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s we are now well and truly into summer, there is plenty to look forward to this month. Check out our round-up on the calendar pages (10-13). At the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, enjoy the new larger butterfly pavilion where you can experience an outdoor living habitat with increased flight space and better viewing. Read more on page 14. Learn all about Platform on page 16 – a retail project by David Fishbein and Joseph Miller of Runyon Group – Culver City’s prized shopping destination. Plus, for art lovers there are several exhibitions catching our eye this month. At G2 gallery see Shoulders of Giants, a photography exhibit by Susan McConnell about the grandeur, power and beauty of land’s largest mammal, the African elephant (page 32), and the Fragile Strength exhibition by Roberto Cabral – featuring endangered African animals with a fresh artistic approach (page 34). Works by Jeff Koons are on show at Gagosian (page 24) and The Autry has a California Continued exhibition (page 25). You can also read about the art installations happening at the Beverly Center during its renovation, on page 22. Josephine Stevens catches up with Kathy Kelada, author of a beautiful and very clever book Be The Shoe on page 18, and with Peri Arenas, whose second store PERI.A is now open on North Robertson Boulevard. Building on the success of her Veri Peri store at the Parker Palm Springs, PERI.A is her latest creation, and it supports the re-emergence of Robertson Boulevard as a fashion epicenter. Read more on page 26. Foodies cannot miss the LA Bacon Fest happening on July 22 (page 46). Or, for a view of the ocean as you dine on exquisite food, visit Nobu Malibu – page 44. Enjoy the issue.
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CONTENTS OUT AND ABOUT
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FOOD & DRINK
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FASHION & BEAUTY
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TRAVEL
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HOME & REAL ESTATE
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We put fantastic local businesses and exciting events in the spotlight each month Bringing you updates on the Los Angeles food and drink scene Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best Heading out of Los Angeles to explore the rest of the world Local property news and stunning furnishings from the finest interior companies
out & about – We put fantastic local businesses and exciting events in the spotlight each month – i mage : P r ot e c t i o n b y S u sa n M c Co n n ell , o n v i ew at t he g 2 galler y u n t i l a u g u s t 5
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july 8
Saturday Night Singles Event - Speed Dating in LA A low key, sophisticated approach to dating in Los Angeles. Preferring a ‘less is more’ environment devoid of typical event trappings. Gone are the name-tags, shouting and over-the-top party trimmings. Meeting your special someone shouldn’t be anything but a comfortable and relaxed experience. In a private club atmosphere, daters are rewarded with discounts and complimentary events. This is where being lovely has it’s perks! 7pm-9pm. Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill, 1724 Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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july 21
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fertility 101: educational seminar Head to this free educational seminar to discuss fertility and family building options. This is your opportunity to meet a team of renowned fertility specialists in person. Guests will receive a complimentary consultation voucher, good for a first time consultation with a physician and complimentary ultrasound on the first visit. ($500 value). Reservations are required. The presentation will cover: Infertility causes and factors; diagnostic fertility testing and treatments; intrauterine insemination (IUI); in vitro fertilization (IVF); fertility preservation: egg, embryo and sperm freezing; third party reproduction: egg donation, surrogacy, gestational carrier. 6.30pm-8pm. 450 North Roxbury Drive, 6th floor Screening room, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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july 28
Old Hollywood Walking Tour A great way for locals to find out more about the area of Hollywood. Learn the story of how Hollywood started as a sleepy little town of orange groves and wealthy retirees and became the center of the world’s entertainment industry… in less than 50 years. You will visit lots of locations including some of the key catalysts that were part of this historic transformation: Hollywood’s first and most famous movie theaters; the first tourist attraction in Hollywood; the oldest remaining residence on the Boulevard; the longest continuously-operating restaurant in Hollywood. Along the way you’ll see how the story of Hollywood is still unfolding as the modern-day artists and creatives continue to reinvent their neighborhood while honoring its storied past. The tour runs from 10am-11.30am. Hollywood Property Owners Alliance, 6562 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
july 22
Soulful Saturday Healing Yoga and Sound Bath A SAJI Yoga Practice and Sound Bath is an acoustic sound healing journey that relaxes the mind and activates the body’s natural energetic healing system. It incorporates yoga movements, healing sounds, vocal toning, crystal singing bowels, planetary gongs, drums, aromatherapy, meditation and other healing tools to transform the nervous system. The vibrations and color of sound is essential to healing our brains and bodies, relieving stress and stagnant energy blocks. The goal of a SAJI Yoga Sound Bath is to expand your consciousness and provide healing, peace of mind, and self-discovery. This group sound healing experience guides listeners on a journey toward stress-reduction and deep relaxation. No yoga experience is necessary. Everyone is welcomed. Take an open heart and positive intentions to create a comfortable space for healing vibrations. A SAJI Yoga Urban Celestial Sound Bath supports the transformation of our minds, bodies and spirits – aligning us to our highest good so we can Live life from the center of the circle. 10am-11.30am. Trinity Health & Wellness, 8474 West 3rd Street #208, Los Angeles, CA 90048
july 16
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Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles Join the Interfaith House of Worship Tour for a special program at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. Racial, cultural and religious community history, struggles and resilience are featured. You will enjoy a private tour, lunch, discussions and Q&A session. We are one. 9.30am-3pm Museum of Tolerance, 9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035
july 3
Yoga for Athletes Feeling fit? This Yoga for Athletes event is a great way to get cross-training onto the agenda for the active individual. Whether you’re a gym goer or endurance runner, yoga can help you gain strength, flexibility, and stamina to improve your performance in your sport. Drop-in memberships are $20 but as a first time guest the memebership is $10. Your membership includes a pre-workout hydration drink, the yoga class and a post recovery nutrition shake. FitLife Studios, 3268 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034
july 14
Bastille Day 2017 Be French for a day! Enjoy a great day out for the Bastille day celebrations. Highlights will include French DJ, French Cancan and much more. Patrons must be over 21 years of age to attend. Riviera 31, 8555 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Seascape With Sharks and Dancer The New England coast is rough, the water is cold, the rocks cut and there may be sharks lurking just beneath the water’s surface. Tracy and Ben have to survive the choices they make as they fight for independence, love, and a life that doesn’t always feel like one worth living. Tickets $20. Marilyn Monroe Theater, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
july 2
Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show Have a great night out with hilarious comedy at Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show. Hosted by: Ron G; Music by: DJ Sidekick; Executive Producer: Pookey Wigington. Show is 7pm and 9pm but arrive 6.45pm or 8.45pm to get complimentary seats. Two drink minimum per guest per show. Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046
july 15
Exploring Wedding Photography Wedding photography in 2017 is in no way the same it was 5, 10 or 20 years ago. This industry continues to change at a pace that can be difficult to keep up with. Yesterday’s shooting styles, equipment choices, post-production methods and marketing strategies are already dated and antiquated. Whether you are just starting your business or have been shooting for years, William will discuss all the major points of running a successful wedding photography enterprise in 2017. 10am-12pm. Samy’s Camera EDU Los Angeles, 475 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
july 4
FREE DANCE CLASS Enjoy one of these ongoing dance or fitness classes complimentary. Choose from Ballroom, Swing, Argentine Tango, Salsa, Bachata, Hip Hop or Dance Fitness. Free class for new students only. 7pm. 3rd Street Dance, 8558 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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SILENT PARTY LA “Independence Edition” Don a pair of Urban Fetes headphones and rock with three DJs spinning your favorite HipHop, R&B, Reggae and Top 40 Hits. Every attendee can choose which genre of music they prefer, with live DJs spinning each channel. It’s a unique experience to be part of a huge party that makes virtually no noise, and they want you to join the excitement in LA. You must be 21 or over with proper ID. 3pm-8pm. The Parlor, 7250 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
july 1
Pilates fusion class with kit rich Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills is excited to host the second poolside Pilates fusion class with celebrity trainer Kit Rich. Immediately following the class, stay for a “Kit-approved” health & wellness brunch (optional) – this is a great time to socialize with Kit and ask her questions about your health and fitness plans. The brunch includes a specially crafted, threecourse wellness menu plus bottomless Mimosas to complement the morning class. Bring you own yoga mat. 9-10am. Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills, 9400 West Olympic Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
july 5, 12, 19 & 26 Painting with Pizzaz This is an uninstructed long pose workshop ideal for artists. You can draw or paint a beautiful model in a three hour pose. All of the models will be either nude or semi clothed, with beautiful bits of something – like a piece of jewelry, something in their hair, beautiful fabric or an open robe. Every Wednesday 6.30pm-9.30pm. Only $20. Kline Academy of Fine Art, 3264 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034 1 2 J U ly 2 0 1 7
july 4
LA Vocal Performance Workshop Peter Valentino has been working with singers as a vocal coach for over 20 years in New York City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. He has worked with all ages and all styles, and he himself was a lead singer of many bands and also sang backups and guitar in several others. This workshop is for the purpose of building confidence in singers. It doesn’t matter if you’re a shower singer or a trained and educated performer. This is a workshop of mutual support and conscious work on feeling relaxed, authentic and confident in any vocal performance. 7pm-9pm 534 North Orange Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036
july 14
Cinema Under The Stars: The Incredibles Westwood Village’s free Cinema Under The Stars is back this summer with three classic family-friendly movies! Enjoy prizes, giveaways and snacks. Taking place in the surface parking lot next to Barney’s Beanery and with the Westwood Village Fox Theatre in the background, fans can enjoy these films completely free on a big screen under the stars. Moviegoers are invited to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the screening in this unique outdoor setting. Attendance is free and open to the public, and you are encouraged to show up early to stake a sweet spot and grab some snacks. Tickets are not required to attend, doors open at 7pm and film starts at 8pm. Westwood Village, 1031 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
july 22
Voices of LA Voices of LA will take the stage with live music, comedy, DJ, music performances by LA’s most talented up and coming artists who will complete for $1,000 in cash. Tickets are $20 in advance. Dress to impress. For more info call (323) 829-2883. 9pm-2am. El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
july 17-20
modeling camp LA Modeling Camp invites all girls to ‘discover the model you’ this summer at modeling camp LA. This four day summer camp, located in Beverly Hills, lets girls explore the world of fashion and modeling! Meet a top LA model scout, have your own photo shoot with our top LA photography team, participate in a real fashion show and learn all the ins and outs of the industry while building important life skills at the same time. Featured on Good Morning America and NBC News, Modeling Camp offers summer modeling camps for girls who fall between the ages of 11 and 17. 1177 South Beverly Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
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howcasing vivid dancers with art that intertwines the cultural history of ethnic and sexual communities, the LA Dance Festival blurs the lines between past and present and visually connects them to our utopian futures. Combining various dance forms the show is a kaleidoscope of visual movement that encapsulates the dance genre and explodes the notion that traditional European dance forms must remain untarnished by change and international influences. Deborah Brockus of BrockusRED has magnetized 50 dance companies and their audiences to join in communion to celebrate the resurging live arts community that produces embracing experience that break down the third wall produced by television and movies. Combining athleticism with visual storytelling these artists attracted a tapestry of audiences all united in their thirst for the human connection that has wilted as social media has risen to prominence. With the support of the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department, California Arts Council and the Los Angeles Arts Commission, Brockus produced a month long festival showcasing some of Los Angeles’ most famous choreographers and dance companies not limited to: the No) One Art House, Heidi Duckler Dance Theater, and Invertigo Dance Theater. WORDS & photos: JEREMY BAMIDELE
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New, Larger ‘Butterfly Pavilion’ Opens at NHMLA Outdoor living habitat features increased flight space and better viewing opportunities for 25 species of free-flying butterflies
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he Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLA) has redesigned and re-built its popular outdoor Butterfly Pavilion exhibit, which opened to the public earlier this year, coinciding with the Museum’s third annual LA Nature Fest. Though it is still located on the south side of the Museum, the new and permanent structure has enhanced design features for its hundreds of butterfly residents: more vertical fly space, and a rounded structure that provides more light (which is better for flight) and more space for them to perch. In the airy and roomier pavilion, museum visitors will delight in the 25 species of butterflies flitting around in their new digs. Museum entomologists have stocked the pavilion with North American butterflies, which flutter among flowering plants inside the enclosed habitat. Visitors may stop to admire a chrysalis and marvel as colorful winged creatures alight on nectar-filled flowers. They will spot monarchs, buckeyes, malachites, and zebra longwings, among others.
In the Nature Gardens
There’s also plenty of butterfly activity outside the Pavilion. In the 3½-acre Nature Gardens, the immersion into all-things-butterfly continues. This outdoor botanical showroom features 6001 4 J U LY 2 0 1 7
plus species of native and nonnative plants that grow well in Southern California’s Mediterranean climate. The Nature Gardens’ Pollinator Garden, in particular, is a butterfly magnet. The garden attracts some species that won’t be inside the Pavilion, because they breed well in unrestricted, outdoor spaces: the fiery skipper, Hylephila phyleus, which lays its eggs on grasses, and the gray hairstreak, Strymon melinus, which lays its eggs on native buckwheats. Museum visitors will also see a host of butterflies getting a dose of the sugary nectar of lilac verbena and California aster. They may spot the cloudless sulphur, too, which lays eggs on the flower tips of the feathery cassia plants. Whether outside in the gardens or in the new Pavilion, visitors are certain to see a bevy of showstoppers in flight.
