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THE SMELL OF SUCCESS: PERFUMER FRÉDÉRIC MALLE OPENS WEST COAST BOUTIQUE Frédéric Malle has been the name in luxury perfume since founding his Parisian fragrance house in 2000.

Thanks to scents like “Carnal Flower” and “Portrait of a Lady,” he has gained a faithful following that includes jetsetters, socialites and Hollywood elites. But despite its fan base, the brand has never had a presence on the west coast— until June 21, when an Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle store officially opened on Melrose Avenue. We sat down with Malle (who also happens to be the grandson of Serge Heftler-Louiche, the founder of Parfums Christian Dior), to discuss why he decided to bring his fragrant brand to the City of Angels.

STREET ARTIST JONONE COLLABORATES WITH HENNESSY ON V.S ART BOTTLE Street artist-turned-fine artist JonOne made a splash, both literally and figuratively, in L.A. this July while debuting his new artistic collaboration with Hennessy. The 2017 Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition Bottle—the seventh in an ongoing series of collaborations between Hennessy V.S and internationally renowned artists—features a colorful, vibrant design reflecting the creative vision of this abstract graffiti pioneer. Quite appropriately, the limited edition bottle is encased in a paint can.

THE BEST BEACH BARS IN L.A. We compiled this handy guide by neighborhood, from the South Bay and the Westside to Malibu and beyond. Our top picks include the epic views from The Strand House in Manhattan Beach; Dia De Campo, a brewery with an urban vibe in Hermosa; the nautical R/10 Social House in Redondo; Brent Bolthouse’s hip hangout, The Bungalow, in Santa Monica; High Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Erwin, which offers the best views of Venice Beach; Playa Provisions, Top Chef alum Brooke Williamson’s four-in-one restaurant space in Playa del Rey; Café Habana, Rande Gerber’s Mexican bar in the ‘Bu; and The Sunset Restaurant, an awesome place to watch the sunset at Zuma.

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INSIDE THE TASTE OF WALDORF ASTORIA On June 12, a culinary extravaganza took place at the new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. This year’s Taste of Waldorf challenge involved five James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef semi-finalists competing to transform happy hour into the “Fifth Hour: Bar + Bites” by creating small bites that would pair perfectly with an original cocktail and

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POWER OF PERSUASION

With an updated, stylish take on the classic power suit, this silhouette is the fall season staple

COLOR POWER Velvet Jacket, $495, Silk Combo Turtleneck, $245, and Stretch Velvet Tux Pant, $295, in Electric Pink; Whitney Bag in Brick Red Leather, $315. Available at theory.com

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OFF-THESHOULDER WOOL JACKETS in Graham Multi, $495 and Bi-Stretch Crepe in Black, $475. Available at theory.com

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n In our current political climate, the women’s empowerment movement is getting louder and power suiting has made a triumphant return to fall runways. But these are not the power suits of the 1980s—no Working Girl inspiration here. Designers across the board are redefining them, with fresh takes on silhouette, fabrication and color.

Known for their sophisticated workwear, Theory is at the forefront of the suit trend and their Creative Director of Womenswear, Lisa Kulson, continues to reinvent the classics in a modern way. “There’s the Power Jacket—my favorite piece—which has a strong shoulder, a double-breasted closure and a more pronounced waist,” she shares.

This is the perfect way to add a commanding element to your work ensemble without losing a feminine silhouette.

And for those daring boardroom bosses, Theory offers an edgier take on the classic suit with its Off-The-Shoulder Jacket and HighWaist Legging. Cut from technical fabrics, it is a fresh take that easily moves from a creative office environment to after-work cocktails.

Love the classic cut, but looking for an update? Find it with color or texture in Theory’s burgundy and velvet options, respectively. As our work lives and personal lives continue to merge, so should our wardrobes.

One of the best things about owning a perfect suit is the endless options. When you’re off the clock, pair your double-breasted jacket with fun loafers and boyfriend jeans, or mix your suit trousers with a sexy heel and a cropped knit for an evening out. Don’t be afraid to ‘work’ it out!

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“For women today, there’s the Power Jacket—my favorite piece—which has a strong shoulder, a double-breasted closure and a more pronounced waist,” Kulson shares.

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Top; A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Moon Phase Middle: Jaeger-LeCoultre CAMOGIE UPDATE Reverso Tribute Power Jacket, $585,Moon and HW Pleat Pant, Bottom: Hublot Big $455, in Oregano; BangCotton Perpetual Stretch BoyCalendar in Sapphire Tunic White, $275. Available at theory.com

When you ask about the favorite complications of a watch connoisseur, the moon phase ranks surprisingly high.

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ALL BOXED UP The crisp air, changing leaves and pumpkin spice always signal a new beginning—and the right time for another cool bag. And, once again, the must-have for fall is by Alexander McQueen.

With a simultaneous appreciation of heritage and forward thinking to what’s next, the house is constantly at the forefront of the hottest trends.

The Box Bag is a nod to its historic traditions, while putting a modern spin Looking to the clootie tree, colorful leather fringing references the beautiful ribbons hung from the branches that represent hopes and dreams of visiting pilgrims. Meanwhile, all-over metal eyelets are a throwback to armor, and intricate embroidery to needlework from the 16th century.

Simply put: these fresh updates make the new Box Bag the hottest medieval-inspired accessory since a Targaryen dragon.

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on cultural craft.

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PACKING LIGHT (Above) Off-white calf leather with multicolor samplers embroidery, $2,090; (right) black calf leather with antique silverfinished flat studs and eyelets, $2,090. Available at alexandermcqueen.com

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SAIL AWAY ON THE FLYING CLOUD Sun sparkling on the water, waves cresting against the hull,

Chanel’s new collection pays homage to their romantic

a sleek yacht gracefully cutting through the ocean... This

travels and the rich history of the sea: sapphires in deep ocean

may have been short-lived for Jack and Rose, but it was

hues, the sea’s bounty of pearls set on sculpted buoys and

practically the norm for Coco Chanel—and the inspiration

anchors, and white gold braids that recall sailors’ uniforms.

behind her company’s newest fine jewelry collection, Flying Cloud.

The standout piece is the Endless Knot necklace—made of white gold dripping with 3.51 carats of round-cut diamonds,

Coco’s ambitious and fashionable life alongside the Duke

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of Westminster was full of adventure and passion in the

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height of luxury. Their love of the sea along the Riviera in-

throw this beauty into the ocean at the end.

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The Endless Knot ring (top) in 18K white gold set with a 12.83 carat pear-cut diamond and 486 brilliant-cut diamonds; (left) the Endless Knot necklace; and (above) Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel on the deck of the Flying Cloud circa 1926.

volved gallivanting around the Mediterranean coast, paticularly on his four-mast schooner, The Flying Cloud.

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LuxuryCORNER Haute Fashion

STRIKE A CORD Gain the sartorial look with the must-have revamped fabric of the season Fall runways were flush with updates on 1970s corduroy style, with top designers putting a fresh spin on the decade’s silhouettes and styles. So it comes as no surprise that one of the favored fabrics of the era found its way into the house of Brunello Cucinelli.

As a brand known for its impeccable fit, styling and fabrications, at first glance, corduroy may seem like an odd fit. But the Italian house flawlessly executes its storied craftsmanship by creating sophisticated pieces grounded in comfort and wearability. In the Cucinelli tailored fit, the sportier corduroy takes on new life as polished off-duty look.

Pair a blazer with matching tapered trouser to create a relaxed suit that is perfect for casual lunch meetings. Or throw on a duster for your next weekend trip to view the autumn foliage. With Cucinelli’s sleek silhouettes and eye for detail, you’ll never look dated in the season’s hottest comeback.

Coat, $5,845; blazer, $3,295; shirt, $595; tie, $225; trousers, $825; belt, $795; shoes, $1,595.

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casual-wear that easily translates to any

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OH, BRUNELLO Look sharp in these Brunello Cucinelli pieces, including outerwear, $2,695; cardigan, $1,625; shirt, $545; bow tie; $245; trousers, $795; and belt, $795. Available at brunellocucinelli. com.

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Leather down vest, $3,375; suit, $4,455; pocket square, $215; shirt, $775; T-shirt, $495; belt, $625; shoes, $1,345.

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connoisseur, the moon phase ranks surprisingly high.

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BY CASEY TRUDEAU

LuxuryCORNER Haute Fashion NEW YORK STATE OF MIND Louis Vuitton’s artistic director Kim Jones looks to New York for this season’s highly anticipated collection and buzziest collaboration Chocolate and vanilla, East Coast versus West Coast, uptown or downtown—dichotomies tend to produce the most interesting and dynamic collaborations. And with a history and lifestyle as diverse as New York, it’s no wonder the city has spawned artistic legends with individualized styles like Basquiat, Warhol and Haring.

That’s why Louis Vuitton has joined forces with the brand of a thousand person drop lines, Supreme, for a capsule of menswear, accessories and jewelry for Fall

(Above) Louis Vuitton in collaboration with Supreme keepall bag, price upon request; (right) Louis Vuitton Silk Shirt, $1,140, and Pants, $1,930.

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2017. “No New York City men’s conversation is complete without Supreme,” asserts the Louis Vuitton Artistic Director of Men’s Ready to Wear, Kim Jones.

Honoring the originality of Harlem style and Dapper Dan, the Louis Vuitton chocolate and cognac monogram is reinterpreted with Supreme’s iconic box logo and downtown-cool aesthetic. Relaxed silhouettes get an update in fil-coupé and Japanese denim to create luxe, fresh pieces.

And living up to its reputation of impeccable workmanship, each piece is made of the highest quality fabrics with the utmost attention to detail. Now, the question is, can you actually get your hands on a piece of the

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THE PELLE TESSUTA APPROACH

One brand has revolutionized the accessory realm with classic styles in modern fabrications In this day and age, it seems like you’re either an innovator disrupting the status quo or a heritage brand standing on a firm foundation

(Above) Zegna Pelle Tessuta Holdall, $4,350, and Pelle Tessuta Triple Stitch sneakers, $895. Available at ermenegildozegna.com.

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of years of craftsmanship. It’s a precious few that can combine the two in a meaningful way, but storied house Ermenegildo Zegna on innovating construction without neglecting traditional methods for its Fall 2017 accessories collection, Pelle Tessuta.

In fact, Zegna has taken its more than 100 years of quality construction in the Alpine foothills near Biella, Italy and revolutionized a new material from nappa leather, weaving thin strands on its traditional looms to create a pliable and super-soft ‘fabric’ that is perfect for loafers, belts, bags and wallets. A standout from the inventive collection is the slip-on sneaker, elevated from a standard errand-running shoe to an outfit focal point. Paired with a Zegna jacket and dark denim, the Pelle Tessuta sneaker takes an obvious extra style step.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

It is the first step towards collaborating with MercedesAMG, whose engines are known for being ample, reliable and all-around respected.

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ASTON MARTIN DB11 AVAILABLE WITH V8 Don’t worry, it still packs a punch It might be puzzling that Aston Martin is now offering its flagship DB11 with a V8 engine, made by Mercedes-AMG. But after not being part of a larger conglomerate all these years, the former has decided to join forces with the latter. Aston Martin’s new V8 engine is the first visible step towards the collaboration of these two legendary automotive names.

For the highly exclusive brand, it provides access to great engines, so it doesn’t have to develop them completely from scratch, which—as it only sells a limited amount of cars each year—takes up a disproportionate amount of its investments.

We know this merge might disappoint some fans, but it shouldn’t. Mercedes-AMG engines are ample performers, known for being reliable and all-around respected.

With the DB11, you may also wonder why you would want to buy a V8 instead of a V12, or vice versa, depending on your viewpoint. That will be a matter of taste. Aston Martin is not the first to offer a nearly identical car with either a V12 or a V8, though. Bentley did it with both the Flying Spur and the Continental, although the company’s V12 is a W12. Mercedes-AMG has actually made a legacy out of offering the two V8 and V12 options, with both its SL and S-class, for years.

Fitting the DB11 with a V8 does more to the car than you might think: while it has almost 100hp fewer than the V12 (503hp against 600hp), it is only 0.1 seconds slower in the 0-60 mph sprint. This is mainly thanks to the 253-pound lighter weight of the V8 version, which has a more compact engine. Overall, you will notice this most around corners—where you have a more agile, responsive car to work with.

Aston Martin’s engineers didn’t just take a V8 off the rack at Mercedes-AMG and mount it in the DB11; they modified it so it fits the character of the car. Air intake, throttle response, ECU software and the wet sump lubrication system have, among others, all been customized, and the engine is mounted to a ZF eight-speed gearbox instead. Because of its different size, the V8 is also mounted differently than the V12, resulting in a near-perfect weight balance of 49/51.

Visually, it is hard to even tell the V8 and V12 versions of the

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BRITISH STYLE While it does have some German DNA now, the DB11 is still very British— which becomes clear from the classy interior and sleek style that is perfect for a drive to Savile Row!

DB11 apart, although the price of the V8 starts at $198,995— making it $17,500 less expensive than the V12. So why would anyone still buy the bigger engine? Because it’s exactly that: a 12-cylinder symphony only made nowadays by a handful of car companies. The choice is yours.

For those who prefer to keep it lighter, the Aston Martin DB11 V8 can be ordered now with first deliveries expected in last quarter of 2017.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

Introduced at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este, this throwback to the 1920s was the vision of a Rolls-Royce connoisseur.

LuxuryCORNER Haute Auto ROLLS-ROYCE SWEEPTAIL Back to the future of ultimate bespoke cars Throughout its existence, Rolls-Royces have been known as the best cars in the world, but being the best is as much about quality and finish as it is about personal experience.

In the early days of the company’s history, personal was top-level: the marque delivering the bare chassis and engine to a coachbuilder of your choosing, who would create the body and interior.

The passing of time has mostly put an end to this practice, but Rolls-Royce is reinstating it as the ultimate luxury.

Its first step was launching the 103EX vision vehicle—in a way, going ‘back to the future’ by allowing customers to have a bespoke car created just for them.

Given the company’s expertise, and the coachbuilding craftsmanship it has always nurtured within its facility, RollsRoyce is taking on even more demanding projects now.

Introduced at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este this year, its latest was the vision of a RollsRoyce connoisseur who garnered inspiration from the 1920s models. He reimagined them in a modern day creation and took his vision to the esteemed car company.

Rolls-Royce then took on the challenge of making his vision into the stunning Phantom Coupé.

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styling elements, without turning retro. While the eyecatcher from the outside is the distinct contrast of that regal front, dominated by the world’s most famous grille and graceful swept tail, the enormous amount of natural light will take your breath away on the inside.

This spacious, two-person beauty looks even bigger with the panoramic glass roof that highlights the handcrafted interior. Here, the grandeur continues, created by polished Macassar ebony and open-pore Paldao wood, combined

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with the finest leathers in contrasting ‘Moccasin’ and ‘Dark Spice’.

While the Sweptail is certainly breathtaking, our opinion doesn’t matter—this is a private vision of what the ultimate Rolls-Royce should be. Just like the 103EX vision vehicle, we believe it will undoubtedly inspire other customers to turn their automotive dreams into reality.

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BESPOKE 2.0 Rolls-Royce always had a tradition of making custom cars, especially in the early days.

Now, the company is returning to the time of this ultimate luxury, offering it all conveniently in-house.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

LuxuryCORNER Haute Auto

GET READY TO RUMBLE WITH THE MOST POWERFUL PORSCHE 911

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And yes, it is still street legal

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While the 700hp that the new 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS puts down on pavement makes it the most powerful street-legal 911 ever, what’s more important is how it puts down all that power—and gets your adrenaline levels up in the meantime!

It all starts with the power plant of this Porsche. The 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, a modified version of the one found in the 911 Turbo S, gives you not only 80hp more than the 2011 911 GT2 RS, but also 553lb-ft of torque. Where most supercars bring such power to all four wheels these days, the 911 GT2 RS is rear-wheel drive, with rear axle steering to optimize cornering performance.

A full tank of gas in the 911 GT2 RS only brings 3.241 pounds to the scale, with an optional Weissach package (that adds $31,000 to the price tag)—which saves another 40 pounds—for those who still find this too much. It may not sound like a lot, but it does include magnesium wheels and increase the handling characteristics of this 911 even more. Another reason to get it: the carbon fiber elements that simultaneously save weight and enhance the look of the car.

As a top performer, with an aggressive exterior design, the cockpit embodies this same spirit. Full bucket seats with carbon fiber reinforced backrests not only look great, but offer support where—and when—needed. It’s all part of making this car as driver-oriented as possible. That happens to include a customized GT seven-speed double-clutch Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes and a stability man-

Where most supercars these days operate on all four wheels, the 911 GT2 RS is rear-wheel drive—with rear axle steering to optimize cornering performance.

agement system calibrated especially for the passionate driving the 911 GT2 RS is meant to do.

The 2018 model has an MSRP of $293,200, which gives you a car that’s among the fastest on the road and also one of the most engaging and fun to drive.

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STILL SPECIAL Despite not limiting this high-performance model, Porsche’s combined price tag and natural cap will ensure the GT2 RS remains an exclusive ride.

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HauteAUTO

BY TIM LAPPEN

NEW LOOK Continental’s fresh and bold makeover

AN ELEGANT SEDAN WITH GT MOVES The new Lincoln Continental Black Label The 2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label is definitely not your

requires maintenance, Lincoln will also come to your home or work,

father’s Lincoln—with that hardtop and the coach doors made famous

pick up your car, drop off a loaner and then reverse the process when

by Vinnie, Drama, and Turtle on Entourage. While his 1962-ish

your car is finished. But wait, there’s more! In this age of self-driving

version may have been stately (read: luxo-barge), the new Black Label

(or drive-assisting) cars, Lincoln does one better: for $30 an hour, the

is sleek, quick, responsive and even agile. The luxurious touches in the

company will send a chauffeur and drive you around.

2017 model would also make the 1960s designers swoon with envy,

The white-on-white Black Label we tested had some pretty

with details like an Alcantara headliner, a sunroof almost as large as the full interior, diamond-tufted heated and cooled massaging front seats (adjustable 30 ways), power recline rear seats, a wood-andleather steering wheel, 360-degree front/rear cameras, satellite radio and much more.

Its moniker is part of a Lincoln campaign to offer the Black Label experience—a high level of member privileges—including mobile showroom that comes to you, multiple options for finer finishes than are typically seen in American vehicles, complimentary car washes any time, free annual detailing, and even a curated list of fine restaurants across the country (with reservation assistance provided by its Culinary Concierge), plus your first dinner for two paid for by Lincoln.

Clearly, the company has decided to offer extra-special service with its cars: for the first four years of ownership, when your Black Label

Sleek door handles on the trim line offer a cleaner appearance

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impressive stats to post: all-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6

them.

putting out 400 horses and 400 pounds of torque (the car offers 2.7, 3.0

With prodigious rear-seat legroom, the 2017 Continental is

or 3.7-liter engines; a front-wheel-drive variant is also available with

destined to be a hit with the town car crowd, but—with its serious

some powerplants).

performance attributes—is perfect for the ‘active driver’ too or, dare

Starting at approximately $65,000 (or under $45,000 for the non-

we say, soccer dad. It’s also ideal for weekend getaways, as you could

Black Label edition), ours would have cost about $77,300—however,

certainly fit two golf bags and some luggage in the trunk and still

it had options like auto park (both parallel and perpendicular), adaptive cruise control (that can take you from freeway speeds to stop and back up again), the aforementioned reclining rear seats (also heated and ventilated) with the ability for the rearseat occupant to push a button to move the front passenger seat way up for gobs of legroom, lanedeparture and rear cross-traffic warnings, plus a basket full of other goodies.

A great car for the active driver and soccer parent alike.

Perhaps most striking about the car is that it has

have room left over. Even our weekend getaway, with more stuff than people ought to bring on a trip, was easily handled by the cavernous trunk.

