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elcome to our June issue. There is plenty going on this month – from partying at LA Pride on June 10 and 11 (page 32), to getting inspiration from The Design Festival from June 8 to 11 (page 28). We also take a look at the winners of the Greystone Mansion’s Concours d’Elegance event (page 34), and Jeremy Bamidele’s coverage of The Covenant House of California Gala, an important local charity event at which Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti spoke (page 18). For those looking for motivation to get fit and shape up, we have a round-up of health and fitness events on page 38, and details on Fit For All Seasons – virtual fitness training by Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, on page 42. Plus, celebrate Global Wellness Day on June 10 (page 40). Cyclists should turn to page 44 to read all about the CicLAvia event which engages with people to transform relationships with communities and with each other. The event takes place on June 11. Also in this issue we step inside treasure trove Only In Beverly Hills, a store that celebrates our fabulous neighborhood. The store is the only place in the world that features the signature iconic Beverly Hills logo on high end gifts and attire, and happens to be located right alongside Rodeo Drive. Read more on page 20. Foodies need to head to page 52 to read about the Rudy & Hudson California Diner, striking a perfect balance between a classic New York City luncheonette and iconic California roadside coffee shop. Plus, it’s all change at The Gallery Food Hall in Santa Monica with its first tenants – Sloan’s Ice Cream and Everytable – now open. This is just the beginning of the big revamp, so watch this space (page 50)! 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
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Saturday Afternoon At the Labyrinth Gardens Relax, breathe, let go and attune to your soul. Enjoy an afternoon of peace and reflection. Take time to meditate and reflect in the meditation gardens. Let the sounds of running water restore you. Unwind your mind walking the labyrinth. See beauty within you. Tap into the peace – and leave recharged! Saturday afternoons at the Labyrinth offer a deeper meditative focus and indepth labyrinth instructions. Cost is free, with donations welcome 12pm-4pm. 3500 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
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“A fun mix of Dominican footwork and tricky partner patterns that will take your dancing to the next level”
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Bachata Class with Javier Campines Learn fun, sexy, playful Bachata with world class instructor, Javier Campines. Javier teaches a fun mix of Dominican footwork and tricky partner patterns that will definitely take your dancing to the next level. 8pm-9pm. Javier Campines Dance, 11943 Montana Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
june 24
Eat See Hear Outdoor Movie: Grease Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? It’s California 1959 and greaser Danny Zuko and Australian Sandy Olsson are in love. They spend time at the beach, and when they go back to school, what neither of them knows is that they both now attend Rydell High. Danny’s the leader of the T-Birds, a group of black leather jacket-wearing greasers while Sandy hangs with the Pink Ladies, a group of pink-wearing girls led by Rizzo. Doors 5.30pm, music 7pm, movie 8.30pm. This location is a sprawling, grassy baseball field. Pillows, cushions and blankets are preferred, though low chairs with low backs are allowed. 5.30pm-10pm. North Hollywood Recreation Center, 11430 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601 1 4 june 2 0 1 7
THROUGHOUT june
2017 Father’s Day 5K – Glendale Take part in a 5k father’s day virtual race. At least 15% of each registration will be donated to Team Hoyt, which works to build the individual character, confidence and self-esteem of America’s disabled and physically challenged young people through inclusion in all facets of daily life. Complete your race any time in June. Cost is $17 which includes a custom medal and bib. There is also an option to get two medals, to get an extra one to give to the favorite father in your life. Choose your location, Glendale, CA 91205
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Lovely Night at the Griffith Observatory Spend a lovely night at the Griffith Observatory. Make new friends and enjoy the beautiful view of Los Angeles. This event is part of the California English La La Land Tour. You will visit the sites shown in the movie, watch the sunset and attend the 7.45pm showing at the Observatory. The cost of this event is $10 per person and covers the tour only. Tickets for the observatory show are not included in the tour price since they must be purchased the same day. 5.45pm-9pm. Griffith Observatory, 2800 E Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027
june 6
Bluegrass with Jayme Stone’s Folklife This gathering of versatile musicians blows the dust off of old songs and remakes them for modern ears. With spellbinding singing, virtuosic playing and captivating storytelling, their concerts and educational programs are moving, inventive and participatory experiences. 6.30pm-8pm. Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy at Beach Coast Way, Santa Monica, CA 90402
june 10
de LaB’s Making LA Together Making LA Together will feature teams pitching projects in front of a live audience that address issues of transportation, water, density, and community in Los Angeles. A panel of experts will ask questions and offer commentary about the projects, and the audience will vote for the best project in each of the four areas. We’ll work to make the winning ideas happen with a project fee of $2,500 and the help of volunteers from the de LaB community. 6pm-9pm. City Market South, 1057 S. San Pedro Street (enter on San Julian by Cognoscenti Coffee), Los Angeles, CA 90015
june 24
Wine, Women & Shopping A fabulous evening of wine, networking and shopping with the locals enjoy a wine tasting provided by heritage fine wines and shopping with local vendors with over 20 different wines to choose from, paired with Hors D’oeuvre. 6pm-9pm. Heritage Fine Wines, 467 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Healthy Spot Downtown L.A Grand Opening Pawty! Celebrate this newest store opening in the Downtown L.A. community! Enjoy a gift bag (for the first 100 pups), doggie photo booth, complimentary pawdicures, silent auction benefiting a local animal rescue and vendor demos. Event is 12pm-3pm. Healthy Spot Downtown L.A. 450 West Olympic Blvd. Suite A, Los Angeles, CA 90015
june 7
Free-Form Writing Class, Los Angeles Experience a free-form writing class for something completely different. This class teaches a simple and effective technique taught by John-Roger to help clear subconscious and unconscious levels. Participants get the support of practicing this technique, along with other simple techniques, together in class. Free-form writing is written about in John-Roger’s book, Inner Worlds of Meditation, and in the book, Spiritual Warrior, so be a spiritual warrior and join us. It is also one of MSIA’s complimentary Practical Tools for Everyday Spirituality. No charge. Donations welcomed. For more information contact Antonietta Schulz by calling 323-328-1948. The event is 7.30pm-9pm. 3500 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018
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Joyful Arts Festival In this fun evening on June 24, you’ll experience how joyful self-expression can be a doorway for spiritual growth. All of us are creative in some way in our lives. During this evening, you will explore principles of creativity and self-expression that uplift your consciousness. You will also enjoy music, dance, drama, and fine arts and crafts from members of Ananda LA. Everyone is welcome, and the event runs 6pm-9pm. 11870 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 208, Los Angeles, CA 90025 june 2 0 1 7 1 5
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Story Pirates LA Benefit Performance 2017 Enjoy the biggest show of the year and a family friendly reception featuring food, drinks, photo booth, silent auction, kids activities and more. This unforgettable event will help bring quality arts and education programs to under-served schools and promote family engagement in the foster and homeless communities. First reception is 1.15pm to 2.45pm. The reception will feature a silent auction, open bar, family activities, and more. The second performance show time is at 3pm. Crossroads School, 1714 21st St. Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Hollywood Turn Hollywood into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Start when you want and play at your pace. Find details and Redeem your ticket as a prepaid code online at www.urbanadventurequest.com. Hollywood & Highland Shopping Center, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
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New California Craft A new movement of artists and makers in California is championing a rediscovery of traditional craft techniques with fresh vision for a modern world. New California Craft is a new design show curated by Jonathan Lo of Happy Mundane, and will launch at ROW DTLA during LA Design Festival 2017. Featured artists include: Jonathan Cross, Tracy Wilkinson, Janelle Pietrzak, Karen Kimmel, Jim Olarte, Cathy Callahan and Taidgh O’Neill. ROW DTLA, 1318 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021 16 JUNE 2017
Historic Core Mural Tour The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk is pleased to present the “Historic Core Mural Tour” – a walking tour celebrating Downtown LA’s murals. This tour is designed to take you through Downtown’s Historic Core neighborhood where you will be able to explore and learn the stories about each of the art pieces that live on the city walls, and will feature special presentations by local artists and gallery owners. 11am-1pm. G & B (Inside Grand Central Market), 324 Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Soul Dance Move your body and your soul. A free-style dance evening with great music and fantastic sound, and spiritual moments interspersed designed to take you as high as you want to go so your dance becomes a spiritual exercise – a romance with the Beloved. Free of charge but donations are welcomed. 7.30pm on June 14 9.30am on June 15. USM, 2101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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The Solve It Squad Returns The Tin Can Brothers are back with their new original show, The Solve It Squad Returns. The oneact play follows the adventures of a group of former kid detectives. After 20 years of growing up and apart, they must return to the scene of their greatest unsolved case: the murder of their trusty dog Cluebert. A send-up to classics like Scooby Doo, The Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew, The Solve It Squad Returns puts its own dark, twisted spin on these beloved characters. For more information on the show, how to support, and for updates, visit www.solveitsquad.com. 8pm-9.30pm. Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 W Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
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The Covenant House of California Gala PHOTOGRAPHY: Boivin Photographe
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his spring, the Covenant House of California’s annual gala brought Hollywood philanthropists together for a night at The Globe Theater at Universal Studios Hollywood. Honoring Delta Air Lines, the event helped raise funds and awareness for the thousands of homeless and trafficked youth that Covenant House of California aids each year. Emcees, Graham Patrick Martin, from TNT’s Major Crimes, and Diana Perkovic, led the program for the night. The evening’s speakers included Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles City Councilmember of the 13th district, Mitch O’Farrell, and Anthony E. Zuiker the creator of CSI. President and CEO of Covenant House California, Bill Bedrossian spoke about the future of the organization, as it plans to greatly expand facilities and services to increase the opportunities their youth have to succeed in their futures. The evening progressed while the celebrities including TNT’s Major Crimes and Into The Badlands watched as awards were presented to deserving individuals who have made a difference for Covenant House’s homeless youth. Covenant House of California is a non-profit organization with locations in Hollywood, CA, Oakland, CA and Berkeley, CA whose mission is to help homeless and trafficked youth by providing shelter and sanctuary for those who have nowhere to go.
ABOUT COVENANT HOUSE:
Covenant House California (CHC) is a non-profit youth shelter with locations in Hollywood, Oakland and Berkeley that provides sanctuary and support for homeless and trafficked youth, ages 1824. CHC believes that no young person deserves to be homeless; that every young person in California deserves shelter, food, clothing, education … and most importantly, to be loved. Now serving over 1,800 youth a year, CHC has served nearly 190,000 homeless youth since we’ve opened our doors. CHC provides a full continuum of services to meet the physical, emotional, educational, vocational, and spiritual well-being of young people, in order to provide them with the best chance for success in independence. 18 JUNE 2017
gala coverage:
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os Angeles is the home of the largest number of homeless youth in the United States. The Covenant House is the largest privately-funded institution that provides services to homeless youth. Every year the Covenant House of California throws what is one of the county’s most attended Galas to raise funds and grant a voice to those whose cries often go unanswered. This year, the Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, attended and spoke about the current attack on sanctuary cities and how best to rehabilitate the homeless. Addressing the issue of homeless youth in Los Angeles is of particular importance, not only in reducing the amount of long-term homeless people but also because one-fourth of homeless youth became so as the result of coming of age in the foster system. These foster youth turned homeless “adults,” start off at a severe disadvantage in life that when not addressed early, has a trickle down effect that puts a disproportionate amount of stress on social services. The mayor was joined by many within the community including the cast of Major Crimes and the Creator of the CSI television franchise. The gala precipitated with success stories as those who are served by the covenant house mixed with celebrities and other attendees in a way that spoke to my heart delivering the message that homelessness is a human condition that can be put to an end through human kindness. As the night continued, both activists of addressing youth homelessness as well as those who were once homeless told the stories of their life and how they came to rise and break through the
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cement of poverty and stigmas to produce lives that left no outer scar of where they came from. Yet, these children turned adults did not hide in shame of their past circumstances but instead spoke about how the gift of kindness had overcome their past pains to satiate their minds and hearts such that it could be shared with others. The Covenant House has become a place not only to be served but to serve, as men and woman of look back to open the doors for those who are often unequipped to do so themselves. Many of the speakers did not come from a world of money and had no funds to spare, but what they did share in abundance was their expertise. An orthodontist spoke of how she offered dental services to the youth by taking on one new child a month to give braces to. As she spoke her lips curled as she resisted the urge to smile her cheekbones quaked as her mind thought only of those with whom she’d helped to smile with fearless indignation at those who thought them worthless. The gala coincided with same date and times as the Museum of Contemporary Art’s annual gala, perhaps LA’s most illustrious and exclusive gala. Rather than attend, supporters of the Covenant House of California’s Gala chose to focus on giving rather than status and sharing rather than overindulgence. I have attended my fair share of galas, but never one where such a large proportion were directly involved with the nonprofit’s mission. The beautiful dining hall was populated by those who saw the world, not from a position of life being a zero sum game, but instead screamed out that more is more and that as we grow, we create more to be had.
Top: Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti; Circles, from top: Leonard Roberts and Armond Bell; Covenant House staff, volunteers, and alumni; Phillip Keene and Kearran Giovanni
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ong the favorite address of celebrities and entertainment moguls, Beverly Hills is today as much a lifestyle as a destination. Visitors from the world over flock to see the famous Beverly Hills sign, shop the stores on Rodeo Drive, and admire the fabulous
“The whole world seemed to be making the pilgrimage to Beverly Hills to marvel at the beauty and glamour of the city” homes of this exclusive city’s palm tree-lined streets. Now, there’s another must-visit destination: Only in Beverly Hills. The city’s newest and most charming boutique has become the number one spot for gifts that celebrate the inimitable glamour of Beverly Hills, and it’s the brainchild of two entrepreneurs who also happen to be life-long friends. One day while lunching at the celebrity-filled La Scala on Canon Drive, inspiration struck store owner Lisa Bochner. The whole world seemed to be 20 JUNE 2017
making the pilgrimage to Beverly Hills to marvel at the beauty and glamour of the city; visitors needed a purveyor who could capture that magic and distill it into treasures that could be brought home for friends and family. That day, a brilliant collection of high quality, beautifully packaged, wittily designed gifts was born. The store is the only place in the world that features the signature iconic Beverly Hills logo on high end gifts and attire, and happens to be located right alongside Rodeo Drive. With specialty Kitson like gifts including Beverly Hills candles, totes, hats and their ever popular ‘Bixby the Beverly Hills Bear’ stuffed animal for kids, to LA resident favorites including “Call my Agent” t-shirts for people and pooches, Beverly Hills glassware, phone cases, jackets and more, this charming boutique is LA’s number one spot for gifts that celebrate the legendary glamour of Beverly Hills. Their motto is: Life is short. Shop! We couldn’t agree more. 9607 S. Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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A private peninsula
paradise T erranea (terra-NAY-a) is a land unto itself. When you step onto the 102-acre private peninsula paradise, it’s like stepping into a whole new world – minutes from the bustle of Los Angeles. On three sides, you’re surrounded by the tranquil waves of the Pacific and across the channel is Catalina Island. The coastal setting of Terranea embraces its Mediterranean heritage and incorporates it into its architecture. From the resort lobby and outdoor gardens to private terraces and inviting courtyards with outdoor fireplaces, our carefully tended southern California family resort continues to evolve naturally
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over time. Terranea is part of the Destination Hotels collection. The luxury eco resort offers wellappointed rooms and suites and includes a collection of residential Bungalows, Casitas and Villas. An award-winning nine-hole, par-three golf course, the soothing oceanfront Spa at Terranea, four ocean-view pools and a collection of eight distinctive restaurants, bars, cafes and lounges welcomes you with open arms. As the location of many Hollywood films and television shows, all who come to Terranea feel as though they’ve walked onto the set of paradise.