Ticketing Information
Museum Members and children age 2 and under are admitted to Butterfly Pavilion for free. Prices for general admission plus the Pavilion are as follows: Adults, $17; College students and seniors, $14; Children ages (3-12), $10. Regular Museum admission is: Adults, $12; Students and Seniors, $9; Children (3-12), $5. Museum Members and children age 2 and under are admitted for free. Because of the Pavilion’s popularity, we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance at nhm.org.
All images Courtesy of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
until September 4
About the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County serves over one million families and visitors annually, and is a national leader in research, exhibitions, and education. It has amassed one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history, with more than 35 million objects, some as old as 4.5 billion years. The Natural History Family of Museums includes the NHMLA (Exposition Park), the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (Hancock Park/Mid-Wilshire), and the William S. Hart Museum (Newhall, California). NHMLA is at 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007 and is open seven days a week 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit the Museum’s website at www.nhm.org or call (213) 763-DINO. J U LY 2 0 1 7 1 5
Introducing platform
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“The center offers a collection of 120,000 square feet of curated merchants, chefs, and creative companies from around the world�
Photography: Katie Gibbs
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latform – a retail project by David Fishbein and Joseph Miller of Runyon Group – is Culver City’s prized shopping destination. Runyon purchased the properties in 2010 and initiated a careful restoration of the existing structures while adding several landmark new buildings to the campus. As a part of the Hayden Tract, the most dynamic neighborhood in Los Angeles, the center offers a collection of 120,000 square feet of curated merchants, chefs, and creative companies from around the world. Every chef, merchant, or creative company coming to platform is either first to market or creating a unique concept for platform. This thoughtful and selective approach to populating platform is what differentiates it from any other neighborhood. Platform is the flagship Runyon project and is an example of the firm’s ability to manage the entire development process including concept, entitlement, development, leasing and management. It is a testament to the changing landscape of not only Culver City (a previously under developed enclave of LA) but of the retail experience. Platform was built to be a collection of the world’s most innovative merchants, chefs, and creative companies, only allowing first to market or unique retail experiences to populate the site – Aesop’s first US day spa, Linda Farrow’s first US shop and more. A year in, and the project has shown proof of concept with three pop-ups going permanent, exciting new tenants populating like Sweetgreen’s HQ and restaurant, Soul Cycle’s West Coast HQ
and studio, many NY transplants from Bird of Brooklyn to Ten Over Ten nail salon, and a swell of retail and commerce in the neighborhood. Midland, Arcana, Destroyer, and more have swiftly followed Platform’s opening. They have also thought about the experience of retail in the digital world playing host to Vanity Fair’s influencer experience during award season, hosting a Pumpkin Patch brought to you by Jessica Biel’s Au Fudge, and a holiday market with Brooklyn’s favorite pizzeria Roberta’s serving up slices on-site.
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FEATURE
In her shoes “It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you decide to make new choices in your life”
(that’s assuming it’s not during peak traffic) and I love having so many options for restaurants and shopping all over the city. For me, it’s the perfect place to live. Our house has a lot of outdoor living space and I love having friends and family over and entertaining outside.”
On her journey… “I started out as an actress, back in the day and worked in TV and movies until the early 80s. When I had my son, I decided to stop acting and start my own business. I created Born To Shop, one of the first shopping services in LA. I was helping a lot of friends get their looks together for events and openings and I loved it. Over the course of 13 years, it grew and morphed from personal styling to corporate gift shopping, to shopping tours, to working with the concierge at many big hotels in town such as the Beverly Hills Hotel and the Beverly Wilshire. When I moved to Vermont, the shopping service didn’t translate in a place where the nearest Target was an hour and a half away! So
Josephine Stevens speaks with Kathy Kelada, author of Be The Shoe
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tudio City resident Kathy Kelada is the author of Be The Shoe – a beautifully illustrated book that women can have fun with. “Own who you are and step into your life. Don’t forget, you can always change your shoe! Be the shoe you want to be and live the life of your dreams!” she says. The book uses shoes as a metaphor for life – giving women a fresh perspective on their own lives, and inspires them to pursue personal goals with ease, style, and of course, the right pair of shoes. The book has came about from an observation of women and their very telling shoes. “I am a Strappy Sandal,” says Kathy. “I say yes before I say no, I’m open to possibilities, am light-hearted, love beautiful things and surround myself with them whenever possible.” Kathy grew up in Detroit and spent 20 years living in Beverly Hills. After ten years in the beautiful but cold Vermont, she moved back to sunny Southern California as soon as her children graduated from high school. She’s been here the past 11 years.
On LA… “I love everything about living here. The weather is divine so you can spend a lot of time outdoors. I love being a 30 minute drive from the beach 1 8 J U LY 2 0 1 7
“I created Born To Shop, one of the first shopping services in LA. I was helping a lot of friends get their looks together for events and openings and I loved it”
The illustrator
Bridget Davies
Be The Shoe features elegant illustrations by Bridget Davies, whose fine art and commissioned works have appeared on cards, framed prints, and a series of plates and platters at Anthropologie stores in the US and Europe.
I went back to school and got my Masters Degree in Education. I created courses for women called Life Mapping and ultimately began life coaching (although there was no official name for it back then). When I moved back to LA, I continued my life coaching practice and have been doing that ever since. And that led me to writing the book. What I’ve come to realize is that I’ve always loved change and I seem to have a gift for helping others through transitions and leading them toward self transformation. All these jobs have that common thread.”
On the ups and downs… “Well, as I said, I love transformation and I’ve always embraced change so my favorite thing is helping people get intentional about changing their lives and seeing the light go on when they ‘get’ it. It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you decide to make new choices in your life. My challenge now that I’m promoting the book, is continuing to commit time to my clients. My schedule can get crazy but I always try to make time for them. I’m doing more Skype and Facetime sessions these days.”
On the book… “I was working with a client – quite a few years ago now – and she was really having difficulty seeing things from a different point of view. She was stuck where she was but she desperately wanted to make a change in her life. I asked her, “If you were a shoe, what shoe would you be?” and she immediately answered, “I’m a workboot!” I described the workboot to her: it’s insulated; not much penetrating that exterior, has a crepe sole which is very grippy so you’re not moving or changing direction too fast in that shoe and that makes you pretty rigid. All the while, she’s nodding. I then asked her “what
shoe would you like to be?” and she thought about it and replied, “I want to be a flip-flop!” Well, a flip-flop is casual, spontaneous, very exposed, and carefree. There’s a lot of possibility for change there! From then on, every time she’d dig in and refuse to embrace a new idea I’d simply say, “What would a flip flop do?” and she’d nod and we’d change direction. I started wondering if other women would get this metaphor too and started using it in my classes and coaching. I even dragged my daughter and her friends into it and everyone seemed to get it. So I thought to myself, this could be a book!”
On support… “When you step into a new venture, the most important thing is to have your cheering section. I have been very lucky to have a lot of support during the process of writing and publishing the book. My husband and children have encouraged me and pushed me to follow my dreams and my lovely friends and clients have been open and honest
Bridget taught fashion and illustration in Milan, and worked there as an embroiderer and designer for a number of years. Upon her return to the UK, she resumed painting and illustrating as a freelance artist. While the range of Bridget’s work extends across various subjects, her pieces on fashion depict a uniquely attuned affinity for style.
“I wanted illustrations that enhanced the emotional connection I hoped the book would convey. I saw Bridget’s watercolor illustration of blue shoes on a blog I follow and knew immediately that she was the ONE. I never pursued anyone else from that moment on. She lives in London so I contacted her via email and made arrangements to meet her for the first time at a London Airport while I was traveling in Europe. We sat and exchanged ideas and the deal was sealed. From then on we worked via Skype and email with only one other face-to-face meeting (over tea) in London throughout the whole process. She is an amazing artist and she just keeps inspiring me” – Kathy Kelada
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Kathy’s favorite places IN BEVERLY HILLS I’ve been shopping in Beverly Hills since the 70s and while a lot of my favorite places have gone away, here are a few things I still enjoy: • Grabbing a coffee at the new Nespresso store, • Shoe shopping at the beautiful Jimmy Choo store • Browsing Barney’s discovering the latest fashion trends • Nate N Al’s has always been a favorite • I love Mr. C at the Mr. C Hotel, • The bar at Bouchon • The chopped salad at La Scala. • The Grill on the Alley
about their shoe choices and have stepped up and thrown launch parties and given books as gifts to their girlfriends. It’s been a true blessing to have them cheering me on.”
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On the future… “I would love to see Be The Shoe reach more women and watch them use this shoe language to connect with each other. I look forward to speaking about the book and carry its message to women’s groups and book groups or frankly, anyone who’s willing to listen. I’m about to launch a notepad and greeting card line that uses quotes and art from the book. I think they’ll be fun companion pieces to give as gifts along with the book for your girlfriend’s birthdays, bride’s gifts to her bridesmaids, your mom or your sister. I’m spending the summer writing my next book too... so stay tuned!” The book is available to order at www.betheshoes.com where you will receive a complimentary linen shoe bag with your order. Enjoy free shipping for three or more books. The book is also available on www.amazon.com. There are also gift packages available for all your friends!
“I would love to see Be The Shoe reach more women and watch them use this shoe language to connect with each other”
IN SANTA MONICA In Santa Monica I love… • Walking down Montana Avenue. It’s always been one of my favorite streets to shop • Santa Monica farmer’s market, the selection is amazing and everything is fresh out of the fields. Makes cooking so much more rewarding! • The terrace at Shutters Hotel for a drink at sunset • Chinois is and has always been one of my favorite restaurants • Sweetfin Poke • Huckleberry for breakfast • Rustic Canyon for dinner • Shopping at Black Ink in Pacific Palisades
IN MALIBU ve… ng In Malibu I lo great shoppi ry Mar t has nt ou C e e my go to • Th ar ny To a rn and Tave • Tra di Noi there s eek nt ra au st re during the w e (especially ov C alk on w a d an • Paradise h nc away) for lu if I can sneak h. ac the be a ndmade past any time • Felix for ha t to be missed no – rm Fa • Malibu of day IN LA PAMPERING maintenance I’m fairly low g: rin pe For pam few of the a e but these ar it, m ad t us m I places I go: axing r eyebrow w • Anastasia fo else! ng hi yt er for ev best • SugaringLA ades has the lis Pa re in Pacific ca in Sk ila M • organic! ucts spray tan. It’s or new prod a make-over r fo • Space NK 2 0 J U LY 2 0 1 7
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SAVE THE DATE SUMMER BLOCK PARTY, AUGUST 12
The Malibu Country Mart will celebrate the end of summer with its 5th annual summer block party on August 12. Southern California’s premier lifestyle center transforms into an outdoor street fair
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alibu Country Mart, Southern California’s premier lifestyle center, celebrates the end of summer with its 5th annual Summer Block Party. On Saturday, August 12, the shopping center transforms into a colorful street fair, and Malibu locals, friends and families are invited to bid farewell to summer by enjoying an afternoon of exciting activities for all ages. The Summer Block Party is from noon to 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The fun-filled event, which turns Malibu Country
Marty into the a street fair, offers activities for all ages including face painting, a hair braiding station, a petting zoo, caricature portraits, Henna tattoos, spin art and Tarot card readings. A mobile photo booth will be available to capture guests’ favorite moments and take home as a fun keepsake. A live Calypso band and a DJ will provide music throughout the event to keep the party hopping. Complimentary refreshing treats will be available and will include ice cream sandwiches, shaved ice, non-dairy fruit slushies, root beer, coke-cola and coffee floats and much more! For those looking to adopt a furry friend, Catty Wagon will have adoptable kittens to meet in their custom-built, mobile adoption vehicle created just for kittens. The Catty Wagon makes it possible for thousands of shelter kittens to find forever homes. August 12, 12pm-3pm. Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, CA 90265 J U LY 2 0 1 7 2 1
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everly Center is running an ongoing art program during its renovation. There are several waves of work so the pieces are ever-changing as the construction work continues. This month we focus on art from the second wave – four imaginative, large-scale interior and exterior art installations created by contemporary Los Angeles artists. The program is organized by Jenelle Porter in association with the Hammer Museum. Look out for new artworks appearing throughout the renovation process, as a third wave of artists will be released later in the year.
Lisa Anne Auerbach: Strik Strikke, 2017 Lisa Anne Auerbach is known for artworks in various media that use humor and wordplay to subvert ideas of conventional handcraft and do-it-yourself ethos. Auerbach’s vibrant wallpaper for Beverly Center, located on Level 6, is composed of hundreds of sweater patterns with imagery that ranges from safety cones, cars and bicycles to feminist social movements and more. Amidst traditional Fair Isle patterns, the artist incorporates political slogans, satirical commentary and sly symbols. 2 2 J U LY 2 0 1 7
Ed Fella: Bits & Pieces & Fragments & Details, 2017 Ed Fella has been called “the contemporary master of hand-drawn typography.” His 60-year dedication to graphic design, language and information is unparalleled. For Beverly Center’s construction barricades, Fella created a three-floor installation. Level 6 displays Fella’s witty facility with words combined with hand-drawn typography compiled from posters, announcements and other ephemera. Level 7 is composed of photocopy collages of his drawings, created by manually transforming their size and legibility on a photocopier. The “badges” on Level 8 are composed of fragments of Fella’s typography and drawings.