And although beauty is subjective, the design of the front fascia, the HID lights and LED surrounds, the side view with the clean and clever door handles up high, and super sleek rear make this car easy to identify as a Continental.

We even spent some time in Newport Beach, where it fit right in parked between the Rolls-

enough moxie to actually back up the sports fittings. With the plentiful

Royces and Porsches at Fashion Island and was front-and-center for

horses fed through a six-speed Selectshift transmission with—wait for

the arriving crowd to admire at the Summer Concert Series at the

it—paddle shifters, the Continental can take you to any track, be it the

Hyatt Regency, igniting plenty of looks and inquiries.

Kentucky Derby (where you will arrive suitably relaxed and resplendent

If your musical taste runs the gamut like ours, you might remember

in all of your finery) or Laguna Seca (where you’d plan on some hot laps).

Charlie Ryan and the Livingston Brothers’ mid-1950s song “Hot Rod

There are also settings for Comfort, Normal and Sport that actually

Lincoln.” The last lines are especially memorable, where the teenage

achieve what they promise in both ride and handling. And you probably

son remembers his father’s admonishment: “My pappy said, ‘Son,

wouldn’t expect to see something akin to active seats in a Continental,

you’re gonna’ drive me to drinkin’ if you don’t stop drivin’ that Hot

but here they are—with adjustable bolsters straight out of the M- and

Rod Lincoln.” As it happens, that powerful V12 engine to which the

AMG playbooks. The Revel Ultima stereo system, with 19 speakers and

song refers only produced about 25 percent of the horsepower found

satellite radio, can provide a concert hall experience, as well, from any era

in today’s Continental Black Label.

your heart desires.

The final verdict: it does a great job traveling from Point A to Point

From stop-and-go commuter traffic, open road cruising, city drives

B shielded from the noise of the outside world. It has enough ‘go’

and even canyons, the car was a joy. Steering was, at once, both

to perform well on the streets and freeways, but retains its limo-

communicative and easy, and—most of all—provided that one luxury

like ride. Despite costing about $80,000 if you add all the bells and

so lacking in today’s world: quiet. In fact, the Lincoln folks have done

whistles, it’s hard to find anything for the same price that could

a great job corralling all of those pesky decibels and putting a hush on

compete with its looks, performance, comfort and style.

WHEELIN’ Rims that look so good you don’t need aftermarket dubs

DETAILING The incredible attention to detail results in beautiful seating

FIRST CLASS The spacious cabin rivals an elegant living room

COMMAND CENTER It’s a great view from the captain’s chair

A lifelong petrolholic, mechanic and automotive journalist since penning a column for his high school newspaper, internationally recognized attorney Tim Lappen is a partner at a major L.A­­.­­-­­based law firm, where he chairs the firm’s Family and Luxury Home Groups and is, of course, a member of its Motor Vehicle Group. He can be reached at tlappen@gmail.com.

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Rubinacci is a legend in the sartorial world, having dressed pop icons like Bryan Ferry and royals like the Duke of Kent.

LuxuryCORNER Haute Watch

HUBLOT CLASSIC FUSION ITALIA INDEPENDENT COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE CAN BRING YOU FAR IN THIS WORLD. SUCH IS THE CASE WHEN IT COMES to Hublot watches, as the company has been showing us for quite some time with the “Art of Fusion.” This luxury brand has joined forces once again with Italia Independent, and its illustrious founder and creative director, Lapo Elkann, along with the famous Italian tailor Rubinacci.

The result shows both the power of the “Art of Fusion” and the effectiveness of this three-way partnership: Rubinacci is a legend in the sartorial world—not only due to the fame of Luca Rubinacci, who runs the empire in Milan, but also by dressing pop icons like Bryan Ferry and royals like the Duke of Kent. It was in the company’s incredible collection of fabrics, all 60,000 square meters of them, that Hublot and Italia Independent found what they were looking for.

The precious fabrics selected were used to dress the watch, the chronograph version of Hublot’s Classic Fusion, extending from the strap all the

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BY MARTIN GREEN

way to the dial—excluding the two sub-dials (to break up the pattern and get a visually more enticing composition, as well as improve legibility). But no matter which watch from the Classic Fusion Italia Independent Collection you choose—a tartan, pieds-de-poule or Prince-de-Galles—you are going to make a statement.

Even the 45mm cases are crafted from either titanium, black ceramic or Hublot’s proprietary King Gold, with clasps to match and fitted with Hublot caliber HUB1143 automatic chronograph movement. All of the watches in this collection are limited: only 100 were created in the titanium and ceramic and only 50 made out of King Gold. So you will certainly feel special to get one on your wrist.

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MOON PHASE WATCHES WHEN IT COMES TO PRACTICAL USE, IT DOESN’T SCORE VERY HIGH. UNLESS YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL OR AMATEUR ASTRONOMER, you probably won’t be using the information it provides on a regular basis—if at all. However, when you ask a watch connoisseur about his or her favorite complications, the moon phase ranks surprisingly high.

In fact, a moon phase can change the entire look of a watch. A. Lange & Söhne’s signature, Lange 1, is a very tempting piece to begin with, but the Lange 1 Moon Phase adds just a little more. Even when it’s not the most functional, it makes quite a visual impact.

Perhaps this is also a bit of nostalgia, seeing the moon on the dial of your watch. It brings you back to the earlier days of watchmaking, when it was one of the first complications developed. To this day, almost all of the great brands have at least one moon phase model available in their collections. Like Jaeger-LeCoultre, they are also commonly housed in their most iconic cases, à la the Reverso.

Some brands even give the complication center stage, such as Jaquet Droz, showing the moon in great detail with its Grande Seconde Moon.

On this model, the moon phase is actually larger than the dial that displays the hours and minutes.

But as Hublot proves, it’s not only the classically styled watches that look good with this complication: the moon phase on the company’s Big Bang Perpetual Calendar Sapphire adds a dash of color in an otherwise fully transparent watch—making it even more eye-catching than it already is. It also shows that the moon phase has a rightful place in contemporarily styled watches with what has become, quite frankly, a timeless appeal.

(Above, from top) A. Lange & Söhne’s Lange 1 Moon Phase, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Tribute Moon, and Hublot’s Big Bang Perpetual Calendar Sapphire

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When you ask about the favorite complications of a watch connoisseur, the moon phase ranks surprisingly high.

Jaquet Droz’s Grande Seconde Moon

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PAUL NEWMAN’S ROLEX DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH WHEN IT COMES TO VINTAGE ROLEXES, FEW ARE AS SOUGHT

was a Reference 6239. It featured a steel bezel and pump style push-

after as the Daytona Cosmograph “Paul Newman.” Mainly recog-

ers that operated the manual wind chronograph movement inside

nizable by its two-tone dials, the watch got its nickname from the

the watch. The dial itself, however (in two-tone with art deco-style

famous actor, whose personal watch will be coming up for auction

graphics), is what makes it a true “Paul Newman” and not very

this year for the first time.

popular at the time. Many Rolex customers preferred the more tradi-

Paul Newman received the watch as a gift from his wife, Joanne Woodward, presumably in 1968 or 1969, to mark the start of his

tional version, instead—one of the reasons that the “Paul Newman” continues to be so rare today.

racing career. This also explains the endearing engraving on the

The bidding for his actual timepiece will start at a cool $1,000,000,

back of the watch, which reads, “Drive carefully, me.” And he must

but you can expect the gloves to come off fast. In fact, it won’t be

have listened, as he had a very successful—and indeed safe—career,

surprising if Paul Newman’s Daytona becomes the most expensive

finishing third overall and winning the GT-class of the 24-hour en-

vintage Rolex ever sold. It would have to dethrone the Bao Dai

durance race at Daytona in 1995, only eight days after celebrating

Rolex, which sold last May for CHF $5,066,000—but, then again, how

his 70th birthday!

many opportunities are there to purchase a watch worn by one of

Newman wore the watch on a cuff-style strap. And although more Rolex Daytonas have the “Paul Newman” nickname today, his

the most famous actors (and one directly associated with one of the most desirable vintage watches ever made)?

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Paul Newman received the watch as a gift from his wife Joanne Woodward to mark the start of his racing career.

LuxuryCORNER Haute Watches

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BY MARTIN GREEN

es

BY CHRISTOPHER BECCAN

MACALLAN 18 + LAURENT FERRIER

PAIRS WELL WITH: The Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro Rotor was introduced in 2011 a few years after the highly acclaimed Galet Classic Tourbillon Double Spiral, which won at GPHG in 2010. The Micro Rotor was created to be an elegant dress watch, with the same level of detail, but at a relatively more accessible pricepoint than the Galet Classic.

BALANCE: The Macallan is the third largest-selling single malt scotch

followed by vanilla, marzipan and ginger stem undertones, alongside

in the world and Macallan’s Scotch Whisky is, primarily, matured in oak,

some star anise. Going back for more, notes of maraschino cherries

seasoned with sherry and brought to the distillery from Jerez, Spain. The

start to emerge, followed by those butterscotch notes and toffee, with a

sherry cask finish scotch from Macallan could be considered its core

hint of orange, dried figs, apricots and walnuts. The finish has lingering

age-statement range. That said, the 18-year-old expression is perhaps

mixed dried fruits, ginger and smoke that make it, at once, long and

one of its more regularly sought-after drops and one of the few from

sweet.

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Macallan that is defined by the year it was distilled. Macallan scotch finished in sherry oak is known to be deliciously smooth single malt,

THE VERDICT: Most people know that the Macallan brand is well-

which is rich and well-rounded, if not a little too easy to drink. Of course,

revered around the world, and this 18-year-old expression from the

it will not disappoint.

distillery based in Craigellachie, Scotland is just a drop of liquid gold.

This scotch is rich and complex on the nose, but much mellower than

ON THE NOSE: Drinkers will experience an initial waft of sherry,

you would expect on the palate. It is delicately balanced to perfection—

dried mixed fruits and vanilla, followed by notes of ripe raspberries,

truly stunning from nose to finish. With an ABV of 43%, you probably

strawberries and toffee. You’ll get a bouquet of butterscotch and the

wouldn’t add any water. However, if you feel the need, only add in small

spiciness of cinnamon and cloves, as well as suggestions of candy apple.

quantities until it is just right for you.

You’ll experience an initial waft of sherry, dried mixed fruits and vanilla followed by notes of ripe raspberries, strawberries and toffee.

Rounding off the nose is a touch of ginger and a hint of wood smoke. On the palate, it has a lovely milky texture and those sweet sherry notes,

INFO: ABV 43% in a 70cl bottle

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BY CHRISTOPHER BECCAN

LuxuryCORNER Haute Watches CRAIGELLACHIE 23 + ROLEX SUBMARINER

To this day, Craigellachie uses oldfashioned “worm tubs” to cool and condense the distilled spirit.

PAIRS WELL WITH: The Rolex Red Submariner was produced from roughly 1969 to 1973, but this one is the first Submariner with a date—making it highly covetable.

CLASSIC SINGLE MALT: Craigellachie has been in production since

sticks, vanilla, cinnamon and subdued pepper. A little mint, smoke and,

1891. Although scotches from this distillery are usually lost within

of course, meaty notes also emerge. Meanwhile, you’ll taste the sweet

Dewar & Sons blends, the company has released a handful of official

pineapple and some sherry on your palate before it gets quite peppery

bottles over the course of its history. Now, thanks to the determination

and spicy, with hints of cinnamon and cloves. Then, you’ll taste the

of a few like-minded individuals, Craigellachie has been available to

aniseed notes and some rich oak. The finish is long, sweet and smoky.

day, Craigellachie uses old-fashioned “worm tubs” to cool and condense

THE VERDICT: This is a meaty, full-bodied dram that is well-balanced

the distilled spirit, which typically means less copper contact during

and arguably one of the best, excluding the award-winning 31-year-

production to create strong and meatier notes. It’s these characteristics

old. The surprising smoky element was a favorite and, yet, it did not

that led Craigellachie’s 31-year-old to achieve Best Single Malt Whisky

require a drop of water—though, if you insist, only a very small amount.

of the Year at the 2017 World Whisky Awards.

Otherwise, allow the scotch to breathe for three to seven minutes to

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purchase for the last few years as a single malt scotch whisky. To this

open up the nose and palate. Then, simply, enjoy.

ON THE NOSE: Drinkers will get a waft of signature Craigellachie pineapple and—strangely enough—green olives, followed by candy

INFO: ABV 45% in a 70cl bottle

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YAMAZAKI 18 + LANGE 1815 FLYBACK

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PAIRS WELL WITH: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Flyback Chronograph has a calibre L951.5 movement, which makes use of a columnwheel control and a stepped pinion for the precisely jumping minute counter. Crafted to the highest Lange quality standards, decorated and assembled by hand, the L951.5 is a sight to behold and can be admired through the exhibition case back.

PERFECTION: Yamazaki is one of the first Japanese distilleries to be built.

are notes of popcorn, tobacco, apricot and coffee. On the palate, you can

Established in 1923 and situated in the vale of Yamazaki, the whisky is born

taste those salted caramel notes, followed by vanilla, sherry, candy floss

from the natural craftsmanship and climate of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital,

and raisins. These are followed by notes of aniseed, stem ginger, spices

an area of dense bamboo grooves at the foot of Mt. Tennozan. In 1984, the

and a subtle menthol. Richer currant-like notes start to emerge, alongside

Yamazaki 12-year-old single malt whisky was released—intense, confident

some mizunara, tobacco and marzipan. Rounding off the nose are notes of

and elegant, just like the Yamazaki distillery itself. That said, the 18-year-old

red apples, a faint waft of lychees, acacia honey, shortbread and rich dark

expression only further enhances these characteristics. Over the past few

chocolate. The finish is long, sweet, spicy with lingering oaky nuttiness.

years, Yamazaki has won the approval of many whisky aficionados, as well as a few awards along the way. The 18-year-old has become somewhat of

THE VERDICT: The Yamazaki 18 is no less than perfection, with a

a cornerstone for Yamazaki, tickling the tastebuds of those who choose to

balance and richness that is just sublime. However, it also possesses some

venture further than the brilliantly balanced 12-year-old.

delicious delicate notes that only become apparent the more the dram

The Yamazaki 18 is no less than perfection, with a balance and richness that is just sublime.

opens up. There is no need to add water, but do so if required and leave it ON THE NOSE: Drinkers will get a lovely waft of raisins, vanilla and

to breathe for up to ten minutes to yield more depth in the flavor.

viscose, alongside rich tones of cherry, mizunara and salted caramel. These initial notes are closely followed by turmeric, candy, a slight buttery flavor,

INFO: ABV 43% in a 70cl bottle

licorice, some subtle spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and dry oak. Finishing off

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WATCHTrend

BY GREG SIMONIAN

THE URWERK WORK 20 years of innovation puts the ‘work’ in ‘Urwerk’ If you’ve heard of a wave of watchmakers who represent the nouvelle horlogerie, then you certainly know Urwerk, the Swiss company founded by watchmaker Felix Baumgartner and designer Martin Frei. If it still doesn’t ring a bell, perhaps you’ve heard of Iron Man and Robert Downey Jr.? The actor and his big screen character walk red carpets and save the planet with an Urwerk on the wrist. This independent brand, celebrating its 20th birthday, never aimed for scale—it proudly produces just 150 GREG SIMONIAN President of Westime

watches per year. But you can count on Urwerk for achieving greatness as recognized by the jury of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie, and for turning the telling of time on its head.

These otherworldly timepieces from Urwerk are available at Westime’s boutiques in California and Florida.

ASYMMETRICAL UR-110 Robert Downey Jr. and his Tony Stark character on the big screen favor this timepiece.

UR-110 A true gentleman wouldn’t want to offend his present company by hiking back his sleeve to check the time on his watch. So obvious! The UR-110 offers a brilliant solution—and one that Iron Man alter-ego Tony Stark appreciates. The time is always shown on the right that glide along an hour track. The award-winning design also incorporates an ‘oil change’ indicator, to alert the user it is time for service, as well as a day/ night indicator. Whether encased in titanium, platinum or red gold, the unique automatic movement allows you to view the time discreetly as it peeks out from under a cuff.

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side of the asymmetrical watch via a family of satellites

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UR-105 From its inception, a system of rotating and revolving satellites to indicate the time has been Urwerk’s emblematic signature element. The newest editions of the UR-105, in orange and lemon, give unimpeded visibility to the carousel of satellites. Four discs, each displaying three hour numerals, reveal themselves as they glide past the minute rail to display the time. They are powered by an automatic movement that has three settings for the user to choose: full (to allow small movements to wind the hairspring), reduced (for moderated winding) and stop (to disable the automatic winding system and make the watch a hand-wound timepiece).

THE UR-105 It features Urwerk’s most iconic design element: rotating hour satellites to indicate the time.

UR-T8 A satellite time display is curious in its own right, but the UR-T8 shrouds the time in mystery. Urwerk’s first transformable watch features a case that can unlock from its cradle, flip over, and click in place upside down, protected by a titanium, textured shield that seems almost prehistoric. Back on the timetelling side, the UR-T8’s carousel bears Urwerk’s biggest satellite system yet for ultimate visibility. Available in natural titanium, or with a black PVD coating, the automatic watch also features a gilded spinning vane connected to the winding rotor, whose purpose is to absorb any sudden action that could interfere with the winding efficiency.

THE UR-T8 Urwerk’s first transformable watch.

EMC Hour hand, minute hand, a round dial… has Urwerk gone traditional? Not in the least. The EMC is an award-winning world’s first, a 100% mechanical PHOTOS COURTESY OF URWERK AND GETTY IMAGES

watch with electronic indications built in for tracking the amplitude of the watch, and its precision. With this information, you can finely adjust your watch to perfectly match your lifestyle. Whether cased in ‘TimeHunter’ ceramic, or in PVD black titanium with an ‘X-Ray’ dial, this truly smart watch also displays small seconds at 1 o’clock, a power-reserve indicator at 7 o’clock, and a performance and amplitude indicator at 10 o’clock. Turn it over to view the strange confluence of a mechanical movement woven together with electronic circuits.

THE EMC Mechanical and electronic time-telling elements are united within the same watch for ultimate precision.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

LuxuryCORNER Haute Yacht SCARO DESIGN LAUNCHES ITS TEMPTING AEON 380 The perfect blend of power and relaxation

Turkish studio Scaro Design’s new yacht concept, AEON 380, is the first in the company’s latest launch—measuring 38.35 meters, while other models in the near future will be as long as 46 meters. The AEON 380 may just be an exercise in design, combining an agile bow with a stern that is seemingly inspired by the luxury yachts of the early 1900s. All are united in a very modern style, with large windows flooding the interior with natural light.

Meanwhile, five cabins offer space for a total of 12 people, spread out over a generous owner’s suite, two VIP suites, and two twin cabins.

And an additional five cabins are available for a crew of ten people. These factors surely indicate what the goal was when Scaro Design penned the AEON 380 yacht concept: total luxury and relaxation for its owners and guests alike.

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The AEON 380 combines an agile bow with a stern that draws inspiration from the early 1900s.

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There is also ample space to sunbathe; an al fresco dining area with fixed seating; a more formal, indoor dining area at the front of the main cabin; a hull and superstructure following the glass-reinforced epoxy sandwich construction method; and two Caterpillar C32 ACERT engines that offer 1.900 hp each. With a cruising speed of 18 knots and top speed of 20 knots, the fuel capacity of 40,000 liters offers the comfortable cruising range of 2.250 nautical miles. That makes the AEON 380 not only perfect to hop islands in the Caribbean, but also to explore all of the gems in the Mediterranean.

ALL AT SEA Five cabins present space for a total of 12 guests, spread out over a generous owner’s suite, two VIP suites, and two twin cabins.

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COMFORTABLE RANGE The fuel capacity of 40,000 liters offers a cruising range of 2.250 nautical miles—making the AEON 380 perfect for hopping islands in the Caribbean and exploring all of the gems in the Mediterranean.