Poised above coastal bluffs with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Terranea Resort debuted in June 2009 as the only luxury resort destination on the Los Angeles coast. Guests enjoy a sophisticated, yet relaxed ambiance at this Mediterranean-inspired retreat surrounded by a glistening, panoramic seascape. Celebrated for its natural beauty, the 102-acre estate features 582 guestrooms and suites, including spacious bungalows, casitas and villas. Luxurious amenities spotlight eight unique dining experiences, a full-service spa and fitness center, award-winning golf course, four swimming pools, kids’ club, ecological enrichment programs and 135,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor wedding and event space. Terranea is located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, one of Southern California’s most scenic and coveted coastlines overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Guests enjoy a tranquil escape in this natural haven, with convenient access from both Los Angeles International and Long Beach airports and situated just 30 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles. To ensure a harmonious effect the combined efforts of Hill Glazier Architects and Scheurer Architects produce a destination resort that is an elegant blend of authentic Mediterranean design, coupled with the ecological and aesthetic
“Terranea is located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, one of Southern California’s most scenic and coveted coastlines overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island”
characteristics of the natural habitat of this rare coastline location. At first glance, this eco friendly hotel appears to be two and three stories high as it gently falls away to four and five stories toward the sea to embrace the coastal views. In addition, there is seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces to take full advantage of the location’s ideal climate and natural beauty. Rancho Palos Verdes takes its name from Cañada de Palos Verdes or canyon of green trees and was originally inhabited by the Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe. Years later, the land passed to a consortium of New York investors led by Frank A. Vanderlip,
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by way of Don Dolores Sepulveda. Considered the founding father of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Vanderlip built the first homes on the land in 1924 with a plan for a magnificent Italian village that would hug the coast. Later, the site became Marineland of the Pacific, a seaside animal theme park, and was subsequently used as a set location for various major motion pictures and television productions. Lowe Enterprises became involved with the 102-acre property in 1998 and thus began a 10-year journey, which is now Terranea Resort. Terranea Resort has been meticulously designed to heighten and preserve the natural beauty of its oceanfront backdrop, showcasing a coastal Mediterranean aesthetic with design elements sensitive to the native environment. Each of the resort’s spacious guest retreats exude a warm, residential feel with luxurious, yet comfortable furnishings and private balconies that overlook elegant gardens and breathtaking ocean vistas. For added space and privacy, guests can choose from 20 two-bedroom bungalows, 50 three-
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bedroom ocean view casitas and 32 villas that range from 1,850 square feet to 2,800 square feet. Each offers spacious kitchens and living areas. Room lock-off capabilities offer added flexibility for groups of any size. Four heated swimming pools include the Resort pool with 140-foot waterslide, Vista Pool, Spa pool and adults-only Cielo Point, plus children’s splash zone. Also for the little ones are the Tide Pool Kids’ Club and Adventure Camp. Catering to an international palate, Terranea’s eight exceptional dining venues range from gourmet cuisine to casual fare – all set against the Pacific Ocean. Terranea’s signature restaurant reflects a modern twist on California cuisine as inventive as its name suggests (Spanish for “sea” and French for “salt”). A seasonal, gourmet menu spotlights local ingredients alongside herbs and produce grown on property in the chef ’s garden and local partner farms. With its spectacular cliff-top setting directly above the Pacific Ocean, Nelson’s is a guest favorite for casual dining. Enjoy coastal cuisine and a warm, friendly bar atmosphere surrounded by outdoor fire
“Catering to an international palate, Terranea’s eight exceptional dining venues range from gourmet cuisine to casual fare” pits and unrivalled sunset views. Enjoy a full-service breakfast or breakfast buffet at Catalina Kitchen, or a light lunch featuring flatbreads, salads and cocktails, and a generous serving of California market/Mediterranean cuisine at sunset. Also situated on the property is Bashi where you can enjoy locally harvested ingredients and a contemporary blend of Asian cuisine and local flavors in a spectacular setting. Or, settle under the shade of a coral tree and enjoy a latte paired with freshly baked chocolate croissants and decadent truffles at Sea Beans. There is also a lobby bar, living room and terrace for guests to enjoy. Relax and unwind with the Mediterranean ambiance of the Vista Pool, complete with a variety of food and beverage offerings, private cabanas, hot tub and fire pits. Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific Ocean at this poolside oasis. The award-winning Spa at Terranea is a 50,000-square-foot oasis set amid sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Luxurious treatments and state-of-the-art amenities pamper both resort guests and daytime visitors. The resort is also great for golfers, with an award-winning, 9-hole par 3 oceanfront course, designed by Todd Eckenrode, Origins Golf Design Irvine, CA. Featuring a short game practice area with chipping and putting greens, the links offer an affordable and enjoyable golf experience on one of the most scenic peninsulas in Southern California. The practice putting green is an expansive, twotiered complex that can be utilized as a 9- or 18-hole putting course. Golfers can enjoy additional offerings at Trump National Golf Club, a public 18hole course located three miles south of Terranea. Pointe Discovery serves as a one-stop shop for guests eager to explore the region’s diverse range of outdoor adventures. This activity center specializes in unique and indigenous recreational activities as well as educational experiences, customized for every interest and skill level. Excursions range
from horseback riding and birding hikes to ocean kayaking and tidal pooling. Pointe Discovery also offers a falconry experience as well as more artistic pursuits such as plein-air painting and habitat photography. Expert guides include local naturalists and artists who offer friendly and knowledgeable insight into Palos Verdes’ unique ecology and character. Guests can book Aqua Adventure and Terra Adventure tours, or purchase gear inside Pointe Discovery. Named for the Italian and Spanish words for tide, marea is a luxury boutique that showcases high-end resort wear, adventure apparel and exclusive, oneof-a-kind jewelry and home goods for men, women and children. Located in the porte cochere, marea is a focal point of the Resort’s entrance and its refined elegance sets the tone for the entire property. 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275; Reservations: (866) 547-3066; Local Number: (310) 494-7891; www.terranea.com JUNE 2017 25
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n exciting, hotel-wide refurbishment is bringing new magic to the luxurious Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort, with completely redesigned guest rooms plus a refreshed lobby, pool areas and the concierge-level Craftsman Club. The most extensive refurbishment since the hotel’s 2001 opening will elevate the premium guest experience and bring a contemporary approach to the Arts & Crafts design style. The renovations will roll out in phases, with expected completion by the end of 2017. Guests will begin to enjoy the first phase of refreshed guest rooms starting this spring. Recently named a AAA Four Diamond hotel by the Automobile Club of Southern California for the sixteenth year in a row, the 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa captures the romantic spirit of California’s Arts & Crafts movement in the early 20th century. “Our renovation adds more luxury to this iconic Southern California hotel, while staying committed to its signature Arts & Crafts design,” said Dan Coleman, General Manager of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. “We want our guests to feel they are staying in a Disney hotel that’s distinctly situated in beautiful California. The revitalized design helps convey this feeling and allows us to continue exceeding guest expectations.”
Redesigned Guest Rooms Every single element in the redesigned guest rooms will be new, creating a fresh sense of luxury – from floor and walls to furnishings, bedding and linens, as well as upgraded bathrooms. Upon entry, guests will notice beautiful hardwood flooring transitioning into soft, bright-toned carpeting. Linens and pillows are restyled in a bright, white palette and upgraded bathrooms include new fixtures. The room decor is a contemporary take on the Arts & Crafts style featuring all-new furniture made of natural oak, specially designed for each room, as well as California-inspired artwork created by artists and Disney Imagineers, including beautiful headboard walls with wood inlay designs featuring Chip ‘n Dale climbing orange trees! Guests with sharp eyes
will catch other uniquely Disney details throughout these newly enhanced rooms.
Other Enhancements Pools: The pools and surrounding areas have been redesigned with new hardscapes that reinforce the Arts and Crafts feeling of this premier Disney resort. A variety of natural stones were chosen to create a warm and welcoming environment at each pool. Lobby: The already spectacular six-story Grand Hall lobby will continue to impress guests with new, stylish furnishings to complement the existing Arts and Crafts décor. The Craftsman Club: The new design for The Craftsman Club, the hotel’s concierge-level lounge, will draw inspiration from the architectural and furniture designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a visionary of the Glasgow Style of the Arts and Crafts movement. New hardwood flooring, customdesigned rugs, finely-crafted artisanal furniture and specially-commissioned art will add to the sophisticated, upscale tone of the Club. Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa is the first Disney resort hotel in the world to be located inside a theme park, providing guests with an exclusive entrance to Disney California Adventure Park. Guests staying at Disneyland Resort hotels also enjoy Extra Magic Hour, which provides early entry to select Disneyland and Disney California Adventure attractions. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, 1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
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LA DESIGN FESTIVAL RETURNS JUNE 8 - 11
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2017 ICON Award The LA Design Festival has also expanded its annual award program. Louise Sandhaus is the recipient of the 2017 ICON, a singular award honoring an outstanding woman for her contributions to her industry, community, and society. Sandhaus is a graphic designer, educator, and author. “I’m honored to receive this recognition,” she says. “The creative community in Los Angeles is more diverse and has more vitality than ever before. This sense of possibility captured me when I first moved here – and it’s why designers continue to flock to LA today.”
EDGE Awards
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he LA Design Festival returns this month, running from June 8-11. Now in its seventh year, the Festival honors LA’s rich creative culture and its status as a global city of design. In a departure from years past, the LA Design Festival is being abbreviated from a fortnight of festivities to four days of intense programming anchored around two new creative districts – City Market South and ROW DTLA – in downtown LA. The 7th Annual Opening Night Party and de LaB’s Making LA Together will be hosted at City Market South. Described as Project Runway Meets Shark Tank, Making LA Together will feature our city’s brightest design minds pitching their ideas to a live audience; the ultimate design charrette. Other design conversations and pop-up experiences will be hosted at ROW DTLA, including New California Craft, an exhibition curated by Happy Mundane’s Jonathan Lo; the hypercurated modern design show INTRO/LA; LAX >< DET, a conversation exploring design connection between Los Angeles and Detroit and a discussion about how both cities express creativity; FOOD >< DESIGN, a conversation that explores how design impacts food; A+R’s Preview Reception; and Adobe Creative Jam. The LA Design Festival space at ROW DTLA will also feature workshops by Unique LA and Moved LA, and pop-up shops curated by Clever and the collective Atmosphere. Additional events will be held throughout downtown Los Angeles, as well as Hollywood and Culver City.
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The LA Design Festival recognizes emerging talent for their disruptive innovation with the EDGE. This year, EDGE recipients include independent Instagram-beloved illustrator and designer Tuesday Bassen, artist Lauren Halsey who describes her practices as “recording and archiving city blocks,” and inflatable installation artist Jihan Zencirli whose iconic balloon sculptures have made her famous. ICON and EDGE award recipients will be honored at the Opening Night Party at City Market South. “The LA Design Festival is a reflection of our city’s creative diversity and talent,” said LA Design Festival Co-Founder Haily Zaki. “While we don’t establish official themes, this year our programs proudly celebrate women in design, and look towards the future of our global design city.” www.ladesignfestival.org Tracy Wilkinson
“The LA Design Festival recognizes emerging talent for their disruptive innovation with the EDGE”
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Thursday, June 8 ULI Los Angeles Tour x City Market South The Scene at Orange Opening Night Party
Friday, June 9 Modernica Factory Tour “We Sell Feel” x Dejha Ti Adobe Creative Jam New California Craft Opening Reception INTRO LA Opening Reception A+R New Showroom Preview Party
LAX >< DET Triforium Tour with Tom the Explorer INTRO LA New California Craft This Modern Life Women in Design de LaB Making LA Together
Left: Janelle Pieztrak
Sunday, June 11 FOOD >< DESIGN INTRO LA New California Craft Unique LA Workshop
Above: Heather Rosenman. All images from New California Craft
Saturday, June 10
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OUT & ABOUT
EXHIBITION FOCUS Los Angeles to New York: Dwan Gallery, 1959–1971 T
From top: Edward Kienholz, Portrait of Virginia, 1963, metal, wood, glass, bottle, lightbulb, battery, plaster, and polyester resin, 43 1/2 × 19 1/2 × 11 1/2 in., collection of Viginia Dwan, © Kienholz, courtesy L.A. Louver, Venice, California; Eleanor Antin, Blood of a Poet Box, 1965–68, wood box containing 94 glass slides of blood specimens and specimen list, 11 1/2 × 7 3/4 × 1 1/2 in., Tate, lent by the American Fund for the Tate Gallery 2009, © Eleanor Antin, photo © Tate, London
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he Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) presents Los Angeles to New York: Dwan Gallery, 1959–1971, an examination of the storied history of Dwan Gallery, one of the most important galleries of the postwar period in the United States. Virginia Dwan (b. 1931), gallery owner, art patron, and collector, was one of the greatest champions of avant-garde art and artists of the mid-20th century. During her more than 11 years as a gallerist, Dwan’s Los Angeles and New York galleries were among the first bicoastal spaces dedicated to showcasing contemporary art in America. As an arts patron, Dwan was a pivotal figure in the Los Angeles art scene, often providing artists with stipends, studio space, and housing, in addition to giving many artists their first solo shows. At the time, the exhibitions presented at Dwan Gallery were at the forefront of postwar avant-garde art. Dwan organized one of the first Pop art exhibitions in the United States, My Country ’Tis of Thee (1962), and she was one of the earliest and most ardent supporters of Minimal Art and Earthworks. Founded in 1959, Dwan Gallery first opened in a storefront in Westwood, Los Angeles. The gallery presented groundbreaking exhibitions of New York artists such as Philip Guston, Franz Kline, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg, Ad Reinhardt, and Larry Rivers as well as the Los Angeles-based artist Edward Kienholz. In 1962, Dwan relocated her gallery within Westwood to a larger, more open space that she co-designed with architect Morris Verger and which featured high ceilings and arches after the V.C. Morris building in San Francisco. The expansive new space allowed her to present
ambitious installations and monumental sculptures. In 1965, she opened her second gallery in New York City. Smaller and less distinctive than her Los Angeles space (which she continued to operate until 1967), the New York gallery was a fitting setting for the Minimal Art Dwan would exhibit there. The Los Angeles gallery was notable for introducing East Coast artists to West Coast audiences, and in turn, the New York gallery presented exhibitions of work by Los Angeles-based artists, such as Kienholz. The exhibition comprises a selection of works from the 134 shows presented at Dwan Gallery between 1959 and 1971. On view are more than 120 objects, by 52 artists, and representing all
“The exhibition comprises a selection of works from the 134 shows presented at Dwan Gallery between 1959 and 1971” media, including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, films/videos, conceptual art pieces, and representations of earthworks. Unique to LACMA’s presentation are 27 works that were not on view in the Washington D.C. presentation. The exhibition includes numerous works from LACMA’s collection such as Mel Bochner’s Language Is Not Transparent, Marcel Duchamp’s From or by Marcel Duchamp or Rrose Sélavy (The Box in a Valise), Philip Guston’s The Room, Kienholz’s Back Seat Dodge ’38, Claes Oldenburg’s Baked Potato #1, and Charles Ross’s Six Prisms from the Origin of Colors. Los Angeles to New York: Dwan Gallery,
LAST CHANCE TO SEE Moholy-Nagy: Future Present Until June 18
1959–1971 was organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. on the occasion of Virginia Dwan’s historic gift in 2013 of 250 works of art from her collection to the museum. The exhibition was curated by James Meyer, associate curator of modern art, National Gallery of Art, and curatorial and academic advisor, Dia Art Foundation. Stephanie Barron, senior curator of modern art at LACMA, is the coordinating curator of the Los Angeles presentation. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue, copublished by the National Gallery of Art and the University of Chicago Press. “Since its inception, LACMA has been committed to championing Southern Californian art and artists,” said Michael Govan, LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director. “Through her gallery and patronage, Dwan played a major role in shaping the art history of the sixties. Los Angeles to New York: Dwan Gallery, 1959–1971 is a continuation of LACMA’s dedication to recent and historical art from Southern California, and enriches our understanding of the period.” “Despite having organized groundbreaking exhibitions and being a leading patron of earthworks, Dwan and her gallery have received relatively little attention in art historical scholarship,” said Stephanie Barron. “We are excited to join the National Gallery of Art in recognizing Virginia Dwan for her notable contributions and reexamining the important history that she helped shape. The exhibitions mounted at Dwan Gallery introduced viewers in Los Angeles and New York to the most ambitious art practices of the time.” Until September 10, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
The first comprehensive retrospective of the work of László Moholy-Nagy (1895–1946) in the United States in nearly 50 years, this long overdue presentation reveals a utopian artist who believed that art could work hand-in-hand with technology for the betterment of humanity. Moholy-Nagy: Future Present examines the career of this pioneering painter, photographer, sculptor, and filmmaker as well as graphic, exhibition, and stage designer, who was also an influential teacher at the Bauhaus, a prolific writer, and later the founder of Chicago’s Institute of Design. The exhibition includes more than 250 works in all media from public and private collections across Europe and the United States, some of which have never before been shown publicly in the U.S. Also on display is a large-scale installation, Room of the Present, a contemporary construction of an exhibition space originally conceived by Moholy-Nagy in 1930. Though never realized during his lifetime, the Room of the Present illustrates Moholy’s belief in the power of images and various means by which to disseminate them—a highly relevant paradigm in today’s constantly shifting and evolving technological world.