Barbara Kruger: Untitled (Can Money Buy You Love?), 2017 One of the most significant figures in contemporary art, Barbara Kruger’s distinctive artworks often pair black-and-white photographs with provocative phrases. Some use only words in large, uppercase lettering to show that word and image possess equivalent powers of persuasion. Kruger’s new exterior work for Beverly Center poses the question “Can Money Buy You Love?” Installed on the
“Auerbach’s vibrant wallpaper for Beverly Center, located on Level 6, is composed of hundreds of sweater patterns”
“Beverly Center is currently undergoing a $500 million renovation”
corner of Beverly and La Cienega Boulevards, the 60-foot tall banner invites us to think critically about the nature of power and consumerism.
Anthony Lepore: Four Way Stretch, 2017 Since 2012, Anthony Lepore has created his photography in a Los Angeles swimsuit factory founded in 1971 by his Italian immigrant grandfather. Working at the factory is inspirational for Lepore as he uses the swimsuit fabric remnants, cutting tools, sewing machine parts and even the factory’s workers in his photographs. Lepore’s photographs are installed as part of Beverly Center’s construction barricade on Level 7. His photographs capture scenarios of fabric, bodies and the factory positioned within a window frame that draws viewers’ attention to the reimagination of the center while transposing onto it a view of the artist’s own work space.
Julian Hoeber: Artists and Models, 2016 Hoeber, who typically uses a wide range of media to explore psychology, emotion and narrative,
created a large-scale installation exclusively for Beverly Center, which debuted in October. Hoeber’s work is a kind of seating pavilion composed of a curved billboard with an image of a woman’s face seemingly pressed against the glass. The façade wall is interrupted by a doorway that allows visitors to metaphorically enter the face, behind which is a sculptural bench and intricate floor that, together, form a distinctive space to relax in. Beverly Center is currently undergoing a $500 million renovation that is transforming every aspect of the iconic fashion destination. The project is creating a bright, contemporary and highly accessible exterior and interior that engages the center with the surrounding neighborhood, produces an effortless arrival, parking and departure experience, and offers a perfectly curated retail lineup and superior destination dining. The center will be open throughout the renovation that is scheduled to be completed by holiday 2018. To learn more about Beverly Center, please visit www.beverlycenter.com or find them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @beverlycenter.
Opposite page, from top: Barbara Kruger - Untitled (Can Money Buy You Love), 2017; Lisa Anne Auerbach - Strik Strikke, 2017; Lisa Anne Auerbach - Strik Strikke, 2017 This page, clockwise from top left: Ed Fella - Bits & Pieces & Fragments & Details, 2017; Anthony Lepore - Four Way Stretch, 2017; Julian Hoeber - Artists and Models, 2016; Anthony Lepore Four Way Stretch, 2017; Anthony Lepore - Four Way Stretch, 2017; Julian Hoeber - Artists and Models, 2016
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Jeff Koons Gazing Ball (Manet Luncheon on the Grass), 2014–15, Oil on canvas, glass, and aluminum, 63 x 81 1/4 x 14 3/4 inches, (160 x 206.4 x 37.5 cm)
Jeff Koons Gazing Ball (David Intervention of the Sabine Women), 2016, Oil on canvas, glass, and aluminum, 65 x 88 1/4 x 14 3/4 inches, (165.1 x 224.15 x 37.5 cm)
Jeff Koons at Gagosian
“I like to think that when you leave the room, the art leaves the room. Art is about your own possibilities as a human being. It’s about your own excitement, your own potential, and what you can become. It affirms your existence”
a lavishly wrapped gift, and Balloon Rabbit (Magenta) (2005–10) transforms a balloon animal into a towering wonder of reflective curves. Mirror-polished voids swell to a giant scale, their converging twists and contours drawing the gaze into multiple vanishing points. The sculptures conflate the readymade and the monumental, transforming humble objects into abstract symbols of transcendence and the biological, reflecting and affirming viewers and their environments. In Ballerinas (2010–14) from the Antiquity series, Koons depicts figurines of dancers, derived from decorative porcelain, at the imposing scale of classical sculpture. Their delicate details and subtle color gradations, rendered in luminous, transparent color, present – somewhat paradoxically – as lessons in immaterial abstraction. Until August 18. Gagosian, 456 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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agosian is pleased to present an exhibition of recent and new work by Jeff Koons. Making use of conceptual constructs including the ancient, the everyday, and the sublime, Koons creates luxurious icons and elaborate tableaux, which, beneath their captivating exteriors, engage the viewer in a metaphysical dialogue with cultural history. Koons draws attention to the continuity of images as they pass through time. The Gazing Ball series is grounded in distinctive narratives and art-historical precedents – from ancient classical sculpture to Rubens and Manet. In each work, a blue mirrored, hand-blown glass gazing ball – a convention from eighteenth century garden design – reflects its surroundings, uniting painting, sculpture, and architecture in order to multiply sensory experience. Balanced on the shoulder of Hercules, or introducing a dose of the surreal to the suburban harmony of a row of mailboxes, each gazing ball reactivates and intensifies familiar scenes, whether from legend or the everyday. The Celebration sculptures – as well as later works that expand upon their visual dialogue – made with mirror-polished stainless steel in layers of transparent color coating, epitomize Koons’s ongoing fascination with childlike consciousness and communication. Sacred Heart (Blue/Magenta) (1994–2007) magnifies the excitement of receiving
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Left, from top: Jeff Koons, Ballerinas, 2010–14, Mirror–polished stainless steel with transparent color coating, 100 x 70 x 62 inches, (254 x 177.8 x 157.5 cm); Jeff Koons, Balloon Rabbit (Magenta), 2005–10, Mirror–polished stainless steel with transparent color coating, 168 x 107 x 80 3/4 inches, (426.7 x 271.8 x 205.1 cm). Below: Jeff Koons, Gazing Ball (Farnese Hercules), 2013, Plaster and glass, 128 1/2 x 67 x 48 5/8 inches, (326.4 x 170 x 123.5 cm). All images © Jeff Koons. Courtesy Gagosian.
ABOUT THE ARTIST Jeff Koons was born in 1955 in York, PA, and lives and works in New York. He has exhibited all over the world and collections in LA include The Broad and Museum of Contemporary Art. The exhibition at Gagosian runs until August 18.
The Autry Presents
California Continued A project that spans two new galleries and an ethnobotanical garden – the most transformative project in the Autry’s history
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he Autry is a museum dedicated to exploring and sharing the stories, experiences, and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West, connecting the past to the present to inspire our shared future. The museum presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs—including lectures, film, theatre, festivals, family events, and music—and performs scholarship, research, and educational outreach. The Autry’s collection of more than 500,000 pieces of art and artifacts includes the Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection, one of the largest and most significant of Native American materials in the United States. Now on view is the California Uncovered exhibition – the most transformative project in the Autry’s history. Through immersive storytelling and nearly 20,000 square feet of gallery and garden spaces, California Continued shares how traditional ecological knowledge gained through centuries of experience can help present-day residents understand and care for the California environment. Two new exhibition galleries present extraordinary art, artifacts, and personal ephemera, including many objects from the Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection on view for the very first time. Beyond the galleries, a new ethnobotanical garden features more than 60 native plants and activities that explore how generations of peoples, especially First Californians, have made use of plants and water. Connecting and complementing each of the experiences, a dual-screen projection room reveals landscapes and close-ups across California, from deserts to the coasts.
The Life and Work of Mabel McKay Explore the Autry’s first-ever solo show dedicated to a Native American woman’s life and work. Mabel McKay (1907–1993), a Long Valley Cache Creek Pomo woman from Northern California, represents a fascinating modern figure who maintained traditional ways. McKay is celebrated as a master basket weaver, traditional healer, advocate for her community and the environment, and teacher who shared her knowledge of Pomo traditions worldwide.
Human Nature
“Now on view is the California Uncovered exhibition – the most transformative project in the Autry’s history”
Above: Gerald Clarke (Cahuilla), Continuum Basket: Flora, 2016. Aluminum cans, metal satellite dish. Museum purchase, Autry Museum; Below: Beaded coiled basket by Mabel McKay. Loan courtesy of Sharon Rogers and Marshall McKay.
Focusing on four key California stories – Salmon, Fire, Desert, and Plants – Human Nature reveals how traditional ecological knowledge can help current residents understand and care for the environment. Vividly illustrated with Native American objects and contemporary artworks, photography, soundscapes, and multimedia displays, the exhibition investigates the ways in which culture and ecology merge in the California landscape. In the outdoor ethnobotanical garden, discover Californian plant species and examples of their past and present uses. Designed by landscape architect Matthew Kennedy (Ponca), the 7,000-square-foot space comprises seating and relaxation areas, a wetlands cove, pond, waterfall, basalt columns, and a California Oak tree. An interactive digital guide offers detailed information about the garden’s many elements.
California Road Trip Through the close-up dual projection film, embark on a virtual journey to California’s most scenic and varied landscapes. Sights include: the extreme desert climate of Death Valley, the lowest point in North America; the idyllic ocean bluffs of Big Sur and the central coastline; the starry skies of Joshua Tree; the majestic giants of the California Redwoods; and the supreme elevation and jagged granite faces of Mt. Whitney, unforgivingly the highest summit in the contiguous United States, reaching 14,505 feet into the clouds. The Autry Museum in Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462 J U LY 2 0 1 7 2 5
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SETTING A TREND K
een fashion shoppers will be aware by now that Peri Arenas’ second store is open on North Robertson Boulevard. Building on the success of her Veri Peri store at the Parker Palm Springs, PERI.A is her latest creation, and it supports the re-emergence of Robertson Boulevard as a fashion epicenter. Peri grew up in Miami beach and after college, moved to New York. Four years ago she came to LA and made Brentwood her home. “I love living in Brentwood because it is a great place to raise a family. You are five minutes from the beach, two hours from the mountains, 15 minutes from Beverly Hills, 20 minutes from Malibu and 25 minutes from Downtown LA. I love the weather,” she says. She has always had an interest in the fashion world, and spent some time modeling in Miami. “What struck me most was the interest that everyone had in the brands and accessories that I was wearing to the shoots. I always knew that I wanted to do something in fashion and was first given an opportunity to open a store at the Parker
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Palm Springs Hotel while I was still living in New York City. Once I moved to LA, I started looking for a space to open a store that would reflect my taste and personality.” The new store, PERI.A, stocks brands such as Vivetta, Mira Mikati, Derek Lam and Shrimps. Peri curates her assortment by finding “hot designers before they become hot gossip,” and introducing the most unique and special pieces you won’t find anywhere else. She is looking to shake the retail scene up. “I believe that fashion in America has become safe and I’m ready to bring back a thrill to the art of dressing by inspiring women to wear what excites them.” The boutique showcases limited edition and custom pieces like graffitied Louis Vuitton straps. She spends time traveling the world looking for designers that have yet to burst onto the scene. “Rhaul Mishra is the perfect example,” she says. “The moment I saw his collection I knew I had to carry his designs in my store and I am the only store in the US carrying his SS/17 collection. This Fall you will see his line in a lot more stores as people are starting to pick it up. I am
not interested in following the trend – I am interested in setting one.” The 2,400 square foot store has been designed by renowned LA interior designer Lynda Murray whose work has been featured in ELLE Decor, LA Times, Angeleno and many more. It’s no surprise that Peri comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs starting with her grandfather, Jack Parker who founded the famous Parker Palm Springs and Le Parker Meridien.
“Peri curates her assortment by finding “hot designers before they become hot gossip” Everything in the new store is something that Peri loves herself. “One for me and one for my store!” she says. “I really love everything in my store because it is so well curated. For instance, I love Japanese designers. Gunda, I love his clothes and jewelry. He works with vintage items and makes new pieces so that everything becomes one of a kind.” She also favors Very Short, a new designer who makes overalls using vintage fabrics and patches, Filles A Papa, Mira Mikati, and Re-Worked Louis Vuitton bags. PERI.A sold all 16 of these bags in the first month so it is definitely doing something right! Going forward, Peri hopes to connect with shoppers from New York, Miami, Chicago, Paris, London, Tokyo and the rest of the world via the PERI.A website. And what’s her top styling tip? “You must be comfortable in what you wear. I always tell women wear what makes you feel sexy, happy and great!” PERI.A seems a great place to start. PERI.A, 146 North Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90048
Peri’s favorite places THE Restaurant Toscana – My family loves the food, atmosphere and the hosts. We went with friends when we first moved to Brentwood and it has become a ritual. THE RELAXATION SPOT Westridge Hike – I love to go on this hike with my husband, daughter and our dog, Luna. Just being out in the fresh air and enjoying nature and trying to not think about anything else relaxes me!
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the day out My husband and I love to go to the farmer’s market on Sundays. We go and pick out fresh fruit and run into friends and socialize. the pamper spot Whenever and wherever I can find the time to sit still and not have my phone ring!
