANEL. PRODUCTION: ROSCO PRODUCTION.

When Aaron Taylor-Johnson first visited Los Angeles from his home in the suburbs of London, he thought, “Fucking hell, this is what paradise is.” He was 12 years old. Already an actor for six years, he came to Hollywood for the El Capitan Theatre premiere of the 2003 action film Shanghai Knights, in which he starred with Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson. “It was me and my mum. Being a kid here was really exciting,” recalls Taylor-Johnson, now 26, over a leisurely, profanity-laced breakfast at Estrella restaurant in West Hollywood. “You can go to the beach in February. I was in Santa Monica swimming in the ocean.” Taylor-Johnson—who pulled off a stunning win at this year’s Golden Globes for his supporting role as a West Texas psychopath in Tom Ford’s Nocturnal Animals (2016)—wasn’t so enchanted by the city when he returned on his own three years later. At 15, he lived in L.A. for a year, going on auditions, renting short-term rooms (“from agents’ assistants’ assistants,” he says) and being driven around town by a screenwriter who needed cash during the writers’ strike. Making the Hollywood rounds felt like a chore. His reward was winning the breakout lead role in 2010’s Kick-Ass, a superhero black comedy that built a cult following. “I wanted to be in London. At that point, I was able to go in and out of clubs in London and do whatever the fuck I wanted,” says Taylor-Johnson, his blue eyes bright and unguarded, and dressed in jeans, a Double RL denim jacket and a Gucci flannel shirt with two embroidered snakes on the collar. His demeanor in person is low-key and sweet-natured, a marked contrast to some of the hard-edged roles he pulls off on-screen, including Quicksilver in 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron. In May, he stars in Doug Liman’s psychological thriller The Wall, playing an American soldier pinned down by an Iraqi sniper with only a crumbling wall as shield. It took having kids of his own to make him fall for L.A. again. While filming Oliver Stone’s marijuana drama Savages (2012), he and his wife—the photographer, artist and Fifty Shades of Grey director Sam Taylor-Johnson—rented a house in Los Angeles for themselves and their brood. “Our kids would run around naked outside in the garden and jump in the pool from morning on. It was just like a revelation to me,” says Taylor-Johnson. “We went back to London after and it’s piss-pouring rain. I remember them sort of banging on the windows to go outside and not wanting to wear coats.” For the kids’ sake and also because so many of their projects film on the West Coast, the pair moved out west permanently, buying a 1920s Spanish house in the Hollywood Hills three years ago, where they live with their two daughters, Wylda, 5, and Romy, 7, plus Sam’s two daughters from her previous marriage to London art dealer Jay Jopling, Jessie, 10, and, when she’s home, Angelica, 18, a freshman at Stanford. He

loves being a father so much, he typically takes on only one film project a year. “It’s gotta be fucking brilliant to pull me away from something I already love doing,” says the actor, who, in said day job, can be seen dropping off the kids at school in shorts, flipflops and a hoodie. Last year, that one project was Amazon Studios’ The Wall, co-starring John Cena, which shot for two weeks in Southern California with the Lancaster/Palmdale area standing in for the Iraqi desert. “Aaron flew himself to New York, showed up in my office and said ‘I want this part,’ and auditioned for me,” says director Liman, who remembers Taylor-Johnson’s commitment to the role early on. “Not only was he showing extraordinary talent, but the energy he put into getting the part—given the kind of part it was going to be— it really meant something to me. He was going to be holding the whole movie together shooting under the most inhospitable conditions.” Taylor-Johnson prepares heavily for his roles. For Nocturnal Animals, that meant watching documentaries about serial killers, drinking hard liquor, smoking and spending time in Texas to pick up the right accent. For his new film, he added 30 pounds to his normal 160-pound frame and chewed Copenhagen Wintergreen tobacco. “A lot of these guys dip tobacco.

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gonna be the year where Sam and I get to really work together as a team in a professional way.” You’re out there and gotta be focused for hours on end. It’s a stimulant,” he says. He also spent four days in a sniper program at Fort Chaffee in Arkansas and trained with ex-military sniper Nicholas “The Reaper” Irving on set. “He got his nickname because in his first three months of deployment he had 33 confirmed kills,” says Taylor-Johnson, who gets up from his chair and stoops down near the side of the table to show off iPhone snaps of himself in sniper training. Irving was impressed with the actor’s skills. “He’s just a natural—he was pulling off shots on target at 800 meters. That’s eight football fields,” Irving says. “I’ve trained [everyone] from Finnish special operations to the snipers who patrol the Super Bowl, and Aaron was the fastest I’ve ever seen do that.” Continued on p.102

ARCHITECT CHRISTOPHER MERCIER PRESERVED THE LINES OF THE ORIGINAL MIDCENTURY POST-AND-BEAM HOME WITH STEEL AND GLASS TO HARNESS THE 180-DEGREE VIEW OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY.