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LuxuryCORNER Haute Yacht

THE UNPRECEDENTED AUREA SUPERYACHT

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Rossinavi and Pininfarina join forces to create the utmost comfort and luxury

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When it comes to superyachts in particular, styling is becoming increasingly more important. New technologies allow for more challenging designs to become a reality and many shipyards are taking advantage. That is why Italian superyacht builder Rossinavi enlisted Pininfarina to design its latest concept.

Measuring 230 feet (or 70 meters), the Aurea was developed to capture your attention—and hold it. Fluid lines give the yacht a unique dynamic, which is further enhanced by rare features, such as a pool surrounding a lounge area at the aft section, and wooden decks and beautiful staircases that connect the different areas.

In many ways, the Aurea is a next-level superyacht—not only in terms of design, but in the way owners and their guests can enjoy it. For instance, the sundeck offers spectacular views and is large enough for six sun loungers, with a whirlpool and dining area available on the deck below. The master suite features a private balcony and large windows, while the guest

The rare pool surrounding a lounge area at the aft section is connected by wooden decks and beautiful staircases.

cabins enjoy a similar setup in a shared outdoor area that can be utilized for events and get-togethers.

Although technical details have yet to be released, Rossinavi confirmed that the Aurea will also be fitted with a dieselelectric propulsion that will be uniquely placed in the middle of the yacht, rather than at the stern, to open up more space for the beach club.

Perhaps the most beautiful aspect of the Aurea, overall, is that form and function achieve a synergy we know well from Pininfarina’s designs for Ferrari, but that is still rather new to the world of superyachts. It gives us a glimpse into the future— and we cannot wait to see it in real life!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BREGUET

NEXT LEVEL The 230-foot Aurea was designed to capture one’s attention with large windows, a whirlpool, luxurious dining area, and spectacular views.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

LuxuryCORNER Haute Jet THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL Showcasing the sleek and stunning Embraer Manhattan

LIVING THE HIGH LIFE With so many stately features, the Embraer Manhattan essentially combines the styles of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building in one.

ART DECO APARTMENT? PRIVATE CLUB? LUXURIOUS RESTAURANT? THE NEW MANHATTAN BY EMBRAER IS ALL OF THESE AT ONCE— and the best part is, it can take you wherever you want to go.

The Manhattan is a design concept that Embraer based on the Lineage 1000E, particularly desired by the rich and famous because of its versatility. It offers plenty of space, yet is still nimble enough to land at airports such as Aspen and London City. But the range of 4,600 nautical miles also means you can fly from New York nonstop to pretty much any major city in Europe.

Embraer shows off what you can do with all the space that the Lineage 1000E offers. The Manhattan’s mahogany wood panels, brass and gold trim, and stunning artwork takes the interior of this private jet to a whole other level. offers an upscale dining option for six people. Its design takes us back to the olden days (in a good way), even modifying some of the windows to create the desired effect. In fact, it might take actually looking outside or hearing the modest hum of the jet engines to know that you are actually airborne, rather than in an opulent apartment in the city that never sleeps.

The outside of the plane has been transformed, as well, with a dark blue livery that features polished silver stripes and wings, reminiscent of such cars of that era as the legendary Bugattis and Duesenbergs. In the long run, with the Manhattan, Embraer gives a lesson in creativity and proves the sky is not the limit—especially when we’re talking about private jets!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF EMBRAER

Due to the large space, the jet can accommodate different sections, too: while the Cloud Club transports you back to the 1920s, the Crystal Room

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF EMBRAER

BACK TO THE FUTURE With all that comfort and class, the Embraer Manhattan might even make you forget that you’re sailing high above the clouds.

With the Manhattan, Embraer gives a lesson in creativity and proves that the sky is not the limit—especially when we’re talking about private jets!

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SHOPPING

STEPPING ONTO THE PLATFORM High-end shopping center, Platform, is restructuring the retail experience in Culver City NESTLED AMONG POWER PLAYERS

mer used car dealership in the 1960s—is

such as Sony Pictures, Apple Beats and

a place where Angelenos and tourists

Smashbox Studios lies Platform, a

alike go to procure items they couldn’t

unique convergence of fashion, culinary

find anywhere else in L.A. You’ll notice

talent and creative companies spread

this right off the bat as you’re greeted

out over four acres in Culver City’s

with local artist Jen Stark’s dripping

Hayden Tract neighborhood. The devel-

rainbow façade murals, appropriate

opment certainly lives up to its name: it

pieces for the progressive City of Angels.

is both a platform for its artisanal, bou-

The entire design looks amazing, in

tique brands and restaurants, and locat-

fact, lending the space some extra street

ed by an actual platform, the Metro Expo

cred from Culver City-based firm Teiger

Line’s Culver City Station.

Architects. Platform is industrial chic, yet

As conceived by realtors David Fish-

somehow intimate, thanks to its rough-

bein and Joseph Miller, Platform—a for-

hewn wood, concrete slab floors and

PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATIE GIBBS

BIKES FOR ALL Take a spin on one of the ten Sole bikes at Platform, where riders will not only bike for free, but also receive a key that unlocks the bike valet room to store their two-wheelers while on site.

Platform at night

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from Italian and Japanese designers, as well as limited-edition pieces and collaborations; Bird, a highly-curated boutique from Brooklyn; The Edit, a collaboration between Janessa Leone hats and Freda Salvador shoes; Linda Farrow, a London-based luxury eyewear brand; Los Angeles’ laid-back luxury casuals line, Velvet; progressive L.A.-based men’s and womenswear label Shades of Grey by Micah Cohen; and The Shop, a full lifestyle concept featuring fashion, homeware and a café. Other resident boutiques include the design-driven Poketo, which sells stationery, housewares, apparel and accessories; the upscale children’s store Rabbit Ladders; and British home Linda Farrow

décor and lighting guru Tom Dixon.

Platform

features

edited

the stores at Platform is one-of-a-kind, carrying

like

ping containers nestled amid a topiary won-

hand-selected brands that cater to customers

partnerships,

derland of cacti, towering trees and florals.

who appreciate fashion, individuality, quality

Reformation, the sustainable, cult-following

and indie cool.

clothing brand by Yael Afalo (Platform is

It’s an all-in-one destination for shopping,

installations too.

Current

and

”

culinary

tenants

are

dining and doing (thanks to SoulCycle, which

Retailers include menswear brand Magasin,

also corporate headquarters for the brand);

has its West Coast headquarters here). Each of

which sells exclusive, relaxed, tailored clothing

Salt Surf, a surf apparel and lifestyle brand

Magasin

with a sharply edited collection of casual-luxe designers.

experiences

walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, and metal ship-

popups,

stocks “herLinshelves

The Shop

PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATIE GIBBS

NEIGHBORLY LOVE The Shop (left) utilizes lighting from neighbor Tom Dixon, like the above fixtures, at its Platform digs.

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RINGIN This vint empress jeweler J is just on items so Walker’s

SHOPPING Le Labo

Platform is “industrial chic, yet somehow intimate.

”

Cynthia Rowley

Stay

Reformation

Stay by by Spring Street Social Society, a

they make up a walkable culinary destination

alongside select beer and wine; The Cannibal,

boutique curated by cultural tastemakers Patrick

where visitors can spend an entire day tasting

a meat-centric full-service restaurant with an

Janelle and Amy Virginia; and the first pop-up

incredible—and incredibly diverse—food. It is

award-winning beer list courtesy of Christian

from Cynthia Rowley, with her eponymous

home to Sao, a spot dedicated to bowls and

Pappanicholas and Cory Lane; Loqui, an

womenswear label, beauty, fragrance, eyewear

smoothies made from Brazilian acai and pitaya

eatery from Tartine Bakery’s former head baker,

and interiors. New tenants arriving this fall

fruits; Blue Bottle, an artisanal coffee roaster;

specializing in handmade tortillas and Baja-

include denim line DSTLD and fine jewelry

The Lab by Sweetgreen, an exclusive concept

style tacos; and Juice Served Here, a mecca

Anna Sheffield.

from Washington D.C.-based eatery Sweetgreen

for cold-pressed, raw and organic juices. The

When it comes to the food concepts at

that includes a test kitchen; The Butcher

newest addition to Platform’s roster, Hayden,

Platform, all are impressive and award-winning

Shop by Cannibal, a full-service butcher shop

opened in July and focuses on California

in their own right. However, when combined,

featuring specialty cuts of meat and charcuterie

seasonal ingredients through a Japanese lens.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATIE GIBBS

HATS ALL, FOLKS! Men can pick up hipster-worthy hats and accessories at Buck Mason (above).

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The Cannibal

The all-day canteen courtesy of James Beard SoulCycle

Rising Star Chef nominee Ari Kolender is simple but high-end, which can be seen in everything from its custom woodwork and ceramic flatware to its Italian marble bar.

The restaurant also incorporated lighting and furniture from neighbor Tom Dixon, which complements the simple and cozy fare—creating a neighborhood joint where you can grab waffles and Vittorio coffee in the morning and oysters with wine in the evening.

Wellness options are rife, as well. In

PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATIE GIBBS

addition to SoulCycle, the upscale nail bar

“The Hayden Tract is full of entrepreneurs and artists... a gathering space for all of these people to come together and enjoy a great meal and an incredible bottle of wine any time of day.”

—Ari Koldener

Tenoverten, is stationed here—and it just announced a collaboration with Christian Louboutin

beauty.

Aesop

is

another

luxurious feature: a progressive, Australia-

HAUTE CUISINE The culinary offerings at Platform include meat-ery The Cannibal, new Californian spot Hayden and (above) Baja-inspired Loqui.

based apothecary brand of superlative products for the skin, hair and body.

Most importantly, frequent visitors to Platform—a.k.a. the folks that fall in love with what the unique development is throwing down—can join “Platform Selects,” a VIP incentives program with exciting privileges for its members. You’ll surely want in on that action because this cool new venue offers true one-stop shopping for everything your

Hayden

hipster heart desires.

Toro Tartare

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BY: ROSALIA CONNOLLY

HauteCUISINE

enormously inspired by the immense creativity and art that is created here in Los Angeles.

— Jordan Kahn

”

PHOTOS COURTSEY OF VESPERTINE, JEFF ELSTONE AND CARLA CHOY

Vespertine “ has been

A FOOD REVOLUTION The best new restaurants in L.A.—including the gastronomical experiment Vespertine and Ricardo Zarate’s grand return with Rosaliné

THE REBEL (Above) Jordan Kahn is the chef behind the cuttingedge Vespertine (right), as well as Culver City’s Destroyer and the former Red Medicine.

Vespertine (3599 Hayden Ave, Culver City) is

ers of World War Z, and a sampling of hors d’oeuvres

the most buzzworthy new restaurant on every An-

presented on minimalist dishware by Japanese pot-

geleno’s lips, and for good reason. In fact, the am-

ter Ryota Aoki. Next, patrons are led into the 22-seat

bitious—and expensive—effort from Red Medicine’s

restaurant to dine on exquisitely-presented bites

Jordan Kahn, a protégé of Thomas Keller, Grant

with complicated arrangements and a surplus of in-

Achatz and Michael Mina, is seeking to disrupt the

gredients—as one might expect from a restaurant so

course of the modern dining experience. Located in

focused on sensory and visual experiences. No one

the Hayden Tract district of Culver City, the project

will want to miss the on-point pairings and interest-

was conceived as a result of the building in which

ing flights of non-alcoholic teas and juices provided

it resides: the architectural phenomenon known as

by wine director Terence Leavey, either. Note: this

“The Waffle.” Designed by world-renowned architect

dinner is not for the impatient, faint of heart or slim

Eric Owen Moss, it is a two-story structure separated

of wallet. All diners must reserve a ‘ticket’ in advance

into four levels that have no traditional supporting

(which feels somewhat like a Willy Wonka chocolate

walls. Instead, the building is wrapped by an archi-

bar mission, given how far in advance the eatery is

tectural skin—a curtain of undulating steel and glass.

booked), with a base price of $250. That excludes

If it sounds eccentric, cinematic and dramatic, that’s

tax, tip and drinks—meaning, the meal could average

because it is. And patrons can certainly anticipate

out to be roughly $500 per person. But whoever said

something similar from their meals. The 20-course

disrupting came cheap?

journey begins on the futuristic rooftop, with ambi-

This summer also included the highly anticipated

ent (albeit depressing) music created by the compos-

return of acclaimed Los Angeles chef, Ricardo Zarate.

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PHOTOS COURTSEY OF VESPERTINE, JEFF ELSTONE AND CARLA CHOY

‘The godfather of Peruvian cuisine’ is back

and utilizes a variety of freshly caught fish

in business with Rosaliné (8479 Melrose

from the Santa Monica Farmers Market.

Ave, West Hollywood), which serves

Be sure not to miss delicacies such as

humble, family-inspired and traditional

La Chaufa paella, a Peruvian fried rice

Peruvian dishes alongside street food

made Paella style with pancetta, la chang

fare with a Californian sensibility. In

sausage, bagoong and prawns; Sudado

partnership with Culinary Lab, Kevin Tsai

de Choritos, an authentic Peruvian dish

Architecture designed the space with

including black mussels, sudado fish stew

understated elegance and created the

and aji Amarillo chili lime broth; Juane

feeling of outdoor dining through a clever

de Chancho, a Tamal Amazonian style

manipulation of materials and textures—

pork belly dish with adobo sauce and

such as a greenhouse with skylight panels,

charapita salsa criolla; and Lomo Saltado,

an open ceiling and storefront. It also

with sautéed filet mignon, roasted

includes community dining, individual

tomatoes, braised cipollini and a sunny

table tops, bar seating, and a ceviche bar

side egg. Desserts are divine (particularly

with distinct wood tones, rustic flooring,

the

meticulous tile pattern, pendant lighting

sandwich cookies” with dark chocolate

and living plants. The streamlined menu

beet, maracuya passion fruit, manjar de

offers significant insight into the chef’s

banana and spiced Xocopili chocolate),

childhood, featuring many of the foods he

as are drinks like Jab to the Jaw (made

ate growing up and included in his 2015

with cactus pear and strawberry brandy,

book, Fire of Peru. He uses a traditional

lemon, Orgeat, Chinese five spice and

blend my culture with this one. Now, Rosaliné—a tribute to my mother—

Josper oven with open charcoal grill,

fermented fruit) and the Bellicose Warrior

will give my cuisine to the community again. I wanted [it] to be… a

infusing ingredients with smoky, rich,

(featuring mesquite-smoked pisco, aji

space that people enjoy, and one my mother would be proud of.”

earthy flavors and spices prominent in

Amarillo, pineapple, lemon, curacao and

L.A. chef Evan Funke opened another new hot spot, Felix (1023

South American cuisine. Further, the

Kümmel). Says Zarate, “I’ve lived in Los

Abbot Kinney, Venice Beach)—Latin for ‘happy’ or ‘lucky’—over the

central ceviche bar menu changes daily

Angeles for eight years, and every day I

summer. The Mediterranean style eatery was inspired by the rooted

Alfajores

Macarons—“Peruvian

EDIBLE BEAUTY At Ricardo Zarate’s Melrose Avenue eatery, you’ll find Peruvian fare and spicy libations such as (clockwise from top) the chaufa paella; Bellicose Warrior cocktail; and aceitunas appetizer.

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GETTING FUNK-Y Former Bucato chef Evan Funke (above) serves up edible and liquid art at Venice’s hot new Italian eatery, Felix, with items like (clockwise from middle) the fiori di zucca; Hey Nineteen cocktail of Pisco, gin, limoncello and pineapple; and the melt-in-your-mouth Mezze Maniche alla Gricia.

culinary traditions of Italy’s most celebrated re-

features a painting of Italian icon Sophia Loren by

gions, with a design he conceived to be warm and

artist Cheyenne Randall. But the best seats in the

inviting, like your grandmother’s home (but nicer).

100-seater house are those situated around Funke’s

Funke previously helmed Spago and Rustic Canyon

pasta lab, where patrons can watch the chef whip

before opening the critically-acclaimed Bucato in

up gnocchetti riposo (oxtail ragu napoletana and

2013, in collaboration with owner/partner Janet

mozzarella); pappardelle with ragu Bolognese and

Zuccarini and designer Wendy Haworth. The cur-

parmesan; or capunti with sausage sugo, broccoli

rent space, which was originally built in the 1920s,

di cicco, peperoncino and pecorino; with an Italian

is gilded with pops of Vespa green, black and white,

varietal curated by beverage director Matthew Ro-

and tempered with authentic Italian details, such

gel in hand. If you’re not counting calories, order the

as vintage light fixtures, marble counters and floor

four-cheese pizza—it’s sublime.

tiles, rich fabrics and Fornasetti wallcoverings. Ad-

The cool new kid on the block in Koreatown is

ditionally, the exterior wall facing Broadway Street

Mama Lion (601 South Western Avenue, Los Anroar. After initially debuting the eatery in May, the venue then launched its supper club in August to rave reviews. Here, guests are invited to sip cocktails, dine in the contemporary space and immerse themselves in a complete nightlife experience, including state-of-the-art technology and live performance capabilities— i.e. DJs, live music and collaborations with LiveNation’s Ones to Watch. The landmark locations, designed by Kelly

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DYLAN + JENI, CESAR LOPATA, ED ANDERSON, FRANK WONHO FRANK LEE AND ALIMENTO

geles), and you’re going to hear her

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HauteCUISINE

Architects, gives little indication of the events

the American and European-influenced flavors

unfolding inside, featuring timeless elements

supported by California’s regional ingredients

of exposed brick and steel beams contrasted

include schnitzel, Santa Barbara uni tostaditas,

with dramatic chandeliers, polished gold tiles,

tater tots, foie gras and a tableside caviar ser-

antique mirrors, oversized gem-tone booth seat-

vice to add some eclectic flavor. The cocktails

ing, an illuminated island bar, velvet drapes and

are also awesome in their diversity, ranging from

luxurious lighting. Under owner Robert Kim’s di-

old-school favorites to confections like the Black

rection, many original elements of the building

Swan (cardamom-infused vodka, Kahlua, cold

have been integrated—most notably, keeping

brew, vanilla and coconut foam) and Golden

the name ‘Mama Lion’ as a nod to the historic

Tonic (a healthy—and totally boozy—drink made

1970s nightclub that occupied the space. But

of Beefeater gin, carrot, lemon, and house-made

the revamped venue is more than a nightclub

turmeric and ginger syrups).

In West Hollywood, the beloved institution,

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALAN GASTELUM, WONHO FRANK LEE, ALEN LIN AND CARLA CHOY

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DYLAN + JENI, CESAR LOPATA, ED ANDERSON, FRANK WONHO FRANK LEE AND ALIMENTO

now. Thanks to decorated chef Michael Hung,

HEAR HER ROAR Enjoy desserts like panacotta (top) and effervescent libations like the Golden Tonic (left) at Koreatown’s hotteset new supperclub, Mama Lion.

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TWO BECOME ONE The stylish spot, Verlaine, (top) and its intimate indoor space, Wild Beast, (above) both offer haute tipples such as the Parisian cocktail (right), made with Plymouth gin and crème de cassis, and dishes that include whole baby beetroot with smoked and roasted garlic purée, hibiscus powder and dried cheese (bottom).

