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Gucci’s spring collection trots out an equestrian moment in Los Angeles......................................................................................... 49 Go inside the new Studio C, designed by Brigette Romanek to showcase the state’s coolest brands....................... 52 Treehouse suites are just one of the many draws of Canyon Ranch’s newest property............................................................ 56 Mélisse’s Michelin-touted chef reopens the famed eatery alongside a brand-new dining concept.............................. 60

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Flower bomb: Fanciful floral prints mingle with their IRL counterparts at Lotusland............. 76 How supermodel Amber Valletta splits time between photoshoots and protest lines......... 88 Fashion’s face to watch, Kenya Kinski-Jones, tries on spring’s monochrome uniform............. 96

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Creative guru Richard Christiansen harnesses the power of his enchanted garden............... 108 Arianne Phillips, costume designer to the stars, gets her moment in the spotlight.................. 116

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The cool, contemporary side of ancient Kyoto........................................................................................................................................................... 123 Catch up with friends while you detox? A look at the wellness club revolution............................................................................. 126

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Actor and lifelong Angeleno Juliette Lewis’ California musts......................................................................................................................... 130

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Take supermodel Amber Valletta, who has graced our cover three times over the years. As her career continues to flourish in different directions, she remains a steadfast crusader for the environment, striving to slow down the effects of climate change, even if it means getting arrested, as she was recently in Washington, D.C., alongside fellow advocate Jane Fonda.

In our fashion features, the season’s lush floral trend comes alive in Montecito’s legendary Lotusland, where we have created cover stories and held parties amid the cacti and succulents throughout the years. We also visit the sprawling gardens of Richard Christiansen’s Flamingo Estate to discover the private Eden he has created in Eagle Rock and the way it is informing the creative trailblazer’s new passion project.

Our big interview is with the notoriously private costume designer Arianne Phillips, a behind-the-scenes superstar who has spent the last three decades dressing and collaborating with icons such as Lenny Kravitz, Quentin Tarantino, Tom Ford and Madonna. She is also a dear friend and someone we have loved since the early days of her long and storied career.

Fifteen years on, we continue to celebrate all of California’s pioneers.

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CH CAROLINA HERRERA Mini Scala clutch, $625, Carolina Herrera, Beverly Hills, 310-275-8900.

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AMBER VALLETTA. Photography by PAMELA HANSON. Creative & Fashion Direction by ALISON EDMOND. Hair by TEDDY CHARLES at The Wall Group using R+Co. Makeup by HOLLY SILIUS at Frank Reps using Tom Ford Beauty. Manicure by CHRISTINA AVILES AUDÉ at Star Touch Agency using Chanel Le Vernis.

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ALISTAIR TAYLOR-YOUNG PAMELA HANSON Photographer Pamela Hanson captured C’s cover star, Amber Valletta, in Malibu for “Change Agent,” p.88. Among her many credits are projects for brands like Elizabeth and James and Warby Parker, as well as editorial for Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar and other major publications. MY C SPOTS • Maru Coffee in Los Feliz is my first stop in the morning • If I have a day off, I love to go downtown to Hauser & Wirth gallery, or to my all-time favorite, Regen Projects • Sushi Park in West Hollywood for lunch or dinner — absolutely delicious

Lensman Alistair Taylor-Young, who divides his time between the U.S. and Europe, shot this issue’s fashion feature, “Garden State,” p.76, at the always enchanting Ganna Walska Lotusland in Montecito. He is a longtime contributor to Condé Nast Traveller, and his clients include Dior, Emporio Armani, Pomellato, Guerlain and Brunello Cucinelli. MY C SPOTS • The Garland Hotel is a funky little retreat in the Valley • Bibi Ji in Santa Barbara for amazing Indian food • A hike to the Nike site, which has a World War II radar tower with 360-degree views of L.A.

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Estonian-born Harleth Kuusik, whose talents are front and center in “Garden State,” p.76, has modeled for such luxury brands as Prada, Proenza Schouler, YSL Beauty, Edun, Valentino and Jill Stuart. MY C SPOTS • Barnsdall Art Park in east L.A. is one of my favorite places to take a picnic and relax in the sun • I love to brunch at Malibu Pier Cafe and watch the surfers at First Point • Pharaoh Karaoke Lounge in Koreatown is perfect for authentic Korean barbecue and a night of singing with your girlfriends

Photographer Frank Ockenfels 3’s portraits complement “Master of Disguise,” p.116, which celebrates the storied career of Hollywood stylist Arianne Phillips. His diverse client list includes HBO, Hennessy, Universal Pictures, Amazon, Adidas, and Rolling Stone and Wired magazines.

MY C SPOTS • I’ve never had a meal at Lucques that didn’t blow me away • The Band sculpture by Richard Serra at LACMA is an amazing journey for the senses • Fahey/Klein Gallery — if you’re passionate about photography, this is the place

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around a ’70s-tinged Los Angeles, feature a steed in each mise-en-scene, joining models who are clad in the collection’s scoop-neck leotards, high-slit midi skirts and boldly patterned frocks for everything from ambles along North Hollywood avenues to evening drives up to the Chateau Marmont, obliquely referencing Michele’s theme of selfdetermination of personal style. Quite the stable concept. gucci.com. M.L.

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“You have News to die a3 few times before you can really live.”

In Kristen Caissie’s debut tome, Gathering: Setting the Natural Table (Rizzoli New York, $45), the creative force behind Silver Lake’s celebrated flower studio Moon Canyon invites readers to learn the subtle art of setting the table. Caissie, whose clients include tastemakers like Rachel Craven and fashion line Dôen, covers everything from pairing colorful beeswax candles and handpainted earthenware to folding a linen napkin and, of course, taming locally foraged blooms into poetic centerpieces.

“When we eat outside, under the stars, or bring nature in, using botanical elements as decor, we elevate the day-to-day,” she says. K.M.

Terra-cotta bud vases in various forms allow KRISTEN CAISSIE to mix and match florals, as seen in GATHERING.

collaborate on impeccably crafted, travel-inspired pieces. For the luxury heritage brand’s latest offering, it teamed with a Californian for the first time: Matsys design firm founder and CCA professor Andrew Kudless. The result — the Swell Wave shelf, which pairs undulating polished oak surfaces with leather tension straps — was inspired by the Pacific. “The swell waves that pound California’s rocky beaches and the strong winds blowing through our redwood forests were generated in storms thousands of miles away,” Kudless says. “There is a sublime beauty to our landscape, and I wanted to capture how forces far beyond our borders have had a hand in sculpting it.” louisvuitton.com. M.G.

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wo years in the making, C Magazine’s debut brick-and-mortar — stocking trend-driven ready-to-wear and accessories, cult beauty products and the sleekest homewares — represents the next chapter for the global authority on California style.

The “California, Curated” concept, a first in the world of retail, exclusively offers brands with Golden Statebased designers. On the accompanying e-commerce site and inside the 1,500-square-foot space, visitors will find select seasonal pieces from Rodarte, Rosetta Getty and Greg Lauren alongside exclusive hats from Nick

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Fouquet, Re/Done’s upcycled denim, Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses, and statement jewelry from Lisa Eisner and Hoorsenbuhs.

The beauty counter features cult favorites from brands such as Napa Valley-based Vintner’s Daughter, fragrances from Régime des Fleurs, body oils from Shiva Rose Beauty and CBD-infused serums from Vertly.

Rounding out the assortment of home decor offerings are whimsical objets from the Haas Brothers, crystal orbs from The Urban and The Mystic, coffeetable tomes selected by Owl Bureau and candles from Flamingo Estate Organics.

Located at Newport Beach’s Fashion Island, with interiors designed by AD100 star Brigette Romanek of Romanek Design Studio, the space’s cool, eccentric elegance is the perfect backdrop for bringing the pages of C Magazine to life. Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Dr., Ste. A206, Newport Beach, 949-705-3130; shopstudio-c.com. •

STUDIO C features: Amanu • Ambre Victoria • Baja East • Daniela Villegas • Donald Robertson • Eddie Borgo • Elisabeth Weinstock • Flamingo Estate Organics • Greg Lauren • Haas Brothers • Heidi Merrick • Hoorsenbuhs • House of Harlow 1960 • Jacques Marie Mage • Jillian Dempsey • La Boheme • Le Feu de L’eau • Lisa Eisner • Loree Rodkin • Miri Mara Ceramics • Monique Lhuillier • Nick Fouquet • Re/Done • Régime des Fleurs • Rodarte • Rosetta Getty • Sarah-Jane Wilde • Shiva Rose Beauty • Striiike • The Lost Explorer • The Urban and The Mystic • Thomas Keller • Tom Binns • Vertly • Vintner’s Daughter • and more.