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ARTIST BAE SE HWA’S “LIVABLE ART” BENCH AND LINDSEY ADELMAN’S GLASS PENDANTS ADD TEXTURE TO DAVIS FACTOR’S FOYER. Opposite, from top: A STEEL CARPORT ALONGSIDE A STRETCH OF IPE WOOD SIDING. THE FLEETWOOD PIVOT ENTRY DOOR IS MADE OF GLASS AND STEEL.

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An Angeleno with a Hollywood pedigree, lensman Davis Factor grew up with dueling influences—the grit of skateboarding with the Dogtown kids in the ’70s, and the gloss of his family’s illustrious legacy (his great-grandfather was iconic makeup artist Max Factor). His love for athletic pursuits led him to ski, and to photograph the U.S. Ski Team. “I’ve always had a camera with me,” says the garrulous, 6-foot-tall Factor, whose uniform du jour consists of a black T-shirt, jeans, Ray-Ban Wayfarers and a pair of Nikes. Such youthful poise led him to his current career: shooting celebrities for publications including Variety and L’Uomo Vogue, and producing ad campaigns for the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Guess and Pepsi, often at his hip photographic hub, Smashbox Studios in Culver City. Seven years ago, Factor embarked on a major renovation of his low-slung 1959 residence, set along the Mulholland Corridor, with a clear vision: “I wanted it to feel like the coolest hotel, but still warm and inviting like a home.” It also needed to house his photo studio and entertainment center, and serve as a personal retreat. He tapped architect Christopher Mercier of (fer) studio in Inglewood for a seamless addition: roughly 3,000 square feet of interior space, including a master suite and spacious living room and bar, as well as a 2,600-square-foot deck-patio-pool area, among other new exterior spaces. Taking his cue from the original

THIS YEAR THE GLOBETROTTING FACTOR TOOK A TWO-WEEK STAYCATION WATCHING OLD MOVIES ON HIS FLEXFORM SECTIONAL AND SOAKING UP VIEWS FROM HIS JACUZZI. “IT’S LIKE BEING IN A FINE HOTEL AND AT HOME AT THE SAME TIME,” HE SAYS.

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Clockwise from top left: A PAIR OF CARRARA MARBLE-TOPPED POLIFORM TABLES IN THE KITCHEN DOUBLE AS A MAKEUP STATION WHEN FACTOR HAS A PHOTO SHOOT AT HOME. CONCRETE PAVERS LEAD TO THE JACUZZI AND BISECT THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S 57½-FOOT-LONG POOL. JESSE DRAXLER ARTWORK FLOATS ABOVE THE LIVING ROOM FIREPLACE CLAD IN IRIDESCENT WALKER ZANGER TILES. POLIFORM CABINETRY, B&B ITALIA CHAIRS AND A GLASSAND-STEEL CARLO SCARPA TABLE APPOINT FACTOR’S SLEEK HOME OFFICE. A GLASS-ENCLOSED SHOWER BRINGS THE OUTDOORS IN. FACTOR AT HOME.

midcentury post-and-beam structure, Mercier used exposed steel in-filled with glass windows and sliders to capitalize on the 180-degree view of the San Fernando Valley. “I was involved in everything from the foundation to selecting pillowcases,” says Factor, who views the house as an art project. Indeed, the home’s subtle grayscale palette is reminiscent of one of his black-andwhite photographs. Interior designer Sarah Buxton helped to source the modern-classic furnishings, such as Hudson’s Grid coffee table and a seductively comfortable Flexform sofa. An avid surfer, Factor stores 12 boards in a walk-in closet aptly referred to as “The Board Room.” (He keeps his ski collection at a vacation home in Snowbird, Utah.) Being the senior vice president and creative director for Smashbox Cosmetics—a line he developed with his brother Dean and sold to Estée Lauder in 2010—keeps him traveling four months out of the year. A new gym added to the original house finds Factor cross-training, boxing and practicing yoga five times a week “to get ready for my day,” he says. The room’s white walls and high ceiling double as a home photo studio. Ditto the nature path designed by architect Victoria Pakshong, which leads from the gym up the hillside—a perfect venue for alfresco workouts, or shooting a music video for the likes of Indio Falconer Downey. When the doors are wide open, the sleek California home resonates an indoor-outdoor vibe day and night. A launch party for new Smashbox lipstick shades by sisters Erin and Sara Foster found guests inside and out: curled up on the sofa by the fireplace, standing by the pool mesmerized by valley lights. “No one was on their phone the whole night, and no one wanted to leave,” says Factor. Luckily for him, he doesn’t have to. •

