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TOC 1 Features 130 NIGHT RIDER Model Alexandra Agoston flips the switch on the season’s best after-hours looks.

146 SIREN SONG Inspired by her California surrounds, chanteuse Lana Del Rey finds that life imitates art.

154 NO RESERVATIONS As he celebrates Mr Chow’s 50th anniversary, M, the Renaissance man formerly known as Michael Chow, sits down for a candid conversation with fellow artist Jonas Wood.

146 On Our Cover LANA DEL REY wearing a GUCCI dress and bodysuit, ALEXANDRA JULES earrings, and a LYNN BAN ring. Photography by VICTOR DEMARCHELIER. Styling by ALISON EDMOND. Hair by TEDDY CHARLES at The Wall Group. Makeup by KATE LEE at The Wall Group using Chanel Palette Essentielle.

162 GROUND CONTROL Trekking across the Salton Sea in earth tones and tough accessories, model Issa Lish goes to extremes.

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62 FOUNDER’S LETTER A stylish spring awakening.

64 C PEOPLE Who’s who behind the scenes of C.

66 BEHIND THE SCENES 68 #CMYCALIFORNIA Song of Style’s Aimee Song soaks up the Golden State scenery.

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71 C WHAT’S HOT Zoë Buckman’s newest art installlation packs a punch. Behind the seams with designer Jesse Kamm.

83 C FASHION From punk to plaid, the season’s most desirable trends. Lensman Paolo Roversi celebrates Dior.

101 C BEAUTY What’s new in the world of microcurrent. Shiva Rose spills her beauty secrets. A makeup nod to ’60s mod.

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107 C DESIGN Reflections by Raven Kauffman. The Other Half flower shop puts down roots in Koreatown.

113 C MENU High-spirited offerings from Monk Provisions. L.A. native Nyesha Arrington pays homage to her hometown.

119 C TRAVEL Digital denizen Garance Doré sets her sights on Morocco.

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174 SHOPPING GUIDE 176 WHEN IN Kaleidoscopic Hayes Valley.

178 PHOTO FINISH Camila Morrone takes on the family biz.

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CONTENTS

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This past winter has been a brutal one for parts of our state, with the December fires in the Ventura, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties, the latter of which gave way to devastating mudslides for our neighbors in Montecito. Having been temporarily evacuated from my beloved hometown due to this disastrous turn of events, I hold on to the comforting knowledge that the good days here far outweigh the bad. Across California, there’s so much to look forward to this spring, including one of my favorite distractions: the March fashion issue, chock-full of interesting and unique statements from style to song! Take our cover subject, Lana Del Rey, who recently embarked on a world tour to celebrate her latest album, Lust for Life. Using her voice in more than just lyrical ways, she is a force for her legions of fans. Photographed by Victor Demarchelier in Malibu on a sunny Saturday, Del Rey arrived to set excited to tackle the shoot, having checked into a hotel the evening before to find her room full of C Magazines (coincidentally—Scout’s honor!). She took a video and shared it with us on set as a sign of a great shoot ahead; I’m sure you’ll agree she was right. Speaking of epic photo shoots, we captured the best of the season’s trends on location around the state. I don’t think California offers a more dramatic setting than the Salton Sea, with its postapocalyptic, Mad Max sensibility. With raw, natural elements as a backdrop, the images shot by Beau Grealy are nothing less than exquisite. And a gritty part of Downtown Los Angeles served as the perfect setting for a night shoot by Alistair Taylor-Young, featuring futuristic fashion mixed with a feminine touch. Also in this issue: M, formerly known as Michael Chow, the man at the helm of the Mr Chow empire, has made it his life’s passion to immerse himself in all forms of culture. His restaurants always have art as a basis of their design principles, with Warhols and Basquiats peppering the walls—evidence of his friendships with these famous talents. Over the course of M’s fascinating 50-year career, he has also returned to his own calling as an artist, and his work is now collected and shown all over the world. To mark this golden anniversary, a new coffee-table book celebrates his glittering accomplishments. Sitting down with fellow artist Jonas Wood, M waxes eloquent on everything from portraits to Richard Prince. A fashionable life, indeed. It brings to mind a quote from poet Richard Eberhart, who defined style as “the perfection of a point of view.” Taking this definition to heart, I personally am thrilled that our “view” is one that involves the Pacific Ocean, beautiful beaches and seriously stunning topography. At the end of the day, for me, it makes it all worthwhile.

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C PEOPLE Who’s who behind the scenes of this month’s issue, plus their favorite California places

Victor Demarchelier Issa Lish “The world is much bigger than you think, but I didn’t quite understand how big until I started traveling,” says model Issa Lish, who found herself in the Salton Sea for “Ground Control,” p.162. The Mexico City native, who now calls New York home, has been featured in Vogue and W Magazine. She has walked the runway for Versace, Chanel and Tommy Hilfiger. C SPOTS • In-N-Out, because we don’t have this delight on the East Coast • Joshua Tree is the most beautiful park I’ve ever seen • Rodeo Drive—I grew up watching Pretty Woman and there’s something so magical about that street

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“I have always been a fan of Lana [Del Rey]’s music so it was a real treat for me to meet and work with her,” says makeup artist Kate Lee. “She is a dream to paint!” The Los Angeles-based Brit has worked with C from the very beginning, and has also amassed 12 years as a Chanel celebrity makeup artist with a client roster featuring Rooney Mara, Charlize Theron and Dakota Johnson. C SPOTS • The Raymond is one of my favorite restaurants in Pasadena. The building itself is an old carriage house and it’s tucked away under a bridge • Amsterdam Modern in Highland Park for notable midcentury designer furniture • The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, where I enjoy a few quiet hours and gather inspiration

Jonas Wood Alexandra Agoston A muse to Jean-Paul Gaultier, model Alexandra Agoston has appeared in publications such as W Magazine, Elle and Purple. Having worked with photographers such as Steven Klein and Craig McDean, the New York-based Australian native posed for lensman Alistair Taylor-Young in the feature “Night Rider,” p.130. “This was such a fun shoot,” she says. “It felt like we had stepped into a cult movie and I was in a secret part of L.A. I had never seen before.” C 64 MARCH 2018

“I grew up in a collecting family,” says L.A.-based artist Jonas Wood. “My sister used to play piano in front of this giant [Francis] Bacon painting. I must’ve absorbed something there.” Known for merging many facets of his life into a single composition, Wood has work permanently residing in some of California’s most recognized museums, such as The Broad, Hammer Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. In “No Reservations,” p.154, he interviews the artist and restaurateur M, formerly known as Michael Chow. C SPOTS • I spend a lot of time at my own studio because I like to work • I enjoy taking my kids to Malibu Beach near Point Dume and being by the water • Staples Center for basketball games

WRITTEN BY ERICKA FRANKLIN. LISH: PEDJA G. LEE: MARY ROZZI. AGOSTON: CHRIS COLLS. WOOD: RAINER HOSCH.

“Working with Lana [Del Rey] was amazing,” says Victor Demarchelier of shooting this month’s cover star for “Siren Song,” p.146. “She was so laid back and cool.” The New York-based photographer has a fine arts background, and has shot subjects spanning Big Sean to Naomi Watts for Interview and Vogue. C SPOTS • West Hollywood’s Petit Ermitage for a rooftop breakfast • The Petersen Automotive Museum on Wilshire is incredible, even if you don’t like cars • Giorgio Baldi, my favorite restaurant in L.A.

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Photographer Alistair Taylor-Young zooms in on a wistful Alexandra Agoston during our Downtown L.A. night shoot, p.130.

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Photographer Rainer Hosch snaps artist and legendary Mr Chow restaurateur M inside his new Vernon art studio, p.154.

Fashion designer Jesse Kamm takes time out in her new Mount Washington studio, p.78.

Model Issa Lish hitches a ride on the back of digital tech David Angel on location at the Salton Sea, p.162.

Camila Morrone steps into the spotlight in Giorgio Armani for this month’s Photo Finish, p.178.

DEL REY, LISH, AGOSTON (3): ALISON EDMOND. CHOW: MAYA HARRIS. KAMM: JESSICA SAMPLE. MORRONE: MARK GRIFFIN CHAMPION.

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Since launching her digital lifestyle platform, Song of Style, 10 years ago, Aimee Song has grown from a pioneering fashion blogger to an international sensation, making the Forbes “30 Under 30” list, garnering more than 4.7 million Instagram followers, and penning a New York Times bestseller, Capture Your Style. Amid it all, the globe-trotting, Los Angeles-based style star and interior designer runs the Two Songs clothing label with her sister, Dani, designing California streetwear-inspired T-shirts and sweaters. songofstyle.com.

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Champ, 2016: An earlier version of artist ZOË BUCKMAN’s sculpture, from a private collection.

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Winning Streak Sunset Boulevard has long been synonymous with spectacle; the latest example comes with a thought-provoking message. On Feb. 27—just in time for the Oscars— London-born, New York-based artist Zoë Buckman, whose work has appeared at the Pulse and Art Basel contemporary art fairs, will unveil her feminist installation Champ, a rotating sculpture measuring 9 feet in diameter and comprising a white neon uterus with boxing gloves in place of ovaries. Installed in front of The Standard,

Hollywood at a height of 43 feet (and on view through February 2019), the work’s location is highly intentional, says Buckman: “The visual landscape on Sunset is saturated with billboard images of women; it made sense to juxtapose [Champ] against the sexual objectification portrayed there.” The piece was conceived before the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements rocked Hollywood, but the current climate has certainly made the work take on more significance. Buckman and the Art

Production Fund (APF), which secured funding for the project via fashion label Alice and Olivia, found a willing partner in the city of West Hollywood, and throughout 2018, APF will host public programs and discussions inspired by Champ. “It represents many things that deserve protection,” says Buckman. “I’m really excited about taking it beyond an object, and making it into an opportunity for social engagement.” zoebuckman.com. • LESLEY M.M. BLUME

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Hancock Park-based artist Jason Trotter creates geometric triptychs rendered in vivid acrylic swaths that call out for wall domination. “The correlation from panel to panel allows a larger story to be told,” says Trotter, a former fashion and celebrity publicist who parlayed his longtime hobby into a full-time pursuit last year, when he listed his works on the e-commerce design site Chairish. Interior designers around the country, including Carolina de Neufville, who commissioned pieces for Veronica Beard’s new Melrose Place store, snapped up his works. Also on deck: The Chairish Print Shop, for which nine artists created exclusive prints, and Saatchi Art’s inaugural The Other Art Fair in L.A. (March 15-18), featuring the works of 100 emerging artists. trotterstudio.com.

“When our customer comes in here, we’ve already done the work for her,” explains Shop Good founder Leah Kirpalani of her meticulously researched, toxinfree inventory. The North Park beauty and wellness boutique (complete with a room for holistic treatments) opened in late 2017 as an extension of Kirpalani’s Good Life website, which she created after overcoming her own chronic illness. The store’s cult brands include RMS Beauty, Cocokind and Australia’s TMF cosmetics line. 3030 N. Park Way, S.D., 619-501-5362; good-life.co.

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Golden Age Last year marked two decades since the untimely death of Gianni Versace, so it’s fitting that his sister Donatella chose his legacy as her inspiration for the Spring/Summer 2018 collection. Showcasing reworks of Versace’s iconic Hollywood prints, signature golden Medusa and baroque motifs, and of course the glamorous metal mesh evening dresses, Gianni’s original supermodels paraded down the catwalk one more time to the tune of George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90.” 248 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-205-3921; versace.com.

From left: DONATELLA VERSACE takes a bow with a cast of ’90s supermodel legends in Milan. Oro Tribute Baroque bracelet, $850.

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WHAT’S HOT shareable fare, such as Dungeness crab fondue, and crisp hen-of-the-woods mushrooms served with a sour cream and allium dip. Torres’ ambitious cocktail program, meanwhile, proves that waste reduction and delicious innovation are compatible pursuits. “We try to use things to their full extent,” he explains. So, citrus rinds are used for clarified milk punches instead of going straight to the landfill, and spent milk from a nearby cafe is turned into house-made yogurt. Sustainability efforts

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NEW Leaf Lazy Bear chef David Barzelay and bar director Nicolas Torres have expanded their repertoire at True Laurel, an intimate venue they opened in December. The pair worked with artist and designer Nicholas Roberto on the casual space, which reflects the creativity of its Mission District locale. The menu by Barzelay (who was named Best Chef 2016 by Food & Wine) and chef de cuisine Geoff Davis highlights LOS ANGELES

Pen Pals Continuing its quest to promote the benefits of cannabis, L.A.’s Dosist released its limited-edition wellness kits including Core 200, featuring four formulated dose pens: Bliss, Sleep, Calm and Relief.