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Hollywood style A
t Andaz West Hollywood, the most sophisticated pleasures are also the most simple. When planning a business trip or vacation to this boutique hotel in Los Angeles, you’ll enjoy a mix of modern glamour with the warm feel of home. Experience a personal approach to hospitality and unique amenities. Whether you want to work or play, you will enjoy all the luxuries you’d expect at one of the most iconic West Hollywood hotels. The rooftop sundeck is the place to relax, surf the web, and sip refreshing cocktails. For a sophisticated nightlife environment, enjoy signature drinks overlooking the Sunset Strip at the Riot House Bar. Business travelers stay productive in dynamic meeting rooms featuring state-of-the-art technology and complimentary Wi-Fi. The 13,000 square feet of event space mixes modern and classic styles for business meetings, receptions, and celebrating milestones. Guests will find it easy to unwind in guest rooms and suites featuring unique décor, and distinctive architectural elements, creating comfortable sanctuaries with a cosmopolitan aesthetic. Relax at Andaz West Hollywood featuring chic 2 8 J U LY 2 0 1 7
“The 13,000 square feet of event space mixes modern and classic styles”
boutique rooms and suites with spectacular views of the Hollywood Hills, Sunset Strip and downtown LA. Take a dip at the highest rooftop pool in Los Angeles, savor seasonal California cuisine at Riot House Restaurant and Bar, or work out in the 24hour StayFit gym that overlooks the sunset strip. This boutique hotel makes sure you truly feel at home. With vibrant, high-style spaces and a range of lifestyle services, Andaz West Hollywood has everything you need for relaxing, working,
meeting and being you. There are a range of business services to make your West Hollywood hotel experience as productive and pleasurable as possible. There is a laundry and dry cleaning service, overnight shoe shine, and the proximity to Los Angeles’ most fashionable shopping will keep you looking sharp. At Andaz West Hollywood, you’ll feel like you are in the comfort of your own home. Keep up with your active lifestyle in the 24hour StayFit fitness center or enjoy a tour of West Hollywood, one of the most walkable cities in the country. Of course, if there’s anything else, ask an Andaz Host - they may surprise you with something you hadn’t even thought of. Experience a relaxing getaway with your family at the hotel, where even the little ones feel perfectly comfortable. The Baby Program offers a pack-andplay baby crib, and a baby kit containing diaper cream, baby lotion, baby shampoo, head-to-toe wash, and baby powder. Those traveling with a furry companion are invited to check out the Pet Program, which includes a doggie bed, two bowls and a tread bag. While you’re off exploring the city, treat your pet to a day at one of the local roam free petcare facilities. Immerse yourself in the California lifestyle in the sleek, modern guestrooms and suites overlooking The Sunset Strip and Los Angeles skyline – from downtown to the beaches. Relax in your chic LA oasis, featuring ultra-comfortable beds with Pacific Coast down blankets and sunroom sitting areas with plenty of natural light. All of the stunningly designed rooms and suites feature modern furnishings and spacious bathrooms with premium skin and bath amenities and soft robes.
Enjoy the creative Andaz experience in the stylish rooms on the Strip. All of the West Hollywood hotel rooms and suites feature striking décor and artwork, complimentary Wi-Fi, iHome stereos with iPod® docking and welcome snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. One-bedroom King and Queen Suites include sitting rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Hollywood, sound systems, and metal chandeliers with crystal pendants. Indulge in our 1,400 square foot Penthouse Suite with designer light fixtures, dining space, a wet bar and wine fridge, a master bathroom with a marble
“Immerse yourself in the California lifestyle in the sleek, modern guestrooms and suites overlooking The Sunset Strip and Los Angeles skyline”
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rain shower and soaker tub, and a teak patio overlooking the Hollywood Hills. Experience the Entertainment Capital of the world that is Los Angeles. From the hip nightlife of Hollywood to the beautiful Malibu coast, Andaz West Hollywood is the perfect home base for all of your Los Angeles adventures. Discover world-class shopping, dining, clubs, art scene, beaches, and the beautiful people that make the City of Angels truly a year-round alluring destination. Located on The Sunset Boulevard, Andaz West Hollywood is right in the heart of local culture, art, music, and excitement. Take a stroll around West Hollywood to discover world-class shops, restaurants and bars, just steps from our hotel along the famed “Sunset Strip”. Explore famous LA attractions, like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Bowl, Rodeo Drive, Dolby® Theater and famous film studios. Feed the rock star in your soul at legendary clubs, like the Viper Room, Whiskey A Go Go and Rainbow Room. Whatever your mood, you’ll find cool things to do in West Hollywood and Los Angeles. Savor Southern California-inspired cuisine, made 3 0 J U LY 2 0 1 7
chaise or daybed by the highest rooftop pool in LA with views of the Sunset Strip and Hollywood Hills. Offering vibrant spaces and unique style, Andaz West Hollywood is the perfect meeting and event destination where people collaborate, connect, get inspired and make memories of a lifetime. Our flexible, high-tech spaces are ideal for executive gatherings, business meetings, weddings and celebrations of all kinds. Get innovative and creative in our 13,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space in Los Angeles, including the Mezzanine Level, Studios or Wine Gallery. Perched above the twinkling lights of the Hollywood Hills, Andaz West Hollywood’s Panorama Ballroom and Sundeck Rooftop offer breathtaking views of Los Angeles with a touch of true Hollywood glamour. Andaz West Hollywood, 8401 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
“Riot House’s menus change seasonally featuring the freshest ingredients from local markets, farms and purveyors”
from fresh ingredients at one of the most unique top restaurants in Los Angeles. A fusion of colorful food and playful cookery, Riot House Restaurant and Bar features seasonal menus of cuisine showcasing the fresh flavors of Southern California. Strikingly chic, yet understated and cool, Riot House exudes simple elegance. Let the open kitchen capture your eye as you savor tantalizing food and wine in one of the private or communal tables, designed for sharing the West Hollywood vibe. Celebrate the love of eating and drinking in good company. Riot House’s menus change seasonally featuring the freshest ingredients from local markets, farms and purveyors. Our creative culinary team and the choreographed hustle of the open kitchen create an exciting West Hollywood restaurant experience, where the food is simply good. Once a hangout for hard-partying rockers of the 70’s, Riot House Bar offers a vibrant space and engaging atmosphere for sipping, relaxing and flirting on Sunset Boulevard. Indulge in an after meeting cocktail or the laid-back happy hour at Riot House Bar. The hip rooftop bar in Los Angeles features signature cocktails and delectable bites that come straight out of the Riot House kitchen. Sip California wines from an extensive wine list or enjoy a refreshing microbrew while taking in spectacular views of the Sunset Strip. The bar also serves fine vodkas, bourbons, tequilas, and any other spirit you desire whilst mixologists hand-craft classic and modern cocktails created with fresh ingredients and artisan techniques. Try a Mr. Plant, concocted with No. 209 Gin, cucumber, tangerine, agave syrup and soda. Relax and enjoy outdoor dining in Los Angeles at the modern, sky-high oasis on the rooftop. Savor delicious California cuisine and light fare while soaking up the sunshine and LA scene. Lounge on a J U LY 2 0 1 7 3 1
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On the Shoulders of
Giants
The G2 Gallery Presents an exhibition by Susan McConnell, on view until August 5
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ow showing at The G2 Gallery is On the Shoulders of Giants, a photography exhibit by Susan McConnell about the grandeur, power and beauty of land’s largest mammal, the African elephant. As a neuroscientist and Professor of Biology at Stanford University, Susan combines her expertise in animal behavior with instinct and her artistic eye to capture intimate family moments. The collection of 28 awe-inspiring photographs celebrates these colossal creatures, illustrating their intelligence, adaptability, close family ties and complex social structures. On the Shoulders of Giants premiered at Stanford University last spring. “Elephants are among the most poached animal on our planet,” says Curator
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Monika Basse. “We are honored to present this exhibit to the Los Angeles community to shed light on this issue.” “I believe that empathy can underlie actions that save ecosystems, so I try to create images that illuminate the emotional worlds of animals,” says Susan. The exhibit concludes with shadowy silhouettes of elephants against the landscape, alluding to the possibility of ghostly images in our future, to inspire conservation for these magnificent animals. All proceeds from admissions and art sales will be donated to Wildlife Conservation Network’s Elephant Crisis Fund. The G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
“I believe that empathy can underlie actions that save ecosystems, so I try to create images that illuminate the emotional worlds of animals”
Below, from left: Protection; The Stand; Right: The Conversation, all by Susan McConnell
ABOUT SUSAN MCCONNELL Susan McConnell is a neuroscientist and Professor of Biology at Stanford University. In addition to her scientific research, Susan is an enthusiastic photographer with a passion for wildlife conservation. She is a member of both the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences. Susan’s images have been published in National Geographic, Nature’s Best Photography, Outdoor Photographer, and a cover story on African elephants in Smithsonian Magazine. Susan teaches an undergraduate course on conservation photography at Stanford, and was also mentored by internationally renowned photographer Frans Lanting.
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fragile strength
An exhibition by Roberto Cabral showing at The G2 Gallery until August 5
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he Roberto Cabral: Fragile Strength exhibition is now on at The G2 Gallery. This new collection features endangered African animals with a fresh artistic approach and presents Roberto’s foray into conservation photography. Roberto’s interest in photography began as a high school hobby and has fueled a passionate lifelong love affair with photography. A few months ago, Roberto traveled to Africa for the first time to honor his father’s love of travel. Seeing the big cats, majestic elephants, powerful gorillas and towering giraffes ignited a fervor for conservation photography.
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“Roberto’s images out of Rwanda and Kenya are very unique,” says Curator Monika Basse. “The black and white fine art elements Roberto incorporates in his art elevate these photos and the underlying message behind them.” “In great strength there is vulnerability, and in vulnerability, strength,” says Roberto. “This collection shows the raw power of the natural world and its fragility.” All proceeds from admissions and art sales will be donated to Wildlife Conservation Network’s Elephant Crisis Fund. The G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
“Roberto’s images out of Rwanda and Kenya are very unique”
Above: Lion Under Full Moon; Opposite, from top: Muhoza the Thinker; Old Lion Sleeping, all by Roberto Cabral
ABOUT ROBERTO CABRAL Roberto Cabral is a professional photographer based in Los Angeles, CA. His childhood obsession with photography led him to a rewarding career as a glamour and beauty photographer. In 2005, his love of dogs and success as a photographer and martial arts instructor led him to found Bound Angels, an animal rescue organization dedicated to saving abandoned dogs. Roberto sees his newfound devotion to conservation photography as an extension of his passion for animal rights. J U LY 2 0 1 7 3 5
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BENTLEY ON DEMAND: A NEW CONCIERGE-STYLE LUXURY EXPERIENCE B
entley is today announcing the trial of Bentley on demand – an innovative new luxury connected-mobility service designed to provide customers with a luxury mobility solution wherever they may be. As the next step in the company’s luxury mobility strategy, Bentley on demand enables customers to avoid the inconvenience and disruption of traditional rental car services. This announcement comes just six months after the company’s successful trial with Filld, a mobileapp-based fuel-delivery service which affords owners the ultimate time-saving luxury of never having to search for or stop at a fuel station again. Bentley on demand has been created to meet the expectations of owners who wish to drive a Bentley while travelling, or who desire a different Bentley for special occasions. Whether it is a Bentayga SUV for family adventures, or a Mulsanne Speed for luxurious dynamic drives, Bentley on demand offers the car to suit the customer’s requirements, providing a bespoke, connected, door-to-door service of the highest quality.
An Exclusive Service for Bentley Network App Members Bentley on demand is now available to existing Bentley owners as a concierge service via the Bentley Network app. Members simply download the app, validate their account, and choose a suitable Bentley from the extensive luxury fleet available. Following a confirmation, a courteous reminder of the reservation will be sent an hour before delivery, and the member will receive another message to inform them of the concierge’s arrival
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New concierge service trial offers owners their choice of Bentley, in luxury connected-mobility application
Exclusively available to Bentley owners, via the Bentley Network app
Owners choose from an exclusive Bentley on demand fleet with concierge delivery
with the car. The service is designed to ensure seamless delivery of the car to a convenient location, and minimal disruption to the Bentley Network member. As part of the service, upon delivery the concierge will explain and demonstrate the car’s features. When the reservation has ended, the same Bentley concierge will meet the customer at their preferred location to collect the car. In addition to the luxury and high performance that every Bentley owners expects, Bentley on demand offers its members a personalised, convenient and memorable experience.
An Invitation to Trial the Latest Bentley Luxury Service Bentley Network Members are invited to experience Bentley on demand via the exclusive Network app. The new service will be trialed in Los Angeles, New York and Dallas throughout the summer. www.BentleyMotors.com/OnDemand
American Icon, British Style F
words: George Phillips
or decades, the special relationship between Great Britain and the United States has been one of great cooperation; a demonstration to the rest of the world of what can be achieved when two progressive nations work together. Today though, in these times of global disarray, it is easy to forget some of the wonderful achievements of these great countries. In London, England, however, a quintessentially British brand is reminding the world what can be accomplished when these old allies put their heads together. The brand in question is the Chelsea Truck Company (CTC), a luxury vehicle manufacturer which takes the best that a nation has to offer and adds good old British sophistication. Positioned on the famous King’s Road in Chelsea, its beautifully refined vehicles are sold to the most discerning clients across the globe. By starting with rugged and symbolic 4x4s from countries around the world and making them more usable with luxurious enhancements, the CTC breathes new life into vehicles, introducing them to a whole new audience. Its latest creation, the Black Hawk, is heading to the U.S. and upholds the best of each country’s automotive expertise. A combination of British refinement and rugged American ability, it is quite possibly the ultimate transatlantic collaboration. Capable off-roader, sun seeking convertible and now a luxury cruiser, the CTC Black Hawk really is all the car you could ever need. Based on a Jeep Wrangler, it was designed with one guiding principle in mind; American icon, British style. As such, it preserves the celebrated character of the famous
4x4 whilst adopting a more contemporary look both inside and out. Body armour, bespoke wheels and purposeful tyres are just some of the Black Hawk’s exterior enhancements, whilst the interior is adorned in swathes of hand-trimmed leather and bespoke detailing. The overall effect is one that manages to be both striking and subtle at the same time. Outgoing but not outlandish, as it rolls on by the Black Hawk attracts nods of approval, rather than rolls of eyes. It showcases the best of both British and American design and when you sit in one you realise how powerful that combination is. It truly is a thing of beauty. By bringing the Black Hawk to the USA, the CTC prove that even in these tumultuous times, whilst many nations are looking inwards, looking outwards and working with others opens up, quite literally, a world of wonderful possibilities. www.chelseatruckcompany.com
“A quintessentially British brand is reminding the world what can be accomplished when these old allies put their heads together”.
