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THE SPRING FASHION ISSUE

I AM THE CREATION OF CREATIVE DIRECTOR STEPHEN KAMIFUJI USING AI TECHNOLOGY. AM I THE FUTURE OF FASHION?

Publisher / Editorial Director: Cecilia Moreno

Editor in Chief: Samia Arslane

Founder/Creative Director: Stephen Kamifuji

Executive Fashion Editor: Mindy Saad

Fashion Editor: Amanda Eliasch

Luxury Fashion Editor: Laura Dunn

Beauty Editor: Beau Dunn

Philanthropy Editor: Catherine Williams

Garden Editor: Kelly Emberg

Color Director: Karoline Huber

VP of Advertising: Rhonda Zakhor

Financial Director: Marc Meshekow

Director

Human Resources: Yolanda Garcia

Contributing Editors: Ninka B, Marc Baptiste, Dr. Ezra Kest, Gina Mari, Cheryl Woodcock

©2023 by GENLUX Magazine,™ LLC., All rights reserved.

No part of this periodical may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission from GENLUX Magazine.

To advertise: contact Cecilia Moreno: Cecilia@genlux.com

Photo: Marc Baptiste

Model: Lexie Tapper, Industry Models LA

FASHION+PHILANTHROPY

MARCIANO ‘PETRA’ DRESS, PUR, MARCIANO.COM

CARRY ON DOING GOOD WORKS

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STEPHEN KAMIFUJI CREATIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTE

For better or worse, the AI train has arrived, and we’ve jumped on board. Our cover girl, AILEEN , was created entirely by artificial intelligence. No one, including myself, had much to do with her existence. I keyed in a few words on my computer, and voila! Less than a minute later—like magic—AI presented this stunning image. The girl’s intense look with her half-cast eyes and ‘don’t fuck with me’ attitude? All AI. The sleek one-shoulder turtleneck? All AI. The perfect hair, Anastasia-styled brows, and rich background color? All AI. Yes, it’s a beautiful cover image, but the decision to print it wasn’t so easy.

Elon Musk, who co-founded OpenAI, the startup that developed ChatGPT, has been warning about an unfettered AI (yes, there’s some irony there). Besides those bad actors who use AI to spread misinformation to erode democracies, destroy reputations, or offer dangerous medical advice about pandemics, there will come a day when AI’s super intelligence will be ten times greater than our own when its view of us will be analogous to ours of lowly ants invading the kitchen cabinet. Like us, they may casually reach for the Raid.

Closer to home, when considering this AI-generated cover, I pondered whether this new digital species might eventually replace our models, photographers, stylists, makeup artists, art directors, and hairdressers who would be subjugated to the sidelines, like the checkout clerks at Ralph’s.

Photographer rep Timothy Priano must have been in my head when he proposed a softer landing on planet AI. His idea was to mix parts of AI-generated back-

grounds with real-world photographs of jewelry and then bake them together in Photoshop. The no-humans-were-canceled results by James T. Murray and stylist Yuco Lacovara are a perfect portmanteau of AI and human ingenuity (p108).

Do I foresee AI enhancing the GENLUX aesthetic in the future? Probably. But to my upbeat, fun, weird, quirky, and collaborative tribe, whom I’ve worked with for 18 years, I vow to preserve the sacrosanctity of our creative sphere and never again place an AI-generated ‘person’ on the cover. There, I said it.

For now, as we happily (perhaps blindly) go about our innocuous use of AI to create pretty pictures, we might also consider placing regulatory guardrails against its existential risks to humanity— sooner rather than later. Though, many argue that that train has already left the station.

YOHJI YAMAMOTO SS2023

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SS2023

Love these two brilliantly similar—yet vastly dissimilar—looks from Yohji Yamamoto and Alexander McQueen’s SS23 collections.

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SOLE STOPPERS! Shoes to help make your red carpet entrance grand.

SOFTER SIDE UP

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SWEET DEETS!

They say it’s all in the details! We agree, and offer some chic ones.

COLOR BOOST!

Marc Baptiste captures Lexie Tapper in Spring’s bright colors!

TASTE MAKER!

Actress Tanisha Harper on her passion for all things design.

SHARP EDGE

Model Olivia Hamilton in the season’s leather and denim looks

FUTURE’S BRIGHT

With the help of AI we create some blingy jewelry images.

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On CoffeemyTable

RIZZOLI PUBLISHES A PAIR OF COOL NEW FASHION ILLUSTRATION TOMES

—STEPHEN KAMIFUJI

Should one be ballsy enough to rip apart François Berthoud’s new book of illustrations to wallpaper the bedroom, you’d have about the greatest room ever. Each page is a masterpiece and smells of a collab with a luxury fashion brand coming soon to Rodeo Drive (watch out, Yayoi). Alternatively, this showcase of thirty years of Berthoud’s work will look nice stacked on your other giant slipcover books. François Berthoud: Fashion, Fetish and Fantasy, $195, rizzoliusa.com

Over her 70+ year fashion journalism career, Marylou Luther has interviewed every designer since Christian Dior. In Be-Spoke, she’s paired her favorite designer quips and quotes from Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Virgil Abloh, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, Rei Kawakubo, Miuccia Prada, Thom Browne, and others, with the colorful and whimsical artistry of Cuban-born fashion illustrator Ruben Toledo. Be-Spoke, by Marylou Luther, $57.50, rizzoliusa.com

PHOTOS COURTES

RIZZOLI

SLIPCOVER AND PAGES (RIGHT) FROM FRAN Ҫ OIS BERTHOUD

MARYLOU LUTHER, PAGES AND COVER FROM BESPOKE

Making Scents

ATTENTION DEAR STRESSED-OUT SOULS: TINY BANDIT WILL HELP ROB YOU OF YOUR TENSION AND ANXIETY .

—STEPHEN KAMIFUJI

From her Venice hybrid boutique-studio-factory, Heather Beaudoin and her trusty sidekick, Kianna Koprowski, are busy handcrafting their Tiny Bandit candles using a 100% natural coconut wax blend, lead-free braided cotton wicks, and perfume oil.

“Every item we make is organically one-of-a-kind and full of energy and beauty,” says Heather, holding a Moon Milk-scented candle (her best seller). The sexy beachy scent—like all her fragrances—comes in candles (some with crystals), a room spray, a diffuser, a body spray, cuticle oil, and crystal ritual oil. Soon, Heather hopes to add lotions to the mix.

Aside from the fragrance sets, you’ll also find beautiful baskets, indigo textiles, sea glass from Africa, and loads of crystals from Morocco. There are utensils, jewelry, tea towels, books, rings, and cute carved crystal mushrooms. “We sell a lot of things in the shape of mushrooms—they’re definitely having their moment,” Heather injects with a nod and a wink.

A breast cancer survivor, Heather was diagnosed at only 29. “I was one of the youngest, so Cedars Sinai worked diligently on a chemo-cocktail to keep me from going into menopause,” she says, adding, “So giving back is very important to me.” Currently, her Sea Elixir candle benefits the Surfrider Foundation, and in October, during breast cancer awareness month, proceeds from one of the Tiny Bandit candles will help the Young Survival Coalition.