Zen Zone A good night’s rest takes on a whole new meaning with the launch of seven Wellness Rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Catering to every whim of the health-conscious traveler, rooms include exercise equipment by Peloton and Alo Yoga, circadian lighting to regulate sleep, guided meditation videos by Deepak Chopra and a Cleveland Clinic-approved menu of inroom dining options. Maximize the self-care experience with a trip to the spa for rejuvenating treatments such as the newly introduced JetSet Refresh facial ($320/80 min.) and the Surrender massage ($280/80 min.). Rooms from $635/night. 300 S. Doheny Dr., L.A., 310-273-2222; fourseasons.com/losangeles.

can in fact “open new doors to culinary practices and new flavors,” Torres says, which the team further explores in True Laurel’s additional eight-seat bar, dedicated to serving the chefs’ unconventional tasting menus. 753 Alabama St., 415-341-0020; truelaurelsf.com.

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Au Naturel Site-specific land artist Andy Goldsworthy creates impossibly beautiful natural environments in Leaning Into the Wind, a film by Thomas Riedelsheimer, shot 16 years after his mesmerizing original, Rivers and Tides. Here, an older Goldsworthy painstakingly shapes clay in San Francisco’s Presidio and elm leaf patterns in Scotland. “There’s a sense of ‘Where will this lead? What will I make?’” says Goldsworthy, in the film. His ephemeral answers are breathtaking. Opens March 9; leaningintothewind.com.

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1. BON IVER 22, A Million album. 2. IRENE NEUWIRTH 18-karat gold and mixed stone necklace, price upon request, Irene Neuwirth, W.H. 3. PETRA COLLINS: COMING OF AGE by Petra Collins (Rizzoli New York, $45). 4. OUAI Wave Spray, $26/5 oz., theouai.com. 5. MOSCHINO Pre-Fall 2018. 6. PRADA nylon beltbag, $1,020, prada.com. 7. HANES X KARLA The Crop T-shirt, $30, xkarla.com. 8. CHANEL Coco Crush earrings, $5,900, chanel.com. 9. A PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES by Howard Zinn (Harper, $40). 10. JENNIFER FISHER Spicy Salt, $12, jenniferfisherjewelry.com. 11. NEWBARK Liza Mule in Caramel velvet, $385, newbark.com. 12. CROFT ALLEY’s house-made ALLEY yogurt with chlorophyll and market berries, 8428 Melrose Pl., L.A.

WRITTEN BY MELISSA GOLDSTEIN. WELCH PORTRAIT, HANES X KARLA (2): MATTHEW WELCH. BON IVER ALBUM: COURTESY OF SHOREFIRE MEDIA, ART BY ERIC TIMOTHY CARLSON. PETRA COLLINS: COMING OF AGE: COURTESY OF RIZZOLI NEW YORK. RUNWAY: COURTESY OF MOSCHINO. A PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES: COURTESY OF HARPERCOLLINS. CROFT ALLEY DISH: COURTESY OF CROFT ALLEY.

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WHAT’S HOT Studio Visit

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BALANCING Act

JESSICA SAMPLE

Designer JESSE KAMM sits on a Donald Juddinspired couch she built with her husband, LUKE BROWER, in her Mount Washington studio.

MIXING TOUGHNESS WITH FEMININITY AT WORK AND AT HOME, JESSE KAMM REDEFINES HAVING IT ALL Designer Jesse Kamm, the woman behind the high-waist canvas sailor pants that are de rigueur for Los Angeles’ eastside fashion set, had already formed an emotional attachment to her Mount Washington studio, set down the hill from her home, when it came up for sale last summer. The previous owner, Little Flower Candy Co. founder Christine Moore, is a friend, and while Kamm, a 5-foot-11inch former model, insisted the timing for expanding her brand (which launched in 2005) wasn’t right, Moore sounded a rallying cry. “She said, ‘Honey, opportunity never comes at an opportune time,’ ” Kamm recalls with naked admiration. The sun-dappled kitchen where Moore’s cult sea-salt caramels were born—and

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A stack of Kamm pants (above) echoes the colors of TODD COLE’s Untitled (yellow red blue black), 2011.

In Kamm’s minimal studio, a pair of RUSSEL WRIGHT chairs pull up to a table made by her husband. From top right: The designer, wearing her signature silhouette in Dark Blue American Denim. Kamm’s personal office effects. A color-coded array from the line.

where a tangle of untamed wisteria vines bursts wild through the window—now serves as an office for Kamm’s husband and the brand’s chief operating officer, Luke Brower, with whom she has an 8-year-old son, Julien. In the back rooms, stacks of Kamm pants in new and reissued saturated hues line the walls, and a rack containing samples from Spring 2018—“an ode to my rural Illinois roots,” she says—stands nearby. “We’re introducing bib overalls,” she adds. The furnishings throughout are testament to Team Kamm’s scrappy spirit, from the marble-topped coffee table in the front room—a DIY project whose materials were sourced on Craigslist—to the handmade Donald Judd-inspired sofa and utilitarian Douglas fir and pine dining table, constructed by Brower. Works by the couple’s talented friends grace the white walls: a sunset-washed landscape photograph by Todd Cole, an abstract mobile by Claire Oswalt, paintings by Annie Costello Brown, and ceramics by Bari Ziperstein and Victoria Morris. “I’m surrounded by my people,” Kamm says. It’s this kinship with fellow independent creatives that drives her desire to keep things small—limiting distribution to 25 stores worldwide, despite an evergrowing demand for Kamm’s take on ladylike workwear. The scale of the business also enables her hard-won lifestyle: The

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A Georgia O’Keeffe-worthy vignette on the mantel. Below: Hard at work in Spring 2018 bib overalls.

family moves to Panama three months out of the year, surfing and living in an off-thegrid home they built themselves. “My goals are to be happy, stay healthy, stay inspired and keep making things that I want to wear—and hopefully other people will want to wear them, too,” she says. “And if that all comes to an end? I dunno… surf more? Write a kids’ book? We’ll morph. That’s what we do.” jessekamm.com. • MELISSA GOLDSTEIN

WHAT’S HOT Spotlight

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A NEW FASHION TOME IS A FRONTROW LOOK AT RUNWAY HISTORY In our modern era of Instagrammable everything, the phrase “New York Fashion Week” conjures visions of bloggerfestooned front rows and bottomless Champagne. But once upon a time, the New York runways were the place where a bad Women’s Wear Daily review could break one’s career, department store buyers came from all over the country to buy, and names including Bill Blass and Perry Ellis put America on the map as the casually cool sportswear capital of the world. From its founding as a trade event by publicist Eleanor Lambert in 1943, to today’s era of digital disruption, New York Fashion Week’s history is dissected and celebrated in American Runway: 75 Years of Fashion and the Front Row (Abrams Books, $65), a new coffee-table tome written by Booth Moore, The Hollywood Reporter style and fashion news director (and former Los Angeles Times fashion critic), in collaboration with the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

“It tells the story of how a group of kick-ass women got the American fashion industry off the ground,” says Moore, whose book—which includes a forward written by Diane von Furstenberg—tells of American fashion’s rise during World War II, when French fashion houses were closed and the timing was ripe for the rise of James Galanos, and later, Donna Karan and Calvin Klein. While 7th Avenue is American Runway’s focus, the City of Angels is also represented by way of Hollywood’s own runway: the red carpet and stylists—Rachel Zoe and Cristina Ehrlich, included—who adorn it. “It’s interesting to write about being in Hollywood,” Moore says, noting the celebrity “front-row show”—aka the catwalkadjacent fashionistas who are photographed at a designer’s fashion week presentation—is instrumental in bringing American fashion awareness to the masses. After all, she adds, “That’s how the runway became a stage.” • ERIN WEINGER

MODELS AT ISAAC MIZRAHI: RON GALELLA LTD./WIREIMAGE/GETTY IMAGES. BACKSTAGE AT PROENZA SCHOULER AND AMERICAN RUNWAY COVER (2): CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON/MAGNUM PHOTOS. CRAWFORD AT DONNA KARAN: GEORGE CHINSEE/PENSKE MEDIA/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK. EVANGELISTA AT ANNA SUI: THOMAS IANNACCONE/PENSKE MEDIA/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK.

Clockwise from left: MEGHAN DOUGLAS, CHRISTY TURLINGTON, KATE MOSS and NAOMI CAMPBELL at the ISAAC MIZRAHI Spring/Summer 1994 show. Backstage at the PROENZA SCHOULER Fall/Winter 2008 show. CINDY CRAWFORD reclines on the runway at the DONNA KARAN Fall/Winter 1992 show. LINDA EVANGELISTA during the ANNA SUI Fall/Winter 1993 show. An image from the DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Fall/Winter 2008 show graces the cover of AMERICAN RUNWAY.

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On Point

COURTESY OF BALENCIAGA

Fashion is always a reflection of our time, and the Spring/Summer 2018 season is no exception. With collections that illustrate intriguing combinations of femininity and strength, danger and comfort, empowerment and fluidity, there is a “wear what you will” attitude ready for the taking. • ALISON EDMOND

BALENCIAGA Cardinal Spike pumps, similar styles available, balenciaga.com.

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1. PERRIN PARIS Mini Attelage bag, $1,400, perrinparis.com. 2. OSCAR DE LA RENTA paint splatter Mariacarla PVC pumps, $890, Oscar de la Renta, C.M. 3. VALENTINO GARAVANI transparent medium shoulder bag, $2,295, Valentino, C.M. 4. SOPHIA WEBSTER Dina slides, $225, sophiawebster.com. 5. ALTUZARRA Shadow bag, $1,995, Barneys New York, B.H. 6. DIOR DiorClub1 visor, price upon request, Dior, B.H. 7. OFF-WHITE C/O JIMMY CHOO Claire 100 floral pointed-toe pumps, $1,350, Jimmy Choo, B.H. 8. TIBI PVC snap corset, $395, tibi.com. 9. GIORGIO ARMANI shoes, $925, Giorgio Armani, B.H. 10. ILANIO Orbis Red Light backpack, $295, ilanio.com. 11. BALENCIAGA Ville bag with cape, $3,100, balenciaga .com. 12. MARCO DE VINCENZO satin sandals with Perspex and crystal platform, $1,170, marcodevincenzo.com. 13. CHANEL bag, $3,700, Chanel, B.H.

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CHANEL Spring/Summer 2018.

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BALMAIN Spring/Summer 2018.

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1. LOUIS VUITTON Bionic earrings with rings, price upon request, Louis Vuitton, B.H. 2. BALLY B Turn bag, $1,795, bally.com. 3. PACO RABANNE Sequin Iconic bag, $1,690, neimanmarcus.com. 4. HILFIGER COLLECTION Mesh Star ankle boots, $390, tommy.com. 5. COACH 1941 crystal collar necklace, similar styles available, coach.com. 6. TOD’S Mini Gommino bag, $2,145, Tod’s, B.H. 7. ALEXANDER McQUEEN Goya leather heels, $1,180, alexandermcqueen.com. 8. RED VALENTINO Flower Puzzle shoulder bag, similar styles available, redvalentino .com. 9. PRADA shoes, price upon request, Prada, B.H. 10. THE OFFICE OF ANGELA SCOTT Quinn laptop case, $375, The Office Of Angela Scott, L.A. 11. SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO Anja bucket bag in small, $3,950, Saint Laurent, B.H. 12. VERSACE Tribute Baroque Embroidered Vitello over-the-knee boots, $12,325, Versace, B.H. 13. GUCCI studded crystal pumps, $1,890, Gucci, B.H.

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1. BAUBLEBAR Contessa Tassel earrings, $38, baublebar.com. 2. DOLCE & GABBANA red heartshaped bag, $4,595, Dolce & Gabbana, B.H. 3. MAX MARA Silk Slippers with tassels, $665, Max Mara, C.M. 4. SANDRO belt, $150, Sandro, B.H. 5. SANTONI backpack, $1,600, santonishoes.com. 6. LONGCHAMP silk stole, $1,790, Longchamp, C.M. 7. MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION Peanut Kiki Scarf Handle Nappa Shoulder Bag, $990, michaelkors.com. 8. URBAN ZEN The Voyager Cross Body Bag, $1,495, Urban Zen, L.A. 9. ETRO belt, $400, and brooch, $913, Etro, B.H. 10. MAJE MBeads bag, $370, Maje, B.H. 11. TOM FORD frayed satin pumps, $1,290, Tom Ford, B.H. 12. FENDI Strap You with four mini bags, $3,250, fendi.com. 13. CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC small bucket bag, $1,695, and pom-pom, similar styles available, calvinklein.com. 14. BRUNELLO CUCINELLI slides with precious double fringe, $1,495, Brunello Cucinelli, C.M.

CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Spring/Summer 2018.

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FASHION Trend

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1. MARCO DE VINCENZO foldable Cotton Coated Suitcase, price upon request, marcodevincenzo.com. 2. AMÉLIE PICHARD Abag Rodeo, $800, ameliepichard.com. 3. BOTTEGA VENETA D’Orsay pumps, $990, Bottega Veneta, 800-845-6790. 4. N°21 tartan bag, $460, numeroventuno.com. 5. PIERRE HARDY Rally mules, $855, pierrehardy.com. 6. FENDI Tartan Mesh Sheer boots, $1,350, fendi.com. 7. SONIA RYKIEL cotton canvas bag, $840, soniarykiel .com. 8. CÉLINE 180 canvas lace-up sneakers, similar styles available, Nordstrom, S.D. 9. DIOR Slingback Ballerina, $850, Dior, B.H. 10. VALENTINO GARAVANI multicolor patchwork tote, $2,675, Valentino, L.A. 11. SACAI Patchwork sandals, $735, Saks Fifth Avenue, B.H. 12. MARNI leather and metal bag, $2,690, Marni, L.A. 13. LOEWE Bunny gingham mini bag, $1,490, Neiman Marcus, B.H.

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CHECKmate

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1. M MISSONI Raffia bag, $545, M Missoni, C.M. 2. STUART WEITZMAN Caprice in berry combo, $655, Stuart Weitzman, B.H. 3. ZIMMERMANN embroidered raffia belt bag, $395, Zimmermann, W.H. 4. MONCLER Evelyne Sandolo slides, $495, moncler.com. 5. CH CAROLINA HERRERA handcrafted silk earrings, $295, Carolina Herrera, B.H. 6. LORO PIANA Milky Way Grande Woven Stripes bag, $3,250, Loro Piana, B.H. 7. BEEK The Swallow sandals, $280, beekshop .com. 8. ROBERTO CAVALLI Waved Top leather bag, $3,650, robertocavalli.com. 9. HERMÈS silk woven sneakers, $1,150, Hermès, B.H. 10. MIU MIU bag, $1,230, Miu Miu, C.M. 11. SALVATORE FERRAGAMO woven wedges, similar styles available, Salvatore Ferragamo, B.H. 12. 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Basket tote, $595, 3.1 Phillip Lim, L.A. 13. VINCE Avani sandals, $195, Vince, Venice.

MARKET EDITOR: REBECCA RUSSELL. COURTESY OF MIU MIU. SEE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR DETAILS, P.174.

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FASHION Through Paolo Roversi’s lens, designs by Dior seem to transcend mere wardrobe. The Italian photographer creates poetic portraits, memorializing models such as a luminous Kate Moss, swathed in a transparent coat from the French fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2015 haute couture collection, in photo shoots for the likes of Vogue Paris, among others. Almost 100 such images buoy Dior Images: Paolo Roversi (Rizzoli New York, $125), a new 168-page tome. In his opening essay, philosopher Emanuele Coccia notes: “Fashion is nothing but the art of realizing visions.” Often soft in focus and inspired by Byzantine culture, Roversi’s vision is enthralling. After all, as he wrote to late Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani, “We tried to glorify these unique, extraordinary pieces, whose artisanal work often borders on magic.”

DIOR Spring/Summer 2015 haute couture collection by RAF SIMONS, featuring model KATE MOSS.

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BURBERRY Tri-Color Large Belt bag, $2,790.

Under the direction of new creative director Giovanni Morelli, Stuart Weitzman has reopened its Beverly Hills flagship, revealing a modern design replete with Lucite and polished metal against which the Pre-Fall 2018 collection is displayed. Seen throughout the decor, packaging and insoles is the brand’s freshly introduced signature shade: blue violet. 437 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-860-9600; stuartweitzman.com.

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The newly redesigned STUART WEITZMAN Rodeo Drive flagship boutique. Left: Knotted shoe, $525. Left

Sole LEGACY In the sneaker game for almost 90 years, Bally delves into its archives to resurrect a stylish quartet, including high-tops and running shoes accented in checkerboard and suede. 340 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-247-1012; 3333 Bristol St., Ste. 2255, C.M., 714-557-1914; bally.com.

BUCKLE UP

Inspired by the classic trench no less, Burberry’s Belt Bag, in two sizes— and in contrasting or monochromatic colors—is the go-to tote of the season. us.burberry.com.

BALLY Sofhia hightop trainer, $350.

WRITTEN BY KHANH T.L. TRAN. DIOR (2): PAOLO ROVERSI, FIRST PUBLISHED IN W MAGAZINE, APRIL 2015. STUART WEITZMAN STORE: COURTESY OF STUART WEITZMAN.

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FASHION

YASMIN WIJNALDUM in the MAJE Inora Jumpsuit, $445.

Major Milestone This spring, Maje founder Judith Milgrom is celebrating 20 years of designing the ultimate cool French girl wardrobe. Walking the line between masculine and feminine, practical and glamorous, Milgrom is unveiling items such as a striped skirt layered over shorts and a cocoon-sleeved dress suggestively ruched at the hip. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Unit 1880, Level 1, L.A., 310-286-0079; us.maje.com. BOTTEGA VENETA’s Camel Struzzo Tote, and lettering, prices upon request.

Rolling Solo Fashion maje “A bag that nobody else has” is how Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier describes the fruits of the Italian brand’s personalization service, which offers monograms in crocodile and a shadow stamp. 124 Geary St., S.F., 415-981-1700; bottegaveneta.com.

The unlikely partnership of sparkle and subtlety defines Tod’s limited-edition Gommino driving shoe, topped with a brass double-T accent and tinted in sophisticated shades of yellow, pink, brown or light blue. 3333 Bristol St., Ste. 2401, C.M., 714-556-0239; tods.com.

TOD’S Gommino driving shoe with double-T metal branded clamp adorned with crystals, $725.

THE Master Once at the creative helm of Emilio Pucci and Roberto Cavalli, Peter Dundas has pulled out all the stops in launching his new line, Dundas. His attention to detail is evident in the ornately beaded caftans, sheer lace dresses and pink fox-fur robe coats. As he notes, “This is a labor of love—clothes I love, for the women I love.” Elyse Walker, 15306 Antioch St., Pacific Palisades, 310-230-8882; 3444 Via Lido, N.B., 949-612-2646; fwrd.com.

WRITTEN BY KHANH T.L. TRAN. WIJNALDUM: MARK PECKMEZIAN.

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FASHION Jewelry Box

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1. VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Aux Portes du Jardin bracelet, price upon request, Van Cleef & Arpels, B.H. 2. BULGARI Serpenti bracelet, $121,000, Bulgari, B.H. 3. DAVID YURMAN Solari bead bracelet with white moonstone and diamonds, $1,250, David Yurman, B.H. 4. URSA MAJOR Wave cuff, $365, Esqueleto, Oakland. 5. BUCCELLATI bangle bracelet with blue enamel, price upon request, Buccellati, B.H. 6. DAVID WEBB Ball bracelet, price upon request, davidwebb .com. 7. JULIE VOS motherof-pearl cuff, $245, julievos.com. 8. TIFFANY 1837 ultrawide cuff, price upon request, Tiffany & Co., B.H. 9. HARRY WINSTON Incredibles diamond bracelet, price upon request, Harry Winston, C.M. 10. GORJANA Lola cuff, $125, Gorjana, Venice. 11. FOREVERMARK BY JADE TRAU Starburst bracelet, price upon request, forevermark.com. 12. MARCO BICEGO Jaipur cuff with semiprecious gemstones, $5,500, Saks Fifth Avenue, S.F. 13. HARRY KOTLAR Criss Cross Artisan Pave diamond bracelet, $35,870, Shreve & Co., S.F. 14. CARTIER Panthère de Cartier High Jewelry bracelet, price upon request, available by appointment, Cartier, B.H.

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DOLCE & GABBANA Spring/Summer 2018.

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Beauty opener

Model ALEXANDRA AGOSTON lights up the night with help from experts JO STRETTELL and CHRISTIAN MARC.

Dark Angel “The shoot was Blade Runner inspired—a beautiful woman swimming in moody colored lights and dark shadows. It’s gritty and a little seedy, but sexy,” says makeup artist Jo Strettell of the look she created for the “Night Rider” fashion feature, p.130. “I needed to use and place products that would work in these elements.” It was all about the eyes, explains the artist, who used Jillian Dempsey’s Khôl Eyeliner in Jet

Black ($20) smudged over the eye and her Lid Tint in Plum ($28) over the pencil for a “wet” effect, followed by layers of L’Oréal’s Voluminous Original Mascara ($7) to achieve clumpy black lashes designed to catch the light in a profile shot. On the face, she applied Glossier Priming Moisturizer ($22) for glow, with minimal foundation and a smudge of Glossier Cloud Paint in Dusk ($18) on the cheeks with a dab of lip gloss.

(Translate the look to real life by following the same steps, but pulling back on the amount of product.) Christian Marc kept the hair wet and sleek, mixing three Oribe products— Supershine Moisturizing Cream ($52), Smooth Style Serum ($54) and Star Glow Styling Wax ($42)—to get the right texture and shine. For daytime wear, apply the products to wet hair, comb through, and let dry. •

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1. DIOR Diorshow Pump‘N’Volume 090 Black Pump, $29.50, dior.com. 2. SHISEIDO Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Mask, $65, shiseido.com. 3. VERNON FRANÇOIS Dazzling Spritz Shine Spray, $24, sephora.com. 4. ANGELA CAGLIA Power Cleansing Balm, $150, angelacaglia .com. 5. NARS Orgasm Liquid Blush, $30, narscosmetics.com. 6. NATURA BISSÉ Diamond Drops Perfecting Essence and DNA Shield, $190, naturabisse.com. 7. FRENCH GIRL Rose Dorée Lumière Body Oil, $48, frenchgirlorganics.com. 8. CLÉ DE PEAU Luminizing Face Enhancer, $95, cledepeaubeaute.com. 9. CHRISTOPHE ROBIN Cleansing Volumizing Paste, $53, christopherobin.com. 10. FOREO Luna Mini 2, $139, foreo.com. 11. JO MALONE LONDON Geranium & Walnut Body Scrub, $55, jomalone.com. 12. SMASHBOX Photo Edit Eye Shadow Trio in Total Sceneshade, $22, sephora.com. 13. CLARE V. Angie Eau De Parfum, $95/50 mL, clarev.com.

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BEAUTY “Creating a sacred space in your home can make you feel closer to the rituals and awaken your desire to do more,” says SHIVA ROSE.

HEIR ATELIER Face Primer, $42.

Shiva Rose, a California-based alchemist and the creator of an eponymous beauty line, is debuting her first book, Whole Beauty (Artisan, $30), which chronicles her journey as a blogger for her lifestyle site, The Local Rose, and shares her wisdom on attaining both inner and outer beauty. The lush guide outlines Rose’s beauty regimens, Kundalini practices, essential oils and even Cleopatra’s Secret Bath recipe. “Ritual is at the heart of every aspect of this book; it’s the simplest, biggest way you can honor yourself and enhance your well-being,” Rose says.

Prime Time With a client list including Cindy Crawford, Tom Ford and Tilda Swinton, celebrity makeup artist and Heir Atelier creator Kendra Richards has just launched a fresh and modern collection of next-level primers. Lightweight, buildable and breathable, these “anti-primer” primers deliver line-blurring, skinsmoothing results. heiratelier.com.

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NUFACE NuBody Skin Toning Device, $399.

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Spring Awakening Dr. Augustinus Bader, an international authority in regenerative medicine, has just launched two transformative face creams: The Cream and The Rich Cream. Fans such as Carla Bruni, Donna Karan and Melanie Griffith are devoted to Bader’s eponymous brand, which incorporates his ABC Method: activating the body’s stem cells, boosting their activity, and committing them to the site of trauma (because aging is traumatic!). The revolutionary new creams address wrinkles, frown lines, hyperpigmentation, and collagen and elastin loss with extraordinary results. augustinusbader.com.