FOOD & DRINK – Bringing you updates on the Los Angeles food and drink scene – i mage : bea c hfro n t d i n i n g at n ob u
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FOOD & DRINK High Tea and Tacos Join the Los Angeles Women’s HIV/AIDS Task Force and AHF Pharmacy for a morning filled with food, fellowship, and tea. Don’t forget to wear your fancy hat for this occasion! July 22, 11am-3pm. 6500 Sunset Blvd, 6500 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Delphine Brunch with Rose & Mimosas
The Art of Sushi Making Class with Chef Eric Crowley Learn the creative art of Sushi making as you design an Asian meal for you and your friends. Learn how to display and serve them decoratively with the garnishes and sauces that made in the class. You will learn how to make: traditional sushi rice; variety of sushi rolls (Nori); varieties of sushi on rice (Nigiri); vegetable rolls and spicy sushi rolls; pickled cucumbers and pickled ginger; teriyaki sauce and sanbiauzu sauce; dashi and ginger dipping sauce; sushi oranges. Cook well, eat well and be well! With chef Eric Crowley. Visit www.culinaryclassroom.com for more information. July 15, 3pm-5.30pm. Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom, 2366 Pelham Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064
“WineLA has accepted the challenge to explore the art of pairing”
chinese and wine WineLA has accepted the challenge to pair some of the greatest wines with the food and to explore the art of pairing. Mr. Chow’s private room – seldom seen, reserved for VIP parties... will host this venture. Only 20 guests will get the magical fortune cookie full of memories and fabulous conversation. Dinner starts promptly at 7pm. July 27, 7pm-10pm. Mr. Chow Beverly Hills, 344 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 4 0 J U LY 2 0 1 7
Grab your friends and head to this Brunch Specials event where there will be plenty of Rose and Mimosas at Delphine Restaurant at W Hollywood Hotel. July 1, 11am-3pm. W Hollywood hotel, 6250 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Catalina Wine Mixer Pearl’s Rooftop, Rock & Reilly’s Sunset Strip, and Bar Fifty Three are joining forces again for a sun soaked afternoon of wine and good spirits. Taste a variety of wines paired with live music and fun. Wineries include Elouan Wines, The Prisoner Wine Company and Malibu Family Wines. “First Mate” tickets include a collectible wine glass and six glasses of wine. “Captain” tickets allow guests entry onto the VIP third deck with a seafood raw bar, assorted cheese spread, unlimited vino, a collectible wine glass and front row viewing for the live music. Nautical attire please! July 29. 8909 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Culina, Modern Italian at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Debuts New Guilt-Free Dessert Menu WINE & CHEESE ART SALON NIGHT Head along to this new figure drawing event at a beautiful Gallery Space in Mid Wilshire area. This is an uninstructed workshop – take along your own art supplies and enjoy a creative evening with drinks and nibbles. Every first Thursday of the month. Only $20 which includes wine and cheese. July 13, 7pm-10pm. Rebecca Molayem Gallery & Studio, 481 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
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ust in time for summer, Culina at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is launching a new sumptuous and healthful dessert menu that will have guests saying yes to slinky swimwear as well as to decadent treats. “We find that many of our guests are focused on wellness, and often request healthy menu options without dessert, so we created this guilt-free, yet very delicious new menu,” says Michael Newcombe, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills and head of the company’s Global Spa Task Force team. Using fresh, topquality ingredients at the peak of flavour, Pastry Chef Federico Fernandez has expertly created nutritious, plant-based versions of popular desserts, with an elegance and artful twist that one would expect from Four Seasons. Standouts include Cococado, a decadent chocolate dessert rich in antioxidants, that utilises the silken texture of whipped avocado for creaminess and healthy fats, and is sweetened
with agave. Topped with a chewy brownie and a refreshing avocado ice cream, this treat will take guests back to their youth, before one would even think to ask, “is this gluten-free and vegan?” It is, but no one would be able to tell. Antioxidant rich, metabolism-boosting matcha takes center stage in Matcha Moments, a delicate green tea ice cream with a pillowy matcha meringue; and the more purist Fruit Frenzy offers a swirl of tropical colors and flavours in the form of grilled pineapple, papaya, mango, fresh vanilla bean, agave and lime zest. With the best chefs, and a little ingenuity, the forward-thinking culinary team at Four Seasons is giving guests the nourishing treats that everyone wants (and deserves!). The new dessert menu at Culina is sure to entice with bold, rich flavours, yet are free of gluten and dairy, so guests can have their cake and eat it too. Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles At Beverly Hills, 300 S Doheny Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048 J U LY 2 0 1 7 4 1
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Kids Summer Cooking Camp - Culinary Academy Perfect for kids who love being in the kitchen and parents who love to eat their creations! The camp will involve the planning of meals, adding baking, desserts and plating – a more advanced series for those who have already taken Summer Cooking Camps or have previous kitchen experience. The lineup: Monday – Italian cuisine; Tuesday – Mexican buffet; Wednesday – Asian cuisine; Thursday –all American BBQ and desserts. Yum! July 17 at 9.30am to July 20 at 12pm. Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom, 2366 Pelham Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Find Your True Fork Organic Life and Wanderlust Hollywood invite you to experience Find Your True Fork, a celebration of mindful dining. Join some of the country’s most influential chefs as they present pop-up dinners showcasing their unique vision for ethical, responsible cuisine. Gather, dine, explore and expand your palate and find the true fork that suits you. July 13, 7pm-9.30pm. Wanderlust Hollywood, 1357 Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Curry + Cocktails: FREE Cooking Demo Join local chef Lisa Weintraub for an evening full of spices and cocktails. This not-so-typical curry event is sure to jazz up those taste buds. Learn the art of creating curry flavors from different cultures to spice up your palate. Using local, organic and sustainable ingredients, come on out for a festive evening of global cuisine. Cool down with creative cocktails by mulholland distilling. Free event so RSVP early. July 15, 7pm-8.30pm. Whole Foods Market, 6350 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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he acclaimed Côtes de Provence region in France has long been known for its exceptional climate, soil and as the world leader in the production of premium rosé wines. VieVité (pronounced Vee-Veetay) is created at Domaine Sainte Marie, a renowned vineyard dating back to the 18th century and known for its true expressions of Provencal Rosé wine. Located just 21 kilometers west of Saint Tropez, Domaine Sainte Marie stretches over 45 hectares of land; with bountiful southern exposure and land rich in filterable siliceous soil containing michaschists, schists, and white quartz, adding to the depth and quality of VieVité Rosé. Year after year, Domaine Sainte Marie receives critical acclaim and industry award recognition for its consistently excellent wines, which benefit from the soft gradient slopes, and hot, dry days and cool summer nights. As one of the leading wines within the esteemed portfolio of Turquoise Life Beverage Brands, VieVité is offered in two varietals: the fresh and delicate VieVité and the limited cask VieVité Extraordinaire, sourced from older, time-tested vines. Both exceptional expressions of Provencal Rosé wine pride themselves on their unique vinicultural history, with the wines exemplifying the rare and old Grenache vines from which they are harvested. VieVité is produced from grapevines averaging 25 years old, and offers a fresh and delicate aroma of cherries and strawberries coupled with notes of spice to create a satisfying sensation on the palate with a forward fruit nose of peach, grape and apricot. VieVité Extraordinaire is sourced from 80year grapevines and produced in smaller quantities, capturing the attention of true rosé connoisseurs for its opulent fruit flavors and exuberant panache. This deliciously vibrant Rosé delights with its intense and wellbalanced fruit flavors, dominant with strawberries and berries, and structured with an intensity that highlights the old vines it is made from. Both wines have been declared as exceptional examples of true Cotes De Provence Rosé by wine lovers and critics alike. Rosé wine has been gaining in popularity in the U.S. each year as more and more new wine drinkers are educated about the production methods used to make it; how the process of allowing the red skins of the grapes to macerate for a shortened amount of time gives it its signature hue. Not to be confused with the similarly colored White Zinfandel wine of years past, true Rosé wines are absent of an overly sweet taste, which allows their quality and flavors to shine. Turquoise Life Beverage Brands offers both VieVité and VieVité Extraordinaire across the United States in fine restaurants & bars, luxury resorts and hotels as well as wine boutiques. VieVité is also available internationally in the Netherlands, Turkey, and Greece. Whether paired with a brunch, dinner, an ocean breeze, a poolside lounge, yachting or barbequing, VieVité is an ideal choice – any day – and all day. www.vievite.com
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obu Malibu opened in October 1999 and has since recently transitioned from its original location to a new beachfront property located at 22706 Pacific Coast Highway. Views of the ocean are available from nearly every seat, with outdoor patio seating, an exterior lounge and floor to ceiling windows bordering our fourteen seat bar from the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made up to one month in advance. The Sushi Bar and Bar area offer full menu dining and are on a first come first serve basis. Nobu Malibu is known for exquisite cuisine featuring Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature dishes such as Tiradito, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño, and Black Cod Miso. We also have some Malibu favorites created by our Executive Chef, Gregorio Stephenson, including Ribeye with Truffle Butter Sauce and Crispy Maui Onions, Heirloom Tomato and Snapper New Style, as well as Kobe Beef with Crispy Shiitake Mushrooms and Sugar Snap Peas. Executive Chef Gregorio Stephenson’s passion for food has taken him to major cities all over the world. His culinary journey began at age 19, when he moved from California to Europe, where he stayed for 6 years to work in kitchens. He earned a Michelin Star in Italy and was voted the #1 Italian
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Chef in the city of Chicago. While in Chicago, he earned the distinction of Best Restaurant by the Chicago Sun Times for Coco Pazzo. In the late 1990’s, Chef Stephenson received the exciting honor to cook at a dinner for the James Beard Foundation, an organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and fostering a deeper understanding of our culinary culture. Chef Stephenson has been with Nobu Malibu since its opening in 1999, and has earned great acclaim there. Stephenson admits to drawing inspiration from his customers and lives by his philosophy, which is simply to “get out of the food’s way and let it speak for itself.” Seeking to delight others with his savory sushi creations, Chef Toshiyuki Shiramizu began culinary training in Japan. After his studies, which included a brief stint learning the art of French cuisine, Shiramizu accepted a position with Nobu Hong Kong. Since 2000, he has been improvising on Nobu’s inventive dishes and promoting a positive and motivational attitude among his team. Standing proudly today as the Head Sushi Chef of Nobu Malibu, Shiramizu continues to impress his guests with his expertise. He values lifelong learning from art, literature and close friends, and integrating that philosophy and passion into sushi-making.