Monsoon: Indian Paintings of the Rainy Season Until July 2 Lovers stealing out for secret trysts under cover of stormy nights, visits to the monsoon retreats of holy men, and divine beings associated with sources of water and rain are among the pictorial subjects in this exhibition, which explores visual representations of the rainy season in India. Typically arriving each June with dramatic cloudbursts and intense rainfall along the southern and northeastern reaches of the subcontinent, the monsoon is the most eagerly anticipated weather phenomenon in India, sustaining lives, transforming landscapes, and raising human spirits. As an integral feature of South Asian life, the rains have long been celebrated in various mythologies, rituals, communal observances, and poetic expressions. This selection of paintings, from northern India and the Himalayan foothills, conveys the ways in which Indian literature, music, and visual arts have mirrored and amplified broadly shared cultural perspectives on, and lived experiences of, the monsoon.
Main image: Robert Smithson, Spiral Jetty, 1970, Rozel Point, Great Salt Lake, Utah, © HoltSmithson Foundation/licensed by VAGA, New York, NY, photo by Gianfranco Gorgoni; Above, from top: Edward Kienholz, Back Seat Dodge ‘38, 1964, paint, fiberglass and flock, 1938 Dodge, recorded music, and player, chicken wire, beer bottles, artificial grass, and cast plaster figures, 66 x 120 x 156 in., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by the Art Museum Council Fund, © Kienholz, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA; Arman, Alarm Clocks (Reveils), 1960, alarm clocks in painted wood box, 23 1/2 x 47 5/16 x 5 in., collection Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, gift of Debra and Robert N. Mayer from the Robert B. Mayer Memorial Loan Collection, © 2017 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/ADAGP, Paris, photo © Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago Maholy-Nagy images, from left: László Moholy-Nagy, CH BEATA I, 1939, oil and graphite on canvas, 46 7/8 × 47 1/8 in., Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Founding Collection, 48.1128, © 2017 Hattula Moholy-Nagy/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn, photo © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York, photography by Kristopher McKay ; László Moholy-Nagy, A 19, 1927, oil and graphite on canvas, 31 1⁄2 × 37 5⁄8 in., Hattula Moholy-Nagy, Ann Arbor, Michigan, © 2017 Hattula MoholyNagy/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn Monsoon image: Unknown, Varuna, the God of Waters (detail),1675-1700, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA
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LA Pride Festival 2017
OUT & ABOUT
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“For this year only, in place of the annual LA Pride Parade, CSW will lead a human rights march starting in Hollywood”
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hristopher Street West (CSW), in collaboration with the City of West Hollywood, the City of Los Angeles, and its community partners, is thrilled to continue its storied history of celebrating LGBTQ+ activism and empowering the LGBTQ+ community across Southern California. Now in its 47th year, the organization will continue to host the inclusive LA Pride Festival on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 – a weekendlong event with live music, activations, and food and drink from local eateries. Past performances have included Ke$ha, Jennifer Hudson, Krewella, Fifth Harmony, Charlie XCX, Tinashe, Daya, Danity Kane, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Ciara. The most noticeable change to this year’s programming is the #ResistMarch on Sunday, June 11. For this year only, in place of the annual LA Pride Parade, CSW will lead a human rights march starting in Hollywood – where CSW organized the world’s first permitted gay rights march in 1970 – and ending in West Hollywood. This is a free event being held in solidarity with the National Equality March for Unity and Pride in Washington, DC on the same day. To participate, donate, or get updates, visit resistmarch.org. Additionally, in the lead up to the LA Pride Festival and #ResistMarch, CSW plans to host a number of events throughout “Pride Week,” helping to amplify the City of West Hollywood’s “One City, One Pride” community initiative. Visit lapride.orgregularly to see the latest updates to our calendar of events.
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER STREET WEST (CSW) & LA PRIDE Christopher Street West (CSW), a non-profit, organized the world’s first permitted parade advocating for gay rights on June 28, 1970 as a response to and in commemoration of the Stonewall Rebellion on Christopher Street in New York City the year prior. Since then, they have built a rich history as an active voice for the LGBTQ+ community across the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. And today, they continue to produce the LA Pride Parade and Festival every June in the City of West Hollywood. They also organize a number of events throughout the year with our non-profit, philanthropic, community, and corporate partners. Visit lapride.org for more information. JUNE 2017 33
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AND THE WINNERS ARE… Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance winners announced – Ferrari and Lincoln awarded Best of Show; Mayor’s Choice is 1935 Adler
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he eighth Annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance in Beverly Hills, which was held last month, surpassed record attendance despite threatening weather reports. Possible thunderstorms did not deter thousands of automobile enthusiasts who enjoyed what turned out to be a beautiful day at the enchanted estate where a full complement of 125 vintage automobiles were on display in this year’s Concours field. Best of Show Concours d’Elegance went to Stan Lucas of Long Beach, California for his 1929 Lincoln Aero-Phaeton; and, Best of Show Concours de Sport was awarded to A&A Premier Classics for their 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. The Concours honored Ferrari’s 70th anniversary and Lincoln’s 100th anniversary. Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse selected the 1935 Adler Trumpf, Junior Sports Roadster. “I was drawn to the classic style, yet sporty feel of the Adler,” said Mayor Lili Bosse. “It felt chic and elegant and I was thrilled to learn it is owned by a woman.” Thousands of auto aficionados and urban explorers gathered at Greystone Mansion for this elegant event where exceptional automobiles and unique motorcycles graced the historic 18-acre estate in Beverly Hills. “The Greystone Mansion Concours is unlike
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most any other automotive events because it offers something for everyone. Each year the show highlights a variety of remarkable cars that are rarely seen by the public and features a completely new field of entries annually,” commented Concours Director Cindy Brynan. “This is the 8th year of the event and was easily our most successful ever. We had the honor of receiving the most applications we have ever had for potential exhibitors. We ultimately showcased 125 world class cars and 10 motorcycles. We thank our attendees and gracious sponsors for all of their support.” Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance Signature Awards are designed by local artist Richard Pietruska, whose sculptured awards capture the essence of speed and movement of exotic automobiles of the past as well as the present. The forms are exaggerated and curved to dramatize the unique character and quality of each automobile as it flows through space. The Pietruska awards were given in two Best of Show categories and 15 Best of Class categories which included Cadillac, Classics, Corvette, Ferrari, Grand Touring, Jaguar, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz,
Thousands of auto aficionados and urban explorers gathered at Greystone Mansion for this elegant event Porsche, Porsche Speedster, Post-War American, Post-War British, Post-War Sports, Rolls-Royce and Special Interest. Nine Special Automobile Awards and three Motorcycle Awards were presented as well. Entries are assessed per the “French” method of judging which emphasizes the overall impression of the given vehicle, taking into account such factors as originality, authenticity, design, styling, and elegance. In addition to the Best of Show awards, other Concours winners included Jaime Gesundheit’s
Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance 2017 Final Awards
Rolls-Royce Ron and Sandy Hansen, 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
Best of Show
Special Interest Stanley Gold 1962 Sabra Sport
Concours d’Elegance Stan Lucas, 1929 Lincoln Aero-Phaeton 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, which received the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) Preservation Award and Petersen Automotive Museum’s 1948 Lincoln Continental received the National Automotive Heritage Award. Eugene Garcin’s 1934 Cotton was named Best Vintage Motorcycle. Guests of this premier Southern California concours event also enjoyed gourmet food, libations from Tito’s, Stella Artois and Asombroso Fine Tequila and desserts by The Peninsula Hotel. Guests also enjoyed an expert-led lecture, “Passion of the Collector” with Peyman Salehi, Senior Vice President of Private Client Services at City National Bank, and David Gooding, President of Gooding & Company, one of the world’s foremost automotive auction companies. British Wheeler Dealer television personalities Mike Brewer and Ant Anstead presented lectures on “The Changing Collector Car Market” and “Where to Buy Best Cars.” Real estate expert Jeff Hyland presented “The Legendary Estate of Beverly Hills,” and author, historian Steven Price, presented “Trousdale Estates: Midcentury to Modern in Beverly Hills.” Unique access to the interior of Greystone Mansion provided guests with a glimpse of rarely-seen rooms and the mansion’s first floor became a shopper’s delight, with a new automotive artist display upstairs. The Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance was hosted by ABC7 television personality Dave Kunz and television host and automotive journalist, Donald Osborne. The event is an annual fundraiser for the Friends of Greystone, a nonprofit organization whose mission is the ongoing preservation and restoration of the estate, which is one of a handful of nationally registered historic landmarks in Southern California. The 9th annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance is scheduled for Sunday, May 6, 2018 and occurs annually on the first Sunday of May. www.beverlyhills.org
Concours de Sport A&A Premier Classics, LLC, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial
Best of Class Cadillac Brian and Pamela Hermansader, 1940 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe
Special Awards Director’s Choice William Heinecke, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Friends of Greystone Outstanding Restoration Roland Scott, 1954 Buick Skylark Mayor’s Choice Alexandra Geremia, 1935 Adler Trumpf Junior Sports Roadster
Classics Gerhard and Adrienne Schnuerer, 1911 Mercedes-Benz SO HP Victoria
People’s Choice Peter and Merle Mullin, 1963 Citroen Dandy
Corvette Mike Vietro 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Spirit of Greystone Thomas and Robert Russell, 1926 Lincoln L Town Car
Ferrari Bruce Meyer, 1957 Ferrari 625/250 TRC
SPONSOR AWARDS
Grand Touring Jim Gianopulo, 1960 Maserati Vignale Jaguar Lee Wilson & Rory Murphy, 1963 Jaguar E-Type Lincoln Chris Kidd, 1925 Lincoln Dual Cowl Sports Phaeton Mercedes-Benz R. Lee Brown, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Porsche William Tripodi, 1962 Porsche 356 Porsche Speedster Will Sanchez, 1958 Porsche Speedster 356A Post-War American Ron Berglund, 1965 Pontiac Catalina
BRM Award Ian Wayne, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Corvette Mike Award Buddy Pepp, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette HVA/FIVA Award Jaime Gesundheit, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Meguilars Outstanding Paint Kip Cyprus, 1957 Pontiac Bonneville National Automotive Heritage Award Petersen Automotive Museum, 1948 Lincoln Continental
Motorcycles Best of Show Best Vintage Motorcycle Eugene Garcin, 1934 Cotton Best Customer Motorcycle Adam Gaspic, 1974 Harley
Post-War British Michael Hattem, 1955 Morgan 4 Passenger Drophead Coupe
Best Preservation Motorcycle Serge Bueno, 1904 Peugeot
Post-War Sports Jerry Rosenstock, 1956 AC Ace Bristol
Vinnie Mandzak Motorcycle Award Sonny Nutter, 1970 Triumph JUNE 2017 35
FEATURE
The D Throne SA luxury Electric toy car built for the mini millionaire in your life
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or those of you with a love of luxury vehicles, this is a one in a million chance to encourage your child to have the same tastes as you – and the quality of the craftsmanship is unparalleled, considering that it’s intended for use by a child. Outrageously stylish and well made, boasting a design aesthetic inspired by the vehicles of the early 1900s, there is an awful lot to love about these contraptions for the little person in your life. The four-wheeled work of art bears all the hallmarks of craftsmanship one might associate with a luxury brand.
“There is an awful lot to love about these contraptions for the little person in your life”
Luxury cars often make heads turn when they drive by in their all-elegant gleaming avatars. This though, is hardly ever the case when you see a kid zooming around in a cute little toy car. However, here to make your jaws drop is the D Throne S Electric.
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The super-luxe D Throne S is painstakingly designed and is in all probability the most luxurious toy your child could ever own. The tiny automobile also offers you a perfect reason to bond with you little one, with a space on its rear that easily allows an adult to hop on board. Parents can also activate different modes on the smart controller and turn the D. Throne S into a motorised or non-motorised stroller. Designed by Seoul-based Hyunsoo Choi and
“A great attention to detail can also be seen in the exterior and interior design of the car” Taeno Yoon at Joongho Choi Studio, D Throne is certainly no ordinary car manufacturer – they are currently on their third generation of their electric cars which just seem to be getting better and better with time. A great attention to detail can also be seen in the exterior and interior design of the car with finishes of exquisite car enamel and hand-made leather seats, four-inch aluminum wheels, side LEDs and working headlights for safety. This model also has been composed by simply dividing its body parts into two sections, which are top and bottom, using plastic molding techniques. In addition, it is designed to simultaneously configure gold grill parts located in front of the body, and a fender structure attached to each wheel, which maintains a design of a classic car. Concurrently, it has implemented a user-friendly feature that allows users to safely and easily manage and use the car. The luxe little car can be purchased in black, khaki, and. an off-white color (complete with shimmering copper accentuations in both models). If you can afford to pamper your child silly (with no monetary limits whatsoever!), then buying him/ her the luxurious D Throne S is probably the ultimate gift. The rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of driving time, so a family can enjoy outdoor activities while it is available to convert the mode in situations when carrying children in something like a stroller. It has slip-proof breaks to prevent the car slipping. To have these various functions possible, the structures of the design and appearance have been delicately constructed by placing the parts and accessories though the engineering technology during the electronic car development process. The Korean electric car manufacturer has certainly made it big by going small, and counts amongst its esteemed clients Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Al Maktoum, the Crown Price of Dubai, who placed a customised order blinged out with over 2,000 Swarovski crystals.
Dimensions of the D Throne S are 40”H x 23.5”L x 15”W and can hold up to 200kg. For those who really want to spoil their child with a piece of automotive awesomeness, this is surely the chief candidate for the job. Interested in designing a varied range of objects, Joongho Choi and his team have participated in numerous projects ranging from lighting to IT electronics and furniture. Building partnerships with various companies including American Standard, 3M, Jabra, Samsung, Banyan Tree and etc, they were introduced and awarded by several globally known media. Their brand philosophy is to create a product that is based on the reality, and the comfort of comfort for a long time.