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to her parents. Ninety years later, the artist is being celebrated in the very city that gave rise to her signature folkloric, autobiographical mode with “Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving” at the de Young Museum, an exhibit that explores Kahlo’s identity and creative influences through her paintings, personal possessions and photographs. March 21-July 26. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., S.F., 415-750-3600; deyoung.famsf.org. A.J.B.

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Hand-quilted pillows, leather planters and more at FIELD GUIDE.

Judging by the masterfully collected interiors of new Santa Monica design and garden shop Field Guide, it’s no surprise founder Jill Gallenstein brings with her a background in merchandising for the likes of Anthropologie. Artisanal ceramics, eclectic coffee-table books and giant ferns, cacti and split leaf philodendron abound, as do exclusive collaborations.

Fresh for spring: brutalist-inspired solid brass and pewter hair picks, a pillow series with Patrick Howard of Den & Delve and fine art prints of psychic storefronts by Gallenstein’s husband, photographer David Slijper. What’s more, Gallenstein is introducing made-to-order flower arrangements and container gardening services — so you can cultivate a similarly idyllic scene at home. 1413 Montana Ave., Santa Monica; fieldguideshop.com. M.G.

Having recently celebrated its 40th birthday, Canyon Ranch, the luxury hospitality brand synonymous with integrative wellness, has debuted its first California residence. Situated on 16 acres of ancient redwood groves just over 30 miles outside of San Francisco and featuring 38 guest rooms — 24 of which are standalone treehouses on stilts — the new Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat Woodside is a debut concept for the brand in that it focuses on multiday, intention-based programs centered around lifestyle change. Catered to each guest, the retreat programs can incorporate everything from yoga and mountain biking to experthosted wellness seminars.

Next in the resort’s series will be April’s Mindfulness in Nature and May’s Relationship Mastery. From $899/night. 16350 Skyline Blvd., Woodside, 855-2778877; canyonranch.com. M.C.T.

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With L.A.-based Re/Done, Jamie Mazur and Sean Barron have built a small empire refashioning vintage Levi’s for today’s tastes.

This February, the pair unveiled a debut line of women’s sneakers, with three styles that also draw inspiration from the past: the ’70s tennis shoe, the ’80s basketball shoe and the ’90s skate shoe.

“Lifestyles are innately active. As a kid [growing up in L.A.], I lived in Air Jordans on and off the basketball court, and Stan Smiths when I took up tennis,” Mazur says. “We wanted to re-create the nostalgia behind these cult classics.” Handmade in Italy and shipped with a reusable water bottle, all in recyclable packaging, the results are kicks that will remain cool in any era. Exclusively available on net-a-porter.com and shopredone.com. K.M.

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CENTER OF ATTENTION San Diego’s new open-air complex, One Paseo, has quickly become Del Mar’s most alluring shopping destination, thanks to its crop of fresh boutiques from independent California brands. Solana Beach-based bespoke fine jeweler Marrow Fine stocks its first brick-and-mortar with stackable rings, necklaces and more, all crafted with unique stones, such as gray spinel

and onyx. One door down you’ll find Van De Vort, the Del Mar-born boutique that offers womenswear from labels including For Love and Lemons and Janessa Leone, as well as its own line of femme springtime staples. And the beach town-inspired fashion and home goods — including nautical-themed antiques — from Santa Barbara’s Whiskey & Leather are also not to be missed. 3725 Paseo Pl., San Diego, 858523-2298; onepaseo.com. A.J.B.

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DOUBLE DATE

Whey-glazed beets with aged beef fat, smoked potato buttermilk and lemonthyme jus at MÉLISSE.

After a nearly one-year hiatus, L.A.’s longtime fine-dining darling Mélisse is back with a major twist. Michelin-starred chef-owner Josiah Citrin recently reopened the Santa Monica restaurant with a new tasting menu concept, alongside a debut a la carte sibling eatery, Citrin, under the same roof. The former serves up nine courses in a sleek 14-seat dining room — with exquisitely rendered menu items, such as pressed spiny lobster with fennel and chanterelles — while the latter specializes in shared plates and reincarnated signature dishes from the original Mélisse (yes, that includes the famous egg caviar). 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310-395-0881; citrinandmelisse.com. A.J.B.

SHOCK FACTOR Artist Paul McCarthy’s performance, video and sculptural work is infamously provocative (see, for example, his 2014 installation at Paris’ Place Vendôme, a sculpture that was interpreted both as a Christmas tree and a butt plug, depending on the perspective). This season, the Hammer Museum presents the first comprehensive U.S. survey of the L.A.-based rebel’s works on paper, titled “Paul McCarthy: Head Space, Drawings 1963-2019.” Nearly 600 pieces explore themes of violence, humor, death, sex and politics via characters culled from Hollywood, fairy tales and soap operas, with works in traditional charcoal, graphite, ink and marker — not to mention ketchup and peanut butter. Despite the playfulness of his oeuvre, the consummate and accomplished draftsman (who taught art history at UCLA for nearly 20 years) is known to rely on a sophisticated daily drawing practice to flesh out his brilliantly complex — if a bit naughty — ideas. Feb. 2-May 10. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A., 310-443-7000; hammer.ucla.edu. K.M. Dopwhite, WS, 2009, by PAUL McCARTHY, on view at the HAMMER MUSEUM.

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he culture of Levi’s jeans is writ large into American mythology, evoking a romantic freedom that encompasses the American West, rockabilly teens, hedonistic hippies and high fashion.

Now, a new Contemporary Jewish Museum exhibition in San Francisco, “Levi Strauss: A History of American Style,” offers the most comprehensive look at the entrepreneur’s life and legacy to date.

Strauss’ unintended fashion empire unfolded when the newly minted U.S. citizen, a Jewish immigrant from Bavaria, Germany, headed for the wild West Coast amid the California gold rush. Strauss, already a savvy merchant, realized the real gold could be mined by selling supplies (pickaxes, durable work pants) to fortune hunters. So he stayed put in San Francisco, where, in 1873, he launched Levi Strauss & Co. with his patented pants made from a tough denim fabric that was more tear-resistant, thanks to the introduction of copper rivets by his partner, tailor Jacob Davis. Each pair, no matter the style or wash, still sports the Levi’s “Two

Horse” waist patch (signifying the cloth’s sturdiness) and variations of its signature “red tab” back pocket. Thanks to Strauss’ ingenuity, his humble yet practical blue-collar garment evolved into a totemic statement of style.

“Of Levi, the man, we know some things: He never married or had children, so he always went by ‘Uncle Levi,’ even among his employees,” notes Levi’s house historian Tracey Panek. “He was close with his extended family and inspired loyalty.”

Featuring more than 150 items from the Levi Strauss & Co. Archives (founded in 1989 by family scion and former CEO Bob Haas), the show includes historic garments, such as circa 1900 bib overalls, and more cinematic moments (a Lauren Bacall suit) alongside advertising and ephemera.

Of course, the brand’s story continues to unfold. Last March, the once private corporation — long managed by members of the Haas family (descendants of Strauss who reportedly still control about 60 percent of the company) and currently run by president and CEO Chip Bergh — went public on the New York Stock Exchange for only the second time in the label’s history.

And despite its heritage status, Levi’s has shown it’s future-facing: In 2020, the company is expected to have eliminated thousands of chemicals in the finishing process, thanks to a breakthrough laser technique discovered at the company’s Eureka Innovation Lab in San Francisco. Feb. 13-Aug. 9. 736 Mission St., S.F., 415-655-7800; thecjm.org. 2

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MILANER Elena woven bag, $460.