Dominick’s received a modern-day reincarnation

casually elegant backdrop. Pinstriped banquettes

with Verlaine (8715 Beverly Blvd, West Holly-

are arranged in old Hollywood fashion, with brass

wood)—courtesy of owners Matthew Hechter and

design points merging with black marble, brick,

Christopher Brandon, as well as chef Diego Her-

antique floor tiles, and emerald green plaster of

nandez. Fans of the former will immediately note

Paris walls—seamlessly offering a fresh, vibrant

the entrance’s relocation from the front, indoor

and blended vision. It is a great setting for former

dining room to a side garden corridor that was

Corazon de Tierra chef Hernandez’s Baja-style

previously utilized as only a service entrance. It is

cuisine with a focus on market-driven ingredients.

also flanked with lush new trees and plants, offer-

John Neumueller of The Tasting Kitchen and Sco-

ing a nod to the past with a glimpse of the original

pa Italian Roots is the creative force behind the

restaurant’s neon sign that rested atop the build-

bar program, which makes the tiniest tweaks, like

ing for decades. The corridor sweeps guests into

using olive water and fig leaf in a standard mar-

the main bar area, a uniquely recognizable part

tini. And within Verlaine lies Wild Beast (8715

of Dominick’s that now offers a surplus of marble-

Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood), an intimate indoor

topped seating arrangements and ample gather-

space reimagined as a lush, design-driven haven

ing space for cocktails and small bites. Meanwhile,

for the celebration of proper cocktails, light bites,

the rear gardens now comprise the main dining

music, art and social engagement in the style of a

room, a refreshing patio that celebrates the eter-

fashionable Parisian salon of yesteryear. The craft

nal sunshine of Southern California—with open

cocktails utilize seasonal ingredients, as does the

Nearby on Fairfax, beloved Harlem staple

skies and blooming, fragrant plants serving as the

elevated Baja street foods that evolve nightly with

Sweet Chick (448 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles)—a

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CARLA CHOY, ALIZA J. SOKOLOW, JAKE AHLES, GENEVIEVE ADAMS AND JESSYKA GRAFF

HauteCUISINE

the local markets.

chicken and waffle joint courtesy of restaurateur John Seymour and rapper Nas—has found its home.

The owners’ influence is seen here in spades: there are walls with wainscoting of photos and prints that reference the chicken and waffle-heavy menu, vintage waffle makers, and a Radio Station Room—a.k.a. a private dining room with a ten-foot farm table, vintage lounge chairs and a photo of

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Sweet Chick

Samuel L. Jackson’s character DJ Love Daddy from

new and interesting libations like Missionary’s

Do the Right Thing. Behind the bar lives a neon pink

Downfall (made with Pusser’s rum and overproof

quote from Ice Cube’s song “Today was a Good Day”

dark Jamaican rum, crème de peche, fresh lime,

as an ode to a love of West Coast music.

There are dishes to suit every palate, including vegetarian fried chicken, as PHOTOS COURTESY OF CARLA CHOY, ALIZA J. SOKOLOW, JAKE AHLES, GENEVIEVE ADAMS AND JESSYKA GRAFF

well as quirky hand-crafted cocktails— we love names like “New Money” (amber rum, Noci Americano, Averna and orange and walnut bitters), the “Tiger, Tiger Woods Y’all” (bourbon, cognac, lemon, honey and iced tea), and “The Big Daddy” (an homage to the Notorious B.I.G. Christopher Wallace, with rum, scotch and maple syrup) at an eatery that has quickly become a favorite of the celeb set.

Last but certainly not least is Lono

pineapple, honey and mint) and Dr.

Try the Curse of Lono if you dare... the owners will only say that it’s a special blend of exotic juices, intense spices and “intoxicating spirits.” Gulp.

Fong’s Smoking Pipe (concocted with Connemara Irish single mat, Plantation OPTD, Amontillado sherry, Averna, Saba and Scrappy’s Chocolate Bitters). Or try the Curse of Lono if you dare… the owners will only say that it’s a special blend of exotic juices, intense spices, and “intoxicating spirits.” Gulp. There’s

Lono

also food here—and good food at that— when the booze starts to become too much. Highlights include chips ’n dip (avocado-yuzu crème fraiche, cilantro, California olive oil, serrano pepper and rice crackers); oxtail steamed buns made

(6611 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles), the new tiki

with Japanese curry braised oxtail; green papaya

concept from Austin Melrose and Zach Patterson,

salad; and Kuai fried chicken, served with huli-huli

the team behind Melrose Umbrella Company, and

sauce and lemon and lime. Our favorite desserts are

the lone drinking den on our list. In addition to

just as tongue-in-cheek as the restaurant itself, such

maximizing tiki culture, it is also—in equal parts—

as the Whip-it, Whip-it Good: ice cream made on the

elegant and comfortable, with woven chairs, leaf

spot with liquid nitrogen in flavors like ube, robata

patterned wallpaper and ambient lighting designed

pineapple or avocado served in a half coconut, and

by Matt Winter of M. Winter Design. There are

There’s Always Money in the Banana Stand: rum

standard takes on Polynesian drinks like Mai Tais,

caramel-filled frozen banana dipped in chocolate and

piña coladas, and Fog Cutters a-plenty, but also

rolled in spiced peanuts. And we’re drooling.

The Curse of Lono libation

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BY ROSALIA CONNOLLY

HauteDRINKS

THE HILHAVEN LODGE FIRESIDE Ingredients - 1 ½ oz. The Hilhaven Lodge Blended Straight American Whiskey - ½ oz. St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur - 1 oz. absinthe - ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice

EMMY-WORTHY The Hilhaven Lodge Fireside is the cocktail that nominated actors such as Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Robert De Niro and Ellie Kemper will be drinking at the 2017 Emmys Governors Ball.

- ½ oz. simple syrup - Splash of ginger beer Method Blend first five ingredients and shake, then pour into Collins glass over Kold-Draft style ice and top with ginger beer Garnish Fresh sage leaf and a lemon wheel

JUST LIKE FIRE LET’S FACE IT: AS MUCH AS YOU’D LIKE TO BE MINGLING WITH REESE WITHERSPOON, LAURA

Hilhaven Lodge Blended Straight American Whiskey, a collaboration brand between Diageo and movie mogul Brett Ratner, as well as absinthe, spiced pear liqueur and fresh lemon juice. The result, in our opinion, is about

— Charles Jolly

of us will be sitting at home on the couch in pajamas. But there is a way to feel like you’re part of the action at the Los Angeles Convention Center anyway—at the very least, you can make this year’s official cocktail right at home. Award-winning bartender and Crafthouse founder Charles Jolly designed the signature drink with The

as award-worthy as they come.

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This cocktail is elegant, complex and equally well-suited for the seasoned whiskey drinker and approachable for new ones.

Dern and Nicole Kidman at The Governors Ball on September 17, the official Emmy Awards after-party, most

”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE HILHAVEN LODGE AND MISHELLA/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

The Hilhaven Lodge Fireside is the official cocktail of The Emmys

9/12/17 3:01 PM

HauteINSIDER

BY RANDY RADIC

This traditional 15-acre estate at 1211 Stradella Road exudes unparalleled quality and craftsmanship

THE HIGH-END MARKET IN L.A. IS ONLY GETTING STRONGER Demand is high, but inventory is in short supply THE INVENTORY OF LUXURY HOMES IN THE

making the L.A. market one of the soundest in

In Greater L.A., 97 high-end homes sold from

45% from the previous year at the same time.

March to June of 2017, while only 77 sold during

This means the market for high-end luxury

the same period in 2016. In addition, prices

Nourmand confirms this, stating that the

homes in L.A. is extremely tight. Luxury homes

increased an average of 3.1%, hitting the $9.5

amount of wealth coming into Los Angeles has

in fashionable suburbs like Brentwood, Beverly

million mark, with the median price for a luxury

escalated significantly: “When a luxury home

Hills and Bel-Air are in high demand and domi-

home in Malibu sitting at $7.4 million. Reduced

hits the market and is priced accordingly, “it’s

nate the market. Thus, the L.A. luxury market is

inventory is the clear catalyst for rising prices.

gone—many times with more than one offer.”

growing stronger and stronger.

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sold in the same quarter one year ago.

L.A. area is declining, having dropped almost

sales.

Luxury real estate agent, Myra

Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury

Nourmand, explains the situation,

doesn’t necessarily agree with the cited facts

saying, “It’s the same old principal

and figures. “The statistics are not necessarily

of supply and demand: when

accurate as there are a lot of off-market

supply dwindles and demand is

properties at this time—particularly on the west

there, prices rise.”

side.” In fact, she affirms that whether homes are

MYRA NOURMAND The real estate expert specializes in marketing and selling luxury properties, from Beverly Hills to Malibu.

The drop in the inventory of

priced in the $10, $20, or $30 million range, “sales

luxury

volume changes dramatically.”

analysts, is fueled by escalating

The demand for luxury condominiums also

the U.S. Selling prices today have risen, as have

homes,

according

to

demand and buying, along with

increased, especially in the $1.7 million range

the

and higher. Sales contracts were signed for 85

priced listings. Sellers and buyers

units during the last quarter, up over the 68 units

have aligned their expectations,

reduction

of

exorbitantly

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BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

SICILIAN ESCAPE

A guide to experiencing the glory of Italy’s most charming island GLAM DESTINATIONS A look at what’s happening in Sicily, as well as Italy’s most glamorous cities!

“CU NESCI ARRINESCI” IN ITALIAN TRANSLATES TO “WHO LEAVES THEIR OWN COMFORT ZONE SUCCEEDS!” FOR THE ADVENTURERS and wanderers looking to experience something new in a setting that rivals the beauty of the Amalfi Coast or Lombardy, a trip to Sicily is a must.

The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is literally a hotbed of activity, thanks to several active volcanoes—including Stromboli, Vulcano, Vulcanello and Lipari, Ferdinandea and, of course, the infamous Mount Etna (which you can also climb if you’re into that kind of exploring). The glittering sea is a draw for those who enjoy water sports like kite-surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving, while beach bums will prefer to stretch out and tan up on the beloved picture-perfect sands of San Vito Lo Capo and Mondello, among others.

The Asleep in the Cyclone suite at 21c Louisville

History buffs will love that Sicily is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage sites—including Etna, the archaeological area surrounding

Agrigento; the Aeolian archipelago; the baroque cities of Val di Noto; the island of Pantelleria, home to one of Sicily’s great wine regions; as well

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Megayachts in Gustavia Harbor

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balk at the sweets—like gelato, cannoli (fried pastry dough stuffed

civilizations at literally every turn,

with sweet ricotta cheese filling),

you can pay homage to Sicily’s three

biscotti, braccilatte (the Italian

primary periods and architecture:

equivalent of doughnuts) and

Classical Greek, Medieval, Baroque

bruccellati (sesame seed cookies)—

and Renaissance (the latter of

but your taste buds will thank you

which can be found in Palermo’s

for daring to enjoy.

Teatro Massimo, the third-largest opera house in all of Europe).

Speaking of mouth-watering, oenophiles must take themselves

Truman Capote famously said,

on a wine tour of the region, which

“Sicily is more beautiful than any

produces consistent varietals from

woman.” And while his comment

year to year in the hot, dry climate.

is subjective, there’s no denying

You’ll find indigenous grapes that

the otherworldly charm the island

can’t be found anywhere else in

has, from its terracotta walls to

the world, such as the elegant and

the scent of lemons that seems to

aromatic Grillo, the red flower,

linger in the air.

strawberry and sour cherry fla-

The cuisine is another big

vored Nero D’Avola, as well as new

draw for visitors, as you can find

plantings of ancient Catarratto,

ever-present citrus fruits, apricots,

Inzolia, Frappato, and more.

artichokes and aubergines; fresh

And just in case you can take

sea bream, swordfish and tuna;

yourself out of Hollywood, but

bountiful herbs, ricotta, freshly

can’t take Hollywood out of you,

made pasta, pistachios and

know that Sicily is the backdrop

almonds; and, of course, olive oil

for several famous films, including

at your beck and call. Weight-

the big daddy of them all, The

conscious Angelenos might initially

Godfather. In fact, the town of

HISTORICAL HAUNTS (Clockwise from top): Teatro Massimo, Bar Vitelli, Valley of the Temples, and a smoking Mt. Etna.

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as Siracusa and Villa Romana del Casale. With ruins and relic

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ANCIENT BEAUTY (Clockwise from top right) San Vito Lo Capo, Mondello Lido Charleston Palace, Savona and a city view of Palermo.

Taormina is home to the Bar Vitelli scene where Michael (Al Pacino) meets Apollonia (Simonetta Stefanelli), the village Savoca is the setting for the couple’s wedding, and nearby Forza d’Argo is the scene of Michael’s death in Part III. Meanwhile, Bagheria (just outside of Palermo) is the setting for Giuseppe Tornatore’s Cinema Paradiso; Trapani was the beach used in Ocean’s Twelve (where stars Brad Pitt, George Clooney, PHOTOS COURTESY OF VERDURA RESORT AND NH COLLECTION TAORMINA

Julia Roberts and Andy Garcia unknowingly mingled with the real-life Sicilian Mafioso); Palermo, Catania and Taormina were the settings of acclaimed director Roberto Benigni’s 1981 film Johnny Stecchino; and the Aeolian Islands were the ethereal setting for Michael Radford’s classic 1994 drama, Il Postino, about Pablo Neruda’s friendship with a local postman.

Hopefully, you too will discover Sicily’s magic. Here is a handy guide on where to stay, play, wine and dine.

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ing and packing services, garment-

beach. Make sure to also grab a

this a prime location for just

Verdura Resort

pressing, and a Jet Lag Reviver

cocktail at Granita and quietly

about everything. While on the

(S.S. 115, Km 131, 92019, Sciacca)

Experience upon arrival in the

watch the epic sunset. Another

property, take advantage of the

In the small fishing village of Sciac-

Verdura Spa, where you can also

dining option you shouldn’t miss

7th floor infinity pool where you

ca, roughly 25 miles from Agrigento

partake in the four thalassotherapy

in nearby Agrigento is Re di

can soak, sun and sip cocktails

on the southwestern coast of Sicily,

pools. Beyond that, all of the activi-

Girgenti (Via Panoramica Valle

such as an Aperol spritz while

you can find Rocco Forte’s super

ties are offered to you: two 18-hole

dei Templi, 51, 92100), a country-

taking in awe-inspiring views of

exclusive Verdura Golf & Spa Re-

championship golf courses and

chic eatery with updated ver-

the Sicilian coastline. Book the

sort. Located on almost 600 acres

one 9-hole designed by leading

sions of Sicilian classics.

hotel’s Presidential Suite, which

of land, this 203-room behemoth

architect Kyle Phillips, six clay

is a pretty unparalleled property.

tennis courts, a 2.3 mile infinity

TAORMINA

rain effect shower, as well as a

Each Olga Polizzi-designed room

swimming pool and running trails

NH Collection Taormina

picture-perfect view of the ocean

has a sea view and a private ter-

that meander through the olive and

(Via Circonvallazione, 11, 98039

from a private terrace.

lemon groves.

Taormina)

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AGRIGENTO/SCIACCA

race—meaning, wherever you stay

includes private Jacuzzis and a

is sublime. However, if you want

The NH Collection Taormina on

WHERE TO DINE: The NH

the crème de la crème of suites,

WHERE TO DINE: There are four

Sicily’s eastern coast will feel

Collection’s Zagara restaurant

book Villa Mimosa, which offers a

restaurants and five bars at Ver-

like home away from home from

is a lovely place to start your

double terrace with a hammock,

dura, all of which celebrate Sicilian

the moment you arrive, when

day or enjoy an evening meal.

private pool, internal courtyard

cuisine. The majestic Liola serves

you’ll be greeted with special,

You should also try the Michelin-

and stone-finished sunken bathtub.

up trattoria-style fare and clifftop

house-made Sicilian pastries and

starred La Capinera (Via

Plus, Villa guests receive return

views, the lovely Zagara offers

almond milk. This is one of the

Nazionale, 177, 98039) for fresh

airport transfers, a welcome bottle

Mediterranean cuisine, and Amare

most idyllic hotels in the region,

seafood; Al Saraceno (Via Ma-

of champagne, breakfast, unpack-

is a relaxed seafood spot on the

thanks to its beautiful décor—an

donna della Rocca, 16/18, 98039),

elegant blend of 20th century ar-

a restaurant built into a mountain

chitecture and modern touches—

below the ancient church of Ma-

and setting that overlooks the

donna dela Rocca, for wood-fired

Mediterranean Sea with the

pizzas and authentic Sicilian fare;

top of Mount Etna visible in the

and La Giara (Vico La Floresta,

distance. Its proximity to the

1, 98039), a chic eatery beloved

Palacongressi (the venue for the

by old Hollywood stars, including

Festival del Cinema) and the

Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren

ancient Greek theater, as well as

and Ava Gardner.

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the exclusive boutiques of nearby Corso Umberto I (Taormina’s

HOW TO EXPLORE: Book

famous shopping street) makes

yourself on exclusive tour STYLISH STAYS (Clockwise from top right) An exterior view and outdoor pool perfect for a night swim at the NH Collection Taormina, as well as glimpses of the exterior and Presidential Villa at the Verdura Resort.

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with Access Europe (www.

the private terrace—where you

accesseurope.com), a leading travel

can lie on a sun lounger and dine

company that offers excursions

just steps away from the hotel’s

such as The Godfather tour of

manicured gardens. Guests also

Taormina or a private journey

receive a pillow menu, champagne

around Etna by helicopter.

upon arrival, individually controlled should you stay a minimum of three

Grand Hotel Villa Igiea

nights, you’ll receive a private boat

(Salita Belmonte, 43, 90142 Palermo)

trip along the coast of Palermo,

If you want to feel like part of

with more champagne and a

Sicily’s history, stay at the stunning

selection of assorted canapes. Don’t

Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, a landmark

miss out on the Greek-style outdoor

for more than a century since

swimming pool, a match on the

its design by famed architect

tennis courts or a quiet moment in

Ernesto Basile. This Art Nouveau

the solarium by the sea, either.

beauty features fragrant terraced garden and panoramic views of

WHERE TO DINE: Enjoy a

the Bay of Palermo and Mount

delicious Mediterranean meal in

Pellegrino. While all guest rooms

the sophisticated Donna Franca

are well-appointed with marble

Florio restaurant at the Villa

bathrooms, we recommend the

Igiea; Piccolo Napoli (Piazzetta

brand new Terrace Jacuzzi suite,

Mulino a Vento, 4, 90139), with a

which includes (naturally) an

seafood-heavy menu of Sicilian and

outdoor Jacuzzi in which guests

Palermitan fare; and Osteria dei

can relax and enjoy views of the

Vespri (Piazza Croce dei Vespri,

sea. The one-bedroom paradise

6, 90133), located in the heart of

offers a living room, writing desk

ancient Palermo with a 350-bottle

and French doors that open onto

wine list.

“Nana” by Niki de Saint Phalle at Altstadt Vienna

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PALERMO

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music and laundry service. Plus, SICILIAN STYLE (Clockwise from top) A suite—and sweet—view at the NH Collection Taormina; the Bar Des Arcades, a glimpse of the stunning Yachting House marinaside rooms and the façade of the Grand Hotel Villa Igiea.

ITALIAN ADVENTURES WHERE TO STAY IN ITALY’S CHICEST

chromotherapy-enhanced showers. The

VENICE

star restaurant that reinterprets regional

(Isola di San Clemente, 1, 30124, Venezia)

anniversary this year with updated furnishings

Do Venice like a boss when you book the San Clemente Palace Kempinski on the private island of San Clemente, only minutes away by complimentary boat from Piazza San Marco.

Stay in the San Clemente Suite—the hotel’s centerpiece—where you’ll see views of Venice from every room through large, panoramic windows. Guests will receive private, exclusive transfers from Venice Marco Polo International airport; a sumptuous complimentary breakfast at Insieme Restaurant; seasonal flowers, champagne, fruits or confectionary upon arrival; and the use of a private pier, suitable for yachts up to 100 feet. While onsite, dine at one (or all) of the hotel’s three restaurants—Acquerello, La Dolce or Insieme. With its outdoor pool, tennis court, state-of-the-art fitness room, herb therapy massage treatments and newly opened spa (the first-ever partnership with local luxury PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAN CLEMENTE PALACE KEMPINSKI, HOTEL HASSLER AND MANDARIN ORIENTAL MILAN

video surveillance system, pillow menu and

CITIES

San Clemente Palace Kempinski

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unlimited national and international calls,

perfumery brand, The Merchant of Venice, including the signature treatment ‘Splendor Anti-Age’ mask that consists of eleven 24k gold leaves made by the Venetian craft workshop Mario Berta Battiloro), this island is the perfect

hotel is also home to Imàgo, a Michelin Italian cuisine and is celebrating its ten-year and lighting system to better highlight the food’s presentation, as well as an open-style wine cellar and a special menu featuring ten of the restaurant’s signature dishes—including foie gras and scones, Tandoori-style duck and sweet buffalo mozzarella. We also love its Palm Court restaurant and bar for the ambiance—the luxurious retreat borders the Borghese gardens and is surrounded by ancient stone walls, flowers and ivy, with charming, wrought-iron furniture that only enhances its secret garden feel.