“Nobu Malibu is known for exquisite cuisine featuring Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature dishes”
Photographer: Henry Hargreaves
THE DETAILS CUISINE New Style Japanese
BEVERAGE FEATURES Sake, signature cocktails and comprehensive wine list
OPENING HOURS BREAKFAST
Fri-Sun: 9am-12pm
LUNCH
Mon-Sun: 12pm-3pm
DINNER
Sun-Thu: 3pm-10pm Fri-Sat: 3pm-11pm
BAR
Mon-Sun: 12pm-close
LOCATION 22706 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90265
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THIS LITTLE PIGGY… Josephine Stevens looks
forward to the annual LA Bacon Fest happening this month
bacon, bacon scones, brownies with bacon and crack bacon. Let your tastebuds explore and discover new flavors in the most unexpected places. The people are friendly and there are plenty of taster samples available, so spend a few hours wandering around the various stalls whilst you soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the music. The admission cost includes samples of participating businesses’ signature dishes and unlimited beer from over 20 breweries, plus access to a custom photo booth and much more. Visit noon to 3pm, or 4pm to 7pm – advance tickets have sold out in previous years so do get your ticket as soon as possible. There are also VIP options available. www.labaconfest.com
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or true bacon enthusiasts this is the perfect event! The fifth annual Los Angeles Bacon Festival will take place on July 22 at LA Center Studios and will be featuring over 40 bacon inspired dishes from local restaurants, caterers and bakeries, as well as 60 beers on tap. The event will play homage to all things bacon, presented in both sweet and savory dishes. There will be many different eateries exhibiting, and of course, plenty of beer to wash it all down with. Past highlights have included bacon infused bourbon, pastrami-bacon sliders, lamb and duck
“The event will play homage to all things bacon, presented in both sweet and savory dishes”
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about the organizers Drink Eat Play is an LA based event production company, producing entertaining, memorable experiences. Their events draw up to 15,000 attendees and most importantly, a majority are returning customers. The year round events are centered around food, wine, and beer. From 80s and 90s Prom, beer festivals, Tributefests and food events, they strive to produce the type of events attendees and sponsors mark their calendars for each year. Past local events have included the LA Beer Fest, The LA BBQ Fest and the Santa Monica Wine Fest. www.drinkeatplay.com
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beauty – Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best – i mage : L A M B O R G H INI
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fashion & BEAUTY THIS MONTH’S TOP BEAUTY BUYS Make Up For Ever Pro Light Fusion Highlighter, $39 www.makeupforever.com
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, $30, www.sephora.com
goop-In@Nordstrom Goop, the modern lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, is partnering with Nordstrom to bring goop’s coveted retail curation to Pop-In@ Nordstrom in select stores across the country and online. This is the first-time goop is working with a major retailer in this capacity, and the first-time goop will have a concurrent retail presence in multiple markets at once. goop-In@Nordstrom will feature a mix of wellness-focused products curated by the goop team, spanning across apparel, accessories, beauty and home. Each shop will be merchandised as an enclosed living space, with furniture and design by 1st Dibs and custom Chinoiserie wallcoverings by Fromental. Products will include both goop’s own lines of luxury skincare, wellness, apparel and fragrance, as well as hand-picked items from goop’s digital shop. The buy will aim to translate goop’s holistic approach to wellness into a tangible experience, with products mostly fitting into one of three categories: what we put on our bodies, what we put in our bodies and how we treat our bodies. This is the first wellness-focused retail concept for both goop and Pop-In@Nordstrom. www.nordstrom.com 5 0 J U LY 2 0 1 7
Soap & Glory One Heck Of A Blot Face Powder, $16, www.soapandglory.com
TRIED &TESTED Can a laser-emitting gadget zap away your crow’s feet? Laura Wurzal puts Tria’s new device to the test... “Specifically designed for wrinkles and lines around the eyes, Tria’s latest handheld laser device delivers thousands of microscopic laser lights when it comes in contact with the skin, to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin - the stuff that keeps you looking youthful! - so it’s important your skin is properly cleansed before use. Once ready, I started the treatment by gliding the tip of the laser in small circular motions, as advised, around my eye sockets, starting underneath the eyes and moving up to my temples. It was a tad painful at first - a stingy, pinprick sensation - and it took me a few days before I could tolerate using it for a full minute per eye. The treated area was noticeably red afterwards, but it calmed down overnight, so I carried on zapping away every night for eight weeks as recommended. And it was totally worth it! From the second week, my crow’s feet looked less defined and the skin around my eyes looked smooth and firm. Friends even noticed and asked if I had changed my eye cream or tried a new spa treatment. Now that’s what I call a result!” SmoothBeauty™ Eye Wrinkle Laser, $199, www.triabeauty.com
SUMMER AT MACY’S The best season ever is now at Macy’s, as the retailer brings together the best in fashion and home for pool parties, road trips and everything in between. I.N.C International Concepts has partnered with The Original Brand Popsicle® for a limited-edition capsule, sold exclusively at Macy’s. Rainbow-hued two-piece bathing suits and electric macramé one-pieces set the color setting to high for fun-in-the-sun adventures. Chic cover-ups with exuberant prints, tassels, and lace and cut-out details are statement-making staples that perfectly transition from day to night. Novelty
“The bright and bold collection features playful prints” tees with cheeky bon mots and cool patches layer perfectly with denim cut-offs and fray-hemmed jeans for when the sun sets. Finish off your festive looks with pompom-bedecked wicker purses and rhinestone-encrusted slides for an easy, breezy, yet funky take on summer style. Also, Macy’s recently announced the release of CR by Cynthia Rowley, an exclusive new limited-time collection that taps into the cheerful and vivacious essence at the core of the celebrated designer’s eponymous brand. The collection is a celebration of summer and includes tops, skirts, pants, dresses and jackets rendered in wispy fabrics and fanciful prints to match the fun of an incredible summer. www.macys.com
loving london style We love the slouchy tailoring and toughenedup outerwear in Victoria Beckham’s collection – it comes in the form of parkas, bombers and boyish coats. Smoky grey London skies infiltrate the color palette. Foggy tones ranging from slate to dove are used across knitwear, outerwear and separates. A double-faced grey and cream cashmere blend cocoons the wearer, as seen on blanket-style coats, whilst the new Oversize Shearling Jacket is offered in concrete grey or classic black. The notion of being a tourist in your own city is explored, with traditional sightseer’s paraphernalia inspiring a variety of wardrobe options. Silk scarf prints decorate granddad shirts, casual dresses and this season’s take on the pyjama suit. Denim takes a new direction – a streamlined selection is proposed, focusing on clean and classic silhouettes and including premium Japanese denim. There is an emphasis on refined styles, which sit comfortably alongside the tailoring within the collection, blurring the distinction between jeans and trousers. Tones are muted or crisp, encompassing greys, blues, and a dark raw wash that comes plain or embellished with sequin panels. Prices range from $230 – $2,470. www.victoriabeckham.com
ON THE BIG SCREEN TAG Heuer is proud to announce a global partnership with MARV films and 20th Century Fox in the upcoming new film from acclaimed director Matthew Vaughn, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, in cinemas worldwide on September 22, 2017. TAG Heuer’s Connected Watch is the Official Watch of The Kingsman. In the new film, the Kingsman agents will all be fitted with TAG Heuer watches. The Tag Heuer Connected will also be included in the Kingsman collection on sale on Mr Porter. J U LY 2 0 1 7 5 1
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The Fall Winter 2017/18 Collection V
isionary, cutting-edge and pure, the codes of the most wanted super sports cars in the world in the Classic, Casual, Casual Vintage, Pilota Ufficiale and in the brand new Event Suit lines. These different lines are conceived for a man who makes an impression in every situation, showing off a bold outfit, defined by the cuts, the materials and the refined and innovative details. Event Suit. Menswear Evolution. This line aims to satisfy masculine needs for the dress codes at social events. From the two-button black blazer
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with a tailored cut and a comfortable fit in tricot to the total black jeans with gold stitching details, a contrast with an eccentric and impeccable touch. The T-shirts and jersey sweatshirts with inserts that pick up the motif of the “Y”, the design of the cars’ headlights. Classic Line. Exclusive Voyager. Formal and functional for travelling, the collection is characterized by very high quality materials for pieces and accessories made with fine and exclusive yarns, fabrics and leathers. From the breathable and waterproof rock-colored parka in stretch fabric with
visible taping, to the leather jacket with laser-cut inserts. From the sartorially-inspired wool blazer with a micro kilim design to the light and medium blue slim-fit striped cotton shirts. From the polo shirts in geometric micro jacquard fabric to the denim effect wool tie. Casual Line. Upper Sportswear. Original pairings with a refined taste and a casual DNA. The windproof jacket with geometric cuts is made of water-repellent technical fabric. The prints which reproduce technical drawings from the archive on a series of indigo-colored denim effect pieces, such as sweatshirts, T-shirts and scarves, are dedicated to the Huracán model. The new color of the special model Huracán Avio, blu grifo (matte blue), dyes the sweatshirts with taped zips in metal grey and the cotton piquet polo shirts. The graphics paired with tire prints and with the 3D effect relief prints for T-shirts and seamless sweatshirts pay tribute to the Aventador. Post Pop paintings in bright hues and with nuances like hand-painted brush strokes for the t-shirts celebrating the supersports cars. Perfect with the stretch denim with a slim cut in the different shades of blue and black. Casual Vintage Line The New Heritage. Vintage effect for the polo shirts and sweatshirts with a flock print inspired by the historical Miura and Countach models. The jersey t-shirt is reversible in the colors dark navy-amber gold and rock-white. Double technical fabric for the scuba fabric bomber: externally it has a woollen touch, internally it is in double-knit fabric with a contrasting tire print. Pilota Ufficiale Line High Speed. The passion for the world of racing in a collection with audacious profiles and performing hi-tech fabrics. A series of pieces with graphics which again propose the claim “Pilota Ufficiale” and the “Y” which picks up the design of the headlights of the supersports cars. The “Y” is made with inserts of different fabrics but in the same dominant colors of black, grey, white and amber gold. www.lamborghinistore.com
Special Editions and collaborations The Bologna-based fashion house Hettabretz and Collezione Automobili Lamborghini together for the first time present a limited edition of three pieces of outerwear for men and for women, each in thirty numbered pieces. This co-branding is inspired by the common DNA of the two Italian excellences with the objective of creating unique pieces. The design of each model evokes the hexagonal lines typical of Lamborghini cars and the metallic accessories are conceived to exalt the uniqueness and the craft production of each piece. The combination of fine kangaroo leather and the image of carbon fibre is ideal to represent the strength and the elegance of the two brands. The linings are in orange silk, the must-have color of the super sports cars and have the symbol of the Y
“The graphics paired with tire prints and with the 3D effect relief prints for T-shirts and seamless sweatshirts pay tribute to the Aventador”
embroidered in green, white and red. The capsule collection of footwear for men by Enzo Bonafè for Collezione Automobili Lamborghini is the result of the encounter of two subjects, both born in 1963 and in the Bologna area, that share a passion for the excellence of materials, attention to detail and Italian craftsmanship. The button-up calfskin ankle boot in the brown and black versions, made thanks to the work of 17 craftsmen and 350 different passages of work, is on preview in Milan. The ankle boot is characterized by the decoration with hexagonal motifs, the footbed in orange kid, the Lamborghini crest and is hand signed by Enzo Bonafè. The collection will be completed by two derby models, a moccasin and a model with a buckle. The collaborations that gave rise to the Special
Editions are also continuing: L - Automobili Lamborghini fragrances in partnership with the Intertrade Group; running shoes with Mizuno; carbon fibre luggage with TecknoMonster. The Italian style of Riva 1920, the company specialized in the production of design furniture in solid wood, and Collezione Automobili Lamborghini meet at the presentation of men’s RTW Fall Winter 2017/18 at the Hotel Mandarin Oriental in Milan. Alongside the classics of the collection in walnut from areas of reforestation, there are some of the bestsellers of Riva 1920 reinterpreted with the new Volcano black finish, an artisanal process of carbonizing cedar that is inspired by ancient Japanese techniques. The central feature of the space is a table in Kauri, an ancient wood from New Zealand dated as 50,000 years old. J U LY 2 0 1 7 5 3
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polarized glasses, Ray Ban, $340
Geo Floral Bikini Top, Topshop, $35
London Flyxx 4 Flip Flop, Ted Baker, $55
All available at shop.nordstrom.com
“Top trends for bathing suit season including accessories, beauty and shoes”
Geo Tie Bikini Bottoms, topshop, $26
Perk Up Lip and Cheek Treat, Supergoop, $22.
Cat Eye Sunglasses, Quay Invader, $50
Saguaro Beach Towel, Pendelton, $49.50
Bima 2 Espadrille, Tory Burch, $275
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Lace Cover Up Top, Topshop, $35 Talk to the Sand Sun Hat, Eugenia Kim, $475
Pamela Swim Suit, topshop, $45
GET THE LOOK Round Beach Towel, The Beach People, $110
Coco Rose Coconut Oil body Polish, Herbivore Botanicals, $36
Lomo’instant Automat Bora Bora Camera, Lemography, $149
Hendrix Stripe Canvas Tote, ole Society, $69.95
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Founded in 1921, Saticoy Country Club is the first private club in Ventura County and second to none. Saticoy Country Club is now proud to be the first Multi Private Club Experience in Ventura. Enjoy the Championship Collection benefits‌four memberships for the price of ONE! Minutes from the 101, Saticoy is quietly nestled in the hillsides of Somis, California. Call or email us for additional information about the Championship Collection and Membership incentives.