Heather is not at all surprised by having manifested her success: “Since I was young, I always knew I’d figure out how to use my creativity to pay the bills and satisfy my spirit—it’s cool that it’s come to fruition.”

You’ll find Tiny Bandit products at The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Butcher’s Daughter, and Burke Decor, or by visiting the Tiny Bandit boutique and studio, 350 Sunset Ave., Suite 2, Venice, California 90291, 213-422-6934, tinybandit.com

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LEFT: TINY BANDIT SEA ELIXIR CANDLE WHOSE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: HEATHER BEAUDOIN PLACING CRYSTALS IN HER CANDLES; MINI CRYSTAL MUSH ROOMS GUARANTEED TO SPARK JOY, $6.

EA; 9 OZ MOON MILK CANDLE IN COTTON DRAWSTRING BAG, $64; THREEPIECE WELLNESS GIFT SET CONTAINING SIGNA TURE CRYSTAL CANDLE, CLOUD MIST BODY + ROOM SPRAY, AND CRYSTAL RITUAL OIL IN A HANDSOME WOOD BOX, $118.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY ANNE GEDDES AT BLONDE STUDIOS

PHOTOGRAPHED BY ANNE GEDDES AT BLONDE STUDIOS

Fleurings.

ACTRESS SAMANTHA LOCKWOOD’S INGENIUS MINI-VASE

JEWELRY KEEPS FLOWERS FRESH ALL DAY.

—STEPHEN KAMIFUJI

Inspired by her grandmother Betty, who once suggested wearing flowers brings good luck and spreads nature’s positive energy, Samantha Lockwood designed these exquisite mini-vase pendants and earrings that cleverly hold a pinch of water—enough to keep a small flower or tiny bouquet fresh all day. Elegantly sculpted in the form of a woman, they come in two pendant sizes, earrings and hair pins. They are available in polished stainless steel, yellow gold, pink gold, brushed pink gold, and brushed black. Large gold pendant on a 36-inch chain, $115, fleurings.com

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GADABOUTS: ‘NOT ANOTHER SECOND’ PHOTO EXHIBITION OPENING

Genlux magazine celebrated the opening of “Not Another Second,” a multimedia exhibition at the Watermark Westwood Village hosted by supermodel and businesswoman Beverly Johnson and photographer Karsten Thormaehlen. The photos and videos, sponsored in part by sage [sageusa.org] , honor 12 LGBTQ+ individuals whose lives, for various reasons, were hidden for years for fear of coming out. Exhibition guests included Watermark chairman David Freshwater, Robert Arnold, Lola Astanova, Mihai Botarel, Joanna Cassidy, Lujira Cooper, Dan Deutsch, Beau Dunn, Laura Dunn, Olympia Gabaret, Tanisha Harper, Klaus and Jami Heidegger, Troy Hollar, Isabel Madison, Sahar Manley, Ian Murray, and Michael Wolfgeher. Special thanks to Wiens Family Cellars, Parch non-alcoholic agave cocktails, and ZenWTR. The exhibition will be open through June. For more information, visit NotAnotherSecond.com

Ninka B.

GENLUX

David BeverlyFreshwater, Johnson Beau Dunn, Laura Dunn

Lola Astanova

Lujira Cooper

Robert Arnold, Ian Murray

KarstenThormaehlen, Mihai Botarel

Michael Wolfgeher

Soraya Sar, Sandy Maynor

Beverly GabrielaJohnson, Oltean

Donna Spanger, Daisy Lang

Sahar Manley, Robert Steinken

Tanisha Harper

AlexGraceBostanian, Irie, Olympia Gabaret

Klaus and Jami Heidegger and daughter, Hannah

Dan JoannaDeutsch, Cassidy Coco DiGiaimo, Ron DiGiaimo

Isabel Madison

Watermark Team (L-R): David Freshwater, Chairman; Jessica Pace, Regional Director of sales and marketing; Olga Kirksey, managing director; Dawn Trombetta, regional director of sales and marketing; Beverly Johnson, Jessica Szczepanek, regional director of sales and marketing Troy Hollar, director of marketing

Watermark Dining Services Director, Jim Howland, Axinya Khiliyan, Watermark, human resources director

Sole Stoppers

GENIUS PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER

TATSURO NISHIMURA AND STYLIST MIMI LOMBARDO SHOWCASE SOME OF THE RED CARPET SEASON’S SPARKLING NEW STARS!

Photographer: TATSURO NISHIMURA / LGREPRESENTS.COM

S tylist: MIMI LOMBARDO @Defacto, Inc @mimilombardo

Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN ‘ALYAH DU DESERT’ IN FLUO PINK, $3395, CHRISTIANLOUBOUTIN.COM

DIOR ‘J’ADIOR’ PUMP, $1150, DIOR BOUTIQUES 800-929-DIOR

CASADEI ‘NINA’ PLATFORM, PUR, CASADEI.COM

CHANEL FLAT, $2750, SELECT CHANEL BOUTIQUES, 800-550-0005

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN ‘HOT CHICK STARLIGHT’ PUMP, PRICE: $3295, CHRISTIANLOUBOUTIN.COM

FOREGROUND:

JIMMY CHOO

‘SAEDA’ 100 WISTERIA PLEXI PLUMP WITH AURORA CRYSTAL EMBELLISHMENT

$1150; BACKGROUND: ‘AZIA’ 100 BLACK SUEDE SANDAL WITH ULTRAVIOLET CRYSTAL EMBELLISHMENT, $2950, JIMMY CHOO BOUTIQUES

CHLOÉ VINTAGE WASH TRENCH, $5555; CHLOÉ

WASH HALTER TOP, $1140; CHLOÉ WIDE ‘RAVE’ PANT, $2930, AVAILABLE AT SELECT CHLOE BOUTIQUES OR CHLOE.COM/US

BELMONT HOOP STERLING SILVER EARRINGS, $350,

CHANEL SLINGBACK HEEL, $2750, SELECT CHANEL BOUTIQUES, 800-550-0005

Softer Side Up

WE WELCOME THE SOFT AND PRETTY LIGHTNESS OF SPRING IN PLEATS AND PASTELS.