MILAN

Mandarin Oriental Milan (Via Andegari, 9, 20121, Milano) Fusing Milanese design with timeless Oriental luxury, Mandarin Oriental, Milan occupies four elegant 18th century buildings steps away from La Scala, offering the perfect combination of comfort, elegance and style in the heart of Italy’s most fashionable city. Stay in the Fornasetti Suite, which is dedicated to Piero Fornasetti and celebrates the Italian designer’s

destination to unwind in total relaxation.

exuberant designs in both a playful and

ROME

which is traditionally used by Italian nobility,

(Piazza della Trinità dei Monti, 6, 00187, Roma)

wallpaper, with the ‘Ultime Notizie’ table in the

Hotel Hassler Located atop the Spanish Steps, the Hotel Hassler is one of the most iconic properties in Rome with close proximity to the Colosseum; Trevi Fountain; Piazza di Spagna, Rome’s most exclusive shopping street; Via Condotti; and the Vatican. If money is no object, stay in the Hassler Penthouse, which offers a breathtaking view of the city center skyline, as well as a state-of-the-art music and lighting system, private elevator, grand piano, two terraces in Travertine marble, a kitchen with custom-designed fine bone china tableware, complimentary smartphone with

sophisticated way. Located on the second floor, the living room is adorned with ‘Riflesso’ dining area. Guests can access the bedroom via corridor with ‘Architettura’ console table, and will discover it dressed with ‘Chiavi Segrete’ wallpaper, a desk and interfacing mirrors. Before you leave though, make sure to book the La Scala-inspired ‘Opera of the Soul’ treatment at the spa. It is based on the philosophical and mythological opera influence in Milan, and focuses on opening the throat chakra to improve communication and one’s own voice.

Afterwards, treat yourself to the sublime tasting menu at Antonio Guida’s two-Michelin-starred Seta restaurant.

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Matthew Perry bought this Century City penthouse for $20 million

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CELEBRITY MOVES Here’s the latest on which actors, artists, and other high-profile personalities are buying or selling homes in Los Angeles SNAGGED

as well as other materials imported from Spain

‘Friends’ Star Matthew Perry Buys L.A.

and Morocco. The gated, six-bedroom, seven-and-

Penthouse for $20M

a-half-bathroom main residence measures 7,829

Matthew Perry, who played Chandler Bing on the

square feet and features a dine-in wine cellar,

beloved TV show Friends, purchased a condo

three kitchens,

at the end of June in Century City. Measuring

and five fireplaces

9,300 square feet, the loft flaunts four bedrooms—

as just some of its

including a splendid master suite with almost

luxury details.

Perry’s new home boasts views of the Santa Monica Mountains and Pacific Ocean

Diddy

360-degree panoramic vistas. The unit also

A GREAT ‘FRIEND’ Former Friends star Matthew Perry now has an entire floor of space in the Century Building to hang out with his pals.

encompasses the entire 40th floor of the 42-story

Diddy’s Former

building, which has expansive views of the

Hollywood Hills

Santa Monica Mountains and Pacific Ocean, plus

Abode Listed for

amenities such as a screening room, 75-foot lap

$6.5M

pool, a gym and botanical trails.

The former Los

Music mogul Sean Combs’ former Hollywood Hills residence was recently listed for $6.5 million

Angeles residence ON THE MARKET

of famed American

Actress Alex Meneses’s Spanish-Style Home

rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been listed with

is on the Market for $6.75M

a $6.495 million price tag. Situated on a 12,244

The Spanish-style Los Angeles estate, owned

square foot double lot in Hollywood Hills West, the

by Latina actress Alex Meneses—who starred

newly-renovated, modern home is 4,250 square

alongside Eva Longoria in the NBC comedy series,

feet and boasts panoramic views of the city, the

Telenovela—has been listed with a $6.75 million

finest finishes, high-end appliances, and two

price tag. Built in 2004, it was designed with Vene-

swimming pools.

tian plaster walls and handcrafted Mexican tiles, SOLD Alex Menses’ Spanish-style L.A. home

David Arquette’s Historic Windsor Square

Square for $8.342 million. The estate, which is

Home Finds a Buyer for $8.3M

now recognized as a historical cultural monument,

Actor and nightlife impresario David Arquette, the

offers seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms with

man behind L.A.’s haute club Bootsy Bellows, just

9,708 square feet of living space. Arquette bought

sold his historic home in Los Angeles’ Windsor

the home in 2014 for $7.15 million.

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who’s really taking control of her life, career-wise and personally,” she says,

She has presented us with the following options: 1) she used to sell beer out

before referencing the inequality in Hollywood, which she has spoken

of her college dorm room, 2) she shot somebody, and 3) she once burned

about publicly time and again. “We still have such a gender gap, whether

down a house.

it’s equal pay or equal opportunities. Any time you can highlight a woman

This one’s a no-brainer. ‘Though she may be little, she is fierce…’ and she’s Texan. We totally think she shot a man, and tell her so.

Bingo! But did she kill him? Well, no. “I shot somebody in the foot,” she admits. “I did that with a BB gun when I was a child, but it wasn’t a serious injury.”

doing [something that shows her power], it’s a huge victory for us, because then other women can go, ‘OK, I’m not reinventing the wheel. Somebody else blazed this trail before me, so let me just follow that example, or follow her lead. But [it’s hard] to be what you don’t see.”

What gives Longoria that kind of power—to be a leader, to dare to speak

Still—what street cred! We always knew that the 42-year-old actress,

out—is to test herself. “I always rise to the challenge,” she declares. “I love a

producer, director, designer, activist, philanthropist, restaurateur, author

challenge. When I started directing, I thought, ‘Oh my God, I don’t know

and businesswoman was a badass… we just didn’t know that she started

what I’m doing… but I’ll figure it out. And I did; I learned. I was on set my

quite so young.

entire life. I used Desperate Housewives as my film school, and so I paid at-

These days, Longoria has better aim—when she shoots, she scores.

tention to where the cameras go, where the lights go, lenses, camera shots

Her list of achievements, in a nutshell (both during and after her ten-

and angles. I paid attention, and that’s half the battle in life—being curi-

year Golden Globe-nominated run as Gabrielle Solis on ABC’s Desperate

ous, staying curious and then satisfying your curiosity.”

Housewives) include opening Beso, a restaurant collaboration with master

Knowledge might actually be what makes her feel the most powerful. “I

chef Todd English; publishing the cookbook Eva’s Kitchen: Cooking with

feel very, very confident in the things that I know,” she says. “I know how

Love for Family and Friends; founding the non-profit Eva’s Heroes, a

to direct; I direct really well. I know how to act; I know how to produce.

charity that helps developmentally disabled children; launching her

When I feel confident, it’s because I’m well-researched, I am resourceful,

UnbeliEVAble Entertainment production company, which is in the midst

I am prepared. I’m at my most powerful when I’m prepared to do some-

of a two-year first-look agreement deal with Universal Pictures; becoming

thing, whether it’s acting, directing, my charity work, speaking or doing a

one of seven Californians named to co-chair Barack Obama’s re-election

photo shoot.”

campaign in 2012; and even finding the time to go back to school—she

Her ‘big hair, don’t care’ confidence has been mistaken for something

received her Master’s degree in Chicano Studies from California State

else a little less empowering in the past—something that begins with a ‘b’

University, Northridge in 2013. This year, she also released a dedicated

and ends with an ‘itch’—but it doesn’t faze her in the slightest. “A lot of peo-

clothing line, her eponymous Eva Longoria Collection.

ple confuse confidence in a woman with bitchiness. They’re like, ‘She’s so

Committing to so many different interests would spread most people

bitchy!’ and I’m like, ‘You know, [a so-called ‘bitchy’] woman is someone

thin, but not this girl. She knows what she wants and goes after it with

who knows what she wants, who is very clear about what she wants, and

gusto. Don’t be fooled by her diminutive size—no one so successful gets

there’s nothing wrong with that.”

there on luck alone.

Although she’s a well-established member of the Hollywood haute

Take this interview, for example. We’re sitting in a suite at the newly-

monde and, therefore, left open to criticism, she deals with it as a power

opened Dream Hollywood Hotel post-photo shoot. Longoria has gamely

woman would—she shrugs and moves on with her life. “I don’t take any-

strutted around wearing nothing but bodysuits, big hair and a smile for

thing personally ever,” she swears. “It’s like a law, an agreement that I fol-

hours. She is an endless ball of energy, giggling naughtily with stylist Ken

low in my life. Hillary Clinton said it best: she takes criticism seriously, but

Pavés, referring to herself as the “Latina Tina Turner” while tossing around

not personally. So, she thinks about what a lot of her constituents would

a lion’s mane of hair and working each shot like a boss. But when she en-

say, but she’s not hurt by it.”

ters this room, alone, she’s a different Eva. She is focused, thoughtful, qui-

Longoria isn’t one to keep her head down and chin up, either. Like Clin-

et, confident and calm. She is ready for a power talk. She is ready to work.

ton, she simply ignores the haters and focuses on what’s really important

“It’s a myth that you can’t have it all,” she starts. “When I was younger,

to her: work. “I’m really lucky that I found something that I love to do.

I got some great advice: you can have it all—just maybe not all at the same

Waking up every morning, I can’t wait to get to the office, to begin creat-

time.” She adds, “That doesn’t mean you should stop trying to balance

ing. I love directing and producing, I really do. I love being in charge of

everything and strive to be the best you can be every day.”

the final product. As an actor, you stand on a mark and say your line and

That said, a true power woman is one who never gives up the hope of

go home. You don’t know what take [the director] is going to use, what

having it all, who manages to multitask like a mofo, who charts her own

[tone] they’re going to use, who they’re going to cast opposite you. I like

course. That’s what she does, at least—because the quintessential ‘power

being more in control of what story I’m telling.”

woman’ cannot be just one thing: she must be all things.

The stories she’s telling thus far are diverse. She has served as both di-

This woman, says Longoria, is a juggler—like herself, a woman who can

rector and executive producer on various series such as Telenovela and De-

work on her clothing line for eight straight hours, do a photo shoot and still

vious Maids, as well as documentaries like Latinos Living the American

find the time to take her step-kids to Nobu for dinner. “This is somebody

Dream and the upcoming Ours is a Future, and even produced blockbust-

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and love. We’re sorry to break the bad news to Desperate Housewives

Longoria doesn’t discriminate with her choices, but she does select

fans because, as much as Longoria would like to see the grand return of

anything that falls under her UnbeliEVAble Entertainment umbrella

her character, Gabrielle Solis, it isn’t in this house of cards. “Everybody

very, very carefully. Next up, she’ll direct a second episode of ABC’s

always asks me if we’re doing a remake, and I always say no because

black-ish; Dylan McDermott’s new show, L.A.>Vegas; along with The

[creator Marc Cherry] says no, and only because we did... 24 episodes

Mick starring actress/comedian Kaitlin Olson.

a year for ten years [180, to be exact]. We fully mined those characters;

And while she prefers being in control behind the camera, Longoria

there’s not really a lot left to say.”

hasn’t given up acting quite yet. Next up, she’ll appear in a remake of

That said, she’d be down for a role reprisal if the powers-that-be gave

the 1987 comedy Overboard with one very notable plot twist: a gender

the all-clear. “I miss Gaby every day,” she admits. “I miss playing her, I

role reversal to suit the needs of both Longoria

miss being her, I miss Wisteria Lane, I miss the

and her 21st century power girl sisters. In Garry

girls [her co-stars included Felicity Huffman,

Marshall’s original version, Goldie Hawn plays a

Marcia Cross and Teri Hatcher]. So, you never

spoiled, wealthy heiress who falls into the ocean

know.”

and, after suffering from amnesia, is tricked into

LOVES OF A LIFETIME

believing she’s the wife of a carpenter (Kurt Rus-

There are girl’s girls, there are guy’s girls, and

sell) whom she mistreated. In the modern-day

AH, LOVE Here, a flashback to Longoria’s wedding to José Bastón in May 2016.

version, Anna Faris is the mistreated employ-

then there’s Eva Longoria—who can hang with

ee; Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez the wealthy

the guys, but is a tried and true BFF to many

yacht owner. In the film, in theaters April 20,

(and that stands for ‘best female friend’, as well

2018, perpetual girl’s girl Longoria plays a role

as ‘best friend forever’). “Some people collect

she’s quite familiar with: Faris’ BFF… and boss.

art; they collect things like snow globes. I col-

“I’m so excited for Overboard,” she enthuses.

lect great women in my life,” Eva Longoria tells

“I’ve always been a fan of the movie, as well as

us, adding, “If I had a shelf, I would put them

Eugenio Derbez and Anna Faris, so I called my

all on the shelf and say ‘These are my women

agent and was like, ‘I want to read that script.

in my life.’”

Are there any other parts in that movie?’ There

She chalks up a universal love for her gen-

was, so I met with the directors, called Eugenio

der to the fact that she was raised in an almost all-female household—the youngest of four in

and said, ‘I’m such a big fan of Anna’s, I just want to work with you and Anna.’ And then I got the part.”

Corpus Christi, Texas. “I just love women!” she declares. “I grew up

According to Longoria, the contemporary version is a nearly-iden-

with three sisters. I grew up with a lot of aunts. I have no brothers, so

tical remake of the original. “It’s almost scene by scene the same,” she

I always lean on a community of women for advice, for support, for

confirms. “We’re honoring the original movie, putting a contemporary

consoling or applauding—for everything. I love my female friendships.

spin on it and flipping the genders. It actually works better this way, the

I’ve had friendships that have lasted 25 years, and some that are just [a

woman who’s a single mom, overwhelmed, using the man as a worker.”

year in]. I think that people come into your life for a reason, whether

She adds with a laugh, “Like, ‘You go make the money, you go work

it’s for a laugh, advice or support. I just love to invest in people—in

hard and do hard labor!’ It’s really funny.”

women—that have the same value system as me.”

She also recently shot Jamie Foxx’s directorial and writing debut,

One of those women is Kerry Washington, with whom she’ll be co-

All-Star Weekend, which follows two tow-truck drivers and die-hard

starring in the recently announced 24-7, a remake of the 1980 work-

basketball fans—played by Foxx and Jeremy Piven—who win tickets

place comedy 9 to 5 that co-starred Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane

to the NBA All-Star Game. Longoria plays a beautiful and enigmatic

Fonda. Longoria will produce the Universal-acquired film through

character named Asia.

UnbeliEVAble. “It’s not 9 to 5 anymore—people work 24-7!” Longoria

Although there isn’t much to share about the film, which does not currently have a slated release date, she does say of Foxx, “He’s an amaz-

declares. “[The movie will star] Kerry and I, plus a young millennial we haven’t cast yet.”

ing human being. I mean, he’s not even a friend, he’s family. So when

She couldn’t resist the golden opportunity to work with the Scandal

he asked me to do this, I was like, ‘Done.’ I didn’t even need to read it,

star, whom she met as a brand ambassador for L’Oréal Paris. “We’ve

I didn’t even know what the role was—I just knew I wanted to work

been friends for 15 years—she’s amazing. She’s the black Eva, and I’m

with Jamie. He’s a great person, an amazing actor and a great director.”

the Latina Kerry. People are always like, ‘You guys sound alike, look

Another project is too hush-hush for her to speak about (the secret

alike, act alike.’ We’re doing the same things in life. We’re both politi-

script involves a girl-powered all-female cast) and there’s also little to

cally active, we both go on TV shows. We’re definitely soulmates. We’re

share about the return of another mostly-female show that we all know

like sisters.”

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The rest of her squad is equally substantial. Her nearest and dearest

others.

include everyone from Melanie Griffith and Victoria Beckham (whom

“The greatest luxury in life is travel,” she notes. “So my life revolves

she refers to as “one of the funniest people I know”) to her former House-

around where I want to go next—my bucket list of places. Last year, we

wives costars Felicity Huffman and Marcia Cross to her mother, Ella Eva,

went to India because I hadn’t been before. This year, we were going to

who gave her the single best piece of advice she’s ever received (the words

go to Peru [although the trip got postponed]. We love Napa; we went

“Don’t forget where you came from” actually prompted Longoria to start

to Bordeaux this year. We are going to Africa next year. My life revolves

her foundation).

around where to go next.”

In fact, many of these gal pals were on hand for a very special occasion:

When asked if she’ll ever stop her wanderings to have children, she

Longoria’s May 22, 2016 wedding to third husband, businessman José

shrugs. “I don’t know,” she says. “It’s not something that’s a topic right

Antonio ‘Pepe’ Bastón in Valle de Bravo, Mexico (in fact, Beckham even

now for us.” Longoria, who is the stepmother of Bastón’s four children,

designed her wedding dress).

is pragmatic about procreation—and realistic about the phrase ‘having it

That she and Bastón eventually tied the knot—three years and five

all.’ “Right now, I don’t have children of my own, and that makes it a little

months after their four-hour lunch first date—was a surprise to no one

easier [to do everything]. I get how hard it is for full-time moms who are

more than Longoria, who was initially introduced to the Mexican en-

trying to have it all. When someone says ‘You have it all,’ well, I don’t have

trepreneur through a mutual friend in 2013. She was fresh off her 2011

children, so it’s easier to move around the world. If Pepe and I want to

divorce from NBA player Tony Parker, and thought nothing of Bastón—

go to Paris for dinner, we go to Paris for dinner, and that’s different when

until she re-met him.

you’re a full-time parent.”

“We actually didn’t feel anything,”

Though Pepe’s children aren’t her own,

Longoria recalls with a fond smile.

they couldn’t be more important to her. “Eve-

“We were just like, ‘Hello. Hello,’ and

rything revolves around our children and

that was it. When we met six months

our family,” she says. And whether it’s the life

later, that was the sparks.”

she helps to provide for her family, the trips

And where there are sparks,

she takes, or the content she creates—from

there’s usually fire… but, according

her films to her new clothing line—Longo-

to

that

ria tries to bring beauty to everything she

she suspected they’d one day be

Longoria,

not

enough

touches. It’s the way she sees the world: as a

saying ‘I do.’ “I mean, I enjoyed his

pretty wonderful place that’s ripe for the pick-

presence—his presence lingered. I

ing. When we ask her to describe herself, we

just remember thinking, ‘I want to

definitely compassionate and driven and energetic,” she says. “I like to

thing and now I can’t imagine my life without him. I actually don’t

combine those things with anything I do.”

remember my life before him. We talk about it all the time like, ‘What were we doing before each other?’”

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whole-heartedly agree with her choices. “I’m

spend more time with this person.’ Then we evolved into this beautiful

She quotes Maya Angelou to us: “‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never for-

Needless to say, that post-honeymoon glow is still going strong (their

get how you made them feel.’ I agree with that. Anybody I interact with,

actual trip was an exotic adventure in Siem Reap, Cambodia). “I feel

whether it’s a fan or family member, I try to make them feel as special as

incredibly lucky to have found an amazing companion in life that enjoys

they deserve.”

the things that I enjoy. We both love to travel, we both love wine, we both

She pauses. “It’s funny—I don’t remember what my husband said to

love art, we both love family, and we have the same priorities. We didn’t

me exactly on our first anniversary, but I remember feeling filled with

change each other. It was like, if we could order [someone] online, we

love and abundance and joy. I don’t remember what I did in high school,

would’ve received each other.”

but I know who my best friend was because she made me feel safe and se-

The things she would never even ask for, Bastón delivers. “I’m really,

cure.” In response to our own nostalgic contribution, Longoria adds, “Or

really spoiled. He wants to make sure that he makes me the happiest

[you can remember] the opposite! You go, ‘She made me feel like shit’—

woman in the world every single day—and he does. He’s just a kind hu-

and that’s the only thing you remember about her. You kind of remember

man being, and that’s a really big word. He’s kind to everybody, whether

the argument, you kind of remember the circumstance but, most of all,

it’s the waiter or the president. I am very, very lucky.”

you remember how you felt.”