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A ROCK GARDEN WITH HORSETAIL GRASS ADDS CONTRAST NEAR THE FRONT DOOR. Opposite: A WHITE PLATFORM BED AND BLACK TEXTURED WALL TREATMENT FROM WALNUT COMPLEMENT FACTOR’S MONOCHROME-THEMED INTERIOR. “DAVIS LOVES THOSE COLORS AND WANTED IT CLEAN AND SIMPLE,” SAYS INTERIOR DESIGNER SARAH BUXTON, “ALMOST LIKE A PHOTO STUDIO.”

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“I AIM TO PHOTOGRAPH EVERYONE’S BEST SELF,” SAYS ADAM FEDDERLY, WHO CAPTURED SURFING LEGEND KELLY SLATER IN TAHITI THREE YEARS AGO AFTER A CHANCE ENCOUNTER. Opposite: “I WANTED THE WAVE TO STAND ON ITS OWN AS AN ENERGY SOURCE,” SAYS FEDDERLY, WHO SHOT THE VERTICALLY DISPLAYED BREAKS THROUGHOUT (REFERRING TO THEM AS ANIONS) AT A 180-DEGREE SOUTH SWELL DURING PACIFIC HURRICANE MARIE.

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FEDDERLY CALLS WORLDCHAMPION PADDLE BOARDER, BIG-WAVE SURFER AND NEWPORT BEACH RESIDENT JAMIE MITCHELL A “SUPER ATHLETE. HE TAKES THE BIGGEST WAVES—AND SUCH A PHYSICAL BEATING.”

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After eight years in New York, Adam Fedderly was starting to feel the primal tug of the Southern California tide. “I was always missing the water, always trying to find a pool or a beach,” says the photographer, a third-generation Californian who spent much of his childhood surfing San Onofre and First Point, among others. So in 2012, with his young family in tow, the lensman and long-distance swimmer ditched his Manhattan studio, trading the cramped chaos of NYC for the open horizon and waves of his native SoCal—a move motivated as much by geography as his growing fascination with the architecture of H2O. “I have an attraction to the energy of water, to the ions,” he says. “It has this ability to nurture you, to take you from feeling overwhelmed to calm.” And with an idea to capture that transformative power on camera, Fedderly’s “Water Lovers” project was born. Shortly after settling back in Long Beach, the 42-year-old found himself between ad campaigns, and back in the sand with camera in hand, documenting swimmers, surfers and any other beachgoer who would let him take their picture. “The idea was to capture someone right when they get out of the water, to understand what makes them feel good and why,” says Fedderly, who has shot more than 100 beach portraits as part of his ongoing “Water Lovers” series, all in black and white. “It’s about the textures and wanting it to be stripped down to the bare essentials.” Take the droplet falling off surfing legend Kelly Slater’s chin, snapped after an unanticipated encounter with the 11time world champion in Tahiti, or the raw yet serene portrait of 72-year-old surfing great and Costa Mesa native John Peck, who Fedderly bumped into four years ago on a beach in San Clemente. And tying it all together? Powerful waves, shown vertically, as graphic stand-alone elements. “When they break,” says Fedderly, “there’s a haziness where you can’t tell where the water and sky meet, and you can imagine anything.” adamfedderly.com •

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“I WAS DOING A SHOOT ON ONE OF MY FAVORITE BEACHES,” RECALLS FEDDERLY, “NO ONE IS EVER THERE BUT JOHN PECK WAS.” FEDDERLY SHOT PECK, A COSTA MESA NATIVE AND SURF ICON, AGAINST A LIFEGUARD STAND. “HE HAS THIS PEACEFUL AURA,” SAYS FEDDERLY. “HE’S A TOTAL GURU.”

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LOUIS VUITTON JACKET, $2,300, SHIRT, $850, AND PANTS, $750. DAVID YURMAN STACKED RINGS, $650/SET OF THREE. GUCCI SLIPPERS, $1,690. TANK THROUGHOUT, STYLISTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OWN.

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ROBERTO CAVALLI JACKET, $3,225, VEST, $1,450, PANTS, $2,255, AND SCARF, PRICE UPON REQUEST. CARTIER WATCH, $31,600. DAVID YURMAN BRACELET, $1,200, AND RINGS, $2,550 (LEFT), AND $1,000. JIMMY CHOO SLIPPERS, $750. Opposite: SALVATORE FERRAGAMO JACKET, $1,950, SHIRT, $300, AND PANTS, $690. CARTIER NECKLACE, $7,450. BAILEY OF HOLLYWOOD HAT, $150. JIMMY CHOO SLIPPERS, $1,495.