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travel Voted The Best Hotel in the World
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urj Al Arab Jumeirah, the world’s most luxurious hotel, was once again voted ‘Best Hotel in the World’ and ‘Best Hotel in the Middle East’ at The Telegraph’s ULTRA awards in London earlier this year. This is the fifth time in a row the property has been awarded the ‘Best Hotel in the World’ title and the eleventh year in a row it has been named ‘Best Hotel in the Middle East.’ Every year the readers of Ultratravel, The Telegraph’s luxury travel magazine, are invited to vote for their favourite operators, airlines, hotels and destinations – to provide the industry with news of what’s hot in the world of luxury travel. Margaret Paul, General Manager, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, said: “We are extremely proud to have been recognised with the ULTRAs by the UK’s most affluent and experienced travellers. We are constantly striving to exceed our guests’ expectations and our latest openings which include – The Terrace, Scape Restaurant and Bar, Gold on 27 and Nathan Outlaw at Al Mahara - are prime examples. The ULTRAs are fantastic recognition that will inspire the team to keep delivering exception experiences for our guests in
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“We are extremely proud to have been recognised with the ULTRAs by the UK’s most affluent and experienced travellers”. 2017 and beyond.” The addition of The Terrace, a new luxury leisure facility, has brought about a new persona for Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. This remarkable, one-ofa-kind restaurant, pool, beach and cabana space, offers hotel guests and Burj Al Arab members the finest in Arabian hospitality. The hotel’s latest dining and entertainment venues include Scape Restaurant and Bar, a vibrant and chic venue serving Californian fusion cuisine, perched on Burj Al Arab Terrace. Gold On 27, which offers views across Dubai from the 27th floor; and Nathan Outlaw at Al Mahara, for simple, yet superb seafood. www.jumeirah.com
Hilton opens in Morocco Hilton Hotels & Resorts marks its debut in Morocco with the opening of Hilton Tanger City Center Hotel & Residences. Blocks from the Mediterranean Sea, the new hotel offers panoramic views from every guest room, four delectable dining destinations and direct access to the 30,000-squaremeter Tanger City Mall. “Tanger is a popular tourism destination due to its proximity to Europe, its renowned hospitality, historical sights, culture and delicious cuisine,” said Andreas Lackner, regional head, brand management, Hilton. Hilton Tanger City Center Hotel & Residences is well-poised to capture the city’s growing business and meet the discerning needs of visitors with our flagship Hilton hospitality.” Hilton Tanger City Center Hotel & Residences boasts 180 guest rooms and suites and an ideal location in the center of the city, close to corporate offices, restaurants and nearby attractions. Hilton Tanger City Center Hotel & Residences features a range of dining options for guests to savor the flavors of the region: “We look forward to welcoming guests to this beautiful, new hotel,” said Raouf Benchedli, cluster general manager, Hilton Tanger City Center Hotel & Residences. www.hilton.com
London for top dining Elite Traveler, in association with Grey Goose, names London as one of the best dining spots in the world in sixth annual poll
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ondon has been recognized as one of the world’s best dining destinations, according to the sixth annual poll of its readers by luxury lifestyle publication Elite Traveler, in association with Grey Goose. A total of three London restaurants feature on the Elite Traveler Top 100 Restaurants in the World this year – tying with culinary hot spots Chicago, Hong Kong and Tokyo. The Fat Duck makes a welcome reappearance following last year’s stint in Melbourne and is the UK’s highest entry. Head Chef Jonny Lake described London as one of the hottest dining destinations in the world: “I think that London is one of the most exciting cities for gastronomy. There’s such a huge range of different cuisines and influences and novel ideas, and so many chefs are coming to open restaurants all the time.” On being featured on this year’s list, he added: “Industry awards and accolades are one thing, but ultimately everything we do is for our guests, so for us to be on this list, curated by diners themselves, feels great.” Nottingham-based restaurant Sat Bains also featured on the list for the very first time, making its debut in 94th place. The list represents the continual strength and dynamism of London’s restaurant scene. The number one spot was awarded to Eneko Atxa’s Azurmendi in Larrabetzu, beating Grant Achatz’s Alinea for the very first time. On receiving the prestigious honor, he commented: “This recognition means a lot, as many of the voters would be people who have visited our restaurant. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing the joy and wellbeing of our clients. They are ultimately our reason for doing what we do.” The US has been recognized as the best performing country in the world, with 24 restaurants making the list, with Alinea (2), Eleven Madison Park (3), Per Se (5), The Restaurant at Meadowood (8) and Le Bernardin (9) all making the top 10. www.elitetraveler.com
“I think that London is one of the most exciting cities for gastronomy” – Head Chef Jonny Lake, The Fat Duck
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A New Duo is Raising the Bar at Grain Grain in Sydney’s The Rocks – Australia’s Hotel Bar of the Year - has attracted two new highly-skilled bar managers to its talented team. Roderick Boerma and Lance Essihos have joined as Bar Manager and Assistant Bar Manager respectively, together bringing more than 20 years of experience in five-star venues both in Australia and overseas. “It’s a pretty exciting opportunity to build on Grain’s already solid standing as a top spirits and cocktail bar in Sydney,” Bar Manager Roderick says. “Both Lance and I are very passionate about quality, craftsmanship and the classics. We want to know everything there is to know about the bottles behind the bar, understand the process, learn the stories. And then we love sharing these insights with our customers.” Grain bar is located in Sydney’s The Rocks. Tal: +61 2 9250 3118
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alabat beach towel, john robshaw, $80, www.nordstrom.com
cuff by Tataborello, $140,victoire at malibu country mart
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L’Atelier de Givenchy Rose Ardente, Givenchy, $235, www.sephora.com
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“This study offers a compelling overview of hundreds of destinations that are beloved by Instagram users�
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#Most Instagrammed
Five out of the top ten most hashtagged tourist destinations in the world are in the USA, with California’s Disneyland coming out top
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ravelBird love inspiring travellers to seek out new adventures and create memories that can be shared with friends and family. Many people, especially those in the Millennial demographic, use Instagram to both seek and share #wanderlust #inspo. Hashtags are used not only to document journeys, but to make it easier for those interested to find content they love. The travel specialists have now released the Most Instagrammed Tourist Attractions, a study ranking 470 attractions in many countries around the world based on the number of tags on the social media platform. With the image-based application most popular among Millennial users, TravelBird sought to use the information to gain an understanding of how global travel destinations measure up on social media. The results provide an in depth view of the best travel spots. A master ranking was created, which compares over 400 of the world’s most popular tourist destinations on their Instagram presence. “This study offers a compelling overview of hundreds of destinations that are beloved by Instagram users for their cultural heritage, their stunning natural beauty and their local charm,” states Symen Jansma, Founder of TravelBird. “Alongside this, the data also tells a fascinating story about the ways people are travelling in 2017, offering valuable insights for the travel and tourism industry.” www.travelbird.nl/most-instagrammed-tourist-attractions
Rank
Destination
Region
Tags
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Disneyland
California, USA
14,615,952
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Eiffel Tower
Parisian Region, France
7,253,011
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Walt Disney World
Florida, USA
5,465,098
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South Beach
Florida, USA
4,689,396
5
Berlin Wall
Berlin, Germany
4,595,501
6
Las Vegas Strip
Nevada, USA
3,653,548
7
Big Ben
Greater London, UK
2,561,617
8
Times Square
New York, USA
2,560,272
9
Notre Dame
Parisian Region, France
2,517,129
10
Oktoberfest
Bavaria, Germany
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London Dubai’s latest hotel opening is a thoroughly British affair. Lisa Haynes checks into Dukes Dubai for a slice of London on the Palm
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“Dukes Dubai is the new Emirati sister of Dukes London, a Mayfair hotel steeped in British charm”
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’m thousands of miles away from London but there is a beautiful Liberty print gracing my bedspread. I’ve checked into the newly opened Dukes Dubai and as well as the cacophony of Liberty florals clashing perfectly on the bed, I’m greeted with freshly baked pink macaroons sitting pretty in a glass bell jar and a sausage dog statue (Dukesy, the hotel mascot) holding a personalised welcome card in his mouth. I’m in one of 20 exquisitely appointed rooms on the ladies-only Duchess floor, specifically aimed at women travelling solo. And unless given advance warning, the only staff servicing your rooms are female. On day two, my housekeeper, Sushma, whips up the most extravagant towel animal I’ve ever seen in the shape of Dukesy the dachshund. Dukes Dubai is the new Emirati sister of Dukes London, a Mayfair hotel steeped in British charm, which celebrates its centenary next year. Located on the super-luxe artificial archipelago Palm Jumeirah, the hotel may have stepped up the glamour in line with the more-is-more Dubai aesthetic – think acres of white marble and jaw-dropping chandeliers – but it retains its British backbone and sense of formality. Walls are lined with black-and-white images of London landmarks and old school phone boxes, while lobby bookshelves house leather-bound
traditional works, such as Oliver Twist and the Waverley Novels. “We’ve really brought a quintessential British experience to Dubai,” says Debrah Dhugga, managing director of Dukes Collection, who’s flown back and forth monthly between Dukes London and Dubai for two years to oversee the launch. “In Dubai, there will always be the glitz and the glam, but Dukes Dubai is more about the level
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“Dukes has gone to (London) town to source a best-of-British offering for hotel guests who want a slice of England during their stay”
of service and attention to detail.” Dukes has gone to (London) town to source a best-of-British offering for hotel guests who want a slice of England during their stay. Luxe bathroom toiletries are by Floris London (aka Her Majesty’s official perfumer), cheese has been drafted in from one of London’s oldest cheesemongers, Paxton and Whitfield, and the breakfast spread is made even more decadent with English bone china from William Edwards. But the hotel hasn’t gone overboard with everyday items like bottled water, which is sourced locally. Head chefs at GBR - the Great British Restaurant brasserie that’s new across Dukes Dubai and London - aren’t afraid to introduce subtle local flavours to traditional British cuisine, either. My freshly baked, warm bread arrives peppered with a dark red spice that I can’t put my finger on until I’m informed that it’s sumac, a Middle Eastern spice that gives off a citrusy taste. “Our most popular dishes so far seem to be the British comfort foods, like Lancashire hotpot, cottage pie and fish and chips, which isn’t necessarily what you expect in Dubai,” says Graeme Dodrill, head chef of GBR. “We want to reflect seasonality in the dishes, too. We definitely make good use of produce like English asparagus when it’s in season.” 6 8 J U LY 2 0 1 7
I indulge in a British extravaganza of prawn cocktail starter, Dover sole main (another bestseller) and Walnut Whip dessert. I then retire to the bar in search of another Dukes London signature export – the famous dry martinis, said to be the inspiration behind James Bond’s favourite drink. Bar staff have been meticulously trained by Duke London’s head barman Alessandro Palazzi to serve up the perfect Dukes martini - all with a dash of theatre from a tableside trolley. If you can prise yourself from that Liberty bedding, you can continue the London-meets-Dubai experience with a trip to Fortnum & Mason – their first overseas store sits opposite the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. But then Dukes Dubai has the whole tea-andscones thing covered, too. Though I arrive during the soft-launch phase, Dhugga gives me a sneak peek at the hotel’s tea lounge, cigar lounge and hair salon headed up by yet another British export, Toni&Guy. Traditional Indian restaurant Khyber is also scheduled to open this month. Though not all the staff at Dukes Dubai are British, there is a familiar mix of accents – from cut-glass English through to Mancunian – that make you feel a bit like royalty. Right up until you say “cheerio” at checkout. Lisa Haynes was a guest of Dukes Dubai (www.dukesdubai.com)
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Celebrity Edge:
A new cruise line for young, affluent travellers
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elebrity Edge changes everything. The way you experience the world; the way you connect with the ocean; the way you play, dine and unwind at sea. Revolutionary on every level, she’s the ship that’s setting a new standard of luxury and innovation at sea. The way you cruise will never be the same again. Teaming up with some of the world’s best designers, Celebrity Cruises have created accommodation that has never before been experienced at sea. Royal Caribbean Cruises will be debuting the first of its five ships in December 2018, and each is projected to cost about $1 billion a piece to construct.
Let’s take a peek inside the world’s most high-tech cruise ship…. New Celebrity Edge Staterooms will feature an infinite balcony – touch a button and your entire living space becomes the balcony, letting you walk right out to the water’s edge. Their new Iconic Suites are the most luxurious and spacious in their fleet; while the six two-storey Edge Villas will boast 950 square feet of split-level, indoor-outdoor splendour. They have even created 178 connecting stateroom options, meaning you can connect different rooms for a whole new space. Guests can 7 0 J U LY 2 0 1 7
“Celebrity Cruises have created accommodation that has never before been experienced at sea”
spoil themselves rotten with Eucalyptus-treated cashmere mattresses from Italy, Bulgari bath amenities, butler service, packing and unpacking support, and even a bar with a personalised stock! Around the ship, guests can enjoy the resort-style deck with the main pool enclosed by a glass-like dome to allow for all-weather swimming and sunning. Six poolside cabanas will surround the pool as well as a martini-shaped hot tub. The deck is also home to the Solarium, a rooftop garden maintained by a dedicated horticulturist. The garden, designed by Tom Wright (Burj Al Arab Hotel), can be used for dinner and movie nights, private events or theme parties with live music. If you’d like to go for a run in the morning, check out the two-deck jogging track that’ll sit above the ship’s rooftop deck. Among Celebrity Edge’s coolest features will be its “Magic Carpet,” a 90-ton platform that will sit on the side of the ship and will move up and down the vessel depending on the time of day. The size of a tennis court, the platform will move like an elevator along the ship between deck’s two through 16. When stopped on the latter level, guests can enjoy “Dinner on the Edge,” via a 90-seat restaurant that will be open in the evenings. If the Magic Carpet is on Deck 5, it’ll be a lunchtime haunt while on Deck 14 it’ll act as an extension of the pool area. Instead,
you get cabins that extend to the end of the ship providing fantastic views and stateroom floor plans that are (on average) 23 per cent larger. Guests will be given RFID-enabled wristbands that enable guests to scan in and out of the ship at port or charge drinks to their rooms. Guests will also be able to check in, control their room temperature and unlock stateroom doors using their smartphone. Making it easier for passengers to make meal reservations or charge drinks to their rooms, guests will have the opportunity to do everything from their smartphones. With an incredible ship designed to highlight the destinations, they have decided to start in the corner of the world so often referred to as ‘paradise’ – the Caribbean. Celebrity Edge offers two sun-soaked itineraries from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. When it comes to extraordinary venues, Celebrity has the edge. www.celebritycruises.co.uk
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Back to nature
There’s a whole world of color out there that could transform your home. Gabrielle Fagan talks to leading stylist Hans Blomquist about using everything from woods to weather as decor inspiration
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ometimes nature knows best, but who’d have thought it also holds the answers to home decorating? Looking to the skies and the changing colors of the landscape is the newest (and highly welcome) alternative to struggling with perplexing paint charts, and it’s the method used by one of the world’s leading stylists. Hans Blomquist, renowned for his work as an art director with major home brands, including Ikea and Harrods, reveals that looking up to the skies whether sunny blue, stormy or rain-lashed horizons - as well as noticing the seasons, is his perfect inspiration for winning interiors. “It’s easy to take color for granted. We forget to appreciate the amazing, dazzling world that surrounds us, full of a million different shades that have the power to lift our spirits or soothe our mood,” says Blomquist, whose beautifully illustrated book, In The Mood For Colour: Perfect Palettes For Creative Interiors, is a guide to seeing color in a completely different light. “Nature is my starting point for any project. For my job, I’m lucky enough to travel the world and color surprises me wherever I go - I’m often transfixed by the different colors and lights I’ve experienced in different parts of the globe. Most of my inspiration comes from the colors of the natural world. There is beauty to be found nearly everywhere you go and nature always inspires me with its wonderful color combinations.” The perfect palette is out there just waiting to be seen, he says, and the easiest way of finding out what appeals is to take photos on your phone, of whatever catches your eye, over a period of time. “Next time you leave your house, whether you’re
passing through familiar landscapes or visiting a different country, look around and marvel at the variety of colors that surround you. You’ll end up with a collection of pictures which display a wide range of different colors and textures that will be a rich source of inspiration and help you refine your taste.”
