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Broad’s way: Paramount movie queen and Hollywood “scenestar” Marlene Dietrich was the first woman to wear pants in the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Polo Lounge. “You don’t tell this woman she can’t come in,” notes Robert S. Anderson, great-grandson of the hotel’s founder, in his book, The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows: The First 100 Years.
RIDING HIGH THE POLO LOUNGE HAS BEEN STEALING SCENES—AND CAUSING THEM—FOR 75 YEARS. BY SPENCER BECK
Cell phones? How bourgeois. In 1941, when the Beverly Hills Hotel’s El Jardin restaurant morphed into the instantly legendary Polo Lounge, pink phones were brought to your table on a silver tray and plugged into your tableside jack. The hotel operator then connected your call, thank you.
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Those were the days when power had a little flair in Hollywood, long before Instagram and Snapchat made fame a universal (read: dreary) fifteen-minute commodity. Named for a polo-playing clique that included Walt Disney, Darryl Zanuck, and Spencer Tracy, pals of the
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hotel’s then-owner, Hernando Courtwright, the high-style commissary famous for its McCarthy Salad and Dutch Apple Pancakes became grand/ ground zero for Hollywood’s swell set, including “don’t mess with me” movie stars like Marlene Dietrich, who briskly checked out of
the hotel when the restaurant refused to seat her wearing her trademark slacks (they quickly changed their policy), and Frank Sinatra, who, in 1966, when politely asked to quiet down by art collector Frederick Weisman in the next booth, hurled one of those iconic phones at the
stunned gentleman, who almost died as a result. Fun stuff. Even today, the Polo Lounge attracts celebs and mere mortals looking for a connection to Hollywood’s exciting, pink-hued golden era. Just remember, in 2016 you have to step outside and make your own phone calls… if you must.
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The last, incandescent flicker of Hollywood’s great golden age lives on, not in the shady confines of Bel-Air, but rather on a small, cobblestone street in the heart of Paris’s immaculate, gleaming sixteenth arrondissement. This July 1, Olivia de Havilland, the oldest living actor who has won an Academy Award (make that two, in fact), celebrates her 100th birthday a stone’s throw
from the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Somehow fitting. Elegant but famously feisty, de Havilland, most renowned for her role as Melanie in Gone With the Wind (and the only living cast member of that original megamovie), not only won Best Actress Oscars for To Each His Own (1946) and The Heiress (1949), she also broke cinematic ground for her part in the much
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lauded The Snake Pit (1948), a brave portrayal completely devoid of glamour that pointed up the horrors of U.S. mentalhealth institutions at the time. More significantly, de Havilland changed Hollywood history forever when, in 1943, she dared to take Warner Bros. to court when the studio refused to allow her out of her contract. The win for the actress remains one of the
most far-reaching legal rulings in Hollywood—the resulting “seven-year rule,” in fact, is still known as the De Havilland Law. Even the star’s long-estranged sister, the late Joan Fontaine (the two are the only siblings ever to have won lead Academy Awards), would later comment, “Hollywood owes a lot to Olivia.” And so does the great movie-going public. Bon anniversaire.
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This spring, make a bang with punchy prints and psychedelic patterns. Georgette Gigi top ($1,195) and Georgette Jeanne skirt ($1,480), Stella McCartney. 8823 Beverly Blvd., LA, 310-273-7051; stella mccartney.com. Capri Wrap bracelet, Vita Fede ($250). Twelve Street, 1201 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-765-3309; vitafede.com. Leather floral booties, Fendi ($1,295). 201 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310623-3420; fendi.com
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SCENE 51 // beautY and the best H’wood star-turned-digital darling Gwyneth Paltrow expands her goop empire by tapping into her ever-glowing fan base.
54 // boWled over The boys from Patina are out and the gals from The Lucques Group are in! Will the Hollywood Bowl ever be the same?
56 // avant guardian LA arts pioneer Claire Falkenstein gets a long overdue career retrospective.
58 // Food ForWard At Little Pine bistro, Moby proves diet + passion = cuisine art.
60 // leading ladY Hollywood actress/activist Geena Davis talks changing up the industry.
With their tenth LA studio, the biker chicks behind SoulCycle fête year 10 of a fitness revolution.
64 // soCial butterFlY This June, LA’s much-buzzedabout Chrysalis Butterfly Ball turns the big 1-5!
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Dazzling duo Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig take the next step with the launch of Marchesa footwear.
84 // BAUBLING OVER
With Highland Park Bowl, 1993 Group rolls a perfect frame.
LA A-list fave Sydney Evan launches a nostalgic capsule collection.
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86 // GALVAN-IZED!
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88 // WONDER WOMEN
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80 // IF THE SHOE FITS… Fashion powerhouse Marchesa gets a(nother) foot in the door with its first-ever luxury shoe collection.
82 // RODEO RIDES AGAIN Melrose and Robertson? Rodeo Drive is back, baby.
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Smart, smokin’ (and funny as hell), badass action star Kate Beckinsale goes all Jane Austen on us.
102 // SUPERNOVA! This season’s pyrotechnic fashion manifests in energetic explosions of color, hallucinogenic prints, and big-bang silhouettes.
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Music man/ animal rights activist Moby puts dietary passion into practice with his new restaurant, Little Pine.
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110 // SAVING FACE New high-tech antiaging regimes can’t promise a return to the skin you had in your 20s. But morepersonalized product ranges can make us look extremely good for our age. Five testers went in search of lost youth…
116 // HUMANE INSTINCTS As commerce becomes increasingly cutthroat and profitability is championed at any cost, is there room in the economic equation for kindness, conscience, and humane values? Many business leaders are putting their hands on their hearts and saying yes.
Girl power! From action-star to rom-com royalty, Kate Beckinsale dishes up the secret to her formidable range as an actress—all while maintaining her irresistible British wit. Dress, Valentino (price on request). 324 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2470103; valentino.com. Spike Kinetic earrings, Alexis Bittar ($375). 8383 W. 3rd St., LA, 323-951-9803; alexisbittar.com. 18k pink-gold and whitediamond stacked ring ($14,968) and 18k whitegold and white-diamond laser-cut square double ring ($8,664), Dauphin. maisondauphin.com
SPACE 123 // HIP POP Too-cool interiors firm Consort debuts an only-in-LA storefront for Hollywood’s millennial movers and shakers.
124 // E-LUXE Antiques aficionados are abuzz for RubyLUX, a new online marketplace for luxury vintage.
126 // STREET SMART This spring, the Eastside’s coolest street art fair goes west to WeHo.
128 // THAT AJA MOMENT Find your inner om at LA’s most secluded private retreat.
The craze for in-studio cycling goes global as Peloton reinvents the wheel.
132 // URBANE RENEWAL Following movie-star makeovers, LA’s top hotels get ready for their spring close-ups.
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Interior design firm-turned-hot shop Consort is painting the town colorful.
The city’s top home stager debuts made-in-LA furniture.
136 // HEAD TO THE HILLS… ...Specifically, to jewel-like Bel-Air, where hidden gems shine amidst the seclusion.
138 // LIGHTS, CAMERA, ALOHA! Forget Sundance: This spring, escape to Shangri-La, at Maui’s laid-back, A-list film fest.
140 // THE GUIDE These hotels, homes, and design shops keep Angelenos living beautifully.
Bridal 145 // DIvInE DETAILS LA’s wedding bells are ringing! Hitch up with supreme style in the high season of matrimony.
aNd FiNallY… 160 // FAnCY nAnCY LA fashionista Louise Roe takes a look back at the late Nancy
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It’s not the women In my lIfe… it’s the life in my women. Thank you, Mae West, for the paraphrase, and welcome to our annual Women’s issue. This spring, we celebrate with feverish fun all the gals in LA who enliven our city, from Santa Monica to Silver Lake. First up: our cover star, Kate Beckinsale! Who can resist a beautiful, badass Brit chick with chic for days? Funny. Cheeky. Smart. Complicated. That’s my kind of woman, frankly. (Plus, she smokes when she feels like it. Counterintuitive to today’s Puritanical point of view—I find that sexy.) I can’t stand prissy women, and there are none in my personal or professional life. Thank God. It’s worth lifting the veil once a year and calling out a few of the don’t-mess-with-me dames who help create our magazine every month. Here in LA, our publisher, Alison Miller, is a force to be reckoned with. When I’m not butting heads with her (such is the biz vs. edit model since time immemorial), I do my damnedest to crack her up. As another Kate (Hepburn, that is) once said, “If you can’t laugh, you might as well slit your throat.” Alison gets it! Lovely, talented Ramona Saviss, our deputy
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editor, keeps everything running, despite my attempts to overwhelm her with endless tasks, both consequential and trivial. Ramona is a model of “can-do” equanimity. I fear at some point she may well snap, but she hasn’t yet. Our VP of creative and fashion, Ann Song, a longtime colleague and friend, is as tough as she is talented. Ann’s obsessive attention to detail and excellence can occasionally irritate the uninitiated. My point of view: When someone is good, who cares? Bring it! I can’t leave out my boss in New York, Chief Editorial and Creative Officer Mandi Norwood. On a personal level, I can’t think of anything I’d rather do than hang—couple of drinks in hand—with this other badass, funny-as-hell Brit. Mandi’s laugh is infectious. Professionally, there are some rollicking “Devil Wears Burberry” moments, which I perversely relish (and which Mandi knows I adore). Reminds me of the good old days in publishing. Out of an abundance of caution, I’ll leave our owner and CEO, both women, out of the mix here. I love them too much to provoke their good natures and risk being handed that
appropriately colored pink slip for my famously snarky attitude, or “snark charm,” as I prefer to think of it. At the end of the day, women have it all over men. They’re much more sensible, clever—once you figure out how to maneuver all the Venusian obstacles. Even in love. In that regard, I often joke that gay men are impossible (I’m gay). To catch a top-of-the-line mate you have to be handsome, smart, successful, witty, and sexy like a porn star. Oh, and don’t forget a flat stomach! Very important. Women aren’t so shallow. I’m quite certain Georgina Chapman (see “If the Shoe Fits,” page 80), the beautiful and talented designer who also happens to be married to Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, could care less about HW’s stomach. As it should be! Bless her and all women! Okay, off to do some crunches… Cheers,
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Hanging (with a) ten! Riding the awards season wave at the Weinstein Oscars viewing party with my favorite partner-in-fun, JP Reps’ CEO, Jorge Perez; celeb-rating the Serapian Milano boutique on Rodeo Drive with Serapian’s Managing Director, Monica Dastin, and Los Angeles Confidential Associate Publisher Valerie Robles.
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It’s reIgnIng (wo)men! As serendipity would have it, on the eve of our annual Women of Influence issue, I received a beautiful coffee table book for my birthday: Barbie: The Icon (thanks, Nicolas!). Pouring through the gorgeous pages ignited so many nostalgic childhood memories, despite my often conflicted feelings about the dolls and the impossible beauty standards they have historically presented. As I read on, I realized that it was time to give Barbie a second chance. In fact, her very existence was launched by a woman of vision, Ruth Handler, who in 1959, and for the first time in history, created an adult-bodied doll, one which represented what young women could aspire to be. Neither her husband, Elliot (then the CEO of Mattel), nor his directors were enthusiastic about moving away from infant-styled toys. Yet, with more than 1 billion Barbies having been sold worldwide to date, and with one purchased every three seconds, its success has been undeniable... A retrospective look at Barbie is, in many ways, a historical reference that sheds light on the changing culture,
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politics, gender roles, and consumer habits of the time. Despite an assumed emphasis on fashion and nurturing careers, Barbie was first and foremost a role model, a rebel who challenged presumed maternal and domestic roles. In fact, since her debut, she’s represented more than 150 careers and encouraged three generations of young women to dream and aspire. Barbie the astronaut was released in 1965, and the decades that followed saw Barbie as a presidential candidate, doctor, Unicef ambassador, military sergeant, Nascar driver, rap musician, and pilot. At the start of this year, Mattel announced the addition of alternative skin tones and body types (tall, curvy, petite) for Barbie. The company also continues to educate in areas such as conservation with the BCause line of dolls, environmentally focused Barbies manufactured using exclusively recycled materials. A long time coming: Barbie has officially entered the new millennium! For references of inspiration and accomplishment, the women featured in this issue need look no further than themselves. Each in her own right is boundary-breaking, a
glass-ceiling buster, including our talented cover star, Kate Beckinsale, who is known for her action-star roles and generosity to charities such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Habitat For Humanity. As we celebrate the many brilliant women of LA this month and next, it is our honor to co-sponsor several high-profile events, each led by a fantastically talented woman, such as Susan Rosen, president of Friends of Greystone’s board of directors and producer of the Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance (April 30–May 1); Stephanie Allain, director of the LA Film Fest (June 1–9); and Judy Walker, director of LA’s Taste of the Nation (June 5). We’re looking forward to a lovely late spring full of inspiring festivities while celebrating an endless number of gifted, capable, and iconic women in Los Angeles! Cheers,
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Kicking off awards season with Associate Publisher Valerie Robles, cover star Mark Ronson, and Deputy Editor Ramona Saviss at our Grammy Awards party at Exchange LA; arriving at the Los Angeles Confidential–sponsored Weinstein Company Oscars viewing party with Steven Neu.
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Jojo Moyes
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Sarah Gorelick
Adrienne Reed
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Ramy Brook
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Jessica MacGowan Goebert
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Ronit Raphael
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Jerry Hall
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Beth Baeck
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Maureen Mahon
Michelle Morris
Kate Carlson
Muriel Jackson
Christine M. Stahlberg
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Elizabeth Lagatta
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Los Angeles Confidential magazine kicked off Grammy Awards weekend in style with an exuberant dance party hosted by cover star Mark Ronson—whose blockbuster album Uptown Special and smash hit “Uptown Funk” earned him three 2016 Grammy nominations and one well-deserved win for Record of the Year at the anticipated ceremony. CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka sponsored the bash, held at Exchange LA nightclub in Downtown. The packed house enjoyed beats by DJ beeFOWL, visual aesthetics by street artist Archer One, as well as a surprise performance to “Uptown Funk” by hip-hop dance troupe i.aM.mE, winners of America’s Best Dance Crew.
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Attendees enjoyed custom Grammy-inspired cocktails by CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka.
Dance crew i.aM.mE performed to “Uptown Funk” before Ronson and the crowd.
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Los Angeles Confidential kicked off Grammy weekend with a Downtown dance party.
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LA’s leading philanthropists gathered at The Beverly Wilshire for the sixth biennial UNICEF Ball, presented by Louis Vuitton. The evening commemorated the launch of Louis Vuitton for UNICEF, a global partnership committed to supporting children who have suffered from disease, natural disasters, and abuse. High-profile supporters in attendance included David Beckham, honored with the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Leadership Award, and Mariah Carey, who performed a number of her greatest hits before the star-studded crowd.
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Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana celebrated its sleepwear-inspired Spring 2016 collection with an uber-glam pajama party at Chateau Marmont. The dreamlike event, hosted by fashion writer/editor and New York Times bestselling author Derek Blasberg, brought forth fashionistas like Rachel Zoe, Jessica Alba, and Poppy Delevingne.
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The Art of Elysium, which provides fine and performing arts programs for critically ill children, held its ninth annual Heaven Gala at 3LABS in Culver City. Presented by designer Vivienne Westwood and her husband Andreas Kronthaler, the event honored actress Finola Hughes and artist Russell Young with the prestigious Spirit of Elysium award. Celebrity advocates Johnny Depp and Amber Heard also joined the philanthropic A-list crowd to show support for the organization’s mission.
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Beauty and the Best HOLLYWOOD STARTURNED-DigiTAL DARLiNg Gwyneth Paltrow ExpANDS HER gOOp EmpiRE bY TAppiNg iNTO HER EVERgLOWiNg FAN bASE.
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nvious of Gwyneth E Paltrow’s glow-from-within skin? Stop it! The launch of goop by Juice Beauty gives beauty fiends worldwide clickable entry to a beauty regimen that is Paltrow– approved. The multifaceted A-list actress/blogger/ supermom just debuted a line of luxe skincare loaded up with au naturel ingredients like apple and aloe. Natch. “We literally did not rest until we had a set of six products that are, quite simply… perfect,” insists Paltrow of her melting cleanser, replenishing night cream, revitalizing day moisturizer, enriching oil, exfoliating instant facial, and perfecting eye cream. Paltrow’s famously shy M.O. makes the widespread panic over her goop platform even more intriguing. Of course, she uses her celebrity to create enough stickiness for the site, and her perfect just-left-the-beach blond locks and try-to-guess-her-age skin certainly help brand her burgeoning empire—one which centers around a pure and squeaky-clean îî
Goop scoop: This spring, Gwynnie fans get another line of GP-approved (read: organic) products promising the fountain of youth.
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lifestyle (Hollywood be damned!), and which she personally curates and marks with a gp stamp of approval. Ah, star power. But, the truth is, the minimalistic luxury lifestyle Paltrow promotes was not a moneymaker until turnaround queen Lisa Gersh, the brand’s CEO since 2014, entered the scene. Gersh pushed Paltrow to diversify her marketplace and create a revenue stream with goop-branded partnerships and products. A Martha Stewart Living
expat, Gersh knows the power of a single “femme-trepreneur.” The key ingredient? No other e-commerce and digital platform has access to an A-lister like Paltrow. All of the products she approves in a “good, clean, goop” way ooze simplicitymeets-chic, from barely there T-shirts that are closet staples, to one-off collaborations with quietly cool designers such as Monrow. But the main focus for Paltrow has always been beauty—paired with wellness. Says Paltrow, “We have always been
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outspoken here at goop about concerns over the toxic ingredients used in [beauty] products, an industry that operates without regulation.” The actress took her fashion icon status, in fact, and put her mantra where her mouth is by partnering with Juice Beauty, the superstars of non-toxic makeup and skincare. Goop, synonymous with all-natural luxury, allowed Juice to bring “organic to the next level.” GP approves— and apparently so do legions of her fans: Om-men! goop.com
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“Femme-trepreneur”: Gwyneth Paltrow, the face that launched a thousand celebritylifestyle brands, has diversified her marketplace to include pop-up shops across the US, like the one she did in Dallas in 2014 (left), and a new beauty line (below). bottom: Paltrow shoots the ad campaign for Skincare by goop.
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BOWLED OVER
Local foodie queens (FROM LEFT) Caroline Styne and Suzanne Goin start their reign over LA’s summer-staple concert venue, the Hollywood Bowl (BELOW), and turn it into a food and wine destination.
“WE’D LOVE TO LURE PEOPLE IN WITH THE FOOD, WINE, AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE... AND THE PLUS IS THE MUSIC!” — CAROLINE
Not just a hot dog: The Bowl goes casual-luxe with shareable dishes like curried cauliflower, potatoes with crème fraîche, and hanger steak with Roquefort butter. RIGHT: The Marketplace offers sushi and other take-away items (plus wine!) for the ultimate adults-only picnic.
STYNE
There’s a major changing of the guard at LA’s premier summer hot spot, the Hollywood Bowl. Starting with this summer season, which kicks off June 18, Bowl-goers will be able to taste the difference. LA dining queens chef Suzanne Goin and wine director Caroline Styne, both 49, of The Lucques Group, were brought in during the offseason to overhaul the 94-year-old institution’s food and beverage program—all of it. “We definitely wanted to put our mark on everything,” says Styne, and the dynamic James Beard Award-winning duo has done just that: The wine bar will be run by A.O.C.—natch—and the Pool Circle by higher-end Lucques, while two marketplaces based on The Larder will feature build-yourown picnic foods and wine. But, the biggest difference will be the rooftop restaurant, Backyard at the Bowl. Here, Goin will serve up more shareable, casual fare (than the preceding steakhouse concept). “I’ve never been a super fancy person, or a fancy cook,” says Goin. “It’s really more about having delicious food in that environment, like sitting in someone’s cool Hollywood Hills backyard.” That’s not all—major changes are coming to the concessions, as well. “We’ll incorporate LA street food, giving everything a little more personality,” says Styne. Goin, who grew up in the Hollywood Hills, currently lives within walking distance of the Bowl. “It’s something I would have never dreamed up,” she says. “[The Bowl] has always been a part of my life and such an important part of LA.” Now, she and Styne are an important part of it. hollywoodbowl.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY DYLAN + JENI (STYNE AND GOIN, FOOD); COURTESY OF THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION (HOLLYWOOD BOWL)
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While most famous for her large-scale sculptures, Claire Falkenstein (1908–1997), one of America’s most experimental and prolific 20th-century artists, innovated techniques and styles in an enormous variety of media. This spring, her first full museum retrospective, at the Pasadena Museum of California Art, will bring to light her range: The 67 pieces on display will represent her work in sculpture, painting, drawing, lithography, jewelrymaking, glass-working, and more. Standout pieces include Orbit the Earth (1963), a nine-panel painting almost 20 feet wide, depicting an entire abstract map of the earth, and Fluids in Motion, also called Circuit (1947), a sculpture of relief-carved Plexiglas mounted onto painted wood and illuminated with fluorescent light. Such a diverse body of work bespeaks a panoramic talent, says the show’s curator, Jay Belloli, who cites several Falkenstein “firsts”— the first to create abstract ceramic sculpture (in the late ’30s); the first to paint on curved aluminum (a decade later); and among the first to experiment with different shapes for her canvases and frames. “She innovated so quickly,” he says. “She took chances at every turn.” It’s a spirit LA helped foster—the city freed Falkenstein (who lived and worked in California for much of her life, including her last 34 years in Venice) to experiment without the strictures of long-held artistic traditions.“The vastness of LA creates an incredible variety of art,” says Belloli—an ethos perfectly personified. April 17–September 11, 490 E. Union St., 626-568-3665; pmcaonline.org
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Over the course of her 70-year career, Claire Falkenstein exhibited at the crème de la crème of the world’s art centers: The Louvre, Tate, Whitney, Met, and LA’s LACMA, MOCA, and Hammer Museum. Barcelona #2, 1949, seen here, lives at LA’s Jack Rutberg Fine Arts, Falkenstein’s longtime West Coast gallery space.
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VEGANISM... OR SCIENTOLOGY!”—MOBY
and a “cassoulet” featuring homemade, seitan-based Italian sausage. Though his beliefs are unyielding, Moby, a Los Feliz resident who has been a vegan since 1987, is neither didactic nor militant. While there are other celebrity proponents of dietary reform—such as Arnold Schwarzenegger (of all people…), who recently espoused substituting meat out of the general diet one to two days a week—Moby prefers to implement his ideals by “attraction rather than promotion,” he says. “There’s something really powerful about taking someone into a beautiful space and serving them beautiful food surrounded by beautiful people… and [the food] just happens to be vegan!” 2870 Rowena Ave., LA, 323-741-8148; little pinerestaurant.com
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“Everybody apart from sociopaths and psychopaths loves animals,” says music superstar Moby, 50, who recently opened Little Pine, a vegan restaurant housed in “a beautiful, oddball” Art Deco building on Silver Lake’s Rowena Avenue. To the detriment of sociopaths and psychopaths, all of Little Pine’s proceeds—as well as the profits from its retail arm—go to benefit a wide roster of animal rights organizations, among them the Humane Society of the United States, Animal Legal Defense Fund, and PETA. Activism in a restaurant, however, starts with the food. In addition to fried and roasted vegetables and myriad salads, Little Pine’s organic, locally sourced, Mediterranean–inspired fare also includes heartier dishes, such as a Shepherd’s Pie made with beluga lentils,
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Hollywood actress/activist Geena Davis talks cHanging up tHe industry.
Gender and Media, which works to implement diversity into children’s media. With a focus on equality in showbiz, Davis will appear in the spotlight in her next film, Marjorie Prime, opposite Lois Smith, Tim Robbins, and Jon Hamm, later this year. On Thelma & Louise: Nobody had any clue the reaction it would get. We all knew that it was an
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incredibly well-written script, and it was unusual that there were two really great female parts. A lot changed for me after that movie—it was a big eye-opener [to] how women felt empowered by the female characters, how unusual that was, and how powerful media images can impact people. On focusing on children’s media: [The media] is training kids from the beginning to have
an unconscious bias, and teaching them that girls do not take up half the space in the world because they profoundly don’t [appear] in the entertainment industry. On launching the Bentonville Film Festival: We had almost 40,000 attendees [last year] and can expect double that this year. We had 45 films in competition and almost 95 percent of them got distribution!
On promoting films made by women and minorities: We are the only film festival in the world that gives guaranteed distribution to our winners. It’s incredibly commercial to include more diversity—studies show movies make more money if the cast is more diverse and has more female characters. So it’s all inevitable—but let’s just make sure it happens quickly!
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Girls just want to have film! A women’s rights pioneer in her own right, Geena Davis attends a screening of Suffragette at the BFI London Film Festival last fall.
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Academy Award winner Geena Davis is at the top of her H’wood game. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Thelma & Louise, for which she earned her second Oscar nom, Davis, 60, talks female empowerment and launching both the Bentonville Film Festival (the second iteration of the Arkansas-based fest takes place May 3–8) and the Geena Davis Institute on
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“Our riders come for their bodies but stay for the breakthroughs,” says SoulCycle cofounder Elizabeth Cutler of the LA cycling phenomenon. below: A motivational message in the studio.
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While NY may be the city for work-a-holics, LA is the city for work-out-a-holics. It’s no surprise that New York–founded SoulCycle made its way to the best coast and hit the ground running. Today, the cult-favorite cycling class launched by Elizabeth Cutler, 48, and Julie Rice, 45 (an ex-Hollywood agent for stars such as JLo), spans across the
city with 10 LA studios, including the latest at Downtown’s Level Furnished Living, and with two more in the works in Westlake and Calabasas. Here, they discuss ten years of soul-oriented fitness, and how they’re continuing to make LA spin. Did you know SoulCycle would take off in
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LA like it did? julie rice: In LA, exercise is social. SoulCycle was always intended to be more than just a 45-minute workout. We wanted to build a community of like-minded individuals. I knew that would resonate with Angelenos because that’s where I found my first fitness community so many years ago. When did you know
you were on to something? elizabeth cutler: One
of the defining moments was when we celebrated the one-year anniversary of our West Hollwood studio. Everyone had told us we could not scale this business across the country, so at the anniversary, when dozens of riders came up to us and told us, “SoulCycle changed my
relationship, my career, my life…”—we knew we could scale the magic. What makes SoulCycle stand out from the rest? ec: It was created to make fitness joyful. It is a movement. lt isn’t just a workout, but a total mind-body experience. Our riders come for their bodies but stay for the breakthroughs. soul-cycle.com
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With the debut of their tenth LA studio, the biker chicks behind SoulCyCle fête yeAr 10 of A fitness revoLution.
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SOCIAL BUTTERFLY THIS JUNE, LA’S MUCH-BUZZEDABOUT CHRYSALIS BUTTERFLY BALL TURNS THE BIG 1-5!
The Butterfly Ball, which supports nonprofit Chrysalis in assisting the homeless and impoverished gain employment and find self-sufficiency, has morphed into one of the city’s premiere annual charity events, with a roster of celeb supporters. We tapped the organization’s A-list champs as they gear up for the 15th annual fundraiser (last year’s event broke an all-time record by raising a whopping $1.4 million to help end homelessness in LA), which will be held at a private estate in Mandeville Canyon on June 11. changelives.org
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“What inspires me about Chrysalis’s work is the fact that the vulnerable men and women who come to us have not given up on themselves—and have the guts to try and the strength of character to hope and work hard for a better life.” —HAYWARD KAISER,
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“CHRYSALIS GIVES HOMELESS PEOPLE THE TOOLS TO BECOME SELF-SUSTAINABLE CITIZENS… AND HUMAN BEINGS.” — OLIVIA
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CHANCES. I WOULDN’T BE ALIVE IF I DIDN’T HAVE A LOT MORE CHANCES THAN THAT.” — GAVIN ROSSDALE
“MORE THAN FIFTEEN YEARS AGO, I FELL IN LOVE WITH CHRYSALIS AND ITS PHILOSOPHY OF GIVING A
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“IT’S THE SIMPLEST PROCESS IMAGINABLE. YOU JUST WALK IN THE DOOR AND YOU GET HELP.” —SETH MACFARLANE
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This spring, an LA institution is reimagined and restored. Highland Park Bowl, formerly a salt-of-theearth-meets-hipster-beloved bowling haunt on the Eastside, now flaunts a city-chic vibe and have-it-all amenities. Originally opened in 1927, during Prohibition, the space formerly known as Mr. T’s Bowl has been given a revamp by 1933 Group (known for LA hot spots Sassafras, La Cuevita, Bigfoot Lodge, Thirsty Crow, and more). Updates include eight restored bowling lanes, a live music stage, dueling bars, and a music room named Mr. T’s (homage to the historic space’s former owner, Joseph “Mr. T” Teresa, an Italian immigrant by way of Louisiana, who bought the property in 1966). With a nod to the bowling alley’s history, the renovations are inspired by the property’s original Spanish Revival aesthetic. “1933 Group’s ongoing philosophy is to embrace the history and nostalgia of Los Angeles through its bars, and Highland Park Bowl is no exception,” says Director of Operations for 1933 Group, Jared Mort. The revamp includes an updated menu inspired by Mr. T’s Italian roots, including spicy sausages and wood-fired Neapolitan– style pizzas. With a focus on nightlife, the bar’s craft cocktail program will highlight playful twists on classic libations—standouts include the Modern Washout, an elevated version of the French Martini, and The Dude Abides, a play on a White Russian—and a bow to LA’s most beloved bowler, the Big Lebowski. The perfect strike! 5621 N. Figueroa St., LA; 1933group.com
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Eastside sipsters: Highland Park Bowl’s cocktail menu rolls strike after strike with hipped-up renditions of popular cocktails, such as the Modern Washout (a bowling term for a certain setup of pins), a Mexican twist on the French Martini that combines Sino Reposado tequila, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, pineapple gomme syrup, raspberry purée, and lemon juice.
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art ever since. 456 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-271-9400; gagosian.com
A+D
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located in downtown’s Arts district, A+d is the only lA-based museum that continuously exhibits progressive architecture and design. 900 E. Fourth St., LA, 213-346-9734; aplusd.org
BLUM & POE part of an international trio of contemporary galleries, blum & poe is lA’s premier destination for abstract art. 2727 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 310-836-2062; blumandpoe.com
ThE BrOAD discover prominent post-war and contemporary art at the broad, a sprawling, 120,000square-foot museum founded by philanthropists eli and edythe broad to showcase their expansive private collection. 221 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-2326200; thebroad.org
GAGOSIAN GALLErY
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part of a global network of 15 galleries, gagosian gallery was introduced to lA in the ‘80s and has been a destination for premier modern and contemporary
for a uniquely intimate theatrical experience, catch a show at lA’s nonprofit geffen playhouse, which has played host to notable actors like Jason Alexander, Annette bening, neil patrick harris, Martin short, and many others. 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 310-208-2028; geffenplayhouse.com
ThE GETTY CENTEr perched atop a hill overlooking its famed central garden, the getty center offers exquisite european and American art against a backdrop of modern design and breathtaking city views. 1200 Getty Center Dr., LA, 310-440-7300; getty.edu
GrAMMY MUSEUM for music enthusiasts, the grammy Museum is a mustsee, presenting interactive exhibits that celebrate music’s creative process, the art and technology behind making records, and the history of the grammy award. 800 W. Olympic Blvd. A245, LA, 213-765-6800; grammymuseum.org
GrIffITh OBSErvATOrY seated majestically atop Mount hollywood, the iconic griffith observatory offers guests a close look at the cosmos through telescopes, exhibits, and live shows in the samuel oschin planetarium. 2800 E. Observatory Road, LA, 213-473-0800; griffith observatory.org
hAMMEr MUSEUM the most high-profile of uclA’s three public-arts institutions, westwood’s hammer Museum features cutting-edge lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and musical performances in addition to a rotating roster of internationally renowned exhibitions. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 310-443-7000; hammer.ucla.edu
hONOr frASEr situated adjacent to culver city on la cienega boulevard, honor fraser is a modern art gallery noted for its edgy paintings, sculptures, digital media, and collages. 2622 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 310837-0191; honorfraser.com
Brit ChiC All the world’s a stage... On April 23, the 10th annual Brit Week at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will honor the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death with performances of the Bard’s most beloved stage shows. Entitled “Murder, Lust & Madness,” the collection of plays—which includes Othello and Romeo and Juliet—will be directed, written, and produced by renowned Shakespeare
POP-UP IN PALM SPRINGS! Imagine the perfect convergence of art, architecture and nature. 360 degree views of snow-capped mountains surrounded by palm trees. A true Desert Oasis. Imago Galleries more closely resembles a boutique museum than private art gallery and is quickly becoming the Desert’s premier party venue. Now offered to luxury brands, corporate event planners and location scouts, the sculpture garden (featuring renowned artist Dale Chihuly) is the perfect locale to view a concert under the stars, dance at a moonlit wedding, and may be used for film or television production. Celebrate Life in the Desert!
expert Louis Fantasia, and will star 28 actors, among them Sir Patrick Stewart, Ioan Gruffud, and Patricia Heaton. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills;
45-450 California 74, Palm Desert, 760-776-9890; imagogalleries.com
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Well-done! Taste the international flavors of Los Angeles at Picnic LA. Helmed by industry veterans Brad Zions (Lemonade), Eliot Silver (Vice F&B), and Noah Ellis (Top Round), Culver City’s hot new restaurant combines the premium quality of an upscale, seasonally rotating menu with the relaxed feel of fast-casual service (in true picnic style, you can pick an entrée and sides and build your meal). Diners can expect innovative twists on familiar classics— olive-oil poached salmon, chicken tagine, roasted veg,
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9646 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-205-8990; crustaceanbh.com
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LACMA
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Standing as the largest art museum on the West Coast, LACMA offers Angelenos a look at more than 120,000 works, spanning from antiquity to the present day. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 323-857-6000; lacma.org
A consistently popular Hollywood attraction, this theme park invites residents and tourists to go behind the scenes of a working movie studio, while experiencing heart-racing rides that pay tribute to blockbuster films. 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, 800-8648377; universalstudios hollywood.com
LIK BEVERLY HILLS Lik Beverly Hills is one of 14 galleries helmed by worldrenowned photographer Peter Lik, who is best known for his panoramic landscapes. 319 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2859705; lik.com
LoS AngELES MuSIC CEntER One of the nation’s largest performing arts centers, this celebrated venue includes the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theatre, and Mark Taper Forum. 135 N. Grand Ave., LA, 213-972-0777; musiccenter.org
MoCA Housing significant and challenging contemporary art created after 1940, MOCA offers an ambitious program of exhibitons and educational programs. 250 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-6266222; moca.org
WALLIS AnnEnBERg Nestled in the heart of Beverly Hills, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts offers first-rate theater, dance, and music in a magnificent 70,000-square-foot venue. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-246-3800; thewallis.org
Dining ALIMEnto A soulful Italian restaurant with small and large plates, Alimento is also known for its handcrafted pastas and extensive wine list. 1710 Silver Lake Blvd., LA, 323-9282888; alimentola.com
BEStIA Head downtown to Bestia, a multi-regional Italian dining destination helmed by the husband-and-wife team of
chef Ori Menashe and pastry chef Genevieve Gergis. 2121 E. Seventh Pl., LA, 213-5145724; bestiala.com
CECConI’S An internationally-renowned restaurant, Cecconi’s serves Northern Italian dishes in a modern-chic setting on the buzzy corner of Melrose Avenue and Robertson Boulevard. 8764 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-432-2000; cecconis westhollywood.com
CRAIg’S Known for its honey-truffle chicken, this elegant eatery is a hot spot for celebrity sightings. 8826 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-2761900; craigs.la
CRoSSRoAdS KItCHEn Celebrity chef Tal Ronnen serves up unconventional Mediterranean vegan cuisine in an upscale setting. 8284 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-7829245; crossroadskitchen.com
Cut True to its name, this Wolfgang Puck steakhouse, located within The Beverly Wilshire, is a cut above. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-8500; wolfgangpuck.com
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Crustacean Beverly Hills, with its awardwinning “Walk on Water” sunken aquarium, has received international recognition for Chef Helene An’s innovative Euro-Vietnamese fusion cuisine. The Beverly Hills institution remains a popular spot for A-listers after two decades due to its legendary Secret Kitchen® dishes, such as the AN’s Famous Garlic Noodles® and cutting-edge bar program (Red Hour). A Hollywood hot spot, celebs such as Macy Gray, Billy Joel, and American Idol winners have been seen playing the piano at Crustacean’s bar & lounge.