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MEET YOU ON MELROSE Down the street from industry hangout Craig’s, Matt and Marissa Hermer, the husband-and-wife team behind The Draycott in Pacific Palisades, have opened the glam new Olivetta. Here, chef Michael Fiorelli (formerly of Manhattan Beach’s Italian mainstay Love & Salt) hauls in influences from Italy and the wider Mediterranean. The 43-year-old toque indulges in jumbo shrimp saganaki, rabbit porchetta and pasta for which he mills his own flour from local grains right at the restaurant. Guests can linger at one of the two bars over a glass of 2017 Domaine Mothe Chablis and an appetizer of grilled Spanish octopus. The chef’s recommendation? “You absolutely have to have the roast chicken. It’s that good and I’m so proud of it,” Fiorelli says. Deboned and roasted in a pan for a perfectly crisp skin, the chicken is served atop a garlic herb ciabatta “stuffing,” which absorbs the jus. Designed by Londonand L.A.-based firm Fettle, the 150-seat bungalow includes an ivy- and bougainvillea-clad sunroom, a muraled dining room with a full-length skylight and a bar replete with a DJ setup and a throwback cabaret stage. 9010 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-307-3932; olivetta.la. S.I.V

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Olivier Theyskens, the avantgarde Belgian designer, had been a longtime admirer of Jerome Jacques Marie Mage’s bold, artisanal eyewear.

Sensing he had a kindred creative spirit in Mage, Theyskens called the brand’s historic DTLA offices in 2018 to set up a meeting. Now, two years later, the friends are debuting a collaboration with the release of a pair of distinct, limitededition frames: the Gloria, an ’80s-inspired oversized architectural style; and the Glance, a ’90s-indebted cat-eye. Mage, who has previously collaborated with Kate Bosworth, Hopper Goods (inspired by the late Dennis Hopper) and the L.A.-based line Co, is famous for his painstaking attention to detail and for his limitededition micro-production process — the very opposite of fast fashion. Rest assured, he and Theyskens are busy working on forthcoming styles. jacquesmariemage.com. K.M.

OPEN DOORS Three unmissable new brick-and-mortars JUST ONE EYE The luxury purveyor’s expanded new gallery cum boutique space in Hollywood offers everything from Etro ready-to-wear to Brad Pitt-designed furniture. justoneeye.com.

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NOTO In Highland Park, at the debut store of the L.A.-based organic skincare line, patrons can shop cosmetics, ceramics, jewelry, books and much more. notobotanics.com.

GOOP LAB The first permanent Goop outpost in San Francisco — on Fillmore Street — features a locally inspired curation of wellness and lifestyle must-haves. goop.com.

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VALENTINO dress, $4,500. JANESSA LEONE hat, $265. GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI sandals, $1,350. Stylist’s own ribbon and gloves.

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DOLCE & GABBANA coat, $3,745, bra, $945, briefs, $995, and shoes, $2,245. SPORTI swim cap, $7. JACQUES MARIE MAGE sunglasses, $610. EMMANUEL TARPIN ring, $47,000.

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CAROLINA HERRERA dress, $2,690. BEEMO cap, $32. GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI sandals, $1,250. Stylist’s own gloves.

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FENDI dress, $4,200, and sandals, $690. JACQUES MARIE MAGE sunglasses, $550. Stylist’s own ribbon.

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JILLIAN DEMPSEY Lid Tint in Plum, $28, and Cheek Tint in Poppy, $28. SMASHBOX Be Legendary lipstick in Coral, $21.

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Amber Valletta has graced campaigns and covers for decades, but it’s her focus on the planet that’s making waves now

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SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO jacket, $10,500, top, $350, and shorts, $2,390. ALEXANDRA JULES ring, $3,750.

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STELLA McCARTNEY dress, $2,900. ALEXANDRA JULES earrings, $4,800.

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series Revenge) she moved to Los Angeles and raised her son, Auden, now 19, here.

“I needed to be in a big city, and I wanted to be somewhere close to nature. … I love that I can look out my window and see the mountains and go walk in the mountains in five minutes.

And I can walk and be at the beach in the same amount.” She also enjoys the eclectic culture of the city. “I love the mix: There’s a lot going on in California. … It’s just a really special place.”

She lives on the west side and likes nothing better than to spend an evening at home with her partner, hair stylist Teddy Charles. “I’m going to be honest with you, I’m pretty much a homebody,” she says. But when she does go out, she has her regular favorites: the Hollywood Bowl for a concert in the summer; Matsuhisa and Sushi Zo for a meal; and some dance cardio at Body By Simone. Her days of surfing have waned: “I like surfing, but I don’t do it enough.

I’m sort of a wimp: it’s cold in L.A.” Married twice — first to model Hervé Le Bihan, then to Olympic volleyball player Chip McCaw, her son’s father — Valletta says she has no idea if she will ever marry again. “It’s not something I’m concerned about. I’m in love. I love someone. And that’s good enough.

And he loves me.”

In the future, she says, she longs to live on a farm in the countryside. “And I’m hoping I have some grandkids.”

For now, she is still busy working, having recently appeared in campaigns for Stella McCartney and Holt Renfrew, both brands that take social responsibility and sustainability seriously. “Stella McCartney is No. 1. She’s really holding everybody in the luxury market up and pushing people to change, to be accountable.

But there are tons of young brands: There’s a really cool brand called Mother of Pearl; I love Reformation; I like Everlane.”

Gen Z, she says, is helping drive forward the sustainability effort. “They’re more open and inclusive and aware of the problems we’re facing. … [But] I don’t know if they would be here without the people who came before them.”

Valletta firmly believes that all generations should take responsibility. “I’m working with Jane Fonda, and she’s 82 years old, and she was motivated by Greta Thunberg, who’s 17 years old. I’m 46 years old. It’s not just on the kids, it’s on all of us,” she says. Valletta’s conviction is that all the hard work will eventually pay off.

“I do think change is coming, and a positive one. I have to believe that. … I’ve got to fight until the end.” •

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n Amber Valletta’s Twitter profile, she describes herself as a “hometown girl, occasional party crasher, hockey mama, fashion renegade.”

“Oh my God,” laughs Valletta, when I remind her of the description. “I [wrote] that about 10 years ago. My son doesn’t play hockey, he plays volleyball. [But] I guess everything else remains true.”

Now 46, it is her role as a fashion renegade for which she is best known. She has parlayed her fame as one of the original ’90s supermodels — having appeared on no less than 16 American Vogue covers — into a role as one of the most active and outspoken voices for climate change and sustainability in the industry. “Fashion is one of the biggest polluters. ... [But] it can be a huge catalyst for change, because fashion dictates a lot and everybody gets dressed in the world.”

The day prior to our conversation, she was arrested in Washington, D.C. — for the second time in recent weeks — during a “Fire Drill Friday” demonstration, a weekly event spearheaded by Jane Fonda and aimed to pressure lawmakers to take action on climate change. A video on Valletta’s Instagram shows her being handcuffed in November.

She laughs as she is cuffed, then chants: “The waters! Are rising! And so are we!” “[In November] we were literally arrested with cuffs and thrown in a wagon and taken off to a holding place. … [Yesterday] they decided to arrest us on-site without any cuffs, put us in lines … and hand us tickets.”

Once she had paid her $50 post-andforfeit fine, she was released. Today she took the train from D.C. to New York, and now she is in her favorite salon, Suite Caroline in SoHo, having her hair colored and nails manicured before taking a flight in the morning to Saudi Arabia. “I am multitasking,” Valletta says as she chats to me by phone. “Thank God for earpieces.”

Although she is often in New York, her home is Los Angeles. Born in Arizona and raised in Oklahoma, Valletta was 2 years old when her parents separated and her father moved to San Diego. “I love California. I grew up coming out to visit him.” After her mother enrolled her in modeling classes at the age of 15, Valletta landed her first gig in Italy that same summer. Her debut Vogue cover came at the age of 18. Later, when she started acting too (she has over 30 credits to her name, including the movie Hitch and the TV drama

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Soft-spoken by nature but compelled to go against type, the 27-year-old model — first discovered by fashion photographer Bruce Weber — and rising environmentalist understands the power of words, having spent the last couple of years advocating for animal rights, conservation and climate justice. “I think there’s something to say for us being conscious and aware of what our voices can accomplish and what our voices mean,” says Kinski-Jones, who sprinkles conversations with sage quotes by her idols, including Jane Goodall.

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The L.A. native’s nearly 53,000 Instagram followers tune in to see her behind the scenes at Chanel and Stella McCartney shows; to catch candid moments with her longtime boyfriend, actor Will Peltz; and to keep up with her dispatches on endangered species and environmental justice (#climatecrisis). Last year, she was tapped as an ambassador for Climate Futures, a company whose 1Planet digital platform aims to allow individuals and businesses to calculate their carbon footprint and then offset it by supporting global projects like forest conservation and renewable energy production.