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health & fitness fitfest
Self Defense Sunday Workshop
Originally designed by William Sampson (5th Degree Black Belt) and Karla Bravo (2nd Degree Black Belt), these self-defense Sunday workshops are tailored to give you an understanding of shock response that humans go through when dealing with an attack and how to utilize those responses with basic physical defenses. This specialized training gives you a chance to combine your emotions and body to be as efficient as possible. In cooperation with Independent Damsel Pros with Damsel in Defense, you will also handle and use non-lethal weapons like stun guns, pepper spray, and pressure point tools. This is a women-only class, minimum age 15. Donations for the class are appreciated as they help keep the event going. Be a part of this important and informative class. Register today! June 4, 2pm-3.30pm. Brentwood Martial Arts & Fitness, 11942 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Enjoy a complete Fitfest! Adult tumbling, aerial silks, and trampoline. Plus, after class head across the street for FitFest Happy Hour Specials at Sara The Wine Bar. FitFest is an amazing opportunity to experience multiple avenues of movement in one location. The various components of this workshop will provide great physical challenges, new skills and an education of cirque art, regardless of experience level. Firstly, warm up with HIIT (C3) Conditioning and stretching, followed by the apparatus of your choice, complemented with instruction from the awesome coaches. Apparatuses include aerial silk, aerial hammock, tumbling, tumbl trak, trampoline, foam pit falls Everyone gets to do everything, no experience necessary. June 23, 7.30pm-9pm. Aerial Warehouse, 3961 Sepulveda Boulevard #100, Culver City, CA 90230
Hiking & Yoga with Paula Edwards
Mark your calendars and plan to join Paula Edwards at Temescal Park for Goorus Yoga’s first-ever outdoorsy outing. After meeting in the parking lot at Temescal Gateway Park (within walking distance of Goorus Yoga Studio), you will hike the Temescal Canyon Loop (one to one-and-a-half hours). You’ll then head to the studio afterwards for a one hour flow practice, suitable for all levels. Finally, the outing will be concluded with a tasting of beer brewed by John Lightfoot and Chris Fabian. Snacks will also be available after yoga. Take along a bottle of water bottle, yoga mat, and wear comfortable hiking shoes. For planning purposes, pre-registration is required. Participants must be 21+. Paula Edwards loves the constantly evolving practice of yoga. She loves teaching yoga and sharing the joy of yoga with others. Paula completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training with John Gaydos and Rachel Simons at YogaWorks in Los Angeles; she completed her advanced level teacher training under the mentorship of Gigi Snyder of YogaWorks. Paula has also trained with Bryan Kest Power Yoga and with Matthew Reyes of YogaHop. June 17, 1.30pm-5.30pm. Goorus Yoga, 15327 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90272 38 JUNE 2017
LA FIGHT CLUB
Boxing in Downtown Los Angeles. Live professional boxing in a nightclub atmosphere. Televised on EstrellaTV. Streamed online on RingTVLive. com. Witness Golden Boy’s top prospects. Tickets start at $20 plus fees, doors open at 5pm, all ages are welcome. June 2, 5pm-9pm. The Belasco Theater, 1050 Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Santa Monica Weight Watchers
Move your body. Shift your mindset. Introducing Chi Flow! Chi Flow is a 2-for-1 activity with both fitness and mindset benefits. By moving your body, you can shift your mind… and more! It’s easy, fun, and led by a specially trained WW guide. Here are some testimonials: “I leave feeling calm, connected, and motivated.”; “From tired to energized, from tense to relaxed, it’s all doable.” Classes are $7 each or $20 for a pack of four. June 3, 2pm-3pm. CA: Chi Flow - Santa Monica, 2901 Ocean Park Blvd #120, Santa Monica, CA 90405
YOGA 4 Runners Build strength and flexibility! Yoga helps Team ALPHA connect mind and body, affecting physical, mental and spiritual balance to relax and strengthen key muscle groups to enhance each ALPHA’s overall performance. Please arrive by 7pm if possible to allow time for studio check-in. Yoga gets underway at 7.15pm. Cost is free for ALPHA “Gold” Members, $14 for advanced registration and $20 for on-site registration. Take along a yoga mat (or rent one for $2), plenty of parking. 1 June, 7.15pm-8.30pm. One Down Dog, 4343 W Sunset Boulevard #208, Los Angeles, CA 90029
“Join Shreebs Coffee on Saturday for a relaxing start to the weekend”
WOMEN’S GOLF DAY!
Women’s golf day is a free one day, four hour event introducing the game of golf to women and girls. Head along for two hours of instruction given by the professional golf staff followed by two hours of socializing, networking, and meeting multiple women’s organizations in the golf world offering several options on how to get involved in women’s golf clubs, leagues, and organizations. Everyone is welcome. June 6, 4pm-8pm. Tregnan Golf Academy in Griffith Park, 4341 Griffith Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Air It Up Football
Air It Up 3 is the 3rd instalment of this 3-on-3 touch football event. There is a cash prize for the winning team. As a player you will get to go head-to-head with former athletes and celebrities in an exciting game that the whole family can enjoy. You can sign up as a individual free agent and get picked up by a team during registration. Or register as a team of friends or co-workers minimum three people. Each team will play at least 2 games. Age 17+ and teams will be allowed up to 8 players. Participants will also receive refreshments and a sponsor swag bag. June 24, 9am-4pm. Santa Monica College, Corsair Stadium, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Yoga on the Green
Join Shreebs Coffee on Saturday for a relaxing start to the weekend. Join the talented local yoga instructors as they lead a free hour-long yoga class for all levels in our community green space. Take along a yoga mat and comfy clothes. Free, but instructor donations are gratefully accepted. June 3, 9am-10am. 527 Colyton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Croquet Lessons
The Pasadena Croquet Club is delighted to offer this spring introduction to croquet public lessons this season. Pop along for a great time, make new friends, and enjoy this refined sport. The free public lessons take an hour or so. Within 15 minutes, you can be shown how to swing the mallet, put your ball through the wickets, and learn the rules. The rest of the time you can play games, either doubles mixed with experienced players or singles/ doubles with other new players. You can stay longer and play more if you like. All lessons begin promptly at 11am and last about one hour. All equipment will be provided by the club. June 3, 17 & 24, 11am-12pm. Pasadena Lawn Bowling & Croquet Club, 275 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
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OUT & ABOUT
CELEBRATE GLOBAL WELLNESS DAY With Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts on June 10
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our Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, invites guests around the world to join in celebrating Global Wellness Day on June 10, 2017. Global Wellness Day is an international day focused on living well, both physically and spiritually with the mantra “One Day Can Change Your Whole Life.” Founded six years ago by Belgin Aksoy from Istanbul, this is a social movement without any commercial purpose, celebrated around the world on the second Saturday of June every year. A special focus of the 2017 celebrations will be to encourage kindness, gratitude, mindfulness and happiness. Global Wellness Day will be celebrated this year in more than 4,000 locations throughout 100 countries. Michael Newcombe, head of the Global Spa Task Force Team for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, is very passionate about Global Wellness Day and believes in the importance of wellness initiatives throughout the brand. Four Seasons hotels and resorts worldwide will introduce a range of activities, exclusive partnerships and amenities, energising spa treatments, healthy food and beverage menus, meditation, fitness and yoga sessions. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara will be leading a full wellness retreat leading up to Global Wellness Day, while Nikki Sharp, the new wellness expert for Global Green environmental charity will lead a Helipad Yoga class at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, and Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita will offer sunrise meditation on the world’s first only natural island green. Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills will feature events with a variety of celebrity wellness experts, including Helipad Yoga with
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Global Green wellness expert Nikki Sharp, breakfast with celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snyder, talk with renowned astrologer Susan Miller, and a plantbased lunch with produce from One Gun Ranch in Malibu, featuring former NBA Star John Salley and renowned author Kathy Freston. The afternoon will comprise of an Eco Beauty Panel with Tata Harper; Romain Gaillard, founder of The Detox Market; Suzanne Hall, editor of The Chalkboard; and Rona Berg, editor in chief of Organic Spa Magazine. The day will conclude with an AcroYoga demonstration with Alo Yoga Ambassadors Andrew Sealy and Caitlin Turner @GypsetGoddess, and a sunset meditation by Todd Savvas. Wellness menu items from Culina restaurant and select spa treatments will also benefit Global Green, the world’s leading environmental charity. Say Yes to Global Wellness Day by following @FourSeasons using the hashtags #FSWellness and #GlobalWellnessDay.
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our Seasons Hotel Westlake Village and on-site wellness center, California Health & Longevity Institute (CHLI), have partnered to launch an exclusive virtual fitness training program that can travel alongside the guest, whether on the road or at home. Fit Four All Seasons delivers customised fitness training straight to the guest’s mobile device. This concept combines legendary Four Seasons five-star service and expert advice from trusted exercise physiologists at CHLI, allowing guests to sustain their workout regime and healthy habits from anywhere in the world. Fit Four All Seasons is designed to give accessible guidance and one-on-one training to clients based on their schedule and preferences. The comprehensive program is perfect for frequent travellers, extreme athletes, and locals who want the flexibility of working out anytime, anywhere, at their own pace. This specialised approach to wellbeing provides a customised routine focused on the personal fitness needs and weight loss goals of the user. Fit Four All Seasons uses state-of-the-art software adaptable to all ages and fitness levels with seamless integration to mobile devices and fitness wearables. The software allows the exercise physiologists to tailor workouts, and adapt these recommendations as fitness needs
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change to maximise the client’s success. Analytics are measured and monitored by CHLI’s expert team and include components such as heart rate variability, exercise duration, distance, intensity factor, blood pressure, body composition, training test score, number of steps, and dietary habits. This allows for real time adjustments and accountability, increasing the success rate of the user. Fit Four All Seasons is $250 per month and requires a four month minimum commitment. To book a complimentary fitness consultation call 818 575 1114.
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CicLAvia Glendale Meets Atwater Village C
icLAvia started as a grassroots initiative in 2008 as the outgrowth of discussions held by a number of individuals who recognized that open streets events could address active transportation, urban land use and public health needs in Los Angeles. Inspired by the ciclovía events that started 40 years ago in Bogotá, Colombia, the first CicLAvia was held on October 10, 2010. Six years and 20 CicLAvias later, more
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June 11, 9am - 4pm than a million people have explored more than 140 miles of open streets in Los Angeles County. CicLAvia is a non-profit that catalyzes vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health through car-free streets. CicLAvia engages with people to transform our relationship with our communities and with each other. Inspired by Bogotá’s weekly ciclovía, CicLAvia temporarily closes streets to car traffic and opens
“CicLAvia temporarily closes streets to car traffic and opens them to Los Angelenos to use as a public park”
them to Los Angelenos to use as a public park. Free for all, CicLAvia connects communities to each other across an expansive city, creating a safe place to bike, walk, skate, roll, and dance through Los Angeles.
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Pedro, Wilshire Blvd., and Heart of LA. CicLAvia has five times more people using its temporary park space during event day than are using all of the other parks in the city of Los Angeles combined.
Over 1 million people have experienced CicLAvia. It’s the biggest open streets event in the USA! Participants represent 80% of the population of the City of Los Angeles. CicLAvia has created over 140 miles of open streets.
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CicLAvia: Glendale Meets Atwater Village
CicLAvia has been opening streets across Los Angeles county since 2010. We’ve traversed 140 miles across the The San Fernando Valley, Culver City, Venice, Mar Vista, Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown, MacArthur Park, South LA, Echo Park, Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Boyle Heights, Historic Downtown, East LA, Pasadena, Pacoima, Arleta, Panorama City, and Southeast Cities. In 2017, CicLAvia will host the following open streets events: Culver City Meets Venice, Glendale Meets Atwater Village, Wilmington Meets San
CicLAvia has impacted local and regional transportation policy related to pedestrians and bikes. CicLAvia improves air quality by reducing ultrafine particles in the air by over 20 percent.
Get ready for a brand new CicLAvia route! On Sunday, June 11, Glendale and Atwater Village will host the country’s largest open streets event! Streets will be closed to cars and open for cyclists, pedestrians, runners and skaters to use as a recreational space. For concerns regarding the Los Angeles street closure permit, contact LA Bureau of Street Services, Investigation and Enforcement Division, Special Events at 213.847.6000.
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FOOD & DRINK – Bringing you updates on the Los Angeles food and drink scene – i mage : E V E R Y TA B L E AT T H E G A L L E R Y, S A N TA M O NIC A
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8th Annual LA Food Fest LA’s favorite tasting event is coming back to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with more world class, award winning top chefs and restaurants, out of town headliners, your favorite trucks, street stands and carts and more, all in one place for summer fun. All of the vendors are hand picked to bring you the best of the best and help you discover new favorites. Sample signature bites from a curated selection of 100+ food vendors from hot list restaurants and celebrity chefs to old school carts and stands plus craft beer gardens, craft cocktail bars, the iced coffee lounge and everyone’s favorite – the ice cream social. June 10, 2pm-7pm. LA Memorial Coliseum, 3911 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037
June Cocktail Party Pop-In at The Fig House You can’t crash other people’s private events, so this is the perfect place to try it out for yourself! If you are planning a future event or shopping for a unique, from-scratch catering experience – head to The Fig House where you can also sample new menu items. The menu is crafted by executive chef Libry Darusman to reflect the colors of the season and will be paired with Pharmacie Events Co. cocktails shaken up by founder, Talmadge Lowe. Tickets are $30 per person. Guests may purchase up to 6 tickets and enjoy a community, roaming culinary experience with other attendees. Arrival 7pm. You’ll enjoy a welcome beverage in our lounge and an opportunity to mingle with other guests. Hors d’oeuvres service will start promptly at 7.20pm. June 22, 7pm-9pm. 6433 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90042 48 JUNE 2017
Take part in a 60-minute all-level yoga class inside the brick walls of the brewery followed by a refreshing brew or cocktail! A local yoga instructor will lead a rocking yoga class to invigorate, strengthen and restore your body. After class, head into the speakeasy style tasting room to enjoy a pint or tasting flight of beer or specialty cocktail. Bring your own mat and water. June 24, 11am-1.30pm. Rob Rubens Distilling and Brewing, 909 East El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245
Find Your True Fork Find Your True Fork is an endeavor designed to help you make healthy, ethical and delicious food choices. This summer dinner series will profile ground-breaking chefs and influential thought leaders sharing their vision for healthy, sustainable and ethical food choices. Each dinner will spotlight a different approach to food and include a short lecture. June 4 (Jason Wrobel presenting Vegan) & 29 (Seamus Mullen presenting Paleo), Wanderlust Hollywood, 1357 Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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L.A. Beer Week 2017 Kickoff Festival Enjoy this awesome festival featuring over 75 craft breweries, live music, great food, and more. Produced by the Los Angeles County Brewers Guild, #LABW9 will feature the largest number of Los Angeles County-based craft breweries – more than any other festival in town. There will also be some very special guest breweries. Support your local brewers and the nonprofit organization that strives to foster craft beer culture in L.A. County. Admission includes a keepsake glass and unlimited tastes of over 150 beers from 75+ breweries. This is surely a not-to-miss summer festival. General Admission $50, VIP Admission $70. June 17, 1pm-4pm. Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 South Bixel Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Pop-Up: Bubblyfest Los Angeles 2017
Get to this event to enjoy tastings of the newest and best in Sparkling Wines from Champagne to Pet-Nat, and learn from the Rock Stars of Bubbly in the Bubbly 101 Seminars. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the halfway point to Bubblyfest by the Sea! Pop-up Bubblyfest is the best way to get your mid-year Bubblyfest-by-the-Sea fix, meet your favorite Winemakers, and get a sneak peek at their upcoming Vintages. Tickets are on sale now and include your glass, unlimited bubbly tasting, seminars, and light hors d’oeuvres. $70. June 11, 1pm-4pm. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Couples Romantic Cooking Class Ah, romance! The hottest date is at Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom as you dine on: Rosemary and oregano-spiced lamb loin chops; herb-roasted cherry tomatoes; homemade fettuccine pasta; striped bass poached in wine with tomatoes, fennel bulb and mirepoix vegetables; roasted garlic shallot mashed potatoes with thyme; individual chocolate rum mousse with homemade whipped cream. Take along some wine and your loved one! Register at www.culinaryclassroom.com/store. June 2, 7pm-9.30pm. Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom, 2366 Pelham Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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he Blvd restaurant at the historic Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, has partnered with Carbonadi Italia to bring a slice of the Mediterranean to the heart of Beverly Hills with Sundays on the Riviera. Every Sunday from 6pm to 10pm, THE Blvd features live jazz from celebrated pianist Ricky V, along with caviar bites from Petrossian, and martinis crafted by Carbonadi Italia, an ultra-premium vodka from Italy and brought to California to be micro-oxygenated and then filtered through rare carbonados – more commonly known as black diamonds. “Guests are craving a global experience by way of cuisine and cocktails - I call it the pendulum response to the local and homegrown movement. While people still want their ingredients locally sourced, they want to see those ingredients used in a way that takes them beyond borders,” says Grant Nelson, General Manager at THE Blvd. “Sunday nights at THE Blvd transport our guests to a warm summer night on the Riviera without ever stepping out of Beverly Hills.” Inspired by THE Blvd’s Mediterranean approach to cuisine, Sundays on the Riviera offers a curated selection of craft Carbonadi martinis including a Classico Italia with dry vermouth; the Tuscan Sun with Martini Ambrato, Aperol and grapefruit bitters; the Erbe D’oro with Amaro Nonino and orange bitters; or the Dolce Vita with Amaro Montenegro and Jerry Thomas bitters. A sampling flight of three martinis is also available for $30. In addition to the regular menu, guests can also enjoy two ounces of kaluga caviar served with the traditional garnishes, or 12 mini blinis with ossetra caviar, crème fraiche and chives. Sundays on the Riviera will be available throughout the summer. For reservations visit Open Table or call 310 385 3901.