and more. 9900 Culver Blvd., Culver City, 310-838-3388,
dan tana’s A true Hollywood landmark, Dan Tana’s serves megasized Italian classics against a backdrop of checkered tablecloths and red leather booths. 19071 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-275-9444; dantanas restaurant.com
Gjelina A Venice staple, this favorite Westside brunch spot focuses on veggie-loaded farm-to-table plates. 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310-450-1429; gjelina.com
Gracias madre Inspired by Mexico, chef Chandra Gilbert offers customers haute vegan cuisine made with ingredients sourced from local organic farms. 8905 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323-978-2170; graciasmadreweho.com
HerrinGbone Former “Top Chef” Brian Malarkey is guided by a “fish-meats-field” culinary philosophy, serving fresh seafood at this Santa Monica hot spot. 1755 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 310-971-4460; herringboneeats.com
il pastaio Snag a table outside of Il Pastaio, part of the Drago family of top-notch Italian restaurants, for primo people-watching in the heart of Beverly Hills. 400 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-205-5444;
310-274-8303; theivy restaurants.com
Hills, 310-887-2777; dorchestercollection.com
jon & vinny’s
red bird
A casual LA favorite, Jon & Vinny’s treats visitors to pastas and hand-tossed pizzas in an inviting environment. Insider tip: Order the meatballs. 412 N. Fairfax Ave., LA, 323-3343369; jonandvinnys.com
A native Angeleno, chef Neal Fraser uses LA’s multiculturalism as the muse for Red Bird’s eclectic American cuisine. 114 E. Second St., LA, 213-788-1191; redbird.la
lucques From award-winning chef Suzanne Goin and notable sommelier Caroline Styne, Lucques is the perfect stop for elevated California cuisine. 8474 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323-6556277; lucques.com
mastro’s Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, celeb-favorite Mastro’s is known for classic steaks, martinis, and live music (dancing encouraged!). 246 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-8782; mastrosrestaurants.com
maude Executive Chef Curtis Stone curates a monthly tasting menu, using seasonal ingredients, at the intimate Maude in Beverly Hills. 212 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-859-3418; mauderestaurant.com
nobu malibu
république Communal tables, modern French fare, plus a bakery and cocktail bar make République a truly unique bistro. 624 S. La Brea Ave., LA, 310-362-6115; republiquela.com
spaGo beverly Hills Head to celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant for high-style farm-to-table dining, including his star dish: Austrian Wiener schnitzel. 176 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-385-0880; wolfgangpuck.com
terrine Chef Kris Morningstar creates simple yet inventive dishes, alongside a weekly tasting menu, using seasonal ingredients at this Frenchinspired restaurant. 8265 Beverly Blvd., LA, 323-7465130; terrinela.com
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The view from Nobu Malibu is almost as acclaimed as the waterfront restaurant’s sky-high-quality sushi. 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310-317-9140; noburestaurants.com
The chic and quaint Trois Mec offers a constantly changing five-course tasting menu, and operates on a special ticketing system for its hard-to-get reservations. 716 Highland Ave., LA, 323-468-8915; troismec.com
tHe ivy restaurant
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With its ivy-covered terrace and flower-filled dining room, plus an extensive menu that nods to numerous cuisines, The Ivy is the perfect LA date-night spot. 113 N. Robertson Blvd., LA,
This LA institution, nestled inside the famed Beverly Hills Hotel, is an A-list hot spot famous for its McCarthy salad, chocolate soufflés, and Sunday jazz brunch. 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly
Helmed by chef Bruce Kalman, Union serves traditional Northern Italian fare in an upscale, 50-seat space. 37 E. Union St., Pasadena, 626-795-5841; unionpasadena.com
FAITH & FLOWER Located in the WaterMarke Tower of Downtown’s South Park district, trendy dining spot Faith & Flower offers California cuisine, from raw-bar fare like scallop ceviche to rustic entrees including fresh burrata pizza and oxtail agnolotti. The New American restaurant satisfies the palates of Angelenos against a vintage-inspired setting. Must-try libations include craft cocktails by Chief Mixologist Darwin Pornel, as well as pours from Wine Director Jared Hooper’s curated list of specialty wines, and dessert treats courtesy of Pastry Chef Josh Graves, to end the evening on a sweet note. 705 W. 9th St., LA 213-239-0642 faithandflowerla.com
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DINING WITH A VIEW
Karaoke goes chic at WeHo’s Blind Dragon, a nightclub meets karaoke bar. The celeb-studded, Asianthemed lounge is part of H.Wood Group’s portfolio of nightlife spots and features private “Sing or Die” reservation-only karaoke suites. 9201 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-2747500; hwoodgroup.com/ blind-dragon
EXCHANGE LA
a choice of a refined
Taking up residence in the former Stock Exchange building, Exchange LA pumps electronic dance music all night long against a backdrop of LED screens in its massive, four-floor space. 618 S. Spring St., LA, 213627-8070; exchangela.com
a la carte menu or a
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Located on the 24th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, WP24 by Wolfgang Puck offers
to the restaurant, Nest
Built in the ’20s, the Fonda Theatre is a beloved venue that has featured performances from The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, and Stevie Wonder. 6126 Hollywood Blvd., LA, 323464-6269; fondatheatre.com
at WP24 is an elevated
tHE fORum
rotating family-style option, featuring modern Chinese cuisine. Adjacent
lounge experience serving a la carte Asian-inspired dishes thatencourage sharing. Both venues feature stunning panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles and the surrounding city. 900 W. Olympic Blvd., LA 213-743-8800 wolfgangpuck.com
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This (recently renovated) major venue in Inglewood boasts a “star-filled” LED ceiling, creating a theatrical effect, and hosts star performers on it’s massive stage. 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, 310-3307300; fabulousforum.com
HOLLYWOOD pALLADIum The Hollywood Palladium is a historic indoor music venue that includes an 11,200-square-foot dance floor, allowing fans to get up close to the A-list performers who take its stage. 6215 Sunset Blvd., LA, 323-962-7600; thehollywood palladium.com
HYDE suNsEt kItCHEN + COCktAILs One of LA’s hottest nightclubs, the SBE-owned Hyde Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails sits on Sunset Boulevard and draws a crowd of A-listers including actors, musicians, pro athletes, and models. 8117 Sunset Blvd., LA, 323-9401650; sbe.com
LA LIvE The Microsoft Theater (formerly known as The Nokia Theater) and Staples Center are just two of the mega-venues housed within this sprawling outdoor entertainment complex, which hosts the AMAs, ESPYs, Emmys, countless A-list music acts, and more. 800 Olympic Blvd., LA, 866-548-3452; lalive.com
mRs. fIsH Take a trip underground to Mrs. Fish, a high-energy nightclub/supper club in Downtown adorned with glowing fish tanks. 448 S. Hill St., LA, 213-873-4444; mrsfish.com
HOLLYWOOD BOWL
NO NAmE CLuB
Concertgoers can stargaze (and picnic!) while catching some of music’s biggest acts, as well as the LA Philharmonic, at this historic open-air amphitheater with a top-notch sound system. 2301 Highland Ave., LA, 323-850-2000; hollywood bowl.com
You must be invited to get into this secret bar on Fairfax that literally has no name. The club, cloaked in mystery, remains a très privée site for celebrities to dine in a low-lit, rocker-style lounge. 432 N. Fairfax Ave., LA, 323-651-1583
tHE REsERvE Hidden in the basement of a 1920s Beaux Arts–style building, The Reserve offers guests a taste of American History with its illuminated Vault, Teller’s Hall, and Billionaire’s Lounge, among other themed rooms. 650 S. Spring St., LA, 213-327-0057; thelareserve.com
tHE sAYERs CLuB Enjoy hand-crafted pizza and intimate performances from emerging stars at this SBE-owned, legendary Hollywood club. 1645 Wilcox Ave., Hollywood, 323-8718233; sbe.com/hesayersclub
sEvEN GRAND Known for its international wall of whiskey, Seven Grand offers Angelenos a seasonal cocktail menu inspired by vintage and contemporary recipes. 515 W. Seventh St., LA, 213-8175321; sevengrandbars.com
tHE vIpER CLuB A historic rock ’n’ rollthemed music venue since 1933, the newly-renovated Viper Room continues to showcase rock stars on the rise. 8852 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-358-1881; viperroom.com
WHIskEY A GO GO This famed nightclub on the Sunset Strip has hosted rock music’s most legendary performers, including The Doors, Alice Cooper, Van Halen, and Mötley Crüe. 8901 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-652-4202; whiskyagogo.com
tHE WILtERN Catch the year’s hottest pop and rock acts perform at this historic, Art Deco-style theater on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue. 3790 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 213-3881400; wiltern.com
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STYLE OF THE CIT Y
FREE SPIRIT IN HIS DEBUT AS CREATIVE DIRECTOR, DESIGNER PETER DUNDAS CONJURES THE CAVALLI WOMAN OF TODAY.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUCE WEBER
BY BRYN KENNY
Peter Dundas’s Spring/ Summer 2016 collection for Roberto Cavalli— his first as creative director—draws from the Italian house’s familiar codes while incorporating a more irreverent, street-smart
perspective. “I wanted to explore sportier ways of expressing the Cavalli woman’s vibe,” says Dundas of his inspiration behind the biker babe-meets-’80s pop star ensembles he sent down the runway. “The
collection is precious, but there is no attitude. It’s a more modern way to dress that doesn’t forget the essence of who the Roberto Cavalli woman is—very glamorous and sexy.” For daytime looks,
Dundas paired modern separates, such as a billowing trench coat in washed-out peach, with short shorts and buff leather, while lavender, high-waisted jeans, burnout suede tops, and brocade lion prints îî
House style! Cavalli’s first creative director since Roberto Cavalli himself, Norwegian fashion ace Peter Dundas has pledged to uphold the master’s boundarypushing aesthetic.
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were mixed, matched, and thrown together with abandon. Somewhere along the way, he segued day into night, pairing sweatshirt-style tops with high-low ball skirts and incorporating accents of shimmering lamé and graphic animal prints. In the collection are plenty of red-carpet moments, including embroidered, dancing-on-tables minis, and more ethereal (though hardly less bold) evening dresses consisting mainly of precariously placed swaths of tie-dyed chiffon and anchoring hardware. “They are all Cavalli classics but reinterpreted for the Cavalli woman of today—a true free spirit who drinks in life with the utmost intensity,” says Dundas of his muse. “She puts her perception of beauty, sensuality, and vitality before the constraints of fashion trends.” It comes as no surprise that Dundas knows the Cavalli woman well; his new post marks a reunion of sorts between the Oslo, Norway–born designer
Peter Dundas (INSET) preps a model backstage before Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2016 runway show in Milan (TOP AND LEFT), his first as the label’s creative director.
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and the Italian luxury house. From 2002 until 2005, Dundas served as chief designer at Cavalli, holding posts at various other blockbuster brands in between then and now, including Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix, Emmanuel Ungaro, and Emilio Pucci. Although he now divides his time between Cavalli headquarters, in Florence, Italy, and his longtime home of Paris, as a teenager he lived with his family in Indiana and attended the Parsons School of Design in New York City. This eclectic upbringing is evident in his boundarypushing aesthetic. “Every experience I have had has added a layer to who I am as a designer today,” he says. “Cavalli has a unique place in fashion that I want to reclaim and evolve. We are just getting started, but I am looking forward to the journey.” 362 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-276-6006; robertocavalli.com
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“THE CAVALLI WOMAN OF TODAY IS A TRUE FREE SPIRIT WHO DRINKS IN LIFE WITH THE UTMOST INTENSITY.” —PETER DUNDAS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GETTY (RUNWAY); COURTESY OF ROBERTO CAVALLI (DUNDAS)
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Clutch, Nathalie Trad ($1,630). Scoop, 265 N. Beverly Dr. Beverly Hills, 310-362-6100; scoopnyc.com. Niva sandal, Vince ($295). Neiman Marcus, 9700 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900; neiman marcus.com. Sunglasses, Tommy Hilfiger ($150). 157 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-2471475; tommy.com. Serpenti Forever bag, Bulgari ($3,700). 401 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-8589216; bulgari.com
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PROP STYLING BY SERGIO ESTEVES
The daring flirTaTion beTween lighT and dark defines spring’s mosT ravishing combos
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Weaves and beads and chains seduce all the senses.
Brooding neutrals receive light relief with high-wattage turquoise and gold.
1. Mini Lockit bag, Louis Vuitton (price on request). 295 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-859-0457; louisvuitton.com. Embroidered mule, Proenza Schouler ($1,595). Barneys New York, 9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400; proenzaschouler.com. Sunglasses, Tomas Maier ($250). Neiman Marcus, 9700 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900; neiman marcus.com. 2. Clutch, Rauwolf ($2,900). Saks Fifth Avenue, 9600 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211; saks.com. Sandal, Tory Burch ($495). 366 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2742394; toryburch.com. Sunglasses, Prada ($300). 343 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-278-8661; prada.com. 3. Pump, Hermès ($1,225). 434 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-278-6440; hermes .com. Bag, Valentino Garavani ($4,245). 324 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-247-0103; valentino.com. Sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana ($225). 312 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-8701; dolcegabbana.com. 4. Alyssa wedge, Marciano ($198). The Americana at Brand, Glendale, 818-241-4053; marciano.com. Clutch, Longchamp ($535). South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, 714436-1963; longchamp.com. Necklace, Tory Burch ($450). 366 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-274-2394; toryburch.com
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STYLE EXCLUSIVE
Well-heeled: Georgina Chapman (left) and Keren Craig, whose flowing, ever-elegant gowns have become red carpet-mandatory, double down on Hollywood with the debut of their fanciful footwear, including the Edith bootie in black suede (below, $1,095).
If the shoe fIts…
Known for red carpetfavorite gowns and accessories, Marchesa enters the world of footwear with highfashion heels and chic flats a year in the making. Here, we chat with the brand’s founders and design duo Georgina Chapman, wife of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, and Keren Craig about their latest foot fetish.
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Why footwear? “Customers and retailers alike have requested we expand into footwear. It’s incredibly exciting to finally fulfill that goal.”—kc The Marchesa difference: “We thought about bringing the Marchesa signature [look] to every part of the designs, from threedimensional laser-cut floral detailing to delicate ribbon ties.”—gc On women and shoes:
“A great shoe is empowering—it can make a woman feel confident and glamorous. It changes the way you feel when you enter a room.”—kc Flats or heels? “Heels! Putting on a beautiful heel is transformative. It instantly makes me feel polished.”—gc Heels are . “Heels are a wardrobe essential!”—gc Available at modaoperandi.com
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Fashion powerhouse Marchesa gets a(nother) Foot in the door with its First-ever luxury shoe collection. By ramona saviss
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style SHOP TALK A star is reborn: Following hot-ticket openings and mega renovations, Rodeo Drive makes a Hollywood-worthy comeback as LA’s—if not the globe’s— premier shopping destination.
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Staking its claim as the luxury retail destination in LA, Rodeo Drive has been reborn—with a retail vengeance! This year alone the city’s top high-end haven dotted its palm tree-lined street with new openings, remodels, and debuting flagships. “Rodeo Drive is one of the best places to shop, with more than 100 world-renowned flagships
and stores comprising just three small blocks,” says Julie Wagner, CEO of the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau. In the past year alone the historic strip saw an influx in luxury brands setting up shop, including hot-shot horology house Audemars Piguet (254 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2478181; audemarspiguet.com),
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which celebrated the debut of its newest boutique (its fourth in the US) with a star-studded party at Two Rodeo in the heart of Beverly Hills. Nearby, IWC Schaffhausen (329 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-734-0520; iwc.com) unveiled its second US flagship, concurrently unveiling a special Swissmade Rodeo Drive Limited
Edition luxury timepiece. Across the street, the new Emporio Armani store (338 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-271-7790; armani.com) covers 5,900 square feet (on two floors) with Armani’s signature oh-so-cool gray tones and metallic detailing. To complement its complete renovation, Rodeo Drive’s longstanding Fendi
boutique moved up the street to unveil a sparkling new West Coast flagship (201 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-623-3420; fendi.com). Designed by Peter Marino, the new store is inspired by the brand’s Roman heritage. Adding to the Italian homage, luxury brand Battistoni (9536 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-274-4500;
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The second floor of Fendi’s reborn West Coast flagship houses an enormous collection of women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories—not to mention furniture courtesy of ultra-luxe home line Fendi Casa; Bally does another fab-collab with David Chipperfield Architects for its new modernist-chic Rodeo flagship; horologist-to-the-stars, Audemars Piguet, keeps Two Rodeo ticking.
“Rodeo dRive is like a new fRontieR—it’s a whole new discoveRy!” — gianni battistoni battistoni.com), known for bespoke tailoring, ultimately decided to open its very first US shop next to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The 6,500-square-foot store was actually built in Italy before being shipped to and assembled in Beverly Hills—because, of course, that’s what a $4 million “boutique” does. “The development that Rodeo Drive has had in the last twenty years is quite amazing,” says Gianni Battistoni, whose father founded the brand in 1946 just across from the Spanish Steps in Rome. Following suit, Bally (340 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2471012; bally.com) opened its
first US flagship in LA in February. The two-story space features the Swiss brand’s signature red-andwhite stripes motif and includes a private rooftop patio overlooking the uberglam scene below. Coming up, Bottega Veneta (320 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-8586533; bottegaveneta.com) debuts a reiteration of its iconic LA store, which has been a Rodeo mainstay since the late 1970s. The two-level boutique will be a uniquely designed “maison” (a sister store to the brand’s only other one-of-a-kind outpost, in Milan) that will pay tribute to LA architecture—90210-style! Certo!
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STYLE JEWELRY Bijoux de vivre: Sydney Evan’s Rosanne Karmes, here at home with her “BFF,” Charlie, enchants the Industry set with her stunning, symbolic jewelry, like the blue sapphire-anddiamond pieces in 14k gold from her new collection, including this evil eye ring ($2,820) and multicharm necklace (price upon request).
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What do Kate Moss, Rihanna, Angelina Jolie, and a beautiful bevy of other A-list celebs all have in common? A mutual love for the symbolic stylings of jewelry design house Sydney Evan. Here, founder and designer Rosanne Karmes, who named the company after her two children, shares what it’s like sitting/ glittering at the top of an LA-built jewelry empire, as well as launching her latest, super-sized signature pieces to commemorate the brand’s big 1-5. On becoming a jewelry designer: I come from very humble roots. When I
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was 11, I’d take the bus with my best friend to an old bead store in the Valley and buy puka shells, turquoise, silver, mother of pearl... I’d make jewelry and sell it at school; then I got a job with a jeweler in Downtown five days a week and learned the business. Having strong motherly instincts: My mom [a Holocaust survivor, like her father] used to sew red string into our clothes [out of superstition]. That’s where the first horseshoes, wishbones, clovers—anything superstitious in my designs—came about. The game changer: I met Jim Gold [President and CMO
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of Neiman Marcus Group] and I remember when he told his buyer, “You see this line? This is a million dollar line, and you really need to buy into it.” The minute he said those words, everything changed… Two years ago we became the numberone designer in jewelry at Bergdorf Goodman. Bon anniversaire! I can’t believe it’s been 15 years! I decided I wanted to supersize my original love, the evil eye, as well as other iconic shapes and make them with big diamonds. It’s a very special [capsule] collection where I get to showcase all my little symbols. sydneyevan.com
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“‘THIS IS A MILLION DOLLAR LINE OF JEWELRY.’ THE MINUTE HE SAID THAT, EVERYTHING CHANGED.” —ROSANNE KARMES
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“WE’RE TRYING TO MAKE EVENINGWEAR LESS CHEESY...” —KATHERINE HOLMGREN
GALVAN-IZED!
Already a favorite of A-listers such as Jennifer Lawrence, Rihanna, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Jessica Alba, Londonbased haute couture house Galvan has taken the Hollywood starlet set by storm. Now, this spring, following an instantly sold-out exclusive collaboration with Opening Ceremony (after being the first-ever eveningwear line the
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top-tier fashion boutique carried), the brand is launching a pre-collection and their own e-commerce website. Founded by four hotchick entrepreneurs—Sola Harrison (creative director, 31), Katherine Holmgren (CEO, 31), Anna-Christin Haas (designer, 37), and Carolyn Hodler (sales director, 31)—based in LA, London, and Düsseldorf,
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Germany, Galvan gives the modern girl a sleek, contemporary red-carpet dress that’s fashion-forward yet timeless. Their goal? “We’re trying to make eveningwear less cheesy,” says Holmgren. Inspired by ’90s supermodels, Galvan is making the modern red-carpet dress feel younger and sexier, without the unnecessary frills or hefty price tag. “A
dress that’s $1,500 isn’t inexpensive, but for the quality you’re getting, it’s more accessible [than other labels],” says Holmgren. And in a “black-tie optional” city like Los Angeles, versatility is key. “We want our girls to be able to go seamlessly from an [awards] dinner to a dive bar and still feel comfortable,” adds Harrison. If the dress fits... galvanlondon.com
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Best dressed! To punctuate the launch of their e-commerce website, Galvan founders (TOP LEFT, FROM LEFT) Katherine Holmgren, Anna-Christin Haas, Carolyn Hodler, and Sola Harrison debut a stunning Spring/ Summer pre-collection celebrating strong, silhouette-forward pieces, such as a midnight blue and black high-neck lace dress (ABOVE, $1,525) and the Origami dress in pure white (TOP RIGHT, $1,475).
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WONDER WOMEN
According to Euromonitor International, the global market for women’s luxury watches last year was estimated at $10.3 billion, a 60 percent increase since 2005. This season, as the demand for serious and stylish women’s timepieces continues to expand, watchmakers are putting more sporty pieces in play. Watch wardrobe favorites these days (for men and women) center around timepieces that are finely tuned and also multifaceted, watches that can go from the gym to the boardroom, that are not only handsome (and versatile!) but incorporate helpful functions that make them useful tools. Beauty… and brains. For more watch features and expanded coverage go to la-confidential-magazine.com/ watches-and-jewelry CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT:
The glow of 18k yellow gold and sparkle of 40 brilliant-cut diamonds make this 41mm Royal Oak Quartz by Audemars Piguet ($50,500) a showstopper. The dial, featuring a “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, is available in blue (PICTURED) or silver. The Royal Oak hands feature a luminescent coating for better reading in low light. 254 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-651-7724; audemarspiguet.com The dial of Chopard‘s Happy Sport Medium Automatic ($41,240) is enlivened with 2.31 carats of diamonds, some of which move within the 18k rose gold- and diamondaccented case. The watch features an automatic movement, and the 18k rose gold bracelet adds sporty yet elegant appeal. Westime, 8569 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-289-0808; chopard.com
This Richard Mille RM 07-01 ($190,000) has a tonneau-shaped case that encapsulates an in-house-designed, highly skeletonized caliber CRMA2 automatic movement. The bracelet comes in 5N red gold (PICTURED) or in white gold and features 36 spline screws in grade 5 titanium for extra strength and flexibility. 222 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-285-9898; richardmille.com
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ANNE SISTERON SPARKLES Being born in Paris and later modeling around the world lit a creative spark in Los Angeles-based designer Anne Sisteron that translates into jewelry that blends classical pieces with fashion forward flair. “A collection should evolve over time, as the women wearing it do,” says Sisteron. With a background as a Graduate Gemologist and GIA Diamond Grader, the stylish designer sources stones that make her pieces an eye-catching marriage of color and radiance. A red-carpet staple, Sisteron’s unique pieces are favorites with A-list style icons such as Carrie Underwood, J Lo, Gwen Stefani and Ariana Grande.
stylish outpost american rag is a local favorite, with a wide selection of clothing for men and women ranging from vintage finds to designer duds, nestled inside a modern, inviting space with a casual feel. 150 S. La Brea Ave., LA, 323-935-3154; americanrag.com
BArneys new york shop this luxury deparment store for designer clothing and accessories by alexander wang, Christian louboutin, lanvin, Moncler, and many more. 9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400; barneys.com
céline head to rodeo drive for Céline’s only la store. shop the French powerhouse’s collection of must-have women’s ready-to-wear, plus handbags, shoes, and more. 319 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-0120; celine.com
church Founders rodney burns and david Malvaney have devoted their must-shop weho boutique to the worlds of fashion and art. 7277 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323-876-8887; churchboutique.com
dolce & gABBAnA indulge in dolce & gabbana’s luxury wares, including high-fashion clothing and leather goods, as well as extravagant jewelry and accessories. 312 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-859-8400; dolcegabbana.com
elodie k designer elodie khayat is renowned for her highlycurated boutique, which carries an exclusive array of luxury international brands plus her own collection of fine jewelry. 8428 Melrose Pl., Ste. B, LA, 323-658-5060; elodiek.com
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the epitome of California chic. the ivy-covered flagship on Melrose remains an la icon and celebrity hot spot. 8100 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-651-4129; fredsegal.com
intermix intermix is not your average chain retailer—the multibrand boutique features must-know designers and on-trend pieces (many exclusive to their store), including denim, tops, luxury accessories, and cocktail dresses. 400 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-623-1619; intermixonline.com
Just one eye
shop this palisades megaboutique for luxury women’s ready-to-wear, formalwear, and accessories from brands such as saint laurent, iro, balmain, helmut lang, Chloé, gucci, and more. 15306 Antioch St., Pacific Palisades, 310-230-8882; fwrd.com
positioned in howard hughes’ old hollywood digs, Just one eye is an ode to haute couture and designer clothing in addition to home décor, art, furniture, and special collaborations. 7000 Romaine St., West Hollywood, 888-563-6858; justoneeye.com
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this italian brand is a redcarpet favorite, specializing in men’s ready-to-wear, tailored suits, accessories, and more. 337 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-247-8827; zegna.com
shop one of Madison’s four la boutiques for cool-girl clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from top designers. 8745 W. 3rd St., LA, 310-275-1930; madison losangeles.com
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Denim Daze This spring, to accompany the launch of their e-commerce site, LA-based Frame Denim will open their flagship store on Melrose Place. Co-founded in 2012 by Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson of ad agency Saturday London, Frame set out with the mission to craft the perfect pair of jeans. The brand quickly became a cult favorite, and now boasts a superstar clientele that includes Beyoncé, Miranda Kerr, Gigi Hadid, and
427 N. Canon Dr., Suite 105 Beverly Hills, 310-550-0780; annesisteron.com
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Frame Denim also features ongoing collaborations with supermodel Karlie Kloss and iconic photo campaigns courtesy of Dutch duo Inez and Vinoodh. 8967 Melrose Pl., LA; frame-store.com —michelle morris
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high-quality, contemporary designs, such as expertly tailored women’s suits and must-have coats. 451 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-285-9343; maxmara.com
Maxfield Luxury boutique Maxfield is an LA institution featuring curated designer and vintage collections for both men and women. 8825 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-2748800; maxfieldla.com
NeiMaN Marcus Stay up to date with all the top designer brands and hottest trends at this luxury specialty department store. 9700 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900; neimanmarcus.com
OpeNiNg cereMONy Founded by stylish dynamic duo Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, Opening Ceremony is known for housing the exclusive collections of trendy designers, including Kanye West for Adidas Originals, Chloë Sevigny, and more. 451 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-652-1120; openingceremony.us
plaNet Blue If you’re looking for some California flair, shop this local chain known for women’s on-trend threads and accessories. 409 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-3850557; shopplanetblue.com
prada The Italian mega-brand continues to provide fashionistas with uber-luxury products, from ready-to-wear and accessories to perfumes and oh-so-chic footwear. 343 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-278-8661; prada.com
ralph laureN Offering an array of men’s, women’s, and children’s
clothing, plus home décor and bedding collections, Ralph Lauren is a one-stop shop for classic American luxury wares. 456 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2817200; ralphlauren.com
refOrMatiON Head to this boho-chic, trendsetter-loved store featuring eco-friendly dresses, tops, bottoms, and jumpers designed to help save the environment by using sustainable techniques and repurposed fabrics. 8253 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-8520005; thereformation.com
rON herMaN Located on Melrose, and with sister stores in Brentwood and Malibu, Ron Herman caters to both men and women by housing designer brands such as AG Jeans, J Brand, Free City, and more. 8100 Melrose Ave., LA, 323651-4129; ronherman.com
the rOw Check out the first standalone shop for the brand helmed by famous sister duo Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The luxury line features minimalist, sharply-tailored looks sealed with the sisters’ stamp of stylish approval. 8440 Melrose Pl., LA, 310853-1900; therow.com
saiNt laureNt Shop for Parisian cool-kid clothing and accessories at Saint Laurent’s women’s store, just steps away from its men’s boutique. 326 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-271-5051; ysl.com
saks fifth aveNue Drop into the iconic department store and explore a vast array of high-end brands, from apparel and shoes to handbags and jewelry. 9600 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211; saks.com
saNdrO Known for its clean lines and sophisticated aesthetic, Sandro is a high-end Parisian brand featuring chic men’s and women’s collections. 310 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-281-0083; sandro-paris.com
satiNe With a cult following of editors, stylists, and celebrities, Satine presents a combination of luxury brands and independent designers in two boutiques, on West 3rd Street and in Venice Beach. 8134 W. 3rd St., LA, 323-6552142; satineboutique.com
serapiaN MilaNO Shop Serapian Milano’s fine leather Italian bags in exclusive designs for both men and women. 204 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-247-8881; serapian.com
teNOversix Discover limited-edition fashion, art, and home décor at Tenoversix, a modern go-to shop for men, women— and the perfect gifts. 8425 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-3309355; tenover6.com
tOM fOrd The brand is a celeb-certified fave and a red-carpet must-have. Shop the Beverly Hills flagship for its famous men’s and women’s ready-towear, accessories, and luxe beauty products. 346 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-270-9440; tomford.com
Watches & JeWelry audeMars piguet Shop Swiss luxury designs with Audemars Piguet’s inventive horological masterpieces. 254 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2478181; audemarspiguet.com
ITALIAN DREAM Serapian Milano, a 70-yearold luxury Italian leather good company, recently set up shop at Two Rodeo. The authentic made-in-Italy brand utilizes its stylish archives of 6,000 pieces to reinterpret handbags, luggage, and one-of-a-kind pieces for the modern men and women. An A-list favorite, celebrity clients have included Frank Sinatra, Audrey Hepburn, and Taylor Swift. In the past 40 years alone, Serapian has also manufactured for top French and Italian brands, using only the finest quality materials and designs. 204 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-247-8881 us.serapian.com
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Turning Japanese! Indulge in traditional Japanese massage at Tomoko Spa. The daughter of the town healer in Osaka, Japan, Tomoko Kurono was raised with an appreciation for the healing powers of chi (blood) and oi (energy)—accordingly, she designed the menu for her namesake sanctuary to cater to both mind and soul. The spa’s newest treatment is its Healing Pressure Point Therapy (from $350, 90 minutes), which includes acupressure, cupping, and heat methods. What’s more? Tomoko’s relaxing services act as alternative treatments for many ailments. 141 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-205-7300; tomokospa.com —michelle
TAGS, YOU’RE IT! Blending hand-selected locally-based brands with carefully chosen designs from around the world, TAGS founder Jackie Rose brings a sophisticated shopping experience to West Hollywood. The must-shop boutique, which recently expanded to Mott Street in New York City, features brands such as J Brand, IRO, Parker, and Zimmermann. What’s more? The chic shop offers personal styling, private appointments, and expert alterations. 8570 W. Sunset Blvd. Unit 6.1A, West Hollywood 310.360.1660 tags.com
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Located in the Brentwood Country Mart, Broken English houses a selection of contemporary fine jewelry and rare vintage finds. 225 26th St., Ste. 17, Santa Monica, 310-458-2724; brokenenglishjewelry.com
Bulgari Famous for its glamorous gemstone jewelry, Bulgari also offers a fine assortment of Italian-made luxury watches. 401 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-858-9216; bulgari.com
cartier A truly classic Parisian brand, Cartier presents timepieces, jewelry, and other luxury wares of unprecedented quality. 370 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-275-4272; cartier.us
claude Morady estate Jewelry Shop a one-of-a-kind array of vintage, estate, antique, and Art Deco jewelry designs. 9615 Brighton Way, Ste. 338, Beverly Hills, 310-275-3104; claudemorady.com
david yurMan American luxury jewelry retailer David Yurman carries ultrafine pieces in addition to its signature—and everclassic—cable bracelets. 371
N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310888-8618; davidyurman.com
harry winston Transforming diamonds into art, the Harry Winston brand is famous for its delicate-yetbreathtaking engagement rings, earrings, necklaces, and more, in addition to stunning vintage pieces. 310 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2718554; harrywinston.com
huBlot Representing the Art of Fusion in watches, Hublot combines tradition and innovation to yield unforgettable luxury timepieces. 9470 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, 310-5500595; hublot.com
irene neuwirth SoCal-native Irene Neuwirth’s design inspiration is the ocean, which is seen in her fine jewelry pieces featuring precious stones and highlighting the ocean’s purity, power, and colors. 8458 Melrose Pl., LA, 323-2852000; ireneneuwirth.com
iwc Discover precisely designed Swiss timepieces at IWC Schaffhausen’s Beverly Hills flagship, which also offers restoration and repair services. 329 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-734-0520; iwc.com
neil lane Neil Lane’s fine, luxe designs are handcrafted and individualized with vintageinspired accents. 708 N. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 310-2753556; neillanejewelry.com
richard Mille Richard Mille is home to beautiful, hand-finished timepieces that feature revolutionary designs. 222 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310285-9888; richardmille.com
roseark Shop for baubles big and small at this offbeat, high-end jewelry store decked out in rings, necklaces, precious stones, and more. 1111 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., West Hollywood, 323-822-3600; roseark.com
stephen weBster Find modern classic jewelry pieces with an eternally glamorous aesthetic at Stephen Webster’s Two Rodeo boutique. 202 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-246-9500; stephenwebster.com
suzanne Felsen With combinations of color dictated by each individual setting, Suzanne Felsen carefully hand-selects each gem used in her stunning collections. 8332 Melrose
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Ave., LA, 323-653-5400; suzannefelsen.com
Todd Reed Todd Reed is known for harnessing the raw elegance of naturally colored diamonds with contemporary designs, precious metals, and gemstones. 1511 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310-450-7840; toddreed.com
TouRbillon True to the spirit of their masterpieces, Tourbillon houses the wares of the whole haute horlogerie network in 19 boutiques throughout the world. 329 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310- 860-9990; tourbillon.com
23Rd STReeT JeweleRS Check out 23rd Street Jewelers, a family-owned jewelry shop, for custom earrings, engagement rings, necklaces, and more. 2319 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310-828-0833; 23rdstreet jewelers.com
weSTime With prominent locations throughout LA and Beverly Hills, Westime is the luxury timepiece retail destination, specializing in extraordinary watches and jewelry. 216 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-8880; westime.com
Beauty, fitness & spa
Fekkai’s celeb-loved Melrose Place salon. 8457 Melrose Pl., LA, 323-655-7800; fekkai.com
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From top-rated eyebrow pencils to highly-pigmented lip products, Anastasia Beverly Hills offers some of the world’s most luxurious beauty products (in addition to pampering services, such as eyebrow waxing). 438 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, 800-310-3773; anastasia beverlyhills.com
baRRy’S booTcamp Barry’s Bootcamp remains one of the leading celebloved workouts, mixing cardio with weight training in a group-class atmosphere, with multiple locations throughout LA. 14622 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 818-784-6262; barrysbootcamp.com
equinox Discover an invigorating lifestyle with a variety of amenities, including exclusive Kiehl’s products and revolutionary fitness training, with locations throughout the city. 10960 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 310-954-8950; equinox.com
fRédéRic feKKai Indulge in luxury haircuts, makeup treatments, and mani-pedis at Frédéric
Olga Lorencin’s luxurious treatments and skincare line (featuring transformative products) will restore your skin to give it a luminous, healthy appearance. 656 N. Robertson Blvd., LA, 310- 657-9188; olgalorencin skincare.com
The now With boho-chic interior design, The Now offers luxe massage services in 30- or 60-minute durations for those who are constantly on the go. 7611 Beverly Blvd., LA, 323-746-5525; the-now.co
The Shave of beveRly hillS Combine modern grooming techniques with an old-school regimen for an indulgent shaving experience. 111 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-957-5725; theshave beverlyhills.com
violeT GRey Violet Grey’s flagship boutique on Melrose Place is a mecca for expertly curated products approved by Hollywood’s leading beauty stylists and makeup pros. 8452 Melrose Pl., LA, 323- 782-9700; violetgrey.com
Shop for a CauSe Join fashionistas Rachel Zoe and Molly Sims at the historic Barker Hangar as they host this year’s Super Saturday on June 11. The daylong charity event features designer brands at discounted prices to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Admission also includes unlimited access to giveaways, activities for kids, a pet park, luxury experience tents, and an oh-so-opulent silent auction. The event contributes 100 per-
BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL One of the few select brands to receive FDA clearance, LumaRx at-home Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal devices deliver professional-quality results through technology created by leading dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon and co-founder, Jeffrey S. Dover, MD, FRCPC. Dover created the devices to meet the treatment parameters similar to clinical, in-office machines. The devices use IPL technology to emit light energy, which penetrates deep into the skin to reach the hair root. The heat stuns active hair follicles, breaking the growth cycle and preventing future growth. Combining powerful tools with the comfort of an at-home device, LumaRx is a must-have just in time for summer.
cent of the day’s proceeds to OCRF and its patient support programs. 3201 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, 310-201-5033;
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KISS US, K AT E Who doesn’t want to make out with K ATE BECKINSALE? Smart, smokin’ (and funny as hell), the badass action star goes all Jane Austen on us with Love & Friendship.
Kate Beckinsale wants you to know that she won’t hurt you. She wants you to know this because, after thirteen years and four movies in the supernatural, action-oriented Underworld franchise, with a fifth—Underworld: Next Generation—due later this year, there’s some concern that she’s as capable of brutal physical violence as her tough-as-nails character, Selene. Nothing—she assures you—could be further from the truth. And indeed, she’s fairly certain she’s delivered her last round of on-screen asskickings for a while. “To misquote John Lennon, your public persona is what happens when you’re busy making plans,” says the British actress, grinning wryly (and looking barely 30 at age 42, an ability to avoid aging being one quality Beckinsale does seem to share with Selene). For she’s very aware that, after a promising early career full of romantic comedies and period dramas, it was her desire to expand her acting horizons into full-on big-screen action heroine mode that zipped her so indelibly into Selene’s skintight leather catsuit. “That’s the big joke about it: that was the stretch,” she chuckles. “That was the, ‘Oh my God, everyone thinks I’m this Jane Austen character. I better do something that turns that around.’ My God, it worked!” îî
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Out of this Underworld! “It’s an enormous privilege to be one of the few women who gets taken seriously in a franchise like that. I don’t regret it for one second,” says Kate Beckinsale, here swathed in a silk jumpsuit by Escada ($1,650). 9502 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-285-0330; escada.com
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“I’ve come out of that deep-sea dive of motherhood. It is my way of coming up for air and going, ‘Oh, I get to have a little bit more latitude for myself!’” —Kate Beckinsale
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“Because I was an only child for a long spell, I literally could stay inside with a pile of books for an indefinite period of time—to a dangerous degree. Like a hermit.” —Kate Beckinsale
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“There was something that was very liberating about having to become very, very good at stuff very quickly, with no experience—I’d never fired a gun or thrown a punch,” she says. “It still doesn’t feel like my comfort zone. I still feel like a huge fraud in that area.” The result, however, was a highly bankable tentpole franchise but also a more rigid overall perception of Beckinsale the actress—and she still got stuck in wardrobe as restrictive as if she were playing a 19th century ingénue. “Yes, Underworld also has a corset. I’ve never really gotten away from it. I’m never able to have a big lunch on a movie.” Despite consistently strong notices for turns in a variety of film genres in between her greenscreen work, none of those projects popped in the way Underworld, Van Helsing, Total Recall, and the like have—not that she’s sorry. “It is an enormous privilege to be one of the few women who gets taken seriously in a franchise like that. I don’t regret it for one second.” But they’re roles, she says, that “have sort of become what people think I actually am like—which is ludicrous to everyone in my life! I suppose it’s a backhanded compliment to the believability of the character, [but] I’m not sure that my career necessarily reflects my sensibility as much as I would like.” Now, however, Beckinsale is moving forward, and in a sense she’s doing it by looking back. Her latest film is Love & Friendship, based on the novel Lady Susan written by—oh, the irony—Jane Austen, in which she plays a shrewdly manipulative high society widow scheming to keep her fortunes afloat while brandishing a wicked rapier tongue behind closed doors—all the better to showcase Beckinsale’s superbly droll comedic gifts (the actress is frequently, disarmingly witty in person). In an additional display of retro-serendipity, the film—praised by critics at the Sundance Film Festival, as was her performance—is scripted and directed by Whit Stillman and costars Chloë Sevigny: The three of them became sensations early in their careers after collaborating on 1997’s The Last Days of Disco back when, as Beckinsale notes, Lily Mo Sheen, her 17-year-old daughter with then-partner Michael Sheen, “wasn’t yet a twinkle in the eye.” Back then, she remembers, she’d barely spent time away from England and was desperate to nail the specific American accent she’d been tasked with. “I had lots of [time] following Whit and Chloë and listening to how they were speaking and making prank calls to numbers I didn’t know, testing out this accent.” She admits her first foray to New York sans boyfriend, family, or
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“[Kate] looks super-cool in latex, or whatever it is they put her in, but I think it was quite an unusual highway for her to get on, because she is very good at the other things.” —Whit Stillman
friends was an anxious time, complete with full-blown panic attacks: “Like, ‘Oh my God, I don’t think I can do it.’ Then going, ‘No, I’m making the decision to not let anxiety win.’” “I had quite bad anxiety at that age,” she adds. “Really bad panic attacks. I remember when I was offered The Last Days of Disco, thinking, Oh my God, none of my friends are free, my boyfriend’s busy, and my mom can’t come. I have to go to New York and be by myself. So I sort of let off into the unknown world of Whit Stillman and disco dancing… and I’m really glad I did.” It was a smoother ride this time around (with, “obviously, far less disco dancing,” she deadpans), and she marveled at the opportunity for the creative reunion nearly two decades later. “I’m thinking, ‘Who gets the same director, the same co-star, and they’re both still playing best friends?’” she says. “I mean, I was so in love with the script anyway, but the fact that those two were part of it made it really special.” “When I was writing it, I was thinking of Kate, that she was the best person for it,” says Stillman, who discovered that his leading lady provided sharp insight into the story that helped him perfect the script. Stillman had been both impressed and a little surprised at the level of Beckinsale’s mainstream blockbuster success following their initial indie film collaboration. “Obviously, for the action films she looks super-cool in latex, or whatever it is they put her in, but I think it was quite an unusual highway for her to get on, because she is very good at the other things. I think some people forgot all the good work she did before.” Beckinsale reveals a key personal factor in her choice to put her professional life in full McConaissance mode: “The big thing is that my daughter is now 17-years-old and couldn’t be paid to spend time with me,” she says. “That’s a lie, but you know what I mean. It’s a very different situation than having a five-year-old or a ten-year-old. So I’ve sort of come out of that deep-sea dive of motherhood. It is my way of coming up for air and going, ‘Oh, I get to have a little bit more latitude for myself in terms of what I want to do!’” In fact, Beckinsale’s recently embraced a long-simmering desire to write: She’s currently adapting a novel she’s optioned into a screenplay. “It’s an extremely dark sort of comedy,” she says, “a story about a mother and a daughter. It is quite an interesting period of time to be writing it.”
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Beckinsale’s parents were actors—the popular British sitcom star Richard Beckinsale, who died suddenly when his daughter was only five, and television actress Judy Loe; her stepfather Roy Battersby is a prolific television director. Given that acting is a profession that runs in the family, does her daughter also have a taste for the business? “She definitely wants to [act], yeah,” says Lily’s mother, noting “she just did a school play and smashed it… I’ve started to realize, it’s like some sort of contaminant or virus for actors—and medics. It seems like those are the [careers]—If your dad’s a doctor, you very often become a doctor. But if your dad’s an accountant, you quite often don’t become an accountant.” With her life now brimming with new, unexpected possibilities, she still feels very English at the core but also somewhat in “gypsy” mode. After living away from London so long that it now feels slightly unfamiliar, she is pondering acquiring a skill set she has dodged all her life, one which seems unthinkable for a Los Angeles “native” of nearly 20 years. “I still haven’t learned how to drive!” she admits. “And it’s so stupid now that my daughter is actually on the verge of getting a license. Like ‘Oh my God, I really have been submerged! My child that was in a highchair is about to tear off down the street in a large vehicle.’ How did that happen?” She’s also looking to be more proactive when it comes to hitting the town now that her nest is a bit emptier. She admits she truly enjoys socializing, but sometimes needs prompting to close a novel long enough to put a fashionable ensemble together and venture onto the scene. “Because I was an only child for a long spell, I literally could stay inside with a pile of books for an indefinite period of time—to a dangerous degree. Like a hermit. I really could do that,” she insists, revealing that she often tends to linger, dawdle, and resist actually getting out the door. “Once I’m out, I usually have a nice time. It’s just the going in which I have to be kind of forced.” After that, though, there’s no beautiful actress-as-shy-retiring-wallflower pretense— she slips comfortably into Hollywood’s social whirl. “I’ve got enough people that I like and run into, and then I have fun.” “I’m actually pretty good at having fun,” she adds with a sly smile that makes you believe her, and suggests that her earlier message is true: Kate Beckinsale won’t hurt you.
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supernova!
The pyroTechnics of imaginaTion manifesT in energeTic explosions of color, hallucinogenic prinTs, and big-bang silhoueTTes ThaT blur The lines—brillianTly. photography by
Rodolfo MaRtinez
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saving face
by mandi norwood Still life photography by Jeff Crawford
According to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, if you haven’t struck it rich by the age of 35, it’s probably never going to happen. Not so with skin. For, regardless of good genes, UVA avoidance, and copious consumption of water, the vast majority of us will have a wealth of wrinkles by 35. No wonder the beauty industry reports an explosion of activity in antiaging products among consumers 35 and up. Offering salvation from the finest lines to the deepest crevices, “The age-specialist category,” says retail analyst Karen Grant of the NPD Group, “showed a 20 percent increase in 2015, the main growth coming from women over 35 who are buying and replenishing their products online.” And by all accounts, they’re buying in bulk. The US skincare market is
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worth $5.2 billion. Almost half of that—$2.3 billion—is spent on prestige antiaging facial skincare, high-end products that offer high-tech hope of younger-looking skin for longer. “It has become almost like the cell phone industry, where each year there’s new technology and advancements,” says Grant. “It used to be that products were all-in-one—they were trying to do everything. Today, leading brands in antiaging offer products that are targeted to specific areas, whether it’s plumping and hydrating or focusing on fine lines and wrinkles.” Dr. Alexa Kimball, a professor of dermatology at Harvard, says, “It can be challenging for consumers to find the best products for their skin. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get results, but concentrations of ingredients matter, and formulations
matter.” She lists retinoids, alpha hydroxy acid, and salicylic acid as important for cell turnover, and moisturizers to boost the skin’s moisture barrier, which is depleted as we age, especially after menopause, causing dryness and dullness. Whichever products we choose, Kimball urges us to manage our expectations. “It is not realistic to expect to look 20 years younger.” However, she says, “you can start to see a real effect on fine wrinkles in a week, and by 12 weeks, detectable changes.”
PhotograPhy by Vetta/getty Images (woman); ProP stylIng by elIzabeth osborne (Products throughout)
New high-tech aNtiagiNg regimes caN’t promise a returN to the skiN you had iN your 20s. But more-persoNalized product raNges can make us look extremely good for our age. five testers weNt iN search of lost youth…
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CHANEL | SubLimagE Claims: Infinite regeneration, thanks to the key ingredient, vanilla planifolia, a botanical from Madagascar. The fruit and flowers are handpicked between April and May, then shipped to the Chanel Research and Technology Center, just outside of Paris, for a purification process known as Chrono-Extraction. This produces the most potent of active molecules, known as Éphémères de Planifolia, which are responsible for boosting the enzymes proven to help skin regenerate and look younger. chanel.com Our tester reports: “I tend not to associate Chanel with high-tech skincare. Fragrances, cosmetics, body creams, absolutely. But rigorous research and development, unique purification technology, and rare and potent natural botanicals (sustainably cultivated, too)? “Chanel’s commitment to being a top player in the antiaging category is manifested in Sublimage. It’s a fantastic range of products. As well as the luxury of the delicious fragrance, the rich bronze packaging, and the custard-thick indulgent textures, it actually works. “Yes, after four weeks of religiously using the products, I noticed my skin had a smoother, plumper, bouncier texture, which meant wrinkles and fine lines were less obvious, my makeup looked and felt better… heck, I didn’t even need as much makeup. “Sublimage is a beautiful skincare experience. And to celebrate its 10th anniversary, Chanel has launched three new densities of the cornerstone product, La Crème. For my dry skin, I preferred the medium texture, but Texture
key products
L’Essence ($425 for 1 oz.)
Fine and Texture Suprême deliver the same replenishing properties. “My favorite product: the genius L’Essence, which gives an added moisture boost to La Crème and made my skin look visibly more alive!”
L’Extrait ($650 for 0.5 oz.) La Crème Yeux ($225 for 0.5 oz.) La Crème ($400 for 1.7 oz.)
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LA MER Claims: Profound powers of skin transformation, derived from potent, highly active ingredients like nutrient-rich algae, protective antioxidant extracts, and semiprecious stones through a unique three- to four-month bio-fermentation process. La Mer was created by Dr. Max Huber, an aerospace scientist, following an accident that left him with severe chemical burns for which he could find no relief. cremedelamer.com Our tester reports: “In the first week of testing, the Renewal Oil (which goes on first) and brand-new Genaissance de la Mer created a noticeable texture difference to my skin. The Renewal Oil immediately absorbed, and the Genaissance was simply magnificent, making my face feel fresh and energized. After the second week of using them together, I saw small lines disappear and the whole of my face felt a bit fuller and livelier. Then, with every week, I noticed more softness, brightness, and an alert appearance. “One of the most refreshing aspects of the regime was the Lifting Eye Serum, which was gentle yet packed a punch. After only one week, the skin around my eyes was noticeably firmer and brighter, and more youthful, especially in the areas where I was collecting crow’s-feet. After three weeks, the evening’s application of serum came to feel like a minifacial for my eyes. “After day-and-night usage over six weeks, my face carried a natural suppleness, smoothness, even tone, and brightness that did not exist prior. My makeup also began to look so much better, more natural. And the fine lines that always seemed to peer through my foundation? Gone. Overall, my skin is much more alive. And happier!”
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The Renewal Oil ($240 for 1 oz.) Genaissance de la Mer ($620 for 1 oz.) The Lifting Eye Serum ($240 for .5 oz.) Crème de la Mer ($170 for 1 oz.)
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Essential Skincare Lotion ($185 for 5.1 oz.) Daily Line Reducer ($525 for 1.8 oz.) Eye & Lip Contour Cream ($210 for 0.53 oz.) L’Integral Anti-Age ($525 for 1.6 oz.)
SISLEY | SISLEÿA Claims: This iconic product range aims to tackle behavioral aging (also called epigenetic) as well as genetic aging. Stress, sun, pollution, too much partying… all of these external factors cause a “jamming” of the skin cells’ life cycle and reduce the skin’s ability to repair and renew itself. New, powerful active ingredients, such as Lindera extract, Persian acacia extract, and yeast and soya protein complex, are said to help restore the cellular cycle’s functioning mechanisms. sisley-paris.com Our tester reports: “With its roots in the country that coined the phrase ‘femme fatale’ and its three-generations-deep reputation as the go-to skincare provider for some of the most beautiful women in the world, it’s no surprise that my Sisley Paris antiaging regime delivered results that can only be described as très bien! “Following a simple four-part plan, these new high-tech products were easily integrated into my daily routine. I began to look forward to the nostalgic fragrance each morning when applying the Sisleÿa Essential Skincare Lotion. With the lotion quickly absorbed into the skin, my face immediately felt more nourished. Despite the ultramodern plant-based formulations, the serum happily felt decidedly natural. Soon it was a favorite must-have, one I began to pack in my handbag for quick midday or in-flight hydration. “The Daily Line Reducer, while its scent was reminiscent of a self-tanner, packed the biggest and most surprising wallop of the four products. Used liberally on my décolletage, fine lines and wrinkles were visibly minimized in just three days! It’s as close to a miracle product as I’ve ever experienced. “The Eye & Lip Contour Cream and brand-new L’Integral Anti-Age moisturizer delivered a hydrated, firmer skin texture, with results peaking at about three weeks. While a bit heavy for daytime use, generous evening applications of the duo-moisturizers on my notoriously dry skin delivered a déjà vu of sorts from 10 years earlier.”
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DIOR | Capture totale
key products
Claims: Intense correction of all visible signs of aging, acting upon stem cells at the heart of the skin. Discovered in Madagascar 20 years ago by Dior ethnobotanists, Longoza is the antiaging “jewel” in Capture Totale’s ingredients. The brand’s scientists claim it has exceptional regenerative powers on skin cells. dior.com
le Sérum ($165 for 1 oz.)
Our tester reports: “If you have dry skin, fine lines, and volume loss, I would highly recommend Dior Capture Totale. And I don’t say this lightly. Relying until now on good genes—and being lazy to boot—I wasn’t looking forward to using a regimen of products, but I grew to love the structure of the routine. And the products are gorgeous. “Within just two to three weeks, I saw a huge improvement in my skin. I had never used a morning routine, mistakenly believing skin needed a few hours to absorb moisturizers. But the lightness of the universal Crème MultiPerfection hydrated my skin without greasiness, allowing me to use less concealer and foundation and rendering my lines—especially those annoying ones around the mouth—less noticeable. I realized I was now repairing my skin rather than having to apply more makeup to conceal its shortcomings. I was floored by the lightness of the products, and yet as soon as I applied them, I could feel them starting to work. I did not lose dark spots, but by week five, my skin definitely felt firmer and far less dry. “These days, makeup is less essential for me, as my skin is well hydrated and my tone is more even. I especially love Dream Skin, which I began to use as an around-the-eye brightener but now use all over. It’s neither a tint nor a moisturizer, and yet the dreamy lotion gives my face a radiant glow.”
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la Crème Multi-perfection ($165 for 2 oz.) le Sérum Yeux ($110 for 0.5 oz.) Dream Skin ($115 for 1 oz.)
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Liquid Lift ($525 for 1.7 oz.) Luxe Eye Lift Cream ($325 for 0.68 oz.) Luxe Sheer Cream ($430 for 1.7 oz.) Skin Caviar Foundation ($215 for 1 oz.)
LA PRAIRIE | Skin Caviar Claims: Pure caviar extract is packed with amino acids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals and tested to profoundly improve the skin’s appearance of firmness, elasticity, and tone. Formerly the caviar extract was sourced from wild sturgeon, long believed to offer the highest quality available. Now La Prairie has discovered an alternative high-quality source in the Baerli sturgeon, grown sustainably on aqua-farms. laprairie.com Our tester reports: “The La Prairie experience is a 10 out of 10. The first step, the Liquid Caviar Lift, goes on easily and only requires a small amount— one to two short pumps—to cover your face and neck. It’s a nice light layer, preparing skin for the next step, the Luxe Cream and Eye Lift, which provides a really luxurious layer of moisture and which absorbs nicely. While these are among the priciest of products I have tried, I use far less, so they will last much longer. “After four weeks of using the products, someone in my office asked me if I had work done! My fine lines are reduced, and the overall look of my skin is great. I am going to be 50 this year and have never had any kind of fillers or Botox, so the fact is, someone noticed the positive effects of La Prairie enough to ask me if I did anything! “Finally, the Skin Caviar Foundation is exceptional. One or two small dabs gives just the right coverage to reduce redness and age spots and leave my skin looking smooth, radiant, and even-toned. It’s the best I have ever used—hands down. “My husband, who now knows that I have been in a trial, says he notices a change and that I look refreshed and youthful. He says I should keep doing the routine! Those were his words, not mine.”
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AS COMMERCE BECOMES INCREASINGLY CUTTHROAT AND PROFITABILITY IS CHAMPIONED AT ANY COST, IS THERE ROOM IN THE ECONOMIC EQUATION FOR KINDNESS, CONSCIENCE, AND HUMANE VALUES? MANY BUSINESS LEADERS ARE PUTTING THEIR HANDS ON THEIR HEARTS AND SAYING YES...
by kathy blackwell
For decades, the boom in new technologies and expanding markets led to massive corporate growth and record profits. But that bottom-line success came at a huge cost to the environment, labor practices, and our treatment of animals, from their mass confinement on factory farms to wildlife trafficking and laboratory testing. As we move deeper into the 21st century, however, a new story is emerging. Those same innovations and advancements are not only bringing more awareness to animal cruelty issues, but they’ve become a force for good in the hands of today’s most innovative corporate leaders and entrepreneurs. Companies like Walmart, Whole Foods Market, and Chipotle Mexican Grill are paving the way by using creative solutions to stop the exploitation of animals, and although these businesses are driven by the belief that it’s the right thing to do, they’re seeing huge financial benefits as well. It’s a simple matter of marrying our values with our behavior, says Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, the country’s largest animal protection organization. In his new book, The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers Are Transforming the Lives of Animals (HarperCollins/William Morrow), a hopeful follow-up to his 2011 best seller, The Bond: Our Kinship With Animals, Our Call To Defend Them, Pacelle explores how innovative entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 CEOs, and scientists are rallying around this social movement and leading us forward by eliminating cruel historic practices. Pacelle recently met with Whole Foods cofounder and co-CEO John Mackey, a pioneer and leader in animal welfare, to talk about this new movement. They spoke about companies they admire, the next practical steps, and exciting predictions for the future.
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Is there a sea change under way in how businesses large and small engage with animals? Wayne Pacelle: I see an enormous change at work in our relationship with animals. I started an animal advocacy group when I was in college, and at that point animal protection was a protest movement. When your ideas are viewed as on the margins, it’s easy for people to shunt them aside, to cast them as heretical or radical. Almost 30 years later, they’re at the center of the economy, and we’re really experiencing a period of punctuated change in all sectors of the animal-use economy. We’re seeing big changes in food and agriculture, we’re seeing big changes in science and animal testing, and enormous changes in fashion, wildlife management, entertainment. One reason that I’m happy to be here with John is that he’s been a leader in the corporate world in marrying our values with our commerce. When you disassociate values from business, you get terrible outcomes—things like slavery and child labor and environmental despoliation. This time you not only get better outcomes when businesses have their activities filtered through the lens of a good value system, but now there are great economic opportunities because the values have permeated society, and animal welfare is a universal value. John Mackey: I think values have always been in business. What’s changing is that consciousness is evolving. One hundred years ago, women didn’t have the right to vote; 150 years ago, almost half the United States still had legalized slavery. Our consciousness is evolving in all these different areas where we’re more aware. Part of it’s because, with the Internet and social media, things are much more transparent. The livestock animal business is probably about the least transparent part of the entire world economy: Animals on these factory farms are hidden from the public’s view. People used to be able
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“The exploiTaTion of animals is noT jusT harming animals, iT’s harming us.” —john mackey
The humane economy: how To help More consumers are putting their beliefs about animal welfare into practice, and those choices are driving much of the change in the marketplace. Everyone can make a difference, says Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States. Here are his suggestions: Vote with your dollars: Every time you buy something, you vote for or against animal cruelty with your money. Make conscious choices when buying food, cosmetics, and clothing. And join groups that help animals. Stop wasting food: According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, Americans throw out up to 40 percent of their food (including 22 percent of animal products), despite enormous costs in the form of greenhouse gas emissions, energy input, and food production expenses. We could spare more than a billion animals in the US alone every year just by eliminating food waste. Live as if all life matters: Adopt pets or foster them. Pick up plastic waste on beaches and in parks. The greatest antidote to cruelty is an informed and active citizenry. Influence lawmakers: Contact officials at the local, state, and federal levels about pending animal welfare legislation. humanesociety.org
“Companies are going to be more suCCessful when they have a more animalfriendly sensitivity.” —wayne pacelle
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to see cows grazing and they’d see chickens running around, and now they’re all in these shut-in giant sheds. The public doesn’t see that. Wayne and I have jointly sponsored a documentary film called At the Fork that’s going to raise consciousness. It’s going to have an impact. WP: There are animal documentaries every week that I’m learning about. Look at what Blackfish did with SeaWorld. This was one of the toughest entertainment companies out there. It was able to fend off activist protests for many years, but this single documentary upended that business model for the company. In the wake of that film, I was able to negotiate a landmark deal with the new CEO of SeaWorld and get the company to pledge to end all captive breeding of orcas and sunset its use of these creatures. SeaWorld also committed to a raft of other reforms, including redoubling its commitment to rescue and rehabilitation and joining in our global advocacy campaigns against commercial whaling and sealing and shark finning. JM: It’s a great example of the thesis that we’re talking about. What Blackfish revealed is the exploitative nature of using animals as entertainment and how these animals are enslaved and abused. And now it has upended the business model, because the public is outraged. WP: If only 15 or 20 percent of people in America are very visibly agitated, they can create a lot of trouble. JM: More like 5 percent, even. So it is evolving very rapidly. We’re living in this revolutionary time where we as a people are becoming more conscious. Diets are changing; the way we relate to animals is changing. Social media in particular makes things move very rapidly. In the food business, I’ve never seen as much change as there is right now, from online delivery to ingredient meals like Blue Apron and Plated to full-meal solutions and food trucks. WP: And we have companies that are innovating, like Hampton Creek, which is providing a plant-based egg substitute that’s hidden in the product. The consumer doesn’t even know the difference. It’s a functional equivalent in terms of the taste and texture. It’s not inconceivable that in 30 or 40 years we can produce meat in a laboratory setting where the meat is an animal product but without the brain or the heart and very little in the way of a moral problem. How do these options become embraced by consumers? WP: You need innovation and entrepreneurs who can develop the product and then market it. But I think you also need time—the ideas take a while to seep in. They marinate in society, and as they do, these things become acceptable. Look at gay marriage. We did a ballot measure in California in 2008 to stop extreme confinement of animals on factory farms. We thought we were going to lose, but we won, and we got more votes than any citizen initiative in American history at the time. On that same ballot, voters in California, which is viewed as among the most progressive of states, passed a ban on gay marriage. So from 2008 to 2016, we’ve seen a complete change on that issue. JM: Society is always evolving simply because old people die and young people come in and reach the majority. Now 80 million millennials are in this society, bigger than boomers. Boomers are retiring, some of them are dying, and so increasingly that millennial generation, which is more interested in the very things we’re talking about, is having a greater and greater influence. WP: If you believe that animals matter, that has practical implications for daily behavior, and once you convince people to align their beliefs with their behavior, that’s when you have a market opportunity. You have companies that can take advantage of that consciousness, like Whole Foods, Hampton Creek, or Cirque du Soleil. Ringling Bros. was one of the fiercest opponents of animal protection, but they gave up their elephants because they did the surveys: The customers didn’t want the elephants traveling to 120 different cities a year, living on chains for 22 hours a day, and they knew that was not something they could invest in while retaining the brand strength of the company, so they changed, which is also why SeaWorld agreed to end any breeding of orcas in order to sunset their use and make the existing whales the last generation at their parks. There are alternative forms of attracting and entertaining crowds. Cirque du Soleil showed that you can have amazing theatrical productions involving human acrobats and feats of incredible physicality, and it’s just so superior. You don’t have any of the moral baggage that comes with orcas or elephants in captive settings. What other changes are happening in entertainment? WP: The film situation is incredible. With computer-generated imagery, we have an incredible revolution that can take the live animals out of the equation but still give viewers a rich and superior experience. When you think of the toughest movie in terms of representing animals, it would probably be Noah. [Director] Darren Aronofsky used CGI to create this incredible animal diversity, and it was vivid and alive and authentic. The Planet of the Apes movies are the high watermark for this. You don’t need to victimize chimpanzees. This is how social change works: You no longer have the
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movie industry blocking an effort to protect chimpanzees that are endangered in the wild. There was always an exemption because the biomedical people wanted to use chimps in experiments, and the movie people wanted to use them, but now we have alternatives to using chimps in laboratories and in the movies. Chimpanzees [are listed as] endangered, and they have a highly protected status now. JM: “Doom and gloomers” are always projecting a problem out into the future, not understanding the continual creativity and innovation part. I get asked a lot by journalists, “What do you think the world’s going to be like in 10 years?” Ten years ago, let’s see: Tesla cars did not exist. If you go back 15 years ago, no one was using an iPod; no one was using a smartphone, and there was no Facebook, there was no Twitter. The point is, there’s continual innovation; there’s continual creativity. That’s basically the ultimate resource: limitless human creativity. We will solve our problems in ways that we can’t even foresee now. WP: We’re solving the problems quicker. JM: That’s partly because we’re so much better connected. Innovations are copied quicker. If Whole Foods did something 20 years ago, it would take years for [it] to show up anywhere else. And now when we do a new store, not only can we copy our own innovations; everybody else does, too. Who is leading this current evolution? WP: One thesis in my book is there’s really an ensemble cast of people who are driving this change. There are
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What do you foresee happening in the near future? JM: I’ll make a prediction: What is building is a scientific consensus around health. Although there’s a very strong vested interest in keeping people ignorant by the dairy industry, cattle and meat industry, and processed food industry, there’s a strong scientific consensus that is building that eating either none or only small quantities of animal foods leads to optimum longevity. The longest-living people that we know of are all plant eaters. Cancer, heart disease, diabetes—they all correlate very strongly with the more animal food you eat. Sometime over the next five to 10 years, I predict you’re going to see a scientific consensus come around—just like it took a long time for science to gather enough data to overthrow the propaganda machine that the tobacco industry was. WP: It takes activists and scientists and all of that together. JM: That’s what’s happening with food now. We have a healthcare crisis in America; we have an obesity crisis. Eighty percent of the healthcare money that we spend, which is bankrupting us, is due to diet and lifestyle. And it’s avoidable. You’re going to see this growing scientific consensus about how to solve our healthcare issues, which will be lifestyle shifts, [which] will correlate well with the humane economy, because it’s very interesting that the thing that will help solve our healthcare crisis and our obesity epidemic is basically living in a more humane fashion and not exploiting animals. The exploitation of animals is not just harming animals; it’s harming us. That’s what people don’t understand. WP: Absolutely. I really like the word “humane.” I chose it very intentionally because the root word of “humane” is “human,” and we’re the ones who are creating the problems, so we’re the ones that can solve the problems. John’s point is really important: It just so happens that when we’re better to animals, we have better outcomes throughout society. Companies are going to be more successful when they have a more animal-friendly sensitivity.
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In this excerpt from The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers Are Transforming the Lives of Animals, Wayne Pacelle argues that animal welfare is the next great frontier in America’s cultural consciousness. We are in the midst—much closer to the beginning than to the end, I believe—of an epic political, cultural, and economic realignment in the treatment of animals. Doing something about a moral problem requires first identifying it and then intentionally breaking old habits and conventions. Confronting terrible injustices— from slavery and child labor to segregation to gender discrimination—was a painful and necessary part of our American tradition. With the availability of information on the Web, and the transparency it brings, it’s harder now to sidestep these questions. Just as people are shaken from their comfort zone when they realize that a T-shirt from a well-known clothing company was stitched together in some hellish, overcrowded factory in Bangladesh, more of us are connecting our choices and purchasing practices when it comes to matters of animal cruelty. Exposing abuses goes a long way in prompting sellers to get their supply chains in order, even as it better informs their customer base. Smart businesses want to get ahead of controversy and avoid protests, boycotts, and social-media campaigns that target them. We are seeing transformations in all sectors of the animal-use economy, and we will see many more. Once resolve has set in to change for the better, it’s easier than ever to make it happen. It’s not a matter of sacrifice—just conscious, better choices. Enlarging our vocabulary from “whaling” to “whale watching”
is just one example of an emerging shift in the manner we humans regard animals— whether in the wild, on the farm, in laboratories, or in our homes. The society we have now is different from what it was 25 or 100 or 200 years ago, with revolutionary advances in commerce, banking, currency, energy exploration, global transport, information technology, and computing. How can we not have a commensurate revolution in our treatment of animals? How can we tolerate the misery that comes from whaling, factory farming, trapping, and cruel industries of every kind once we recognize a more vibrant economic path forward, producing jobs that are better to hold, goods that are better to have, and a society in the end that is better to live in, without unlighted places where cruel things are permitted? Published on April 19 by HarperCollins/ William Morrow
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entrepreneurs, consumers who are more conscious and alert, scientists who are helping with that, occasionally politicians who show great leadership. You also have huge philanthropy at work. We’re an enormously wealthy society in terms of having a lot of resources out there, and you have billionaires willing to invest in these issues. You’ve got Paul Allen, who is trying to solve problems, and you’ve got titans of capitalism like Carl Icahn who are trying to solve problems. And then you have corporations adapting. They know that they’re going to be roadkill if they don’t adjust to the new realities. JM: I’m pretty wealthy, and one of the things that happens is that you have all your needs taken care of, so then it’s a question of: Do you just pile up money for money’s sake or do you invest that money in ways that help the world to become a better place? WP: David Duffield, who founded PeopleSoft, a Silicon Valley company, committed hundreds of millions of dollars to solving euthanasia in dogs and cats in the late 1990s. He was mocked by a number of people: Why would you put all of that money into that kind of enterprise when we have so many human problems? Now you have philanthropists coming out of the woodwork on these issues. JM: People are beginning to realize that government doesn’t really solve many problems. Instead you have these twin forces: economic business entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs. Whole Foods has started three foundations, and they’ve all been very impactful in a short amount of time. So you’re combining the nonprofit model with the business model, and sometimes these work together. WP: Part of that ensemble cast that I talked about driving the change are animal scientists and ethnologists who are teaching us more about animals. It wasn’t that long ago that the dominant animal behavior theory was that animals operate just by instinct, that they’re like machines in the wild who are on an endless task of food gathering, mating, predation, and defense. Now we know that animals have feelings, emotions. Elephants have burial rituals; chimpanzees have rituals to honor family members who have passed away. We see incredible problem-solving, from crows to dolphins. Once you see that behavior, you can’t think of them as just this thing or commodity. And I think this increase in understanding animal consciousness layers over this social reform movement. That’s why no industry that’s exploiting animals in a severe way is going to be immune from this movement. One area we haven’t talked about too much is the animal testing issue, [which] can be completely overtaken by different technologies.
Fashion Forward One of the biggest changes in the luxury world centers on the use of fur, as more high-end fashion houses embrace cruelty-free alternatives thanks to innovations in technology and sustainability. The fur-free movement took a significant step forward in March, when the humane society of the United states and the Fur Free alliance, a coalition of 40 animal protection groups around the world, announced that the entire armani Group would be going fur-free beginning with the Fall/Winter 2016 collections. “Technological progress made over the years allows us to have valid alternatives at our [disposal] that render the use of cruel practices unnecessary,” says Giorgio Armani, who first met with Wayne Pacelle in Milan in 2009 to discuss his brand’s use of fur. “Pursuing the positive process undertaken long ago, my company is now taking a major step ahead.” Armani joins other leading houses that have turned away from fur, including hugo Boss, which just won the Humane Society’s Henry Spira Corporate Progress Award for its commitment to innovative, animalfriendly materials, and stella McCartney, the first and only luxury brand to be completely vegan, avoiding leathers, skins, and feathers, as well as fur. Other big-name designers to go fur-free include ralph Lauren, Tommy hilfiger, and Calvin Klein—and the ranks are growing.
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TOO-COOL-FOR-SCHOOL INTERIORS FIRM CONSORT DEBUTS A STOREFRONT FOR H’WOOD’S MILLENNIAL MOVERS AND SHAKERS.
Powerhouse interior designers Mat Sanders, 34, and Brandon Quattrone, 29, both sporting heavyweight design résumés (Sanders is the editor-at-large for MyDomaine, and Quattrone uses his architecture background to help design large-scale projects, such as Jay Z’s Barclays Center, in Brooklyn), are known for decking out the LA homes of young (hot) Hollywood clients (Jessica Alba, Nina Dobrev, et al.). To launch their first-ever storefront, the duo added a third wheel, LA-based former gallerist-turned-art curator Marie Goble, 31, who helps source the city for the shop’s unique finds, including playful furniture, home objects, and art. On Consort’s rarefied roster of LA-based artisans are Desanka Fasiska, whose custom ceramics are handmade in Laurel Canyon; A-list stylist and interior designer Estee Stanley, who offers wares such as a standout minimalist coffee table; and Katie Kimmel (daughter of Jimmy), who created an exclusive line of witty objets d’art. The three rooms of the 2,000-square-foot space bring to life the eclectic mix of colorful objects and furniture from the firm’s popular online shop—like a perfectly made-up/unmade LA home. “We’re very excited to curate a more vibrant, fashionforward look for designers and [design] enthusiasts alike,” says Sanders. LA’s style set is taking note. 6918 Melrose Ave., LA, 323930-5688; consort-design.com
State of the art! “Consort brings the playfully chic vibe fashion lovers crave to fill a wide-open void in today’s décor market,” says cofounder Mat Sanders of his art-meetsfashion hot shop, which spills over three distinct rooms (PICTURED HERE) on Melrose Avenue.
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E-LUXE! ANTIQUES AFICIONADOS ARE ABUZZ FOR RUBYLUX, A NEW ONLINE MARKETPLACE FOR LUXURY VINTAGE. BY MATT STEWART
Since debuting in October, online antiques retailer RubyLUX has turned the booming e-marketplace model on its head. Following the success of Ruby Lane, which launched in 1998, CEO and founder Tom Johnson melded his experiences as a successful e-commerce guru and a collector of antiques and objets to create an unorthodox and compelling platform for the online sale of see-them-tobelieve-them vintage pieces. At RubyLUX, dealers pay a monthly subscription instead of commission on individual items, a model that “gives us more flexibility in making communication transparent between dealers and consumers,” says Johnson. Additionally, his highly curated team brings expertise and strong relationships to the site. “My staff is very knowledgeable in antiquities, art, and vintage,” Johnson confides. “We are looking for the best, so I’m relying on the relationships [they] have built over the years to provide that.” “It is a luxury industry, so being able to curate that effectively involves knowing the industry firsthand,” adds Johnson, who has been working with antiques dealers for 18 years. “I’m an avid collector of a wide range of things, which helps [facilitate] the best way to connect dealers and clients.” Connection established! rubylux.com
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Out of the blue! This nearly four-foot-tall blue Murano glass chandelier by the Italian company Mazzega (c. 1970) is one of the many one-of-a-kind items available through RubyLUX.
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Street smart This spring, The easTside’s coolesT design fair goes wesT To weho.
West Hollywood here we come! Last year’s Parachute Market featured LA-made Midcentury Modern furniture from Taidgh O’ Neill, one of the many local designers who presented at the fancy street fest.
Meets West—in addition to installations, such as translucent panels above the stalls along North Almont Drive that create a cocoon-like tent tying the vendors together. Friend has curated stores and design elements that will showcase both California Modernism and old-school Hollywood glamour, while highlighting the city’s best environmental design, music, food, and drink, along with local artisans, and their crafts, from both east and west LA. “There are fewer divisions today between socalled ‘good design’ and ‘bad design,’ and it’s an opportune time to bring together makers and designers from all over Los Angeles,” she says. Only in LA would a street fair look so chic. April 30, N. Almont Dr. between Melrose Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd.; astreetaffair.com
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LA–artisanal wares from JF Chen Collection, Raquel Allegra Studio, and B ZIPPY Ceramics.
LA’s crackling art and design scene gets a new, to-the-people showcase with A Street Af(Fair), presented by the West Hollywood Design District, which has moved the uber-popular Downtown-based Parachute Market to the Westside. “We loved the idea of taking the market outside versus indoors, and felt a street block in West Hollywood would exemplify our inspirations—the Marché aux Puces in Paris, as well as the many markets and bazaars of the Middle East, which are part of everyday living and not just a weekend event,” says Darren Gold, board chair for the WHDD. This year, for the fair’s sixth iteration, Creative Director Coryander Friend is establishing a theme for the one-day-only alfresco marketplace—appropriately, East
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In this age of ever-buzzing smartphones and automatically refreshing newsfeeds, the ultimate luxury is not checking in but checking out. To get away from it all this spring, escape the city for Aja Malibu, a new, sprawling 23-acre property in the Santa Monica Mountains. Founded by Australian mystic and artist Inannya
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Magick, the holistic retreat centers on “The Magick Process”: a mission to focus on the self by restoring and balancing mind, body, and spirit through a series of programs and amenities, including hikes, meditation sessions, spa treatments, and daily plant-based meals prepared by a private chef. Housing only seven guests at a time, the
uber-isolated getaway is a modern-day secret garden with sweeping ocean views, replete with one of the last real attainable luxuries: the complete disconnect. $10,000 per person for an all-inclusive seven-night stay, including up to 28 spa treatments. 1821 Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu, 310-457-7024; ajamalibu.com
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Renew with a view: The Chakra Garden, at new, holistic hideaway Aja Malibu, showcases spa-tacular views of the Santa Monica Mountains and Pacific Ocean.
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The World Keeps spinning The craze for in-sTudio cycling goes global as Peloton reinvenTs The wheel. BY MATT STEWART
Spinning continues to be the hottest trend in fitness, but that hasn’t made it any easier to carve out the time to trek to a studio. Fortunately, Jim Foley, founder and CEO of Peloton, has the answer: virtual classes. Via the 21.5-inch HD touchscreen tablet on each Peloton bike, riders have access to live streaming and on-demand classes, as well as virtual outdoor rides, from the comfort of their home. “We stream 12 live classes a day to 22 countries [and] close to 100,000 global riders,” says Foley. “We have recently announced an app that is available on 700 million iPhones. This will let people who [already] have a bike in the basement simply hop on and take a class.” Peloton creates 15 hours of content each day at its state-of-the-art studio in New York City, and its proprietary platform lets riders follow their progress on a leader board and buddy up with friends from around the world. Says Foley, “Peloton allows you to wake up at six in the morning, get on the bike, and have that 45-minute workout [done] by the time the kids wake up!” To purchase a bike ($1,995) or view class schedules, visit pelotonbike.com. The Peloton app ($13 per month) is available at itunes.apple.com.
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Haute wheels: Riders can join Peloton—which takes its name from the French word for a pack of cyclists in a race—by purchasing a bike that comes with a tablet ($1,995) or by subscribing to the iOS app ($13 per month).
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To dine for! A booming hotel culture means booming hotel dining. Among the city’s latest ultra-hot spots are Avec Nous, at the Viceroy (here, immaculate yellowtail with avocado and passionfruit), and the Mondrian’s scene-stealing Ivory on Sunset (BELOW).
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Whether its for stunning panoramic views from Mama Shelter’s rooftop bar (ABOVE) or top-shelf cocktails (like this Tulip Thyme with genever, Chartreuse, and lemon, at the Belvedere), LA’s hotels are taking center stage as the city’s coolest hangouts.