As the youngest daughter of music legend Quincy Jones, Kinski-Jones is not the first in her family to champion a cause. Her father, for instance, has long been a philanthropist and social justice activist, and her half sister, actor Rashida Jones, is a founding member of the Time’s Up movement. But Kinski-Jones, whose mother is actor and former model Nastassja Kinski, notes it was the “connection and sense of protection to the natural world” she’s felt since she was a child that fueled

her passion for environmental activism.

“I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 8 and was always very into recycling and turning the lights off in school, so that’s always been a part of me, but now it’s a completely different conversation. It’s so much more dire,” she says. It’s that dialogue, though, that KinskiJones asserts is the biggest factor of change.

“Learning is the first step. … When you understand the issue, then you care, and when you care, you take action.” •

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CHANEL top, $5,850. JANESSA LEONE hat, $281. EF COLLECTION earrings, $550. Opposite: MIU MIU coat, $4,490. EF COLLECTION earrings, $325. CAROLINA AMATO gloves, $312. TIBI boots, $795.

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TOM FORD dress, $3,750. SOKO earrings, $64, and ring (sold as stack), $98. Stylist’s own galoshes.

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JILLIAN DEMPSEY Lid Tint in Bronze, $28, and Cheek Tint in Sunny, $28.

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Chandelier Creative agency founder Richard Christiansen has manifested his own private paradise in Eagle Rock, with hillside grounds that delight the senses and nurture the soul

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“ When I bought it five years ago, I neither had the money to restore it [nor] the permits,” says RICHARD CHRISTIANSEN of his escapist hilltop home, FLAMINGO ESTATE, a onetime adult-film studio he renovated with Paris-based STUDIO KO. “But I had a thousand ideas.”

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Flowers and succulents frame the home’s main entrance. Opposite, from top: A pair of chairs from Morocco flank the pool, surrounded by banana plants and palms.

Flamingo Estate’s resident honeybees lay claim to their own CHANDELIER CREATIVE-branded bee boxes.

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ichard Christiansen believes pleasure — however small — is a human right. So a visit to the elegantly lanky 43-year-old founder of Chandelier Creative agency at his restored 1940s Spanish colonialstyle Eagle Rock home, dubbed Flamingo Estate, begins with a perfect cup of coffee.

He pours the fresh brew from a French press into a handmade mug by British artist Alex Sickling and adds a dash of goat milk, while you admire his collection of Donabe pots from Japan and his kitchen’s custom terrazzo floor, fashioned after a hotel in Rome he encountered years ago. And for the worldly creative, who is responsible for shaping the image of myriad Fortune 500 brands, there is pleasure — so much thoughtful, specific, beauty-filled, worldly pleasure — in all of these things.

But aesthetic and sensory delight is not the only sort of pleasure on his mind these

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days, he tells you. What he is most interested in, really passionate about, is wellness — specifically, wellness sourced directly from his backyard.

Encompassing 7 acres, Flamingo Estate’s Mediterranean, water-tolerant garden is, according to Christiansen, “the biggest and most important room [of the property].” A utopian collaboration between Christiansen and French landscape designer Arnaud Casaus, it abounds with fruits and vegetables (from Japanese plums and figs to zucchini and tomatoes, to olives and macadamia nuts) and herbs (there are hundreds of species of sage alone) and houses a colony of bees and a coop of prodigious egg-laying chickens. A flowering grove of lipstick-red aloe blankets the hillside, and highly prized exotic species like the Australian Moreton Bay fig tree and plumeria (sourced for $30 on Craigslist and installed with a crane) are scattered about.

This being a Christiansen production, there are also unexpected design delights — a pink Faye Toogood Roly Poly armchair perches on the east terrace, ripe for contemplation and surrounded by purple salvia, orange flowering aloe and a collection of rare camellias.

This vast and bountiful landscape is exactly what led to his latest venture: a line of lifestyle and wellness products based entirely on the garden. The Flamingo Estate brand debuted last spring with candles in a trio of evocative scents, including Roma Heirloom Tomato, and honey packed with benefits-rich elements like bee pollen, royal jelly and propolis. This March will see the launch of shampoo, body wash and conditioner, composed of such

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ingredients as sage, eucalyptus, Saint-John’swort, bergamot and tulsi — all grown in the garden, of course. In the coming year, there are plans for everything from a “dream spray” and olive oil to a superfood spread and garden compost and soil. “Chandelier will always be a place to dream up brands and make the impossible happen,” he says. “But this time I am doing it for myself rather than someone else’s shareholders.”

Christiansen’s relationship with gardening is an enduring one. He and his twin brother, Geoffrey (a director in the New York office of Chandelier Creative), grew up on their parents’ avocado and sugarcane farm in rural Australia. It was there, in the Outback, that a desire for glamour and social connection took

root: “We never had people over to the house.

I never had a single childhood school friend come over, and so the idea of hosting people was very aspirational,” he says.

But having infiltrated the social whirl of Manhattan over the course of 17 years spent at Time Inc. and, later, his own agency (his globe-trotting resume also includes such highlights as a stint in Italy as creative director at Benetton’s groundbreaking Colors magazine in his 20s), he found himself deprived of an outdoor space of his own. And so, the lure of a garden — and with it, the promise of a better quality of life — drove him to Los Angeles.

“The garden pulled me here and saved me from New York, and it saved me again from a very dark period,” he confides.

Since moving to Los Angeles from New York in 2017, Christiansen has established himself as a kind of modern-day Gatsby, beckoning an international crew of multidisciplinary creatives to his fantastical Studio KO-created residence (a home he moved into with designer Andrew Mulne, whom he credits as being critical to the vision) for celebrations with exclusive guest lists, dependably handsome barmen, palm readers and cigarettes rolled with tobacco grown on the premises.

At these gatherings, bathed in the rosy reflected glow of the residence (a shade echoed in the property’s name), high on a hilltop overlooking the city’s twinkling lights, nothing is off limits — not the

From top left: The home’s poured concrete entry staircase. “In New York , I’d worked every weekend, and I came here — like everyone else — because I wanted to have a life,” Christiansen says.

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“I intentionally set out to build a home for myself and a daily existence for myself: I want to be surrounded by books and culture and art, and I want to be surrounded by a garden full of bees and birds,” Christiansen says.

“I’m happy that I manifested that.” In the cactus garden, an antique French statue purchased at auction overlooks the reflecting pool clad in Moroccan tiles.

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master bedroom, with its baker’s dozen David Hockney drawings; not the office, where a coffee table created from a piece of a tree struck by lightning on the grounds of Versailles resides; certainly not the bar, with its midcentury bamboo and brass stools; and not even the “bathing cathedral,” a stand-alone cast-concrete structure with dazzling bluespectrum stained-glass casement windows and a tub pointed toward the sunrise.

“I’m a staunch believer that every occasion is a special occasion,” says Christiansen, whose clients have included Old Navy, Virgin Voyages, Cartier, Adidas and Target. “And if

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you’ve been to a party [at Flamingo Estate], you know that everyone is drinking out of a crystal glass.”

His blend of gracious magic also extends to a nearby Highland Park bookstore-slash“creative incubator and community space,” Owl Bureau, where a recent event for artist Henry Taylor apparently lured the likes of Ai Wei Wei (“I’m not 100 percent sure it was him, but I’m pretty sure,” says Christiansen with a laugh) and Brad Pitt (definitely him).

Despite the outward successes, the revelry hit a roadblock in early 2019. “I went through a difficult time — professionally and

personally,” he shares. “I started to think: When things fall apart for people, you go back to nature. And so I did — I spent a lot of time in the garden, just thinking about growth and regrowth.”

He further reflects: “Nature gives us everything we need to feel good. And what I’ve learned in the last nine months is that there is a huge gulf between ‘not bad for you’ and ‘good for you.’ Between ‘not causing harm’ and ‘giving you pleasure.’

A lot of brands are not bad for you, but to take a product and actually say it can boost your mental clarity or happiness is a whole

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other thing.” (Plans for a mood-enhancing supplement are in the works.)

Christiansen is adamant that every single ingredient be pure and completely natural. “I wanted to use knowledge from the garden to connect again with excitement, ecstasy and euphoria. To feel happy and fulfilled,” he says.

Ever the branding guru, he adds: “It’s not real if it doesn’t have a logo.”