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HERMÈS SUIT, $3,575, AND SHIRT, $580. RALPH LAUREN BELT, $295. CARTIER WATCH, $33,900. DAVID YURMAN RING, $395. Opposite: JOHN VARVATOS JACKET, $1,298, AND PANTS, $348. DAVID YURMAN NECKLACE, $340, PENDANT, $650, BRACELET, $1,200, AND STACKED RINGS, $650/SET OF THREE. HERMÈS HAT, $520. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SHOES, $895.

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MICHAEL KORS COAT, $1,598, SHIRT, $228, PANTS, $198, AND BELT, $128. CARTIER NECKLACE, $7,450, AND WATCH, $31,600.

Boyd Holbrook is exhausted. “I finished work at 3 a.m.,” he says, yawning. Following a high-profile role in this year’s box-office hit Logan with Hugh Jackman, the 35-year-old is currently shooting another major sci-fi franchise: Shane Black’s highly anticipated Predator reboot based on the 1987 hit Arnold Schwarzenegger film. Holbrook plays Quinn McKenna, an ex-sniper in the Army Rangers tasked with hunting the Predator alongside former Marine Nebraska Williams (Moonlight’s Trevante Rhodes). While Holbrook is in demand now, he remembers when his phone wasn’t ringing. “It’s taken me a long time to get where I’m going,” says the Kentucky native, who made his on-screen debut in 2008’s Milk, a consolation prize from director Gus Van Sant after he passed on a screenplay Holbrook wrote. “Where I’m from, not too many people do what I do,” he says. “When you transfer from school into the work world, it’s a little bumpy. I gave myself two years, and if I wasn’t supporting myself by then it was on to the next.” He initially paid the bills by modeling for the likes of Dior and Calvin Klein. Then, after minor parts in major films like Gone Girl (2014), Holbrook’s breakout role arrived in the form of DEA agent Steve Murphy on Netflix’s Narcos. However, Holbrook is already looking ahead. “I’m hoping, in 2018, that I’m going to finally be behind the camera in an old, rickety director’s chair,” he says, adding that he’s grateful for where his life has led. “My father taught me, ‘Make sure when you put your feet on the ground, you like what you do in the morning.’” Even if it is before sunrise. • LINDZI SCHARF

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RALPH LAUREN JACKET, $5,995, SHIRT, $695, AND PANTS, $895. CARTIER WATCH, $12,400. DAVID YURMAN RING, $495. GUCCI SLIPPERS, $980. RH MODERN MILO BAUGHMAN CHAIR, $6,295, HUDSON SHAGREEN TRAY SQUARE COFFEE TABLE, $950, AND ORBITER II FLOOR TASK LAMP BY ROBERT SONNEMAN, $799. Opposite: DIESEL SHIRT, SIMILAR STYLES AVAILABLE. DAVID YURMAN NECKLACE, $4,900. GROOMING: BEN THIGPEN AT STATEMENT ARTISTS USING ORIBE AND IS CLINICAL SKINCARE. PRODUCTION: ROSCO PRODUCTION.

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to Cinelli bicycles struck a chord—eventually attracting Billabong, with whom Tenore brokered an all-assets purchase seven years ago. He’s candid about the ups and downs that come with what he refers to as “the 900-pound gorilla on our backs.” For him, staying on post-acquisition was a no-brainer: “My thing is to make sure that we keep the DNA of the brand... the democratization of a vision or a great idea dilutes it completely,” says Tenore, whose gaze is resolutely future oriented. His full slate of projects also includes books with surf patriarch Herbie Fletcher and photographer Estevan Oriol, and collaborations with premium denim label Agolde and cult Japanese brand Bedwin & the Heartbreakers. “I’m here because I’m obligated to be here. And I like being here for that reason.” • MELISSA GOLDSTEIN

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Taylor-Johnson isn’t sure what his one movie project for 2017 will be, though he’d like to work with his wife again on a film, something he hasn’t done since 2009’s Nowhere Boy, the project on which the two met. He was 18. She was 42. They were engaged within months, and Taylor-Johnson first became a dad at age 20. The couple married in 2012. Eight years later, they’re poster children for the idea that age has no meaning when it comes to matters of the heart. (In March, the actor got his latest tattoo; her name inked on his left pec.) Together they optioned a book that they are developing as a feature film with the idea that he’ll star and she’ll direct. “I feel like this is gonna be the year where Sam and I get to really work together as a team in a professional way. Not only is she my wife, my soul mate, my love and my friend, I want to be that kind of working partner, too. I mean, we spend every second of the day together.” That includes family trips all around California. “You’ve got the beaches in Laguna. We go to the