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At The Gallery in Santa Monica The Gallery Food Hall on Third Street Promenade has announced its first tenants – Sloan’s Ice Cream and Everytable. This is only the beginning for Downtown Santa Monica’s Food Hall
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fter a design-savvy renovation, Third Street Promenade’s marquee two-story food hall The Gallery has officially announced the first occupants to rouse an exciting new dining collective – the enterprising Everytable and the whimsically boutique Sloan’s Ice Cream. Opening these sweet and savory offerings on the street level is The Gallery’s first move towards rostering a diverse collection of ultimately 10 culinary merchants, and the announcement primes the food hall for a future unveiling of ambitious chef-driven concepts on the deck level. The socially-concious Everytable is set up just inside The Gallery’s main entryway with a grab-and-go outpost, offering nutritious meals at affordable prices without compromising on quality. Everytable’s business model is driven by a belief that healthy food is a human right. Meals are made with wholesome ingredients and priced according to the neighborhoods each store serves. A San Fernando Valley favorite, Sloan’s Ice Cream is sweet-toothed fantasyland of homemade ice cream, freshly baked sweets, hand dipped apples, and a huge variety of bulk candy housed inside a prismatic, chandelier rich shop. The scents of 50 JUNE 2017
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freshly baked waffle cones, cookies and brownies will dance about the shop’s front facing patio, enticing the nearly 15 million yearly Promenade pedestrians. Named as one of USA Today’s “10 Best Ice Cream Parlor’s in America,” this is the third California location for Sloan’s Ice Cream, which also has seven storefronts in Florida and one in Kuwait. Sloan’s Ice Cream is on track to open early this summer. At approximately 13,000sqft., The Gallery features two-levels of retro antiquity design amongst clean lines, exposed ceilings and premium finishes. The cool-classic design by Studio One Eleven with indoor and outdoor seating on unique Emeco 111 Red Chairs, each chair being made from 111 recycled plastic Coke® bottles. The second level features the Promenade’s only second-story outdoor dining patio, lined with cascading vertical succulent gardens and a pergola frame covering strung with twinkling bistro lights. “The Gallery has been over three years in the making, so we’re thrilled to finally announce our first two restaurants and welcome Sloan’s and Everytable to Santa Monica,” says Scott Schonfeld, Principal of Linwood Ventures. “Through a complete redevelopment and deliberate tenant selection, we are curating a truly unique dining experience and the destination food hall that Downtown Santa Monica deserves.”
“The Gallery has been over three years in the making, so we’re thrilled to finally announce our first two restaurants With target open dates scheduled throughout the summer of 2017, The Gallery is ready to establish itself as a prolific food hall in one of the country’s most recognizable shopping and entertainment districts. By introducing Sloan’s Ice Cream and Everytable, The Gallery Food Hall partners Lincoln Property Company and Linwood Ventures are realizing their shared vision of developing a modern marketplace that houses inventive cuisine, diversified offerings, and stylish surroundings in the heart of Santa Monica. CBRE represented The Gallery in bringing Sloan’s Ice Cream (Avison Young) and Everytable (Location3) on board. The Gallery Food Hall, 1315 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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ROCK THIS TOWN!
Rudy & Hudson California Diner is now open In Santa Monica. Veteran restaurateurs Joe Miller and Lawrence Rudolph team up to bring diner fare with flair to LA’s West Side
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triking a perfect balance between a classic New York City luncheonette and iconic California roadside coffee shop, Rudy & Hudson California Diner opened recently in Santa Monica. With an unpretentious menu offering traditional yet elevated diner fare – and breakfast served all day – Rudy & Hudson pays homage to an era when music, fashion, fringe art and street culture intersected in exciting ways. Named after their respective grandfathers, Rudy and Hudson, co-founders Lawrence Rudolph (Pitfire Artisan Pizza, American Gonzo Food Corp.) and Chef Joe Miller (Joe’s Restaurant, Bar Pintxo) were inspired by a time when people worked hard, dreamed big and experienced an uncomplicated progression toward success. Applying Chef Miller’s unparalleled knowledge of quality, local ingredients, Rudy & Hudson’s menu includes organic and locally sourced items wherever possible, with the restaurant’s housecrafted jams, mayonnaise and pickles providing the perfect accompaniment to Miller’s creative twists
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on diner food. Set street side in the Best Western Plus Gateway Hotel Santa Monica, the restaurant serves hotel guests and locals alike in a humble, friendly and inclusive atmosphere. In addition to table, booth and counter seating, as well as an extra-roomy, wrap-around “Hollywood banquette” at one end of the dining room, Rudy & Hudson offers takeaway from a refrigerated case and from its well-stocked bakery department, with options including grab-and-go salads, sandwiches and a range of house-made cakes, cookies, muffins, pies, sticky buns and other pastries. Rudy & Hudson also offers a robust selection of coffee drinks from Verve Coffee of Santa Cruz, Calif. Breakfast highlights include: Brioche French
Toast served golden brown with ricotta cheese and housemade preserves; Joe’s Chilaquiles with corn tortillas, organic eggs, smoked chicken, black beans, cheddar cheese, salsa; and a range of omelets like the Truffle Jack Cheese, served with hashbrowns and toast. Bacon Pancakes and Coffee Waffles are among the more creative offerings from the griddle, along with Dutch Baby Cakes, puffy pancakes in a cast-iron skillet available in three varieties: kale, crisp bacon, aged cheddar; lemon ricotta, avocado honey, powdered sugar; or sliced apples, cinnamon, white raisins. Lunch dishes include: Salads such as the Albacore Tuna Salad with greens, tomatoes, olives, hard cooked egg, green goddess and house-made mayonnaise and the Pulled
“The focal point of Rudy & Hudson’s interior is a perfectly Instagrammable mural by famed street artist and illustrator Donald Robertson” Chicken Salad with market greens, cucumber, red onion and curry dressing. Sandwiches include the R&H Reuben with pastrami, sauerkraut, gruyere Thousand Island dressing and house-made pickles, the Smoked Brisket Sandwich, smoked in-house, with horseradish, smoked cheddar, baguette and au jus and the R&H Burger with tomato and butter lettuce and a choice of white cheddar, gruyere or blue cheese. Dinner features Starters such as Garlic Nuggets and Entrees such as Flatiron Steak with potato fries and herb butter and Fried
Chicken with a buttermilk crust, roast potatoes or market vegetables and shallot gravy. A fun range of kid-friendly options includes the Junior Plate with buttermilk pancake, link or patty sausage, one egg, whipped butter and syrup and Spaghetti and Meatballs. In addition to its wide range of coffee and espresso drinks, Rudy & Hudson’s beverage menu includes soft drinks, fruit juices, smoothies and teas. A curated selection of craft beers on tap and local and small production wines are available by the glass and bottle. The focal point of Rudy & Hudson’s interior is a perfectly Instagrammable mural by famed street artist and illustrator Donald Robertson that evokes a Warholian, pop-art sensibility. Rudolph and Miller worked with designer Jeffrey Kurt Thompson and fabricator April Robb to give a rockabilly greaser edge to a traditional “Googie”-style diner design. Slick, glossy materials and a bold color palette bring a level of excitement to the room. Paste posters in the vein of famed rock ‘n roll outposts CBGB’s and The Whiskey A-Go-Go adorn the entirety of the restrooms. Polished concrete floors, sleek black tile and flagstone walls add a sophisticated and modern vibe to archetypical diner details, such as pendant lights, stationary counter stools and a pass-through window into the stainless kitchen. Rudy & Hudson wait staff will sport custom, locally-made aprons, which will also be available for purchase in a highly-curated sundries shop located at Rudy & Hudson’s front counter. Catering to hotel guests and local beach-goers, wares will include sunglasses, towels, sunscreen and a selection of books, along with small food items such as jars of house-made Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam and pickles.
ABOUT RUDY & HUDSON CALIFORNIA DINER Striking a perfect balance between a classic New York City luncheonette and iconic California roadside coffee shop, Rudy & Hudson offers an unpretentious menu of traditional yet elevated diner fare, as well as breakfast served all day. Co-founders Lawrence Rudolph and Chef Joe Miller named Rudy & Hudson after their respective grandfathers – two straightforward, uncomplicated men who dreamed big. The diner serves honest, affordable food in a friendly, inclusive setting, as well as a range of coffee and espresso drinks, house-made baked goods and grab-and-go options.
THE DETAILS Rudy & Hudson is located at 1920 Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica, Calif., in the Best Western Plus Gateway Hotel on the corner of Santa Monica and 19th Ct. The restaurant is open daily from 6.30am to 10pm. For more information, please visit www.rudyandhudson.com or call 424.581.6444. Follow Rudy & Hudson on Instagram @rudyandhudson and like the restaurant on Facebook: Facebook.com/rudyandhudson.
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beauty – Fashion, health and beauty news to keep you looking and feeling your best – i mage : V I V I E NN E W E S T W O O D
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fashion & BEAUTY THIS MONTH’S TOP BEAUTY BUYS Orly Head in the Clouds Nail Lacquer, $8.50 www.orlybeauty.com
Essie Gel Couture Bridal Collection Lace to the Alter, $11.50 www.essie.com
PRABAL GURUNG AW17 RUNWAY T-SHIRTS LAUNCH EXCLUSIVELY AT SELFRIDGES
In response to the current political climate and in an effort to continue to bring attention to women’s rights, Prabal Gurung launched a t-shirt campaign on the AW17 runway at New York Fashion Week. The AW17 slogan tees are available to buy for the first time online at www.selfridges.com. “Given our political and social climate, I feel a responsibility to use my voice and platform to actively take part in the conversation in a way that can provoke change. Selfridges is such a wonderful partner and we are grateful for their support in
spreading these messages.” Says Prabal Gurung, fashion designer. “We were so impressed by Prabal Gurung’s powerful finale that we placed an order straight afterwards, we are excited to partner with the brand on this exclusive launch.” Says Jeannie Lee, Selfridges’ womenswear buying manager A percentage of proceeds from the brand will be donated to ACLU, Planned Parenthood and Shikshya Foundation Nepal. All t-shirts are priced at $163 plus delivery. www.selfridges.com
Right now punchy hues and sugary pastels are the perfect partners for the catwalk trends that are making waves”
NEW FRAGRANCE: Belle by Worth
The House of Worth, a prestige global fragrance designer, has announced the exclusive arrival of Belle, a new limited-edition women’s scent inspired by the central character in Walt Disney’s new live action adaptation of the classic tale “Beauty and the Beast.” Belle by Worth is the creation of master perfumer and voracious reader, Honorine Blanc of Firmenich, and is a luxurious, feminine concoction which blends Rose de Mai with aromatic woods and spicy pink peppers. “When you mix a creative talent such as Charles Frederick Worth, the first couturier who revolutionized the fashion industry and single-handedly created the modern brand, together with Disney, a natural evolution was to create a rebellious rose fragrance inspired by today’s ‘rebelles’” states Akita Brands founder, Nikita Mehta. Belle by Worth 60ml EDP, $90, available at Amazon 56 JUNE 2017
Rimmel 60 Seconds in instyle coral, $7.26, www.amazon.com La Laque Couture in vert d’orinet, $28, www.yslbeautyus.com
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MALIBU COUNTRY MART WELCOMES TWO NEW TENANTS PAIGE and Victoire now officially open at Malibu’s beloved shopping destination Malibu Country Mart, Southern California’s premier luxury lifestyle center, continues to expand its diverse collection of boutiques and retail offerings with the arrivals of lifestyle collection PAIGE and French high fashion retailer Victoire, now officially open at the property. PAIGE, born and raised in Los Angeles, combines Southern California casual with pure sophistication. Known for its considered and unexpected details, PAIGE offers styles that reflect the brand’s passion for the craft using only the finest fabrics and materials. Its newest boutique at Malibu Country Mart offers all of the brand’s signature denim staples for women and men as well as the full Summer 2017 lifestyle collection, including knits, wovens, outwear, leather, accessories and much more. The Malibu location was uniquely designed to be the perfect indoor/outdoor shopping experience with an outdoor courtyard area inspired by Co-Founder and Creative Director Paige Adams-Geller’s Pacific Palisades home, featuring a fountain, lounge area and cabana style fitting rooms. The store is light and bright with a cool rock n roll edge, showcasing locally sourced fixtures and décor reflective of PAIGE’s Southern California aesthetic. Victoire is a multilabel, high fashion boutique offering stylish, trendsetting women’s ready-to-wear apparel and accessories. The Malibu Country Mart location is the first U.S. boutique for the Francebased retailer. Victoire’s boutique at the Mart infuses the company’s Parisian roots with a casual chic, seaside elegant atmosphere inspired by the local Malibu community. The retailer specializes
in Parisian-inspired designs and offers a curated selection of unique, high fashion clothing and accessories. Each Victoire store carries brands and designers unique to each particular location. The Malibu Country Mart location will carry collections from designers such as AFC, Pomandére, Tataborello, and Victoire’s own line of chic, everyday staple pieces. “We are thrilled to welcome PAIGE and Victoire to our lifestyle center,” said Michael Koss, General Partner of the Malibu Country Mart. “These fashionable boutiques and stylish lines are the perfect complement to Malibu Country Mart’s unique retail offerings and will further elevate the shopping experience for our guests.” PAIGE: 3835 Cross Creek Road, Suite A, Malibu, CA 90265; Victoire: 23410 Civic Center Way, Suite B-2, Malibu, CA 90265.
Burberry & Coty
Burberry recently announced a strategic partnership with Coty to accelerate the growth and development of its beauty business. The exclusive licensing agreement will take effect from October of this year, subject to regulatory approvals. This follows the successful repositioning and elevation of the Burberry Beauty business over the last four years of direct operation. During this time, Burberry has launched award-winning luxury fragrances such as My Burberry and Mr Burberry, redeveloped and relaunched make-up, and boosted sales of new fragrances in key markets. www.burberry.com
Makeup Party Join Chic LA for a makeup party open house on June 29. The event includes complimentary makeup done by the chic grads, social media posts and makeup giveaways, and snacks and drinks. You can also take a tour of the school and get enrollment information. June 29, Chicstudios LA School of Makeup, 1639 11th Street #180, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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DKNY AT MACY’S
Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), one of the nation’s premier retailers, and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of apparel and accessories under licensed brands, owned brands and private label brands, recently announced an agreement under which Macy’s will serve, beginning February 2018, as the exclusive U.S. department store for sales of DKNY women’s apparel and accessories. Under the agreement, Macy’s exclusivity covers DKNY women’s apparel, handbags and shoes, in addition to women’s and men’s outerwear and swim, which will be available at Macy’s locations nationwide and on macys.com. Macy’s and G-III will work closely on brand extensions and exclusive products that build upon the founding principles of the iconic New York–based brand. The agreement also plans for increased and enhanced DKNY shop-in-shops in Macy’s stores. www.macys.com JUNE 2017 57
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ame Vivienne Isabel Westwood OBE is a British fashion designer known for her influence on punk fashion and dressing the Sex Pistols, as well as causing a stir with her political opinions and outspoken attitude. It’s no surprise that her 76 years on earth have included some very interesting moments. Vivienne studied fashion and silversmithing at the Harrow School of Art in London at the age of 17, but left after one term saying that a workingclass girl could never make a living in the art world. She went on to work in a factory and then as a primary school teacher. During this period, she created her own jewellery, which she sold from a stall on Portobello Road. She met Malcolm McLaren, and they moved into a council flat in Clapham. In 1971 McLaren opened a boutique at 430 King’s Road called “Let It Rock” later known as “Sex” and now World’s End. Westwood created clothes drawing inspiration from bikers and fetishists. The “punk style” included bondage gear, safety pins, razor blades, bicycle or toilet chains on clothing and spiked dog collars/chokers for jewellery, as well as outrageous make-up and hair. During this period, McLaren became manager of the punk band, the Sex Pistols, and subsequently the two garnered attention as the band wore Westwood’s and McLaren’s designs. It was their
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ability to synthesise clothing and music that shaped the 1970s UK punk scene. Vivienne Westwood went on to open four shops in London, and by 2015, operated 12 retail outlets in the UK with 63 worldwide. In April 1989 Westwood appeared on the cover of Tatler dressed as then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The suit that Westwood wore had been ordered for Thatcher but had not yet been delivered. The cover bore the caption “This woman was once a punk”. She was awarded an OBE in 1992, and in 2006, the title of “Dame” by the Prince of Wales. In 2007, Westwood was awarded the gong for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design at the British Fashion Awards. Vivienne Westwood has long been known for her political activism and using her brand to draw attention to causes such as climate change, nuclear weapons and human rights. In January 2015, she announced her support of the Green Party, and openly supports Amnesty International, Environmental Justice Foundation and Friends of the Earth. For more than 35 years, Westwood has designed clothes for heroes. Outrageously flamboyant, they are beautiful, brave and often swim against the tide. Her Red Label collection has a huge presence at every London Fashion Week. www.viviennewestwood.com
“In April 1989 Westwood appeared on the cover of Tatler dressed as then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher”
Launched in 2016, Alina Petra, a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swimwear brand, has a goal to blend high fashion as well as Brazilian trend using the most luxurious fabrics and flattering cut for their swimsuits. Designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, the brand strives to make all their products as comfortable and fun as possible to wear all day long. Started as a simple reversible bikini design, Alina Petra quickly became fashionable swimwear brand with a large variety of feminine styles to choose from. Being inspired by the beaches of Los Angeles and fashionable city life of London and Paris, the designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to deliver beachwear that suits every body type and still looks glamorous and stylish.