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Flip Side “From a distance and to a modernist, L.A. is all Case Study and Eames,” observes rare furniture and decorative arts dealer Lawrence Converso. “But the region’s real design identity is more complex.” Converso has been showcasing pedigreed and experimental furniture along

with decorative and functional objects since 1993—originally in Chicago, then in Manhattan and now at Converso LA. (The 2,200-square-foot space on Beverly Boulevard, formerly occupied by LawsonFenning, also includes an area for shows.) Katie Nartonis adds her expertise in

California art and design history as gallery director of the new outpost. Among the cool finds at Converso are a suite of furniture by Palm Springs architect Albert Frey, and work by interdisciplinary artist Jan de Swart. 7257 Beverly Blvd., L.A., 323-8523035; conversomod.com. • JESSICA RITZ

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DESIGN

No design library is complete without the most recent tome devoted to one of the fathers of midcentury design, Jean Prouvé (Galerie Patrick Seguin, $230). This slipcovered two-volume second edition includes text by architects Renzo Piano and Jean Nouvel.

The residence of LAURENCE and PATRICK SEGUIN is filled with JEAN PROUVÉ pieces.

From left: The Benedict Cocktail Table, $6,995, and Nichols Dining Chair, $3,495, from THE CANYON COLLECTION.

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Glory, $48,640, from the HALLWORTH Odyssey collection.

NATURAL Wonders Design prouve

For Jane Hallworth, infusing rich narratives into her thoughtfully curated projects is par for the course, so it’s no wonder the British-born, L.A.-based interior architect and lighting designer uses her eponymous Hallworth line as a means of storytelling. Her latest collection, Odyssey, is “inspired by constellations, space, dreams, things far and away,” she explains, adding that the recipe for her work is “one part futurism, two parts nostalgia and a heaping dose of imagination.” Blackman Cruz, 836 N. Highland Ave., L.A., 323-466-8600; blackmancruz.com; hallworth.com.

Named for the verdant valleys of L.A., McGuire Furniture’s new Canyon Collection unites the company’s classic forms with the modern architecture of Marmol Radziner. The elegant, cleverly constructed furniture, fabrics and housewares are crafted from solid oak, white bronze, natural rawhide and planed rattan. A gently sloped coffee table and low-slung sectional resemble custom pieces Marmol Radziner has created for clients including Tom Ford. “We sought to design pieces that would suit a relaxed California lifestyle,” says Ron Radziner, the firm’s design principal, “wherever a person might reside.” mcguirefurniture.com. Inside THE OTHER HALF flower shop in Koreatown.

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Earthly Delights Peeking into The Other Half flower shop in Koreatown, it isn’t entirely clear if you should go inside to buy some blooms or ask for a tarot card reading. “My style is very specific—a little bit out of the box,” says artist and floral designer Nelson Pitts. After 15 years in New York City, “the West Coast was calling,” so the Fashion Institute of Technology alum established his Los Angeles brand focusing on event work in the fall of 2016. A year later came the opening of the retail component, a playful botanical boutique filled with gestural arrangements, shimmering geodes and coral specimens. 3019 W. 6th St., L.A., 213-908-5270; theotherhalfla.com.

WRITTEN BY ANUSH BENLIYAN, KERSTIN CZARRA, JESSICA RITZ, ANDREA STANFORD. PROUVÉ INTERIOR: COURTESY OF GALERIE PATRICK SEGUIN. THE OTHER HALF INTERIOR: ELIZABETH DANIELS.

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Modern Mecca With a tranquil palette and California-appropriate offerings (a Barcelona Chair in muted cotton, anyone?), the recently opened Knoll Home Design Shop is sure to please L.A.’s modern design multitudes. 314 N. Robertson Blvd., W.H., 310-620-2680; knoll.com.

The new KNOLL HOME DESIGN SHOP. Left: Lucia Mercer Stump Tables, from $3,567.

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Perched on Malibu’s Point Dume bluff top and located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this midcentury ranch-style home with contemporary interiors and wood floors throughout offers coveted private beach access. Take in 180-degree ocean views from every room, including the sprawling great room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a wood-burning fireplace. A wraparound wood deck and boardwalk lead to a cliffside lounge deck, surrounded by lawn and drought-tolerant landscaping. Meanwhile, the sun-filled master suite with corner glass sliders boasts a luxurious spa-like bath, which gives way to a second bedroom and separate guest room with private entrance. Offered at $21,500,000; dax@daxdesign.com.

Design knoll

The Needlegrass rug in two colorways, from $7,000, from the GRASSLAND collection.

Take the Floor Woven from materials such as wool, aloe and hemp, the rugs in the Grassland capsule collection—a collaboration between Los Angeles’ Disc Interiors and Marc Phillips Decorative Rugs—depict abstracted birdseye views of Central California farmlands in the style of Dansaekhwa, the Korean monochrome-painting movement of the 1970s. “We wanted to bring the sense of texture, stillness and place that’s found in the works of artists like Ha Chong-Hyun into the rugs we designed,” says Disc Interiors’ co-principal David John Dick. 815 N. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310-652-9222; marcphillipsrugs.com; discinteriors.com.

TOUCH and Go

An array of textiles from the FRAGMENTS IDENTITY collection for S. HARRIS.

Esteemed fabric maker S. Harris is teaming up with L.A. designer Tammy Price of Fragments Identity for a range of coastal-inspired textiles that take cues from Price’s love of old-world patterns and vintage wovens. In paredback neutrals, the collection—crafted from linen, cotton and outdoor-friendly Sunbrella acrylic—features frayed edges, clean-lined motifs and a wanderlust vibe. “Our missions aligned,” adds S. Harris creative director Jodi Finer of the offerings, which aim to “bring the feeling of travel into the home,” and are designed to be mixed and matched. sharris.com; fragmentsidentity.com.

WRITTEN BY ANUSH BENLIYAN, KERSTIN CZARRA, JESSICA RITZ, ANDREA STANFORD. KNOLL INTERIOR: ERIC STAUDENMAIER. SHELL MIRROR: RAVEN KAUFFMAN. BLANKETS: COURTESY OF S. HARRIS.

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Double T cross-body bag in leather, $1,845. Tod’s Los Angeles, 333 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310285-0591; Tod’s South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Ste. 2401, C.M., 714-556-0239; tods.com.

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Wave-intarsia sheer mini dress, $995. M Missoni South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Ste. 1603, C.M., 714-641-3170; m-missoni.com; neimanmarcus.com.

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Calfskin sandal with cage heel, $930. Salvatore Ferragamo Beverly Hills, 357 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-273-9990; Salvatore Ferragamo South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Ste. 2515, C.M., 714-979-7654; ferragamo.com.

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Motoko 85 tea rose mirror leather sandal with gold studs, $1,095. Jimmy Choo, 240 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-860-9045; jimmychoo.com.

La Boucle leather glove clutch, $995. Perrin Paris Los Angeles, 346 N. Beverly Dr., B.H., 310-7869936; Perrin Paris New York, 987 Madison Ave., NYC, 212-585-1893; perrinparis.com.

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Reaching for the Stars Shortly before Erik Anderson stepped into the kitchen at Coi, it was awarded three Michelin stars—a pinnacle for the San Francisco restaurant, and a towering challenge for the new chef. “Here’s the thing,” Anderson says, without a trace of nerves. “Holding on to them matters a lot. I wouldn’t be out here if it didn’t.” Anderson, who had been working in Minneapolis after making a name for

himself at The Catbird Seat in Nashville, acclimated to the Bay Area by cooking alongside Coi’s founding chef, Daniel Patterson, and in January he unveiled the new menu: a nine-course degustation of gorgeous, modern French cuisine ($250). Compared with Coi’s previous menus, Anderson spotlights meat more than vegetables, with intricate dishes such as Tourte, a savory tart filled with sweetbreads, foie gras and

duck embellished with Armagnac cream and pureed black truffle. “This is one of the greatest parts of the country to cook in,” Anderson says, pointing out that there are more threestar restaurants in the Bay Area than in New York. Will Coi continue to be one of them? “I don’t want to obsess,” he says. “But I’m hopeful.” 373 Broadway, S.F., 415-393-9000; coirestaurant.com. • MICHALENE BUSICO

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HEBEL & CO. halva, $12/block, is available in five flavors, including Pistachio Nigella.

Sesame Treat Hebel & Co. is reviving halva, an ancient Middle Eastern sesame-seed confection made from organic tahini, in Los Angeles. Try the sweet, nutty delicacy on bread, in ice cream or all on its own. hebelco.com.

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NEXT ACTS For some of Los Angeles’ most beloved food-and-drink spots, one location (or two) just isn’t enough. These local favorites are extending the reach of their menus to eager diners in 2018. Kris Yenbamroong brings his bold and personal Thai cooking to Venice for Night + Market Sahm, his newly opened third location. 2533 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, 310-301-0333; nightmarketsong.com. Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo’s SoCal-inflected pizzas, salads and other crowd-friendly Italian-American classics arrive west of the 405 with a forthcoming Jon & Vinny’s. 11938 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood; jonandvinnys.com. Lovers of Texas-inspired cuisine will continue to queue up a few miles northeast of the Los Feliz original when Briana Valdez starts serving HomeState’s breakfast tacos and migas in Highland Park this spring. 5611 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park; myhomestate.com. A Sherman Oaks outpost of Ludo Lefebvre’s diminutively sized Hollywood French bistro, Petit Trois, set to open in April, allows the celebrated chef to express his talents on a grander scale. 13705 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks; petittrois.com.

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Cocktails and cannabis—now that the latter is legal in California—need not be separate indulgences. “Elevating the cannabis drinking experience made the most sense to us,” says Melanie McGraw, who co-founded Los Angeles-based Monk Provisions with Aaron Burke. Their beautifully packaged line of all-natural elixirs, Monk Drinking Botanicals, is “arguably one of the most consistently dosed products available” with low-dose CBD and THC options, McGraw explains. Flavors include ginger and maple shrub, grapefruit and cayenne, rosemary and orange peel, and cinnamon and citrus shrub. Bottoms up—high. thc.monkprovisions.com.

Seeing Red For a sixth year, Roger’s Gardens will celebrate the tomato in spectacular fashion with 10,000 tomato plants in 200 varieties with the roving Tomatomania festival (March 2-11). “There’ll be daily seminars on everything you could ever want to know about how to grow, maintain and harvest the delicious fruit,” says owner Gavin Herbert. The outdoor center will also fete the arrival of spring with a series of events led by artists, horticulturists and designers to “inspire and educate on the simplicity and ease of gardening.” 2301 San Joaquin Road Hills Rd., Corona del Mar, 949-640-5800; rogersgardens.com. C 114 MARCH 2018

Above: Chef KRIS YENBAMROONG’S Luu Suk soup, featuring cooked blood garnished with herbs and pork rinds. Left: The atmosphere at NIGHT + MARKET SONG in Silver Lake.

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WRITTEN BY ANUSH BENLIYAN, JESSICA RITZ AND KERSTIN CZARRA. HALVA: ORI RAVID. HOMESTATE MIGAS: WHITE OAK COMMUNICATIONS. NIGHT + MARKET INTERIOR: KEN TISUTHIWONGSE. TOMATOES: DOMINIQUE KNOBBEN/PUBLIC DOMAIN. MONK PROVISIONS: MICHELE THOMAS.

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AT NATIVE, L.A. CULINARY DARLING NYESHA ARRINGTON ELEVATES FAMILIAR FLAVORS TO EXTRAORDINARY HEIGHTS

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French lentil crackers with roasted eggplant mousse and market radishes Above: Chef NYESHA ARRINGTON.

crème fraîche and crumbled Ethiopian injera, standing in for bacon bits. Grilled Spanish octopus rests on a bed of smoked yogurt with a scattering of crisped hominy and bright splashes of sauce verte. The vivid flavors are set off by a dining room in soothing shades of gray and a wall-size photo of a sizzling sauté pan commanded by a confident cook’s hand. In the pan are charred cherry tomatoes for that duck breast—the hand is, of course, Arrington’s. 620 Santa Monica Blvd., S.M., 310-458-4427; eatnative.la. • MICHALENE BUSICO

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From top: A view of the NATIVE dining room. The Big Surprise cocktail, featuring Del Maguey Vida Mezcal and Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz. Toasted vanilla custard with kumquats and oat crumble. The community table.