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SHOPPING GUIDE COVER Valentino men’s denim jacket, $1,850, men’s denim pants, $1,195; valentino.com. Nick Fouquet Heatherton, $1,225, Nick Fouquet, Venice, 310-310-2315; nickfouquet.com. David Yurman Cable Classics Narrow cuff bracelet, 5.5 mm, 18-karat gold, $3,500, and Sky cuff bracelet in 18-karat gold, $5,500, signet ring with black onyx in 18-karat gold, $2,900, and Petrvs Lion signet pinky ring in 18-karat gold, $2,100, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Lisa Eisner Golden Power cuff in bronze, copper and white brass, $3,000, Maxfield, L.A., 310-2748800; maxfieldla.com.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS p.12 See “Leaps & Bounds,” p.60. See “Smoke Show,” p.92. SLIDE SHOW p.38 Gucci Horsebit leather slippers, $1,250, Gucci, B.H., 310-278-3451; gucci.com. Dolce & Gabbana DG hotel slides with white rubber bottom and black upper, $395, Dolce & Gabbana, B.H., 310-888-8701; dolcegabbana .com. Salvatore Ferragamo white leather sandals, $495, Salvatore Ferragamo, 866337-7242; ferragamo.com. Hermès Oman Cigare veau velours slides, $770, Hermès, B.H., 310-278-6440. Louis Vuitton Savanna sandals, $1,070, select Louis Vuitton stores, 866-884-8866; louisvuitton.com. Prada shoes, price upon request, Prada, B.H., 310-2788661; prada.com. Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Jimmy 20 leather sandals, $545, Saint Laurent, B.H., 310-271-4110; ysl.com. Jimmy Choo Clive grosgrain rubber sandals, $425, Jimmy Choo, 866-524-6687; jimmychoo.com. Bottega Veneta slippers in Espresso Nero Ardoise Barolo patchwork Nappa croc suede, $560, Bottega Veneta, B.H., 310-858-6533.

RACE THE CLOCK p.40 Tudor Pelagos, titanium bracelet with a bonus rubber strap included, $4,400; tudorwatch.com. Breitling Chronomat 44 Jet Team American Tour Blacksteel limited edition with rotating dial and yellow rubber numerals on a Breitling rubber strap, price upon request, Shreve & Co., S.F., 415-4212600. Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph 1000 limited edition with black alligator-skin strap, price upon request, Montblanc, C.M., 714-424-5270. IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Sharks, $7,900, IWC, B.H., 310-7340520. Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver blue watch, 42 mm, 18-karat rose gold and rubber, $27,300, Cartier, B.H., 310-275-4272. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master, 40 mm, Everose gold, $24,950; rolex.com. Vacheron Constantin Overseas World Time, brown dial, $37,000, Vacheron Constantin, B.H., 310-5982026; vacheron-constantin.com. Bulgari Octo Ultranero, 41 mm, steel with black dial and black rubber bracelet, $6,950, Bulgari, B.H.; bulgari.com. LEAPS & BOUNDS p.60 Prada coat, $1,350, shirt, $380, and trousers, $600, Prada, B.H., 310-278-8661; prada.com. David Yurman Petrvs Bee signet pinky ring with black onyx in 18-karat gold, $2,100, Classics signet ring in 18-karat gold, $2,900, Chain necklace in 18-karat gold, $7,900, and Meteorite tag in 18-karat gold, $3,000, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Love Adorned Vintage 18-karat yellow gold and diamond Cari Bucher ring, $5,000, 14-karat yellow gold signet ring, $1,400, Love Adorned, S.M., 310-267-7720; loveadorned.com. Stella McCartney landscape print canvas sneaker, similar styles available at Stella McCartney, L.A., 310-273-7051; stellamccartney.com. p.62 Etro shirt jacket, $1,825, Etro, B.H., 310-248-2855; etro.com. Joe’s Chase raw-edge crew shirt, $58; joesjeans. com. Dries Van Noten men’s wide-leg pants, $570, Barneys, B.H., 310-276-4400; barneys. com. David Yurman Cable Classics signet ring in 18-karat gold, $2,900, Petrvs Bee signet pinky ring with black onyx in 18-karat gold, $2,100, Petrvs Lion signet pinky ring in 18-karat gold, $2,100, Signet ring with black onyx in 18-karat gold, $2,900, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Love Adorned Vintage 18-karat yellow gold and diamond Cari Bucher ring, $5,000, Love Adorned, S.M., 310-267-7720; loveadorned .com. Jimmy Choo Sloane silver and anthracite degrade coarse glitter slippers, $650, similar colors available at select Jimmy Choo boutiques, 866-524-6687; jimmychoo.com. p.63 Dolce & Gabbana sequined shawl-lapel tuxedo jacket, $3,995, and sequined trousers, $1,495, select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques; dolceandgabbana.it. Lisa Eisner walrus-tooth necklace No. 6, fossilized walrus tooth, forged bronze, turquoise and leather, $2,500, Maxfield, L.A., 310-274-8800; maxfieldla .com. Love Adorned 14-karat yellow gold signet ring, $1,400, Love Adorned, S.M., 310267-7720; loveadorned.com. David Yurman Petrvs Lion signet pinky ring in 18-karat gold, $2,100, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Santoni Foster slipper in