For more information go to www.alinapetra.com or call +1 424-522-8110
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ollywood is a bastion of smoke and mirrors where rather than being found, celebrities are made. The architects of beauty spell audiences to gather in droves in hopes of smearing the beauty off their icons to add to their own. Like all magic tricks, the power is in the hiding. For this reason, even those who are at the pillar of the beauty industry racking up Emmys and Oscars for their work, remain largely unknown to the general public. I currently serve on the Board of the Hollywood Beauty Awards, thrown by LATF USA, the award ceremony grants a rear opportunity for these hidden stars to receive praise from those whom they have granted the opportunity to become and remain public icons. I spoke to Paraplue Inc. CEO and founder of the Hollywood Beauty Awards, Michelle Elyzabeth about the tension that exists between stars and star makers. “To me, they (Beauticians behind the stars) should be as well known as the stars are. To me, they are as important. You know we create these monsters, which are called the stars. We create these monsters. They become very difficult to deal with.” The relationship between stars and star makers is contentious, to say the least with many celebrities biting the hand that feeds them and scorning those from whom their rise depended. Just this week the Writers Guild, responsible for writing our favorite scripted movies and television shows, yes even reality TV shows went on strike. Celebrities are “like unruly children” who are rewarded often times without comparable merit to, “all these people behind them, who don’t get any recognition. They work 12 hours, 14 hours, 16 hours a day and nobody even says thank you. So we decided that we were going to put them forward.” states Elyzabeth. Up until the Hollywood Beauty Awards this year, Elyzabeth funded the entire award show out of her own pocket. Unlike many organizations that utilize non-profits to advance their corporate goals,
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“To me, they (Beauticians behind the stars) should be as well known as the stars are. To me, they are as important”
Top, from left: Sami Gayle and Andra Day; Hollywood Beauty Awards Founder & CEO Michele Elyzabeth & Paris Hilton Above, from top: Timothy White and Billy Bob Thornton; Zachary Quinto presented Outstanding Achievement in SFX Makeup Award to Zachary Quinto All images courtesy of Paraplue Inc.
at the HBA’s there has been almost no mention of Paraplue Inc. or any of Michelle Elyzabeth’s other business ventures. Rather, Elyzabeth has included the purveyors of beauty a stage of their own, uncorrupted by the Hollywood tendency to give only in the hopes that something will be given back. This year Lexus became the title sponsor of the Hollywood Beauty Awards. Zachary Quinto funded his own way flying from New York to San Diego and driving himself to honor one of his stars, Joel Harlow, who he worked with on the Star Trek reboot franchise, for which Harlow won an Academy Award for best makeup and hairstyling. Harlow whose iconic work far surpasses his public reputation has worked for decades transforming the ordinary into the fantastic. He has worked with many stars including Johnny Depp, a past award winner of the HBA’s, on three of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Rather than being an award show for the public, the HBA’s is an industry event, in which only beauticians and celebrities are invited to celebrate the camaraderie between industry affiliates that is necessary to thrive yet often poorly maintained. While many stars showed up to admire their industry celebs, there were still those who were preposterously absent, including Taraji P. Henson, for which her makeup artist, Beverly Jo Pryor, and hairstylist, Melissa Forney, were nominated. Both Pryor and Flowers won awards that night for their work including on Empire and Hidden Figures, both of which Henson starred in. Her absence was made more apparent by the caliber of stars who did show up for their team including Octavia Spencer, Paris Hilton, and Melissa Rivers. When I inquired about her absence to Elizabeth, I was told, “Taraji P. Henson would not take the time to come and thank them for all the time that they spent on this woman [sic: her] to me is no good. That’s why I say we create these monsters.” It appears that there remains a lot of work to build mutual respect between stars and the crews that give them the reflectivity to shine.
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Victoria Beckham collection now at Target The limited-edition collection reflects the charming, yet functional essence of the Victoria, Victoria Beckham womenswear line and includes the designer’s first foray into childrenswear
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vailable at all Target stores and www.target.com, Victoria Beckham for Target reflects the essence of the Victoria, Victoria Beckham line, including original designs and inspiration from iconic silhouettes, with apparel and accessories for women, girls, toddler and baby. The collaboration with Target also marks the designer’s first foray into the kids’ product category. Select pieces from the collection will be available for sale internationally via www.victoriabeckham.com. “Working with Target has been a really exciting process, and this partnership allows us to share the essence of Victoria, Victoria Beckham with more people than ever before,” said Victoria Beckham. “I was inspired to create the Victoria, Victoria Beckham line when I was pregnant with Harper, and since its launch, the category has evolved into an established lifestyle collection. With both the line and my daughter turning five, I felt it was the perfect time to extend into a more accessible price point and to celebrate both milestones by opening the range up to include childrenswear for the first time.” “Victoria Beckham is synonymous with impeccable style, and she’s known around the globe for her distinct point of view as a designer,” said Mark Tritton, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target. “It’s been incredibly exciting to see how Victoria’s brand has evolved over the years, and we are thrilled that Target’s
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guests will be a part of that journey with this latest must-have collaboration.” Victoria Beckham for Target is inspired by the Victoria, Victoria Beckham line, as well as Beckham’s everyday life and the shared experiences between mother and child. With more than 200 items featuring soft pastels, bright pops of color and pretty spring prints, the collection is feminine and functional and reflects the designer’s commitment to quality craftsmanship. Ranging in price from $6-$70, with most items under $40, Victoria Beckham for Target will be offered in sizes XS-3X for women and NB-XL for girls, toddler and baby. Standout pieces include easy-to-wear dresses, rompers and playful tops and bottoms for women, with corresponding styles for girls, toddler and baby. Victoria Beckham is an internationally-known businesswoman, fashion designer and style icon. Since launching in 2008 at New York Fashion Week, the Victoria Beckham brand has developed into a celebrated mainstay of the fashion industry. In 2011, following the success of her mainline collection, Beckham launched Victoria, Victoria Beckham, a free-spirited companion to the original Ready-to-Wear collection, offering softer silhouettes and a more playful fashion perspective. With each collection, Victoria adapts her own personal style to the needs and desires of the international women who swear by the label’s luxurious and flattering garments. www.target.com
“Working with Target has been a really exciting process, and this partnership allows us to share the essence of Victoria, Victoria Beckham with more people than ever before”
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SPIRIT OF BIG BANG MOONPHASE HUBLOT PAINTS THE MOON IN ColorS
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ublotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of color infuses the Spirit of Big Bang Moonphase with four new models in shades of blue, purple, orange and pink. Matching strap, quartz dial, sand-blasted moon phase disc, hands, indices and stone-set bezel all set the tone of this vivid monochrome collection. Are you hoping for light and color this summer? Hublot has brought the two together, taking the brilliant intensity of the moon and infusing it with the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on-trend colors - indigo blue for denim lovers, bold purple for an ultraviolet look, vibrant orange for an upbeat take on time and bubblegum pink for a rose-tinted outlook. Inside the iconic 42 mm tonneau case, beneath its sapphire crystal, the openworked architecture of the HUB1770 hand-wound skeleton movement is enhanced by a quartz dial made from silicon dioxide
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(SiO2) and aluminium oxide (AI2O3) melted at high temperature. The quartz is colored by the addition of a mixture of “rare earth elements”. With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, the dial requires specific cutting technology and expert mastery of the materials to create a uniform whole. The monochrome setting extends to the minutest details, with the semi-transparent sand-blasted disc revealing two alternating moons, also in matching shades. A play of contrasts and colors that focuses the eye on the arresting complication at 6 o’clock. A lunar cycle is reproduced in a large round window that completes one revolution every two lunar months. This two-hand model features a small second at 9 o’clock and a large date displayed on a double analogue disc between 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock. Accentuating the piece’s impression of depth and geometry, the Spirit of Big Bang Moonphase
“The monochrome setting extends to the minutest details, with the semi-transparent sand-blasted disc revealing two alternating moons”
alternates polished, satin-finished titanium or King Gold with colored flat surfaces. Its bezel is set with 48 blue, orange or pink sapphires, or amethysts. The strap, in alligator stitched onto natural black rubber, perfectly matches the four colors of the watch. Water-resistant to 100 metres, the Spirit of Big Bang Moonphase has a power reserve of 50 hours. A truly indulgent horological mechanism and complication. www.hublot.com
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Strobing is the beauty technique you probably didn’t know you needed. Still not fully au fait with what it means? It might sound like something out of a Star Wars movie, and strobing, you could say, is a bit like having a magic lightsaber in your beauty kit. WORDS: Lisa Haynes
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t’s basically highlighting trickery - think of it as the more subtle, flattering sister of contouring - and though the trend started with faces, it’s now transcended to hair, body, and even fingernails. Because strobing is all about achieving that elusive lit-from-within look, it’s the perfect trend to master for spring. Time to get glowing...
HAIR HIGHLIGHTERS Goodbye balayage and babylights, hair strobing is the hottest new brightening technique for tresses. “The idea of strobing is to accent hair with subtle strobes 72 JUNE 2017
of color to illuminate the face,” explains Georgie Mathers, Toni&Guy technical artistic director. “In the right places, it can diminish areas of width or widen a narrow face shape.” You can now strobe your strands at home too, using quick-fixes like spray-on highlighting toners or brush-on ‘hairshadow’ (like eyeshadow for hair). Find them in typical hair tone shades, or more daring statement colors. “Limit the placement to a few key areas you wish to highlight,” Georgie advises. “You can use the color accents in so many ways - to add depth, create a root ombre effect, a color top-up, or even disguising greys.”
The Madame LA LA Bronzing Ball, www.madamelala.com The Mavala Delicate collection, www.mavala-usa.com
OPI Nail Lacquer in Altar Ego, www.opi.com
BODY BRIGHTENERS Limb-baring season is approaching, and body strobing is the ultimate shortcut for honed and toned limbs. Michelle Obama arms, anyone? “Highlighting the areas of the body where light naturally reflects gives an instant sculpted effect,” says James Harknett, tanning guru and Fake Bake ambassador. “The easiest parts of the body to strobe for spring are the shoulders, arms and shins - just always focus on areas the sun would hit and naturally tan.” James recommends using self-tan 24 hours before strobing, to up the contrast of your finish. Don’t limit yourself to body specific products - some of the best strobing sticks and palettes are designed for the face but work just as well gleamed onto shins and shoulders.
MANI ILLUMINATORS Sure, it’s subtle - but nail strobing is still a thing. Pearlised, sheeny manis were on repeat backstage for SS17, to top off all that healthy-looking strobed
“Limb-baring season is approaching, and body strobing is the ultimate shortcut for honed and toned limbs”
hair and skin. “Highlighting, or nail strobing, gives you a dewy, shimmery, healthy finish to the nails,” says Jenni Draper, nail expert and OPI brand ambassador, who adds that even lengthened talons can be yours, with some clever strobing trickery: “Using an iridescent polish will create highlights down the length of the nail, giving the illusion of longer nails.” For low-key nail strobing, she recommends sticking to champagne tones for fair skin, golden tones for olive skin, and terracotta tones for darker skin. If you want to up the nail ante, make an impact with high-shine holographic or chrome finishes.
BUY IT NOW M·A·C teams up with a visionary group of women shaping music’s future in a series of limited-edition collaborations. Brooklyn native and violet-haired R&B singer Justine Skye woos online audiences with her velvety voice and unstoppable presence. Her easy glamour and confident eclecticism come together in a bright purple-pink Iridescent Powder for those ready for as much color and charisma as Skye herself. Iridescent Powder Justine Skye, $27, www.maccosmetics.com
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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Heading out of Los Angeles to explore the rest of the world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; i mage : a n ew worl d to d i s c over : r i o d e ja n e i ro
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esting at a depth of 13,000ft, the RMS Titanic continues to captivate the world more than one hundred years after it sunk to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean. It has just been announced that those still intrigued by the vessel will be able to see it for themselves by joining diving trips to the shipwreck next year. London-based tour operator Blue Marble Private are now accepting applicants for the eightday journeys in May 2018, organised by OceanGate Expeditions. This lifetime opportunity will be open to just nine clients at a time - beginning their experience by flying by helicopter, or seaplane from St John’s, Newfoundland to the expedition support yacht set somewhere above the wreck. The small group of privileged visitors will be taught about the ship’s workings on their second day on board by its crew and guest explorers, scientists and expedition crew. Those who wish to engage more directly with the workings of the ship have the chance to take part in orientation sessions and can “assist” the crew in planning a dive, operating the sonar and using the undersea navigation system. It’s on days 3-6 that the expedition is at its most exciting… Weather permitting, up to three passengers at a time will climb aboard a specially designed titanium and carbon fibre submersible to see the remains of the Titanic itself. Accompanied by a pilot and deep ocean expert, they will sail over the ship’s deck and should even be able to glimpse it’s still famous grand staircase from amongst the debris.
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Dives will take place throughout the day or night, dependent on when weather conditions are most favourable, and Blue Marble Private’s clients will be expected to contribute to the mission by assisting with sub-sea communications and undertaking basic tasks. There will be lectures, discussions, mission updates and dive briefs with deep ocean explorers and scientists. After a debrief and a further day at sea, groups will return to St John’s. As well as being a once-in-a-lifetime experience, seeing the Titanic in person is a privileged experience shared by very few people on the planet. The vessel, which measured more than 880ft long and 100ft tall, went down with the loss of over 1,500 lives on 15th April 1912 during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. The complexity of the voyage goes some way to explaining its price: £86,500 (c.$110,867.05) per person. Taking into account inflation, the price is equivalent to the $4,350 a first-class passenger would have paid to sail on the Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912. And all going well, the package could be made available to a limited number in summer 2019.
The Dorchester Collection recently rolled out a new campaign across all hotels – Perfection Just Happens – to celebrate the most special moments throughout the year. A perfect way to celebrate with friends and family. The campaign was launched with several new signature cocktails from the legendary bartenders of Dorchester Collection and are designed for guests to savor special occasions. These locally inspired and innovative libations are included in a new specialty cocktail menu. At the Beverly Hills Hotel, the new Pink Palace cocktail is an ode to the hotel’s nickname and mirrors the color of the iconic façade. Bar manager Andrzej Lewczyk has concocted this drink using Monsoon chai-infused light rum, Velvet Falernum, strawberry coconut purée and pineapple juice. It is blended and served in hurricane glass. Garnished with mint and a pink umbrella, it is refreshing by the pool or on the terrace ($18). In addition to the growing list of inventive cocktails at the Hotel Bel Air is The Swan, a tribute to the resident swans floating nearby on the estate’s Swan Lake. Bar manager Micah Paloff created a whiskeybased cocktail that includes Hill Haven Lodge Whiskey, egg white, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. It is shaken and strained into a martini glass. The topper – a mist of Angostura bitters is sprayed through a swan template to leave an image of a swan ($22).