For a man who frequently cites Walt Disney as a hero, thanks to the mogul’s legacy of “world-building,” the motivation for the collection stems from a desire to, quite literally, bottle the 360-degree experience of

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Christiansen’s own fantasy land and export it beyond his property’s 75-step brick staircase.

“We’re looking to wrap our arms around everyone with green thumbs and middle fingers. There is so much crap on the market. ... I’m not playing small, I want to make a difference to me and the industry,” he says.

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The residence’s dramatic 75-step brick staircase is surrounded by flowering aloe. Opposite, from left: The stand-alone “bathing cathedral.” A sun-dappled view of the pool from the living room.

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ARIANNE PHILLIPS wears a THE WAY WE WORE dress, her own (seen throughout).

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or years, Arianne Phillips has been Hollywood’s not-so-secret style weapon, working with the industry’s A-list, including directors Milos Forman, James Mangold and Tom Ford, and actors like Joaquin Phoenix, Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie. Her resume reads like, well, an Oscar ballot. And so it came as little surprise when she recently scored her third Academy Award nomination for costume design with Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood.

“The greatest thing about this movie is that, for the first time ever, everybody has been acknowledged,” she says, referencing the movie’s nominations across 10 different categories. “Rather than a ‘me situation,’ it’s a ‘we situation,’ which is more fun and less stressful.”

Phillips has also been nominated for an Oscar for W.E., a Tony for Hedwig and the Angry Inch and a BAFTA for Tom Ford’s A Single Man. And as both a nominee and a stylist who works nonstop, Phillips is a red carpet staple, albeit one who prefers to stay on the sidelines, away from all the hoopla.

“Costumes create character,” she explains.

“They are the visual clues that set the tone and emotion and time and place of the story. They are the nonverbal underscore for who that character is and what the story is about.”

She’s done the opera Marnie at The Met with Michael Mayer. She’s directed a short film called “Passages” and reimagined the merchandising at the Bond Street store in London for Prada. She’s made five movies with James Mangold (and hopes that his Bob Dylan project, starring Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, will soon get the green light) and two Kingsman pictures with director Matthew Vaughn, each time inspiring a concurrent fashion collection for Mr Porter based on the film’s wardrobe. And if it all doesn’t sound dizzying enough, these projects are on top of her work as the sartorial mastermind behind Madonna’s wardrobe for over two decades.

In the late 1980s, Phillips moved to New York, where she began working as a fashion assistant. She got an early break styling Lenny Kravitz (her then neighbor) for his debut

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album, Let Love Rule, in 1989. Many of her jobs since have come about organically, bolstered by her reputation as a tireless worker and uniquely creative mind. She met Tom Ford socially through Madonna and then designed the costumes for Ford’s films A Single Man and Nocturnal Animals. “I was a massive fan of his work as an allover creative genius,” she says of Ford. “One day he called me and said, ‘I have a script [A Single Man], will you read it?’

I was beyond excited. I felt like whatever film Tom was going to make was a window into him.” She met director Mark Romanek while working on a Lenny Kravitz video in the mid’90s and then later did the costumes for his film One Hour Photo, which starred Robin Williams.

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She was introduced to Matthew Vaughn at Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s wedding.

Phillips’ collaboration with Madonna started after Courtney Love, a friend and client, appeared on the November 1997 “Women in Rock” cover of Rolling Stone with the singer and suggested Phillips be her new stylist.

“Unfortunately for Courtney, that kind of phased out my working relationship with her,” Phillips explains with a laugh. “Madonna is so scheduled and organized, and she was just about to release [her 1998 album] Ray of Light.

She booked me on the first video from Ray of Light, and then I just continued on with her.”

Over the years, the pair has worked on films, a play in the West End of London, photo shoots, music videos and concert tours. “I early on realized the power of Madonna. I already had my own film and fashion career, and I just worked harder to keep relevant and not just be defined by [her],” Phillips says. She adds, “I hold her in the highest esteem with not only her artistry and who she is as a woman. It’s been the ride of a lifetime. But her philanthropy — I don’t think people even know … the depths of how she changes lives globally.”

Phillips’ first major film project was Milos Forman’s The People vs. Larry Flynt, which she campaigned hard for. “Milos Forman was probably the first director I knew about because my parents used to take me as a kid to all kinds of art house films, and I saw One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Firemen’s Ball,” says Phillips, who grew up in Northern California in the ’70s as the daughter of social activist parents. “That was a huge break for me, considering I didn’t have the resume to support it. I was in the right time and the right place.” She adds: “That’s the thing — get me the meeting, and then it’s my job to express how I am the best person for the job.”

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Hollywood, Phillips decided to take a year off from costume design to play a more active role in philanthropy — something she has wanted to be a part of her life for a long time. “The truth is, I don’t make the kind of money that I can write a check to really move the needle,” she admits. “[But] I wanted to do something deeper and more fulfilling. This is what was lacking from my life.”

Where activism is concerned, Phillips’ light bulb moment came when her friend Reese Witherspoon asked her to design the Time’s Up pin that actors wore to the 2018 Golden Globes (and which became the organization’s

logo), when the Harvey Weinstein case ignited the #MeToo movement. Phillips was awed by how the actors were able to change the conversation on the red carpet — speaking about issues rather than designer dresses — with many even bringing activists as their dates. “The women of Hollywood became the face of Time’s Up and #MeToo and were able to create this cultural conversation,” Phillips says.

“So for me, being on the periphery of that and being a small part of it all really inspired me.”

From her home in Los Angeles (which she shares with her partner, photographer Mike Monzingo) she conceived a simple mission: to build partnerships with talent and brands to raise money and awareness for charities. She and friend Carineh Martin (who formerly ran

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From top: LANA DEL REY photographed by STEVEN KLEIN and styled by Phillips for Vogue Italia. The wardrobe that the costume designer created for the TOM FORD-directed film A Single Man earned her a BAFTA nomination. LENNY KRAVITZ wears a red suede tunic suit made by Phillips in his music video for “Are You Gonna Go My Way,” which was directed by MARK ROMANEK.

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BRAD PITT dons a Phillips-designed ensemble in the QUENTIN TARANTINO film.

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by Klein and styled by Phillips for the X-STaTIC PRO-CeSS project. Opposite: “My conversations have changed at work,” Phillips says. “We are talking about the environment or veganism or the election and what’s important to us.”

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the global VIP relations department at Prada) began working on a passion project, called RAD (Red Carpet Advocacy), and the two women launched the concept at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards. RAD has since worked with a number of celebrity clients and friends to promote their causes: Tracee Ellis Ross and the Essie Justice Group; Elisabeth Moss and the ACLU; Camila Cabello and Save the Children; Margot Robbie and Youngcare (an Australian grassroots organization that supports young people with disabilities); and Patricia Arquette’s GiveLove foundation, which works to improve sanitation in high-risk communities.

At last year’s Emmy Awards, RAD partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, encouraging talent to wear pins to the event as well as creating the messaging for said talent to deliver on the red carpet and through their own social media channels. Yet highly publicized awards shows are not the only venues where RAD makes an impact. “Our wheel of opportunities for advocacy, raising awareness and donations for charities has been at events throughout the year,” Phillips says, mentioning recent partnerships with Gucci, Armani and Tamara Mellon, among others.

After her much needed hiatus, Phillips is ready to get back to work. In addition to Mangold’s Bob Dylan flick, she is prepping for The Devil Wears Prada musical, which will debut on Broadway in 2021 with music by Elton John. “I am super excited about it,” she gushes.

By virtue of launching RAD, Phillips has, in effect, extended her own career. “RAD is what is going to sustain me staying in the entertainment business,” she reasons. “We are at a time now where there is a huge shift. ...

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D I KYOTO’S NEW GROOVE There’s a hidden contemporary side to Japan’s ancient imperial city — here’s where to find it

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NOKISHITA711’s Dancer in the Dark gin cocktail is made with wasabi oil, yuzu and bamboo charcoal powder. The spa at Aman Kyoto features indoor and outdoor onsen hot spring bathing pools.

yoto’s reputation tends to overshadow its reality. The cultural capital of Japan is best known for its ancient Buddhist temples, manicured Zen gardens and delicate geishas shuffling down cobblestoned streets by the colorful dozen. But look a little closer and you’ll find of-the-moment hotels, restaurants, bars and boutiques giving cutting-edge Tokyo a real run for its money.

You know it’s a modern movement when two of the world’s most luxurious hospitality brands open their doors in the same city within days of each other. Last fall, Kyoto welcomed the Park Hyatt (parkhyatt.com), whose lowslung property amid the tourist scene (Kōdaiji Temple, the Big Buddha, historic gardens and other checklist sites are mere steps away) is a departure for the brand known for its high-rise hotels. Outside the city center, at the foot of the Mountain of Hidari Daimonji, the new Aman (aman.com) was built on 80 pastoral acres for those who would rather trade the crowds for miles of lush forest and a few lesserknown temples.

The danger of staying at either, of course, is a temptation to hole yourself away in blissful opulence.

Intrepid explorers might instead opt for Enso Ango (ensoango.com), a hotel composed of five buildings within walking distance from each other in central Kyoto, that invites guests to travel like a local from structure to structure to experience the unique

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Kyoto is giving cutting-edge Tokyo a real run for its money property’s vernacular spaces, such as the tearoom, courtyards and salons.

Exploring Kyoto by foot is a good thing, because food in this city is both an art and a religion, with restaurants boasting more than 100 Michelin stars. One case in point: Kanga-an (kangaan.jp), a 17th-century Zen Buddhist temple with a fine-dining establishment where

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the innovative vegetarian cuisine plays tricks on the eyes (don’t miss the sweet “chestnuts” made with tofu and wheat noodle “husks”). There’s even a secret bar overlooking a hidden garden.

The vibe is unapologetically sleek at Monk (restaurant -monk.com), a 14-seat bolthole where chef Yoshihiro Imai changes up the veggie-forward tasting menu daily.

One thing always offered? Neapolitan-style pizza, and it’s perhaps the best this side of Europe. At Yanagi Koji Taka (taka-kyoto-japan.net), a small tachinomiya (standing-only bar), young maverick Taka Nishimura, a Nobu protege, gives sushi and other Japanese staples the Italian fusion treatment. One of the city’s buzziest new cocktail kingdoms, Nokishita711 (nokishita.net), features a gin-heavy menu that mixes the spirit with everything from wasabi oil to cream cheese. The tiny bar filled with eclectic art has no prices on its menu; customers instead pay whatever they choose in exchange for the artful creations.

Sure, you could hit all of Japan’s well-known fashion houses with a walk down Naramonocho, but for a truly special souvenir, spend most of your time (and money) at the historic only-in-Kyoto ateliers. The city is known for its exquisite lacquerware, and Zohiko (zohiko.co.jp) has been turning out the finest since the imperial days. At its Teramachidori Street gallery, find elaborate vases embellished with gold and silver, boxes etched with cherry blossoms and cranes, and geometric trays that can take months to create. Metalwork studio Seikado (seikado.jp) has been in operation for nearly 200 years, hammering out perfect sake cups, tea sets and incense holders in pewter, silver, bronze and copper. And Hosoo (hosoo-kyoto.com), Japan’s finest textile atelier, known for its three-dimensional weaving technique, has been around for centuries and sells to leading fashion houses like Chanel and Dior. Its kimono cellar at the new five-story flagship in Karasuma-Oike houses thousands of archival patterns.

Enjoy tea and macarons in the lounge, then select a souvenir at the shop — a pair of silk slippers, perhaps? Whatever you choose, you’ll leave with something precious but steeped in tradition.

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Right: KINKAKU-JI, the gold-clad Zen Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto.

Below: The KEIFUKU RANDEN TRAM drives through a tunnel of cherry blossoms.

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Clockwise from left: A silver Yanpo container from SEIKADO, from $305. YASAKA at PARK HYATT KYOTO serves the teppanyaki of award-winning chef KAMPEI HISAOKA. Inside ENSO ANGO hotel’s ATELIER OÏ-designed Tomi II building.

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Sound bath classes at SAFFRON & SAGE incorporate crystal singing bowls and chanting.

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ocial wellness clubs — member-focused spaces that specialize in self-care and socialization — began popping up a few years ago, and as the trend continues to grow and evolve, each incarnation is swankier and more exclusive than the next. The allure lies in having a private place to exercise, recharge and interact with like-minded individuals, as a fresh alternative to restaurants or watering holes.

“We built this place with socializing in mind. … Our space resembles a chic hotel or bar, not a spa or clinic,” says Dr. Jonathan Leary of Remedy Place’s debut location in West Hollywood. “We also offer after-hours social events, and N.A. [nonalcoholic] cocktails so nutrient-dense you get a bit of a buzz from the boost.”

Treatments here and at other such outfits often include meditation, sound baths, yoga, and movement and

HARMONIA oxygen therapies. These upscale concepts may seem pricey, but the cost of a la carte services (which can be addicting) can easily outweigh monthly membership fees. The Assembly, a women-centered, members-only club in San Francisco, offers unlimited fitness and exercise classes in addition to wellness and spa services, thus maximizing time and efficiency by having everything under one roof. Jennifer Adler at Harmonia in Sausalito shares, “People are looking for more meaningful connection and alternatives that still have a sexy, fun vibe.”

Located in the legendary former Record Plant Recording Studios (where Fleetwood Mac recorded Rumours), this wellness club focuses on movement classes (aerial yoga, Bhakti flow, Hatha, Kundalini and more), services (table massage, infrared sauna with LED therapy or traditional cedar), and self-development (such as cooking classes and guided meditations). The campus also includes a garden and soundproof rooms for co-working. From $125/month. 2200 Marinship Way, Sausalito, 415-332-1432; harmoniamarin.com.

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Catch up with a friend over nutrient-rich IV drips or take meetings in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for heightened clarity.

At Remedy Place, it’s all about healthy treatments you can do with or without a companion. Services also include meditation classes, ice baths with breath work, lymphatic drainage massage and immune screening. $495/month for a membership or $30/class. 8305 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 323-645-7444; remedyplace.com.

This member-based, holistic health club provides everything from acupuncture and massage, psychotherapy and energy therapy, breath work and meditation to concierge medicine and advanced biomarker testing.

Every service is customized, delivering a multisensory experience. From $150/month.

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Bottom: The coworking space at THE ASSEMBLY features original arched church windows and exposed wood beams.

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ARTHA WELLNESS SANCTUARY This newly opened exclusive club can be challenging to get into as memberships are by invitation only. The wellness sanctuary combines ancient practices and modern technologies with offerings such as cryo, meditation and float therapies, and infrared saunas. From $125/month. 8873 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood; arthamindbodysoul.com.

looking for more meaningful connection” JENNIFER ADLER, HARMONIA

REMEDY PLACE: MADELINE TOLLE. THE ASSEMBLY: MARGARET AUSTIN PHOTOGRAPHY.

THE ASSEMBLY An old church houses this co-working, wellness destination. Founded on the belief that well-being happens through community, The Assembly has created a place for people to discover and practice what makes them feel good. “Whether they want a quiet space to read a book, a great sweat in the studio, a brow wax or all of the above, we are here to help make sure they leave feeling better than when they came in,” co-founder Molly Goodson says. From $250/month. 449 14th St., S.F., 415-868-3322; theassembly.com.

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An early riser, Rose likes to do a little Kundalini yoga, drink celery juice and make breakfast for her daughters as often as possible. These days, she’s spending quite a bit of time in Texas, near Austin, where her partner lives. There, she relishes the slow-paced lifestyle: drinking mezcal, grilling steaks, taking drives together down long country roads and enjoying moonlit walks as a way to blow off steam. Rose’s line of clean beauty, called Shiva Rose Beauty, can be found at C Magazine’s new concept store, Studio C; shopstudio-c.com.

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Messika Paris My Twin middle clip-on earring, $3,500; messika.com.

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p.38 Harleth wears Balenciaga floral print asymmetric dress, $995, Balenciaga, Beverly Hills, 310-854-0557. Amber wears Balmain strass embroidered harem jumpsuit, $29,820; balmain.com. Messika Paris My Twin Mono earring, $2,020, and My Twin hook and stud earrings, $4,100; messika.com. Kenya wears Max Mara silk gown with tiered ruffles, $2,050, and cotton structured hat, price upon request, Max Mara, Beverly Hills, 310-385-9343.

BIG BAG THEORY

p.50 Bottega Veneta women’s Maxi B v Jodie bag, $6,250; bottegaveneta.com. Hermès giant silk bag, price upon request, similar styles available; hermes.com. Salvatore Ferragamo ostrich cognac hobo, $8,000, Salvatore Ferragamo, Beverly Hills, 310-2739990; ferragamo.com. Jonathan Simkhai Donna hobo bag in camel, $695, Jonathan Simkhai, L.A., 424-284-3830; jonathansimkhai.com.