Photographer: @CONTARSY1 and @ HIGHMARKSTUDIOS

Stylist: ALISON HERNON @718blonde

Set Design: RON HANSFORD @ronhansforddesign

Assistant: JOSEPH PARK @parksinmotion

Model: CAROLINA BURGIN @carolina.burgin / Fusion

Hair: LUIS GUILLERMO @luisguillermobeauty using ORIBE

Makeup: ROBERTO MORELLI @robertomorelli1

Manicurist: JAZZ STYLE @jazzstyle

Stylist Assistant: SUMMER SAFI

Video: FRANK RAUDSEPP @frankraudsepp

Location: BLONDE and CO. STUDIOS @blondeandco

Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

DOLCE&GABBANA

SATIN EMBROIDERED SKIRT, $9995; DOLCE&GABBANA

SATIN TOP, $5545, DOLCE&GABBANA, 877-70-DGUSA, DOLCEGABBANA.COM

CHANEL NECKLACE, $1975, CHANEL.COM

ALEXIS BITTAR

LUCITE BANGLES

X 4, $195 EA, ALEXISBITTAR.COM

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PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE JUNE TOP, $370; AND JUNE VEST, $430; JUNE PANT, $530, ISSEYMIYAKE.COM

212-226-0100

DOLCE&GABBANA

POLISHED CALFSKIN AND STRETCH TULLE

HEELS, $895, 877-70-DGUSA

DOLCEGABBANA.COM

ALEXIS BITTAR

SOLANALES DROP

TWIST HOOP

EARRING, $345;

ALEXIS BITTAR

ANGULAR GOLD

LUCITE BANGLE, PUR, ALEXIS BITTAR, PRICE UPON REQUEST

ALEXISBITTAR.COM

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ZIMMERMANN

TAMA SEQUIN DRESS, $2675; ZIMMERMANN WONDERLAND TROUSER, $795; ZIMMERMANN

TWISTED TOWEL SLINGBACK 85, $495, ZIMMERMANN.COM

LELE SADOUGHI

PEARL BOUCLE BERET, $225, LELESADOUGHI.COM

ERICKSON BEAMON

EARRINGS, PUR, @ERICKSONBEAMON

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BIBHU MOHAPATRA GOWN, $4995, BIBHU MOHAPATRA STORE, NY, 212579-2095, BIBHU.COM

ALEXIS BITTAR PEARL EARRINGS, $495, ALEXISBITTAR.COM

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI ‘HENRIETTE STRASS’

SLINGBACK PUMP, $950, GIUSEPPEZANOTTI.COM

FLORAL HAIRPIECE, STYLIST’S OWN

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EMPORIO ARMANI SINGLE-BUTTON

BLAZER, $545; EMPORIO ARMANI

HIGH-RISE TROUSERS, $295, NEIMAN MARCUS, ROOSEVELT FIELD, 516-368-0500

ROGER VIVIER

LOVE CLUTCH MICRO, $1495, ROGER VIVIER

MADISON AVENUE, 212-861-5371, ROGERVIVIER.COM

DOROTHEE SCHUMACHER VEST, $380; PANT, $490; COAT, $990, [DOROTHEE SCHUMACHER.COM]

CHANEL BROOCH, $1400, CHANEL BOUTIQUES, 800-550-0005 POLO RALPH LAUREN SHIRT, $128, RALPH LAUREN STORES, RALPHLAUREN.COM LELE SADOUGHI CONFETTI HAT, $225, LELESADOUGHI.COM

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI ‘NEW BETTY’ LIGHTPURPLE GLITTER PLATFORM SANDAL, $895, GIUSEPPEZANOTTI.COM

ALL ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: DRESS, $3590; EARRINGS, $1090; JEWELLED HOBO MINI, $2590, [ALEXANDER MCQUEEN.COM]

ALEXANDER

MCQUEEN SOHO, 332-214-7080

AKRIS GREIGE SILK TAFFETA RUFFLE-SHOULDER BLOUSE,AND AKRIS GREIGE SILK TAFFETA, PUR, AKRIS BOUTIQUES, AND AKRIS.COM

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN ‘LIPQUEEN’ SANDAL, $1095, CHRISTIANLOUBOUTIN.COM ALEXIS BITTAR LUCITE ORGANIC DISC EARRING, $295, ALEXISBITTAR.COM

DOLCE&GABBANA SICILY BAG, $1945, DOLCE & GABBANA, 877-70-DGUSA

Sweet Deets

They say it’s all in the details. We couldn’t agree more and head over to Midtown’s Manhattan Manor on 52nd and 7th to showcase these chic accessory options.

Photographer: TRACEY MORRIS @ traceymorrisphoto

Stylist: MIMI LOMBARDO @ mimilombardo / De Facto, Inc

Model: BADU YIADOM / MAJOR MODELS

Makeup: CHICHI SAITO @chichisaito

Stylist Assistant: MAGGIE POWELL

Photo Assitant: SHERRIDON POYER Location: Special thanks to MANHATTAN MANOR / manhattanmanor.com

Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TOP, $3390; SKIRT $2190; BOOTS, $2490; JEWELLED HOBO, $2890; AND GRAFFITI SLASHED SUNGLASSES, $385, [ALEXANDER MCQUEEN.COM]

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SOHO, 332-214-7080

AKNVAS ‘THE

GIA’ BOLD DROP SHOULDER DOUBLEBREASTED DRESS, $339, INTERMIX.COM

CHRIS DONOVAN ANDROMEDA BOOT, $695 [CHRISDONOVANFOOTWEAR.COM]

ALEXIS BITTAR BRACELET AND EARRINGS AT ALEXISBITTAR.COM

KNEE-HI’S

STYLIST OWN

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CHIARA BONI LA PETITE ROBE ‘MAIMARA’ DRESS, $750, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211

ALEXIS BITTAR POWDER-COATED THIN NEON COLLAR NECKLACE, PUR; POWDER COATED CRUMPLE NEON ORANGE CUFF, PUR, ALEXISBITTAR.COM

CHRIS DONOVAN ALPHA ITALIAN BOOT, $895, [CHRISDONOVANFOOTWEAR.COM]

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COLOR BOOST

PHOTOGRAPHER MARC BAPTISTE TAKES MODEL LEXIE TAPPER TO THE NEW WATERMARK WESTWOOD— THE SUPER LUXURY LIVING COMMUNITY FOR THOSE WHO GREW UP ON THE BEATLES, LED ZEPPELIN, AND THE STONES.

Photographer: MARC BAPTISTE @marcbaptistephoto / Cerutti and Co.

Model: LEXIE TAPPER @lexietapper / TheIndustryLA.com

Stylist: COCO DIGIAIMO @ cocodigiaimostylist

Makeup: ANGIE PARKER @angieparkerbeauty / TheVisionariesAgency.com

Hair Stylist: ROBERT STEINKEN @ robertsteinkenhair / C elestineAgency.com

L ocation: T he Watermark at Westwood Village / watermarkcommunities.com

Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

SILVIA TCHERASSI ‘FIORENZA’ DRESS, $1100, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211

ALICE & OLIVIA ‘WILLA PLACKET’ TOP, $375, DEANNA HIGH WAISTED VEGAN LEATHER PANT, $330, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 AGL ‘ALISON’ SLIDES, $585, AGL.COM

GRAYSCALE BLAZER, $1050, MARCIANO ‘NOORIE BANDAGE DRESS, PUR, GUESS.COM

GRAYSCALE HOT PINK BLAZER, $850, FROMGRAYSCALE.COM

MARCIANO ‘PETRA’ DRESS, PUR; GUESS HOT PINK SATIN HOBO HANDBAG, $98; GUESS ‘BOLTEN’ STRAPPY HEEL PUR, GUESS.COM

SILVIA TCHERASSI‘CHARLIZE’ HIGHLOW JACQUARD DRESS, $1800, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211

GUESS GOLDEN ROCK MINI HOBO HANDBAG, PUR, GUESS.COM

AGL MULTI BUCKLE MULE, $570, AGL.COM

JONATHAN SIMKHAIMAIZE COCKTAIL CREPE COLLARLESS BLAZER, $745; AKRIS PUNTO SHORT SLEEVE STRIPE PULLOVER, $596; CORNELIA COCKTAIL BOOTCUT PANT, $545, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211

GUESS HOT PINK SATIN HOBO BAG, PUR, GUESS.COM

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Taste Maker

TOKYO-BORN ACTRESS TANISHA HARPER, WHO PLAYS JORDAN ASHFORD ON ABC’S GENERAL HOSPITAL, SHARES WITH OUR STEPHEN KAMIFUJI THAT ASIDE FROM ACTING, HER TRUE PASSION IS FINDING PRIZED PIECES OF FURNITURE AND JEWELRY.