The duck breast arrives in two luxuriously thick slabs, succulent with spices and crackling skin, and garnished with pickled mustard seeds and thin disks of rye. Who would guess the dish—elegant and delicious—was inspired by a simple pastrami sandwich? “Langer’s, of course!” chef Nyesha Arrington says, referring to the iconic Los Angeles deli. Inside the kitchen of the recently opened Native, Arrington draws on a lifetime of L.A. influences to create a bold menu of seasonal ingredients and global flavors, as well as French and Asian techniques. “It’s a celebration of the terroir and culture of L.A.,” says the chef, who was born in the city and now lives a few blocks from the restaurant in Santa Monica. “Every week, I ride my bike or walk to the market. It’s my story.” Arrington, who previously helmed Venice’s beloved, now-shuttered, Leona and has cooked in the kitchens of Joël Robuchon, Josiah Citrin, and Raphael Lunetta, personalizes dish after dish: bison tartare is seasoned with “Aisoon sauce,” named for her Korean grandmother. Instead of a basic potato, fluffy crushed rutabaga is topped with cool

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R E J U V E N AT E Spring ng / spriNG / verb: originate or arise from: Welcome 2018 with an innovative approach to W inspiration. Introducing Roger’s Gardens’ “Display Gardens,” where you can take ideas, vision and knowledge and reinvent your own garden, balcony or yard-scape into something original. Experience contemporary gardens; where soil cultivates farm-to fork, floral installations kiss dramatic landscapes and vibrant colors reign. View the combined talents of floral artists, landscape designers and creative teams; with daily personalized workshops and educational how-to’s. For more details, visit: rogersgardens.com

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Eric Cortina, Creative Director at Roger’s Gardens, says that Blue and White is still going strong into 2018. “Roger’s has reinvented the Blue and White duo this year with a relaxed beach vibe. Incorporate this easy and casual approach to your local coastal décor.”

Immerse yourself in a DIY experience at an instructor-led workshop or learn something new from an expert at a weekly seminar in The Gardens. For more details, visit: rogersgardens.com

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RETURNING TO HER MOROCCAN ROOTS, GARANCE DORÉ HOSTS A RETREAT ON THE ART OF TRAVEL

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GARANCE DORÉ (right) records an episode of her podcast, Pardon My French, with Sézane founder MORGANE SÉZALORY. Above: RIAD JARDIN SECRET, which hosted the final dinner of the retreat.

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Travel turn Clockwise: A local school for artisans, where attendees tried their hand at throwing pottery and marble glazing techniques with Moroccan brand CHABI CHIC. A clawfoot tub in a room in EL FENN. One of many beautiful corners in the hotel. JARDIN MAJORELLE, home to the BERBER MUSEUM.

Last November, Corsica-born, Los Angelesbased style blog pioneer, photographer and illustrator Garance Doré inaugurated a series of creative retreats she plans to host. With a group of 20 women (spanning entrepreneurs to fashion world insiders to students), she decamped to Morocco to, in her words, “share a little bit of what [I’ve] learned about the art of life and the art of traveling.” The destination has long been close to her heart: “My grandmother is Moroccan—it’s part of my culture,” she explains. “It’s a country bursting with creativity. Artisans are everywhere…sometimes we get so detached from the fact that we can actually make things with our two hands. I want to help feel that connection.” Here, Doré shares the spots that top her short list. atelierdore.com.

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STAY El Fenn (el-fenn.com) is a beautiful collection of riads, located in the heart of the medina. Enjoy breakfast on the roof each morning as you hear the call to prayer with the sunrise. Restored and owned by a lovely Parisian cou-

ple, Riad Jardin Secret (riadjardinsecret .com) has well-priced rooms and one of the best chefs in Marrakech. And at Selman Marrakech (selman-marrakech.com), a luxurious retreat at the foot of the picturesque Atlas Mountains, the Arabian horse shows are amongst the most special things to do here. EAT La Famille (@la_famille_marrakech) is a vegetarian cafe tucked into a lovely garden serving lunch only. A must-visit, Café des Épices (cafedesepices.net) serves a traditional Moroccan menu in a modern setting. At Nomad (nomad marrakech.com), where the focus is on local produce, the space is spread over four floors—take a table on the roof with a view. Finally, visit Amandine patisserie (amandinemarrakech.com) for the artistic sweets including traditional pastillas and French macarons.

WRITTEN BY MELISSA GOLDSTEIN. CHABI CHIC, JARDIN MARJORELLE, EL FENN HOTEL EXTERIOR, BELLY DANCER, GARANCE DORÉ PORTRAIT, SOUK (6): PIA MOORE. EL FENN BATHTUB: GARANCE DORÉ. YSL MUSEUM: COURTESY OF MUSÉE YVES SAINT LAURENT MARRAKECH. MEDINA WALLS: FAFOU/ISTOCKPHOTO.

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DO The hammam at the Royal Mansour (royalmansour.com) is easily one of the most stunning spas in all of Marrakech. Opened in fall, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent & Jardin Majorelle (jardin majorelle.com) is an enchanting tribute to the designer and his work, designed by Paris-based Studio KO. Part workshop, part showroom and part store, at Marrakshi Life (marrakshilife.com) you can observe Moroccan craftsmen weaving clothes on their traditional looms. Schedule a visit with Caitlin and Samuel Dowe-Sandes of Popham Design (popham design.com), who moved to Marrakech from Los Angeles 12 years ago, and started this brand of colorful cement tiles produced on-site. And, if shopping in the medina overwhelms you, visit the stunning Beldi Country Club (beldicountry club.com) for its curated souk—selling rugs, textiles, glass, pottery and more. •

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Clockwise: The entrance of the MUSÉE YVES SAINT LAURENT, designed by Paris-based STUDIO KO. A vista of the medina walls and Atlas Mountains in the distance. The view of the souk from NOMAD, where retreat guests dined on the rooftop. The dinner on the last evening included a local belly dancer and musician. Doré chatting with RANDALL BACHNER, the founder of MARRAKSHI LIFE.

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THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITESBK’s stars embody MARC CHAGALL’s passionate relationship with his wife, Bella.

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The dancers of CLOUD GATE DANCE THEATRE OF TAIWAN perform Formosa, one of choreographer LIN HWAI-MIN’s last works before retirement.

to be married circulate through a swirling rush of monologue, dance and music that incorporates traditional Jewish songs with Russian folk music and original compositions by music director Ian Ross, plus a rustic set design. Director Emma Rice says, “Nothing that Marc Chagall [did] is straight-edged; it’s like a ruler didn’t exist in his world.” The result is a heady experience. “We are trying to really knock everything off-balance in the same way the lovers are off-balance,” says Rice. Feb. 23-March 11. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., B.H., 310-7464000; thewallis.org. •

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OLAFUR ELIASSON uses the structural elements supporting the ceiling together with light in his installation.

LOS ANGELES

SHAPESHIFTER As the ultimate love letter to the craft of film, famed Danish artist Olafur Eliasson brings together architecture with projected light, colors and movement for Reality projector, a monumental work that converts the 13,500-square-foot Theater Gallery at the Marciano Art Foundation into a giant, immersive installation that reduces the idea of the moving picture to pure abstraction. Step in and be dwarfed by the former Masonic building’s sheer magnitude. March 1. Marciano Art Foundation, 4357 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 424-204-7555; marcianoartfoundation.org.

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Air Time See Formosa, the latest work from Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, before founder Lin Hwai-Min retires after 45 years of leading the troupe. The iconic choreographer is the mastermind of a signature, multi-genre performance style, combining qi gong, internal martial arts, modern dance and ballet. March 16-18. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Dr., C.M., 714-556-2787; scfta.org.

ANTOLIN: STEVE TANNER. ELIASSON INSTALLATION: MARÍA DEL PILAR GARCÍA AYENSA/STUDIO OLAFUR ELIASSON. HWAI-MIN: LIU CHEN-HSIANG.

Marc Chagall’s iconic paintings of a ghostly man—floating skyward yet anchored to earth by the hand of a woman—work as a symbolic template for the extraordinary relationship portrayed in The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, about the artist and his first wife. Having met in their youth, Chagall Welsh actor MARC ANTOLIN plays the and Bella’s tender iconic artist. love affair endures as they flee the pogroms and the Russian Revolution, a journey that takes them from their hometown of Vitebsk to St. Petersburg, Moscow, rural France and finally New York. Through it all, questions of what it means to be in love, to be an artist and

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Located at The Lowell hotel in the heart of Manhattan, Majorelle, a restaurant by Charles Masson, offers French cuisine with a Mediterranean influence. Reserve your table in our year-round garden lush with seasonal floral designs reminiscent of the gardens of Marrakech. For reservations, please call 212-935-2888. 28 E. 63rd St., NYC; majorelleny.com.

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LOVER BOY Inspired by the notorious master of attraction (whose salacious memories span 12 volumes), “Casanova: The Seduction of Europe” culls works centered around the lothario’s life and travels with painting, sculpture, decorative art objects, furnishings, porcelain, silver and period costume from 1700s Venice, Russia, England, France and the Ottoman Empire that would have filled his world. Through May 28. Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park, 100 34th Ave., S.F., 415-750-3600; legionofhonor.famsf.org.

The character of Faustine forces the protagonist to question his reality. Is he dreaming or hallucinating?

A Venetian fan from the 1730s.

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A scene from the film THE ARCTIC GATEWAY. It is the first documentary to include footage of orcas feeding in the wild at night. Left: A festival audience.

Water Works Catch cutting-edge films celebrating the power and beauty of the big blue at the International Ocean Film Festival. March 8-11. Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., Pier 2, S.F., 415-561-6251; oceanfilmfest.org.

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Fresh Perspective Artist, teacher, activist and nun Corita Kent produced bright, joyful work that borrowed text from a wide swath of society— think Pope John XXIII to Albert Camus and Joan Baez. At the Crocker Museum’s Power Up: Corita Kent’s Heavenly Pop, silkscreen prints from the artist’s prolific period in the ’60s are on view, works heavily influenced by Andy Warhol, her friends Charles and Ray Eames, and the outsized world of advertising. Feb. 25-May 13. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento, 916-808-7000; crockerart.org.

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Right: CORITA KENT’s 1967 serigraph left.

Composed by Stewart Copeland, the co-founder and drummer of The Police, this fresh, operatic take on the twisted 1940s novel The Invention of Morel examines love on a deserted Tahitian island from the viewpoint of a fugitive observing a group of well-to-do tourists. The escapee falls in love with the disinterested Faustine (inspired by silent-film star Louise Brooks) while a mad scientist’s sinister machine tempts the group with its siren song of immortality. March 17, 24 and 25. The Beverly O’Neill Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, 562-470-7464; longbeachopera.org.

MOREL: LIZ LAUREN, COURTESY OF CHICAGO OPERA THEATER. AUDIENCE: MATTHEW TOMINAGA. ORCAS: JACQUES DE VOS.

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INSPIRED BY HER CALIFORNIA SURROUNDS, CHANTEUSE LANA DEL REY FINDS THAT LIFE IMITATES ART.

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inspiration for Del Rey in the last few years, often from behind the wheel of her truck (“It’s brand-new, it’s not a nostalgic, 1950s pickup,” she quips. “I’m over my old-car obsession—I’m happy with Bluetooth”), driving along the Pacific Coast Highway. The tony San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, which was devastated in the winter mudslides, was always a favorite destination for Del Rey to recharge. “I’d say the last two years have been relatively peaceful,” says Del Rey of her current frame of mind, which has since seeped into her work. “I think that’s kind

“[California] is where I have the most space to be creative and have time alone and have a lot of privacy.” Del Rey made the move to L.A. in 2012, partly inspired by a greater migration of friends from the music world, including her longtime collaborator, producer and songwriter Dan Heath. She had spent the previous four years “looking for that community [of musicians] that I had heard was in New York when The Strokes and people like Adam Green of The Moldy Peaches were there. I just kind of hadn’t found it. I think a lot of people moved West.” The music icon quickly discovered what she was looking for. “It’s where I have the most space to be creative and have time alone and have a lot of privacy—but at the same time, have a lot of amazing, artistic friends,” says Del Rey, who rose to fame with her 2011 hit single “Video Games.” That streak continued with back-toback studio albums, starting with her 2012 major-label debut Born to Die, which landed in the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 200 and never left the list. (It recently earned the distinction as one of only three albums by a female artist to spend 300 weeks on the chart.) Later that year, Del Rey released an EP, Paradise, which earned her a Grammy nod, as did the song “Young and Beautiful” on The Great Gatsby soundtrack. Ultraviolence, Del Rey’s first album to reach pole position on the U.S. charts, arrived in 2014, followed by 2015’s Honeymoon. California has been a source of

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of why my newer record has a little bit of a brighter tone to it, whereas before I was definitely working a lot and on the road 24/7,” she says. “I’m still traveling a lot but I had a lot more to work through a couple years ago, I guess.” That shift in perspective shines through on ballads such as “Change,” the last song Del Rey wrote for the album, which addresses the fact that she was seeking change in her life but didn’t know how to go about it. “It was just more like a small bubbling of wanting to turn things around aesthetically in my art and personally as well. I really like the idea that life imitates art and I’ve noticed that in my own work. I knew that good things could follow if I put it out there that I was still trying to grow.” Born Elizabeth “Lizzy” Woolridge Grant, Del Rey admits to being “one of those people who annoyingly was singing before they were talking,” she says. (“I’m that kind of singer—singing all my sentences. I still do.”) Growing up in Lake Placid, N.Y., Del Rey always knew music would be an important part of her life, but “I didn’t really think I could do it, and sort of have a real career.” After attending a boarding school in Connecticut, Del Rey graduated from Fordham University with a degree in philosophy—all the while chasing her dreams on New York’s nightlife circuit as Lizzy Grant, releasing her debut EP, Kill, Kill, in 2008.

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But it wasn’t until she took on the enchanting stage name of Lana Del Rey, and honed in on her signature retro-glam image (think beehives, plumped-up lashes and winged eyeliner) that the artist began to rack up both musical accolades, and a cult-like following—not to mention more than a handful of infatuated fans. (During her Orlando tour date, police thwarted a kidnapping attempt by one.) While Lust for Life doesn’t break free from Del Rey’s signature, melancholytinged songs, it charts new territory with songs such as “Coachella—Woodstock in My Mind,” which reflects on the current political climate. It’s also the first time Del Rey has featured collaborations with other artists on her albums, including The Weeknd, Sean Lennon and Stevie Nicks (the latter is featured on the ballad “Beautiful People Beautiful Problems”). “I think I was too nervous to do it. I wasn’t sure what people would say. When I got Stevie Nicks to sing with me I wasn’t sure they’d think I was worthy of a Stevie collab, but she was so fabulous in person and she was a fan. So it kind of made me put my guard down a little bit.” On days Del Rey is scheduled to perform, she does an entire run-through of the show with her band, before watching a performance by the likes of Whitney Houston or Ariana Grande. “It could be anybody but just something that I can sing along to, to warm up my entire range—to go from my lowest octave, like in ‘Ride,’ to my high Cs and Ds in a song like ‘When the World Was at War We Kept Dancing,’” she explains. Part of her warm-up also includes a guided meditation for 1 hour and 40 minutes—the same length as her show. “I try and kind of balance out how much time I’m going to put out to sort of put that much time in. I mean, saying it out loud, the whole thing sounds kind of crazy, but I don’t think I would do it as much if I wasn’t doing arenas,” she says. “Now I’m going to sound so L.A.” Standing before packed stadiums, Del Rey is surrounded by a set design that takes cues from her California surrounds, including an oceanscape from Big Sur, projected onto a screen. After all, Del Rey’s world has become her stage. Just take the opening lyric of “Lust for Life”: Climb up the H of the Hollywood sign…In these stolen moments, the world is mine.” •

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Lana Del Rey has always been a California girl at heart. Even before she put down roots in Los Angeles, the New York native had an affinity for the West Coast way of life. “I’m very liberal and I always have been. I also really love the organic lifestyle and all the outdoor activities. I’m a real happy transplant,” says the singer-songwriter over the phone. She’s calling from Columbus, Ohio, one of the stops in her world tour, “LA to the Moon,” which kicked off in January in support of her latest LP, the Grammynominated Lust for Life.

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AS HE CELEBRATES MR CHOWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 50TH ANNIVERSARY, M, THE RENAISSANCE MAN FORMERLY KNOWN AS MICHAEL chow CHOW, SITS DOWN FOR A CANDID CONVERSATION WITH FELLOW ARTIST JONAS WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAINER HOSCH WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH VARNELL

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“I’m an artist and I came in as an artist from the beginning. I never thought for one single hour or day that I wasn’t an artist,” says Mr Chow’s M. Opposite: The artist in his Vernon studio with his multimedia work, Red, 2017.

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Born in Shanghai, world-renowned restaurateur and artist Michael Chow— who these days goes by the single-letter moniker M—studied art and architecture at Central Saint Martins in London during

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the 1950s before dedicating himself to painting for the next 10 years. That went “nowhere,” he says, “because of racism and all that.” In 1968, M put down his brushes to create Mr Chow, a dramatic

new theatrical restaurant concept in Knightsbridge using Chinese cuisine as a cultural bridge. What followed is the stuff of legend: Nightly guests, including The Rolling Stones, The Beatles

PORTRAIT OF MICHAEL CHOW: JULIAN SCHNABEL/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK. PHOTO OF M AND BASQUIAT: THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS INC./LICENSED BY ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK.

Portrait of Michael Chow, by JULIAN SCHNABEL. Opposite, from top: JEAN‑MICHEL BASQUIAT and his mother dine with the restaurateur at his NYC location. M’s new 57,000-square-foot studio.

and all of swinging London, gathered in his art-filled eatery to see and be seen. From that moment on, M and art epicenters traveled in tandem. He opened stunning Mr Chow outposts in New York City, Los Angeles and other major cities, regularly hosting parties for such painters as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Julian Schnabel. To celebrate the past five decades, M compiled Mr Chow: 50 Years (DelMonico Books/ Prestel Publishing, $50), a new volume filled with images from his personal archive, including a mixedmedia painting he commissioned from English pop artist Peter Blake (the mind behind the album art for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band) for the original Mr Chow. The work helped launch M’s ever-expanding portrait collection. Similarly, the restaurant’s guest book-turned-drawing book, also photographed in the new volume, is awash with images penned by Francis Bacon,

Keith Haring, Ed Ruscha, Damien Hirst, Urs Fischer, Richard Prince and countless other art-world luminaries, many of whom also created images of M and his family. Having made his return to painting a few years ago, creating heavily textured, monumental abstract canvases, M recently sat down in his new 57,000-square-foot Vernon studio with L.A.-based artist Jonas Wood for a conversation on portraiture, poker and perfect timing.

M: How did we meet? Wood: We have mutual friends—your daughter China and Alex Israel as well—but I first went to Mr Chow for a dinner following Richard Prince’s “Cowboys” show at the Gagosian [in Beverly Hills] just before the Oscars in 2013. Then we started playing poker occasionally—I’m a horrible poker player; you’re pretty good. M: There’s a film [on highstakes Hollywood poker] now, you know, Molly’s Game. Wood: Yes, and here we are away from the poker table and in your new studio. It’s been 50 years since your London restaurant opened with art by David Hockney and Peter Blake, who also painted your portrait. When did you start collecting? M: I commissioned a symbolic painting about racism from Blake, and he came up with a portrait of me and wrestlers and Italian waiters and Japanese wind chimes—it mixed cultures, the antithesis of racism.

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M’s 2017 collage paintings Mahogany, Green and Red, made from a combination of household paint sheets, sterling silver and acrylic paint on canvas.

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At that time, no artist did portraiture. I’m a born collector, I collect everything. So I said, ‘It might be fun to collect portraits.’ This was pre-Andy [Warhol], pre-everything. It was very uncool. Wood: Let’s describe the Keith Haring portrait, the painting with you in a bowl of soup. M: First of all, green prawns with six

arms, in Chinese superstition, or whatever, is [lucky]. Keith liked to eat the soup and made me very ugly in a bowl of noodles—very pop and all that—so it was a powerful thing. Wood: Such a great painting, it’s not like Haring made tons of portraits of people either. It’s very unique. But you’ve always had a striking look and a very deep

interest in fashion. For me, as one of the artists who’s made a portrait of you, you have a very unique look. You opened a restaurant and became part of the culture you were creating. You were identifiable. M: Well, I don’t like my look too much. But I do think Andy brought back portraiture again, single-handedly. Wood: When did he take your picture?

Artists JONAS WOOD and M are as likely to meet at the poker table as at their respective studios. “Art is basically having a conversation,” says M. “And also...to be able to contribute. And if you are not able to contribute, that means you are not a very good artist; if you contribute a lot, you are the greatest artist on earth.”

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PLATE: LOGO BY CY TWOMBLY, 1983. ANDY WARHOL’S PORTRAIT OF M: © [2018] THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS INC./LICENSED BY ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK. MR. CHOW L.A.: © ED RUSCHA. JONAS WOOD’S MR. CHOW: COURTESY OF WOOD KUSAKA STUDIOS.

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M: 1985. Late, very late for him, for his portraiture. Now portraiture is right in the forefront. Things change so much, they’re always changing. Jonas, you do fantastic portraiture. Wood: I knew about all the amazing portraits that had been done of you and I thought, ‘I have to make a portrait.’ I had taken some pictures in your house, and, originally, I was going to make a painting of you playing poker, but then it just became a straight portrait, almost like a passport photo. In the book, you mentioned that I made you look old with lines and everything, but you look amazing for 79 years—though Wikipedia says 78. Is that your Hollywood age? M: I’m just vain, that’s all. No, my mother changed my birthdate when I was young to try to delay me going into the selective service in England. But let’s talk a little less about my age. Wood: Let’s talk about the drawing book, a sort of guest book at the restaurants. It’s been photographed for your new book, and some of my friends have even drawn in it, so I always knew about it. Over the last few years, you’ve asked me to make a couple of Continued on p.174

Clockwise from above: An assortment of slip-on painting shoes. Detail from Red, 2017. Mr. Chow L.A. by ED RUSCHA. ANDY WARHOL’s Michael Chow portrait. A Mr Chow plate features a logo by CY TWOMBLY. A rolling cart filled with M’s acrylics and brushes. A work in progress. Jonas Wood’s portrait of M.

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LONGCHAMP jacket, $1,545, and skirt, $1,020. YVY bra, $586. LE SPECS sunglasses, $89. LALITA choker, price upon request. CHROME HEARTS necklace, $520, and tags, $330. DAVID YURMAN necklace, $925, and tag, $415. KENDALL CONRAD rings, $80-$145. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN boots, $1,995. Opposite: MUGLER dress with belt, $1,730. JENNY BIRD bracelet, $95. GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI boots, $1,395. Goggles, stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own.

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images. When I was younger, I actually couldn’t draw on the fly. I wanted little elements of my paintings to be part of my language when I signed something, so I developed it over the past couple of years. M: Some of the drawings are very serious. On that subject, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Cy Twombly both had different points of view. Basquiat did underground graffiti and he was always threatened by the police, so he had to do it very quickly. Then you have Cy Twombly, who wanted to draw in the dark using, instead of the right hand, the left hand. For artists—like my father, who was a great artist—the technique and know-how is in the way. You want to get rid of technique. We want to get back to the childlike, the internal spontaneity. Wood: Even a line can define an artist. M: Right. Wood: Twombly signed a plate for you that barely has any information on it, but you know that Twombly’s hand drew it—same with Basquiat. That’s what’s interesting about that sketchbook to me, because all these people that drew things are these superstars, but they’re not just defined by being superstars; they have their own line, their own mark that defines them. M: Back to the mark, at the moment, we’ve got 1.4 billion Chinese, and every one of them can write calligraphy. And yet in the history of China there have only been a few [calligraphy artists]

who’ve been great. Through them, the Chinese have already distilled everything into the power of calligraphy, what the Chinese call “one breath.” Everything is in there. Same with Twombly—when he makes a mark, when Jonas makes a mark, these marks are personal, internal and true to one’s own time. Wood: And the drawing book built on itself. There’s this thing in the art world, as you know, people want to touch what other artists have touched. Your restaurants have been a place for artistic people to come together to celebrate art, creativity. M: And classical musicians, film directors, all the creative energy. Federico f---ing Fellini, Orson Welles. What’s so amazing, maybe through luck, my timing has always been perfect. If you look at all these artists in the book over 50 years, everybody has become somebody. •

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Mr. Chow: 50 Years (DelMonico Books/Prestel Publishing, $50).