CITY SAFARI

p.54 Sandro knit tops in orange and green, $115 (each), and jumpsuit, $520, Sandro, Beverly Hills, 310-281-0083; us.sandro-paris.com. Kate Spade New York belted leather shirtdress, $1,298, and Nicola twist lock medium sling bag in olive, $175, Kate Spade New York, Costa Mesa, 714-662-3956; katespade.com. Jimmy Choo croc embossed sandals in dark Clorofilla, $795, Jimmy Choo, Beverly Hills, 310-8609045; jimmychoo.com. Max Mara cotton twill jumpsuit with utility pockets, $1,490, and flax linen boots, $1,075, Max Mara, Beverly Hills, 310-385-9343; maxmara.com. Cesta Collective handwoven sustainably harvested local sisal by female artisans in Rwanda crossbody bag, $450; cestacollective.com. Brunello Cucinelli soft nappa leather blazer $7,945, cable-knit sweater with sparkling paillettes, $3,450, and soft nappa leather Bermuda shorts, $2,845, Brunello Cucinelli, Beverly Hills, 310-724-8118. Boss leather dress, $995; hugoboss.com. Ganni leather bag, $620, Ganni, L.A., 323807-0965; ganni.com. Salvatore Ferragamo Beachwood gabardine jacket, $1,650, and white leather pants, $2,700, Salvatore Ferragamo, Beverly Hills, 310-273-9990; ferragamo.com. Furla 1927 mule sandals, $348, Furla, Costa Mesa, 714-617-9629; furla.com.

Marc Jacobs tweed jacket with crochet trim, $2,500, jersey buttondown blouse, $895, and tweed straight skirt with crochet trim, $950; marcjacobs.com. Altuzarra Grass raffia small espadrille tote bag, $695; altuzarra.com. Dundas off-shoulder mini dress in printed scuba hibiscus collection, $1,290; dundasworld.com. Vilebrequin Bleu marine sweet fishes shirt, $280, Loli printed bikini top, $140, and Ferise printed shorts with flat belt, $215; vilebrequin.com. Ganni leather bag, $620, Ganni, L.A., 323-807-0965; ganni.com. Versace jungle print blazer, $2,475, jungle print bodysuit, $725, jungle print trousers, $925, crystal hoop earrings, $2,475, and jungle print Squalo sneakers, $875, Versace, Beverly Hills, 310-205-392; versace.com.

TIME TO SHINE

p.68 Harry Winston Avenue Classic Moon Phase featuring diamond bezel, price upon request, Harry Winston, S.F., 628-867-1100; harrywinston.com. Vacheron Constantin Egerie self-winding watch, $28,800, Vacheron Constantin, Costa Mesa, 714-955-4057. Cartier Baignoire Allongée watch, medium model with diamonds, $57,000, Cartier, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4272.

JACKIE, OH

p.70 Balmain collarless fringed striped tweed jacket, $2,559, cropped SS logo T-shirt, $315, and long cutout striped tweed skirt, $2,302, Balmain, L.A., 323-230-6364; balmain.com. Tod’s black San Crispino slingback kitten heels, $695; tods.com. Chanel jacket in Fantasy tweed, $8,350, Chanel, Beverly Hills, 310-278-5500. St. John Modern Statement tweed knit jacket, $1,695, stretch satin Georgette V-neck top in cream, $495, and Modern Statement tweed knit skirt, $595; stjohnknits.com. Furla Sleek M top handle bag, $548, Furla, Costa Mesa, 714-617-9629; furla.com. AGL white patent heels, $400; agl.com/us_en. Prada jacket, $2,810, and skirt, $1,560, Prada, Beverly Hills, 310-278-8661; prada.com. Stuart Weitzman Elisabetta 50 heels in red Caviar, $395; stuartweitzman.com. Maje Vicky jacket, $490, and Vicky shorts, $295, Maje, Beverly Hills, 310-271-2428; us.maje.com. Furla Piper L Dome bag, $498, Furla, Costa Mesa, 714617-9629; furla.com. Tod’s black San Crispino slingback kitten heels, $695; tods.com. Dior jacket, $4,400, blouse, $1,900, and skirt, $3,400, Dior, Beverly Hills, 310-859-4700. Stuart Weitzman Vea heels in black Dash mesh, $395; stuartweitzman.com.

Tint in Poppy, $28; jilliandempsey.com. Smashbox Be Legendary lipstick in Coral, $21; smashbox.com.

CHANGE AGENT

p.88 Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello black sequin embroidered double-breasted tuxedo jacket, $10,500, black cotton tank top, $350, and high-waisted sequin shorts, $2,390, Saint Laurent, Beverly Hills, 310-271-5051; ysl.com. Alexandra Jules Link ring with diamonds, $3,750; alexandrajules.com. p.90 Stella McCartney white dress in Evening Cady, $2,900, Stella McCartney, West Hollywood, 310-273-7051. Alexandra Jules diamond baguette huggies, $4,800; alexandrajules.com. p.91 Bottega Veneta viscose dress, $5,400; bottegaveneta.com. Messika Paris Move Romane mini hoop earrings, $2,240, and Glam’azone double pave ring, $6,660; messika.com. p.92 Michael Kors Collection star sequin draped dress, $7,990, Michael Kors, Beverly Hills, 310-777-8862; michaelkors.com.

Messika Paris My Twin middle clip-on earring, $3,500, and My Twin hook and stud earrings, $4,100; messika.com. p.95 JW Anderson gold straps tailored jacket, $1,590, and gold slim-fit pants, price upon request; jwanderson.com. Hearts On Fire Bring the Drama power band, from $6,300; heartsonfire.com. Makeup: Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate cream duo in Intensity One, $88, and Scintillate, $80, Brow Sculptor in Taupe, $54, Fiber brow gel, $54, and mascara in Raven, $46; tomford.com.

CONTRAST HIGH

p.97 Gucci black fluid silk long sleeve dress with moire origami bow decorations on the front, $5,500, and black tulle gloves, $530, Gucci, Beverly Hills, 310-278-345; gucci.com. Soko Mari curved dangle earrings, $54; shopsoko.com. Vince leather Vita-E tall boots in black, $595, Vince, S.F., 415-951-0771; vince.com. p.98 Hermès silk organza tunic in black, Price: $6,750, Hermès, Beverly Hills, 310-278-6440; hermes.com. Soko mixed material fanned ring stack, $98, and mixed material charm bangle stack bracelets, $98; shopsoko.com. Vince leather Vita-E tall boots in black, $595, Vince, S.F., 415-951-0771; vince.com. p.99 Prada dress, $2,540, Prada, Beverly Hills, 310-278-8661; prada.com. David Yurman pinky ring in organic white ceramic, $450, David Yurman, Beverly Hills, 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. p.100 Versace bold shoulder dress, $1,225, Versace, Beverly Hills, 310-205-392; versace.com. Janessa Leone Jordan packable wool fedora, $230; janessaleone.com. David Yurman mini chevron pinky ring with pave black diamonds, $2,900, David Yurman, Beverly Hills, 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. p.101 Longchamp jacket, $1,965, Longchamp, Costa Mesa, 714-436-1963; longchamp.com. EF Collection black diamond mini huggies, $395; efcollection.com. Soko mixed material fanned ring stack, $98; shopsoko.com. p.102 Salvatore Ferragamo black cotton crepe jacket dress, $3,300, Salvatore Ferragamo, Beverly Hills, 310-273-9990; ferragamo.com. Soko Sana mini horn hoop earrings, $58; shopsoko.com. p.103 Max Mara silk gown with tiered ruffles, $2,050, and cotton structured hat, price upon request, Max Mara, Beverly Hills, 310-385-9343. David Yurman pinky ring in organic white ceramic, $450, David Yurman, Beverly Hills, 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com. p.104 Miu Miu coat, $4,490, Miu Miu, Costa Mesa, 714-617-6927; miumiu.com. EF Collection black diamond bar stud earrings, $325; efcollection.com. Carolina Amato Matinee gloves in white, $312; amatonewyork.com. Tibi Theo croc embossed leather boots, $795; tibi.com. p.105 Chanel muslin top, $5,850, Chanel, Beverly Hills, 310-278-5500. Janessa Leone Ellery hat, $281; janessaleone.com.