Want to own an Island? East Sister Rock Island is a true private island, so you, and only you, own it in its entirety. But it’s admittedly a very, very small island only a quarter-mile offshore, so you’re not completely isolated from the rest of humanity. The island is surrounded by a coral reef, and there are plenty more worth exploring around the island. The property also includes a helicopter launch pad and above-ground pool. East Sister Rock Island is a ¼ mile off the Atlantic shore of the city of Marathon. On the private island sits a dream come true getaway home with 5000+ square feet of living area which includes a 2,700 square foot veranda, boat dock (fisherman’s dream), helicopter launch pad and many more surprises. Since the Island is surrounded by coral reef, it makes water sports hard to ignore. Take advantage of snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities from the island itself and/or the charted coral reef just minutes away by boat. For the fisherman, East Sister Rock Island is ideal. Between the island and the mainland; pods of permit and bonefish thrive in the flats. World renowned tarpon fishing at the Seven Mile bridge is only a five minute boat ride to the West. To the south lies the Gulf where the deep sea angler can battle sailfish, dolphin, marlin and wahoo, or simply relax and enjoy the secluded tropical charm of the island. Available to buy at $11,500,000
Hilton Expands Hotel Portfolio In Saudi Arabia With majestic views overlooking the Sacred Mosque, Al Masjid al Haram, and the city’s largest ballroom and convention center, Hilton proudly welcomes Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel to its growing Middle Eastern portfolio “With more than 30 hotels under development, Saudi Arabia features our largest development pipeline in the Middle East and we look forward to extending our renowned hospitality across the country,” says Andreas Lackner, regional head, brand management, Hilton. www.hilton.com
Witness the Great Migration ‘Charlie & The Chesterfield Afternoon Tea’ in London Those visitors to London with a sweet tooth can indulge in the sweetest of treats at The Chesterfield Mayfair’s famous afternoon tea inspired by Roald Dahl’s much loved book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Afternoon tea includes chocolate Wonka Bars, Oompa Loompa cupcakes, fizzy lifting cheesecakes, blueberry macaroons and golden eggs plus the usual traditional afternoon tea favourites of sandwiches and scones. Guests can choose from an extensive selection of the finest loose leaf teas, hot chocolate or coffee. It is served daily from 1pm to 5.30pm and is priced at £38.50 per person (c.$49.40)or a children’s Oopma Loompa Tea for £19.50 (c.$25.02) per child under 12 years. The magic continues as guests leave with a ‘Chesterfield Mayfair Golden Ticket’ just like Charlie does in the book, with every ticket a guaranteed win. Bookings are essential, visit www.chesterfieldmayfair.com. 35 Charles Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 5EB
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As the Great Migration travels northwards through the Serengeti National Park, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti prepares to welcome back more than a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras to the savannahs around the property. During the month of June, the Migration reaches one of its closest points to the Lodge. “June is one of the best times to see the Migration around the Western Corridor and Central Serengeti region,” comments Oli Dreike, Resident Naturalist and Discovery Center Manager. “In June, it is not uncommon to land into the Serengeti and to be surrounded by herds of wildebeest and zebra for as far as the eye can see.” June rates start from $1,155 per night, inclusive of all meals and beverages, Wi-Fi and a laundry credit. res.serengeti@fourseasons.com
The Medium Banner in Leather and House Check, $1,595, www.burberry.com
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LUXURIOUS NEW OPENINGS “Amari Galle is the newest addition to luxury accommodation in Sri Lanka”
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bout 40 new luxury hotels will open on beaches around the world this year, with two major regions appearing to be winning the race: Asia, catering both to an ever growing elite of international travellers in search of escape; and the Caribbean, Mexico and Southern US where demand from wealthy Europeans is stronger than ever. Half of the hotels are run by major chains, yet very unique, and the rest demonstrate the steady development of smaller groups, betting on a more personal story. 78 JUNE 2017
Here are a small selection of new openings in paradise this year: Amari Galle, Sri Lanka Amari Galle is the newest addition to luxury accommodation in Sri Lanka. Located on a long beach on the southwest coast of the island, the resort sits just a few minutes from Fort Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 172 rooms and suites will offer sea views and access to the resort’s facilities: multi-level tropical pool, Amari’s signature
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Breeze Spa, two restaurants, and a gym.
LUX* North Male Atoll, Maldives LUX* will occupy a 6-hectare island in the Northern part of the Maldives. Introducing the first contemporary-designed beach houses in the Maldives (inspired by superyacht architecture and South Beach heritage), LUX* will have 60 suites up to 255sqm, on the beach and over water. There will be 2 onsite restaurants, a bar, wine cave, LUX* Me Spa and kids club to complete the offering.
One&Only Sanya, China One&Only Sanya is located in the south most part of China, on the tropical vacation island in the South China Sea. With 190 luxurious guest rooms
and villas, One&Only Sanya will be nestled amidst 11 hectares of coconut palms and ancient rosewood trees, commanding enviable views from over 500 meters of private coastline.
Four Seasons Surf Club, Miami The resort will only accommodate 77 guestrooms, yet boast four pools, an oceanfront spa with two outdoor cabanas, a hammam, and serenity lawns for your yoga routine. 3-Michelin-star chef Thomas Keller of The French Laundry will open his first Miami restaurant on the property and Antonio Sersale of Positanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Le Sirenuse will showcase his first eatery outside of Italy. Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Grace Kelly, Winston Churchill and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor once were regulars of The Surf Club; Four Seasons is now opening the door to a new generation of elite.
Park Hyatt St. Kitts, West Indies The resort will have 125 guestrooms, with most suites offering individual rooftop pools and spectacular views of the volcanic Nevis Island, only 3 miles away. Located in a secluded area offering golden sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, the Park Hyatt will introduce unique dining concepts at its three signature restaurants. This is the first Park Hyatt in the Caribbean.
Baglioni Resort Maldives The 96-villa resort will become the first luxury Italian 5-star property in the Maldives. Baglioni Resort Maldives will include an international restaurant, a traditional Japanese restaurant and a signature Italian beach eatery. The swimming pool and bar, spa, yoga pavilion and gym all open onto the beach and the pure, crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean.
From top: Baglioni Resort Maldives LUX* North Male Atoll, Maldives One&Only Sanya, China
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A ROYAL VISIT First ever trip meeting Indian royals and living like Maharajas in royal palaces, monuments, boats, and beyond
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uxury launches website www.veryfirstto.com is delighted to present a never done before tour of India, enabling couples to spend time with Indian Royalty and to experience the regal lifestyle in India’s most splendid palaces and destinations. The Indian Royal Tour is organised by Epic India Travel who have curated this ultimate trip to India with exclusive access and privileged private tours being an ongoing theme. Marcel Knobil, founder of VeryFirstTo, Superbrands and Cool BrandLeaders, says: “This exceptional tour allows one to experience the rich cultural tapestry of India and an unprecedented itinerary featuring meetings with Indian Royals in four separate locations, including The Khajoorgaon Palace City Palace of Jaipur where guests will arrive through the entrance exclusively used by the family. On Royal visits you can expect to enjoy authentic
home-cooked food, complete with live cooking demonstrations of secret royal recipes, as well as participating in a Royal Procession where drums and trumpets will announce your arrival at the palace and you will board elephants or sit in a horsedrawn carriage followed by horses, camels, dancers and musicians.” The magnificent and exclusive trip begins at The Imperial with welcome drinks, and an expert talk ‘British in India’ delivered by a prominent historian. You will be able to experience Old and New Delhi on a private guided tour. This includes the enormous Jama Masjid where you will walk through the bazaars and narrow streets - a great way to absorb the sights and sounds of Old Delhi, as well as a special spiritual walking tour and exclusive live musical performance of Qwalai (devotional sufi music) at Qutub Minar. Tushar Vaishnav Director of Epic India Travel,
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says highlights of the tour include “sailing through the River Ganges and breathtaking views of the evening Arti at an old palace on the Ghat, welcome prayers to invoke good luck and health chanted by priests, a visit to the Samath Sarnath - one of four holy Buddhist sites sanctioned by the Buddha himself for pilgrimage where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma after his enlightenment - high tea at the Taj Mahal, spa treatments, a bush dinner on the desert dunes of Jodhpur, and a private dinner with Royals on a historic 150-year old boat used by the erstwhile Maharajas.” Other highlights of the Royal tour include, a trip to the ‘Venice of the East’, Udaipur, beside shimmering Lake Pichola, perfomances from the burgeoning arts scene, plus endless tempting shops and majestic countryside to explore.
Itinerary Day 1-2: Depart from LA to Delhi with one stop Day 3-4: Delhi The Imperial Day 5-6: Varanasi Taj Nadesar Palace Day 7-8: Lucknow Vivanta by Taj Day 9-10: Agra Amarvilas Day 11-12: Jaipur Rambagh Palace Day 13-14: Jodhpur Umaid Bhawan Palace Day 15-17: Udaipur Taj Lake Palace Day 18-19: Fly to Delhi for your flight home to LA
Meeting Royals Day 7 Interact with Maharaja Amresh Kumar Singh’s family at his city palace, Khajurgao. Day 8 Dinner with Royal family members at The Khajoorgaon Palace during an evening of Interpreted live Kathak dance performance, live ghazals & thumris. An authentic home-cooked Awadhi Dinner with the family including a live cooking demonstration of secret royal recipes. Day 11 You will arrive at the exclusive entrance of the city palace. A royal reception awaits you – drums and trumpets will announce your arrival at the palace and you will then board elephants or sit in a horse carriage to move into the palace in a 84 JUNE 2017
procession that will have horses, camels, dancers and musicians. Day 12 Enjoy live cultural performances over your evening drinks, followed by home cooked traditional Royal family dinner along with the Royal family members at the Palace of Winds. Day 14 Meet the Royal family and experience the making and taste their home made liquor (Royal gharana) exclusively made for Royals and their guests. * Travel and face time with the Royal Family is subject to availability, though every precaution is taken to ensure that the dates of the trip are suitable, these can change often and suddenly. Whilst the intended programme is shown, it may need changing at short notice.
“Interact with Maharaja Amresh Kumar Singh’s family at his city palace, Khajurgao” Epic India Travel Epic India Travel is a travel experiences provider offering world-class personalised services. The company believes in the Indian concept of “AtithiDevobhava” meaning Guest is God. Epic India Travel has collaborated with niche tour operators in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal to bring you the best travel experiences. The bespoke tours and personalised itineraries will provide you with the real life experiences of the culture, lifestyle, heritage and spirit of India, Nepal and Srilanka. By continually striving to exceed expectations, Epic India Travel is better able to connect with travellers and change the way they see the world. The cost is $83,900 per couple. Single person occupancy is available but will carry a single person supplement. The trip includes Tour Guides, First Class international flights, Junior Suites (where available) chauffeurs, transfers and taxes. Exchange rates are an indication.
ABOUT VERYFIRSTTO VeryFirstTo.com is the world’s only website that enables individuals to be the first to know about, and have, the best of newly launching luxury products and experiences. It showcases the most desirable luxury items within technology, fashion, home, leisure, health and beauty and beyond; as well as the latest must attend venues, experiences and events. Individuals gain access to exclusive products, bespoke items and special pre-opening events. Brands featured include: Alexander McQueen; Apple; Bose; Paul Smith; Stella McCartney; Eve Lom and Tom Dixon. No item stays on the site beyond 59 days of release. VeryFirstTo is renowned for it’s Never Done Before experiences including: a two year £1m holiday visiting every world heritage site; The World’s Most Extravagant Chocolate Easter Bunny; The World’s Most Glamorous Christmas Tree Star; World’s Most Famous Film Locations Trip; the first ever Bespoke Your Life Tour and The Ultimate Timothy Oulton Drinks Cabinet – containing the world’s finest drink and cigars and delivered with award-winning barman. www.veryfirstto.com
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A New World to discover “Portuguese rulers were the first ones to rule Rio as they landed on the soil of Guanabara Bay in 1502”
Since the Rio 2016 Olympics this incredible city has become one of the most popular holiday hotspots for this year
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io de Janeiro, known as the marvellous city (“Cidade Maravilhosa”) by the local Cariocas, proudly offers stunning culture and history, white sandy beaches, carnivals, amazing shopping opportunities, incredible nightlife…and views to die for. Rio de Janeiro is the city it is today because of its historical past. Portuguese rulers were the first ones to rule Rio as they landed on the soil of Guanabara Bay in 1502. The bay forms the opening of a river, hence the name ‘Rio de Janeiro’ which means ‘River of January’. When Brazil achieved independence in 1889, Rio was named the capital. The statue of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) is part of the new edition of the Seven Wonders of the World. Acting as a representative of Rio, the attraction, inaugurated in 1931, was built approximately 38 meters high and covers 710 meters of the Corcovado Mountain, providing panoramic views of Rio beyond compare. The world famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival is celebrated during the four days previous to the beginning of Lent. A trip to Rio de Janeiro is incomplete without experiencing the shimmer
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and jiggle of brilliant samba dancers - a great opportunity enjoy Rio’s party culture. Many people travel to Rio for its famous beaches like Ipanema - the wealthier sibling of the famous Copacabana beach, located between Leblon and Arpoador regions. For shopaholics, shopping in Rio is a dream come true! The malls are home to some of the most famous brands in the world. The city also has a number of markets well worth a visit. The history and culture, the sandy beaches and the glitz of the city have all made Rio what it is today. The people are friendly, laid-back and amazing hosts, with tourists welcomed with supreme warmth and friendliness. www.riodejaneiro.com
â&#x20AC;&#x153;The history and culture, the sandy beaches and the glitz of the city have all made Rio what it is todayâ&#x20AC;?
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Pink is summer’s biggest fashion trend - and where designers lead, interior decorators soon follow. words: Sam Wylie-Harris
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Oversized Luxury Throw in Light Pink, $300, www.roomatthebeachmalibu.com
Barneys New York Natte Cashmere Throw, $1,150, www.barneys.com
“Avoid overpowering a room with saccharine hues, and opt for more mature tones”
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ven if you don’t wear pink, there are so many facets to this rosy hue that if styled correctly, it can lighten the home without leaving it looking like a Disney-esq doll’s house. The secret is to blend, blend, blend... A balletslipper sofa, a sugar-almond cushion and a coat of pale pink gloss can be designed to shape, color and contour, and be as flattering as your favourite blush.
ROYAL FLUSH “If you’re looking to bring pink into your palette, ensure you pick your shades carefully. Avoid overpowering a room with saccharine hues, and opt for more mature tones, that will add a feminine touch without looking too girly. Deep dusky pinks are right on trend and will work perfectly for a look such as this,” says Ian Dykes, founder and director, Voyage Decoration. “If you’re opting for brighter 90 JUNE 2017
shades, introduce them in small pops on accessories, or through accent detailing such as piping. Placed alongside masculine colors, such as deep navy blues or moody greys, your scheme will be beautifully balanced and seriously stylish.” Another trick is to remember that when pink is combined with white - roses in a white vase, or scented candles on a mirrored table, for instance - it can look cool and glamorous. “As we enter into the summer months, pink continues to be one of the biggest color trends of the year,” says Philip Watkin, DFS design director. “It’s a lot more versatile than you first might think and can be used in a variety of ways. We’ve used pink fabrics on our furniture to create a contemporary and soft environment in the home. Paired with on-trend metallic, especially copper, clean white walls and touches of grey, pink - blush or even bolder fuchsia tones - will create a calm yet vibrant living space.”
Tom Dixon Deco Mohair-Cotton Pillow XO, $260, www.barneys.com
Rust-Oleum Chalked Chalk Paint, $18.99, www. emilshardware.doitbest.com
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Glendale Nail Button Swoop Arm Chair, $399, www.macys.com
“Mixing grey and pink is a popular trend for 2017, giving pink an edgier look than traditionally seen”
Baxter Blush Wool 8’x10’ Rug, $899, www.crateandbarrel.com
Hotel Collection Modern Dinnerware, $8.99 - $139.99, www.macys.com
Yankee Candle Company Fresh Cut Roses Large Jar Candle, $20, www.amazon.com
ROSE BOUQUET When it comes to updating our favorite rooms, some of us go to great lengths to shop the latest looks. And if your last dalliance was with 50 shades of grey (or darker), then the good news is you can rekindle that flame with an innocent petal pink. “Adding color such as pink to a room is an easy way to update the feel of the space,” says Lucy Ackroyd, bed linen design manager, Christy. “Our Harlow bed linen uses a classic design of large-scale flowers, digitally printed in elegant grey and pink tones. Mixing grey and pink is a popular trend for 2017, giving pink an edgier look than traditionally seen.” But if this still sounds a little too innocent and you’re after a touch more drama, pink framed by violet or black is a tempting scheme that can be dressed up to suit your space.