soft calfskin, $960; santonishoes.com. p.64 Valentino men’s denim jacket, $1,850, and men’s denim jeans, $1,195; valentino.com. Lisa Eisner Golden Power cuff in bronze, copper and white brass, $3,000, Maxfield, L.A., 310-274-8800; maxfieldla.com. David Yurman Signet ring with black onyx in 18-karat gold, $2,900, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Nick Fouquet Heatherton, $1,225, Nick Fouquet, Venice, 310-310-2315; nickfouquet.com. Berluti Elio sandals in brown Venezia leather, $910, Neiman Marcus, B.H., 310-550-5900; berluti.com. p.66 Haider Ackermann Bolivar blue silk shirt, $1,360, and beige snake silver leather shoes, $1,610; haiderackermann. com. 3.1 Phillip Lim reversible cropped elastic-waist pajama pant, $495, 3.1 Phillip Lim stores; 31philliplim.com. Love Adorned Vintage 14-karat yellow gold signet ring, $1,400, Love Adorned, S.M., 310-267-7720; loveadorned. David Yurman Petrvs Lion Signet Pinky ring in 18-karat gold, $2,100, Cable Classics Narrow cuff bracelet, 5.5 mm, 18-karat gold, $3,500, and Sky cuff bracelet in 18-karat gold, $5,500, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Nick Fouquet Heatherton hat, $1,225, Nick Fouquet, Venice, 310-310-2315, Maxfield, L.A., 310-274-8800; maxfieldla.com. p.67 Versace Biscuit trench coat, $2,195, sleeveless stretch jersey shirt, $775, and Biscuit pleated pant, $1,125; versace.com. David Yurman Cable Classics Narrow cuff bracelet in 18-karat gold, $3,500, Sky cuff bracelet in 18-karat gold, $5,500, and Petrvs Lion signet pinky ring in 18-karat gold, $2,100, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Love Adorned Vintage 14-karat yellow gold signet ring, $1,400, Love Adorned, S.M., 310-267-7720; loveadorned.com. p.69 Bottega Veneta jacket in dusty rose crisp cotton linen, $2,250, knitwear in dusty rose soft carded cashmere yarn, $1,380, and pants in dusty rose crisp cotton linen, $790, Bottega Veneta, 800845-6790. David Yurman Signet ring with black onyx in 18-karat gold, $2,900, and Cable Classics Signet ring 18-karat gold, $2,900, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Santoni Colin monk shoes in calfskin, $980; santonishoes.com. p.70 Moncler Gamme Bleu Pantalone and snapfront shirt, prices upon request, Moncler, B.H., 424-354-4562; store.moncler.com. David Yurman signet ring with black onyx in 18-karat gold, $2,900, David Yurman, B.H.; davidyurman.com. Love Adorned Vintage, 18-karat yellow gold and diamond Cari Bucher ring, $5,000, 14-karat yellow gold signet ring, $1,400, Love Adorned, S.M., 310-267-7720; loveadorned.com. p.71 Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Teddy jacket, $4,890, and short sleeve T-shirt, $450, Saint Laurent, B.H., 310-271-4110; ysl.com. Givenchy pants, similar styles available at givenchy.com. Lisa Eisner Shaw Buckle simbircite, forged bronze and handcrafted leather belt, $3,500, Maxfield, L.A., 310-2748800; maxfieldla.com. Love Adorned Vintage

14-karat yellow gold signet ring, $1,400, Love Adorned, S.M., 310.267.7720; loveadorned.com. David Yurman Cable Classics Narrow cuff bracelet in 18-karat gold, $3,500, Sky cuff bracelet in 18-karat gold, $5,500, and Petrvs Lion signet pinky ring in 18-karat gold, $2,100, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Santoni Colin High Desert boot in calfskin, $1,250; santonishoes.com. p.72 Tom Ford velvet cloud camouflage jacket, $4,890, similar items available at tomford.com. Alexander McQueen ivory silk shirt with ruffle detail, $735, Alexander McQueen, L.A., 323-782-4983; alexandermcqueen.com. Any Old Iron sequin trousers, $350; shopaoi.com. David Yurman, signet ring with black onyx in 18-karat gold, $2,900, and Cable Classics Narrow cuff bracelet in 18-karat gold, $3,500, David Yurman, B.H.; davidyurman.com. Christian Louboutin Crapamale flat white leather lugsole dress shoes with silver rounded stud details, $1,545, Christian Louboutin Men’s boutique, W.H., 310-652-5700. p.74 Gucci light blue silk duchesse bomber with embroidered patch details, $7,500, black technical jersey hooded sweatshirt with jacquard trim details, $1,200, live red cotton drill vintage pants with grosgrain detail, $1,150, Gucci, B.H., 310-2783451; gucci.com. David Yurman signet ring with black onyx in 18-karat gold, $2,900, and Petrvs Lion signet pinky ring in 18-karat gold, $2,100, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Love Adorned Vintage 14-karat yellow gold signet ring, $1,400, Love Adorned, S.M., 310-267-7720; loveadorned.com. Oliveira Flat navy and tan mixed material slip-on shoes with crest detail, $895, Christian Louboutin Men’s boutique, W.H., 310-652-5700; christianlouboutin.com.

bronze, $1,200, faceted metal signet ring in 18-karat gold, $2,550, Petrvs Lion signet ring in 18-karat gold, $1,000, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Jimmy Choo velvet mix in dark ruby and dark ocean, $750, select Jimmy Choo stores, 866-5246687; jimmychoo.com. p.96 John Varvatos rose jacquard jacket, $1,298, and motor city pant, $348; johnvarvatos.com. David Yurman Dharma Wheel amulet with diamonds, $650, Medium Box chain necklace, $340, Anvil chain bracelet with bronze, $1,200, Exotic Stone signet ring with black onyx, $395, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman .com. Hermès Marseille braided paper cotton ribbon hat, $520, Hermès, B.H., 310-278-6440; hermes.com. Christian Louboutin St Ordre flat version rougissime veau velours, pony safari, grosgrain, $895; christianlouboutin.com. p.97 Hermès cotton toile suit in cobalt, $3,575, and cotton adjustable collar shirt in silex, $580, Hermès boutiques, 800-441-4488; hermes.com. Ralph Lauren dark brown calfskin belt, $295, Ralph Lauren, B.H., 310-281-7200; ralphlauren.com. Cartier Clé de Cartier watch, 40 mm, 18-karat white gold, $33,900, Cartier, 800-227-8437; cartier.com. David Yurman Exotic Stone signet ring with black onyx, $395, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. p.98 Michael Kors wool coat, $1,598, striped poplin shirt, $228, wide trouser, $198, and belt, $128; michaelkors.com. Cartier Santos de Cartier necklace, 18-karat yellow gold, $7,450, and Clé de Cartier watch, 40 mm, 18-karat yellow gold, $31,600, Cartier, B.H., 310-275-4272; cartier.com. p.100 Diesel shirt, similar options available at diesel.com. David Yurman small fluted chain necklace in 18-karat gold, $4,900, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. p.101 Ralph Lauren black printed deco crepe formal sport coat, $5,995, white poplin dress shirt, $695, and black barathea wool tuxedo pant, $895, Ralph Lauren stores; ralphlauren.com. Cartier Calibre de Cartier watch, large model, steel, 18-karat rose gold, $12,400, Cartier, 800-2278437; cartier.com. David Yurman Petrvs Horse signet ring with an accent of 22-karat gold, $495, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Gucci velvet evening slipper with snake, $980, Gucci, B.H., 310-2783451; gucci.com. RH Modern Milo Baughman chair, $6,295, Hudson Shagreen tray square coffee table, $950, and Orbiter II task lamp by Robert Sonneman, $799, RH Modern, 8772 Beverly Blvd., W.H.; rhmodern.com.

Shopping Guide SMOKE SHOW p.92 Louis Vuitton peak lapel jacket, $2,300, shirt, $850, and classic zigzag pant, $750, select Louis Vuitton stores, 866-884-8866; louisvuitton.com. David Yurman Chevron stacked rings, $650/set of three, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman .com. Gucci velvet evening slipper with Donald Duck embroidery, $1,690, Gucci, B.H., 310-278-3451; gucci.com. p.94 Salvatore Ferragamo Bone cotton suit jacket, $1,950, striped cotton button-down shirt, $300, Bone cotton suiting trousers, $690, Salvatore Ferragamo, B.H., 310-273-9990; Salvatore Ferragamo, 866-337-7242; ferragamo.com. Cartier Santos de Cartier necklace, 18-karat yellow gold, $7,450, Cartier, B.H., 310-2754272; cartier.com. Bailey of Hollywood Thurman hat, $150; baileyhats.com. Jimmy Choo Sloane feathered loafers in black and white, $1,495, select Jimmy Choo stores, 866-524-6687; jimmychoo.com. p.95 Roberto Cavalli jacket $3,225, vest, $1,450, trousers $2,255, and scarf, price upon request, Roberto Cavalli, B.H., 310-276-6006; robertocavalli.com. Cartier Clé de Cartier watch, 40 mm, 18-karat yellow gold, $31,600, Cartier, B.H., 310-275-4272; cartier.com. David Yurman Anvil chain bracelet with

PHOTO FINISH p.106 Joe’s vintage denim jacket, $298, Joe’s, S.M., 310-458-6161; joesjeans.com. Dsquared2 men’s shirt, $207, and men’s jeans, $465, Dsquared2, B.H., 310-888-0117; dsquared2.com. Buccellati white gold Andro Chrono watch, $15,500, Buccellati, B.H., 310-276-7022; buccellati.com. David Yurman heirloom streamline signet ring, $395, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Santoni Clean Icon, $540; santonishoes.com.

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SAN DIEGO Perfector of the live-work-play balance, San Diego isn’t just about the beach. Pack your bags for a weekend amid Downtown’s bustling city scene

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“I think most people think of San Diego as a surf-centered, beachy town, which is only half the story,” says Michael Fuerstman, co-founder and creative director of the locale’s newly minted Pendry boutique hotel (pendryhotels.com). “I like showing off the more citycentric, urban, cutting-edge parts of San Diego, too.” Perhaps this is why the young entrepreneur has firmly planted his establishment (a next-gen offshoot of his father’s Montage Hotels & Resorts) amid the culturally thriving Gaslamp Quarter. Here, his local haunts. • Cantina Mayahuel An incredible selection of tequila and mezcal—I feel like I get an education in both every time I visit. And the food is authentic, not fussy, and unbelievably good. 2934 Adams Ave., S.D. • Kettner Exchange The rooftop is like a big outdoor Southern California living room and it pulls a great crowd. It’s a cool place to catch a sunset and have a cocktail or two and some snacks. kettnerexchange.com. • Torrey Pines Golf Course An epic golf course that’s home to an annual PGA tour and has hosted the U.S. Open. It’s open to the public, and it’s right on the Pacific. torreypinesgolfcourse .com. • Petco Park I’d put it up against any baseball stadium in the U.S.; it’s the best mix of atmosphere, weather, food, beer and location. sandiego.padres.mlb.com. • Lone Flag A great menswear store in Flower Hill—they’ve got a nice aesthetic, cool mix of fashionable and comfortable clothes and home goods, and the guys that run the shop are really good people. loneflag.co. •

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Three days after moving to Los Angeles in 2008, Austin, Texas-bred actor Glen Powell had his first official Hollywood moment when he found himself at a dinner, seated serendipitously next to one of his heroes: Dustin Hoffman. “And he was like, ‘Hey, you look familiar,’” recounts Powell, 28. Hoffman had seen the actor in one of his earliest films, Denzel Washington’s The Great Debaters, and been impressed. “[Hoffman] is one of my favorite actors of all time, and I was like, ‘Yeah, you too man,’” he says. Soon after, reality hit. “The stakes of the town are quickly shoved upon you, and you realize it’s tough,” continues Powell, now a resident of Beachwood Canyon. Eventually, in 2016, he landed Richard Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!! and a role as astronaut John Glenn in the Oscar-nominated drama Hidden Figures. Next, Powell stars opposite Nicholas Hoult in Netflix’s April release, Sand Castle, a war drama for which he underwent intense military training with the Jordanian special forces. “All of a sudden, you get somebody who believes in you—and slowly but surely you get to start choosing roles,” explains Powell, who is currently in London filming the screen adaptation of the bestselling novel The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society alongside Lily James. “That’s the nice part lately. I’m getting to sit back and go, ‘Oh, let’s do good movies.’” • LINDZI SCHARF

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