EF Collection diamond black enamel huggies, $550; efcollection.com. p.106 Tom Ford black laminated jersey cutout dress, $3,750, Tom Ford, Beverly Hills, 310-270-9440; tomford.com. Soko horn Pia threader earrings, $64; shopsoko.com. p.107 Vera Wang jersey top, $590, corset, $850, leather gloves, price upon request, and skirt, $2,900, Vera Wang, Beverly Hills, 323-602-0174; farfetch.com.

EF Collection black diamond bar stud earrings, $325; efcollection.com. Makeup: Serucell KFS Cellular Protein Complex serum, $225; serucell.com. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines foundation, $38; itcosmetics.com. Dear Dahlia Paradise Blooming lip balm, $34; deardahlia.com. Jillian Dempsey Lid Tint in Bronze, $28, and Cheek Tint in Sunny, $28; jilliandempsey.com.

Shopping Guide

BACK OFF

p.56 Jimmy Choo Hira animal print pony mules, $950, Jimmy Choo, Beverly Hills, 310-860-9045; jimmychoo.com. Givenchy Show Joker thong mules bicolor with desert sole, $975; givenchy.com. Tod’s zebra kitten heel sandals, $695, tods.com. Balmain Paola mule, $650; balmain.com.

ROCK SOLID

p.58 Bottega Veneta viscose knit top, $1,990, nappa leather skirt, $6,800, and plexiglass clutch, $7,450; bottegaveneta.com.

PLEASE WEAVE

p.64 Oscar de la Renta natural and black crochet raffia Oath shoulder bag, $1,490, Oscar de la Renta, L.A., 310-653-0200. Bottega Veneta padded sandals, $1,650; bottegaveneta.com. Dior hat, $1,500, similar styles available, Dior, Beverly Hills, 310-247-8003. Milaner Elena woven bag in Vachetta, $460; bymilaner.com. Salvatore Ferragamo nude leather sandals, $995, Salvatore Ferragamo, Beverly Hills, 310-273-9990; ferragamo.com. Altuzarra small espadrille tote in metallic gold, $1,295; altuzarra.com

TROPIC THUNDER

p.66 Louis Vuitton wool knitted top, cotton and wool jacquard skirt, brass brooch, and mini Dauphine bag, all prices upon request, Louis Vuitton, Beverly Hills, 310-859-0457 ; louisvuitton.com. Missoni multi-color lame garden print jacket, $3,165, small flower printed tank top, $695, and floral printed cotton pants, $2,045; missoni.com.

GARDEN STATE

p.76 Valentino dress, $4,500, Valentino, Beverly Hills, 310-2470103. Janessa Leone Sammy hat, $265; janessaleone.com. Giuseppe Zanotti Lilium sandals, $1,350; giuseppezanotti.com. p.78 Givenchy dress with puffy sleeves in Sarriette floral printed poplin, $5,340, Givenchy, Costa Mesa, 714-545-2185. Gladys Tamez Millinery Elizabeth hat, $625; gladystamez.com. Emmanuel Tarpin La Siberienne malachite ring, $9,500, Just One Eye, L.A., 323-969-9129. p.79 Dolce & Gabbana silk trench coat $3,745, sequined bra, $945, sequined briefs, $995, and leather silk crystal sandals, $2,245, Dolce & Gabbana, Beverly Hills, 310-888-8701; dolcegabbana.it. Sporti bubble swim cap with chin strap in red, $7; swimoutlet.com. Jacques Marie Mage Jax clear 2 sunglasses, $610; jacquesmariemage.com.

Emmanuel Tarpin Aux Portes Du Ciel ring, $47,000, Just One Eye, L.A., 323-969-9129. p.80 Carolina Herrera goldenrod multi shift dress, $2,690, Carolina Herrera, Beverly Hills, 310-276-8900. Beemo ladies cap in pleated polyester red, $32; amazon.com. Giuseppe Zanotti Danse Du Feu sandals, $1,250; giuseppezanotti.com. p.81 Balenciaga floral print asymmetric dress, $995, and floral multicolor L Wave tote bag, $1,290, Balenciaga, Beverly Hills, 310-854-0557. p.82 Giorgio Armani dress, $9,195, similar styles available, Giorgio Armani, Beverly Hills, 310-271-5555; armani.com. Julia Clancey Lady Bloom hair clip, $500; juliaclancey.com. Sophia Webster Cindy heels in silver, $675; sophiawebster.com. p.83 Dior dress, price upon request, bralette, $1,300, similar styles available, briefs, $1,200, similar styles available, and hat, $1,500, Dior, Beverly Hills, 310-247-8003. Riiqiichy silk satin square floral print head scarf, $9; amazon.com. Mia Becar Grace sandals, $1,000; miabecar.com. p.84 Fendi quilted wind floral printed dress, $4,200, and blue suede flatform sandals, $690; fendi.com. Jacques Marie Mage Carmen mint sunglasses, $550; jacquesmariemage.com. p.85 Etro jumpsuit, $2,150, similar styles available, Etro, Beverly Hills, 310-248-2855.

Gladys Tamez Millinery Rumer hat, $440; gladystamez.com. Oliver Peoples Rishell sunglasses in light Silk, $380, Oliver Peoples, Malibu, 310-456-1333; oliverpeoples.com. Emmanuel Tarpin Matin De Mai Fleuridouble pansy ring, $23,000, Just One Eye, L.A., 323-9699129. Makeup: Serucell KFS Cellular Protein Complex serum, $225; serucell.com. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines foundation, $38; itcosmetics.com. Jillian Dempsey Lid Tint in Plum, $28, and Cheek

MASTER OF DISGUISE

p.118 Sarah Hendler Shirley pave center studs with blue sapphires, $1,170, and Shirley pave spear studs with blue sapphires, $1,630; sarahhendler.com. Makeup: Arcona Eye Dew, $44, and Desert Mist, $40; arcona.com. Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Cream, $100, Light Wonder foundation, $44, and Kissing lipstick in Bitch Perfect, $34; charlottetilbury.com.

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Favorite record store?

Freakbeat Records in the Valley is a smaller boutique store that’s been around for a long time.

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Favorite theater?

The El Rey and The Fonda theaters have great sound — I have played both. And Largo at the Coronet, where I’ve seen Russell Brand, Bill Burr and Sarah Silverman.

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Favorite gallery? Morán Morán on La Cienega.

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Last exhibit you saw that impressed you? My friend Billy Morrison’s art show pop-up. His stuff is super “now.”

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JULIETTE LEWIS The actor, singer and lifelong Angeleno shares her Golden State musts Where do you live?

Hollywood Hills, near Universal Studios.

Where did you grow up?

I was born in Los Feliz and lived in Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley.

There’s a diversity of landscape in and around L.A. that I love.

Favorite hike? The Ranch retreat’s four-day program.

They take you on all these amazing hikes, including Solstice Canyon in Malibu.

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Favorite beach? Venice.

It’s urban, groovy, but really arty. You can feel the bustle and creativity.

Favorite getaway? Santa Barbara, Ojai, Laguna Beach, Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, which is like Venice but in the desert.

Favorite coffee shop? The Coffee Roaster, a mom-andpop cafe in Sherman Oaks.

They’re super into their coffee. And The Butcher’s Daughter in Venice. I go there for breakfast a lot with my guy [Brad Wilk].

Favorite restaurant? La Loggia in Studio City for pasta and branzino. And Fig & Olive on Melrose Place for the cheese and charcuterie board with bread and olive oils (their specialty).

Where do you shop?

Isabel Marant, Marc Jacobs and Rachel Comey — all on Melrose Place — and I also love Michelle Mason and Christian Siriano. For vintage, I go to Crossroads and Wasteland.

Favorite daytime outing?

Makers Mess in Silver Lake — it is the funnest little arts and crafts place where adults can be creative, with everything from embroidery classes to wreath-making workshops.

Where do you work out?

I jokingly — but very seriously — say I’m a disciple of Barry’s Bootcamp. I never regret going, no matter how tired I am.

What are you reading?

Autobiographies. Right now the best ones are Acid for the Children by Flea and Face It by Debbie Harry. •

Catch JULIETTE LEWIS in season two of Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones, out now; the film Breaking News in Yuba County, out later this year; and HBO’s upcoming 2020 limited series I Know This Much Is True.

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