Another reason that Longoria is clearly Lady Luck: her passion is trav-

With all her travels, she clearly packs this sentiment along with her to

el and she indulges that wanderlust often—be it an exotic adventure like

whatever exotic part of the world she goes. “You just have to know, you

her honeymoon or glamorous jaunts through Europe, Vancouver (where

have to be aware, that you have that effect on others, that you have that

she filmed Overboard), Australia (where she recently shot a Spec Sav-

power… so use it to make people feel good.”

ers campaign), Moscow with L’Oréal, and Asia for a photo shoot, among

GIRL POWER (Clockwise from middle) Longoria (second from right) poses here with her Desperate Housewives costars (from left) Vanessa L. Williams, Brenda Strong, Marcia Cross and Felicity Huffman; with her Overboard co-star Anna Faris; and with BFF Victoria Beckham.

Spoken like a true power woman.

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BY ROSALIA CONNOLLY

IT’S LIFE AND IT’S MESSY Photographer and girl about town Amanda de Cadenet is laying out all her life lessons with a revealing new autobiography AMANDA DE CADENET IS THE QUEEN OF MULTITASKING. She is a wife, mother, photographer, host of The Conversation (a popular interview series that focuses on power women such as Hillary Clinton and Lady Gaga) and the tour de force founder of #girlgaze (a movement aimed at empowering women through photography and directing). This fall, the 45-year-old Brit will also release two books. Harper Wave is publishing It’s Messy: On Boys, Boobs and Badass Women on September 19, her deeply personal memoir that tackles uncomfortable, yet familiar, topics: ambivalence about motherhood, marriage, sex, body image; how culture influences unrealistic expectations of ourselves as women; and BOOKING IT This fall, de Cadenet will release the photography book #girlgaze: How Girls See the World (above) and the memoir It’s Messy (middle).

intimate discussions of the men in her life, ex-husband John Taylor of Duran Duran, current husband Nick Valensi of The Strokes, and longtime friend and ex-lover Keanu Reeves. On October 10, Rizzoli will release #girlgaze: How Girls See the World, a beautiful and powerful collection of images capturing young women’s perceptions—with contributions from Lynsey Addario, Sam Taylor Johnson and Inez van Lamsweerde. Here, de Cadenet opens up about opening up.

You are brutally honest in “It’s Messy.” Was putting everything out there frightening, liberating or a mixture of the two? with my childhood and earlier years, like the mention of sexual assault, that I had not [previously] discussed publicly. I felt vulnerable putting them on a page because I guess it felt more permanent. I talked about so many things on [The Conversation], but people have to search through episodes to find my stories. In the book, it’s all there. It feels incredibly vulnerable— and every time I know that

What was Keanu Reeves’ reaction to reading about himself ?

He said, “Whatever you wrote, it’s going to be fine. It’s your book.” I talk about the experiences from my point of view, and I’m respectful and mindful of others’ privacy. I’m honoring the people that have helped me and he’s one of them.

Tell us about “#girlgaze.” What was your mission in creating it?

someone’s read it, I feel a bit anxious!

#Girlgaze is an amazing ode to how girls see the world. It’s a movement

What did you reveal that others might

for female photographers and directors and by showcasing the female

have been surprised to learn?

I think, factually, it’ll be somewhat surprising. Some of the childhood stories— like, I spent some time in juvie— are facts people don’t know about me.

Other than that, it’ll be what people expect from me: honest, vulnerable, and just me telling the truth.

that focuses on closing the gender gap by providing job opportunities perspective. The book is a curation of images that were sourced from our community (over 2.8 million global members and entries)—all proceeds from it go to The Girlgaze Foundation. We recently had an exhibition at the Annenberg Space for Photography and showcased some of the images, but needed a place to promote even more of the work done by these talented female photographers. Then, in the process of making the book, so many were submitted that we just had to keep adding and adding.

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was a school in my area that would always need volunteers, so I would go in and help in any way I could. The experience opened up my eyes to discern the education disparity that exists. It has been a moving journey for me.

What was your takeaway after creating the documentary? Was your initial intent the same as what you achieved in the end?

My takeaway from creating this film was to learn that education for the underprivileged is not just an Indian issue, but a global issue—one that requires more attention and more action. It has to be addressed on a larger scale.

“

It is our responsibility— as humans, as people, as influential entertainers —to use our voices wisely.

”

Do you think your work as a TV presenter in Mumbai was able to help you highlight the problems there?

Utilizing the influential platform of acting, directing, celebrity, TV, movies and social media gives me a voice [that may have] a farther reach. I see that it’s definitely helped in spreading the message of The Leftovers. I had a chance to share a bit about my film on the TV network I work with, B4U. [It] caters to audiences all over North America and Europe. It is our responsibility—as humans,

as people, as influential entertainers—to use [our voices] wisely.

SHINING A LIGHT Filmmaker Tina Thadani sheds light on the inconsistent education system in Mumbai SHE MAY LEAD A GLAMOROUS LIFE, BUT CANADIAN-INDIAN

How are you personally getting involved in trying to fix this problem?

Initially, I started just volunteering on my own time with these children.

My small role in it all so far has been via holding a few charity events for these schools and contributing new school supplies. However, now the

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Thadani’s documentary showcases the education system in Mumbai and how the city’s children (above and right) are eager to learn.

goal is to take things one step further and align with the United Nations or UNICEF.

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TV presenter and actress Tina Thadani recently put her creature comforts to bed to delve into the troubling education system in Mumbai, India—

Are you currently working on anything

where education, or the lack thereof, is a low priority—and made it the

else, like another documentary? If so,

subject of her recent documentary. Chosen to screen at the 2017 Cannes

what will the subject matter be?

Film Festival as part of its Short Film Catalog, The Leftovers revolves

There are so many causes, especially in

around two women who have left their reputable jobs to open makeshift

Mumbai, that I aim to cover. For exam-

schools in the heart of Mumbai’s slums. It also follows their trials and

ple, the inspiring stories of the girls who

tribulations with the lower class community (who know that education

have changed their lives around, amid the

is the only way out for their children) and highlights The Angel Express

trappings of the red light district. Anoth-

Foundation, where Thadani now volunteers to teach English. “At the

er interest is the transgender community

end of the day, documentary filmmaking… chose me,” she says. Here, she

and how [it is] changing the stigma of

discusses the film’s intention and why this story demanded to be told.

society. For me, it’s just about planning my time wisely so that I may continue

What made you choose the disparity of the education system in

evolving my purpose-driven documen-

Mumbai as the focus of your documentary?

tary films, presenting my show and exploring global projects. This is

Whenever I had free time, I have always volunteered in Mumbai. There

really just the beginning.

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ear Y THE BEST

(Wood)

HOW COUNTRY ARTIST TRISHA YEARWOOD HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES AS A CEO AND SUPERSTAR BY: LAURA SCHREFFLER PHOTOGRAPHY: RUSS HARRINGTON

TRISHA YEARWOOD CALLS US AT NOON ON THE DOT AND IMMEDIATELY WORRIES THAT SHE’S LATE. And we’ll admit it, we’re surprised. It’s an anomaly for a musician to be on time… especially when said musician is one of the top country music artists of all time. In our opinion, she’s earned herself a little leeway.

Since launching her career in 1991, Yearwood (who turns 53 this month), has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide and won three Grammy Awards, three Country Music Association Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards, an American Music Award and a Pollstar Industry Award for touring. None of her success came from being a diva or, as it happens, from being late. But being smart? That’s a different story.

She tells us about a producer she worked with who, because she was a musician, expected her to be late and therefore always showed up 15 minutes after the set time of their meetings. To make a point, she started matching his lateness, arriving just as he would. When he realized what she was doing, he changed his tardy ways fast. “He said, ‘Yeah, we are going back to being on time—that’s what we’re going to do,’” she recalls.

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FEATURE This cleverness has helped the country

not going to be fun.”

chanteuse excel in both her musical career

We never make the mistake of assum-

and her corporate one. In addition to

ing that ‘fun’ and ‘easy’ are the same thing,

singing, Yearwood is an extremely hands-on

and neither does she—in fact, the latter de-

CEO of her own self-titled lifestyle empire,

scription certainly doesn’t apply to her cur-

and an accomplished chef and author who’s

rent role of CEO. “I really had to learn to

released three successful cookbooks—all of

be a boss,” she confides. “It was on-the-job

which earned her a place on The New York

training. I was raised in the South, where

Times’ best-sellers list. She has also tried

my parents really encouraged me to be any-

her hand at television, with a recurring role

thing that I wanted, but at the same time

on JAG between 1998 and 2002 and, since

there’s a little bit of ‘Make sure you keep

2012, hosting the Trisha’s Southern Kitchen

everybody happy and don’t rock the boat.’

culinary series on the Food Network, which

To become a CEO and to run your own

won an Emmy.

company, whether it’s leading your band or

“I’d love to say that I had this five-year

crew on the road or having employees that

plan because I am a planner [she’s a Virgo,

are working on your behalf in other areas,

as it happens], but it was really a happy

you’ve got to learn how to be the boss—and

accident,” she says. Roughly ten years ago, she flew to New York from her Nashville

it’s hard. You can’t be a CEO and keep eve-

Yearwood with husband Garth Brooks

ryone happy at the same time. It’s a South-

home at the behest of her manager, who

ern girl’s dilemma.”

wanted her to take a meeting with a publishing house. The initial proposal

Needless to say, after 25 years of calling the shots, she’s learned a thing or

was for an autobiography, which she balked at. “I was like, ‘I don’t really want

two, including one very important lesson: “You don’t help anybody out if you

to write that yet... maybe somebody and maybe not ever because I hate buying

don’t say what’s on your mind,” she maintains. “If you’re not happy with what’s

those books where [the author] isn’t telling the story that you really wanted to

happening, there is a way of expressing yourself that’s respectful. I used to

know; it’s just a watered-down version of the truth.”

keep everything bottled up because I didn’t want to hurt anybody’s feelings,

So, instead, publishing house Clarkson Potter (an imprint of Penguin

so by the time I told you what was happening, I was so mad that I didn’t say it

Random House) wanted to know what she would be interested in writing

right. I didn’t blow up on anybody, but I was really good at passive aggressive

about. Her answer: food. Yearwood quickly offered up the services of her

behavior.”

mother and sister to create Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen: Recipes

Now, she knows how to handle situations like, well, a boss. “Before it gets

from My Family to Yours, a tribute to her family’s traditions—and the rest is

out of hand, now I say, ‘Can we talk about this?’ And that’s just being a grown-

history. “I thought we’d have a chance to put down all those recipes that I have

up. I don’t think that anybody enjoys working in an environment… of fear or

in a shoebox or in my mom’s brain, and it will be awesome to have, but I never

intimidation, and I would be horrible at that anyway,” she laughs. “Also, I don’t

thought it would go beyond that. I never dreamed it would do well, that there

think you can operate in an environment where everybody runs over you and

would be more books, that there would be a TV show,” she admits.

does what they want—there’s got to be a balance.”

She also never imagined that her prowess in the kitchen would lead to a

That said, she’s finally found that fine line within her own company. “I feel

collaboration with Williams Sonoma, a collection of Southern-inspired goods

pretty good about [it],” she says. “I still don’t like confrontation and [I] want

that launched this summer (which, incidentally, she sampled for the first time

everybody to be happy, but I also realized that, as an adult, that’s not always

with husband Garth Brooks while on her first true vacation in 12 years in

the way it’s going to be. Everybody in my camp knows that I run the ship, but

Hawaii last December). “Ultimately, I really like what I’m doing. Everything

also that I’m open to ideas. If I’m being a jerk, I want you to tell me that I’m

I’ve done has led to something else. Furniture and cookware and Williams So-

being a jerk. I know that’s not as easy as it sounds, but most of the people that

noma… they’re all choices that I make based on ‘Does this feel like me? Is it

I work with have known me a long time and say, ‘You need to chill out.’” She

something I can be involved in? Am I going to have fun? Am I going to enjoy

pauses a beat. “Mostly, it’s my husband that will tell me that!”

the people I work with?’ At this point in my life, I am not going to do it if it’s

And when your husband is Garth Brooks—the best-selling solo artist in U.S.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JEREMY COWART AND WILLIAMS SONOMA

POWER COMES IN FOLLOWING YOUR HEART AND YOUR GUT BECAUSE, AT THE END OF THE DAY, IT’S ABOUT GOING TO BED AT NIGHT FEELING GOOD ABOUT WHAT YOU’VE DONE AND WHO YOU ARE.

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FEATURE

COUNTRY COOKING Some items in Yearwoood’s southern-inspired Williams Sonoma collection include BBQ sauce, seasoning rub, biscuit mix and a cocktail mixer.

history—you should probably listen. “I live in a household where, as suc-

cooking show, they’re long days. I’m coming home every night to my hus-

cessful as I am, I live with the most successful guy on the planet. He’s a well

band, but it is not quality time. So he just knows our relationship—which

of information,” she says, “But he won’t give me advice unless I ask for it

is [usually] number one—is not going to be number one that week.”

because we don’t want to get into a ‘Here’s what you should do’ kind of thing.

It can be tough wearing so many hats. But Yearwood has come to real-

He’s a great source to go to to say, ‘This is what I’m dealing with. Do you have

ize that, despite being a woman who can do it all, perhaps she shouldn’t—

any perspective?’”

at least not all at once. “I think the reality of that whole thing… means that

And Brooks always strives to deliver. “His best advice is to take a deep

things have to shift. I don’t believe I can do ten things equally well. I think

breath and [say] ‘You don’t have to give an answer right this second. Let’s

that if I am trying to do ten things, then maybe five of those things get my

just not talk for a second and think about it.’” She laughs, “But I want to

full attention and five of them are going to suffer a little bit for a minute,

know the answer right this second!”

and then they’ll get their chance. I don’t think you can go on all cylinders

Her impatience, in her opinion, is a flaw—but not a debilitating one. “I

in every aspect of your life all of the time. You’ll be happier if you realize

definitely have a lot of weaknesses,” Yearwood starts to say, but then mo-

that you can’t do everything all the time. You have to give yourself a break.”

mentarily stops. “My husband just walked in and I don’t want to talk in

Juggling her cookbooks, show, marriage and ongoing three-and-a-half-

front of him because he’ll probably give you a list of my weaknesses.” She

year tour with Brooks means that her recording career has fallen some-

pauses again. “Although he does think I’m pretty perfect.”

what by the wayside. Though she and her hubby released the holiday

What’s certain is that Garth Brooks, whom she’s been married to since

album Christmas Together in 2016, she hasn’t put out a solo disc since

2005, but has been close friends with since launching her career (they even

2014’s Prizefighter, a compilation of greatest hits and new songs. But now,

won a Grammy Award together for their 1998 duet “In Another’s Eyes”) is her perfect match in a plethora of ways. “One of [my weaknesses] is that I worry too much about things that I prob-

EARLY ON, I LEARNED THAT YOUR NAME IS ALL YOU HAVE— IT’S EVERYTHING.

ably shouldn’t. Sometimes, I worry because deep down, underneath it all,

it’s time. “New music has had to take a backseat for a while, but 2018 feels wide open for me as far as recording. I was listening to a song just last night and I am just ready,” she says. “I feel it tap-

ping on my shoulder like, ‘Hey, don’t forget about me!’”

I am a people-pleaser. My husband is a great counterpart to me because he

Music is her first love, after all. She goes so far as to say that, between

really is the eternal optimist. He is a dreamer. He’s the guy that says, ‘Don’t

all of her other passions, “If you made me pick—and I hope I never have

worry about it, it’s going to work out fine’—and most of the time, he’s right.”

to, but if you made me make a choice—well, I would choose music,” she

He’s also the man who, because of his own success, understands when

states. “I have wanted to do this since I was five years old; I’ve always

work periodically has to come first. “Sometimes, when I am filming the

known that I wanted to be a singer.” She pauses, rephrases. “Rather, I

PHOTOS COURTESY OF B. KREBS, JEREMY COWART AND WILLIAMS SONOMA

Dress: ZAID AFFAS Ring: NEIL LANE Earrings: YVEL

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knew I was a singer—I just did not know if I was going to be able to do it

richest or the most powerful,” she says. “I think of really doing what you

professionally. I would definitely be down at your local Holiday Inn five

love to do. And I think power comes in following your heart and your gut

times a week if I was not doing it this way. I’ve always felt it was more of a

because, at the end of the day, it’s about going to bed at night feeling good

calling than a choice.”

about what you’ve done and who you are. That has to do with what your

Yearwood also knew it was important to follow her dreams, and that she’d

personal life is—your relationship with your husband, your children, your

regret it if she hadn’t. “I think that a lot of us settle. A lot of us settle in our

parents, your significant other—whomever you love. If those relationships

personal lives and also in our jobs, and I understand that. When [you] are

are good, then you can sleep well at night. I think you can serve a lot more

young, especially, and you go on a path and all of a sudden you’ve got to make

people if you are taking care of yourself and if you are happy with what you

ends meet so you take a job that’s not your dream job and you end up in that

are doing. And if you are not, then you are not going to be happy and it’s

job… your whole life. I get it. I know a lot of my friends are in that boat.”

going to reflect in everything you do—including your business.”

Making music in any capacity is just one of the things that makes her feel

That said, there is a recipe to having a wonderful life—one very special

complete. Authenticity is another. “I learned early on—and it goes back to

ingredient—and this musician and chef knows exactly what spice to add.

making that first album and choosing the songs you are going to sing—that

“I think that true happiness comes with doing what you love and in being

if you don’t pick those songs, if you have somebody pick those songs for you

with the people that you love. At the end of the day, having lost both of my

based on what they think a hit is or what they think you should sing, then

parents has changed my perspective on life so much,” she says. “They were

you are singing a song every night, hopefully for the rest of your life, that

madly in love, married for 45 years, they lived their lives and now they are

you don’t like.” On the flip side, she notes, “If you record a song that every-

gone. It was a realization for me. I thought, ‘We’re all going to go, so how do

body says is a huge hit and it’s not, then you basically sold your soul for no

I want to live my life?’”

reason. Early on, I learned that your name is all you have—it’s everything.”

To Yearwood, the answer was simple: “I want to be joyful. I want to be

At the end of the day, she accepts that responsibility because she’s doing

having fun. I try to go to bed at night realizing ‘You don’t get that many of

everything she always wanted to do, and things she never believed were

these.’ When you are young, you think you’ve got a million days left. You

possible. For that fact alone—for her determination in making her dreams

realize ‘OK, what are you going to do with your days, and what are you

come true, as well as achieving both the impossible and improbable—she is

going to do with your nights?’ And if you go to bed happy with how you

a true power woman in every sense of the word.

spent your day, well then, that’s a good thing.”

But don’t expect Yearwood to refer to herself as such. “When you say

It seems that Trisha Yearwood the musician, the CEO, the chef and the

the word ‘power,’ I don’t think of the most famous, the richest, the most

wife knows a thing or two about happy endings—and about finding the true

successful people in the world as far as what America might say is the

recipe for success.

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Yearwood performs onstage in Las Vegas in 2016

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DREW BARRYMORE POURS US A GLASS FROM HER PERSONAL WINE LABEL

BY KATIE SWEENEY

REW BARRYMORE IS MANY THINGS.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BARRYMORE WINES

Photos: Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

BARRYMORE amongst a sea of people.