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323-424-7796; theofficeofangelascott.com. Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello small Anja bucket bag with patchwork python, $3,950, Saint Laurent, B.H., 310-271-5051; ysl.com. Versace Tribute baroque embroidered Vitello over-the-knee boots, $12,325, Versace, B.H., 310-205-3921; versace.com. Gucci mid-heel pump studded with crystals, $1,890, Gucci, B.H., 310-278-3451; gucci.com. FRINGE BENEFIT p.88 Baublebar Contessa tassel earrings in lavender, $38; baublebar.com. Dolce & Gabbana red heart-shaped bag with embroidery, $4,595, Dolce & Gabbana, B.H., 310-8888701. Max Mara silk slipper with tassel detail, $665, Max Mara, C.M., 714-754-7900; maxmara.com. Sandro belt, $150, Sandro, B.H., 310-281-0083; us.sandro-paris.com. Santoni small backpack in emerald-green suede and black calfskin with multicolor fringes and studs in tones of gold and black, $1,600; santonishoes.com. Longchamp silk stole, $1,790, Longchamp, C.M., 714-436-1963; longchamp.com. Michael Kors Collection Peanut Kiki scarf handle nappa shoulder bag, $990; michaelkors.com. Urban Zen The Voyager cross-body bag, 100 percent linen, $1,495, Urban Zen, L.A., 424-335-0655; urbanzen.com. Etro belt, $400, and brooch, $913, Etro, B.H., 310-248-2855. Maje Mbeads bag, $370, Maje, B.H., 310-271-2428; maje.com. Tom Ford frayed satin pumps, $1,290, Tom Ford, B.H., 310-270-9440; tomford.com. Fendi Strap You multicolored calf leather strap with four mini bags attached, $3,250; fendi.com. Calvin Klein 205W39NYC small bucket bag with bandana, printed artwork: Andy Warhol, 5 Deaths, 1963 © The Andy Warhol Foundation, $1,695, and pom-pom, similar styles available; calvinklein.com. Brunello Cucinelli suede calfskin slides with precious double fringe, $1,495, Brunello Cucinelli, C.M., 714-957-6930; brunellocucinelli.com. CHECKMATE p.90 Marco de Vincenzo foldable cotton-coated suitcase, price upon request; marcodevincenzo.com. Amélie Pichard Abag Rodeo, $800; ameliepichard.com. Bottega Veneta D’orsay pumps, $990, 800-845-6790; bottegaveneta.com. N°21 tartan bag, $460; numeroventuno.com. Pierre Hardy Rally mules, $855; pierrehardy.com. Fendi Tartan mesh sheer boots, $1,350; fendi.com. Sonia Rykiel cotton canvas bag, $840; soniarykiel.com. Céline 180 canvas lace-up sneaker, similar styles available, Nordstrom, S.D., 619-2954441; celine.com. Dior Slingback Ballerina, $850, Dior, B.H., 310-247-8003; dior.com. Valentino Garavani Spring/ Summer 2018 multicolor patchwork tote, $2,675, Valentino, B.H., 310-247-0103; valentino.com. Sacai Patchwork sandals, $735, Saks Fifth Avenue, B.H., 310-275-4211; sacai. jp. Marni leather and metal bag, $2,690, Marni, L.A., 323782-1101; marni.com. Loewe Bunny gingham mini bag in salmon, $1,490, Neiman Marcus, B.H., 310-550-5900; neimanmarcus.com. BRAID BUNCH p.92 M Missoni Raffia bag, $545, M Missoni, C.M., 714641-3170; missoni.com. Stuart Weitzman Caprice Berry Combo, $655, Stuart Weitzman, B.H., 310-860-9600; stuartweitzman.com. Zimmermann Embroidered Raffia Belt Bag, $395, Zimmermann, W.H., 323-746-5456; us.zimmermannwear.com. Moncler Evelyne Sandolo slides, $495; moncler.com. CH Carolina Herrera handcrafted earrings in silk detailed with two small crystal beads and gold-plated fastening, $295, Carolina Herrera, B.H., 310-276-8900; carolinaherrera.com. Loro Piana Milky Way Grande Woven Stripes bag in Silk Calf And Odessa, $3,250, Loro Piana, B.H., 310-860-0765; loropiana.com. Beek The Swallow Sandals, $280; beekshop.com. Roberto Cavalli waved top leather shoulder bag, $3,650; robertocavalli.com. Hermès silk woven sneakers, $1,150, Hermès, B.H., 310-278-6440. Miu Miu bag, $1,230, Miu Miu, C.M., 714-617-6927; miumiu.com. Salvatore Ferragamo Woven Wedges, similar styles available, Salvatore Ferragamo, B.H., 310-273-9990; ferragamo.com. 3.1 Phillip Lim Basket Tote, $595, 3.1 Phillip Lim, L.A., 213-246-2588; philliplim.com. Vince Avani sandals, $195, Vince, Venice, 310-526-9922; vince.com. CUFF LOVE p.98 Van Cleef & Arpels Aux Portes Du Jardin Bracelet from “Le Secret” collection, featuring two pear-shaped pink sapphires, cushion-cut pink sapphire, traditional Mystery Set rubies, pink sapphires, emeralds, ruby, coral, green garnets, black spinels and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, price upon request, Van Cleef & Arpels, B.H., 310-276-1161; vancleefarpels.com. Bulgari Serpenti bracelet with pink gold with rubellite, tourmaline and diamonds, $121,000, Bulgari, B.H., 310-858-9216; bulgari.com. David Yurman Solari with white moonstone and diamonds in 18-karat gold, $1,250,

MR CHOW COVER: KEITH HARING. MR. CHOW AS GREEN PRAWN IN A BOWL OF NOODLES, 1986, COURTESY OF DELMONICO BOOKS/PRESTEL. MULLIGAN: PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAI Z FENG; STYLING BY ALISON EDMOND; HAIR BY JENNY CHO AT STARWORKS ARTISTS USING SUAVE PROFESSIONALS; MAKEUP BY MARY WILES AT THE WALL GROUP USING DIOR; NAILS BY SHERIL BAILEY AT WALTER SCHUPFER USING CHANEL LE VERNIS.

David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. Ursa Major Wave cuff in sterling silver, $365, Esqueleto, Oakland, 510-629-6216; shopesqueleto.com. Buccellati bangle bracelet in 18-karat yellow and white gold set with blue enamel and round brilliant-cut diamonds, price upon request, Buccellati, B.H., 310-276-7022; buccellati.com. David Webb Ball bracelet turquoise sphere, brilliant-cut diamonds, black enamel, 18-karat gold, and platinum, price upon request; davidwebb.com. Julie Vos 24-karat gold plate with mother-of-pearl and imported glass, $245; julievos. com. Tiffany 1837 Ultra-Wide Cuff Rubedo metal, inscribed with founder’s signature, price upon request, Tiffany & Co., B.H., 310-273-8880; tiffany.com. Harry Winston Incredibles diamond bracelet, price upon request, Harry Winston, C.M., 714-371-1910; harrywinston.com. Gorjana Lola Cuff, $125, Gorjana, Venice, 424-268-4279; gorjana.com. Forevermark by Jade Trau Starburst bracelet, price upon request; forevermark.com. Marco Bicego Jaipur cuff hand-engraved in 18-karat yellow gold with mixed semi-precious gemstones, from the Jaipur collection, $5,500, Saks Fifth Avenue, S.F., 415-986-4300; saksfifthavenue.com. Harry Kotlar Criss Cross artisan pavé diamond bracelet in 18-karat rose gold featuring black diamond beads and pavé-set diamonds, $35,870, Shreve & Co., S.F., 415-421-2600; shreve.com. Cartier Panthère De Cartier High Jewelry bracelet with platinum, emeralds, onyx and diamonds, price upon request, Cartier, B.H., 310-275-4272; cartier.com. NIGHT RIDER p.130 Gucci Powder rose all-over sequin embroidered light silk georgette short-sleeve asymmetric dress, $11,000, Gucci, B.H., 310-278-3451; gucci.com. Jacques Marie Mage Connie Compuscreen Monolens frame with brow bar and a combination of acetate and titanium sunglasses, $795; jacquesmariemage.com. p.132 Etro white dress, $5,700, Etro, B.H., 310-248-2855; etro.com. Iguana Vintage Clothing glasses, similar styles available, Sherman Oaks, 818907-6716; iguanaclothing.com. p.133 Oscar de la Renta white tulle crop top with silver collaged glass embroidery, $3,490, and white tulle circle skirt with silver collaged glass embroidery, $5,290, Oscar de la Renta, L.A., 323-653-0200; oscardelarenta.com. Jennifer Fisher Triangle silver and gold-plated earrings, $290; net-a-porter.com. p.134 Salvatore Ferragamo silk dress, price upon request, Salvatore Ferragamo, L.A., 310-652-0279; ferragamo.com. Exotic High Heels Lust-3000, 3 3/4-inch heel thigh-high costume stretch boot in red patent, $53; exotichighheels.com. p.135 Chanel Overstitch silk crepon dress, price upon request, and clear plastic PVC hooded hat, $750, Chanel, B.H., 310-278-5500. p.136 Dolce & Gabbana pink tulle dress, $2,595, Dolce & Gabbana, L.A., 310-360-7282; dolcegabbana.com. Jennifer Fisher Raindrop hoop earrings, $795; jenniferfisherjewelry.com. Exotic High Heels Kiss 201, 6-inch heel platform slide in Clear/Baby Pink, $37; exotichighheels.com. p.138 Tom Ford draped gown with embroidered sleeves, $8,990, Tom Ford, B.H., 310-270-9440; tomford.com. Jacques Marie Mage Daumesnil nude full monoblock beta titanium frame featuring textured surface and a soft lens shape sunglasses, $795; jacquesmariemage.com. p.139 Carolina Herrera Matchstick embroidered long-sleeve gown, $11,490, Carolina Herrera, L.A., 310-288-2100; carolinaherrera.com. Jennifer Fisher earring, $250; net-a-porter.com. p.140 Miu Miu pink lace dress, price upon request, Miu Miu, C.M., 714-617-6927; miumiu.com. Jennifer Fisher single bolt earrings, $395; jenniferfisherjewelry.com. Exotic High Heels platforms, $37; exotichighheels.com. p.141 Max Mara silk quilted skirt, price upon request, Max Mara, B.H., 310-3859343; maxmara.com. Jennifer Fisher X La Ligne slash duster earrings, $750; jenniferfisherjewelry.com. Exotic High Heels Kiss 201, 6-inch heel platform slide in Clear/Baby Pink, $37; exotichighheels.com. p.142 Moncler Gamme Rouge lace tunic with Moncler logo, $3,000, and skirt, price upon request, Moncler, B.H., 424-354-4562; moncler.com. Dita Creature sunglasses, $550; dita.com. Exotic High Heels Lust-3000, 3 3/4-inch heel thigh-high costume stretch boot in red patent, $53; exotichighheels.com. Makeup: Glossier Priming Moisturizer, $22, and Cloud Paint blush in Dusk, $18; glossier.com. Jillian Dempsey Khôl Eyeliner in Jet Black, $20, and Lid Tint in Plum, $28; jilliandempsey.com. L’Oréal Voluminous Original Mascara, $7; lorealusa.com.

Jules handmade 18-karat gold Skinni Diamond Ring, set with .70-carats of diamonds, $2,250; alexandrajules.com. Giuseppe Zanotti Picard Shining structured sandal with clear crystal PVC strap, $1,295, Giuseppe Zanotti, B.H., 310-550-5760; giuseppezanotti.com. p.146 Bottega Veneta parme suede dress, $16,400, Bottega Veneta, 800-8456790; bottegaveneta.com. David Yurman DY Signature pinky ring with black diamonds in 18-karat white gold, $7,200, David Yurman, B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman. com. Tito Pedrini ring, pink tourmaline and amethyst set in 18-karat white gold and black rhodium-plated silver, $9,500; c-stateofmind.com. p.148 Louis Vuitton blouse and pullover, prices upon request; louisvuitton.com. Sprwmn leather ankle stretch leggings, $795; forward.com. Anita Ko Safety Pin earring, 18-karat white gold with diamonds, $2,000, Neiman Marcus, B.H., 310-550-5900; neimanmarcus.com. p.149 Valentino heavy vinyl caban jacket, $3,690, and silk shorts, $1,290, Valentino, L.A., 310-247-0103; valentino.com. Tito Pedrini Artigli diamond earrings, Artigli diamonds in 18-karat white gold, $2,800; c-stateofmind. com. p.150 N°21 Tecno brocade shirt, $1,165, numeroventuno.com. Jennifer Fisher Thunder ear crawler, $225; jenniferfisherjewelry.com. Glynneth B Jewelry gold pyramid stud ring, $89; glynnethb.com. Lillian Shalom Marlene double knuckles spike ring, silver with diamonds, price upon request; lillianshalomjewelry.com. p.151 Versace baroque silk and cotton trench, $3,675, and choker, $1,225, Versace, B.H., 310-205-3921; versace.com. Anita Ko earrings, Spike Stud Earrings, 14-karat yellow gold, $385; anitako.com. Jimmy Choo black suede sandal booties, $695, Jimmy Choo, B.H., 310-860-9045; jimmychoo.com. p.153 Prada jacket, $9,210, Prada, B.H., 310-278-8661; prada.com. Sprwmn leather ankle stretch leggings, $795; forward.com. Anita Ko Black Diamond Safety Pin earring, $1,150; anitako.com. Makeup: Chanel Hydra Beauty Sérum, $135, Hydra Beauty Flash moisturizer, $55, Hydra Beauty lip balm, $50, Vitalumière Aqua foundation, $50, Inimitable mascara in Noir Black, $32, Le Crayon Khôl eyeliner in Clair, $30, Crayon Sourcils eyebrow pencil, $29, Le Gel Sourcils eyebrow gel in Transparent, $32, and Rouge Coco Stylo lipstick in Script, $37; chanel.com. Kevyn Aucoin The Eye Shadow in Taupey Grey, $30, The Sculpting Contour Powder, $44, and The Flesh Tone Lip Pencil in Blossom, $25; kevynaucoin. com. Clé de Peau Beauté Cream Blush in Perfect Peach, $60; cledepeaubeaute.com.