LA’s hautest hotels are getting re-done—drawing out the city’s inn-crowd as well as prepping for the annual tourist rush. In line with its obsession with staying young and trendy, Beverly Hills is at the center of all the action. After an extensive remodel, the Peninsula Beverly Hills (9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-551-2888; beverly hills.peninsula.com) debuts the Belvedere, featuring modish Mediterranean eats and drinks in a casual-chic atmosphere. Nearby, L’Ermitage has gotten more than just a facelift: it reopens this spring as the Viceroy Beverly Hills (9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 310-2783344; viceroyhotelsandresorts.com). The fully renovated hotel features all-new suites and a sparkling French-inspired restaurant, Avec Nous. In WeHo, the Mondrian (8440 Sunset Blvd., LA, 323650-8999; mondrianhotel.com) reveals its new hangout: Ivory on Sunset. The indoor-outdoor lounge is the hot new girl in town, having enjoyed a full head-to-toe revamp courtesy of nightlife kings Hakkasan Group and John Terzian of The H.Wood Group. Hollywood’s on-the-rise star, Mama Shelter (6500 Selma Ave., LA, 323-785-6666; mama shelter.com), also steps up its A-list game with the spring premiere of its rooftop bar, which features a screening area, yoga space, restaurant, and—natch—stunning city views, perfect for LA’s oh-so-sexy summer nights.
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SPACE MUST-HAVE All the city’s a stage: Meridith Baer helps LA homes fly off the market, such as this hideaway in Brentwood featuring end tables, seating, and lamps from Baer’s new home collection—and in her signature neutral-chic look.
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Stager-turned-design diva Meridith Baer, 68, is known for tricking out LA’s most coveted celeb homes, and with A-list clients like Julia Roberts and Elon Musk, it’s no wonder her new furniture collection is suddenly de rigueur for California–chic digs. The Meridith Baer Home Collection features a line of customizable sofas, chairs, and pillows in Baer’s signature heavy white linen, with every piece made in Downtown LA. “[When furnishing a home], we couldn’t always find the items we wanted in the quality we were looking for, so I decided to launch a line of furnishings myself,” says Baer. As the premier home stager in the city, she knew what was missing from the LA market. For one: “Outdoor furniture that’s reflective of indoor furniture, but more forgiving and durable.” What’s more? The LA native gives back to the community through various organizations, including Venice’s Westminster Transitional Living Center, which provides support and living arrangements for homeless women and children who can’t return home. “The center helps women get back on their feet, find a job, and sets them up in modest permanent housing,” says Baer. “We have furnishings [with little] wear that we’re no longer using, so it’s a natural fit for us to pass these pieces on to these families.” Now that’s divine design. meridithbaer.com
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“THE DESIGN AESTHETIC AT THE MOMENT IS DEFINITELY CONTEMPORARY AND ORGANIC—EVEN IF SOMEONE LIKES TRADITIONAL, WE THROW THOSE TWO STYLES INTO THE MIX!” —MERIDITH BAER
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Realtor power pair Jeffrey and Nadia Saad; famously gated Bel-Air is among LA’s most secluded neighborhoods; The Glen Centre’s Vibrato Grill Jazz offers guests dinner and a show.
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Bel-Air may be one of LA’s most cloistered neighborhoods, but you still gotta dine, shop, and explore. Here, Jeffrey and Nadia Saad, the husband-and-wife owners of JN Saad Realty, members of the real estate tech platform Compass, and two of the top Realtors in town, give us the 310 on the tony nabe in the hills. “To get that big-city feeling, you have to
head to Vibrato Grill Jazz (2930 Beverly Glen Cir., 310-474-9400; vibratogrilljazz.com). They have amazing live jazz, big steaks, and classic cocktails.”—ns “We love the little outpost of the Bel Air Bar and Grill called The Shack in the Back (662 N. Sepulveda Blvd., 310-440-5546; belairbarandgrill.com/ the-shack). They have a delicious chicken salad
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sandwich and a killer Reuben.”—js “Switch (2954 Beverly Glen Cir., 424-832-3184; switchboutique.com) is the cutest store, stocking great décor items, bracelets, clothing, and very unique gifts—everything you really want, but don’t need.”—ns “The little commercial center on Roscomare Road (2337 Roscomare Road) has everything!
We lived on Roscomare, in the heart of Upper Bel-Air, for eight years and raised our kids there. There is a full grocery store, an Indian restaurant, a dry cleaners, a Mail Room. What more do you need? We used to call it our little village in the city.”—js “We love to hike and bike in the Santa Monica Mountains (nps.gov/samo). Our favorite spot is where
Encino Hills Drive hits Mulholland. Take the dirt and gravel road (it is really bumpy, but worth it—just don’t wash your car before going!), which leads to trails for all levels of bikers, hikers, and dog walkers. You are perched on the highest point between the Valley and the Westside, and have clear, panoramic views of the ocean. You can even hike all the way down to the Palisades if you are up for it!”—js
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…specifically, to jewel-like bel-air, where real estate power couple Nadia and Jeffrey Saad reveal a few hidden gems amidst the seclusion.
AN AUTHENTIC KAUAI EXPERIENCE at our oceanfront resort on 25 lush acres. Spend days at one of four pools set amongst grottos and waterfalls or for fun - a 74-foot lava tube water slide. By night, experience our new signature farm-to-fork dining or live nightly entertainment in our lounge with an outdoor ďŹ re pit for starry nights under the Hawaiian moon.
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Life’s a beach: The pristine, 22-acre grounds of the Fairmont Kea Lani, in Wailea, host many Maui Film Festival events, including screenings in the property’s open-air, under-thestars theater.
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Angelenos with a penchant for film—and isn’t that all of us?—and beautiful beaches (ditto above) are strongly advised to spend part of this year’s June Gloom on the pristine island of Maui. It’s prime time for the Hawaiian destination, environmentally speaking: the sun is shining, flowers are blooming, warm trade winds blowing. In addition, the annual Maui Film Festival— which recently saw Lupita Nyong’o, Emma Roberts, and Colin Farrell in attendance—hits paradise June 15–19. “Maui Film Festival is an exciting time around the island, as film and culinary stars converge in Wailea,” says Fairmont Kea Lani (4100 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 808-875-4100; fairmont.com/ kea-lani-maui) General Manager Charles Head, whose oceanfront resort sits on 22 silver-screenworthy tropical acres and the secluded Polo Beach. “You can feel the energy of this five-day celebration of screenings, filmmaker panels, culinary events, and other festivities throughout the resort. Our open-air theater, Celestial Cinema, draws upon Maui’s distinct beauty, and its 50-foot screen, powered by the sun, no less, takes center stage.” Along with individual film passes (Love & Mercy and Mr. Holmes were screened in 2015), attendees vie for entrance to the signature culinary event, Taste of Wailea (at which the Fairmont’s
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IT’S PRIME TIME FOR MAUI: THE SUN IS SHINING, FLOWERS ARE BLOOMING, WARM TRADE WINDS BLOWING—ALL AS THE MAUI FILM FESTIVAL HITS PARADISE.
Maui Wowie! At Celestial Cinema, the Fairmont Kea Lani presents the Maui Film Festival’s offerings on a 50-foot, solar-powered (!) screen. left: Lupita Nyong’o received the 2014 festival’s Rainmaker Award for excellence in acting. top: To recharge after a busy fest schedule, jump the channel to the newly remodeled Four Seasons Resort Lanai for peace, calm—and low-key opulence.
executive chef Tylun Pang is set to showcase plantation era-inspired cuisine), the “coveted” Filmmaker’s Brunch, VIP lunches, and intimate parties. But for all the glitz and glam, “Maui is [also] a wellness destination where people retreat to restore their energy,” says Head. The resort’s Willow Stream Spa offerings combine Mauisourced products with
ancient Hawaiian tradition and of-the-moment technology, such as a WaveMotion massage table, experiential “journey showers,” and a mud bar. In between the films and booze-soaked feasts, Maui does R&R—and even exercise—right. Near the festival venue at the LEED Silver-certified Andaz Maui (3550 Wailea Alanui Dr., Wailea, 808-
573-1234; maui.andaz .hyatt.com), the newest activity is water bike spinning. Classes are held daily for cycling addicts, and bikes can also be rented for leisurely rides. Guests can also indulge in the Omakase Blending Experience at the green ’ĀĀAwili Spa, where an apothecary consultant blends bespoke, targeted tincture pre-treatments
using local ingredients like kava kava, hibiscus, and coffee berry. If even the mellow buzz of a Hawaii–style film fest is too much, total serenity can be had just a hop across the Au’au Channel at the recently opened Four Seasons Resort Lanai (1 Manele Bay Road, Lanai City, 808565-2000; fourseasons .com/lanai). The highlight
reel: a Nobu restaurant (an LA favorite), a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, deserted beaches, the hot-and-cold-stone Royal Hawaiian Facial, and dolphins leaping through the crystalline Hulopo’e Bay. And when you’ve OD’ed on all that, Wailea and its star-strewn cinema are just a 15-minute inter-island flight away. That’s a wrap!
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sPACE : THE guidE from a mod home makeover to an in-city vacation, here’s Where (and hoW) to live and stay in la.
Hotels ace hotel located in downtown la, this hot spot’s main attraction is the theater at ace hotel, offering guests live entertainment. 929 S. Broadway, LA, 213-623-3233; acehotel.com/losangeles
aKa Beverly hills
GOING MOD Based in Brooklyn, New York, the West Coast flagship of Organic Modernism features the brand’s accessible, modern, and luxurious furniture. The brand creates pieces that are affordable yet share an elevated aesthetic; pieces with details such as rich masculine walnuts, feminine Mid-Century Modern brass details, and expertly crafted curves are the hallmarks of the Organic Modernism collection. Featured in Elle Decor, Luxe, and the New York Times, the La Brea showroom is a must-shop favorite for local decorators. 315 N. La Brea Avenue, LA, 323-525-0911; 1443 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, 424-744-8249 organicmodernism.com
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for extended-stay visits, set up camp at aka Beverly hills and enjoy exclusive in-suite dining as well as a high-tech fitness center. 155 N. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-385-1924; stayaka.com
the Beverly hills hotel indulge in haute cuisine at the Beverly hills hotel’s iconic Polo lounge, where guests are likely to rub elbows with a-list celebrities. 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-2251; dorchestercollection.com
the Beverly hilton a celebrity hangout, the legendary Beverly hilton hotel is known for its famous aqua star Pool, which has gained popularity from the regular visits of a-list stars such as angelina Jolie. 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-274-7777; beverly hilton.com
the Beverly Wilshire hotel check out the Beverly Wilshire’s Pretty Woman suite, inspired by the iconic rom-com that was filmed at this luxurious hotel. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-275-5200; fourseasons .com/beverlywilshire
chateau marmont a beloved hollywood icon inspired by france’s loire valley, the chateau marmont swaddles its guests in continental elegance and
glamour. 8221 Sunset Blvd., LA, 323-656-1010; chateau
Road, LA, 310-472-1211; dorchestercollection.com
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hotel casa del mar
fairmont miramar hotels & BungaloWs With the santa monica oceanfront just steps away, guests can freely indulge in relaxation and comfort during their stay. 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310516-7777; fairmont.com/ santa-monica
the four seasons los angeles experience a luxurious getaway with the four seasons’ new exclusive poolside cabana featuring signature cocktails, indulgent amenities, and more. 300 S. Doheny Dr., LA, 310-273-2222; fourseasons .com/losangeles
the garland With its retro interior design definitive of 1960s hollywood, the Garland transports guests to a unique urban getaway that captures la’s ultra-cool and laid-back vibe. 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood, 818-9808000; thegarland.com
the hollyWood roosevelt named after the Us’s famed presidential family, the hollywood roosevelt provides guests with countless accommodations and an easy walking distance to iconic landmarks such as the tcl chinese theatre. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., LA, 323-856-1970; thehollywoodroosevelt.com
hotel Bel-air Praised for its ultrapampering service, the hotel Bel-air offers revamped guest rooms and large garden patios for visitors to unwind. 701 Stone Canyon
find your paradise in santa monica at hotel casa del mar, offering elegant seafood dining at catch and breathtaking views of the Pacific. 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, 310-581-5533; hotelcasadelmar.com
the line hotel the line hotel features designer sean knibb’s modern interiors from his venice Beach studio, treating guests to a hip getaway in koreatown. 3515 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 213-3683030; thelinehotel.com
the london West hollyWood an all-suite hotel, the london is the definition of glamour, featuring a cocktail bar/eatery by celeb chef Gordon ramsay. 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., LA, 310-8541111; thelondonwest hollywood.com
mama shelter Guests will find themselves happily trapped in sublime and creative décor with progressive technology housed in each room. 6500 Selma Ave., LA, 323-7856666; mamashelter.com
montage Beverly hills relieve your stress with breathtaking hollywood views and experience maximum relaxation with soothing massages and scarpetta’s premier italian cuisine. 225 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-860-7800; montagehotels.com/ beverlyhills
pali hotel right in the heart of the melrose shopping district, this boutique hotel’s interior
design reflects the local styles of Melrose Avenue. 7950 Melrose Ave., LA, 323- 272-4588; pali-hotel.com
The Peninsula Beverly hills Nestled amidst tropical gardens, The Peninsula Beverly Hills is an oasis in the city, featuring alfresco dining (with a view) at The Roof Garden. 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-551-2888; beverlyhills .peninsula.com
The riTZ-CarlTOn Take in incredible views of Downtown LA, Hollywood, and the Santa Monica Mountains as you lounge inside The Ritz-Carlon’s spacious Club Lounge. 900 W. Olympic Blvd., LA, 213- 743-8800; ritzcarlton.com
shuTTers On The BeaCh A low-key, laid-back experience and high-end amenities are all key components of what this famous Santa Monica hotel offers its guests. 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 310-458-0030; shuttersonthebeach.com
sls hOTel Philippe Starck’s interior design is a cool-yet-lavish addition to the luxurious style of Beverly Hills. 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 310-
247-0400; slshotels.com/ beverlyhills
sunseT marquis Relax, imbibe, and dine in Sunset’s three-and-a-halfacre, Mediterranean– inspired property, where celebrities from all backgrounds have been staying for the past 50 years. 1200 Alta Loma Road, West Hollywood, 310-6571333; sunsetmarquis.com
Terranea resOrT A paean to Mediterranean style, the Terranea is known for its adults-only spa, golf course, beach facilities, and incomparable oceanfront dining experience. 100 Terranea Way, Palos Verdes, 310-265-2800; terranea.com
viCerOy l’ermiTage Beverly hills At L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, treat yourself to one of the most extravagant luxury hotels in Beverly Hills and gain easy access to designer brand shops and cultural attractions. 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, 310-2783344; viceroyhotels andresorts.com
InterIors B&B iTalia Enticing with international inspirations, B&B Italia’s furniture dives into the
adventurous and innovative spirit that is “Made in Italy.” 8801 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-278-3191; bebitalia.com
Baker FurniTure Explore an impressive collection of contemporary and traditional furniture perfect for your living, dining, bedroom, and workplace needs. 360 N. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 310-2890074; bakerfurniture.com
BluePrinT FurniTure Featuring products often seen in film and on television, this unique collection houses furniture, lighting, art, and accessories for the home and office. 8600 W. Pico Blvd., LA, 310-657-4315; blueprint furniture.com
hammer and sPear After years of collecting, lifestyle expert and interior designer Kristan Cunningham and her husband, Scott Jarrell, opened this well-curated boutique selling lifestyle products. 255 S. Santa Fe Ave., LA, 213-928-0997; hammerandspear.com
hd BuTTerCuP With constantly evolving eclectic designs, HD Buttercup provides a home-furnishing shopping
promenade premiere! Shop contemporary clothing brand Vince at their new boutique at The Promenade at Westlake. Located on the corner of Westlake and Thousand Oaks Boulevards, and
REALTY ROYALTY Williams & Williams, founded by Branden & Rayni Williams, is a bespoke real estate brand representing some of the premier sales in Los Angeles. For the past 10 years, Williams & Williams has been at the forefront of LA’s high-end real estate market, attracting global attention for their recordbreaking sales. As one of the top teams in the world, Williams & Williams, has earned their A-list clientele. “We have never worked with a client just once, that’s because we take pride in representing our clients to the fullest— there is no task too small or too great.” - Rayni Williams
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adjacent to Sephora, Restoration Hardware, and Lululemon, the luxury basics store offers 2,520 square feet for all of the line’s must-have wares, from versatile ready-to-wear knit separates to luxurious, statement-making dresses, jackets, and accessories. The Promenade at Westlake, Westlake
Williams & Williams, 250 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-691-5935 thewilliamsestates.com
Village, 323-603-4210; vince.com —elizabeth lagatta
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the face of luxury Montage Beverly Hills is making history—the hotel houses the first West Coast spa to offer services from the luxury Swiss skincare line L. Raphael Genève. For flawless skin (perfect for your next selfie!), the sprawling, 20,000-square-foot spa features an assortment of advanced facial and body treatments from the just-launched, Geneva-based brand, such as the “Secrets of the Dead Sea” Tightening and Toning Treatment ($680, 120 minutes), Beauty Diamond Treatment ($690, 60 minutes), and targeted procedures like the overthe-top Oxy Star Anti-Pigmentation Treatment ($1,100, 60 minutes). 225 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-860-7803;
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experience like no other. 3225 Helms Ave., LA, 310- 558-8900; hdbuttercup.com
Kelly Wearstler Known for her chic, CA-cool aesthetic, Kelly Wearstler specializes in must-have home décor, jewelry, and fashion accessories at her iconic Melrose flagship. 8440 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-895-7880; kelly wearstler.com
using exclusive finishings. 8833 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-854-1008; luxurylivinggroup.com
minotti los angeles Decorate your home with Minotti Los Angeles’ sleek, European wares, exemplars of contemporary design. 8936 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-278-6851; minotti-la.com
lalique
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This dynamic luxury lifestyle brand is inspired by three themes cherished by namesake founder René Lalique: women, flora, and fauna. 3333 Bristol St., Ste. 1421, Costa Mesa, 714-5405951; lalique.com
Shop prefabricated and customizable Midcentury Modern–inspired home furnishings with the original manufacturer of the Eames Fiberglass Chair. 7366 Beverly Blvd., LA, 323-9330383; modernica.net
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niChe Beverly
This sleek store from a well-known design duo showcases new and midcentury furnishings, accessories, and one-of-akind items. 6824 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-934-0048; lawsonfenning.com
Indulge in luxury outdoor living with Niche Beverly’s exquisite, contemporary styles. 8770 Beverly Blvd., LA, 310-855-1755;
luxury living Fendi Casa Handcrafted by Italian artisans, this collection contains decorative furniture, lighting, and accessories manufactured
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rh modern Browse a carefully curated collection that pairs modern, minimalist aesthetics with comfort, warmth, and quality. 8772 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 424-281-1326; rhmodern.com
roChe BoBois Specializing in contemporary pieces from international designers, this high-end home furniture line fulfills all the stylistic needs of the chic Angeleno. 8850 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 310- 274-6520; roche-bobois.com
room serviCe modern Furniture Family-owned and -operated, ModShop furniture designs can be customized to fit a variety of décor styles, from organic to industrial modern. 5901 W. 3rd St., LA, 323-6929221; modshop1.com
starK CarPet Specializing in custom carpets, Stark emphasizes a collaboration between their finely designed pieces and each customer’s vision. 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-657-8275; starkcarpet.com
Real estate the Carlyle residenCes Exclusively designed by Fendi Casa, the Carlyle’s condominiums even include temperature-controlled wine storage. 10776 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 310-209-0000; thecarlyleresidences.com
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Delano Las Vegas disrupts the Las Vegas cliché with understated high-end design and extraordinary personalized service. Located inside a gleaming 43-story tower at Mandalay Bay, it’s an all-suite sanctuary for discerning global travelers. Within, you’ll discover many carefully curated offerings including internationally celebrated chef Alain Ducasse’s French and Italian-influenced cuisine at Rivea, 180-degree city views at Skyfall Lounge, and many other tantalizing surprises. Explore Delano Las Vegas for a Vegas you never knew existed.