Photo: RAGAN WALLAKE @ raganphoto

Talent: TANISHA HARPER / Manager: Maxx Management; Agent: NTA @ntatalent

Stylist: COCO DIGIAIMO @ cocodigiaimostylist

Makeup: LUIS CASCO @luiscascomakeup / CloutierRemix.com

Hair: ROBERT STEINKEN @robertsteinkenhair / CelestineAgency.com

Nails: AMBER STUDER @polishedbyamber

Digitech/Lighting: ROBERT MORRIS @ romocam007

Post-Production: SAM TABRIZI / digitalheadshotretouching.com

L ocation: Special thanks to: TOMMY SALVATORE

Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

You’re wearing? A tan vintage Valentino suit with cropped pants, a Valentino leather belt, and Bottega Veneta wedge pumps. Lately, I’ve been dressing more simply—adding accessories to make it pop!

Your breakfast? Every morning, I have a concoction of fresh ginger mixed with hot water, apple cider vinegar, and turmeric for overall health and a glow. Turmeric is excellent for inflammation and resetting the body first thing in the morning. I also make fresh green juice five days a week—my main beauty hack.

Handbag contents? Cell phone, car keys, CHANEL wallet, two lip glosses from Hourglass. I love their names, ‘Influencer’ and ‘Achiever.’ Charlotte Tilbury ‘Pillow Talk’ lip liner, Altoid mints, and chapstick from dentist, Dr. Dorfman.

Early years? I was born in Tokyo, Japan, where my family lived for quite a while. My middle name is Mariko. I’ve been back several times. I love Japan. It’s so inspiring, and I feel connected with their culture and décor. My father was a civil engineer in the Air Force. We moved to California and then Arizona, where my parents still live.

Childhood bullying? Kids bullied me for being too skinny. Even when I moved to LA to model, I had to gain weight because I was too thin. I think I got lucky there.

College life? I finished high school early and graduated from the University of Arizona at Tucson. I studied media arts and marketing and initially looked to be in medicine.

Modeling career? At 14, I came in second during a Cosmopolitan Model Search. From 5000, they whittled it down to five of us who got to go to New York and shoot with Patrick Demarchelier. I appeared on Oprah and the Today Show and wanted to make modeling my career, but my parents insisted I finish college first. After college, I moved to LA and signed with LA Models.

Acting start? Back in the day, my actress girlfriend went to audition for a new show and got a callback. She overheard they were looking for a beautiful black girl who was a model and could act. She said, ‘Come with me to the audition.’ I went and sat in the lobby, and the casting director came out, and asked if I’d auditioned yet. I said, oh, no, I’m just waiting for my friend. So she said you should audition and handed me a script to memorize. I landed the role as a series regular on Desire, a 52-episode show.

Pandemic years? A friend of mine encouraged me with some great advice. He said, ‘Tanisha, while everybody is just sitting around, take this opportunity to prepare, so when auditions start up again, you’ll be ahead of the game.’ I took new headshots, he helped make three reels, and we built a website.

Beauty secret? Eye cream. The one thing I always put on in the morning and the evening. I change up my brands every six months.

Success advice? Put a vision board together and be very specific. Put in the work and take steps to manifest your goal. Med-

itate on it. I envisioned booking a series-regular role on a major network in a position of authority, like a doctor or a lawyer. I auditioned to play a lawyer on General Hospital on ABC. They said it was for a lawyer, but it was actually for the police commissioner. I’m in my first year of my three-year contract.

Binge-watching? White Lotus—everybody watches that. I have many: YOU, Shrinking, Mosquito Coast, and Echo Three on Apple.

Guilty pleasure? Dateline on NBC before I go to bed. You are...? I’m fun, loyal, positive, and encouraging. We all need people around to champion and motivate us. I often retreated and needed to be more confident because many people said I could never achieve certain things, which I thankfully achieved. It just takes one person to believe in you and keep that positivity going. So I try to be that for my friends.

Spiritual path? I grew up attending church and my mother always wanted me to have faith. I grappled with what I believed in and tested many things before realizing that I’m a spiritual being and all about positive energy.

Your superpower? I’m a huge manifester.

Three blessings? My extraordinary, generous, and supportive family. My friends who I’ve had for 20-30 years. And my career.

Best advice? My mom told me always to be grateful. My parents instilled in me the importance of being humble and respectful.

Friend group? My best friends are essential. One’s in PR, one is a writer, and another is an actor. We get together once a month at Pace in Laurel Canyon. My one friend, who used to scour the couch for drinks money, is now super successful. I love that we’ve all grown up and supported each other.

Your heroes? My mother. She’s inspiring. A businesswoman and philanthropist. Strong-willed and determined. I’m blessed to have a lot of her qualities.

Rebellious years? Mom kept things in line. I once told her to shut up. You don’t say that to a black mother; she just gave a look that said, you better not say that again. Believe me, I never did.

Philanthropic work? My mother had cancer, so it’s an important cause for me. I support Living Beauty, and today I attended their Stella McCartney event at the Simon House. I work with organizations at home in Arizona and on a mentorship program for historically black colleges and universities in Chicago.

Biggest regret? Early on, I listened to other people’s opinions and didn’t trust my own. I let outside noise dictate my energy, beliefs, and my future. That said, I don’t regret things too much because I believe in all things as learning experiences. Boyfriends? Let’s just say I’m dating.

Any pets? Cosette—she’s French—part pitbull and part Weimaraner. All she wants to do is snuggle and be loved.

TANISHA HARPER

“We all need people around to champion and motivate us. It just takes one person to believe in you and keep that positivity going. So I try to be that for my friends.”

Your passion? Home design, architecture, and furniture. Since my 20s, I’ve gone to estate sales and collected Charles Eames and other mid-century and art deco designer pieces. Designers would come and buy from me. I started going into interior design during the pandemic and designed three homes. It comes naturally and easily. Next week I’m going to jewelry shopping in Paris, and I’m constantly on 1st Dibs [1stdibs.com]. That’s all I do.

Vintage retailers? My favorites are Pop-up Home off Western. The owner, Trisha Benitez, gets excellent pieces. There’s THE DEN [shopden-la.com] over on Fountain in East Hollywood, and another is Nickey Kehoe on Beverly Blvd. For vintage jewelry, I go to Carney Couture [carney couture.com]. You’ll find her at Pickwick downtown at the Row— this cool downtown area with arcade shops that carry luxury vintage [pickwickvintage.com]. It’s a gathering of vintage dealers once a month on a Saturday.

Pop-Up Home 619 N Western Avenue, LA, popuphome.com

Nickey Kehoe

Radius Coffee Table, From $6200, 7266 Beverly Blvd., LA, 323-954-9300 nickeykehoe.com

The Den 5102 Fountain Avenue, LA, 323-522-3191

shopden-la.com

YSL GOLD DRESS, $3790, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211

YSL ‘VESPER’ PATENT LEATHER SLINGBACK PUMP, $1050, YSL.COM

YSL TOP, $2590; LEGGINGS, $1290, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211

SAINT LAURENT ‘BLADE’ CROCODILEEMBOSSED LEATHER SLINGBACK PUMP, $995, YSL.COM

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FERRAGAMO JACKET, $9000, FERRAGAMO BOUTIQUES NATIONWIDE, FERRAGAMO.COM

DAVID YURMAN

CABLE-WRAP

STERLING SILVER

BUTTON EARRINGS WITH BLACK ONYX, $775, DAVIDYURMAN.COM

Sharp Edge

MODEL OLIVIA HAMILTON SLIPS INTO LEATHER X DENIM FOR SOME HARD STREET-STYLE LOOKS

Photographer: HOLLY PARKER @hollyparkerphoto

Stylist: JESSIE AJLUNI @ jessieajlunistyling

Model: OLIVIA HAMILTON @fromtheolivebranch / New York Models

Makeup: ELISA FLOWER S / Atelier Mgmt using Shiseido @elisaflowersmakeup

Hair: COREY TUTTLE @coreytuttlehair / Exclusive Artists Management

Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

GUESS ‘DILLON’ LIGHT-WASH DENIM

JACKET, $98, GUESS.COM

FAITH CONNEXION, UPCYCLING DENIM SKIRT, PUR, FAITHCONNEXION.COM

DAVID YURMAN

DOUBLE X CROSSOVER

STERLING SILVER PAVÉ DIAMOND RING, $650, DAVIDYURMAN.COM

JIMMY CHOO

‘MACEO’ DENIM

OTK BOOT, $2025, SELECT

JIMMY CHOO STORES, JIMMYCHOO.COM

FISHNET TOP, STYLIST OWN

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ALL ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: JACKET,  $7200; SKIRT,  $7500; PEAK BAG,  $3200; ANKLE BOOT, $1150, [ALEXANDER MCQUEEN.COM] AND ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SOHO, 332-214-7080 UNODE50 RING, $155, UNODE50.COM/US CALZEDONIA GARTER BELT FISHNET TIGHTS, $20, CALZEDONIA.COM

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GUCCI BLACK-WHITE GRAINY LEATHER ZIP JACKET, $7800; GUCCI SKY LONGSLEEVE PLISSÉ

DETAIL SHIRT, $1150; GUCCI FRENCH PLONGÉ

MINI SKIRT, $6200; GUCCI SOCKS, $270, SELECT GUCCI STORES NATIONWIDE, AND GUCCI.COM

CALZEDONIA GARTER

BELT EFFECT SOCKS, $7, CALZEDONIA.COM

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI

‘TANKIE’ BIKER

BOOT, $1195, SELECT BOUTIQUES, GIUSEPPEZANOTTI.COM

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CHLOÉ VINTAGE WASH TRENCH, $5555; CHLOÉ CROPPED VINTAGE WASH HALTER TOP, $1140; CHLOÉ WIDE ‘RAVE’ PANT, $2930, AVAILABLE AT SELECT CHLOE BOUTIQUES OR CHLOE.COM

DAVID YURMAN BELMONT HOOP STERLING SILVER EARRINGS, $350, DAVIDYURMAN.COM

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ALL ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: JACKET,  $7200; SKIRT, $7500; PEAK BAG, $3200; BOOTS $1150, ALEXANDERMCQUEEN.COM AND ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SOHO, 332-214-7080 UNODE50 RING, $155, UNODE50.COM

DL1961 UTILITY VEST, $158, DL1961.COM

DREW VELORIC HEMP SILK DOUBLEZIP JACKET, $2499, DREWVELORIC.COM

DOLCE&GABBANA

DRAPED TULLE DRESS, $3995, SELECT BOUTIQUES,  DOLCEGABBANA.COM

UNODE50 LOCK RING, $155, UNODE50.COM

GUCCI SOCKS, $270, SELECT GUCCI STORES OR GUCCI.COM

DAVID YURMAN ‘MADISON’ CHAIN NECKLACE WITH TOGGLE IN STERLING SILVER, $1125; DAVID YURMAN OVAL LINK CHAIN

STERLING SILVER NECKLACE, $1450; DAVID YURMAN CROSSOVER STERLING SILVER RING, $425, DAVIDYURMAN.COM

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI ‘MORGANA’ BLACK PATENT ANKLE BOOT WITH CROCODILEPRINT, $1150, BAL HARBOUR, 305-868-0133, OR GIUSEPPEZANOTTI.COM

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DAVID YURMAN

CABLE WRAP

STERLING SILVER

BUTTON EARRINGS WITH BLACK ONYX, $775, DAVIDYURMAN.COM

FERRAGAMO JACKET, $9000, FERRAGAMO BOUTIQUES, OR FERRAGAMO.COM

CHLOÉ VINTAGEWASH TRENCH, $5555; CHLOÉ CROPPED VINTAGE WASH HALTER TOP, $1140; CHLOÉ WIDE ‘RAVE’ PANT, $2930, AVAILABLE AT SELECT CHLOE BOUTIQUES OR CHLOE.COM/US DAVID YURMAN BELMONT HOOP STERLING SILVER EARRINGS, $350, DAVIDYURMAN.COM

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ICEBERG DENIM JACKET, $500, ICEBERG LOGO

JEAN, $425, ICEBERG.COM

ARA VARTANIAN

INVERTED DIAMOND

TRIPLE-FINGER RING, $115,375, KIRNA ZABETE, NYC, 212-941-9656

COSABELLA SOIRE

UNDERWIRE BRA, $78, COSABELLA.COM

UNODE50 BRACELET, $155, UNODE50.COM; DAVID YURMAN

CABLE LOOP

STERLING SILVER

EARRINGS, $675, DAVIDYURMAN.COM

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, ANKLE BOOT, $1150, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, SOHO, 332-214-7080, ALEXANDERMCQUEEN.COM

BURBERRY BLACK ‘LOLA’ BAG, $2150, BURBERRY STORES, US.BURBERRY.COM

BLACK FISHNET BELT, STYLIST OWN

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EDITOR’S PICKS

A little bit tribal, a little bit classy, that’s the way I envision this spring. ; ) I will always have a soft spot for CHANEL ready-to-wear or haute couture—I’m all in. Have you guys tried the new reinvented Angel fragrance? A modern symbol of femininity, dazzling, powerful, liberated, and boundless!

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SLEEVLESS BODY, FERRAGAMO.COM

samia@genlux.com / Insta: @samiagenlux / Twitter: @SamiaArslane

100 ML, $185, MUGLERUSA.COM

BALMAIN SPRING ‘23 READYTOWEAR, BALMAIN.COM

MESSIKA BANGLE MOVE NOA, MESSIKA.COM

MESSIKA COLLIER DIVINE ENIGMA, MESSIKA.COM

CHANEL SPRING ‘23 READYTOWEAR, CHANEL.COM

CHANEL SPRING ‘23 HAUTE COUTURE, CHANEL.COM

EAU DE PARFUM,

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO DRAPE BODY TOP, $1750; HIGHWAISTED PANT, $1290, FERRAGAMO.COM

AMANDA ELIASCH

FASHION EDITOR

Ihave been smiling all day because of the ‘kindness of strangers.’ One lovely person sent me a photograph of my grandmother, Valda Foreman, whom I had never met. By the age of 23, she had three children, ran away from home, and never saw them again. In the 1930s, this was shocking, though Valda clearly had post-natal depression. Sadly, she was persona non grata at our home. In this photo, she looked like a fashionable, radiant bride with a Gatsby look.

Last week, I returned to London after a whirlwind red-carpet tour of rain-soaked Los Angeles. At the Oscars, the best dressed were Cara Delevigne and Florence Pugh. I attended boarding school with Cara’s mother, Pandora, who saved me from being bullied. Pandora may not remember, but I do—like it was yesterday. Cara was stunning in Ellie Saab and, of course, as a top model, has the unfair advantage of height and beauty over all others—she killed it. Florence Pugh, dressed in black shorts under a Valentino opera coat by Valentino, was modern and glamorous. These were the only ones who stood out—the rest looked like they should be on a beach. Far too much tummy and legs for my taste. Call me old-fashioned; I like a body covered up.

I bounced from place to place this time. I spent a few nights in the Portuguese Palace of my friend Mara Granderson, a few at the Prospect (gorgeously decorated by Martyn Lawrence Bullard), and my last night at The Chateau.

I visited designer Sue Wong’s house in Los Feliz, which she turned into a Moroccan Palace. Tamie Adaya had a welcoming party for me at her Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica, and Nigel Daly and Wes Carrol hosted a very generous dinner for me at Soho House. I was a very lucky girl.

Next year, God, please give us good weather so that LA will shine again. G

HEART LOCK CALFSKIN HANDBAG $1040, MOSCHINO.COM

PROSPECT HOTEL WITH ROOMS DESIGNED BY MARTYN LAWRENCE BULLARD

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SS23 RTW

NIGEL DALEY, AMANDA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN CL MOC BOOTY STRASS, $1795, CHRISTIANLOUBOUTIN.COM

DOLCE&GABBANA SS23 RTW

The Ritz London

Photo credit: Iris Velghe / Illustration credit: Quentin Blake / Conception Luma

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

ALL CHOKED UP!

To know me.... is to love me... I mean, to know that I LOVE a great choker! Unfortunately, years ago, I had a nasty burn on my neck, and chokers have been a saving grace for hiding my scar (that I am very selfconscious of). Well, thank my lucky stars that S/S '23 finds chokers one of the 'IT' accessories and I absolutely love this crystal mesh choker with a crystal-embellished cross from the Kim Kardashian for the Dolce&Gabbana collection. So elegant with a serious edge! $1945, dolcegabbana.com

SERIOUSLY, I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT...

BY LAURA DUNN LUXURY DIRECTOR @LAURADUNN

PRECIOUS CARGO!

The Cargo Pant is Top 5 on most Hot Lists for spring fashion with every designer bringing their rendition. The Fern by The A ico nailed it on every front! Kylie Jenner was sporting the blue jean version, and it practically broke the internet with shoppers! I love it in Camo. With the high waist and wide leg— there's not a more fla ering (and comfortable pant out there)! With that said...the Fern jeans are sold out worldwide, with the camo quickly following suit. TRANSLATION: Order ASAP! $1200, thea ico.com

THE ROSE

One of the top fashion trends this season is the Rose e, and this elegant Carolina Herrera dress in poppy red is the perfect choice for all my fellow fashionistas. We will see Rose e not only on dresses... but on jackets, jeans, shoes, sweaters, and blouses. Just like the flowers blossoming in spring... the Rose e is blooming with designers this season! $5900, saksfi havenue.com

GOLD RULES!

This runway look from Celine S/S '23 is EVERYTHING and then some! One glimpse and I was gasping for air! Then...I took a closer look and gasped some more! This gold lamé mini shirt dress with a long cape a ached at the arms and shoulders has me and the fashion gods squealing with delight! I hope you’ll see me stru ing down Rodeo in this absolutely PERFECT Spring/Summer look..paired, of course, with these absolutely perfect motorcycle boots! celine.com

Welcome to the Gate of Well-Being

When you think of self-care, what comes to mind? It could be as simple as enjoying a nightly cup of hot tea,

hiking in some beautiful scenery, or indulging in a nourishing sheet mask. As a skincare and beauty aficionado, I make sure to carve out time for extra pampering. Here’s how:

PRIORITIZE R&R

That’s right! Prioritize your wellbeing by focusing on some R&R (rest and relaxation). Numerous studies have shown that a night of restful quality sleep has incredible healing effects on our body, mind, and, let’s not forget, our skin!

My essential is a sleep mask for the eyes to provide a soothing effect by blocking out artificial light. The dark environment increases melatonin levels, which is crucial for our restorative sleep giving us the restful appearance

SENSE OF SPA AT HOME

Create a sense of spa with a good cleansing balm with exceptionally silky texture and skin-loving ingredients. When evening comes, light your favorite candle in the bathroom, warm a pea-sized amount of the balm between your palms, and start your cleansing ritual. It cleanses thoroughly, dissolving makeup and impurities, plus it feels like getting a facial every time you use it.

Ninka B. recommends: Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm, $66, elemis.com

REVEAL YOUR TRUE RADIANCE

Regular exfoliation is crucial for a healthy and youthful complexion. It will improve texture, pore size, prevent breakouts, and brighten pigmentation. In addition, the serums and creams you apply afterward will absorb exceptionally better and become more effective. Sircuit Skin Sir Activ™+ scrub is a must-have with its rejuvenating antioxidant and zeolite ingredients. A powerfully detoxifying and instantly glow-inducing scrub. Ninka B. recommends: Sircuit Skin SIR ACTIV+ | zeolite invigorating scrub, $48, sircuitskin.com

in the morning. It only takes a few minutes and makes a significant difference to its appearance. Use the Caudalie Vinosculpt Crushed Cabernet Scrub in the shower, then lock in the hydration with Caudalie Vinosculpt Lift & Firm Body Cream Moisturizer. These specialized products will keep your body’s skin looking and feeling its best. The sooner we adapt these habits, the more confident and beautiful we will feel!

Ninka B. recommends: Caudalie Vinosculpt Lift & Firm Body Cream Moisturizer $45; Caudalie Vinosculpt Crushed Cabernet Scrub, $40, caudalie.com

Spring beauty page inspires you to take extra time and prioritize your well-being. Let today be the beginning gateway for celebrating you! Best wishes from your aesthetician advisor, Ninka B @ninkabskin

Self-care is an essential part of our lives, as it helps cultivate feelings of ease and well-being, ultimately we radiate from the inside out. Ease yourself into a restful state with my favorite items.

- Ninka B - GENLUX Beauty Advisor & Aesthetician

PHOTO: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI

COME AND DISCOVER OUR NEW CÔTÉ SUR BRUNCH

THE TEAM OF SUR RESTAURANT PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE FRENCH RIVIERA BY OFFERING A FRENCH INFLUENCED BRUNCH TO THE DELIGHT OF YOUR TASTE BUDS

THE TEAM OF SUR RESTAURANT PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE FRENCH RIVIERA BY OFFERING A FRENCH INFLUENCED BRUNCH TO THE DELIGHT OF YOUR TASTE BUDS

SATURDAY - SUNDAY 11AM I 3PM

Babor Power Serum Ampoule: Ceramide, 49.95, neimanmarcus.com

CHARITYGENLUX

SHOP FOR A CAUSE

We applaud and honor the companies whose ongoing commitment to charitable causes is part of their corporate culture. Here are just a few.

CAT WILLIAMS, PHILANTHROPY EDITOR (cat@genlux.com)

PLANT A TREE

Fresh Cut Paper is the most unique stationery available. Their life-sized pop-up floral bouquets consist of whimsical and breathtaking blooms that are wilt-proof and cra ed to last a lifetime. Beyond having a fraction of the carbon footprint of imported flowers, Fresh Cut Paper plants a tree for every bouquet sold and partners with 1% for the Planet [onepercentforthe planet.org]. Paper bouquet, $12, freshcutpaper.com

DREAM WEAVERS

A er six years at Vogue, Bembien founder Yi-Mei Truxes was inspired to create a line of perfect basket bags reminiscent of 1970s coastal France. The bags are created by artisan weavers in Bali. 10% of all Bembien proceeds, in partnership with the nonprofit Nest [buildanest.org], go back into the local weaving community. Valeria tote, $290, bembien.com

WEAR YOUR CARES

Through the launch of a new MESSIKACARE(S) collection, the French jewelry house is commi ed to helping the poorest in Lebanon. For each piece of jewelry purchased, 100 euros are donated via the Valérie Messika Foundation to the CARE NGO [care.org] Necklace, $1330, messika.com

AMBITION

The Tory Burch Foundation continues its mission to support women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, education, and digital resources. 100% of net proceeds from The Foundation Collection of bracelets and T-shirts benefit their work to empower women. Embrace Ambition bracelet, $50, toryburch.com

SUPPORT DIGNITY

Sustainable beauty brand Nakie Coque e is doing its part to create a more beautiful world. Nakie Coque e partners with Period [period.org], a youthfueled nonprofit that strives to eradicate period poverty. Each Make Me Blush Goji Berry Lip & Cheek Balm purchase will support a girl in need. Compact, $68, nakiecoque e.com

Future’s Bright

PHOTOGRAPHER JAMES T. MURRAY CREATES THESE FANTASTICAL JEWELRY IMAGES BY COMBINING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WITH HIS TRADITIONAL PHOTO SKILLS.

(FYI: ONLY THE JEWELRY IS REAL)

Photography: JAMES T. MURRAY / ABTP.com

Styling /AI Set Design /Retouching: YUCO LACOVARA

AI Tech/Retouching: JEFF ALVES D E LIMA

Art Direction: STEPHEN KAM IFUJI @genlux

ALL OSCAR DE LA RENTA: RING (STYLING ONLY); TWO-TONE GOURMETTE BRACELET, $690; CLASSIC CRYSTAL FLOWER NECKLACE, $790, [OSCARDELA RENTA.COM]

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ALL ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: RING, $390; CUFF, $890; CHOKER, $3190, [ALEXANDER MCQUEEN.COM]

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SOHO, 332-214-7080

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ALL CHANEL: (LEFT TO RIGHT) METAL GLASS CALFSKIN NECKLACE, $3275; CHANEL BOTTLE METAL STRASS NECKLACE, $2525; METAL STRASS NECKLACE, $3075, SELECT CHANEL BOUTIQUES NATIONWIDE, 800-550-0005

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GIUSEPPEZANOTTI.COM

$1150; GUCCI

$270, SELECT $7, CALZEDONIA.COM

‘TANKIE’ BIKER

CAMILLA SERETTI COUTURE ‘MADISON’ NECKLACE AND EARRINGS SET, $2275; CAMILLA SERETTI ‘VENICE’ BANGLES (SET OF TWO), $485, CAMILLASERETTI.COM

ALL DAVID YURMAN: ‘MADISON’ PEARL MULTI-ROW CHAIN BRACELET IN STERLING SILVER, $1450; ‘MADISON’ PEARL CHAIN NECKLACE IN STERLING SILVER, $2200; CABLE COLLECTIBLES PEARL RING IN STERLING SILVER WITH DIAMONDS, $750; PEARL CLUSTER RING IN STERLING SILVER WITH DIAMONDS, $1100, DAVID YURMAN, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-888-8618, DAVIDYURMAN.COM

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(LEFT TO RIGHT)

DINH VAN PARIS

MENOTTES DINH VAN R15 NECKLACE IN WHITE GOLD FULLY PAVÉD WITH DIAMONDS, PUR UPON AVAILABILITY; DINH VAN PARIS

DOUBLE COEURS R15 PENDANT IN PINK GOLD HALF PAVÉD WITH DIAMONDS, $3520, BLOOMINGDALES, CENTURY CITY, HING WA LEE JEWELERS, PLACE VENDOME, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BAL HARBOUR, AND DINHVAN.COM

DINH VAN PARIS

MENOTTES DINH VAN R35 PENDANT NECKLACE IN MALACHITE, ONYX AND YELLOW GOLD WITH A DINH VAN GOLD CHAIN, PUR AND AVAILABILITY, DINHVAN.COM

ALL TIFFANY: CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: VICTORIA® VINE BYPASS RING IN ROSE GOLD WITH DIAMONDS, $5500; VICTORIA® VINE BAND RING IN ROSE GOLD WITH DIAMONDS, 6 MM WIDE, $4300; VICTORIA® DIAMOND VINE BAND RING IN 18K ROSE GOLD, $24,000; VICTORIA® VINE HINGED BANGLE IN ROSE GOLD WITH DIAMONDS, $10,200, TIFFANY & CO., BEVERLY HILLS, 310-273-8880

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HOME+GARDENGENLUX

Be in Tune with the Moon

I’m

By Kelly Emberg - The Model Gardener

Don’t worry, gardening by the Moon doesn’t mean you need to start at dusk (even though some diehard gardeners do). The Moon’s phases signal what to plant and when , and following its cues will bring you closer to nature’s patterns and your garden’s success.

For thousands of years, civilizations gardened by the Moon. Some scientists might balk at this theory, but the proof is in the harvest. Ask any lunar gardener!

HOW IT WORKS

The Moon revolves around Earth every 28 days equalling four quarters—each lasting seven days. The first two quarters are the “waxing stage,” when the Moon is dark, and the light becomes increasingly visible until the Moon is full. The last two quarters considered the “waning stage,” are when the full Moon’s light decreases until there isn’t any light—this is called the New Moon. Then, the cycle starts all over again.

The Moon’s gravitational influence affects the rise and fall of the tides as well as the soil moisture and a plant’s sap. This extra moisture encourages seeds to swell, burst, and sprout.

The best time to plant annuals that bear their fruit above ground is during the waxing stage, when the increased moonlight stimulates the plant’s growth.

The best time to plant your root crops and bulbs are during the third and fourth quarters when the full Moon’s light wanes. Energy goes to the plant’s roots, and the Earth’s gravitational pull draws the moisture and the plant’s roots down. The growth of the leaves slows.

There are times when you shouldn’t plant at all. Never during the full and new Moon;

they are considered “barren” signs. Avoid planting days of the first- and third-quarter.

WAXING MOON

Pick fruits and vegetables that you intend to eat right away. The water content of the ingredients is higher, so salads are crunchier during the waxing Moon.

During the first quarter: from the new to the half-full Moon, plant above-ground annuals—particularly leafy plants that produce their seed outside the fruit. Examples: asparagus, cabbage, celery, and spinach.

ABOVE GROUND.

When is the Next Super Blue Moon? Aug. 31.

WANING MOON

During the entire waning phase: sow root vegetables. Examples: beets, radishes, carrots, potatoes, onions, and turnips.

During the second quarter: from the halffull Moon to the full Moon, plant annuals that grow above-ground, vine, and plants that produce seeds inside the fruit. Examples: beans, peas, peppers, squash, eggplant, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

During the third quarter: from the full to half-full Moon, plant bulb and root crops, and any crops planted in one season to winter over and produce yields the following year. Examples: onions, potatoes, rhubarb, grapes, and berries.

During the first or second quarter: plant garlic, melons, hay, grains, and cereals.

TIP: During periods of drought, sow seeds when the Moon is waxing, as close to the full Moon as possible.

During the fourth quarter: from half-full to new Moon, complete garden chores. Cultivate, pull weeds, and destroy pests. TIP: During the dark of the Moon, plants should rest—also it’s a good time to kill weeds because they won’t grow back.

Once you see how the Moon’s magnetic energy works miracles, you will be a believer! This spring, I will be getting in tune with the Moon!

Won’t you join me?

Check out The Farmer’s Almanac website for more information on gardening by the Moon. almanac.com

For more gardening tips, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & Twi er. kellyemberg.com

PHOTO OF KELLY BY JODY PINCHIN

You might think

a li le looney when I tell you gardening by lunar cycles could benefit your garden, but here’s why.

GARDENING MUST HAVES!

HERCHEL MOON SOLAR LIGHTS OUTDOOR GARDEN DECOR, $48.99, WAYFAIR.COM

MOONSHAPED DECORATIVE TABLE LANTERN BY EVERLY QUINN, $33.99, WAYFAIR.COM

MONICA RICH KOSANN DIAMOND STAR WATEROPAL 18K GOLD NECKLACE, $5495, MONICA RICHKOSANN.COM

THEORANGEMOONCAT MOON GARDENER PERPETUAL CALENDAR MOON WHEEL, BIODYNAMIC GARDENING BY THE MOON’S LUNAR CYCLE, $15.25, ETSY.COM

SUPER DETAILED, RECHARGEABLE 3D LUNAR LIGHT. 6 COLOR HUES. CONTEMPORARY WOODEN PEDESTAL. 15 OR 20CM DIAMETER. 15CM, $79, ARTICTURE.COM

DIGZ SIGNATURE HIDEX MEDIUM GLOVE, $15.57, HOMEDEPOT.COM

KELLY EMBERG’S SPRING ‘BYTHEMOON’

BEE DRINKING GARDEN BALL BY STEPHEN KITRAS CATCHES SMALL SIPS OF DRINKING WATER FOR BUSY LITTLE POLLINATORS, $55, UNCOMMONGOODS.COM

CANVAS UTILITY APRON, $38, TERRAIN.COM

No Words

Step into the peaceful spa that will leave you speechless.

Time Machine

Yes, I love my faraway places, but sometimes I slip away to the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel—my perfect in-town-weekend-spa getaway to lift my spirits, rejuvenate my soul, and, best of all, shed a few visible years.

MUST SPA:

The other-worldly, 14,000-square-foot Fairmont Spa Century Plaza is aesthetically breathtaking with a fully-equipped Technogym and a roo op pool with great city views. The best-in-class amenities include a Himalayan salt room and an aromatherapy steam room. If anti-aging is your goal (and whose isn’t), the spa o ers the talents of British skincare specialist Dr. Rita Rakus and her award-winning nonsurgical cosmetic treatments. Try her Red-Carpet Radiance Facial, which includes the exclusive HydraFacial technique. When you need maximum results in minimal time, go for The Avenue Of The Stars “Super Power” 75-minute facial. A erward, calm your system and allow for restoration and healing during the soothing 60- or 90-minute Relaxation Massage. fairmontcenturyplaza.com

MUST STAY:

Lumière, a Frenchinfluence restaurant, weighs in like your typical Parisian brasserie. In the morning, I pick up mon petit croissant and a takeaway co ee and head straight up to the roo op pool. The dinner menu selection goes from seared sea bass, braised short ribs, or steak tartare—all the way to a decadent 24 oz herbroasted Chateau Briand, carved tableside, of course. lumierebrasserie.com

MUST DINE:

A er a long day of pampering at the spa, I slept like a baby in one of the spacious (up to 1945 square feet) suites located on the 9th, 10th, and 11th floors of the Fairmont Century Plaza. The iconic (there’s a lot of history here) 400-room hotel is located across from Westfield Century City mall and o ers views all the way to the Pacific Ocean. fairmontcenturyplaza.com

—Samia

PHOTOS: CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL

Keep

Austin

We embrace the cool quirkiness of Austin, Texas. It’s where Elon Musk planted his Tesla headquarters flag—joining other behemoth brands like Facebook, Google, and Apple. Crowned ‘Silicon Hills,’ the place is a hotbed of great spots to dine, stay, and visit. —SK

MUST STAY:

Make the 134-room IHG Hotel Indigo Austin set in the heart of the vibrant Red River Cultural District—your base camp. The roo op pool o ers skyline views and is a great place to chill. It’s a pet-friendly boutique property in the middle of all the Sixth Street action.

The shrimp tacos and cra cocktails at the hotel’s brand-new Lady Bird Kitchen + Bar are a hit. ihg.com/hotelindigo

Weird MUST VISIT:

Wonderspaces Austin showcases fi een extraordinary art installations. Changes to the artwork lineup regularly, so visit the website for current exhibitions. Adults: $24; Children (3-12): $15, austin-wonderspaces.com

MUST DINE:

Brothers Bryce and Dylan Gilmore moved Odd Duck from its humble beginnings serving their locally-sourced menu out of a trailer (cleverly retrofi ed with a woodburning grill) to its current conventional dining structure. Food critics have all responded with a resounding thumbs-up! oddduckaustin.com

Wonder Full Immerse in the art experiences at Wonderspaces. Above: Submergence by Squidsoup; Left:

Body Paint by Memo Akten.

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Night Flight Meet for drinks at Hotel Indigo’s LadyBird Bar.