She is one of the world’s most recognizable

At the two-and-a-half-hour reception, hundreds of savvy food lovers and

actors who has been melting hearts since

wine aficionados sample bites and sips from 23 world-renowned chefs and

starring as a six-year-old in E.T. the Extra-

200 wineries. The walk-around tasting is set up throughout the Inn at Spanish

Terrestrial. She is a mother of two young

Bay’s many event spaces. It is a dizzying array of indulgence. In one area, chef

daughters, Olive, 5, and Frankie, 3. She’s a

Fabio Viviani is plating fried savory dough stuffed with mozzarella cheese

producer with over 20 credits to her name,

and wrapped in prosciutto. In the next room, there are ice buckets filled with

including hits like Charlie’s Angels and, most

champagne—the Pol Roger, Louis Roederer, and Charles Heidsieck is flowing.

recently, the Netflix zombie comedy Santa

It’s impossible not to be swept up in the wave of guests crowding around chef

Clarita Diet. With her signature tousled mane, bright green eyes and full-lipped

Daniel Boulud in the grand ballroom, as he delicately garnishes shot glasses

pout, she’s a quintessential California girl who also happens to be a beauty

filled with vibrant green cucumber vichyssoise with charcoal sable and pickled

mogul (her Flower Beauty and Flower Eyewear lines are sold at 2,000 Walmart

Buddha’s hand. Next to him, the Restaurant at Meadowood’s Chris Kostow is

stores nationwide and, with 7.1 million Instagram followers, Barrymore has

serving cauliflower custard with caviar. But while spooning the deliciously light

become a social media influencer who often shares instructional makeup

and creamy mixture into our mouths, we notice that Boulud is, in fact, not the

application videos directly with fans). She’s a burgeoning publisher, as well, just

most popular table in the room. There’s a table across the way that is so packed

announcing a large format magazine, Flower Press, to be printed twice a year.

with people, the leader cannot be identified.

However, on the night that we meet at the 10th Annual Pebble Beach Food

As we move closer to investigate, the air is thick with excitement and cell

& Wine Festival, the 42-year-old is a partner in a three-year-old winemaking

phones. Everyone is holding their mobiles high in an attempt to get a photo.

business in collaboration with Carmel Road Winery. Quite simply, she’s a young

Who is it? Who is causing this unfiltered chaotic frenzy? In an instant, we see

vintner hoping the thirsty masses will take a liking to her label—albeit a very

a glimmer of shiny golden hair and the friendly smile of Hollywood royalty. It’s

glamorous and well-known young vintner—and the only bonafide celebrity

Barrymore, mingling with guests and pouring white wine alongside winemaker

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Kris Kato. While celebrity-endorsed spirits aren’t anything new—Francis

realized that her California background meant she should keep her new

Ford Coppola’s been making wine for years and George Clooney’s tequila

wine project close to home. “I was on Highway 101 coming from Montecito,

is insanely popular—none of these celebrities, including Brad Pitt and

actually, driving back to Los Angeles. My business partner, Chris Miller,

Angelina Jolie (who make an excellent French rosé), are serving their

was talking about making wine in Italy and we went on a journey there,”

libations themselves at food festivals like

Barrymore tells Haute Living the day after

Pebble Beach and the Food & Wine Classic in

Pebble Beach, while sipping a glass of her rosé

Barrymore gets up close and personal with the Pinot Noir grapes, which are used to make Carmel Road’s Drew’s Blend.

wine so special. It’s a product that she stands behind 100 percent, so much so that she’s willing to stand behind a table in a packed ballroom on a Thursday night and fill glasses with it.

Barrymore’s label currently consists of three different types of wine: a Pinot Grigio, a rosé of Pinot Noir, and a red blend of Pinot Noir with grapes sourced along the Central Coast. Barrymore Wines is a partnership with Jackson Family Wines, the grape-growing empire founded by Jess Jackson in Sonoma County in 1982—produced under its Carmel Road label—whose vineyards are located

IT’S WONDERFUL FOR ME TO WORK IN THE STATE I LOVE THAT IS MY HOME. IT WAS A WHOLE NEW JOURNEY AND LESSON TO LEARN MONTEREY GRAPES AND COLD COASTAL WINES.

in Southern Monterey County. In terms of

on the patio at Restaurant 1833. “It was really informative for me because I love Pinot Grigio, but he’s like, ‘You’re a California girl. What are you doing making wine in Italy?’” From there, she started to look for a local winery to partner with. Carmel Road Winery stood out because it’s a family-operated business that distributes wine nationally.

Barrymore explains the partnership like this: “It was sort of destiny in the way the Carmel Road team and I wanted [the same thing]. I said, ‘Can we stick with Pinot Grigio? That’s what I know and so I’d like to start with that and then continue to learn along the way.”

Carmel Road believed the best place to make it was Monterey, so they introduced her to Kato,

California winemaking, the cool-climate region has stayed relatively under

the new winemaker at the winery. “It was a great education for me. It’s

the radar and is best known for its unique and affordable wines, under

wonderful for me to work in the state I love [that] is my home,” Barrymore

which Barrymore’s selections fall. With price points ranging between $16

says. “It was a whole new journey and lesson to learn Monterey grapes

and $28, they are approachable enough for novice wine drinkers, but also

and cold coastal wines.” A year after the Pinot Grigio debuted, Barrymore

interesting to more advanced wine lovers looking for inexpensive everyday

released her second wine, Drew’s Blend, a Pinot Noir under the Carmel

bottles.

Road label. The third release, the Barrymore rosé, came out last summer. “I

Although she initially started winemaking in Italy, Barrymore quickly

kept pitching rosé. That was several years ago,” she says. “Now we’re in our

PHOTOS COURTESY OF OF BARRYMORE WINES

Aspen. That’s what makes Barrymore and her

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Barrymore toasts with Carmel Road’s winemaker Kris Kato.

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But I’ll get back down there ASAP.”

With one new release per year, we can’t help but wonder what is next for

In the meantime, she is very clear on what she wants in a wine and gravitates

Barrymore’s wine journey. Are there plans to release a fourth varietal? “I

toward fruity, easy to drink, lighter styles. In summer, she enjoys drinking reds

want to do another one, but we’re happy with what we have right now and to

like Lambrusco, Beaujolais, and Pinot Nero, slightly chilled. So how does she

continue to introduce these wines out into the world,” she says with a smile.

pick out a bottle when she shops? “Color, label, trust of knowing the wine and

“But… we are trying to be diverse, because I think we drink diversely.”

it being familiar, or wanting to be adventurous and try a new one to see if it will

Thanks to her many ventures, Barrymore travels the globe constantly and is always on the hunt for her next favorite—be it Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc or

become one of the ones I love,” she says. “I think there’s a really nice balance of staying true to what you like, and then constantly researching.”

rosé. “Nothing gets me more excited for our rosé than trying every other rosé,”

Barrymore’s approach to her own winemaking process is entirely hands-

she says, twirling her hair in one hand. “I love Sauvignon Blanc. I go through

on, which is why she was at the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival: so she

phases. I’m really picky.”

can personally connect to her consumers. “We go to Aspen too, and then we

Although she hasn’t participated in formal winemaking courses, she’s

travel the country a lot talking to sales teams,” she says. “It’s so that we can

thrown herself into researching varietals of the world, taken classes, and

personally convey what our journey has been, what our intentions are, what

immersed herself in all things wine. The most proactive way to learn

the story is.”

about wine is to drink it, after all,―and Barrymore is a focused student. She

She sips a goblet of the Drew’s Blend and the discussion lulls as she savors

collaborates with Kato to make each wine smell, taste and look exactly how

it. There’s a relaxed and alluring glamour to her demeanor, feminine with an

she wants it to. “Kris and I develop the wine together and he is the master

ethereal glow and incredibly down-to-earth. She’s Drew Barrymore—exactly

maker,” Barrymore explains. “We talk about every aspect of notes, flavors and

who we thought she would be, but better. No wonder the crowds were gathering

color.”

The two are in constant communication; Kato pulls barrel samples, hops on a plane, and brings them to a hotel lobby for Barrymore to taste.

Any time she finds a flavor profile or notable aroma, she texts Kato with messages like, ‘I really love this Malbec from Argentina. I love the character of it. How can we put that into our next wine?’ Kato then translates her directions into the bottles. “He would

around her table at last night’s

WE TRAVEL THE COUNTRY A LOT TALKING TO SALES TEAMS. IT’S SO THAT WE CAN PERSONALLY CONVEY WHAT OUR JOURNEY HAS BEEN, WHAT OUR INTENTIONS ARE, WHAT THE STORY IS.

take that inspiration and go another

Barrymore describes her Pinot Grigio as “crisp and refreshing with citrus and tropical notes.”

festival opening. Spend just five minutes with her and it’s easy to see why she’s one of the world’s most recognizable movie stars, capable of conquering anything she sets her sights on—including the wine industry. Spend 15 minutes with her, observing her warm smile and the mischievous glint in her eyes, and you’ll wish you could be in her inner circle.

Hanging out in a long-sleeved

round,” she says. “Then we meet again and have many different options… But

chiffon maxi dress, she discusses how wine tells a story―similar to films, but in

we always narrow it down and then [we would know] where we needed to go

a way that more directly impacts daily life and makes long-lasting memories.

from there. So it’s constant finessing.”

“Both require a lot of focus and energy and just doing all your homework and

She also sought out artist Shepard Fairey to design the labels, while she

putting all the effort in,” she says. “They’re both businesses, but wine is so

writes the winemaking notes herself. On the Carmel Road website, she

pleasurable. Film is communal too, it’s a connective experience, a collective

describes the 2016 rosé as “irresistibly refreshing” and says “it reminds me

experience… but [with] movies, you experience them, you don’t talk. With

of times spent with friends and family gathered around a long table, sharing

wine, you have conversations and build memories and sit around the table,

food and laughter on an endless summer day.”

and I think that’s the way they’re very different.”

Barrymore recalls testing the new rosé at home, with her daughters nearby,

So what does she love most about being in the wine business? “I think it’s a

as one of her most memorable moments in 2017 thus far. “Opening [it] and

very luxurious, deluxe entity. It’s the highest form of pleasure in life,” she says,

tasting it for the first time... that was really, really important and epic. I just

considering this further. “I guess I’ve always been drawn to it. I love food so

had a glass while I cooked my daughters dinner. I made them steak, butter

much. I love flavors and ethnicities and tastes and spices and really learning

noodles, broccoli, and mango. It was such a lovely evening—one of my most

geography through food. I think wine is the same thing. I love when I drink

pleasant.”

a Châtillon wine and I’ve been there and I understand the region. It’s a great

To her, the wine isn’t as important as the company. “I’m always impressed

blessing of a lesson.”

by a very fancy wine, of course. But I don’t make it rain in the wine store.”

Having spent a career concentrating on the cinematic arts, Barrymore

Instead, she prefers to uncork one of her own bottles or a recent find from a

sounds thrilled to be branching out into a new creative pursuit. “Art and many

wine-researching adventure. Her next trip will be to Mexican wine country.

things out there are about opinion and what you personally really love,” she

“I had a whole Tijuana wine trip planned and I couldn’t go at the last minute

says. “However, I do think there is obviously such an amazing art to making

because of work. I was just so bummed. I had the whole thing mapped out.

wine. I’m just happy to be a part of that aspect.”

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Barrymore’s rosé is made with Pinot Noir grapes.

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(Left) Barrymore and Kato with their rosé; (above) the tasting room at Carmel Road in Monterey.

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THE TOP 10 MOTHER-DAUGHTER POWER PLAYERS IN HOLLYWOOD

CINDY CRAWFORD + Kaia Gerber

Cindy Crawford is an OG supermodel—one of only a handful to be dubbed the moniker when it originated in the 1990s. The rewards of her modeling career, including film and TV work and especially her own home goods company, forged a path for today’s crop of models, who can only hope to replicate the brand-building at which Crawford, now 51, is so adapt. That means her own daughter, 16-year-old Kaia, for one, who began modeling at age 14 for the likes of Versace, Alexander Wang and Moschino. The teen (whose father is newly minted Casamigos Tequila billionaire Rande Gerber) is doing what models twice her age could only dream of now— and that her own mother didn’t even begin doing until she was 17. Given that the two recently shot the cover of Vogue Paris together, it looks likely that Crawford will be happily passing the torch to her doppelganger and, one day soon, we might be hearing Kaia Gerber’s name in the same breath as her supermodel mother when discussing fashion icons.

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Like mother, like daughter! These famous L.A. ladies are passing the torches on to their offspring, who not only share the same DNA, but also the same star-making qualities and ambition. From Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber to Jada Pinkett-Smith and Willow Smith to Kris Jenner and her flock of Kardashian-Jenner girls, here are the most powerful mother-daughter teams in Hollywood.

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FAMILY

JADA PINKETT SMITH + Willow Smith

Any child fathered by Will Smith is destined for success, but when you add in that said child also has the talented and beautiful Jada Pinkett Smith as a mom, well, it’s no wonder that she’s unstoppable. Such is PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROCHELLE S. BRODIN/GETTY IMAGES FOR HAUTE LIVING

the case with 16-year-old Willow Smith, a fashion industry darling who made her acting debut with dad in his 2007 film I Am Legend.

However, it was her music career that really sealed the deal. In 2010, she launched her music career with the release of singles “Whip My Hair” and “21st Century Girl,” becoming the youngest artist to sign with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation record label. Today, she is the spitting image of her perpetually ageless mama, who, despite being 45, looks more

loves “ Willow to call me every day. ” —Jada

Pinkett Smith

like 30. Pinkett Smith’s own career includes appearing in films like The Nutty Professor, Scream 2, Ali, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, and her most recent release, Girls Trip. She has also authored a book, launched a production company, and helped to create the metal band Wicked Wisdom in 2002. Though mom and daughter both work non-stop, they still make each other a priority: “Willow loves to call me every day,” the actress, who appeared on the cover of Haute Living earlier this year, told us.

KRIS JENNER

+ Kourtney, Kim and Khloé Kardashian & Kendall and Kylie Jenner

There is no disputing that Kris Jenner and her gaggle of K-named daughters have been dominating the free world. They rose to fame thanks to some serious strategy from the 61-year-old ‘momager,’ who capitalized on their fame from the E! reality series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Kourtney, 38, Kim, 36, and Khloé, 33, PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATHY HUTCHINS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

(who were fathered by the late O.J. Simpson lawyer Robert Kardashian) have all released products in their name—from clothing and perfumes to accessories and, in Kim’s case, even a mobile game. Kendall, 21, and Kylie, 20, are the offspring of Kris and former Olympian Caitlyn (nee Bruce) Jenner. The elder has become one of the top-grossing models in the world, appearing in countless shows, including the highly-coveted Victoria’s Secret show catwalk, Chanel, Alexander Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors and Oscar de la Renta, among others. She is also a brand ambassador for Estee Lauder’s multimedia ad campaigns and will make a cameo in Ocean’s Eight, set for release in 2018. The Jenner sisters have their own clothing and nail polish lines, to boot, while Kylie has a solo cosmetics line and stars in the E! reality series, Life of Kylie. But the main thing Kris’ daughters share is an overwhelming love for their mother and mentor—and all the feels on their social media networks. Khloé recently posted, “Thank you for being the most incredible mommy anyone could ask for!”

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POWER PLAYERS

MERYL STREEP + Mamie and Grace Gummer

Mamie Gummer was there for her mother during one of the most pivotal moments of her career: the now 34-year-old was technically on stage with Meryl Streep, now 68, when she won her very first Oscar for the 1982 drama Sophie’s Choice—in her pregnant belly. Streep’s love of acting was obviously passed along to her eldest daughter with sculptor Don Gummer, as proven by Mamie’s star turn on the TV series Emily Owens M.D., recurring role on The Good Wife, and many awards for her work in off-Broadway theater productions. Her second daughter, Grace, 31, caught the bug though, too, appearing in such series as The Newsroom, American Horror Story, Extant and, most recently, Mr. Robot. Although one might assume having the greatest living actress as your mother might be daunting, the girls have nothing but love for their three-time Oscar-winning mama (who has 20 nominations, more than any other actor). Mamie, who MINI-ME Meryl Streep’s lookalike daughter, Mamie, (above) was her co-star in the 2015 dramedy Ricki and the Flash

priority was being our mother, not being a “ Her celebrity. And it certainly wasn’t like we had Warren Beatty to the house every Thursday. ” — Mamie Gummer

actually starred as Streep’s onscreen daughter in the 2015 indie Rickie and the Flash, told The Telegraph that, despite her mom’s obvious fame, she always put family first. “Her priority was being our mother, not being a celebrity. And it certainly wasn’t like we had Warren Beatty to the house every Thursday.”

MELANIE GRIFFITH + Dakota Johnson

Melanie Griffith has been a hard-working Hollywood girl since the 1970s, with Golden Globe-nominated roles in films such as Buffalo Girls and RKO 281. While they weren’t all critically acclaimed (Shining Through earned her a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress), the Body Double, Another Day in Paradise and, yes, Working Girl star has always been in the limelight—thanks, in part, to her own mother, The Birds star Tippi Hedren. The same can be said for her daughter, Dakota Johnson, who seemingly became an overnight success after bravely tackling the scandalous role of Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades franchise films. Johnson’s star has risen quickly now, and both turns 60 year this, told E! News, “#ProudMama. That’s how proud I am [of my daughter].”

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mom and dad (actor Don Johnson) couldn’t be more supportive. Griffith, who

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DIANE LADD + Laura Dern

There is probably no other Hollywood mother and daughter who complement each other more perfectly than Diane Ladd and Laura Dern. All three of Ladd’s Oscar-nominated roles featured Dern, while the two women have played onscreen mother and daughter a total of five times. One of those films, Rambling Rose, also happened to result in Dern’s first Oscar nomination—but, today, she is as much a legend as her mom, with starring roles in films like Wild at Heart, Jurassic Park, Inland Empire and Blue Velvet. Dern has had additional success with the recent HBO hit Big Little Lies, earning her an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In 2010, she and her mother and father, Bruce Dern, received adjoining stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—the first time in history that family members were given such consideration. As Dern put it, “Now that I’m a grown-up, I can enjoy [my mother]. I was always afraid every choice she made reflected on me, but I was a kid—19, 20. It’s a refreshing and amazing experience when you look into your own mother’s eyes; there is nothing but the truth.”

GOLDIE HAWN

+ Kate Hudson

If there is a cuter, more golden mother-daughter pair than Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson, we haven’t found one.

Both actresses have built their careers on being quirky and adorable—which is basically how they are in real life. Hawn rose to fame in the ’60s with a breakout role in the TV series

We share “She’s, everything. like, the greatest.

—Goldie” Hawn

Laugh-In, an Oscar-nominated performance in Cactus Flower, and roles in pop culture mainstays of the ’70s such as Private Benjamin and Shampoo. Now 71, her career is still going strong, including recently starring with the hottest PHOTOS COURTESY OF JAGUAR PS AND KATHY HUTCHINS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

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Hudson, 38, (whose dad is musician Bill Hudson and adopted dad is Kurt Russell) is equally a household name.

Films like Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Nine, Bride Wars and Fool’s Gold have placed her firmly on the road to success, enough so that she launched her own fitness and workout clothing line, Fabletics. “A motherdaughter bond is very different [with sons],” Hawn told People. “As we grow older together, I can’t express the amount of love, joy, laughter, sadness we share. She understands me, I understand her. We’re girls. We share everything. She’s, like, the greatest.”

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POWER PLAYERS

YOLANDA FOSTER + Gigi and Bella Hadid

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world—the Dutch-born star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is a former model herself. And those great genes have certainly seemed to help her daughters (with developer Mohammad Hadid) blossom almost overnight. Gigi, 22, was named International Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council in 2016, and has walked for Versace, Chanel, Elie Saab, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Miu Miu, Diane Von Furstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger (for whom she is also an ambassador and co-designer), among others. She has also designed a boot collection for Stuart Weitzman and is a brand ambassador for Reebok, fronting its “#PerfectNever” campaign. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Bella is no slouch either.