FEMININE VIBE When it comes to pink fabrics, we often associate it with lightweight, delicate materials, like silk. So what could be lovelier (and more practical) than introducing the shade to a scheme with items that are also strong and sturdy? Thankfully, designers are going full-on rose this season and weaving it into heavier furnishings, with wools and rugs popping up in pink, adding texture to the ‘livingscape’ and looking blooming marvellous. “Wool is naturally associated with the winter months, simply due to its cosy texture and warming properties,” says Martin Aveyard, design director, Bronte by Moon. “However, many forget that wool also regulates temperature, keeping the home cool even in the warmer months. “Consider Shetland wools in fresh and vibrant tones which instantly lift a room, brightening the decor without compromising on warmth and comfort. “Hues of pastel pinks evoke a sense of sunnier climes, and are perfect for updating a statement armchair without losing the cosy feel of wool.”
warmth and cosiness. Add pops of coral, bubble-gum pink and cyan to give interest. “Undemanding and subtle colors, like soft and blush pinks, are emerging in ‘dirtied’ and toned down versions of their former fresh counterparts, showing off the color’s versatility,” Whybrow adds. “Combine a soft pink with a slightly deeper, greyer pink and a chalky, stormy blue-grey. The softer, more feminine side of the color palette creates great contrast with the edgy blue-grey - offering a calm and soothing counterpoint. “Keeping pattern and contrast minimal invites our mind to rest, and to find a new balance between fast paced and slow living.” Top: Image by Macy’s; Circle: Decorative Oval Wall Mirror , $34.99, www.amazon.com; This image: Chic Home Rosetta 5-Piece Comforter Set, Queen, Pink, $93.09, www.amazon.com
FLAWLESS FINISH Want to go whole hog and paint your walls pink? Taking the leap can be as panic-inducing as it is exciting – especially if it doesn’t result in the photo finish you were hoping for. So you don’t get it wrong, think about the direction your room faces and how it looks when the sun shines. “Pale pink looks best in a room with abundant natural light - showing off a sense of freshness”, says Kayleigh-Ann Whybrow, senior technical color consultant, Johnstone’s Paints. “Team Rosebud, a particularly popular color this year, with white trim and furniture, to allow the color to pop. This will allow the room to have a good sense of proportion and freshness, yet retain a sense of JUNE 2017 91
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he new collection of furniture created in cooperation with Automobili Lamborghini by Riva 1920 is presented on the occasion of the Salone del Mobile. The collection is designed by Karim Rashid, the internationally famous designer, who has been inspired to merge these two worlds together. Riva 1920 shares the values of Lamborghini’s philosophy: design, innovation, cutting edge technology, emotion, attention to detail and strong heritage. A sharing of synergies between Lamborghini and its selected partners, ensures Lamborghini cooperates only with organizations and individuals who share a mission to create uniqueness; offer outstanding quality; guarantee exclusivity and authentic products; and respect the Lamborghini DNA in creating timeless pieces of art in which the brand’s strength is preserved. The result is a range of furniture inspired by Lamborghini, coming from the meeting of two brands able to link excellence and passion. Each piece of furniture is characterized by sinuous and stylish shapes, appealing through its fine workmanship and the quality of natural and genuine materials, such as walnut solid wood and black leather.
KLIP – it is characterized by smooth flowing lines and consists of a top made of solid wood and drawer fronts covered with leather. It is equipped
with a practical chest of drawers composed of three drawers assembled with dovetail joints and lateral groove for opening.
FINESSE – made of
solid wood, it is characterized by asymmetrical supports in curved and shaped plywood covered with leather, in which are fitted six shelves made of solid walnut, 5cm thickness. Finish: based on natural oil / wax of vegetable origin, with pine extracts.
“Riva 1920 shares the values of Lamborghini’s philosophy: design, innovation, cutting edge technology, emotion, attention to detail and strong heritage”
KLUTCH – upholstered chair, covered in leather with visible stitching and sinuous and enveloping forms, with a shaped structure made of solid wood. Finish: base of oil / natural wax of vegetable origin with pine extracts.
DYNAMIK – Sofa with wooden shell with support shelf running along the entire perimeter. Unique cushions for seat and back characterized by visible stitching. Finish: base of oil / natural wax of vegetable origin with pine extracts.
SPEED – Table completely made of
solid wood with table top made of glued lists and smoothed edges, characterized by an asymmetrical leg with base positioned laterally. Finish: base of oil / natural wax of vegetable origin with pine extracts. www.riva1920.it; www.lamborghini.it
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Our love of Scandi interiors shows no sign of waning - but that doesn’t mean you can’t update the theme. Gabrielle Fagan turns to home style blogger and author Niki Brantmark for inspiration
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t’s hard to escape Scandinavia’s influence on our lives - and it’s in our living rooms that it’s really made its mark. That uber-cool blend of clean lines, simple shapes and beautifullydesigned functional furniture adds up to a sophisticated, elegant look that’s proved irresistible. But just as the Scandi buzzword-of-the-moment has moved on from the Danish ‘hygge’ to the Swedish ‘lagom’ – which means ‘just the right amount’ – the vibe in interiors has evolved too, making way for more balanced, pared-back style, where comfort and quality reign supreme. That ‘less is more’ vision is perfectly understood by Niki Brantmark, a Londoner who moved to Sweden more than a decade ago. The move inspired her blog, My Scandinavian Home – and now her new book, The Scandinavian Home, opens the door to a host of distinctive spaces, including dreamy log cabins. “Scandinavian homes are renowned for their clean lines and muted colours and there’s a wonderful ease in the way they create them and apply their innate
sense of style,” Brantmark enthuses. “In general, they believe it’s better to take time layering their homes with items that tell a story and have a sense of purpose. It all helps to make their settings unique and filled with personality and beauty.” The huge popularity of the Scandi look means it can be created quickly and easily, or you can follow a more measured approach, and take your time collecting one-off finds and heirloom pieces.
SCANDI STYLE RULES Follow Niki Brantmark’s guide to creating Scandi-style decor... • Keep the look clean and fuss-free, focusing on straight lines and simple shapes. “In many homes, whether urban, country or rural dwellings, you will find only a few beautifully crafted, high-quality iconic design pieces, alongside antiques and flea market finds, all made from natural, sustainable sources.” • Stick to light, muted colours, such as white, light grey and blue, for a calm look and feel. “The 94 JUNE 2017
“Scandinavian homes are renowned for their clean lines and muted colours and there’s a wonderful ease in the way they create them and apply their innate sense of style”
bring nature indoors with plants and flowers, as well as other items found on your doorstep.
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preference is for light wood floors and white walls and ceilings which reflect the light.” • Leave windows as unobscured as possible to allow natural light to fill the room. “Scandinavians are inspired by light, having an abundance of it in summer, but so little of it in winter, so house design tends to maximise the natural light flow with large windows.” • Create interest using different textures, such as marble, wood and stone. “Nature and weather are major influences, as homes have to be made warm and cosy, not simply with log burning stoves, but also through incorporating earthy colour tones and natural materials from wood to leather, to soften the clean lines of the architecture.” • Add layers of soft materials such as cotton, linen and sheepskin, for a warm and inviting space. Forgo wall-to-wall carpets for wood flooring and a selection of small rugs. As a final finishing touch,
“Nordic principles are largely to do with quiet, understated aesthetics and surroundings,” says Kasia Wiktorowicz, at paint specialists, Valspar. “Muted mid-tones, like shades of grey, caramel or soft blue, are restful yet interesting, and help create a clean and balanced design. Chalky whites also blend quietly with these colours, so you are left with a calming interior that will rejuvenate your mind after a busy day.” “Choose a soft neutral shade for your flooring, which could be wood flooring or tile,” says Jemma Dayman, assistant buyer, Carpetright. “It’s all about introducing different tones of colour, and sheepskins or wool rugs are perfect for this look, which could be in pale hues or, for more practicality but still appropriate, earthy shades.” Statement lights are a feature in a pared back setting, and a selection of pendant lights hung over a table, unified by colour, attract the eye upwards and define a dining area, and there are many furniture companies specialising in Scandinavian style, with furniture and sheepskin rugs. Just a few small details can evoke a sense of this style. The Scandinavian Home by Niki Brantmark, photography by James Gardiner, is published by Cico Books, priced $19.45, available on www.amazon.com
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malibu living. Spanish style. Cavalleri. Tours commence as renovation continues on former Villa Malibu rental property
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acific Eagle Holdings, a San Francisco-based real estate manager known for world-class properties in premier U.S. gateway markets, announces its latest luxury residential offering, Cavalleri. Transformation of this prime Malibu rental property, formerly known as Villa Malibu, commenced last summer and after renovations complete this summer, Cavalleri will emerge as a luxurious condominium. Located on a 10-acre gated reserve just a short ride from Zuma Beach, Cavalleri will comprise 68 residences that will exude Spanish Revival charm while meeting the needs of modern-day life by balancing functionality with stylish interiors. “From the peerless amenities to the serene milieu, we expect living at Cavalleri will appeal to those looking to adopt a resort inspired lifestyle,” said Hans Galland, Senior Vice President of Development for Pacific Eagle. “There are limited condominium homes for sale in the area, and this project will provide home buying opportunities for those wanting to immerse themselves in the magic of Malibu.” Award-winning architects Edmonds + Lee will seamlessly blend architectural innovation and contemporary sensibility with a distinctly modern coastal Southern California flair. With prominence placed on eco-friendly design and sustainability, residences will include craft finishes, hardwood flooring, spa-quality bathrooms, gourmet kitchens, and open, airy floor plans. Two- and three-bedroom residences will range in size from 1,577 square feet to over 2,200 square feet, starting at $1.23M. Outside, internationally recognized landscape architect Pamela Burton will reimagine the vast
will be a haven for residents, embracing Malibu’s surrounding beauty, while remaining proximate to Southern California’s bustling nightlife, word-class dining and distinctive cultural experiences.” The picturesque location will allow residents to easily enjoy the quintessential Malibu lifestyle – surfing, hiking, biking and more. But it is not only for lovers of the great outdoors, Malibu is within a top tier school district and just a short drive to premier shopping and dining destinations including the Malibu Country Mart, Lumber Yard, Santa Monica Promenade and Rodeo Drive. “The residences are open and airy with seamless flow between the indoors and expansive outdoor terraces. Where else in Southern California can you be this close to world-famous beaches on a 10-acre reserve for under $2 million?” added John Pallante, Director for The Mark Company, the exclusive sales and marketing partner for Cavalleri. “The unique rural charm of Point Dume is just 45 minutes to Beverly Hills. The confluence of rustic charm, Malibu glamour and outdoor pursuits with access to a global city is unprecedented.” Learn more at www.cavallerimalibu.com or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
“We expect living at Cavalleri will appeal to those looking to adopt a resort inspired lifestyle” splendor of Cavalleri’s grounds and rolling hills with the incorporation of native species while paying homage to the site’s history, ecology, and geography. Cavalleri will also boast a 52-foot swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor dining pavilion, yoga terrace, two tennis courts, bocce ball court, and a meditation area. “Pacific Eagle is a forward-thinking, nimble real estate company focused on properties that provide superior amenities and an experience that’s authentic to the local community,” Galland said. “Cavalleri
Designed in partnership with Restoration Hardware, the new model exemplifies coastal laidback luxury. With prominence placed on eco-friendly design and sustainability, the model residence includes craft finishes, hardwood flooring, a spa-quality bathroom, gourmet kitchen, and an open, airy floor plan.
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ceanwide Plaza, the first North American development by prominent international developer Oceanwide Holdings, is set to become one of the most significant mixed-use developments in the history of downtown Los Angeles. Oceanwide Plaza will encompass a variety of lifestyle offerings including a new five-star Park Hyatt hotel, a collection of curated retailers and restaurants
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oceanwide Plaza will comprise three residential and hotel towers along with a seven-story lifestyle podium and a refined residential offering bringing a new level of sophistication to L.A.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports and entertainment district. Located directly adjacent to the Staples Center, Oceanwide Plaza will comprise three residential and hotel towers along with an approximately 166,000-square-foot open-air galleria creating a vibrant new shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Over 700 feet of ribbonshaped LED signage along Figueroa Street will wrap the generous lifestyle center as the characterdefining hallmark of Oceanwide Plaza, greeting local guests and travelers from all over the world. www.oceanwideplaza.com JUNE 2017 103
Rosemary Allison www.CallRosemary.com 805.491.2100 European romance mingles with California magic in resort-like Santa Rosa Valley Villa www.13475Andalusia.com Behind private gates of Hidden Meadows in the pastoral Santa Rosa Valley, this palatial Tuscan-inspired villa captures 360-degree sunlit views across lush lawns on its approximately 6.5 acre lot. Stunning two-story residence which is aptly situated as the crown on its own hilltop. Stunning two-story, recently updated residence aptly situated as the crown on its own hilltop with a 360 degree view of the eastern Santa Rosa Valley. Classic Mediterranean architectural elegance is revealed from the grand rotunda foyer with dramatic spiral staircase, archways and high ceilings to state of the art technology with marble and wide plank maple hardwood flooring. The superb resort-size backyard seems to be at the top of the world, enjoying a large pool and spa, fruit trees, lush landscaping, majestic fountain inside a circular cobble drive with specimen trees gracing the entrance drive up. Distinct features include: a gourmet chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen with commercial quality stainless appliances, a Family room with a two-story ceiling and custom walk-in wet bar, a Grand living room that opens onto a large covered outdoor patio providing panoramic views and an east wing entertainment/game room replete with a 600 bottle plus capacity custom wine room. The property is designated for horses with community riding trails and a large arena across the street. CALL or text ROSEMARY @ 805.479.7653 to view this home today. Earning impressive accolades for her breadth of knowledge, ethical practices, and expertise in negotiating, Rosemary is one of most well-respected and sought after real estate agents in the business. Offered at: $2,995,000
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SPANISH HILLS COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE + Guest house + 6 car garage + Pool house + Media room www.709ViaTerrado.com
Traditional Colonial Estate replete with majestic columns, one of the most magnificent Spanish Hills estates, elegantly situated on a corner lot on an acre - the crown jewel of this golf course country club community. Designed and built in 1996, the iconic 4 bedroomresidence supremely merges classic architecture with contemporary design. The legendary almost 8,000 square-foot compound is comprised of a 4 bedroom, 7 bath main residence, 1 bedroom and full bath guesthouse and large pool house with bath. Amenities suited to the most discerning taste - from a luxurious and sophisticated media room with theater seating. The open floor plan seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, with each room allowing guests to capture breathtaking views of the grounds. With all of its scale and grandeur, the home remains warm, and inviting, making it a unique retreat for intimate family life yet poised for large-scale entertaining. This home has a traditional floor plan w/ center entrance hall, gracious Living room, large gallery, library, formal dining •room, 6,798•eat-in SF 6,798 • 10 SF acres •kitchen 10backs acres backs to Wildwood up to Wildwood Regional Regional Park • Park Equestrian • Equestrian community community many with trails many & trails year round year round waterfall waterfall chefs & up butler’s pantry, wood paneled family room & breakfast room,with lavish master suite, gym&off master suite, play •room, Over•pool, 33,000 Overspa, 33,000 SFideal of Belgard SF of Belgard pavers pavers • Kichler • Kichler LED Light LED Posts Light • Posts Vista • LED Vista up LED Lights up Lights • 10 High • 10 Definition High Definition security security cameras cameras for entertaining & cozy private porches w/ hidden patios create a rambling wonderment of elegant living. with with Infra red Infra night redvision night vision encompassing encompassing property property Camera Camera / computer / computer serverserver rm • Agriculture rm • Agriculture well with well5,000 with gal 5,000 holding gal holding tank tank CALL or text ROSEMARY @ 805.479.7653 to view this home today. Earning impressive accolades for her breadth of knowledge, ethical • 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 andaccess expertise in off negotiating, Rosemary isremote one of most well-respected sought real estate in the&business. •practices, Dual •access Dual on & off onproperty & property • Electric • Electric remote controlled controlled property property gatesand with gates Liftmaster withafter Liftmaster motors motors • agents Residential • Residential Agriculture & Agriculture Offered at onlymeters $2,399,000 Electric Electric meters • 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.