us.christianlouboutin.com. p.167 Mugler dress, $1,730; net-a-porter.com. Jenny Bird Sloane bracelet chunky links, $95; jenny-bird.com. Giuseppe Zanotti Janice brown corset boots with stiletto heel, $1,395; giuseppezanotti.com. p.168 Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Silk Sheer Turtleneck Blouse, $1,990, Triangle bralette, $550, Sequin hot shorts, $2,490, and Yeti 115 feather boots, $7,000, Saint Laurent, B.H., 310-271-5051; ysl.com. Lalita choker and belt, prices upon request; lalita.com. p.170 Roberto Cavalli crocodile printed leather bustier bodysuit, $1,775, and faux crocodile miniskirt, $3,395, Roberto Cavalli, B.H., 310-276-6006; robertocavalli.com. Delise’Ana Custom Designs cape, price upon request; deliseana.com. Kendall Conrad Paquita bracelet in black snakeskin, $325, black bridle leather cuff, $215, grande ring, $170, thick rounded ring, $90, thin rounded ring, $80, oblique bangle thin, $190, rounded bangle III, $240, oblique bangle thick, $220, Vaquera black nappa leather cuff, $215, two oblique stacking rings, $120 each, Grande ring, $170, Kendall Conrad, Brentwood, 310-4634718; kendallconraddesign.com. p.171 Michael Kors Collection trench, $6,500, Michael Kors, L.A., 310-385-8350; michaelkors.com. Rinaldy Yunardi hat, price upon request; rinaldyyunardi.com. Mandy Wu Jewelry leather and metal choker, $250; mandywu.com. Chrome Hearts Fleur Dagger sterling silver dog tag, $330, Paper Chain sterling silver necklace, $520, Tiny Cross sterling silver dog tag, $330, Drop of Germ leather bracelet with sterling silver, $440, 3 button 2 snap leather cuff, $300, Chrome Hearts, W.H., 310-854-9800; chromehearts.com. David Yurman Exotic Stone tag with black onyx, $415, and Shipwreck chain necklace, $925; davidyurman.com. Christian Louboutin Galeria Watersnake sandal with stud detail, $945, Christian Louboutin, L.A., 310-247-9300; us.christianlouboutin. com. p.172 Hermès green plaid cape, $5,000, and green tailored cotton shirt with leather trim, $2,500, Hermès, B.H., 310-278-6440; hermes.com. Solid & Striped briefs, $78; solidandstriped.com. Rinaldy Yunardi goggles and gloves, prices upon request; rinaldyyunardi.com. Giuseppe Zanotti Dena’Camoe over-the-knee boots, $1,095; giuseppezanotti. com. p.173 Brunello Cucinelli python bomber jacket, $12,345, Brunello Cucinelli, C.M., 714-957-6930; brunellocucinelli.com. Sachin & Babi Chalcedony one-shoulder dress with tassels, $895; sachinandbabi.com. Kendall Conrad Vaquera black nappa leather, $215, Kendall Conrad, Brentwood, 310-463-4718; kendallconraddesign.com. Giuseppe Zanotti Melanie Golden side-zip black nappa boot with open toe, $1,395; giuseppezanotti.com. Makeup: Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, $54, Veil Fluid Makeup, $60, Ambient Lighting Palette, $62, 1.5mm Mechanical Gel Eye Liner in Obsidian, $18, Modernist Eyeshadow Palette in Graphite (Smokey), $58, Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil, $34, and Femme Nude Lip Stylo in Medium Rose Nude, $32; hourglasscosmetics.com.

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SIREN SONG p.129 Michael Kors Collection white and silver leaf sequin double crepe sable jacket, $7,995, Michael Kors, B.H., 310777-8862; michaelkors.com. Paco Rabanne long fringed mesh skirt, $10,050, Just One Eye, L.A., 323-969-9129. Tito Pedrini Artigli diamond earrings, Artigli diamonds in 18-karat white gold, $2,800; c-stateofmind.com. Alexandra

GROUND CONTROL p.162 Bottega Veneta dress, $19,400, and jacket, $8,000, Bottega Veneta, 800-845-6790; bottegaveneta.com. YVY choker, $195; yvy.ch. Jenny Bird Serra Ring, $95; jenny-bird.com. Kendall Conrad oblique stacking rings, $120 each, thick rounded ring, $90, thin rounded ring, $80, thick rounded ring, $90, two oblique stacking rings, $120 each, thin rounded ring, $80, Kendall Conrad, Brentwood, 310-4634718; kendallconraddesign.com. p.164 Balmain top with chains, $8,475, skirt with chains, $6,163, and over-the-knee boots, price upon request, 323-230-6364; balmain.com. Kendall Conrad Paquita bracelet in black snakeskin, $325, oblique bangle bangle thin, $190, rounded bangle III, $240, and oblique bangle thick, $220, Kendall Conrad, Brentwood, 310-463-4718; kendallconraddesign.com. Jenny Bird Serra ring, $95; jenny-bird.com. p.165 Fendi brown leather lace-up open-shoulder coatdress, $7,220; fendi.com. Kendall Conrad Cagancho cuff in Cognac nappa leather, $215, Kendall Conrad, Brentwood, 310-463-4718; kendallconraddesign.com. David Yurman Pure Form mixedmetal cable bracelet with bronze and silver, $675, Pure Form mixed-metal three-row ring with bronze, silver and brass, $650, Pure Form mixed-metal smooth bracelet with bronze and silver, $675, Pure Form mixed-metal four-row ring with diamonds, bronze and silver, $950; davidyurman. com. Tamara Mellon Linger knee-high velvet boots, $795; tamaramellon.com. p.166 Longchamp La Parisienne velvet calfskin leather jacket in hazelnut, $1,545, and La Parisienne velvet calfskin leather skirt, $1,020, Longchamp, S.F., 415-362-7971; longchamp.com. Le Specs sunglasses, $89; lespecs.com. YVY leather bra, $586, yvy.ch. Lalita choker, price upon request; lalita.com. Chrome Hearts Fleur Dagger sterling silver dog tag, $330, Paper Chain sterling silver necklace, $520, Tiny Cross sterling silver dog tag, $330, Chrome Hearts, W.H., 310-854-9800; chromehearts.com. David Yurman Exotic Stone tag with black onyx, $415, and Shipwreck chain necklace, $925; davidyurman.com. Kendall Conrad Cresta Ring II $145, square brass rings, similar styles available, and Cresta ring I $95, Kendall Conrad, Brentwood, 310-463-4718; kendallconraddesign.com. Christian Louboutin boots, Moulin Noir beige sequin thighhigh boot, $1,995, Christian Louboutin, L.A., 310-247-9300;

PHOTO FINISH p.178 Giorgio Armani washed blue denim three-button Men’s jacket, $2,595, and washed blue denim slim-fit five-pocket Men’s jeans, $595, Giorgio Armani, B.H., 310271-5555; armani.com. Cartier Cartier Juste un Clou ring, 18-karat white gold, $2,430, Cartier, B.H., 310-275-4272; cartier.com. Christian Louboutin So Kate Ocean blue patent leather pumps, $675; christianlouboutin.com.

CORRECTION In the Winter 2017/2018 issue, RH provided the furniture for the cover story “Daydream Believer” (p.146) featuring Carey Mulligan. RH Cloud modular fabric armless chair, $1,150-$2,495, corner chair, $1,595-$2,995, end-of-sectional ottoman, $850-$2,195, all in Belgian linen, and Pluma rug in Cream, $825-$7,095; restorationhardware.com.

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HAYES VALLEY MINTY FRESH PASTELS AND COOL, BREEZY BLUES ARE A MATCH FOR A STORIED SAN FRANCISCO LOCALE

A view of HAYES VALLEY from the neighboring painted ladies.

EDITED BY ANUSH BENLIYAN AND REBECCA RUSSELL 1. JENNIFER FISHER Baby Kate hoop earrings, $275, jenniferfisherjewelry.com. 2. JOE’S JEANS The Cutoff Jacket in Jacinda, $328, Joe’s, S.M. 3. SANDRO skirt, $295, Sandro, B.H. 4. TIFFANY X GLOBETROTTER 30-inch suitcase, $2,700, tiffany.com. 5. OLIVER PEOPLES Calidor in silver and blue wash, $340, Oliver Peoples, Malibu. 6. AGL yellow booties with kitten heel, $480, agl.com. 7. VELVET BY GRAHAM AND SPENCER cotton stripe dress, $198, velvet-tees.com. 8. CRISTIANO BURANI Spring/Summer 2018. 9. BALENCIAGA Spring/Summer 2018. 10. PRADA bag, price upon request, Prada, B.H. 11. BAOBAB COLLECTION Poseidon-Max 10 candle, $121, farfetch.com. 12. GUCCI high-heel sandals in multicolor paillettes, $980, Gucci, B.H. 13. PETER PILOTTO Spring/Summer 2018. 14. CAROLINA HERRERA Spring/Summer 2018. 15. MOREAU-PARIS Bregancon in leather with zipper, $3,040, Moreau-Paris, S.F. 16. MOROCCANOIL Mending Infusion, $32, moroccanoil.com. 17. TORY BURCH Octagon Silk Square Scarf, $128, Tory Burch, B.H.

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“The San Francisco I have returned to is, at once, entirely different and remarkably the same,” says Calgary Avansino (calgaryavansino.com (calgaryavansino.com), the California-bred fashion arbiter and wellness editor who, after a 16-year spell at British Vogue in London, recently moved back to the Bay Area with her husband and their three kids. “The exciting changes are what drew us back to this idyllic city, and the bustling Hayes Valley I now roam is no exception to the buzz,” Avansino says. Here, the plant-based-living advocate and author of Keep It Real shows us around her favorite San Francisco neighborhood. • Little Gem is bright, cheerful, and has healthy, delicious food. littlegem.restaurant. • Lux SF for a manicure that lasts and lasts. luxsf.net. • Fiddlesticks is kid heaven. It’s got everything they want and everything you need. shopfiddlesticks.com. • Loving Cup for hand-churned frozen yogurt and rice pudding. lovingcup.com. • Nothing beats the creative, modern Mexican food at Cala. Try the sweet potato main [dish]. calarestaurant.com. • For sleek activewear, I love Outdoor Voices Voices’ chic new store on Hayes Street. outdoorvoices.com.

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GIORGIO ARMANI men’s jacket, $2,595, and men’s jeans, $595. CARTIER ring, $2,430. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN shoes, $675.

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Camila Morrone tried “rebelling against” the family business, she says. “I was like, ‘I want to be a cardiac surgeon. I want to be a doctor. I want to be a lawyer. Anything but acting,’ ” explains Al Pacino’s stepdaughter, whose parents are Argentine actors Lucila Solá and Maximo Morrone. “But internally, I knew. I liked performing in front of my mom’s friends at dinner parties. The acting bug was in me, even though I tried to fight it.” Pacino cast Camila, at age 7, as a young version of Jessica Chastain’s character in the Oscar Wilde drama Salomé. “I got cut out of the movie,” she says with a laugh. But the Los Angeles native relished the opportunity to observe Chastain. “She was a baby,” Camila reminisces. “And I was, too.” She is now entering leadinglady territory, starring in this month’s Death Wish, an actionthriller directed by Eli Roth. “It’s an emotional roller coaster,” Camila says of playing Jordan Kersey, the daughter of Bruce Willis’ character in the film. The 20-year-old also appears in the Sundance drama Never Goin’ Back alongside Maia Mitchell and in the upcoming musical remake of Valley Girl opposite Alicia Silverstone. “You never really know how it’s going to play out in this industry,” says the former model, noting her close proximity to Hollywood has given her an insider’s view. “You can have one hit movie and never work again, so I always keep that in mind. I don’t have any expectations and we’ll see where that takes me.” • LINDZI SCHARF

STYLING: REBECCA RUSSELL. HAIR: PETE LAMDEN. MAKEUP: JO STRETTELL AT TRACEY MATTINGLY USING JILLIAN DEMPSEY. NAILS: LISA PENA WONG AT OPUS BEAUTY USING PRETTY SIMPLE ESSIE GEL COUTURE. SEE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR DETAILS, P.174.

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