She, too, won a modeling award—hers for Model of the Year by Models.com in 2016. The Dior Beauty ambassador has starred in campaigns for the likes of DKNY, Zanotti and Max Mara; she is also an ambassador for luxury watch

PHOTO READY Yolanda Foster’s daughters, Bella (above) and Gigi (with her mom, right,) followed in her footsteps by becoming models

brand TAG Heuer. The beautiful sisters are both represented by IMG and have starred together in campaigns for Fendi and Moschino.

my beauty icon my whole life. ” “ My mother was —Gigi Hadid

BLYTHE DANNER + Gwyneth Paltrow

The resemblance between Blythe Danner and daughter Gwyneth Paltrow may be uncanny, but the women share

“

[Gwyneth] is one of the most brilliant actresses in the world.

—Blythe Danner

much more than their blue-eyed, blond-haired DNA—both are beyond successful actresses. Danner, now 74, has won two Emmy Awards and a Tony award, with another two Golden Globe nominations under her belt. She is best known for films such as Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, The Prince of Tides and Husbands and Wives. Her daughter, 44, almost needs no introduction, but if she was giving one, she’d say, “[Gwyneth]

“

both an Oscar winner and Golden Globe winner (for 1998’s Shakespeare in Love); appeared in hit films such as Seven, Emma, Sliding Doors, A Perfect Murder, The Talented Mr. Ripley and Proof; has portrayed Pepper Potts in the Marvel Universe films since 2008; and won an Emmy award for her five-episode role as Holly Holliday on the Fox series, Glee. Yet, she does not limit herself to acting—in addition to being the CEO of the wildly popular lifestyle company Goop, she has penned two cookbooks and is the current face of both Esteé Lauder’s Pleasures perfume and fashion brand Coach.

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is a brilliant actress.” Paltrow is certainly accomplished: she is

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It’s no wonder that Yolanda Foster produced two of the top models in the

LEA THOMPSON

+ Zoey and Madelyn Deutch

get back in your DeLorean and figure it out). Now 56, the 1980s screen queen has aced major roles in films Red Dawn, Howard the Duck, Some

“

Kind of Wonderful and The Beverly Hillbillies, as well as the title char-

It’s nice to have my mother as someone I can talk to about acting.

acter in the 1990s NBC sitcom Caroline in the City. She also passed the acting bug to 22-year-old daughters Zoey and 26-year-old Madelyn Detuch (dad is director Howard Deutch), whom she actually directs in PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATHY HUTCHINS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

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Any Back to the Future fan knows who Lea Thompson is (and if not,

her new film The Year of Spectacular Men. Zoey was the 2017 recipient

”

of Max Mara’s Face of the Future at Women in Film’s annual Crystal + Lucy Awards (which she accepted with her mom by her side), and has

—Zoey Deutch

starred in films such as Dirty Grandpa, Why Him?, Beautiful Creatures and Flower, while Madelyn has appeared in the shows Outcast and Texas Rising. When discussing shooting Zoey and elder daughter Madelyn in Spectacular Men, Thompson said, “I learned more about them as people and as artists, and I’m sure they learned a lot about me! I was surprised by how sharp their comedy skills are, and what mensches they are to their fellow crewmembers. This process has been one of the great joys of my life and I’m excited for people to see what the Deutch girls have been up to.”

PEGGY LIPTON + Rashida Jones

Former model Peggy Lipton rose to fame almost overnight by playing flower child Julie Barnes in the ABC counterculture series, The Mod Squad, which also earned her a Golden Globe.

But her career in television, stage and film—now spanning 50 years—also includes notable roles like Norma Jennings in David Lynch’s original Twin Peaks from the 1990s and a couple appearances in its 2017 reboot. Over the years, Rashida (whose dad is producer Quincy Jones) has followed in her mother’s footsteps and then some, with her best-known TV role playing Ann Perkins on NBC’s Parks and Recreation. Not

My mother “ and I are

more than best friends; we’re partners in crime.

—Rashida Jones

”

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only is she an actor, but a comic book author, producer, singer and scriptwriter. She currently stars as the title character in TBS’ comedy series Angie Tribeca, and recently co-wrote the screenplay for Toy Story 4. As for her relationship with her mom, Jones told Q magazine, “My mother and I are more than best friends; we’re partners in crime… Mom is the most unconditionally loving person I will ever know, and she has supported me on every level.”

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The BUZZ

Winner John Travolta at the 2016 Emmy Awards Governors Ball

GOLDEN HOUR

THE 2017 EMMY AWARDS GOVERNORS BALL GOES FOR THE GOLD—AND INTEGRATES SUSTAINABILITY—WITH THIS YEAR’S ECO-FRIENDLY THEME

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ON SEPTEMBER 17, THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY’S

elements will be either recyclable, repurposed or bio-degradable

biggest night will fête its MVPs an event that’s solid gold. Following

in a bid to show The Television Academy’s commitment to the

the Stephen Colbert-hosted 69th Emmy® Awards telecast, a team

environment. Says Governors Ball Committee Co-Chair Barbara

of Hollywood power players, including event planner Cheryl

Cassel, “The 2017 Governors Ball and Creative Arts Governors

Cecchetto and James Beard-winning chef Joachim Splichal, will

Ball events will set the gold standard in terms of elegance and

join forces again to bring the ‘Golden Grandeur’ 2017 theme to

environmental sustainability, verifying the two concepts can be

life—and in an eco-friendly way, no less (an important and timely

compatible.” Here, Haute Living shares a sneak peek inside this

focus that did not exist in previous years). In fact, all décor and food

year’s exciting gala.

A rendering of this year’s event

“Whether it’s a guest’s tenth Governors Ball or the first time they are attending the Emmys after-party celebration, we strive to create a sense of awe when people get their first glimpse of the room. Barbara and I like to stand opposite the entrance as guests come through the tunnel and watch their reactions. When we hear the ‘wows’ and see them whip out their phones and start taking photos and videotaping the room, we know we’ve got a hit and we can start enjoying the party ourselves!”

—Governors Ball Co-Chair Ed Fassl

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The BUZZ THE DÉCOR In a dramatic departure from previous years, the 2017 Governors Ball will offer a streamlined aesthetic that emphasizes recurring architectural shapes in resplendent, monochromatic gold. Rectangular tables with linear aisles and seating are complemented with dynamic accents, such as tall, contemporary table lamps; linens infused with rich golden thread; and minimalist florals. The décor is even more impressive when you consider the Governors Ball Committee members and Sequoia Productions’ commitment to produce zero waste. The 5,000 cardboard and paper cylinders that will GOLD-PLATED (Above) This year’s striking table setting; the full menu (right); and the bubbly provided by Ferrari (below right).

make up the signature overhead art installation are painted with biodegradable gold coloring—both of which are recyclable and reusable—while rented tables, chairs, linens, cutlery and glassware, plus audio, lighting, rigging and stage equipment, will all be reused at future events. Even the flowers and greeneryadorning table centerpieces will be repurposed as mulch after the ball.

THE FOOD

”

James Beard Award-winning chef Joachim Splichal and his Patina Catering team return to oversee the Governors Ball menu for the 22nd year. Along with Executive Chef of Culinary Gregg Wiele, Executive Chef of Patina Catering Alec Lestr and Executive Pastry Chef Frania Mendivil, Splichal will interpret the ‘Golden Grandeur’ theme in masterful three courses that showcase seasonal produce, while exemplifying culinary sustainability and a commitment to giving back.

This includes incorporating a job program with L.A. Kitchen, a local nonprofit that believes no food or person should ever go to waste, as well as donating food waste from the ball

Napa Valley winery Sterling Vineyards returns for the second consecutive year as the exclusive wine sponsor of Emmy season, choosing a Sauvignon Blanc, a Chardonnay and Cabernet to pair with Splichal’s menu. To add another touch of glamour to the evening, all award recipients will receive a custom-made bottle of Sterling Vineyards’ new luxury Cabernet Sauvignon, IRIDIUM, and are invited to enjoy a glass of the exclusive wine while their Emmy statuette is personalized in the Emmy Winners’ Circle. Ferrari Trento will bring the bubbles for its third year in a row, including flutes of prestige label Ferrari Brut Trentodoc, Perlé, Perlé Rosé Riserva and Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore.

Ferrari Trento vineyards have all been awarded organic certification, embodying the theme of natural elegance with sustainable mountain agriculture.

to local farms as compost for the next season of crops. The menu will feature the dishes below.

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“

With over 200 cooks and over 600 servers, catering this event every year is an extraordinary culinary feat.

I am also honored to have members of L.A. Kitchen join our ranks and give back to the local agricultural community.

—Joachim Splichal

THE WINE

Last of the Heirlooms Local heirloom tomatoes, dinosaur plum, red quinoa, charred leek vinaigrette, balsamic jelly, basil, and sea salt Main Course Pan Roasted Filet Mignon Mission figs, asparagus, purple marble potatoes, roasted red flame grapes, creamy horseradish puree, and whole grain mustard sauce Dessert Alunga Brownie Bar Dulce de leche, roasted cherries, and cherry gel

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Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Anthony Anderson – black-ish THE NOMINEES

Aziz Ansari – Master of None

Drama Series

Donald Glover – Atlanta

Better Call Saul The Crown The Handmaid’s Tale House of Cards Stranger Things This Is Us

William H. Macy – Shameless Jeffrey Tambor – Transparent Lead Actress in a Comedy Pamela Adlon – Better Things Jane Fonda – Grace and Frankie

Westworld

Allison Janney – Mom

Comedy Series

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Atlanta black-ish Master of None Modern Family Silicon Valley Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Ellie Kemper – Julia Louis-Dreyfus – Veep Tracee Ellis Ross - black-ish Lily Tomlin – Grace and Frankie Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Veep

Riz Ahmed – The Night Of

Limited Series or Movie

Sherlock: The Lying Detective

Big Little Lies Fargo Feud: Bette and Joan Genius The Night Of Lead Actress in a Drama Series Viola Davis – How to Get Away with Murder Claire Foy – The Crown Elisabeth Moss – The Handmaid’s Tale PHOTOS COURTESY OFINVISION FOR THE TELEVISION ACADEMY

Zach Galifianakis – Baskets

Keri Russell – The Americans Evan Rachel Wood – Westworld Robin Wright – House of Cards Lead Actor in a Drama Series Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us Anthony Hopkins – Westworld Bob Odenkirk – Better Call Saul Matthew Rhys – The Americans Liev Schreiber – Ray Donovan Kevin Spacey – House of Cards Milo Ventimiglia – This Is Us

Benedict Cumberbatch – Robert De Niro – The Wizard of Lies Ewan McGregor – Fargo Geoffrey Rush – Genius John Turturro – The Night Of Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Carrie Coon – Fargo Felicity Huffman – American Crime Nicole Kidman – Big Little Lies Jessica Lange – Feud: Bette and Joan Susan Sarandon – Feud: Bette and Joan Reese Witherspoon – Big Little Lies Supporting Actor in a Drama Jonathan Banks – Better Call Saul David Harbour – Stranger Things Ron Cephas Jones – This Is Us Michael Kelly – House of Cards John Lithgow – The Crown Mandy Patinkin – Homeland

Supporting Actress in a Drama

Supporting Actor in a Limited

Uzo Aduba –

Series or Movie

Orange Is the New Black

Bill Camp – The Night Of

Millie Bobby Brown –

Alfred Molina –

Stranger Things

Feud: Bette and Joan

Ann Dowd – The Handmaid’s Tale

Alexander Skarsgård –

Chrissy Metz – This Is Us

Big Little Lies

Thandie Newton – Westworld

David Thewlis – Fargo

Samira Wiley –

Stanley Tucci –

The Handmaid’s Tale

Feud: Bette and Joan

GOLDEN GIRLS Marcia Clark, Emmy winner Sarah Paulson and Angella Bassett party it up at the 2016 Emmy Awards Governors Ball.

Michael Kenneth Williams – Supporting Actor in a Comedy

The Night Of

Louie Anderson – Baskets Alec Baldwin –

Supporting Actress in a Limited

Saturday Night Live

Series or Movie

Tituss Burgess –

Judy Davis – Feud: Bette and Joan

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Laura Dern – Big Little Lies

Ty Burrell – Modern Family

Jackie Hoffman –

Tony Hale – Veep

Feud: Bette and Joan

Matt Walsh – Veep

Regina King – American Crime Michelle Pfeiffer –

Supporting Actress in a Comedy

The Wizard of Lies

Vanessa Bayer –

Shailene Woodley – Big Little Lies

Saturday Night Live Anna Chlumsky – Veep

Variety Talk Series

Kathryn Hahn – Transparent

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

Leslie Jones – Saturday Night Live

Jimmy Kimmel Live

Judith Light – Transparent

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Kate McKinnon –

The Late Late Show with James

Saturday Night Live

Corden The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Real Time with Bill Maher

Jeffrey Wright – Westworld

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BY MARIA SHARAPOVA

HauteAMBASSADOR

CHAPTER

THE NEXT

WHY I DECIDED TO WRITE A BOOK AND TELL MY STORY BY: MARIA SHARAPOVA PHOTOGRAPHY: JOHN RUSSO

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HESE PAST FEW WEEKS HAVE BEEN JAM-PACKED with shoots, podcasts, fittings and meetings—all while keeping on schedule with my training. I’m about to embark on a media tour for my new book, Unstoppable, and I’m overwhelmed, humbled and thrilled by the outpouring of love and support from my devoted fan base.

Why write a book, you might ask? On one hand, it’s to tell my story

and, on the other hand, it’s to understand it. In many ways, my childhood is a mystery—even to me. I’m always being asked the same questions: ‘How did you get here?’ ‘How did you do it?’ ‘What went right?’ ‘What went wrong?’

If I’m known for one thing, it’s toughness. People see my ability to keep going when things look bad and they want to know where that quality comes from. Since everyone hopes to have their own chance at success, they seem to want to know how to acquire it. Truth be told, I’ve never figured it out myself. Sometimes, I think if you look too deeply, you might destroy it. But it’s my life and now I feel like I want to talk about it.

When I have responded to reporters in the past, I have never told them everything I know. Maybe now is the time to open the door for more questions, to make sense of my life, and to explore the early days before I forget. It’s a story about sacrifice, what you have to give up. But it’s also just the story of a girl and her father and their crazy adventure.

In fact, this year added even more to it with my amazing travels to Nashville, France and Portugal (I’m still dreaming about the delicious tiny pastry called Pastel De Nata)­—plus, lately, getting to spend some quality time on the weekends with family and friends, which I cherish, when I can take a break from my grueling weekday training schedule.

As for my book, it’s so exciting to see the pre-orders coming in! I simply hope people take away from it every kind of lesson—both the good and the bad.

CAN’T STOP, WON’T STOP (Left) My new book Unstoppable: My Life So Far

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The SCENE Ethan and Ryan Hawke

Bertaud Belieu

BERTAUD BELIEU AND HAUTE LIVING CELEBRATE ETHAN HAWKE Ethan Hawke enjoyed his wedding anniversary among friends—lots of them— at his June 21 Haute Living Los Angeles cover celebration with Bertaud Belieu.

The 46-year-old actor was flanked by his wife Ryan and children via ex-wife Uma Thurman, daughter Maya and son Levon, at Socialista in New York City.

Industry vets, such as director and producer Greg Loser, developer Shahab Karmely and rapper Pat Toussaint, also attended the private club within Cipriani Downtown. During the event, artist Paul Gerben presented Hawke with a custom 4’x6’ mixed media piece to commemorate his cover. The Maudie star was also honored with a Bomberg timepiece, which he plans to donate to The Doe Fund. The movie star capped off the evening by giving a speech in which Maya Hawke

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he discussed his greatest personal roles: husband and father.

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The SCENE

James Goldstein

HUBLOT AND HAUTE LIVING CELEBRATE NIKOLAJ COSTER- WALDAU

Alec Monopoly and Shepard Fairey

Hublot

Haute Living and Hublot came together on July 11 to celebrate Los Angeles July/August cover star, Danish actor Nikolaj CosterWaldau, also known as Jaime Lannister to millions of Game of Thrones fans. The exclusive event, held at the stylish Doheny Room in West Hollywood, occurred just days in advance of the highly anticipated seventh season of GOT. Henrik Fisker, Shepard Fairey, Greg and John Simonian, Managing Director of Hublot North America Jean-Francois Sberro, Alec Monopoly and others Kamal Hotchandani, Mr. Brainwash and Arjun Waney Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

dined on crispy Brussels sprouts, avocado and beet sushi, roasted vegetable salad, mushroom toast, and Greek chicken meatballs.

Coster-Waldau, who will next star in Brian de Palma’s upcoming

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film Domino, was also gifted a Hublot watch at the soiree.

Kamal Hotchandani and Jean-Francois Sberro

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Laura Schreffler

Jay Ajayi and Mr. Brainwash Louis and Angela Birdman & Ruth and Alan Zelzer

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The SCENE Ayesha and Steph Curry

LeBron James and Bryan Cranston

Peyton Manning

Michelle Obama

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BY ROSALIA CONNOLLY

Was it hard to start over with your Tamara Mellon brand?

Starting from scratch always takes a Herculean effort and risk, but I believed in the vision of the brand so much, I was willing to take that risk.

How are your brand and Jimmy Choo alike? How do they differ?

This is what Jimmy Choo would look like if I was still there today. I make the same quality of shoes as I have done for the last 20 years, but the business model is different. The Tamara Mellon brand is for women, by women. I fit-test each design personally to make sure it’s wearable for everyday life. We bypass retailers and sell directly to our customers so we

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can offer more accessible price points. We also treat all of our customers

Power is having a sense of freedom and independence.

Power is not being afraid to speak up.

like VIPs by offering services like complimentary cobbler care.

Where does the Tamara Mellon brand fit into the Angeleno culture?

It’s geared towards many different women, as Jimmy Choo was. We have the core styles for day-to-day and then Editions to appeal to everyone, as

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L.A. has so many different cultures. We are proud to be based in L.A. and have initiatives like [donating to the Los Angeles LGBT Center].”

What is the aesthetic of your shoes?

It’s still my personal aesthetic, but tastes always evolve and this is a more modern take. We have a lot of classic silhouettes, but I like to add unexpected touches, like PVC or water snake details. I know every woman is different, so there’s a wide range with something for everyone. Not all women will love my shoes, and that’s their prerogative and totally OK. On your site, you refer to yourself as a “rule breaker.” How so?

[By that, I mean] breaking rules with the business model and building a luxury business in a way that has never been done before. It’s also our attitude. I’m never going to tell you that you need these shoes because, at

IF THE SHOE FITS

who choose to buy them because they deserve it.

What is the greatest luxury in life and why?

You can’t come up with great ideas or resolutions unless you have time.

IF YOU WERE TO TAKE THE ADAGE TO HEART AND WALK A mile in another woman’s shoes, your footwear of choice should come directly from Tamara Mellon, OBE. In 2016, five years after stepping down as the chief creative officer of Jimmy Choo (the shoe brand she cofounded in 1996) after its acquisition by Labelux, the London-born and Beverly Hills and Switzerland-educated fashion designer launched her innovative, eponymous line of footwear. Her brand’s direct-to-consumer, see-now, buy-now mentality is a disruptor to the industry given that most brands have typical seasonal delivery schedules. Says Mellon, “I’m starting over. This is my reboot—pun intended.” Here, this gutsy British designer discusses her new line and how she alone is redefining luxury and making (and breaking) the rules.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TAMARA MELLON

FEISTY FOOTWEAR Mellon’s designs include the Frontline (above), a pieced patent leather and transparent PVC sandal with floating straps; the Jagger (right), a staple sandal in a luxe suede finish; and the Rebel (far right), a classic pump remixed in snakeskin detail.

Jimmy Choo co-founder Tamara Mellon is back with a self-titled range of shoes... and she’s playing by no one’s rules but her own

the end of the day, you don’t. Instead, I create beautiful shoes for women

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