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Century towers Chock-a-block with celeb residences, Century Towers is the first residential project constructed in Century City. 2220 Avenue of the Stars, Ste. 102, LA, 310-277-0800; centurytowersla.com
eighth & grand Enjoy the vibrant urban energy of one of the largest mixed-use DTLA projects, featuring luxe amenities and a Zen garden. 770 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-293-2447; carmelapartments.com
8th + hope Offering high-rise luxury living, 8th + Hope sets the LA standard for glitzy hideaways and breathtaking views. 801 S. Hope St., LA, 213-443-8828; essex apartmenthomes.com
the emerson La Showcasing a prodigious combination of location and elevation, The Emerson is in the heart of the city’s cultural epicenter. 225 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-5997336; theemersonla.com
the garey BuiLding Enhancing the rapid transformation of the Arts District, The Garey Building offers residents a walkable plaza, and sits directly across from the Hauser Wirth & Schimmel gallery. 905 E. Second St., LA; thegareybldg.com
metropoLis Towering over 50 stories in the heart of DTLA, this luxury condominium building offers contemporary residences with unprecedented views. 889 Francisco St., LA, 213-784-7695; metropolislosangeles.com
one santa Fe In the eclectic Arts District, One Santa Fe is a meeting ground where carefully
curated luxury apartment homes, boutiques, and eateries all come together. 300 S. Santa Fe Ave., LA, 855-207-1872; osfla.com
pLaya Vista Find a fresh, urban take on all-encompassing beachside luxury living, with yoga studios and five resort-style pools. 12852 W. Runway Road, Playa Vista, 866-4023722; irvinecompany apartments.com
ritz-CarLton residenCes Starting on the 27th floor and rising to the 52nd, these super-glam residences stand tall above the bustling LA Live. 710 W. Olympic Blvd., LA, 213-743-8800; ritzcarlton.com
ten50 Designed by HansonLA, the TEN50 building amplifies luxury with its spacious, resort-style condos, while its metal structure redefines the DTLA skyline. 1050 S. Grand Ave., LA; ten50.la
Shopping DeStinationS Fashion isLand Located just south of LA, this mega shopping complex offers designer and fashion specialty boutiques in an open-air atmosphere, in addition to fine dining restaurants and art-filled public spaces. 401 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, 855-658-8527; shop fashionisland.com
maLiBu Country mart Shop and dine at the beachy, luxe, celeb-loved Country Mart, just steps from the Pacific (and adjacent to the also-uber-popular Malibu Lumber Yard). 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu,
310-456-7300; malibu countrymart.com
the point Integrating fashion with technology, homeware, dining, and leisure, El Segundo’s The Point is the shopping complex for all your retail and dining needs. 850 S. Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo, 310-414-5280; thepointsb.com
santa moniCa pLaCe Steps from the Pacific shore, this open-air shopping center features luxurious brands conveniently located next to the Third Street Promenade. 395 Santa Monica Pl., Santa Monica, 310-260-8333; santa monicaplace.com
simon premium outLets Located off the 101, the Camarillo Premium Outlets houses SoCal’s most soughtafter shopping destinations— think Calvin Klein, 7 for all Mankind, Façonnable, Elie Tahari, Guess, Ugg Australia, and more. 740 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-4458520; premiumoutlets.com
south Coast pLaza Adjacent to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, this legendary shopping destination houses more than 250 must-shop luxury boutiques. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714-435-2000; southcoastplaza.com
westFieLd topanga Head to the Valley for a distinguished indoor shopping experience offering a wide range of amenities—fashion, beauty, restaurants—adjacent to retail hot spot The Village. 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, 818-594-8732; westfield.com/topanga
COASTAL COOL Escape to The Ranch at Laguna Beach for a secluded stay within the canyons along the sparkling Pacific. Combining ocean and canyon-views, the unique property boasts a 9-hole golf course, farmto-table organic fare, a spa sanctuary, and more. The friendly staff offers guests insider tips on the best surf spots, shops, and specialty galleries. The Ranch Laguna Beach spotlights laid-back luxury through unique programming such as barefoot Friday golf with three clubs and monthly art gallery tours to capture the vibrancy of the beautiful Southern California locale. 31106 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 800-223-3309; ranchlb.com
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our guide to weddings, la to z!
divine Details Add elegAnt elements thAt will mAke your big dAy thAt much more speciAl. PhotograPhy by Jeff Crawford Styling by CaSey trudeau
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For bridal bliss, love is in the perFect Finishing touches‌ clockwise from left: Patent porcelain pump, Christian Louboutin ($795). 650 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-247-9300; christianlouboutin.com. Maison silk and lace night gown, La Perla ($1,048). 433 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-860-0561; laperla.com. Clutch, Rauwolf ($1,990). Barneys New York, 9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400; barneys.com. 22.48-carat diamond Icon Motif bracelet, Graff (price on request). 9600 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-205-2400; graffdiamonds.com
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Platinum Bonds
from top: Platinum trinity solitaire ring, Cartier (price on request). 370 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2754272; cartier.com. Platinum double Capri ring, David Yurman (price on request). 371 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-8618; david yurman.com. Platinum 8.56-carat center diamond ring, Tiffany & Co. (price on request). 210 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-273-8880; tiffany.com. Platinum 2.10-carat round-cut diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels (price on request). 300 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-276-1161; vancleefarpels.com
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THE ROMANCE OF RUNNING AWAY NEVER GROWS OLD. AND IT’S SO MUCH MORE FUN WITH SOMEONE BY YOUR SIDE. SO YOU MAKE A PLAN. YOU DREAM OF A HIDEAWAY HIGH OVER THE OCEAN, WHERE YOU CAN LINGER OVER LUNCH ON THE TERRACE THEN WANDER IN A FRAGRANT GARDEN. AT NIGHT YOU SLIP QUIETLY INTO THE POOL TO FLOAT UNDER A BLANKET OF STARS. THEN WRAP YOURSELVES IN EACH OTHER’S ARMS IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE. YOU LEAN CLOSE AND WHISPER THAT RUNNING AWAY WAS A VERY GOOD IDEA. AND STAYING ANOTHER NIGHT WOULD BE EVEN BETTER.
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BRIDAL SHOP “I CHOSE THE CITY OF ANGELS FOR MY FIRST U.S. LOCATION AS LA IS HOME TO HOLLYWOOD, [WHERE] GLAMOUR RULES.” — GALIA LAHAV
PUT A RING ON IT The original engagement ring by Tiffany & Co. celebrates 130 sparkling years… and counting! Perhaps the country’s most iconic jewelry brand (and certainly the jewelry house with the most iconic packaging…), Tiffany’s was the very first to create the engagement ring as we know it today. Founder Charles Lewis Tiffany created the timeless Tiffany Setting ring in 1886, featuring an elevated diamond placed higher than the band to show off the brilliant-cut stone and maximize the light reflected from it. Now, 130 years later, showing off (read: selfies) is more prevalent than ever—and, naturally, engagement rings are still front and center at every nuptial.
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Celeb-rated designer Galia Lahav’s delicate, detail-heavy gowns endow LA weddings with international sex appeal.
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Bridal and haute eveningwear designer Galia Lahav (169 N. La Brea Ave., LA, 323-556-3320; galialahav.com) has set up her first flagship in Los Angeles. Known for uber-sexy, barely-there gowns with intricate detailing, the Israeli style queen is already a celebrity favorite, with Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna numbering among her many fans.
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The two-story boutique features glamorous handcrafted and custom-made dresses, plus ready-towear and accessories. If boho-chic is more your style, Loho Bride (8282 Melrose Ave., LA, 415-525-4544; lohobride .com) debuts a brick-andmortar boutique following a series of successful LA pop-up shops last year. The San Francisco-based concept, founded by
fashionista Christy Baird, brings a curated assortment of gowns and accessories—from hard-to-find indie labels such as Houghton, Elise Hameau, and Bo & Luca—to Melrose Avenue this spring. For the eco-minded bride, local favorite The Reformation (8017 Melrose Ave., LA, 213-7362810; thereformation.com) is expanding its boutique
to include its first-ever bridal shop. Known for contemporary, flow-y dresses, the LA-based, sustainably focused brand, founded by Yael Aflalo, uses repurposed materials in all its designs. The by-appointment-only shop will feature Reformation’s popular bridal collection, which includes dresses for both brides and bridesmaids.
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Platinum 8.55-carat round brilliant-cut ring, Tiffany Blue Book Collection (price on request). Tiffany & Co. Beverly Hills, 210 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2718880; tiffany.com
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BRIDAL destinations
Road trip! Get hitched in style at primo alfresco wedding destinations, including The Resort at Pelican Hill (here), Belmond El Encanto (above and left), and the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage (above right)—all just a quick drive from LA.
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Extend your one-nightto-remember into a 48-hour getaway with these must-visit wedding destinations just a quick drive from LA. No need to trek to Hawaii or even Napa for your nuptials: Turn that special day into a little getaway with a (local) destination wedding less than two hours from the city. Located just south of LAX, about 45 minutes from LA, Terranea Resort (100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310-494-
7891; terranea.com) sits on a 102-acre peninsula in Palos Verdes with 360 degree ocean views. Say your “I do’s” cliff-side and access the beach for stunning pre-ceremony photos at this resort with multiple outdoor and indoor spaces, including a massive 18,000-squarefoot grand ballroom. If an Italian destination wedding is more your vibe, opt for The Resort at Pelican Hill (22701 S. Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast, 855-3158214; pelicanhill.com).
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Located in Newport Coast, the property sits on the Pacific shore and offers alfresco ceremonies beneath an overthe-top Italian “rotunda.” With exclusivity and luxury being top priorities, the resort reserves at most one wedding per day in their Mar Vista ballroom and assigns the couple-to-be a personal butler for the weekend. North of LA, at Santa Barbara’s Belmond El Encanto (800 Alvarado Pl., Santa Barbara, 805845-5800; belmond.com),
indulge in ocean views from the jewel-like hotel nestled between the mountains and sea. Hold your reception beside the Spanish Colonialmeets-Craftsman-homelike property’s lily pond or on a terrace overlooking the garden. Nearby, at Bacara Resort & Spa (8301 Hollister Ave., Goleta, 844-2760955; bacararesort.com) in secluded Goleta, vows could be said atop a bluff or within a private garden, followed by festivities in the
beachside spread’s ballroom or more intimate wine cellar. And if you’re looking for an outdoorsy wedding sans the ocean breeze, The RitzCarlton Rancho Mirage (68900 Frank Sinatra Dr., Rancho Mirage, 760-3218282; ritzcarlton.com) is romantically nestled within the Santa Rosa Mountains and overlooking the Coachella Valley. The ocean, the mountains, the desert—go on, get out of town!
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VENUES • INSPIRATION • VENDORS
BRETT MUNOZ PHOTOGRAPHY
STICKS AND STONES
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After earning a degree in Film/TV, Brett Munoz worked for MTV and Universal Music Group for 9 years. Brett now operates his photo and video production company and has done weddings all around the world. Customer satisfaction is why this award-winning company is so sought after. Book his services before July 1 for special pricing.
Sticks and Stones has fulfilled our Brides’ dreams since 1997. Whether your desire is traditional, vintage, modern or the most current trend, let us help you create the perfect expression of your own personal style. Sticks and Stones Floral Design will bring your Dreamed-of day to glorious life.
Be the best version of yourself. Mariah Nicole Beauty can help you look like your best YOU on your wedding day. Get long-lasting, photoready makeup & hair and the confidence to walk down the aisle. Find out why brides voted us #1 “Best Wedding Hair & Makeup” in Los Angeles for over five years.
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Achieve a glowing complexion for your wedding with dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi. Schedule your consultation at the Obagi Skin Health Institute or ZO Skin Health Centres to start your journey towards healthy skin.
The Beverly Hills boutique of Hollywood designer Oliver Tolentino is the perfect shop for a bride wanting a unique, one-of-a-kind gown for her big day. Specializing in custom-made gowns (including eco), Oliver Tolentino offers a true couture experience.
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VERONICA MALIBU SKIN & BODY CENTER Veronica Barton-Schwartz is a leading expert in skin care with 35 years experience. She has been featured on the TODAY Show, EXTRA TV, and more. Regardless if she is working with an A-list celebrity or bride, she can transform skin for any big day at her exclusive seaside retreat in Malibu. www.veronicaskincare.com 310.456.8883
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PICNIC LA, brought to you by industry veterans Brad Zions, Eliot Silver, and Noah Ellis, offers an upscale menu with a fast-casual service style. The varied menu represents a palate of flavors inspired by the great diversity of Los Angeles. As constantly as Southern California’s micro-seasons evolve, so does the menu at Picnic LA.
We sit in a spot called Mala Wharf, Mala means Garden in Hawaiian, a beautiful spot at waters edge and gaze upon the islands of Lanai and Molokai. Enjoy farm to table dishes with emphasis on seafood at Mala, Honu or Frida’s. Let us show you how we practice Aloha.
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PENCHANT for PATTERNS MASTERMINDS AND SUPPORTERS OF NEW FAMILY-FRIENDLY DINING SPOT AU FUDGE SHOWED OFF CHIC PATTERNS AT THE RESTAURANT’S GRAND OPENING, WHICH WAS HOSTED BY AMAZON FAMILY.
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ART LOS ANGELES CONTEMPORARY Janelle Friedman and Julie Miyoshi
Lisa Edelstein and Robert Russell ALAC kicked off with a private reception at the home of Valeria Sorci and Pierpaolo Barzan.
Kimberly Muller and Rachel Zoe
Nate Berkus and Estee Stanley
Rosson Crow
Kulapat Yantrasast, Veronica Fernandez, Tim Fleming, and Miggi Hood
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Art Los Angeles Contemporary, the West Coast’s foremost international contemporary art, kicked off with an exclusive pre-party at a private residence in Los Angeles. The intimate gathering was followed by the highly anticipated fair, sponsored by Los Angeles Confidential and held at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar. The celebration of art brought to light premier international blue chip and emerging galleries from around the globe, with a strong focus on LA-based galleries and artists.
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Johnny Depp mingled with SBIFF Volunteers at the Modern Master Award Tribute.
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SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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Now in its 31st year, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented by UGG Australia and supported by Los Angeles Confidential, celebrated the best in film this year with a 11-day event in Downtown Santa Barbara. The festival, which awarded Lenny Abrahamson, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Tom McCarthy, Adam McKay, and George Miller the 2016 Outstanding Directors of the Year award, screened more than 200 films and staged tributes and symposia, showcasing the best in independent and international cinema. SBIFF kicked off with its anticipated Opening Night Gala.
Carl Weathers and Sylvester Stallone
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Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Tom McCarthy
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POWER POUTS BOLD LIP COLOR WAS THE MUST-HAVE LOOK AT CHANEL’S “I LOVE COCO BACKSTAGE BEAUTY LOUNGE” AT BAR MARMONT, WHICH LAUNCHED THE BRAND’S NEW LE VERNIS LONG-WEAR NAIL COLORS AND ROUGE COCO STYLO LIP-SHINES.
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WEINSTEIN OSCAR PARTY Los Angeles Confidential and Chopard partnered with The Weinstein Company for an exclusive viewing party of the 88th Academy Awards. Entertainment heavyweights, including Harvey Weinstein, populated the Marquesa Ballroom at Montage Beverly Hills and toasted the evening’s winners, including Spotlight as the year’s “Best Picture,” Leonardo DiCaprio as “Best Actor” (The Revenant), and Brie Larson as “Best Actress” (Room), with DeLeón Tequila and Piper-Heidsieck Champagne.
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Guests enjoyed host Chris Rock’s opening monologue. Gia Coppola
Roque ‘Rocky’ De La Fuente Guerra
Lewis Tan
Ashley Benson
Katherine Castro
Talia Greismann and Jon Oringer
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Tayo Otiti, Caroline Vreeland, Megan Fay, and Kacy Hill
Chris O’Connor and Leonardo DiCaprio
Brie Larson and Saoirse Ronan
AWARDS SEASON ROUNDUP
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Hollywood rolled out the reddest of carpets for 2016’s awards season parties, kicking off with W magazine and Dom Pérignon’s pre-Globes bash at Chateau Marmont. BAFTA came next with its esteemed annual Tea Party at The Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, followed by Global Green’s pre-Oscar soirée at Mr. C Beverly Hills Hotel. Cadillac fêted the Academy Awards with an exclusive cocktail party in Hollywood, while Women in Film held its yearly pre-Oscar party presented by Max Mara at Hyde Sunset Kitchen + Cocktails. Grey Goose celebrated cinema with Spotlight producer Michael Sugar at the Sunset Tower Hotel and ended the annual festivities with a “Best Picture” win.
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Patricia Arquette
Andrew Rannells
Stevie Wonder
Christina Milian
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ty Burrell
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INVITED Guests sipped Sobieski Vodka Cocktails were as they mingled at the provided courtesy artful event. of Sobieski Vodka.
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LUXURY LIVING GRAND OPENING
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Interiors emporium Luxury Living celebrated the opening of its new West Hollywood showroom with an exclusive cocktail party for the city’s influencers. Guests of the evening admired the freshly unveiled boutique, which features must-have luxe home furnishings from Fendi Casa, Bentley Home, and Trussardi Casa.
Raymond Schneider, Joe Lucas, and Christina Juarez
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Social university IVY toasted the season with its annual Winter Gala at ACE Gallery in Los Angeles. Sobieski Vodka provided custom cocktails for the evening’s attendees, who perused the gallery’s collection of large canvases. Los Angeles Confidential also supported the event, which drew forth influencers like celebrity chef Daniel Shemtob, Cocktail Lounge founder Matt Landes, entrepreneur Wayne Chang, and more.
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Fancy NaNcy
The “first lady of style,” as Nancy Reagan was often referred to, leaves behind a rich fashion legacy. Reagan, who passed away at the age of 94 earlier this spring, epitomized the powerful and glamorous edge associated with ’80s dressing: a little Diana, a little Krystle Carrington. Shoulder pads, skirt suits with matching hats, giant pearl earrings, and—of course—sequins for
the evening. Perhaps the former first lady’s greatest penchant was for the color red. “I always liked red. It’s a picker-upper!” the former Hollywood actress said in 2007—so much so that the phrase “Reagan Red” caught on early in her years as first lady (1981–1989). Often compared to Jackie O (who adored wearing French couturiers, including Givenchy), Nancy
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made it clear her eye was more focused on supporting American designers. James Galanos, Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Kenneth Jay Lane... she was friends with them all and took a keen role in helping design some of her standout pieces. Must-sees for every fashionista include the beige Galanos dress she wore with a dramatic gaucho hat to
Princess Diana’s wedding in 1981, the emerald green gown—with matching earrings—she donned for the Queen at a banquet in San Francisco in 1983, and the major, major ruffles on the pink and red ensemble for her official White House portrait in 1984. They were timeless looks, much like her inimitable style—runway perfection… then and now.
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Fashion journalist and red-carpet arbitress Louise Roe is the author of Front Roe: How To Be the Leading Lady in Your Own Life. @louiseroe
photography by harry benson (reagan)
The Lady in Red: The scarlet perfection of a Bill Blass gown mirrored First Lady Nancy Reagan’s immaculate, glamorous style for an official portrait in the Red Room of the White House in 1986.
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HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s16) ©2016 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. 15-ADV-18137