BLUE SKIES & BLUE JEANS Blue’s a color that works especially well when you layer up different shades to create a tone-on-tone effect, and Blomquist promises it will result in a harmonious interior with a sense of depth and calm. “I consider myself a ‘blue’ person. Painting walls a deep blue will give you a sense of summer all year round, and you can add warmth with natural objects and colors,” he enthuses. “Denim blue, greyish blue, duck-egg blue, shades of blue that veer towards green, and anything in between are all favourites of mine. There’s nothing more comfortable to wear than denim, and it’s just as comfortable to live in a moody blue interior. Shades of denim can range from the deepest indigo to the palest, soft grey-blue.” DIP INTO BLUES: Anything goes with deep moody blues - light or dark, muted tones or bright clear, spring-like shades. In an interior, dark blue works as a neutral and looks brilliant either covering walls or used as a grounding accent in the form of textiles and decorative objects. Try layering different shades of blue from darkest navy to washed-out cornflower.
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every other hue sits so well against them, especially the bright green of spring leaves,” he says. “While you may be reluctant to repaint a room pitch black, I’m sure you would be pleasantly surprised if you did, as it’s such a chic, comfortable color to live with. I wish I had more dark colors in my home. A dark backdrop can have such an impact and create a sense of drama, yet at the same time give a very calm and cocooning feeling. It also makes any other color stand out beautifully, whether it’s a single flower, a branch of spring blossoms, or a piece of furniture.” DIP INTO GREYS AND BLACKS: If painting a whole room seems too much, start with one wall or ceiling. Create a tonal wall by painting one solid color of matt paint in a dark color and then, using a sponge, apply a wash of diluted lighter paint over it. Repeat until you get the desired effect. Choose from deepest indigo, inky black, thunder grey and earthy brown shades. In The Mood For Colour by Hans Blomquist is published by Ryland Peters & Small, priced $19.47. Available on www.amazon.com
WASHED, BLEACHED & WEATHERED Natural color schemes have a depth and softness to them, says Blomquist, and feel so unmanufactured and true in their shades that they’ll always bring a sense of integrity to your home and make it feel warm, inviting and relaxed. “I’m always collecting pieces of wood from the beach and the forest. I use some to light the fire, but the sculptural pieces usually end up on display and inspire me in my choice of colors,” he explains. There’s nothing like the faded colors of smooth driftwood, washed vintage French linen, or antique grey painted furniture. I love everything about these soft, warm tones. I like to mix vintage and new, textural wood playing off shiny porcelain, and if you feel the whole is too bland, introduce some greenery - a single leaf or a pot plant can be the last extra touch needed.” DIP INTO PALE SHADES: If you have plain white walls, add layers of texture and introduce different shades of soft white to make a room more inviting. Layer textiles in different weaves or colors, hang a panel of vintage fabric as a work of art. A collection of vintage mirrors will reflect and accentuate any light in the room and is particularly effective in making a small space appear larger.
STORMY DAYS Towards the end of summer vivid hues begin to fade and moodier colors appear along with dark stormy days and autumnal earthy colors; this is a palette Blomquist recommends for atmospheric rooms. “Even though I don’t like rainy days, I love it when dark, thundery rain clouds roll in because their deep tones are astoundingly beautiful, and 7 6 J U LY 2 0 1 7
Ferrari and Poltrona Frau present “Cockpit”, the new office chair
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errari and Poltrona Frau recently presented “Cockpit”, the first office chair ever design by Ferrari Design Centre. Produced by Poltrona Frau, that has upholstered the interiors of Ferrari cars since the 80’, it is neither a car seat nor a pure piece of furniture or design. It is a contemporary hybrid that
brings together two brands, a blend of automotive know-how and the culture of living that celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Maranello carmaker. An office chair that captures the excitement, the speed of the driver’s seat, as well as the passion for racing. The armchair has an architectural and modular structure, and offers expansion possibilities. For the moment two versions are available, the President and the Executive. Both comprise a reclining base and seat, integrated with two different backrests. The President is the managerial model with a high backrest that is inspired by the ergonomics of competitive racing seats. The Executive model, a chair that adapts to all work contexts, has a deliberately low and narrow backrest to ensure more freedom of movement. The design of “Cockpit a” synthesis of automotive innovation and inspiration and the materials are the same as those used in Ferrari cars, like the external shell moulded from carbon or alutex. The central band on the seat takes its cue from racing seats, while the swivel device sports the same design and mechanical elements as the steering wheel. For the leather upholstery, the Ferrari Design Centre team has chosen shades and finishes inspired by the trim of the three Tailor-Made service lines, which allow for the personalized configuration of the car: Scuderia, Classica and Inedita. Cockpit can also be customised in terms of its colors and materials. www.ferrari.com J U LY 2 0 1 7 7 7
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a Los Angeles Architectural Masterpiece All photography by Chad King
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hen Henry David Thoreau wrote about “castles in the air,” he almost certainly didn’t have in mind this architectural masterpiece in the Hollywood Hills. Welcome to Skycastle. Step into a one-of-akind architectural masterpiece, one of the most spectacular homes in Los Angeles. Situated prominently atop it’s own privately gated, halfacre promontory above the Hollywood Hills, the impressive structure with floor-to-ceiling walls of glass and skylights captures the breathtaking views of the city of lights to the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The impressive glass staircase escorts you over the voluminous, 60 foot grand entry and into the lavish master bedroom suite, richly appointed with burl wood details and an opulent dual master bathroom. Designed by international awardwinning architect David Grey, the irreplaceable home was built to the absolute highest standards in steel and concrete. The 12,000 sq.ft. (approx.) estate also features a chef ’s kitchen, seven bedroom suites, a large movie theater, a gym, a Koi pond, a motor court, a sparkling pool and spa, and a separate two bedroom guesthouse. Stunning anytime of the day or night, Skycastle is truly an unparalleled architectural trophy. Thankfully, internationally acclaimed architect David Grey provided a “foundation” for his grand concept, giving reality to a spectacular Bauhaus-style 8 0 J U LY 2 0 1 7
home, a stunning interplay of concrete, steel, and glass that seems to float regally above Los Angeles, Malibu, and Beverly Hills. Its gated half-acre promontory affords views that extend to the ocean. Originally designed to showcase an impressive art collection, the stuning residence boasts 60 foot ceilings and glorious, pervasive natural light. A sturdy framework of steel and concrete allows for the creation of literal walls of windows, augmenting the light and furthering the majestic view. Among the seven bedrooms is a richly appointed
“The impressive structure with floorto-ceiling walls of glass and skylights captures the breathtaking views of the city of lights to the beautiful Pacific Ocean” master suite, which is reached via a unique glass staircase and includes two opulent baths. Multiple areas are designed for living, dining and relaxing, as have alcoves for displaying art and sculpture. A chef ’s kitchen, a spacious home theater, a gym, a generous motor court, and a two-bedroom guesthouse – currently serving as a recording studio – contribute to the sense that this estate is a serene, self-sufficient private compound. The superior security system includes high-resolution cameras that monitor activity throughout. A captivating swimming pool and artfully tiled spa easily become the centerpiece of extraordinary grounds that include a Zen-inspired garden with a koi pond and meditation area, paver paths, emerald grass, manicured hedges, and handsome mature trees. Dramatically lighted by night, the pool and spa draw the eye out toward a sweeping, sparkling view of Los Angeles. Skycastle, Hollywood, CA 90069. www.sothebyshomes.com J U LY 2 0 1 7 8 1
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4425 Haskell Avenue, Encino, CA Newly Constructed Mediterranean Compound Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Encino with over 14,000+ sq. ft. of living space. Upon entry you will be greeted by high ceilings and a sweeping double staircase that highlight the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that went in to this newly constructed home. This estate has eight bedrooms and twelve bathrooms situated on an approx. 26,000 square foot lot with theatre, sauna, indoor and outdoor pools and wine cellar. Grounds 8 6 J U LY 2 0 1 7
include a sports court, putting green, outdoor BBQ and sun drenched pool area that make this the ideal home for entertaining and indoor/outdoor living. The two story detached pool house has a full kitchen and living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. A truly spectacular must-see. BEDROOMS 8 BATHROOMS 8 FULL, 4 HALF SQ FT INTERIOR 14,000 sq. ft. (approx.) SQ FT EXTERIOR 26,096 sq. ft. (approx.) PRICE $13,999,000 contact Marc Noah (310) 968-9212 OR Jay Robertson (310) 703-7707 www.4425haskellave.com
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Rosemary Allison www.CallRosemary.com 805.491.2100 Unmatched Quality, Ultimate Estate on Over 10 Acres with Tennis Court, View 8,000 square foot “car barn” Santa Rosa Valley in Ventura County View the video: www.11108RockyHighRoad.com The Crown Jewel of Santa Rosa Valley, combines the charm & elegance of a New England country estate w/the amenities of a 5 star resort, on 10+picturesque acres. Meticulously re-designed and remodeled in the last two years with the finest imported materials. This manor estate captures majestic views from every room and is an architectural masterpiece that reflects a timeless elegance both inside and out. Sun drenched interior spaces, coupled with exquisite detail, provide an incredible level of sophistication and comfort. First floor master bedroom suite replete with two separate Estates Director CA BRE 00545184 bathrooms and his and her walk-in closets. Huge formal dining room. Laundry facility upstairs near secondary bedrooms and another laundry room downstairs. There is a richly paneled Library with fireplace. Large dedicated home theater room complete wet bar, bathroom and multi-level seating that incorporates an active home theater component that delivers sound energy, motion and vibration directly to your body. The rear yard contains an elegant resort style pool with slide, waterfalls and spa heated by solar system. Separate barbecue pavilion with fireplace. Across the extensive paved circular drive and Motor Court there is an approximate 8,000 square foot climate controlled “accessory building” formatted by the current owner for use as a huge entertaining space for large-scale parties, family weddings and reunions. For the auto enthusiast, this building can be a huge garage complete with caretaker’s quarters for display and preservation of the finest automobiles. Exterior features including lighted North -South tennis court. Adjacent to the court there is a tennis pavilion that contains two large enclosed spaces, and a covered country viewing deck providing shade and comfort to the tennis spectators. Producing Avocado and orange orchard. Private water well as well as reduced rate agricultural water rates. Santa Rosa Valley is where magnificent homes rest amidst nature’s most perfect setting, located within minutes of Westlake Village, Hidden Hills, 101 Freeway providing a uniquely charming relaxed lifestyle, located close to award winning SRTMS magnet school, freeways and shopping. CALL or text ROSEMARY @ 805.479.7653 to view this home today. Offered at: $5,500,000
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Palatial French Chateau with Lighted Tennis Court and Pool Santa Rosa Valley in Ventura County www.1839Mott.com
This French Normandy Chateau style mansion is a timeless estate of unparalleled craftsmanship nestled in the exclusive gated Camelot Estates in Santa Rosa Valley. The grandeur from the outside is only surpassed by its interior of majestic brilliance. Resting on over 1.5 acres of useable land, this 6600+ square foot residence features six bedrooms, and seven bathrooms. Designed with superb attention to detail this estate has a wonderful blend of elegant limestone, marble, carpeting, slate and hardwood flooring throughout the residence. Rear yard with lighted regulation sized tennis court, resort styled beach entry pool with rock waterfalls, and extensive outdoor entertaining areas.
•CALL 6,798or • SF 6,798 • 10 SF acres • 10backs acres up backs to Wildwood up to Wildwood Regional Parktoday. • Park Equestrian • Equestrian community community with many with many & trails yearof &round year round waterfall waterfall text ROSEMARY @ 805.479.7653 to view thisRegional home Earning impressive accolades for trails her breadth knowledge, ethical • Over•33,000 Over 33,000 SF of Belgard SF of Belgard paverspavers • Kichler • Kichler LED Light LEDPosts Light •Posts Vista•LED Vista upLED Lights up Lights • 10 High • 10Definition High Definition security security cameras cameras with with practices, and expertise in negotiating, Rosemary is oneCamera of most/well-respected and sought afterwell real with estate agents inholding the business. Infra red Infra night redvision night vision encompassing encompassing property property Camera / computer computer serverserver rm • Agriculture rm • Agriculture well5,000 with gal 5,000 gal holding tank tank • Two •60 Two psi agriculture 60 psi agriculture water water pumpspumps for existing for existing and future and future landscape landscape / orchard / orchard • Drainage • Drainage systemsystem for entire for entire property property at only $2,250,000 •Offered Dual •access Dual access on & off onproperty & off property • Electric • Electric remote remote controlled controlled property property gates with gatesLiftmaster with Liftmaster motorsmotors • Residential • Residential & Agriculture & Agriculture Electric Electric metersmeters • 45 ft •Indoor 45 ft Indoor RV/Boat RV/Boat parking parking with 14 with ft electric 14 ft electric door door
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@2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Luxury logo service marks are registered or pending registrations owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Broker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals.