Los Angeles Confidential - 2017 - Issue 4 - Fall - Laura Linney

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THE NATION’S YOUNGEST MAJOR OPERA COMPANY ENTERS ITS FOURTH DECADE WITH A BIG BANG—AND A LOT OF BRAVOS.

Oft when the hoi polloi thinks of La La Land, visions of ritzy awards shows, vast studio lots, and brass stars on sidewalks come to mind.

The culture-challenged may not realize, however, that this mecca of film and television also features renowned performances in one of the world’s oldest and most respected art forms—a craft honed long before the likes of Marilyn

Monroe, Robert De Niro… or Kim Kardashian.

We’re talking about opera, of course.

Although Hollywood established itself as the capital of the silver screen by the early 1900s, the city did not gain a permanent opera venue until the LA Opera opened its doors just over 30 years ago. Now the company, located at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

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in the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, is the fourth largest opera house in the nation.

And growing.

In fact, when some of LA’s favorite stars aren’t attending red-carpet premieres or sobbing in front of a green screen, they can be found belting out bravas Downtown. (A few even essay the stage. Cheers comedy legend Kelsey

Grammer will costar in the LA Opera’s upcoming production of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, opening early next year.) And then there’s the annual Opera Ball, which brings out le tout Hollywood and the crème de la crème of LA’s culture club to cheer on general director Plácido Domingo, who will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his stage debut here in November.

Both critics and celebs alike agree the LA Opera’s original, ground-breaking stagings—including the upcoming Carmen, Orpheus and Eurydice, and Rigoletto— challenge the genre’s stuffy, Euro-centric stereotype.

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Bring it! Sing it! The LA Opera, at DTLA’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (bottom left), toasts 30 years of opera innovation, with ground-breaking stagings of (clockwise from top left) The Ghosts of Versailles (2015), The Tales of Hoffmann (2017), and La Traviata (2014). far left: Company director Plácido Domingo. below, near left: The 2016 Opera Ball.

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David Katzenberg (right) and Seth Grahame-Smith of KatzSmith Productions score a scary big hit this month with It.

32 // LETTER FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 34 // LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER 36 // THE LIST 39 // INVITED

SCENE. STYLE. SPACE 53 // MÉNAGE À FAB Meet three starlets-on-the-make who are “bringing it” to binge-worthy TV this fall.

56 // THE UPPER CRUST Some of LA’s best chefs are painstakingly perfecting their… pizza dough?

60 // THE IT GUYS The hot duo behind this fall’s biggest chiller are a match made in Hollywood heaven.

62 // BEVERLY THRILLS 90210 is back! Standbys unveil new facelifts, while newbies set up shop in the world’s most famous ZIP code.

64 // DIOR AT 70!

New collections, new books, a new museum exhibit… All eyes are on the most Parisian of maisons during its anniversary year.

74 // A “FASHION E-STAR” IS BORN Bri Schulz not only outfits women in hard-to-find designers—she teaches them to pull it off.

66 // SPEC APPEAL

76 // FOREVER À L.A. MOD

In LA, who’s got the biggest house is old news. Today, developers are seducing buyers with wham-bamglam “extras.”

Richard Neutra, the consummate LA architect, celebrates his big 1-2-5!

68 // GOLDEN GAL A Real Housewife Realtor shows off her neighborhood.

78 // CALIFORNIA DREAMING With a chic new city-adjacent hotel and lots to do in the “Zone,” it’s time to hop a train to Santa Barbara.

80 // FACE-OFF 70 // LESS IS BEST When it comes to watches, this fall, LA tastemakers are tempted by timeless style.

72 // CRIMSON PIONEERS Red and black light up the season with dramatic frontier style.

Two pros give us the 411 on the best new techniques for saving face.

82 // OH, NATUREL! As the “clean” beauty trend washes through LA, new stores touting non-toxic are the rage du jour.

83 // BLURRED LINES Fall’s new modern lip is perfectly imperfect.

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FEATURES 84 // THE TALENTED MS. LINNEY Fresh off a Tony-nominated run in The Little Foxes, the formidable Laura Linney makes a big thrills return to the not-so-small screen in the new Netflix drama Ozark.

Cover star Laura Linney.

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90 // BEHIND THE SEA Forget bathing suits. With fall’s tidal wave of menswear-inspired collections, we propose another type of suiting to really make waves.

100 // LABEL ON FIRE

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Lighting up the runway with irreverent sensuality and a bold sense of wonder, designer Alessandro Michele has Gucci burning through the fine fashion firmament.

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SoCal starchitect Richard Neutra’s most fabled commission, the Kaufmann House in Palm Springs, as photographed by another legend, Slim Aarons.

THE SOURCE 105 // SCENE Indulge in insider LA! Our guide to the city’s best arts, dining, and nightlife.

110 // STYLE Shop… and sparkle: Here’s to looking your best in Tinseltown.

116 // SPACE Get down with design! The best ways to live, shop, and stay in the City of Angels.

AND FINALLY… 120 // ONLY IN L.A.

on the cover: Laura Linney Photography by Jim Wright Styling by Sandy Armeni Hair by Matthew Monzon at TMG using Leonor Grey Makeup by Chris Colbeck using Clinique Fashion Assistance by Emily DeSisto and Marianne Leslie GG wallpaper print dress, $2,500, and Studded leather pumps, $2,290, at Gucci, Beverly Center.

correction In last month’s story on LACMA’s exhibit, “Los Angeles to New York: Dwan Gallery, 1959–1971,” arts patron Virginia Dwan was incorrectly referred to as Nancy Dwan. We apologize for the error.

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beverly hills is back, baby! For just over a century, this most famous little town of 34,000 swells has had more facelifts than, well, a Beverly Hills housewife—each one better than the last. In between, there have been some relatively quiet periods, as upstart shopping ’hoods such as nearby Robertson Boulevard and Melrose Place have managed to steal a bit of the limelight. Let them bring it. The grand dame of global luxury, fashion, and Hollywood luxe is refreshed again this season with a hot dose of cool— cheeky chic, that is.

Leading the “rejuvolution” is the glistening new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, perched on the enviable corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards.

After years of planning, building, and zhushing, the WA—which towers over its swanky neighbor, The Peninsula, and from the wraparound roof terrace of which guests can pick out the legendary Beverly Hills Hotel to the north and the Beverly Wilshire and Four Seasons Los Angeles to the south—plans to give its illustrious neighbors a run for their money. With the first outpost of New York superstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten (good luck scoring reservations), a jewel-like salon helmed by celeb stylist/hair goddess Tracey Cunningham, and glistening interiors (think Côte d’Azur neo-classical elegancemeets-LA Art Deco swank) by French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, this first West Coast iteration of the famed hotel brand has already become a de rigueur Hollywood power hot spot. Lunch on the rooftop overlooking the Los Angeles County Club? It doesn’t get much better.

Down below on forever-ab-fab Rodeo and adjacent drives, BH is upping the ante again with a slew of too-cool-forschool openings and expansions (see A star is born (from top): Fêting the fab new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills with owner/host-with-the-most Beny Alagem; shooting the beauty breeze with social media goddess/ Moroccanoil spokesperson Jasmine Sanders aka Golden Barbie; doing the carpet Waldorf-style with publisher Alison Miller and Late Spring issue cover star Neve Campbell.

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“Beverly Thrills,” page 62). Topping the list, French überluxe-cum-hip house Goyard is debuting its first standalone boutique. Their exquisitely detailed bags, luggage, and leather goods are the latest must-have accessories for the millennial international set. Even icily exclusive Harry Winston, purveyor of jewels to the sultans and movie stars who can afford its sky’s-the-limit prices, is getting in the game with a 5,000-foot expansion of its hallowed fortress-like bastion on the corner of Rodeo and Dayton later this year. Why not grab a few baubles for dinner at Jean-Georges?

Not in the mood for Gallic dining and diamonds? The casually inclined are in luck with a host of new dining options, as well, led by the much-beloved Cali staple Café Gratitude, which offers up a little well-being with state-of-the-cuisine-art veggie fare at its new offshoot, Gratitude Beverly Hills, on Canon Drive. Done with your juice cleanse? There’s tea for non-drinkers at the newly reopened American Tea Room and booze and baller music for the rest of us at new nightclub-by-way-of-Spain-and-Miami Tatel, which promises to stay open a bit later than Bev Hills’s more sedate denizens. BH as party town? Why not?

While SoCal’s other great style/luxury mecca, Fashion Island, in the OC, celebrates the big 5-0 this month, Beverly Hills zooms into its second century with unabashed pizzazz. As I mark my 20th year in LA, and we christen new offices in—you guessed it—90210, a toast to the town that seduced a young writer and editor years ago. You’ve still got it, girl. Cheers!

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In a shock to the fashion world, iconic cult store Colette announced that it will be closing its doors after 20 years as the must-visit Parisian retailer. For such a renowned arbiter of chic, the news of its demise sent shockwaves throughout the industry, and invigorated growing concerns about the current decline in retail, which has taken sizable hits as a result of inflated rents, the manic growth of online shopping, and a measurable shift in consumer behavior.

Over-exaggerated claims regarding the death of brick and mortar retailers abound, but are they fair? It’s an interesting question, given that most online retailers—including Amazon, at the very tiptop of the heap—are still not profitable, and given too that legacy retailers have acquired and now own most e-commerce companies. Even today, nine of the top 10 retailers are physical chains, many reporting strong year-over-year growth.

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environment, brick and mortar retailers must evolve to survive, and the best see that in all of this chaos there is also opportunity.

Colette was early to adopt a culture built on collaborations, pop-up events, and unique in-store activations. While this strategy might have been a bit ahead of its time, the human desire to participate, touch, and see something new and exciting is unquenchable and offers a tangible access point that e-commerce platforms can’t provide. Perhaps successful physical retailers of the future will act essentially as marketing platforms to build the buzz and excitement that ultimately drives online purchases. In the meantime, and until drones become more commonplace, local retailers continue to provide the kind of product immediacy that even the most powerful online sites can’t deliver. Looking outside of the industry, one must also consider the impact of emerging technologies. Just as mobile devices have impacted retail

sales, so too could a transformative force such as selfdriving automobiles. Summon your car so you can drop bags and keep shopping!

So in this, our annual Fall Fashion issue, I say “never surrender!” Step away from your screens and take a stroll down Rodeo Drive or your closest shopping district. We live in Southern California—in September it’s gorgeous outside!

Speaking of collaborations and service, I’d like to say on a final note that this will be my last issue with Los Angeles Confidential. A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff and gracious business partners that have made my years here so rewarding. I wish the new group publisher, Chris Gialanella, best of luck in continuing the magazine’s success.

Cheers,

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Los Angeles Confidential celebrated its Late Spring issue with its annual Women of Influence event at the newly opened Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Cover star Neve Campbell hosted the intimate high tea by iconic Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, as guests enjoyed bites in the Waldorf’s sun-filled ballroom. Event guests included the honorees featured in the issue and other Los Angeles movers and shakers such as Nancy Davis, Leslie Drago, Sibley Scoles,

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Anastasia Soares, Marisa Zanuck, and Linda Thompson.

Beverly Hills BMW sponsored the event, providing guests a look at the newest 750i. The red carpet was adorned with custom watercolor portraits of the Women of Influence honorees by artist Fahren Feingold and Beverly Hills Picture Framing.

Illumination Wines and Delta also supported the event, with gifts and dĂŠcor by Michael Aram and floral arrangements from Grand Eclair.

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Tim Noonan, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Patrick Schwarzenegger

Matt Iseman and Tom Arnold

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Patrick Schwarzenegger and Arnold Schwarzenegger

Stars gathered for the annual Arnold Schwarzenegger– Westime Charity Night benefitting After-School All-Stars (ASAS). Presented by Westime Founder John Simonian and hosted at the Brentwood home of ASAS Founder Arnold Schwarzenegger, the event brought in a record-breaking $1.85 million, bringing the event’s five-year total to $5 million in support of after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and in life. Matt Iseman and Tom Arnold emceed the Western-style live auction with the event’s A-list guests, which included Sylvester Stallone and Annie Duke.

Annie Duke and Greg Simonian

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Daniel Ketchell, and Katherine Ketchell

Michael Beckerman and Neil Beckerman

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Irini Twiddle, Ash Marton, and Naomi Twyford

Ben Paul, John Simonian, and Greg Simonian

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Robert Greenblatt and Chip Sullivan

Emanuel Martinez and Priscilla Martinez

Pierre-Yves Rochon and Lamarr Reid

Dawn Hudson, Adele Alagem, and Julie Waldorf

WALDORF ASTORIA BEVERLY HILLS GRAND OPENING Amidst the sweeping, 360-degree views of skyscrapers and the lush landscape of the Hollywood Hills, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills’ 12th-story rooftop set the scene for the hotel’s highly-anticipated grand opening. Guests included owner Beny Alagem, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta, and Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse, who celebrated alongside distinguished city and state officials, executives, and tastemakers. With lively Bandaloop aerial dance performances, designer cocktails, and delectable hors d’oeuvres by revered chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the rooftop was the perfect urban oasis for the guests, offering refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Mark and NJ Goldston

Jon and Lili Bosse

Bex Jelfo, Vanessa Williams, and Sumindi Peiris

Adele Alagem, Eli Broad, Beny Alagem, David Alagem, and Alexis Alagem Steve Upchurch and Chris Nassetta

Nico and Jamie Mizrahi

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Lester Friedman, Julian Gold, and Noah Furie

Chantal Rickards and Noel Hernandez

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Dorothy Wang

Jillian Bell

Nikolaj CosterWaldau

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein

Zachary Quinto and Miles McMilllan

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LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL Molly Shannon

Lea Thompson

Dylan McDermott

Elvis Mitchell and Lena Waithe

Sofia Coppola

Lights, camera, action! Los Angeles Confidential was a media sponsor of the 2017 LA Film Festival, which was hosted at ArcLight Theaters. World premieres, such as opening-night film The Book of Henry, continued the festival’s time-honored tradition of showcasing emerging independent artists alongside established filmmakers.

Stars such as Dave Franco, Cecily Strong, Zachary Quinto, Sofia Coppola, and Ava DuVernay came out for the nine-day extravaganza of screenings, panels, lounges, and parties, all capped off by the festival’s closing-night film, Ingrid Goes West, starring Aubrey Plaza and Elizabeth Olsen. That’s a wrap!

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OCEANA AND THE WALDEN WOODS PROJECT ROCK UNDER THE STARS Oceana and The Walden Woods Project cohosted an intimate concert at a private residence in the Hollywood Hills. Performances by Don Henley (founder of The Walden Woods Project), Jackson Browne, Bill Murray, and concert pianist Vanessa Perez wowed the VIP guests, among them Kelly Lynch, Mitch Glazer, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Sam Waterston, Dylan McDermott, Brooklyn Decker, Anjelica Huston, and more.

Aubrey Plaza and Dave Franco

Mark Hamill and Jacob Tremblay

Brooklyn Decker

Ted Danson and William Jackson Harper

Paul Scheer and June Diane Raphael

Jackson Browne Stella Huston and Anjelica Huston

Don Henley

Bill Murray

Mary Steenburgen

Ed Begley Jr. and Rachelle Carson

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Clayton Johnson and Bryce McKinney

Jasmine Sanders

Seluvaia Fonua and Yeolan Delapenha

MOROCCANOIL PERFECT YOUR CURLS EVENT LA beauty connoisseurs gathered to meet model Jasmine Sanders and try out the newest Moroccanoil Curl Collection products at Sephora Hollywood & Highland. Guests had the opportunity to snap a photo with “Curl Ambassador” Sanders, aka @Golden_Barbie, and enjoy a complimentary dry-styling hair session. Moroccanoil Creative Director Kevin Hughes was on hand as well to share the tips and tricks for perfect curls.

Jasmine Sanders and Jocabed Enriquez

Kevin Hughes and Jasmine Sanders

Antonia Erlandsson and Sara Alteryd

Aaron Schifferle, Andrea Costa, Luciano Brussolo, Herbie Monterrosa

MOSCATO NIGHT AT THE MONDRIAN Los Angeles tastemakers gathered at the legendary Mondrian Hotel for a grand tasting and information session courtesy of Moscato d’Asti D.O.G.C. The skyline sunset views on the Mondrian’s outdoor deck served as a picture-perfect backdrop for invitees as they tasted and learned about Moscato’s line, sampled gourmet hors d’oeuvres and pastries from Ivory Restaurant, and captured the fun with snaps at the event’s photo booth.

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Thi Daniel, Julia Campanella, and Kristoffer Karras

Iris and Simon Nofar

Nancy Sevilla and Elissa Sanfilippo

Paul Zahn, Nike Oje, and Johnny Valencia

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The cast and producers of Atlanta

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The cast of Ray Donovan

Stephen Glover and Donald Glover

Lesli Linka Glatter, Mandy Patinkin, Claire Danes, and Alex Gansa

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Lesli Linka Glatter, Claire Danes, and Mandy Patinkin

The cast and creator of This Is Us

Susan Sarandon

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In the lead up to the 2017 Emmys nomination announcement, television’s top shows hosted For Your Consideration events across Los Angeles and New York. Perennial Emmy favorite FX Networks, with 54 nominations in all, hosted FYC screening and panels for top shows Atlanta, Fargo, and Feud: Bette and Joan, featuring the creators and casts.

NBC’s This Is Us, which garnered 11 nominations, hosted an event with its star-studded cast—including Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, and Sterling K. Brown—while events for Showtime’s Ray Donovan and Homeland featured Claire Danes and Jon Voight. Nominations were announced on July 13 and voting closes August 28, with the ceremony scheduled for September 17.

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Rolando Espinoza, Marcus Anthony, and Cindy Celis

Leigh Kramer and Sierra Griffin

Kyle Myer and Nile Capello Tiffany Jazmine and Edgar Aguilar

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The newest addition to luxury hospitality in DTLA has arrived! InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown hosted its grand-opening party for more than 800 guests, including city and state officials, dignitaries, and Downtown business leaders, as well as top Los Angeles influencers and tastemakers, who all enjoyed a first look at this groundbreaking new property. The hotel is the tallest building west of Chicago, with 73 stories towering 1,100 feet above street level.

Rick Bach, Amber Bach, and Peter Davoren

Elise Buik, Sachi Hamai, David Ryu, Jim Dixon, and Tom Hsieh

Joel McHale

Adam Scot t and Ethan Sandler Will Arnett

Thomas Black, Jack Black, and Samuel Black

Michelle Monaghan

KIDS’ K.A.M.P. AT THE HAMMER The Hammer Museum presented its eighth annual K.A.M.P. (Kids’ Art Museum Project), a one-of-a-kind fundraising event imagined by artists for kids and their families and media-sponsored by Los Angeles Confidential. Throughout the museum, guests enjoyed creative hands-on workshops in a number of disciplines, from collaborative murals to customized “face-kinis and masks,” while celebs such as Will Arnett, Jack Black, Armie Hammer, Colin Hanks, Joel McHale, Michelle Monaghan, and Milo Ventimiglia read from their favorite children’s books. The event raised more than $150,000 in support of the museum’s free yearly family programming.

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Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook

Milo Ventimiglia

Brooke Kanter and Armie Hammer

Shiri Appleby

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MÉNAGE À FAB MEET THREE STARLETSON-THE-MAKE WHO ARE “BRINGING IT” TO BINGEWORTHY TV THIS FALL.

BY SCOTT HUVER

As a fresh fall television season gears up with the requisite sea of up-andcomers looking to grab… well… your attention, a trio of talented young actresses has already arrived armed with that extra special ingredient: buzz, baby.

“MAX IS LIKE HER OWN REAL PERSON. SHE’S NOT JUST THE TOKEN GIRL, OR THE TOKEN ‘HOT GIRL.’” —MIKEY MADISON

MIKEY MADISON, FX

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After a breakout performance as Pamela Adlon’s often difficult eldest daughter on FX’s fan-fave dramedy Better Things, the 17-year-old actress returns with an even bigger spotlight in Season Two. @mikeymadison Role playing: “Max is like her own real person. She’s not just the token girl, or the token ‘hot girl.’ She has flaws and interesting little things that all different people have… I want people to look at Max, especially girls, and be like, ‘Okay, I’ve been through this, I know what’s going on now’—and maybe take something away from that.”

Her path into acting: “I was just painfully and totally shy, very reserved, and worried about saying the wrong thing. But I also had this yearning to express myself and not be afraid to

Better Things’ Mikey Madison, photographed in Downtown LA.

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I REMEMBER DURING THE PILOT THINKING, ‘HOLY MOLY—WHAT DID I GET MYSELF INTO?’” —emily meade

be sad or angry. I found that outlet through acting.

I was allowed to feel all these emotions—then at the same time come home and not have to go through what the character’s going through!” Having two shrinks for parents: “I used to be kind of resentful—like they were constantly psychoanalyzing me. Now I know that they were just trying to teach me to understand what I was feeling and going through… Actingwise, it’s helped me figure out a character’s little twists and turns, and just get in their head more.”

Why she LA: “I was

raised here, so I’m very nostalgic about Los Angeles. If I went anywhere else, it wouldn’t feel like home. When I’m away and come back to the city, I’m like, ‘Okay, this is where I am supposed to be.’”

EMILY MEADE, HBO

The 28-year-old starlet plays a young woman venturing a tad too eagerly into the world of sex work in HBO’s The Deuce, writer-producer David Simon’s dark exploration of New York’s 1970s-era descent into porn-fueled seediness. @need4meade

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The joys of being bad: “My character is someone who is looking for trouble, and thus far, she is pretty excited about what she’s doing. She’s kind of a shitty, selfish person, in a lot of ways—I don’t think she’s somebody who demands overwhelming empathy and sympathy.

It’s almost bizarre how willing to get herself into trouble she is.” Warning!

Adult content: “I said, ‘Yeah, whatever—so what?

I’ve done dark things before.’ I don’t have that fear of, ‘Oh no, where will I go that I can’t come back from?’ But until you’re actually there on the cold

streets at night surrounded by people who look like scary pimps in this dark, dream-like world… Hmm… I remember during the pilot thinking, ‘Holy moly— what did I get myself into?’ But like anything, you grow a comfort zone within it.” On holding off on fame until age 18: “I was like, ‘Okay, I’m ready.

I’m an adult. Get me out there! I want to win an Oscar by 22!’ But I do feel like once you reach a certain level of fame, you stop experiencing life in the way that everybody else—the characters you’re playing—experience it.

I’ve been insanely grateful to not only get to work through my demons and have my privacy, but also just gain more and more life experience as a citizen of the world.” Why she LA: “Growing up in New York, you’re kind of taught you’re not supposed to like it here! But I always liked to go to LA as a reset. When my life got murky or confusing, I would go to LA and it always cleared me out of a lot of the turmoil inside.

I love it. In Los Angeles, even if you’re really hungover, you can just go for a hike and, hey… feel better!”

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The Deuce’s Emily Meade, photographed at The Spaniard in New York City in a Flynn dress, $595, by Cinq à Sept at Nordstrom, The Grove; Douce du Desert pump, $895, at Christian Louboutin; silver Pipe ring, $215, by Jennifer Fisher at Barneys New York, Beverly Hills.

ARIELA BARER, HULU

“IT’S RIDICULOUS HOW SIMILAR GERT AND I ARE. WE SHARE A FIERY PASSION FOR WANTING A BETTER WORLD.” —ariela barer

Marvel’s Runaways’ Ariela Barer, photographed at home in LA.

The 18-year-old actress-cummusician snatched a plumb role in Marvel’s Runaways, Hulu’s entry into the superhero series, as the snarky, purple-haired young crusader Gert Yorkes, a fan favorite from the comic book. @ariela.barer Building “character”: “When this opportunity came up, I was like, ‘Oh my God!’ Just being a part of the coolest, first-ever teenage team to be in the ‘Marvel Cinematic Universe’—it’s just a dream… It’s a little ridiculous how similar Gert and I are. Her kind of social justice is exactly the sort of thing I’ve been passionate about since I was her age. We share a fiery passion for wanting a better world.”

Heroine chick!: “It was our first time doing any superherotype stuff recently, and I’m like, ‘Oh man, I’ve got to get in shape!

I’m having trouble just running.’

I don’t want to sell myself as someone who is, like, totally out of shape, who just sits at home all day. But then… I kind of just sit at home all day sometimes.”

Acting up: “One of my earliest memories is being 4 and asking for an agent, and my parents being like, ‘What the hell?’

They put me in theater groups, because they were like, ‘No way we’re letting our 4-year-old act!’

They were so afraid of the stageparent thing—‘school is always first!’ This is really the first year I’ve been able to dive in as much as I’ve always wanted to.

And it’s been, of course, the best thing!” Why she LA: “Everyone just has completely different narratives and viewpoints that they bring to the table here. You find people with incredible stories and incredible ways of telling them through different art forms. In LA, I never feel like I’m going to fall into some mundane, boring pattern.”

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SCENE TREND Slices of heaven: At LA’s divine-est dining spots, the spotlight is on pizza with a big dose of pizzazz, including Zach Pollack’s traditional favorites “on steroids” at his new Cosa Buona in Echo Park (here) and classics with a twist at the Westside’s Pizzana (below) and Felix (bottom).

THE UPPER CRUST SOME OF L.A.’S BEST CHEFS ARE PAINSTAKINGLY PERFECTING THEIR… PIZZA DOUGH? IT’S A MOVEMENT EVEN THE CITY’S HEALTHOBSESSED CAN’T DENY.

It turns out Angelenos do eat carbs—at least in the form of expertly crafted Neapolitan pizza.

With top-secret-recipe doughs designed to be lighter and more easily digested, as well as exquisite toppings, LA pizza has spawned a city-wide craze—and a few new places to enjoy a pie this year.

Sure, Sotto’s perfect margherita, the burrata-topped “LA Woman” at Jon & Vinny’s, and Nancy Silverton’s much-loved Mozza pizzas are not going anywhere, but the city’s increasing output is raising the bar. “It’s like the sky’s the limit,” says Pizzana cofounder Candace Nelson. “In LA we don’t have the history of pizza like in Chicago or New York, so it’s freeing—we can play with it.”

Pizzana (11712 San Vicente Blvd., LA, 310-481-7108; pizzana .com) is a product of kismet. Actor Chris O’Donnell and his wife, Caroline, hired sought-after Italian-bred pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi to make pies for their famous Sunday pizza parties; when Sprinkles founders Candace and Charles Nelson attended, a business was born. “We talked about what makes the perfect cupcake; Daniele talked about what makes the perfect dough—it’s all in the details,” says Candace Nelson. The quintet’s bright, intimate Brentwood eatery makes “slow dough” (which rises and proofs over two days) for its neo-Neapolitan pies such as Uditi’s cacio e pepe and “Messicana” twists on tradition.

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James Beard semifinalists Alex Phaneuf and Or Amsalam produce five different varieties of pizza perfection a day at their expanded eatery, Lodge Bread, including their popular English pea and burrata pie. below: Celeb chef Scott Conant’s buzzy/idyllic The Ponte.

“IF THE PIZZA IS MADE WELL, WITH HIGH-QUALITY INGREDIENTS, ANGELENOS ARE REALLY RECEPTIVE. THE INDULGENCE HAS TO BE WORTH IT.”—scott

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Also fostering a neighborhood vibe with cheesychic creations is Scott Conant, of the late Scarpetta, who is producing pizza for the first time in LA at WeHo’s The Ponte Ristorante (8265 W. Beverly Blvd., LA, 323746-5130; thepontela.com).

He’s riffing on classics— atop a fine-tuned crust made from Caputo double-zero flour, sea salt, ice water, and fresh yeast—with cool-luxe combos such as squash blossom with anchovy butter and pickled Fresno chilies. Says Conant, “If the pizza is made well, with high-quality ingredients that have been thoughtfully sourced, Angelenos are really receptive. The indulgence needs to be worth it.”

The calories are well spent, too, at Lodge Bread (11918 Washington Blvd., LA, 424-384-5097; lodgebread.com), where demand for the bakery’s weekend pizza parties necessitated a full-time menu. Now, in its expanded Westside space, owners Alex Phaneuf and Or Amsalam (2017 James Beard semifinalists) are producing five different varieties daily, including their cult-favorite mushroom, whose crust is made with an organic sourdough starter. “It’s a big, airy, blown-out crust that melts in the mouth,” says Phaneuf.

Dough is something chef Evan Funke of Abbot Kinney’s new Felix (1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 424-387-8622; felixla.com) takes seriously, too—he spent time in Naples, and continues to perfect his cornicione (crust) using a mix of Italian and American flours. He’s chasing “airiness—I want it to be light as a feather.”

Funke talks of the allimportant mixed-by-hand recipe with reverence, and considers the margherita a benchmark for all other pizza output. “It’s the dough and three ingredients—it’s very hard to hide behind that. Anything beyond is just window dressing.”

At his months-old Cosa Buona in Echo Park (2100 W. Sunset Blvd., LA, 213-908-5211; cosabuona .com), former Sotto partner Zach Pollack (also of Alimento) is on a mission to combine the best of conventional and artisanal pizza styles for a result he says is “very recognizable and perplexingly, staggeringly good.” The secretrecipe dough is fermented and hydrated to give the chewy, lightly blistered crust enough body to stand up to essential toppings like spinach and ricotta or Canadian bacon and pineapple. “Overall the taste should remind of the pizzas of one’s youth— on steroids,” he says. Buon appetito to that.

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Scream kings: Following this month’s release of Stephen King’s It, producers/writers/ directors/bromancers David Katzenberg (right) and Seth Grahame-Smith of KatzSmith Productions are developing Beetlejuice 2 with Tim Burton and a feature-length version of Swedish cult short Kung Fury.

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David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith are in love with the movies—and each other (in a bromance kind of way). Katzenberg, 34, the son of Hollywood mogul/ DreamWorks cofounder Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Grahame-Smith, 41, who grew up in the anti-Industry environs of Weston, Connecticut, met by chance at CBS in 2006.

Katzenberg was right out of film school with dreams of becoming a director. Grahame-Smith was a writer with a couple of well-received books to his name but little movie moxie. Eleven years later,

the dynamic duo’s shingle, KatzSmith Productions, is one of the town’s hottest commodities, with the friends developing, producing, writing, and directing a string of A-list properties, including Stephen King’s highly anticipated It, as well as the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel.

When you met, was it instant chemistry? seth grahame-smith: “Yes! We had the same sense of humor. And David and I are just very easily annoyed people. You need somebody you can

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THE IT GUYS

“The kids are fantastic—they’re going to make your heart hurt,” says David Katzenberg of the young cast of It.

Bill Skarsgård delivers the appropriately creepy “It” factor as Pennywise in the movie version of Stephen King’s 1986 classic.

“YOU WANT DAVID IN YOUR FOXHOLE WHEN THINGS ARE GOING WRONG—IT WAS A LOT OF UPS AND DOWNS TO GET IT PRODUCED!” —seth grahame-smith

bitch and moan with.”

What was your first break? david katzenberg: “Warner Bros. took a very early bet on us and gave us a two-year deal. It gave us legitimacy even though we hadn’t produced much.” You have different backgrounds and interests.

How does that play out in the office? dk: “Seth is a multi-tasker like no other. He can have four windows open on his computer—writing four movies at the same time.

It’s crazy.” sgs: “David’s unflappable. You want him in your foxhole when things are going wrong—and it was a lot of ups and downs over six years to get It produced!”

You really captured the creepy factor in the book. sgs: “Creepy is a great word for it. But I think people will be

surprised how substantive the coming-of-age elements are.” dk: “The kids are fantastic. They will make you laugh… and they’re going to make your heart hurt.” There’s a picture of legendary Hollywood producer Richard Zanuck hanging in your office.

What does it mean being a “producer” today? sgs: “I was lucky enough to make his last movie with him, and he took me under his wing.

But the days of the Dick Zanucks and Jerry Bruckheimers and Joel Silvers are over. There’s so much competition today for so few movies, you can’t just sit on the phone and connect the dots. You have to be on the ground, doing five things at once. I fantasize about the days of first-dollar gross and

producers who had two hit movies and a fleet of jets.” Speaking of legends, any great advice from your dad, David? dk: “He once said to us, ‘I’ll never be disappointed if you’re outsmarted. I’ll only be disappointed if you’re outworked… If you don’t show up to work on Sunday, don’t bother coming in on Monday.’ It gave us a seven-day-week mentality.” You’re both married with young children, too! Do you ever just fantasize about taking a break? sgs: “Yes, it’s for David and me to take a vacation together—riding motorcycles up the coast. No phones, no wives, no kids. Holding hands, watching the sunset. We are the most married straight couple of guys you will ever meet.”

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Rodeo Drive never really left, of course, but it’s refreshed and renewed for fall with a slew of newcomers. Luxury/cool handbag staple Goyard (405 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills; goyard.com) has claimed its spot on glitz/glam Rodeo with an oversize-logo’d vintagetrunk façade marking its first standalone boutique in LA. Shoppers no longer have to ship their patterned bags to Paris for custom, hand-painted monogramming. The 1,400-square-foot store is slated to open in late August and will carry a limited-edition Monte Carlo clutch as well as a gold-colored Goyardine canvas tote to fête the opening. Down the

block, what’s old is new again as Harry Winston (310 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-2718554; harrywinston.com) unveils its not-so-little nip/ tuck—doubling in size to a rumored 10,000-squarefoot space—later this year.

Over on buzzy Canon, trendy Gratitude (419 N. Canon Dr., 424-3891850; cafegratitude.com) has taken on BH’s steakhouse and Italian mainstays as the hot spot for a health-conscious power lunch. The vegan cult favorite (sister restaurant to Gracias Madre) is pouring its popular CBD cannabinoid-spiked Sour T-iesel cocktail, certainly a new twist for the ladies who lunch! A few doors down,

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The Hills are alive... with the sound of $$!

The glittering new Waldorf Astoria (above) is already an Industry haute spot, while ever-durable BH classic Crustacean (here) is refreshed this fall with a new addition and updated menu.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEFANIE KEENAN (WALDORF PARTY) WILLIAM RUST (WALDORF DRIVEWAY); JESSICA BOONE (CRUSTACEAN).

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90210 IS BACK AGAIN! HARRY WINSTON AND CRUSTACEAN UNVEIL NEW FACELIFTS, WHILE NEWBIES GOYARD AND GRATITUDE SET UP SHOP IN THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS ZIP CODE. BY MIRI SADIGH

Gratitude Beverly Hills’ Sour T-iesel cocktail (FAR RIGHT); the celeb-ready Saigon Mini ($2,820, INSET BELOW RIGHT) from luxe BH newcomer Goyard.

in the former Nic’s space, Tatel (453 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills; tatelrestaurants.com) will be injecting nightlife into sometimes-snooze-y 90210. The Spanish restaurant and lounge, with locations in Madrid, Miami, and Ibiza, counts Pau Gasol, Enrique Iglesias, and Rafael Nadal as investors.

Down the street, American Tea Room (410 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310271-7922; american tearoom.com) recently reopened its BH locale to include a more café-like atmosphere serving up food, coffee, and of course premium teas. For a more millennial experience, check out Alfred Tea Room’s (490 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills; alfredcoffee.com) latest Insta-worthy location.

Or head to La Colombe (9606 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-4022821; lacolombe.com) for a shot of espresso or their famous canned draft latte before heading out for a day of shopping. The rapidly expanding chain based out of Philly first touched down in nearby Century City and marks its second LA location in Beverly Hills.

Adding to the revamps, Crustacean (9646 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-205-8990; house ofan.com/crustaceanbh) is transforming into two separate dining options: On the first floor, the dining room will have a rejiggered menu, while the top floor will open under a separate name—with a menu helmed by the legendary House of An team.

Of course.

What’s Beverly Hills without a little R&R? Indulge with AKA Beverly Hills’ (155 N. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-385-1924; stayaka.com) Live It program, where guests opt for “extra-clusive” experiences such as private film screenings and wine tastings, as well as luxury amenities such as Spago in-room dining and treatments at nearby Tomoko Spa. Not pampered enough?

Head over to the glittering new Waldorf Astoria (9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-861-1212; waldorf astoriabeverlyhills.com), where celeb hair

“OUR FIRST MAISON [ON THE WEST COAST] IS A FULL-CIRCLE MOMENT FOR US! FROM THE 1920S TO THE ’70S, WE CREATED EXCLUSIVE ORDERS FOR STARS SUCH AS MARILYN MONROE, GREGORY PECK, AND LAUREN BACALL.” —JEAN-MICHEL

SIGNOLES, OWNER, GOYARD

colorist Tracey Cunningham (who also co-owns Meche) just opened an ultraexclusive namesake salon. Equipped with only five chairs, the jewel-box space is ideal for VIP clients, as it’s only accessible via private elevator. The already sizzling WA is the perfect place, in fact, to unpack those Goyard bags and check out the haute new Beverly Hills—in style!

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TOP: A Sparkling Cluster Sapphire and Aquamarine pendant set in platinum (price on request) from just-expanded Rodeo mainstay Harry Winston. ABOVE: Alfred’s Tea Room comes to Bev Hills!

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DIOR AT 70!

NEW COLLECTIONS, NEW BOOKS, A NEW MUSEUM EXHIBIT… ALL EYES ARE ON THE MOST PARISIAN OF MAISONS DURING ITS ANNIVERSARY YEAR. BY ADRIENNE GAFFNEY

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The second of Assouline’s seven Dior tomes, Dior by Yves Saint Laurent (RIGHT), chronicles YSL’s designs, such as this 1959 Vie de Château velvet evening dress with mink trim. LEFT: A museum exhibit in Paris includes more than 300 Dior dresses from 1947 to the present. ABOVE: Rose Dior Pré Catelan ring, $7,600, Dior Fine Jewelry.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADRIEN DIRAND (EXHIBIT); COURTESY OF DIOR (LAWRENCE, RUNWAY, RING); LAZIZ HAMANI (VIE DE CHÂTEAU DRESS)

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Fall/Winter 2017 show was an homage to blue, Christian Dior’s favorite color. RIGHT: Jennifer Lawrence attended the show in an outfit pulled from Dior’s recent Resort collection.

Dior is marking a major birthday—and giving fashion lovers worldwide a lot to celebrate. A new fall collection by first-year creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, a limited-edition jewelry range, an Assouline book series, and a museum retrospective for the ages each offers its own tribute to le monde de Dior.

Standout jewelry and timepieces honor the brand’s history. The Dior VIII Montaigne Tissage Precieux watch comes with three fabric bands—herringbone, houndstooth, and cannage—that celebrate Dior’s classic textile motifs.

New additions to the Rose Dior jewelry collection, designed by the house’s haute joaillerie honcho, Victoire de Castellane, include the beloved Pré Catelan necklace in rose gold with diamonds and rose quartz.

Luxury book publisher Assouline takes a biographical look back at Dior’s evolution with a series of tomes honoring each of the house’s seven creative directors. The first two, Dior by Christian Dior and Dior by Yves Saint Laurent, are out now, with Dior by Marc Bohan set for a November release.

In-house, Chiuri took her own account of the house’s rich legacy with her Fall/Winter 2017 womenswear collection. A journey through the decades, it is saturated in shades of deep blue, inspired by the founder’s devotion to the color. The collection is recognizably Dior but undeniably young and energetic.

The most ambitious tribute of all is “Christian Dior: Couturier du Rêve,” a 300-piece museum exhibit spanning 32,000 feet and running through January at Paris’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Taken together, it’s a fitting ode to the man and the house that took fashion to the edge—with a glimpse of what might lay beyond. 309 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-859-4700; dior.com

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IN L.A., WHO’S GOT THE BIGGEST HOUSE IS OLD NEWS. THESE DAYS, DEVELOPERS ARE SEDUCING BUYERS WITH WHAM-BAMGLAM “EXTRAS.”

BY ALEXANDRIA ABRAMIAN

Nine-figure price tags and four-lane bowling alleys no longer guarantee open-house headlines when it comes to LA’s exploding luxury spec home scene. So what’s a determined developer to do? The answer, it seems, is a near universal focus on outrageously opulent amenities: Think jellyfish viewing galleries, air-conditioned car museums, and rooms made entirely of energy-altering salt.

Extreme? Yes. Obscene? Perhaps.

Welcome to the tippy-top of the city’s housing market.

H2-OH!

As spec homes have become larger, grander, and more expensive, so have water features.

Viewing pools—where one side is made entirely of see-through acrylic—have become a hillside must-have for certain developers, while moats are de rigueur for others. When architect Richard Manion created a custom-designed castle-like home for Giselle Bündchen and Tom Brady, he included a moat (or “show-moat,” since the shallow waterway contained no crocodiles). Dr. Dre has since purchased the property.

Pushing the water concept into even more outrageous seas is mega-developer Nile Niami. His latest project, The One, has earned the moniker of “giga-mansion” for its mind-boggling 100,000-squarefoot size as well as features that will include a 5,000-square-foot master suite, a 30-car gallery, and a 45-seat

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY BERLYN PHOTOGRAPHY (924 BEL AIR ); COURTESY OF SIMON BERLIN (1677 N. DOHENY); COURTESY OF THE AGENCY (1201 LAUREL).

OPPOSITE PAGE: RENDERING COURTESY OF SKYLINE DEVELOPMENT INC. (THE ONE); BERLYN PHOTOGRAPHY (924 BEL AIR)

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Mansion envy: These days it’s not the size of spec homes but the amenities that matter, including the ubiquitous modern-day “moat” at hilltop spreads like a recent Bevery Hills listing on Laurel Way (HERE) and Nile Niami’s The One (OPPOSITE TOP).

“A MOAT WILL SURROUND THE ENTIRE PROPERTY, SO IT FEELS LIKE THE MANSION IS FLOATING ON WATER.” —NILE NIAMI

IMAX theater that “rivals any commercial theater,” says Niami. And then there’s the jellyfish room, a lounge area where “jelly fish swim around you and surround you.” A moat will “surround the entire property, so it feels like the mansion is floating on water,” he says of the home that will be listed at $500 million. Yes, that’s right.

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Full-service “treatment rooms” and staff for entertaining are included in the price of homes like QVC billionaire Bruce Makowsky’s Bel-Air spread (HERE AND NEAR LEFT), while garages for some listings come stocked with fleets of rare and expensive automobiles. Sold!

While twin kitchens are now practically expected in most spec homes—a show kitchen along with a hidden kitchen where professional chefs can work in privacy— the obsession with ever more specific beauty rooms continues to grow. “Staying in and maintaining your privacy for simple things like dental visits, yoga, massages, and even cosmetic surgery procedures has become the norm in these over-the-top spec homes,” says The Agency’s James Harris, star of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles. Now that basic beauty services have made their debut, developers are looking to less expected and even more out-there forms of extravagance.

Architect Paul McClean recently created an entire

room out of salt for one spec home developer.

“Wellness spas are really big right now,” says McClean. “Steam rooms, saunas, hammams, salt rooms, which are entire rooms made out of salt—it’s supposed to be beneficial.”

Om-azing.

HELP ME!

Currently the most expensive home for sale in the US is a 38,000-squarefoot Bel-Air spec spread developed by QVC handbag tycoon Bruce Makowsky. The $250 million, 21-bathroom, three-kitchen compound comes loaded with a helipad and $30 million worth of cars. As for its truly jaw-dropping amenity? A seven-person staff for two years. At Opus, Niami’s Hillcrest manse, mindboggling details include Roberto Cavalli flooring, a gold Lamborghini Aventador Spyder and a gold Rolls-Royce Dawn that come with the home, as well as a Champagne vault pre-loaded with 170 bottles of Cristal. How to manage it all? No problem.

A “house concierge” is included for two years with the $100 million price tag.

We’ll take it.

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GOLDEN GAL REALTOR MARISA ZANUC TAKES A CASUAL-LUXE TOUR OF L.A.’S MOST UNCASUAL-LUXE NEIGHBORHOOD.

BY MURAT OZTASKIN

“I’ve been going to Thibiant spa (449 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-278-7565; thibiantbeverlyhills .com) for the past 10 years for facials and all of my face products. The price points are very reasonable, which also keeps me coming back.”

“Cabana Cafe at the Beverly Hills Hotel (9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-887-2190; beverlyhills hotel.com) is the spot for A-listers and to see interesting people… Lunch by the pool is a must.”

“Destination: Sama (9530 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, 310271-1734; samaeyewear.net) is Beverly Hills’ couture luxury eyewear standout, where I get all of my sunglasses!”

“Pussy & Pooch (9388 S. Santa

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Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310221-8644; pussyandpooch.com) is where I take my beloved Goldendoodle for all her grooming and baby-sitting needs. They really love your dogs and treat them like their own.”

“I’ve bought all of my 911s at Beverly Hills Porsche (11011 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 310-5572472; beverlyhillsporsche.com). They have always treated me like family.”

“Dre Smith at Lukaro Salon (323 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-275-2536; lukaro.com) is a must-see colorist for us blondes!”

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Realty check! Top broker Marisa Zanuck (INSET LEFT) is all about day-to-day BH, including (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) stops to Thibiant spa, lunch at Cabana Cafe, and sunglasses from Destination: Sama.

“I LOVE THE GLITZ AND GLAMOUR OF THE LIFESTYLE IN BEVERLY HILLS. BUT IT’S VERY LAID-BACK AS WELL.” —MARISA ZANUCK

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL (AHI TUNA POKE BOWL); @CELEBRITY_STUDIO (SAMA EYEWEAR); 4KCLIPS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM (BEVERLY HILLS)

Born and reared in Beverly Hills, Marisa Zanuck, the force behind Beverly Hills Estates Realty (250 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310550-8045; beverlyhillsestatesrealty .com) brings home-court advantage to the real estate scene in LA’s most wham-glam nabe. “Along with the glitz and glamour of the lifestyle, the exclusivity, privacy, and convenience of location within the city [set Beverly Hills apart],” says broker Zanuck, a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, who sold her first property, an Arata Isozaki-designed house in Venice, to Eric Clapton nearly two decades ago. “But it’s very laid-back as well. I’m a jeans and T-shirt kind of girl...” Here, Zanuck’s BH comes to life.

STYLE WATCH

LESS IS BEST THIS SEASON, L.A. TASTEMAKERS ARE TEMPTED BY SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE STYLE.

BY ALDOUS TUCK

Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Although this most famous Renaissance figure preceded the earliest watches by mere decades, his idea has stood the test of time. This fall, Swiss watchmakers are embracing simple and timeless designs: Clean lines, uncomplicated dials, thin and seamless construction, and straightforward materials are taking the market by storm—and speaking to those who crave the uncluttered. Best of all? These finely crafted timepieces will make the right style statement for years to come—both in the boardroom and out on the town. For more watch features and expanded coverage go to la-confidentialmagazine.com/watches-and-jewelry.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first precious-metal Royal Oaks, Audemars Piguet created a series of Royal Oak Extra Thin watches ($55,400) in 18k yellow gold. There are two distinct “Petite Tapisserie” patterned dials, one in the classic blue and another in vintage-inspired champagne. Both feature an ultra-thin, 3.05mm-thick self-winding Manufacture Caliber 2121 movement. 254 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-247-8181; audemarspiguet.com Bulgari set a new record with its Octo Finissimo Automatic ($13,900), the slimmest self-winding watch on the market to date. The Caliber BVL 138 Finissimo mechanical manufacture movement is an outstanding 2.23mm thin—and has a 60-hour power reserve. The case is crafted from sandblasted titanium and houses a titanium dial with PVD-treated hands. It comes

with both a titanium bracelet and alligator strap. Westime Sunset Plaza, 8569 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-289-0808; bulgari.com Crafted in ethical rose gold, the Chopard L.U.C. XPS Twist QF Fairmined ($18,850) blends ethics with aesthetics and technical mastery in an ultra-thin case. The watch, whose slate-gray dial has a stamped sunburst design inspired by gold nuggets, earned the Fleurier Quality Foundation label after undergoing the industry’s most demanding certification protocol. The L.U.C. 96.09-L self-winding movement offers a 65-hour power reserve. Westime, 216 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-8880; chopard.com An instant classic, the Richard Mille RM 67-01 Automatic Extra Flat tonneau ($86,500) boasts an ultrasleek caliber that’s a mere 3.6mm in thickness. Despite its thin profile,

the watch maintains a visual depth, displaying the brand’s iconic skeletonized movement. Each case undergoes more than 215 separate machining operations, as well as extensive hand-brushing and -polishing, before the movement is mounted within its subtle lines.

222 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-285-9898; richardmille.com Introduced at Baselworld, Tudor’s Heritage Black Bay 41 ($2,950) continues the aesthetic tradition of the iconic Black Bay line. The elegant lacquer dial is inspired

by Tudor’s 1950s diving watches, and is complemented by the “snowflake”-style hands introduced in 1969. The flat sapphire crystal and steel case create a clean, minimalist look, which is customized by either a stainless bracelet, leather strap, or camouflage fabric band. Geary’s, 351 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-273-4741; tudorwatch.com

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STYLE TREND Red leather fringe baguette, $3,500, at Fendi.

Dark Saphir spray , $195 for 1.7 oz, by Agonist at Neiman Marcus.

Garnet beaded circle with tassel earring, $490, at Oscar De La Renta.

CRIMSON PIONEERS RED AND BLACK LIGHT UP THE SEASON WITH DRAMATIC FRONTIER STYLE.

BY FAYE POWER Ankle boot in leather, $995, at Tod’s.

Alexander McQueen channeled the Wild West gone mod for his Fall/Winter 2017 show.

Antiquated diamond quad-link ring, $14,000, at Hoorsenbuhs.

Asymmetric wrapeffect crêpe skirt, $450, by La Ligne at Net-a-Porter.

1970s yellow-gold and diamond Snake ring, price upon request, by Fred Leighton at fredleighton.com.

Le Marché des Merveilles watch with stone dial and black leather strap, $980, at Gucci.

Appliqué leather pouch, $690, by Givenchy at Net-a-Porter.

Macy Flames bag in gold, $1,695, at Edie Parker.

Lip color matte in Flame, $54, at Tom Ford.

Envelope bag in oriental poppies embroidery, $1,280,

by M2Malletier at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Boot, $1,680, at Alexander McQueen.

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Pump, $890, at Miu Miu.

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STYLE PROFILE “HOW DO YOU WEAR RED WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE A STREETWALKER? IT’S A FINE LINE TO WALK.” —BRI SCHULZ

A “FASHION E-STAR” IS BORN

Sitting pretty: E-commerce style supernova Bri Schulz brings Euro chic to SoCal’s ladies who shop. INSET, FAR RIGHT: Rocio’s Theodora bag from Scotland ($1,375), carved from a single piece of sustainable acacia wood, available exclusively at briholloway.com.

A few years ago, Laurel Canyon transplant Sabrina “Bri” Schulz, 36, noticed the overwhelming saturation of sameness in luxury fashion: “You could go only one place to buy a Goyard bag,” she says.

“Now you can find it in seven.” So the former Barneys New York exec took things into her own hands. To stock her twoyear-old e-commerce shop, Bri Holloway, Schulz combs Paris Market Week biannually for deluxe

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designers whose original styles feature a special twist.

Think structural handbags carved of sustainable wood (Scotland’s Rocio) and sophisticated leather leggings with lace-up grommets (Denmark’s Utzon).

How’s LA’s fashion sense? “LA is giving New York a run for its money; women really think through what they’re wearing. I wish the men would put more thought into it. At Nobu

I’m like, ‘You’re wearing that?’ It’s perplexing.” The look for fall? “You’re going to see more pantsuits, due to this last election: men’s tailoring in a modern, more sexy way. Pink and red continue to be dominant.

I’m loving capes, and I’m jazzed about houndstooth.”

The latest “It” designer?

“I recently discovered Peter Petrov, an Austrian designer. His tailoring is unbelievable. He’s going to blow up.” What’s next for Bri Holloway? “Clients

are interested in how items can be curated together, so I’m creating a series of webisodes, tutorials, and stories called ‘Style Scout with Bri Holloway,’ looking at how to put a sophisticated twist on macro trends. For example, how do you wear red without looking like a streetwalker? It’s a fine line to walk. It might look great on the runway, but you don’t want to look ridiculous when you show up at Tower Bar for dinner.” briholloway.com

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Forget Lautner, Ain, and FLW Jr.: It was architect Richard Neutra (1892–1970) who most successfully envisioned modern LA in his structures.

Among the most influential modernist architects practicing in America (and, like his contemporary—and close friend and collaborator—Rudolph

Schindler, an Austrian born in Vienna), Neutra completed dozens of buildings in Southern California during the middle of the 20th century, pioneering the International Style along the way. Most known for his residences—including Lovell House (completed in 1929, six years after Neutra moved to

the States) at the base of the Hollywood Hills, Kronish House (1955) on Sunset Boulevard, Singleton House (1959) in Bel-Air, and Kaufmann House (1946), his Palm Springs masterpiece—Neutra also anointed a scattering of civic structures with his long, clean lines and sharp, perpendicular planes,

A starchitect is born: An early career standout for the modern LA architect, RIchard Neutra (inset), Lovell House (built the same year, 1929, that the Austrian became an American citizen) exemplifies the long perpendicular style he’d erect across the city.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY G.E. KIDDER SMITH/CORBIS/VCG VIA GETTY IMAGES (LOVELL HOUSE); NORA SCHUSTER/GETTY IMAGES (NEUTRA).

OPPOSITE PAGE: SLIM AARONS/HULTON ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES (KAUFMANN HOUSE); ANN JOHANSSON/CORBIS VIA GETTY IMAGES (BARSHA HOUSE); SANTI VISALLI/GETTY IMAGES (LOVELL HOUSE)

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most notably the Los Angeles County Hall of Records (1962) in DTLA and the Neutra Office Building (1950) in Silver Lake. The latter served as the architect’s office for his last two decades, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004, and was inaugurated as a museum in 2014. To this day, the 55-year-old Neutra Institute for Survival Through Design, named after the architect’s 1954 book espousing eco-conscious building, lives on in Silver Lake under the stewardship of Neutra’s son, Dion, himself an acclaimed LA-based architect who started training with his father at the age of 11. Through its nonprofit work, the Institute maintains Neutra’s legacy, and reminds the city of the buildings that defined its structural zeitgeist. After all, you can never look too often at a classic… neutra.org

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The Kaufmann House in Palm Springs, built in 1946 for businessman Edgar J. Kaufmann, was a favorite setting for the “Slim Aarons crowd.” below, from left: Lovell House; Barsha House (1938), designed for film editor Leon Barsha, was transplanted from Valley Village to Pacific Palisades in the ‘50s to avoid destruction at the hands of the Hollywood Freeway extension.

TODAY, THE NEUTRA INSTITUTE FOR SURVIVAL THROUGH DESIGN REMINDS THE CITY OF THE BUILDINGS THAT DEFINED ITS STRUCTURAL ZEITGEIST.

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CALIFORNIA DREAMING FORGET THE CAR. WITH A CHIC NEW CITY-ADJACENT HOTEL AND LOTS TO DO IN THE “ZONE,” IT’S TIME TO HOP A TRAIN TO SANTA BARBARA.

BY KATHRYN ROMEYN

Paradise re-found (clockwise from top left): The newly opened Hotel Californian sits in a primo spot between downtown SB and the sea; specialty cocktails and Euro-meets-Cali gourmet fare mark the menu at nearby Somerset Restaurant; a peerless view from the rooftop pool deck of Hotel Californian; the family-friendly MOXI museum invites interaction.

Now is not the time to write off LA’s northern neighbor, Santa Barbara, as a sleepy surf town. The postcard-perfect enclave known as the “American Riviera” has far more than local vino on tap this fall.

For one, there’s the justopened, uberluxe Hotel Californian (36 State St., 805-882-0100; thehotel californian.com). A-list designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard studded the bespoke Moroccan-meets-Spanish Colonial property with more than a million pieces

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of indigenous, custommade tile. Original artwork references Old Hollywood in a wholly modern way, while cobra-like amulets— which represented great wisdom in ancient Egypt— decorate the 121 rooms and suites that boast tile wainscoting, Mascioni linens, mashrabiya paneling, and $3,700 Kallista shower heads.

Sweet.

The exotic Moorish inspiration goes beyond Bullard’s plush, colorsplashed guest rooms.

The grand shared spaces of the circa 1925 hotel (the original façade was preserved)—including a glam ballroom, rooftop pool, and Moroccaninspired spa—also feature his distinctive six-point-star theme. But the designer doesn’t expect guests to stay ensconced in his hideaway, however idyllic.

Says Bullard, “Hotel Californian is perfectly placed at the end of State Street, where the beach and the town intersect, making it a primo location to enjoy all that Santa Barbara has to offer.” On foot, for a change!

Indeed, the hotel’s Funk Zone-centric neighbors include MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (125 State St., 805-770-5000; moxi .org) (Law & Order’s Dick Wolf and wife, Noelle, are major benefactors), which recently opened with 70 interactive family-friendly exhibits, such as a studio where visitors can make soundtracks to Fox Studios film clips. And while the hotel’s twin restos—led by executive chef Alexander La Motte—promise to titillate taste buds, the profusion of dining destinations within

walking distance begs for an extended stay. The months-old Santo Mezcal (119 State St.,805-8833593), just down the street, focuses on fresh seafood and boasts a super-creative mixology program that highlights its namesake and of-themoment spirit. Around the corner, Somerset Restaurant (7 E. Anapamu St., 805-8457112; somsersetsb.com), with chef Lauren Herman (Lucques, A.O.C.) in the kitchen, wows diners with its California farm-to-table fare (all ingredients are exclusively sourced within a 100-mile radius) and European “grand café” atmosphere, which blends white Calacatta marble and zinc tabletops with original 1950s sconces.

Good taste in every sense—like dreamy Santa Barbara itself.

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FACE-OFF TWO PROS GIVE US THE 411 ON THE BEST NEW TECHNIQUES FOR SAVING FACE.

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Harvard alumni, renowned in their fields with a celebrity following, and, yes, good-looking to boot—Dr. Marc Mani and Dr. Karyn Grossman are proof that brains and beauty can coexist. In this friendly feud, we discuss different approaches to facial rejuvenation and compare Dr. Mani’s latest innovative procedure, MIST, to Dr. Grossman’s fêted dermal fillers. The winner? We leave to you to decide...

MARC MANI

Plastic Surgeon What’s MIST? “Minimally Invasive Stromal Transfer—extracting stem cells from a patient’s fat and injecting them under the skin. A similar procedure’s been

“THE MIST PROCEDURE GENERATES NEW BLOOD VESSELS, SO IT’S THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT FILLERS DO.”—dr.

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Stem cell injections vs. dermal fillers: Two LA skincare experts, Dr. Marc Mani (below left) and Dr. Karyn Grossman (below right), go head to head finding the facial fountain of youth.

done overseas but I have a special instrument [and] a proprietary way of injecting [the fat]. I get it spread evenly throughout the face, and in the problem areas like large pores, dark pigments, and fine lines.”

What are MIST’s advantages over fillers?

“I’ve seen many complications [with fillers], particularly under the eyes. It’s like having large breast implants—they put pressure on the breast tissue and thin it out. The same principle applies to delicate areas like the eyelid. MIST uses cells that generate new blood vessels, so it’s the opposite of what fillers do.”

FRONT OF YOU.”—dr.

karyn grossman

What is your most popular procedure?

“The TCF facelift. The people you see that look like they never age—that’s what they’ve had done.”

What’s one other secret to great-looking skin?

“DefenAge—it’s the skincare product I use. It really works!” 9675 Brighton Way, Ste. 340, Beverly Hills, 310-2030511; marcmani.com

removable. And there’s minimal swelling and bruising, and not much down time. In some people, fillers can also stimulate collagen production.”

You’re known for providing a “natural look.” What’s your technique?

“It’s really about analyzing the unique individual in front of you. I believe in having a plethora of options available—with the right combination, fillers can achieve a similar result to more aggressive procedures.”

What are some natural techniques to battle dry skin?

“It’s been in vogue lately to scrub the hell out of your face. That’s actually really damaging. Use a gentle hydrating cleanser with a Clarisonic instead. Or use retinoids that can increase your skin’s natural exfoliation.”

Any other advice for great-looking skin?

“Keep it out of the sun!”

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KARYN GROSSMAN

Dermatologist What are dermal fillers?

“A naturally-derived or synthetic material that’s injected under the skin to improve volume loss, wrinkles, and sagging.”

What are its advantages?

“Fillers are easy—no surgery’s involved.

They’re reversible, so if something goes wrong, it’s

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Tune in at 5:00PM on Sunday, September 17th for the 69th Annual Emmy Awards, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Stephen Colbert will serve as host for the annual celebration of excellence in television, where newcomers such as This Is Us and Westworld will compete against stalwarts like House of Cards and Veep.

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OH, NATUREL! AS THE “CLEAN” BEAUTY TREND WASHES THROUGH L.A., NEW STORES TOUTING NON-TOXIC ARE THE RAGE DU JOUR.

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What was once a pop-up in Venice has evolved into six LA outposts, including a recent SaMo debut, for The Detox Market, a one-stop shop for all-natural beauty products from brands like Tata Harper and RMS Beauty, as well as exclusives from the likes of English vitamin and supplement authority KIKI Health. “Santa Monica has always been a cornerstone of the LA wellness movement,” says founder Romain Gaillard. 1231 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 310-260-0017; thedetoxmarket.com

Non-toxic nail salon Base Coat is opening its second LA location this September, in Fairfax.

“Los Angeles is known for its natural lifestyle, and we wanted to give clients a place where they can be pampered with [natural] products,” says cofounder Ali Elman. Not only is the salon’s curated collection of body care vegan and cruelty-free, but all the polishes are “8-Free,” made without toxic ingredients like formaldehyde. 830 N. Fairfax Ave., LA; basecoatnail salon.com

Canadian wellness company Saje, best known for its plantbased essential oils, recently opened its first LA outpost in Venice Beach. It was a long time coming, says marketing VP Katie Drechsel: When Jean-Pierre and Kate Ross LeBlanc “founded Saje 25 years ago, they dreamed of bringing the company to LA and providing Venice [with] plantbased products.” That and more, including body salts and scrubs!

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All-natural standouts!

BELOW, FROM LEFT: LA-based beauty brand Ilia, whose products are sold at The Detox Market (LEFT AND RIGHT), introduced the Satin Cream Lip Crayon, a lipstick boasting moisture-boosting organic sunflower wax; Saje’s (BOTTOM RIGHT) Refresh Energizing Mist features lemon to brighten the skin and eucalyptus to calm the mind; pure skincare brand Odacité’s Green Ceremony powder-tofoam cleanser (also sold at The Detox Market) is inspired by Japanese tea ceremonies.

STYLE IN VOGUE Well Framed

Artfully unkempt: “Sometimes the beauty of a moment is in the imperfection,” says Val Garland, makeup artist behind the on-trend lips at Giambattista Valli’s Fall runway show. below: Powermatte Lip Pigment, $26, at NARS.

The effortless, feathered eyebrow takes LA by storm.

Just as accents vary from city to city, the same holds true for eyebrow trends.

“Each [region] takes its beauty cues from different places, which makes each look super distinct,” explains Jared Bailey, global brow expert for cosmetics giant Benefit.

And on the West Coast, it’s the feathered brow that’s all the rage. “In LA, styling should look effortless,” says Bailey. “A feathered brow is the simplest way to look effortlessly pulled together, and also hints at a very bohemian vibe.” To pull it off, try Benefit’s Precisely My Brow Pencil ($24) in your true shade to give a base shape, then use the same pencil two shades darker to flick up through the brow toward the hairline. Finish by directing the hair up and out with the brand’s 24-HR Brow Setter ($20, pictured below), a setting gel. 8387 W. 3rd St., LA, 323944-0600; benefit cosmetics.com

BLURRED LINES FALL’S NEW MODERN LIP IS PERFECTLY IMPERFECT. PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUCA CANNONIERI (GIAMBATTISTA VALLI RUNWAY)

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Forget “Instagram lips,” the all-too-ubiquitous look combining lots of lip liner with matte lipstick—this season’s trendiest makeup trend is intentionally unpolished. From Rosie Assoulin to Giambattista Valli to Preen, smudged, blurred, and faded lipstick in an array of red tones was

the star of this fall’s fashion shows, making lived-in pouts en vogue. “Sometimes the beauty and modernity of a moment is in the imperfection,” says makeup artist Val Garland, who created the “just-snogged” lip look for Preen, as well as Giambattista Valli’s patchy, high-voltage gloss.

Garland suggests first applying your lip color as you normally would, then using a fluffy eye-blending blush (or your fingers) to soften the outline of your lip shape. Try the full coverage Powermatte Lip Pigment from NARS ($26; 8412 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-623-1730;

nars.com) and top it with Givenchy’s Gloss Révélateur ($32; Barneys New York, 9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-2764400; barneys.com), a universally shaded lip gloss, at the center of the lips. Says Garland, “This gives you the gloss without the messy outline.”

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"I want to be stretched and do things that scare me a little bit," says Ozark star Laura Linney, here rocking a GG wallpaper print dress, $2,500, and studded leather pumps, $2,290, at Gucci.

THE TALENTED MS. LINNEY Fresh off a Tony-nominated Broadway run in The Little Foxes, the formidable LAURA LINNEY makes a big thrills return to the not-sosmall screen in the new Netflix drama Ozark.

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With four Emmys, four Tony nods, and three Academy Award nominations for projects ranging from Tales of the City to The Big C and John Adams, Laura Linney is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation. Make that any generation. The New York native and Juilliard grad still pushes herself like few others in the Industry—as in her just-wrapped turn in Lillian Hellman’s classic The Little Foxes, where she and costar Cynthia Nixon drew rapturous reviews for swapping leading roles each night. Now it’s back to TV for drama of a different sort: the just-released Netflix original series Ozark, where the 53-year-old costars with series creator Jason Bateman as husband and wife on the run from a drug cartel.

As Linney prepared for the series premiere, she chatted with Los Angeles Confidential about working with Bateman, her proudest career moment, and what thrills her in Hollywood.

You’re in the home stretch of The Little Foxes. How does it feel to be doing your last few shows?

I’m a little in denial about it—if I think about it too much, I get very, very sad. It’s been just a fantastic experience. It’s been hard, and it’s been challenging, and it’s been demanding and frightening, but it’s one of those full-on experiences that you don’t get very often. So I’m going to miss it terribly; I’m going to miss everyone involved.

And next up is Ozark—a very different kind of role. What drew you to it?

It was all about Jason Bateman. I’ve known him over the years,

but as an acquaintance. I’ve always liked him. I’ve always been fascinated by his talent and how he lives his life, and just sort of all things Bateman. So when he asked me to do this, I wasn’t looking to do television, but I wanted to work with him. And because this is really so much his project, and he’s so dedicated to it and so invested in it, I thought that would be a good way to spend my time.

It’s not the most obvious onscreen pairing—you’re known for your dramatic expertise and he’s a comedy pro. What was it like to join forces?

It was no surprise to me that he’s such a great dramatic actor, which he really is. If you are that grounded of a comic—if your comedy comes so much from situation, and its sort of interior timing—there’s a lot there. We had a great time. I find that most comics are more serious, and most serious actors are more comic. There’s sort of an undertow of the other that we have—the opposite undertow.

What excites you about the project?

It has its own sort of tone. There’s been a lot of comparison to Breaking Bad, which is such a fantastic show, but it really does have its own tone. It’s mysterious and it’s dark, and it’s murky. I hope people like it as much as I do.

Netflix also just announced the development of a revival of Tales of the City. That was such a big break for you early on, and so many people are passionate about it.

How do you feel about reentering that world?

It’s going to be wonderful, and I’m very, very curious to see

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“I’VE ALWAYS BEEN FASCINATED BY [JASON BATEMAN'S] TALENT AND HOW HE LIVES HIS LIFE, AND JUST SORT OF ALL THINGS BATEMAN. SO WHEN HE ASKED ME TO DO OZARK, I WANTED TO WORK WITH HIM.”

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“THE THINGS THAT HAVE TURNED OUT REALLY WELL, YOU HAVE SUCH LITTLE CONTROL OVER… [BUT] I CAN ALWAYS TELL WHEN I’M READING A SCRIPT IF MY ACTOR BRAIN IS TURNED ON. IF I JUST CAN’T HELP MYSELF, THEN I KNOW I HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION TO IT.” what they all come up with. And you know it’s not official official; we’ll see if it makes it to the next phase. I hope so.

I told a friend yesterday that I was interviewing you, and he said, “She will always be Mary Ann to me.”

Oh, I just love it when people say that.

How does it feel knowing that Tales role has had such an impact on people?

Tales is, with its enormous heart and its humor and its sort of magical quality, a politically important piece of entertainment. It was necessary at the time; it’s still necessary I feel. It’s one of those pieces of entertainment that helped our culture, and means a lot to a lot of people. I’m always so proud when anybody mentions it. My son’s middle name is Armistead for a reason.

You’ve made very smart choices in your career. What do you look for in a project?

Well, thank you. I try. There are always things that don’t work. The things that have turned out really well, you have such little control over it that some of it is sniffing out just to see if the right elements are involved.

Is there potential for something good happening? Sometimes there’s no reason for it to be good, and it just turns out [that way]. A lot of it is script. What’s the potential of the story? Is it actable? Because a lot of things are not actable. I’ve said this a lot—you get the scripts and they’re not written to be acted, they’re not written to be turned into a piece of entertainment or a piece of art. They’re meant to be greenlit. They’re not written thinking about the actual performance aspect or the production side of it. So I really look to see what’s there, and I can always tell when I’m reading a script if my actor brain is turned on, if I start working on a project before I finish reading the script—if I just can’t help myself, then I know I have to pay attention to it. And then of course the people involved—because even if you have a great script and then you have people who you don’t see eye to eye [with] or you’re just not going to get along, that’s just not fun anymore at my age!

You’re one of the few actors who have moved very fluidly between television, film, and stage. Which is your greatest passion?

It used to always be stage, because I grew up in the theater and I studied the theater, and film and television were the big surprise for me. But the more I do film and television, the more I enjoy it, because they are very separate—your preparation is different and the execution is different.

What’s been the proudest moment of your career so far?

Getting into Juilliard! More than anything, that was the most important thing, as opposed to any job. I could point to five or six jobs that were important and [in which] I grew and I was recognized for the work and all of that. But really, at the end of the day, the most important thing that has happened to me was getting into that school.

You’ve maintained a close connection to Juilliard.

I gave a commencement speech a few years ago, and then I was asked to join the board of the school. So I’m a trustee there, and I try to stick

my head in the drama department as much as I can whenever I have the time. I love being involved there. I love the faculty. I love the students. It’s a place where my concentration sort of works on a different level. And it’s an excellent reminder for me about the core of our work and why we do it.

You have a 3-year-old, Bennett. What’s the most surprising thing you’ve experienced with motherhood?

I think it was just how ready for it I was. You know, I had a child very late in life. It was something I didn’t think was going to happen and then when it did, there’s an extreme sense of gratitude that comes with that—when it almost passes you by and then doesn’t. So I have loved every second of it and continue to, and I’m constantly amazed and delighted and challenged by all of it—even in the moments that people complain about. When Bennett was an infant and I was up with him at 4:30 in the morning and sleep-deprived and all of that, I can remember sitting with him and just having this overwhelming sense of, I’ve wanted to be right here for 20 years, and all of a sudden here I am. The benefit of being an older parent is everyone sort of says, “Oh, your life is going to change,” and I was very ready for my life to change. And they’re just fun—or at least I find being around my child a lot of fun. And it’s challenging. You have the moments where you think, “How do I deal with this? How in the world do I deal with a toddler who doesn’t want to do what I want him to do?” You know, how do you help a human being navigate through the minefield of emotions when they’re first really experiencing them, without being too overbearing? What’s the balance? What’s the right level of involvement as far as helping someone discover all that and then learning how to navigate themselves through it? [It’s] big, important stuff—but I’m having a great time.

With all the acclaim you’ve received over the years, what’s left for you? What are your goals?

My thinking is not as specific as that. I wish it was. It would make a lot of people very happy if I could point to things and say, ‘I want to do that!’ I just want to be better at what I do, and I want to keep learning.

And I want to be stretched and do things that scare me a little bit, and experience the work that all these wonderful playwrights over the decades and centuries have done. You just want to contribute. The arts are important, and it’s worthy of our time to champion [them]. I just feel like there’s so much more to discover.

Are there any talents out there whom you really admire and would love to collaborate with?

There are tons and tons. I hope at one point I get to work with Maggie Smith in some sort of capacity. Or Judi Dench.

If you weren’t an actor, what do you think you’d be doing?

God only knows. I have no idea. I hope I’d be okay [laughs], but I really don’t know if I would be. I am just so grateful I am right where I should be. And I know a lot of people never get to that place, so I certainly don’t take that for granted, ever.

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Chocolate and houndstooth wool melton coat, $3,850, camel cashmere and mohair sweater dress worn as scarf, $1,775, camel Belinda suede boot, $895, and Saddle vachetta leather belt, $290, all by Michael Kors Collection at Michael Kors, Beverly Hills; cotton knee-highs in black, $33, at Wolford, Beverly Hills; belt, stylist’s own.

Wool cloth and cashmere coat, $5,450, at Chanel, Beverly Hills; Silk plisse blouse, $1,190, by Akris at Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills; Satin convertible bra, $128, by Fleur du Mal at Barneys New York, The Grove; Ivory pleated wool gabardine trouser, $1,190, at Oscar de la Renta, Beverly Hills; Slidy Viv Visone sandals, $3,750, by Roger Vivier at Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills.

Thick asymmetric Ribs pullover, price upon request, and Limitless ankle boots, price upon request, both at Louis Vuitton, Beverly Hills; Barbados bottom, $109, by Melissa Odabash at Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills; Igby cream scarf, $295, by Eugenia Kim at Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills.

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Double-breasted coat in washed camel wool, $3,290, at Bottega Veneta, Beverly Hills; Exquis bodysuit with a structured bustier-style straight neckline, $415, at Eres, Beverly Hills; The X ring in 18K rose gold, $4,345, The X ring in 18K blackened white gold, $4,895, and The X ring in 18K yellow gold with black diamonds, $4,345, all by Eva Fehren at Barneys New York, Beverly Hills; Wholeness signet ring, $3,495, by Foundrae at Broken English, Santa Monica.

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Long camel wool coat, $5,850, at Fendi, Beverly Hills; camel cady crêpe wool formal ’70s pants with web detail, $1,350, at Gucci, Beverly Hills; Wholeness signet ring, $3,495, by Foundrae at Broken English, Santa Monica; Split Layer ring in gold, $95, and Screw cuff ring in 14K gold, $350, both at Miansai, LA.

Havana check tailoring Berry dress, $1,735, with similar styles at Stella McCartney, West Hollywood; wool double-breasted chalk-stripe coat with pockets, $3,090, at Max Mara, Beverly Hills; Wholeness signet ring, $3,495, by Foundrae at Broken English, Santa Monica; Screw cuff bracelet in gold, $200, and modern Screw cuff bracelet in gold, $200, both at Miansai, LA.; Alice platform ankle boot, $1,400, at Marc Jacobs, LA.

Single-breasted man’s jacket, $2,390, by Victoria Beckham at victoriabeckham.com; demi soft-cup bralette, $125,

by Araks at Barneys New York, Beverly Hills; navy blue wool pleated trousers, $1,900, by Delpozo at delpozo.com; black powder-coated and freshwater pearl earrings, $695, by Ellery at ellery.com.

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by Ellery at ellery.com; wool long double-breasted cape coat, $3,090, at Max Mara, Beverly Hills; bandeau bra, $88, and high-waist bottom, $45, both by Fleur du Mal at Barneys New York, The Grove.

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Wool dress, $890, at Salvatore Ferragamo, Beverly Hills; Stone silk tissue-weight Nepali knit turtleneck, $595,

by Prabal Gurung at Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills; leather beret, $800, at Dior, Beverly Hills; Chain bootie, $595, at BOSS, Beverly Hills; Wholeness signet ring, $3,495, by Foundrae at Broken English, Santa Monica; Screw cuff bracelet in gold, $200, and modern Screw cuff bracelet in gold, $200, both at Miansai, LA.

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LABEL ON FIRE

Lighting up the runway with irreverent sensuality and a bold sense of wonder, designer Alessandro Michele has Gucci burning through the fine fashion firmament.

by RACHEL FELDER

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“I am trying to cause a little revolution, a different way to talk about beauty and sexiness,” Alessandro Michele said upon his appointment as Gucci’s creative director in 2015, a sensibility seen throughout the house’s recent Fall/ Winter collections (this page and opposite page).

FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS, GUCCI HAS SET THE FASHION WORLD ABLAZE. And to many of its fans, the brand’s amazing popularity— marked by waiting lists for its most buzzed-about items, with velvet-roped lines of shoppers snaking outside its flagship US boutiques, as well as a global sales spike of more than 40 percent through the first half of 2017—--can be attributed to one man: Creative Director Alessandro Michele.

Michele, a 44-year-old native of Rome, has infused the Gucci line with a theatrical sense of confidence that’s hard to resist, from clothing featuring brash, colorful prints to shoes and bags accentuated with unexpected flourishes like fur or embroidery. A key element of its current success has been the familiarity of certain details, like horse-bit toggles and thick red and green piping, that come straight from the brand’s archives—although their current versions have been spunkily updated for the day’s zeitgeist. As Michele told Vogue in 2015, soon after his appointment to his current role, “I am trying to cause a little revolution inside the company—to push another language, a different way to talk about beauty and sexiness.”

The house was founded in Florence nearly a century ago, in 1921, with an initial focus—like Prada, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and other now-iconic high-end brands—on luggage and leather goods. After several successful decades, Gucci’s popularity was amplified in the 1950s and ’60s when celebrities began to embrace new items like rigid top-handled purses and golden belt buckles in the shape of large capital G’s, oriented, like the faces of Janus, back to back. In that era, the brand became virtually synonymous with a glitzy, glamorous, international lifestyle. “It was very identifiable,” says Cameron Silver, a fashion historian and founder of the vintage retailer Decades. “It identified that aesthetic of a very jet-set traveler. The bamboo handle and the double-G motif are iconic.”

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just a source of luxury accessories. Under designer Tom Ford—who joined the company as creative director in 1990, initially overseeing women’s clothing design and gradually transitioning into a larger, more unisex design role—the brand began to focus as much on clothing for women and men as on accessories. Ford’s pieces were distinguished by an overt, ultraconfident sexiness. “He gets there and injects an almost American, Halston-like DNA into Gucci, and there’s this spectacular revival,” says Silver. The brand became highly fashionable again, with memorable pieces like extra-trim women’s tuxedos, cut in velvet and designed to be worn without a shirt underneath, a look still emblematic of the period.

Ford stayed at the house (ultimately also overseeing design at Yves Saint Laurent, which shares ownership with Gucci) until 2004, when he left, along with Gucci Group CEO Domenico De Sole, a key champion of both Ford and the brand. The designs of his successor, Frida Giannini, lacked the assertive oomph that had become a component of Gucci’s appeal. “The clothes lost a bit of their sensuality,” says Ken

FLOWER POWER Alessandro Michele’s touch reaches from fashion to fragrance with another striking creation for fall: Gucci Bloom (100ml for $124), a confident and complex floral scent that reinvigorates the house’s storied fragrance heritage.

Jasmine, one of Bloom’s most prominent notes, is complemented by rarer aromas, like that of the flower of the Rangoon creeper, which has never before been used in a perfume. Grown in southern India, the blossom opens at dusk, gradually deepening in color from white to pink to a deep red. Gucci Bloom similarly evolves as you wear it, from an initial floral scent to a more intense, earthier tone that’s especially suited to fall.

The fragrance is bolder and less delicate than the brand’s other women’s offerings, like Eau de Gucci (which debuted in 1993 with its mix of citrus, tuberose, and lily of the valley) and Envy (a fresher, grassier fragrance introduced in 1997). Bloom is, essentially, a perfume for Michele’s modern woman: feminine and beautiful but never predictable or shy.

(Appropriately, actress Dakota Johnson, artist Petra Collins, and model Hari Nef are at the center of Bloom’s ad campaign.)

While the company introduced its first perfume, Gucci No. 1, in 1974, and has had international success in the arena ever since, it has increased its focus on fragrance over the last decade, unveiling more scents than ever before, like 2009’s clean, youthful Flora and, in 2010, the bold Gucci Guilty. But Bloom is the only perfume with Michele’s thorough input and imprint. To create its powerful floral blend, he worked with revered perfumer Alberto Morillas, whose résumé includes Calvin Klein’s CK One and Cartier’s Panthère de Cartier. The result, like most of Gucci’s offerings, seems to bridge a gap, appealing as much to a sophisticated socialite who’s been a Gucci fan for decades as it does to a young woman, newer to Gucci, heading out for a night on the town.

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Downing, fashion director at Neiman Marcus. “That Gucci guy and girl want to be noticed. They’re attentiongetting—they are not wallflowers, and they want clothes that have a real sexiness to them.”

And so early 2015 saw the installation of a new creative director, Alessandro Michele, who had quietly worked on the Gucci design team since being hired by Ford in 2002. His take on Gucci’s sexiness is empowered and modern, exemplified by the fluid cut of a boldly printed dress, or the transparent fabric on an otherwise straightforward, high-neck blouse. But the real power of Michele’s designs comes from being rooted in the brand’s most identifiable motifs, reworked in a quirky and confident way that makes them modern but still indelible; often the designs’ over-the-top impact anoints them with true statement-piece status.

“There’s the great love of tradition in a very audacious way, where he has taken the sensibility of heritage and love of things that feel very recognizable and he’s twisted them in a way that makes them feel übercool and of-themoment,” says Downing. Case in point: Michele’s reinterpretations of Gucci’s popular loafers, embellished with embroidered designs or giant faux pearls and updated with a clunky high heel and—in what might well be the most copied shoe of the last few years—lined with fur and turned into a leather backless slide.

“ALESSANDRO DOESN’T CREATE FASHION FOR THE SAKE OF A TREND; HE CREATES COLLECTIBLES. THAT PUTS A LOT OF JOY IN THE CUSTOMER’S HEART.”— ken downing “The chord that Alessandro’s really struck is that there’s an enormous love for the idea of Gucci,” Downing adds.

“That’s a love that began when Tom Ford took over that fêted house decades ago, and as the house began to fall from favor, it left behind many loyalists to the Gucci brand who were truly yearning for something exceptional.”

The timing of Michele’s promotion couldn’t have been better. As Lisa Aiken, retail fashion director at Neta-Porter, explains, “Alessandro’s first collection came at a point when actually everything was a little more stripped back. We were coming off the back of what was termed ‘normcore,’ so it brought back this quite romantic vision of what fashion could be. It inspired a much more emotional reaction.” In early 2015, the first presentations of Michele’s creations—a group of men’s pieces that he famously whipped up in just a few days, followed by womenswear a month later—garnered raves from both the

INSIDE JOB Alessandro Michele’s assertive trademarks aren’t limited to Gucci’s sturdy-heeled shoes or jackets with expertly cut sleeves. The brand recently unveiled Gucci Décor, a collection of items designed to adorn living rooms and dressing tables while sharing the vibrancy that has come to distinguish his wearable pieces. “He loves abundance,” says Neiman Marcus’s Ken Downing. “[He has an] ability to create this romantic, effusive abundance that captures the imagination and draws you in.”

That extravagant sensibility lends itself especially well to décor; it’s easy to imagine a single statement piece accenting an otherwise understated room. The collection includes ornamental pillows, trays, richly lacquered chairs with embroidered cushions, and small tables, all made in Italy. It features many of

press and shoppers, who responded viscerally to his spunky retro-inspired prints, his elegant draping, and a broad color palette that included brights, neutrals, and muted shades of mustard, olive, and maroon.

Unlike some fine fashion pieces that evoke an emotional reaction in their buyers, Michele’s items are of-the-moment but don’t feel as if they’ll go out of style next season, plus they sell for a price that’s admit-

tedly high but less astronomical than other brands. “Alessandro doesn’t create fashion for the sake of a trend; he creates collectibles,” says Downing. “In general terms, of all of the brands that hang in the luxury spectrum, it is a lot of look for the money you’re spending. That puts a lot of joy in the customer’s heart.”

In his handful of seasons as creative director, Michele has offered new iterations of some of the designs that have most resonated with Gucci’s fans, from boldly printed dresses and separates to white leather sneakers covered with serpents or bright crimson flowers. “I love the fact that he is evolving and developing rather than starting fresh every season,” says Net-a-Porter’s Aiken. “That gives women the sense of ‘Actually, I’m going to purchase this; it is an investment, it has longevity, it’s going to feel relevant for seasons to come because he isn’t radicalizing every season with something new.’”

She adds, “I think he’s being very smart.”

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In good company (from above): Actor Alessandro Borghi, photographer Ryan McGinley, artist Trevor Andrew (who collaborated on last year’s GucciGhost capsule collection), musician Olly Alexander, actor Jared Leto, and Gucci President and CEO Marco Bizzarri attend the house’s Spring/Summer 2017 show during Milan’s Men’s Fashion Week; Michele accompanied (and dressed) actress Dakota Johnson, one of the faces of the Gucci Bloom campaign, to this year’s Met Gala in New York City.

Michele’s bold signatures: embroidered images of animals, such as slithering serpents or roaring lions; the use of rich velvet; and a vivid palette that includes colors immutably associated with Gucci’s heritage, like crimson red and bright green.

Among the line’s standouts are the deeply scented candles encased in decorative porcelain vessels (which are designed to be keepsakes long after the fragrant wax has burned off). The elegant containers are made by Richard Ginori, a centuries-old producer of china, founded, like Gucci, in Florence. Ginori is, not coincidentally, owned by the same parent company, and for the last few years Michele has overseen that brand’s creative direction in addition to his duties at Gucci. 347 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-278-3451; gucci.com

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HOW DID TWO HOSPITALITY HONCHOS MAKE CATCH LA THE HOTTEST THING SINCE, WELL, CATCH NYC? BY MICHAEL VENTRE

What works in New York doesn’t always work in LA, and vice versa, especially when it comes to dining out—food, service, and vibe are often as disparate as “Fuhgettaboutit!” and “Have a peaceful day!” But somehow, Gotham restaurateurs Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm have achieved epicurean détente between the East and West Coast via Catch, their WeHo buzz hive situated on a rooftop at Melrose and San Vicente.

The brand has been a foodie magnet in their NYC Meatpacking District location, as well as in Dubai and Mexico’s Playa del Carmen. The LA version has similarly busted out big, despite some initial concerns. “I thought it would have taken us longer to reach all the people in the city, and that there would have been a much slower buildup,” Remm explains.

“But it was immediate.”

Mind-blowing seafood is the lure.

And while the place has flourished via its vibrant bar scene and a young, celeb-y clientele, Catch LA starts with with the basics. “First and foremost, get the food and service right,” says Birnbaum. “We’re very conscious of that. Maybe it’s because we came out of the nightclub business, but we weren’t worried about the vibe. We have vibe coming out of our eyeballs.”

The partners recently sold 50 percent of their EMM Group to Tilman Fertitta, so look for expansions to other buzzy locales. But for now, LA has a trophy-sized Catch. 8715 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323-347-6060; catchrestaurants.com/catchla

Through the roof!

Partners Mark Birnbaum and Eugene Remm preside over LA’s in-crowd at their new dining hot spot, Catch LA. CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW: The restaurant’s popular ceviche, central bar, and Trap Queen cocktail.

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A+D Located in Downtown’s Arts District, A+D is the only LA-based museum that continuously exhibits progressive architecture and design. 900 E. Fourth St., LA, 213-346-9734; aplusd.org

BLUM & POE Set in an unlikely location, between Culver City and Mid-LA, Blum & Poe, part of an international trio of contemporary galleries, is LA’s premier destination for abstract art.

2727 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 310-836-2062; blumandpoe.com

THE BOX This Arts District gallery features an international roster of contemporary artists working in painting, photography, and sculpture, many of whom have featured work (and repped the gallery) at the London and New York Frieze and Art Basel Miami Beach art fairs. 805 Traction Ave., LA, 213-6251747; theboxla.com

THE BROAD Discover prominent postwar and

contemporary art at The Broad, a sprawling, 120,000-square-foot museum founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad to showcase their expansive private collection. 221 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-232-6200; thebroad.org

GAGOSIAN GALLERY Part of a global network of 15 galleries, Gagosian was introduced to LA in the ’80s and has been a destination for premier modern and contemporary art ever since. 456 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-271-9400; gagosian.com

THE GETTY CENTER Perched atop a hill overlooking its famed Central Garden, The Getty Center offers exquisite European and American art against a backdrop of modern design and breathtaking city views. 1200 Getty Center Dr., LA, 310-440-7300; getty.edu

GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY Seated majestically atop Mount Hollywood, the iconic Griffith Observatory offers guests a close look at the cosmos through telescopes, exhibits, and live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. 2800 E.

Observatory Road, LA, 213-473-0800; griffithobservatory.org

HAMMER MUSEUM The most high-profile of UCLA’s three public arts institutions, Westwood’s Hammer Museum features cuttingedge lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and musical performances in addition to a rotating roster of internationally renowned exhibitions.

10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 310-4437000; hammer.ucla.edu

N E W HAUSER WIRTH & SCHIMMEL The LA location of international contemporary and modern art gallery Hauser & Wirth, this recent Downtown arrival also boasts the city’s first Artbook bookstore, a Book & Printed Matter Lab gallery space for its publishing arm, and open-air gardens and courtyards.

INSIDER TIP: Cap off a visit with lunch at onsite restaurant Manuela, which adapts locally sourced produce to a menu celebrating the American South. 901 E. 3rd St., LA, 213-9431620; hauserwirthschimmel.com

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of 18th- and 19th-century British and French art, this research and education nonprofit (more properly known as the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens) boasts rare books and manuscripts and more than 120 acres of gardens and grounds.

INSIDER TIP: Head to the Huntington Art Gallery for a look at Thomas Gainsborough’s rococo masterpiece, The Blue Boy (1770). 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, 626-405-2100; huntington.org

LACMA Standing as the largest art museum on the West Coast, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art offers Angelenos a look at more than 120,000 works, spanning from antiquity to the present day. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 323-857-6000; lacma.org

LOS ANGELES MUSIC CENTER One of the nation’s largest performing arts centers, this celebrated venue includes the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theatre, and Mark Taper Forum. 135 N. Grand Ave., LA, 213-972-0777; musiccenter.org

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This NYC-based contemporary art gallery planted its LA flag with a splash, renovating (with local architecture firm Standard) a mammoth, 50,000-square-foot former factory into an arts complex of exhibition spaces, artists’ studios, and project rooms, just across the Los Angeles River from Downtown’s Arts District. 300 S. Mission Road, LA, 323-406-2587; maccarone.net

MOCA

As part of the mega SoCal art initiative “Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA” this fall, MOCA presents “Anna Maria Maiolino,” the Brazilian artist’s first major US museum retrospective, covering her vast career through the lens of Brazilian history and every postwar art movement of the last century to the present.

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Housing significant and challenging contemporary art created after 1940, MOCA offers an ambitious program of exhibitions and educational programs. 250 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-626-6222; moca.org

NIGHT GALLERY Housed in a 6,200-square-foot warehouse just north of a tangle of railroad junctions at the southern edge

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of Downtown, industrial-chic Night Gallery (founded in a Lincoln Heights strip mall in 2010) continues to blaze an avant-garde trail through the LA gallery scene—and remains a bustling late-night hangout for the city’s top young artists and curators. 2276 E. 16th St., LA, 323-589-1135; nightgallery.com

REGEN PROJECTS A Hollywood gallery mainstay since its 1989 founding, Regen Projects exhibits sculptures, paintings, installations, and prints from some of the world’s most renowned contemporary artists, including Doug Aitken, Anish Kapoor, and Richard Prince. 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 310-276-5424; regenprojects.com

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VENUS OVER LOS ANGELES While Venus’s NYC exhibition space focuses on established artists, its 14,500square-foot DTLA gallery trains its eye ahead (naturally) on the lesser-known, more emerging artists influencing the cultural zeitgeist of LA and beyond.

INSIDER TIP: Look out for the gallery’s outstanding exhibition publications.

601 S. Anderson St., LA, 323-980-9000; venusovermanhattan.com

DINING ALIMENTO A soulful Italian restaurant with small and large plates, Alimento is also known for its handcrafted pastas and extensive wine list. 1710 Silver Lake Blvd., LA, 323-928-2888; alimentola.com

ANIMAL

Nestled in the heart of Beverly Hills, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts offers first-rate theater, dance, and music in a magnificent 70,000-square-foot venue. 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-246-3800; thewallis.org

Helmed by the forerunners of contemporary/minimalist LA dining, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, Animal specializes in snout-to-tail tapas and exotic meats, offal, and charcuterie in a trendy, sparsely decorated room.

Don’t forget to check out the famous chicken liver toast, signature roasted marrowbone, and quirky desserts.

435 N. Fairfax Ave., LA, 323-7829225; animalrestaurant.com

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BESTIA

In a gallery-saturated Downtown Arts District, Wilding Cran sets itself apart by featuring two exhibition spaces: a main gallery representing its core group artists, and a second, called Unit B, that serves as a creative project space, often hosting residencies for experimental (and non-Angeleno) artists. 939 S. Santa Fe Ave., LA, 213-553-9190; wildingcran.com

Head downtown to Bestia, a multiregional Italian dining destination helmed by the husband-and-wife team of chef Ori Menashe and pastry chef Genevieve Gergis. 2121 E. Seventh Pl., LA, 213-514-5724; bestiala.com

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SPRÜTH MAGERS

The renowned German gallery debuted its only US outpost in LA last year, making a kunst mark on Miracle Mile (across the street from LACMA) with its roster of more than 60 German and American modern and contemporary artists, including David Ostrowski, Analia Saban, Ryan Trecartin, Frank Stella, and Bernd & Hilla Becher. 5900 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 323-634-0600; spruethmagers.com

and exceptional service in a vibrant yet intimate setting that seems lifted straight out of Paris. Expect French classics, a commanding raw bar, and a masterful (and local) wine list that would be at home in chef Thomas Keller’s three-Michelin-star French Laundry. 235 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-271-9910; thomaskeller.com

BOUCHON Nestled in the heart of Beverly Hills, Bouchon offers authentic bistro fare

N E W CAFÉ GRATITUDE V EGA N This vegan favorite debuted its fourth LA location this spring. With inventive plant-based dishes and the famous “gratitude mantra” service from the waitstaff, CG is an only-in-LA experience for the stomach—and spirit.

INSIDER TIP: Get “bountiful” with the yummy blackened tempeh bolognese.

419 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 424-389-1850; 639 N. Larchmont Blvd., LA, 323-580-6383; 300 S. Santa Fe Ave., LA, 213-929-5580; 512 Rose Ave., Venice, 424-231-8000; cafegratitude.com

CECCONI’S Internationally renowned, celeb-fave Cecconi’s serves Northern Italian dishes in a modern-chic setting on the buzzy corner of Melrose Avenue and Robertson Boulevard. 8764 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-432-2000; cecconiswesthollywood.com

CHURCH & STATE An Arts District gem with industrial digs and expressive cocktails, Church & State is known for its traditional French bistro fare, including steak frites, tarte flambée, and profiteroles with chocolate sauce. Don’t miss the escargot—baked in butter, herbs, and plenty of garlic, and nestled in individual pastry-topped pots. It’s refined bistro cooking at its best.

INSIDER TIP: The only place to get great cassoulet in LA! 1850 Industrial St., LA, 213-405-1434; churchand statebistro.com SoCal veggie fave Café Gratitude comes to Canon Drive with a soulfully pristine space and, well, uplifting cocktails such as I Am a Star (right), exclusive to the BH location.

CRAIG’S Known for its honey-truffle chicken, this elegant West Hollywood eatery is also a hot spot for celebrity sightings.

8826 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-276-1900; craigs.la

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With its ivy-covered terrace and flower-filled dining room, plus an extensive menu that nods to numerous cuisines, The Ivy is the perfect LA date-night spot. 113 N. Robertson Blvd., LA, 310-274-8303; theivyrestaurants.com

Celebrity chef Tal Ronnen serves up unconventional Mediterranean vegan cuisine in an upscale setting.

8284 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-7829245; crossroadskitchen.com

CUT True to its name, this Wolfgang Puck steak house, located within The Beverly Wilshire, is a cut above.

9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-8500; wolfgangpuck.com

DAN TANA’S A Hollywood landmark, Dan Tana’s serves mega-sized Italian classics amid checkered tablecloths and red leather booths. 19071 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-2759444; dantanasrestaurant.com

FAITH & FLOWER Crystal chandeliers, a teeming list of absinthes, and tufted nooks set the romantic, throwback tone at this vintage-inspired Downtown restaurant, where chef Michael Hung serves up rustic ceviches, salads, and pastas, as well as adventurous shared plates and fiery (literally…) craft cocktails. 705 W. Ninth St., LA, 213-239-0642; faithandflowerla.com

GJELINA A Venice staple since its 2008 opening, this favorite Westside brunch spot focuses on veggieloaded farm-to-table plates. 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310-4501429; gjelina.com

JON & VINNY’S A casual favorite, Jon & Vinny’s treats visitors to pastas and hand-tossed pizzas in an LA-cool environment.

INSIDER TIP: Order the can’t-miss meatballs. 412 N. Fairfax Ave., LA, 323-334-3369; jonandvinnys.com

LUCQUES From award-winning chef Suzanne Goin and notable sommelier Caroline Styne, Lucques is the stop for elevated California cuisine. 8474 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323-655-6277; lucques.com

MASTRO’S Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, celeb-favorite Mastro’s is known for classic steaks, martinis, and live music

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(dancing encouraged!). 246 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-8782; mastrosrestaurants.com

N E W MATTHEW KENNEY NM V E G A N The latest addition to plant-based pioneer Matthew Kenney’s growing food empire, this café offers vibrant, fresh fare in a casual atmosphere on the third floor of luxurious Neiman Marcus, where Kenney turns avocado toast and heirloom tomato lasagna into carefully crafted vegan plates.

INSIDER TIP: The cookies with warm almond milk make a perfect break-from-shopping treat. 9700 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900; matthewkenneycuisine.com

MAUDE Star chef Curtis Stone curates a monthly tasting menu, using seasonal ingredients, at the intimate Maude in the heart of Beverly Hills.

212 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-859-3418; mauderestaurant.com

NIGHT + MARKET A bustling resto with kitschy digs and spicy fare, Night + Market is known for its traditional Thai street foods and coconut-milk ice cream sandwiches.

INSIDER TIP: Complement your meal with chef Kris Yenbamroon’s signature sticky rice and assemble a mouthful by hand. 9043 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-275-9724; nightmarketsong.com

NOBU MALIBU The view from Nobu Malibu is almost as acclaimed as the waterfront restaurant’s sky-high-quality sushi.

22706 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, 310-317-9140; noburestaurants.com

OFFICINE BRERA With its handsome mingling of brick, leather, and wood, this Arts District trattoria’s soaring, window-lined dining room plays host to an extensive Italian menu featuring specialty ingredients—think lardo, venison, Gorgonzola, squid ink, white truffles, and prime beef. 1331 E. Sixth St., LA, 213-553-8006; officinebrera.com

WHO: Founder and design director of high-end floral studio Grand Eclair (9100 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 424-335-0020; grandeclair .com). SEEDS OF INSPIRATION: “I gain much inspiration from [installation artist] Rebecca Louise Law’s abstract outlook and floral designs. She inspired me to use more than just flowers in my designs, which is why you see many dried or organic materials in my work.”

‘OUI’ TO WINE: “Heritage Fine Wines (467 N. Canon Dr., Beverly

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Hills, 310-888-8042; heritagebeverlyhills.com) feels like home. The

Inspired by Mexico, chef Chandra Gilbert offers customers haute vegan cuisine made with ingredients sourced from local organic farms. 8905 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 323978-2170; graciasmadreweho.com

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IL PASTAIO

art. I just love to browse and take it all in.” HIDDEN TREASURE:

Snag a table outside of Il Pastaio, part of the Drago family of top-notch Italian restaurants, for primo people watching in the heart of Beverly Hills.

400 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-205-5444; giacominodrago.com

“e. baldi (375 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-248-2633; ebaldi.com)

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or one of their biodynamic French wines after a crazy day.” DIVINE DESIGN: “Michael Aram (157 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 424-527-0060; michaelaram.com) is filled with extraordinary objects, from tableware to furniture, that shift between fine and decorative

is located on one of the busiest streets in the Golden Triangle, [but] it feels as though it is still a hidden secret with its simple, quiet elegance and upscale cuisine.”—charles trepany

special ticketing system for its hard-to-get reservations. 716 Highland Ave., LA, 323-468-8915; troismec.com

UNION Helmed by chef Bruce Kalman, Union serves traditional Northern Italian fare in an upscale, 50-seat space. 37 E. Union St., Pasadena, 626-795-5841; unionpasadena.com The John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, which was originally constructed almost a century ago, is newly restored and drawing in Angelenos again for dance, theater, film, and family fare in one of LA’s most historic (and publicly owned!) venues.

2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., LA, 323-461-3673; fordtheatres.org

THE POLO LOUNGE This LA institution, nestled inside the historic Beverly Hills Hotel, is an A-list hot spot famous for its McCarthy salad, chocolate soufflés, and Sunday jazz brunch. 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-887-2777; dorchestercollection.com

PROVIDENCE Chef Michael Cimarusti’s dedication to sustainability and fresh ingredients makes uber-fancy Providence a top LA destination for seafood lovers.

5955 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-4604170; providencela.com

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RÉPUBLIQUE Communal tables, modern French fare, plus a bakery and cocktail bar make République a truly unique bistro. 624 S. La Brea Ave., LA, 310-362-6115; republiquela.com

176 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-385-0880; wolfgangpuck.com

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SPICE AFFAIR

With a posh dining room and amalgamated old and new Indian cuisine, Spice Affair is known for its market-fresh produce and lavish lounge. Start with the tandoorsmoked pineapple quenchers (lamb-stuffed turnovers) and continue with classic curries and biryanis.

INSIDER TIP: Don’t miss weekend brunch, featuring bottomless Champagne! 50 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-683-4286; spice-affair.com

TASTING KITCHEN This hip, upscale eatery has quickly become a Venice staple thanks to its market-fresh menu of large and small plates, seasonal cocktails, and generous roster of perfectly cooked pastas. Its bustling weekend brunch, featuring lemon-curd preserves and chocolate-almond bostock, is not to be missed. 1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd., LA, 310-392-6644; thetastingkitchen.com

TROIS MEC SPAGO BEVERLY HILLS Head to celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant for highstyle farm-to-table dining, including his star dish: Austrian Wiener schnitzel.

This (recently renovated) major venue in Inglewood boasts a “star-filled” LED ceiling, creating a theatrical effect, and hosts star performers on its massive stage.

3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, 310-330-7300; fabulousforum.com

THE GREEK THEATRE An expansive venue located in scenic Griffith Park, this LA institution hosts some of the biggest names in entertainment. 2700 N. Vermont Ave., LA, 844-524-7335; lagreektheatre.com

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REDBIRD A native Angeleno, chef Neal Fraser uses LA’s multiculturalism as muse for Redbird’s eclectic American cuisine. 114 E. Second St., LA, 213-788-1191; redbird.la

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Hidden behind a nondescript façade in a Highland Avenue strip mall, the oh-so-chic Trois Mec offers a constantly changing five-course tasting menu, and operates on a

Centered around a massive redwood tree, this historic multilevel space in Downtown celebrates California’s “golden age of cafeterias” and features creative cocktails in five differently themed bars, plus hidden nooks decked out in fanciful style.

Popular treasures include its ornate wooden furniture, an impressive collection of vintage stuffed animals, and a hidden ice cave. 648 S. Broadway, LA, 213-627-1673; cliftonsla.com

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Indulge in a retro-glamorous night of dinner, drinks, and dancing at the new supper club Delilah. An LA golden-era throwback, this swankychic lounge provides a hybrid of modern and traditional takes on American “soulful” food in an ornate Art Deco setting. And just like fancy Hollywood clubs of yore, guests enjoy exquisite live acts after dinner—with bottle service and specialty crafted cocktails, of course.

INSIDER TIP: Don’t miss Sunday jazz night with a full live band starting at 8:30 pm. 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323-745-0600; delilahla.com

Concertgoers can stargaze (and picnic!) while catching some of music’s biggest acts—not to mention the LA Philharmonic—at this historic open-air amphitheater with a top-notch sound system. 2301 Highland Ave., LA, 323-850-2000; hollywoodbowl.com

L.A. LIVE The Microsoft Theater (formerly known as The Nokia Theater) and Staples Center are just two of the mega-venues housed within this sprawling outdoor entertainment complex, which hosts the AMAs, ESPYs, Emmys, countless A-list music acts, and more. 800 Olympic Blvd., LA, 866-548-3452; lalive.com

THE SAYERS CLUB Enjoy handcrafted pizza and intimate performances from emerging stars at this legendary, SBE-owned Hollywood club. 1645 Wilcox Ave., LA, 323-8718233; sbe.com/thesayersclub

TROUBADOR Grungy-yet-cool Sunset Strip mainstay the Troubadour has been consistently named one of the best rock clubs in the country by Rolling Stone. 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-276-1158; troubadour.com

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THE WILTERN

Built in the 1920s, the Fonda Theatre is a beloved venue that has featured performances from The Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder to Katy Perry. 6126 Hollywood Blvd., LA, 323-464-6269; fondatheatre.com

Catch the year’s hottest pop and rock acts perform at this historic, Art Deco-style theater on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue. 3790 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 213-388-1400; wiltern.com

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SHOP... AND SPARKLE! OUR GUIDE TO LOOKING YOUR BEST IN TINSELTOWN

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The Peoples choice: To mark their big 3-0 this fall, Oliver Peoples launched a new collection and new campaign, “Desert Stories” (HERE, LEFT, AND BOTTOM LEFT), photographed by legendary lensman Peter Lindbergh. BELOW: The home store on Sunset Strip.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER LINDBERGH (CAMPAIGN); COURTESY OF OLIVER PEOPLES (STORE)

Back in the ’80s, when fashion trends were all about futuristic styles and bold colors, Oliver Peoples did the unthinkable—it looked to the past, “challenging the ostentatious eyewear trends of the era with its decidedly classic aesthetic,” says creative director Giampiero Tagliaferri. Three decades later, the LA brand’s latest blast to the past has resulted in a nostalgic yet celebratory 30th anniversary collection, which features relaunches of its iconic ’80s styles in 18k gold and hand-engraved feather filigree.

Oliver Peoples has always been an embodiment of Los Angeles culture, incorporating elements of the city into its designs, a sensibility reflected in this year’s monumental campaign with illustrious photographer Peter Lindbergh. “Desert Stories” features striking black-and-white photographs set against the powerful spare landscape of the Mojave Desert. Tagliaferri says the project “encapsulates a Californian’s tendency to follow their curiosities, stray from the beaten path, and create unforgettable moments in the most remarkable places.” Retro and cool—and perfectly synonymous with the city—Oliver Peoples will undoubtedly remain a Los Angeles fashion staple for the next thirty years.

Perhaps their motto still says it best: “Never a trend, always in style.” 8642 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-657-2553; oliverpeoples.com

The SOURCE: STYLE FASHION AMERICAN RAG Stylish outpost American Rag is a local favorite, with a wide selection of clothing for men and women ranging from vintage finds to designer duds, nestled inside a modern, inviting space with a casual feel. 150 S. La Brea Ave., LA, 323-935-3154; americanrag.com

BARNEYS NEW YORK Shop this luxury department store for designer clothing and accessories by Alexander Wang, Christian Louboutin, Lanvin, Moncler, and many more.

9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400; barneys.com

CHURCH Founders Rodney Burns and David Malvaney have devoted their must-shop WeHo boutique to the worlds of fashion and art. 7277 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, 323876-8887; churchboutique.com

ELYSE WALKER Shop this Palisades mega-boutique for luxury women’s ready-to-wear, formalwear, and accessories from brands such as Saint Laurent, IRO, Balmain, Helmut Lang, Chloé, Gucci, and more. 15306 Antioch St., Pacific Palisades, 310-230-8882; fwrd.com

of top craftsmanship and design.

Women’s at 8660 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-659-1432; Men’s at 8646 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-652-7039; hlorenzo.com

INTERMIX Intermix is not your average chain retailer—the multi-brand boutique features must-know designers and on-trend pieces (many exclusive to the store), including denim, tops, luxury accessories, and cocktail dresses. 400 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-6231619; intermixonline.com

JUST ONE EYE Positioned in Howard Hughes’s old Hollywood digs, Just One Eye is an ode to haute couture and designer clothing in addition to home décor, art, furniture, and special collabs.

7000 Romaine St., West Hollywood, 888-563-6858; justoneeye.com

MADISON Shop one of Madison’s three LA boutiques for cool-girl clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from top designers. 8745 W. 3rd St., LA, 310-275-1930; 11677 San Vicente Blvd., LA, 310-820-2300; 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310-317-9170; madisonlosangeles.com

‒ Secret Source ‒ FRED SEGAL With hip clothing and accessories from the coolest brands (not to mention in-store exclusives), eclectic, upscale retailer Fred Segal is the epitome of California chic.

INSIDER TIP: The ivy-covered flagship on Melrose Avenue is one of the best celeb hangouts in LA. 8100 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-651-4129; fredsegal.com

H. LORENZO Located on Sunset Strip, Lorenzo Hardar’s boutiques house cuttingedge men’s and women’s fashion and some of SoCal’s most sought-after labels. Stocked with established brands as well as obscure up-andcomers, H. Lorenzo caters to the Industry A-list with a curated selection

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MAXFIELD Luxury boutique Maxfield is an LA institution featuring shop-in-shops from the likes of Kith and Yeezy and curated designer and vintage collections for both men and women.

8825 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 310-274-8800; maxfieldla.com

Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, Opening Ceremony is known for housing the exclusive collections of trendy designers, including Kanye West for Adidas Originals, Chloë Sevigny, and more. 451 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-652-1120; openingceremony.us

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Stay up to date with all the top designer brands and hottest trends at this recently remodeled luxury specialty department store.

INSIDER TIP: Check out the dressing room that features a view of the Hollywood sign. Now that’s star power!

9700 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900; neimanmarcus.com

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NORDSTROM

The newly remodeled Nordstrom, at the Grove, offers designer labels and the latest in luxury fashion and beauty— think Burberry, Chanel, and more.

INSIDER TIP: Don’t miss the hidden spa, Style Bar, which offers quick beauty treatments, as well as farmto-table restaurant Bar Verde, a haven for a mid-shopping break. The Grove, LA, 323-930-2230; nordstrom.com

OPENING CEREMONY Founded by stylish dynamic duo

Head to this boho-chic, trendsetterloved store featuring eco-friendly dresses, tops, bottoms, and jumpers designed using sustainable techniques and repurposed fabrics. 8253 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-852-0005; thereformation.com

RON HERMAN Located on Melrose, and with sister stores in Brentwood and Malibu, Ron Herman caters to both men and women by housing designer brands such as AG Jeans, J Brand, Free City, and more. 8100 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-651-4129; 11677 San Vicente Blvd., LA, 310-207-0927; 3900 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310-317-6705; ronherman.com

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Drop into the country’s most iconic luxury department store and explore a vast array of high-end brands, from

WHO: Lead personal shopping stylist at luxury lifestyle and shopping center Fashion Island (401 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, 855-658-8527; shopfashionisland.com). BEDAZZLE ON A BUDGET: “I love the adorned trend that started last fall. I’m a pretty minimalist dresser, so I get excited about all the beading, embroidery, sequins, and fringe that are decorating bags, shoes, and apparel. The best part is this trend [is accessible] to any budget.” SPICE BY THE SAND: “Javier’s (7832 Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, 949-4941239; javiers-cantina.com) never disappoints! I always order either the crispy chicken tacos, shrimp ceviche, or seafood enchiladas. When I was younger, my family always celebrated special gatherings at the Laguna Beach location. I never get tired of it!” HIGH-DESIGN HUB: “I love finding pieces from all over.

That’s part of the enjoyment of shopping, experiencing different boutiques and brands. But if I had to name one [favorite], it would be Neiman Marcus (601 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, 949-759-1900; neimanmarcus.com). Their assorted mix of luxury goods under one roof is incredible.”—charles trepany

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Hublot’s state-of-the-art designs utilize high-tech and classic materials for an aesthetic both innovative and traditional.

INSIDER TIP: Look for the rugged, masculine Big Bang ($5 million), one of the world’s most expensive production watches. 9470 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, 310-550-0595; hublot.com

IRENE NEUWIRTH SoCal-native Irene Neuwirth takes her inspirations from the sea, as seen in her fine jewelry pieces featuring precious stones and designs highlighting the ocean’s purity, power, and colors. 8458 Melrose Pl., LA, 323-285-2000; ireneneuwirth.com

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SUPREME Iconic New York skate brand Supreme’s LA flagship is the go-to source for hip-hop–inspired apparel and urban accessories. Embodying a young, “downtown” counterculture, this groundbreaking store works with innovative designers and artists and features the crème de la crème of logo caps and skatewear. 439 N. Fairfax Ave., LA, 323-655-6205; supremenewyork.com

boutique and you’ll be pardoned for thinking you’re in a hip, indoor playhouse. Amongst the prominent décor of neon signs and mini palm trees, Wild Style stocks urban and avant-garde clothing and accessories from a long list of impressive labels, such as Love Moschino, Raf Simons, Yeezy, and Astrid Anderson. Simply head to Melrose and look for the large neon spaceship. 7703 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-651-1223; wildstylela.com

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TENOVERSIX Discover limited-edition fashion, art, and home décor at Tenoversix, a modern go-to shop for men, women— and the perfect gift! 8425 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-330-9355; tenover6.com

WILD STYLE LA Step inside this eclectic high-end

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BREGUET Founded in 1775, Breguet is one of the world’s foremost luxury Swiss watchmakers of pieces that offer record-setting complications, superb haute joaillerie styling, or both.

INSIDER TIP: The most expensive watch in the world, the stunning

Breguet Grande Complication “Marie-Antoinette” pocket watch ($30 million), is on sale at the brand’s Rodeo Drive showroom. 280 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-8609911; breguet.com

CIRCA The largest international buyer of pre-owned jewelry, watches, and estate pieces, Circa works with the most reputable appraisers in the world.

9696 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310341-4111; circajewels.com

COLETTE Natural wonders and a love of travel inform Colette Steckel’s exquisite jewelry, which has adorned red-carpet A-listers like Rihanna and Katy Perry.

It even informs her space: The leaf motif at her WeHo boutique recalls Steckel’s childhood inspiration of leaves falling in Paris. 8463 Melrose Pl., Ste. 4, West Hollywood, 323-9440599; colettejewelry.com

RICHARD MILLE Artistry, architecture, and technical innovation are the driving forces at this brand that is both a connoisseur and casual collector fave. 222 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-285-9898; richardmille.com

ROSEARK Shop for baubles big and small at this offbeat, high-end jewelry store decked out with rings, necklaces, precious stones, and more. 1111 N. Crescent Heights Blvd., West Hollywood, 323-822-3600; roseark.com

SINGLE STONE Ari and Corina Madilian’s exceptional engagement ring and wedding band designs are directly inspired by the vintage pieces and antique stones they

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apparel and shoes to handbags and jewelry. 9600 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211; saks.com

PYRRHA

History and a love of vintage craftsmanship are at the heart of Pyrrha designs. Danielle and Wade Papin, the creative couple behind the brand, began making one-of-a-kind pieces from their home in Vancouver in 1993. Since then, Pyrrha has grown to include an LA flagship boutique and a bevy of celebrity clients, including Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Lawrence, and Lady Gaga, who clamor for Pyrrha charms, talismans, signets, and and other unique designs.

INSIDER TIP: The Papins’ collection of antique Victorian seals inspires many of their pieces. 8315 W. 3rd St., LA, 323-424-4807; pyrrha.com

source to create them.

INSIDER TIP: Like the vintage pieces as they are? Ari and Corina always have a curated selection for sale.

California Jewelry Mart, 607 Hill St., Ste. 204, LA, 213-892-0773; singlestone.com

At Pyrrha, owners Danielle and Wade Papin use their own collection of antique Victorian seals as inspiration for many of their creations, including the 14 Karat Collection (pictured here).

SUZANNE FELSEN With combinations of color dictated by each individual setting, each gem in Suzanne Felsen’s stunning collection is carefully hand-selected.

8332 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-6535400; suzannefelsen.com

23RD STREET JEWELERS Don’t miss Santa Monica’s 23rd Street Jewelers, an iconic family-owned jewelry shop for custom earrings, engagement rings, and necklaces.

2319 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310-828-0833; 23rdstreetjewelers.com

WESTIME With locations throughout the city, Westime is the SoCal luxury timepiece retail destination, specializing in extraordinary watches and jewelry. 216 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-888-8880; 8569 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-289-0808; 3832 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310-456-2555; westime.com

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Barry’s Bootcamp remains a leading celeb-loved workout, mixing cardio with weight training in a group-class atmosphere. 6201 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 110, LA, 323-848-4761; 1106 La Cienega Blvd., Ste. 1106, West Hollywood, 310-360-6262; 14622 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 201, Sherman Oaks, 818-784-6262; barrysbootcamp.com

Renowned fitness icon David Barton’s namesake gyms offer comprehensive exercise and lifestyle experiences in über-trendy, state-of-the-art environments famous for their nightclub-like interiors. Offering everything from spinning groups to Jacuzzis, barre classes to a boxing ring—and even live sets by local DJs—these upscale fitness centers have it all. 12100 W. Olympic Blvd., LA, 310-836-8000; 1950 Century Park E., LA, 310-789-1111; davidbartongym.com

Indulge in the invigorating lifestyle with a plethora of amenities, including exclusive Kiehl’s products and revolutionary fitness training, with more than a dozen locations throughout the city. 10960 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 310-954-8950; equinox.com

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EASTON GYM CO.

This upscale fitness center has quickly become a Brentwood staple thanks to its signature 45- and 60-minute fullbody workouts, perfect for gym-goers on the go. Expect personal cubbies with charging stations, fresh fruit and mints, premium skincare products, and toiletries, and complimentary towels. service. 159 S. Barrington Pl., LA, 310-476-5656; burn60.com

This Hollywood gym offers top-ofthe-line equipment and group classes in a relaxed, neighborhood setting.

Popular amenities include a complimentary health screening and the rooftop sundeck, as well as the quaint on-site café, Mojo, which offers organic juices and smoothies.

8053 Beverly Blvd., LA, 323-6513636; eastongymco.com

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LIT, or “low impact training,” combines modern equipment with an old-school wellness mantra for the ultimate regenerating workout experience. The unique program consists of a 50-minute class utilizing a rowing machine and a resistance band training system, perfect for those who need minimal impact on the bones and joints. 8474 W. 3rd St., LA, 323-592-3103; litmethod.com

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A resident DJ, dim lights, and neon signs set the tone at this modern

WeHo yoga studio. The stylish spot offers a 60-minute vinyasa flow class that matches breathing and movement to high-energy music in a calming, minimalistic space. Find lockers labelled after music stars, cushioned floors, and even the option to book your mat space prior to class.

624-A N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, 424-249-3400; playlistyoga.com

PURE BARRE Discover a new way to exercise with total-body workout Pure Barre. The 55-minute class will see you utilizing a ballet barre, with ever-changing music and exercises ensuring each class is entirely unique—and tiring!

INSIDER TIP: Wear sticky socks to prevent your feet from sliding! 231 S. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 424-204-9722; 7519 W. Sunset Blvd., LA, 323-850-1800; 11819 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 310-463-7873; purebarre.com

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The SOURCE: STYLE TRACY ANDERSON METHOD Rock out to music at A-list-beloved celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson’s state-of-the-art Brentwood and Studio City studios, which build overall strength by targeting and training small, accessory muscles. 11918 San Vicente Blvd., LA, 310-207-5212; 12345 Ventura Blvd., Ste. L, Studio City, 818-762-3133; tracyanderson.com

TRAINING MATE Offering the perfect combination of exercise and fun, this Australian-born fitness center is a hot spot for highintensity workouts. With a focus on positivity and camaraderie, Training Mate promises class-goers they’ll burn up to 1,000 calories during a single session of the gym’s circuit-based HIIT class. Expect a welcome mélange of dumbbells, bikes, rowers, and kangaroo jumps.

INSIDER TIP: Don’t miss the live DJ every Sunday! 7825 Santa Monica

Blvd., West Hollywood, 323-380-5492; 12429 Ventura Blvd., LA, 818-6913202; trainingmatela.com

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procedures featuring luxurious La Prairie products. 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-887-2006; dorchestercollection.com/ the-beverly-hills-hotel

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CIEL SPA AT SLS BEVERLY HILLS

Head to Malibu to experience ancient and modern healing techniques in this charming, Egyptian-inspired crystalcave setting (literally—there are more than a thousand crystals embedded in the walls that canvas the grounds) designed to cleanse, refresh, and renew. 1821 Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu, 310-457-7024; ajamalibu.com

Indulge in lavish treatments such as herbal steam rooms and hot stone massages inside the whimsical, 5,000-square-foot Ciel Spa. INSIDER TIP: Look around! The spa’s interior was styled by renowned French designer Philippe Starck. 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310246-5560; slshotels.com/beverlyhills

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THE PENINSULA SPA

While featuring luxurious body treatments and therapeutic massages, the spa at The Beverly Hills Hotel is also at the forefront of the anti-aging revolution, specializing in skin restoration and rejuvenation

Head to the Peninsula Spa at its namesake Beverly Hills hotel for tailor-made facials and massages, bespoke one-on-one yoga, and an idyllic outdoor pool. 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-9752854; beverlyhills.peninsula.com

THE RANCH MALIBU Created as a space to inspire personal growth and transformation, The Ranch, a Travel + Leisure World’s Best Spa, offers luxury health programs, upscale rooms, and garden-fresh fare in a scenic setting three miles above the Pacific.

INSIDER TIP: Don’t miss the plantbased takes on classic comfort foods—we can vouch for the burrito bowl. 12220 Cotharin Road, Malibu, 310-457-8700; theranchmalibu.com

THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA With a Champagne welcome and unparalleled personalized service, The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers the ultimate in pampering and luxury spa treatments—in the heart of Downtown.

900 W. Olympic Blvd., LA, 213-7438800; ritzcarlton.com

THE SPA AT FOUR SEASONS LOS ANGELES With outdoor spa services and private poolside cabanas, the exclusive Four Seasons spa, adjacent to WeHo and Beverly Hills, offers foot reflexology, a nail suite, and signature massages. 300 S. Doheny Dr., LA, 310-273-2222; fourseasons.com/losangeles/spa

THE SPA AT TERRANEA With breathtaking ocean views, The Spa at Terranea has it all—from a full-service salon and fitness center to the Spa Café. 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310-494-7891; terranea.com/spa

A modern-day oasis, this Beverly Hills spa offers luxe skincare and spa treatments using advanced technologies and ultra-premium formulations. 225 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-860-7840; montagehotels.com/beverlyhills At the glistening, 8,000 square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa in Downtown LA, treatments incorporate leading product lines along with local natural ingredients from the hotel’s own rooftop garden.

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TOMOKO SPA Founder Tomoko Kurono focuses on the healing powers of Japanese-style massage therapy at her namesake Beverly Hills sanctuary. 141 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 855-834-9689; tomokospa.com

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GET DOWN WITH DESIGN! OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST WAYS TO LIVE, SHOP, AND STAY IN L.A. Life’s a beach at brand-new The Residences at Pacific City, which brings a fresh breath of salt air to the fabled shores of Huntington Beach.

SURF & THE CITY SURF’S UP IN HUNTINGTON BEACH’S NEWEST TURF!

The latest, most innovative residential project at Huntington Beach, The Residences at Pacific City, is the epitome of “balanced living.”

Hugging the coastline of the Pacific Ocean on one side and extending into HB’s thriving retail and restaurant scene on the other, residents can ride the waves during the day and then enjoy the rich nightlife scene downtown in SoCal’s legendary “surf city.” The apartment design is well-composed too: Contemporary floor plans—complete with open-concept Bosch kitchens, quartz countertops, and Porsche-designed TVs that rise out of the ground—are contrasted against elements of natural materials like wood, stone, and recycled lumber from old barns. Modern yet classic, work and play… The Residences at Pacific City boasts a Cali-perfect juxtaposition in almost every respect—and gets a hang ten from us! 21060 Pacific City Cir., Ste. 612, Huntington Beach, 657-237-7296; pacificcityapts.com

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THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL Indulge in haute cuisine at The

Beverly Hills Hotel’s iconic Polo Lounge, where guests are likely to rub elbows with A-list celebrities. 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-2762251; dorchestercollection.com

THE BEVERLY WILSHIRE HOTEL Check out The Beverly Wilshire’s Pretty Woman suite, inspired by the iconic rom-com that was filmed at this luxurious hotel. 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-275-5200;

fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire

CHATEAU MARMONT A beloved Hollywood icon inspired

by France’s Loire Valley, the Chateau Marmont swaddles its guests in Continental elegance and glamour.

8221 Sunset Blvd., LA, 323-6561010; chateaumarmont.com

THE FOUR SEASONS LOS ANGELES Experience a luxurious getaway with

The Four Seasons’ new exclusive poolside cabana featuring signature cocktails, indulgent amenities, and more. 300 S. Doheny Dr., LA, 310273-2222; fourseasons.com/losangeles

HOTEL BEL-AIR Praised for its ultra-pampering service, the Hotel Bel-Air offers revamped guest rooms and large garden patios for its well-heeled guests to unwind.

701 Stone Canyon Road, LA, 310-4721211; dorchestercollection.com

MONTAGE BEVERLY HILLS Old-school European elegance meets new-school chic at this hotel in the heart of Beverly Hills.

INSIDER TIP: Geoffrey Zakarian’s American restaurant Georgie is one of the city’s culinary highlights. 225 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-8607800; montagehotels.com/beverlyhills

PALI HOTEL Situated in the center of the Melrose Shopping District, this boutique hotel’s interior design reflects the fashion-rock vibe of Melrose Avenue.

7950 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-2724588; pali-hotel.com

THE PENINSULA BEVERLY HILLS Nestled amid tropical gardens, The Peninsula Beverly Hills is an oasis in the city, featuring alfresco dining (with a view!) at The Roof Garden. 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-551-2888; beverlyhills .peninsula.com

TERRANEA RESORT

Mr. C Residences debuts this season adjacent to chic Cipriani hotel Mr. C Beverly Hills with a design by legendary SoCal architect Ray Kappe and full use of hotel amenities (room service, please!) for owners and long-term guests. Bravo. 1224 Beverwill Dr., LA; 424-3448937; mrcresidences.com

A paean to Mediterranean style, Terranea is known for its adults-only spa, golf course, beach facilities, and unmatched oceanfront dining experience.

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, 310-494-7891; terranea.com

NEW WALDORF ASTORIA BEVERLY HILLS The latest addition to the LA hotel scene, the glistening Waldorf Astoria is an instant classic with its French-meetsSoCal decor, Jean-Georges restaurant, and rooftop dining with unparalleled 360-degree views of the city. 9850

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WHO: Founder of luxury interior design company Michael Aram (157 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 424-527-0060; michael

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aram.com), which opened its LA flagship last year. COMMUNITY REDEFINED: “The Schindler House (833 N. Kings Road, West Hollywood, 323-651-1510; makcenter.org) is an architectural gem, and one of my favorite explorations of art and [design]. This beautiful

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not be missed!” BOOZY BRUNCH: “The best place to spend time

Known for her chic, Cali-cool aesthetic, Kelly Wearstler specializes in must-have home décor, jewelry, and fashion accessories at her iconic Melrose flagship. 8440 Melrose Ave., LA, 323-895-7880; kellywearstler.com

Hollywood, 323-656-4020; mardirestaurant.com). The al fresco dining experience and neighborhood atmosphere feel like an intimate garden party filled with house-made cocktails and California wine.”

CLASSIC & CLASSY: “The Beverly Hills Hotel (9641 Sunset Blvd.,

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Beverly Hills, 310-276-2251; beverlyhillshotel.com) combines old-school

Shop prefabricated and customizable Midcentury Modern-inspired home furnishings with the original manufacturer of the Eames fiberglass chair. 7366 Beverly Blvd., LA, 323-933-0383; modernica.net

glamour with a very cool, somewhat contemporary feel… As an out-oftowner, it feels great to be in a place that’s so classically Californian.”

INTERIORS CARL HANSEN & SON

With constantly evolving eclectic designs, HD Buttercup provides a home-furnishing shopping experience like no other. 3225 Helms Ave., LA, 310-558-8900; hdbuttercup.com

residence epitomizes Southern California modernism and should with friends would be restaurant Mardi (8465 Holloway Dr., West

Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-8606666; waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com

HD BUTTERCUP

goods, art, lighting, and furniture, including LA-perfect pieces by cuttingedge Brit-chick designer Faye Toogood.

INSIDER TIP: Check out the vast selection of reasonably priced tabletop items. 7418 Beverly Blvd., LA, 323-424-4667; gardeshop.com

HAMMER AND SPEAR

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After years of collecting, lifestyle expert and interior designer Kristan Cunningham and her husband, Scott Jarrell, opened this well-curated boutique selling lifestyle products.

255 S. Santa Fe Ave., LA, 213-928-

Browse carefully curated collections that pair modern, minimalist aesthetics with comfort, warmth, and quality at RH Modern’s luxe WeHo gallery.

8772 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, 424-281-1326; rhmodern.com

RH MODERN

The revered Danish modernist furniture company put down West Coast roots in Culver City with an expansive showroom boasting pieces by design “gods” such as Hans Wegner, Kaare Klint, and Ole Wanscher. Concrete, steel, and bowed ceilings are softened with polished wood and the elegant offerings of Scandinavia’s premier high-end furniture, lighting, and textile makers.

INSIDER TIP: Don’t miss Japanese starchitect Tadao Ando’s functionalchic Dream chair on display. 8745 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310-842-8656; carlhansen.com

GARDE A play on both “en garde” and “avant garde,” this elegant, airy shop specializes in “modern natural,” one-of-a-kind gifts and home accessories. Curated by former fashion-biz exec Scotti Sitz, items include chic American and international textiles, jewelry, bath

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A city within a city, Metropolis offers residential towers, pools, skyparks, dining, and an upscale hotel in the heart of Downtown LA.

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The SOURCE: SPACE REAL ESTATE THE CARLYLE RESIDENCES Exclusively designed by Fendi Casa, the Carlyle’s condominiums include all the amenities of modern-day luxury—even temperature-controlled wine storage! 10776 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 310-209-0000; thecarlyle residences.com

spacious, resort-style condos, while its metal structure redefines the DTLA skyline. 1050 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-805-5497; ten50.la

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3033 WILSHIRE

Offering luxury living from studios to penthouses, 3033 Wilshire showcases breathtaking views and state-of-the-art amenities. 3033 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 213-263-5859; 3033wilshire.com

CENTURY TOWERS Chock-a-block with celebs, Century Towers was the first residential project constructed in Century City. 2220 Avenue of the Stars, Ste. 102, LA, 310-277-0800; centurytowersla.com

SHOPPING CENTERS BEVERLY CENTER

EIGHTH & GRAND Enjoy the vibrant urban energy of one of the largest mixed-use DTLA projects, featuring luxe amenities and a Zen garden. 770 S. Grand Ave., LA, 213-293-2447; carmelapartments.com

Reflecting LA’s diverse styles and eclectic tastes, central Beverly Center is the quintessential luxury shopping destination for visitors and locals alike.

8500 Beverly Blvd., LA, 310-854-

0070; beverlycenter.com

FASHION ISLAND Located just south of LA, this mega shopping complex offers designer and fashion specialty boutiques, finedining restaurants, and art-filled public spaces in an open-air atmosphere.

INSIDER TIP: Fashion Island celebrates the big 5-0 this year with a variety of special events! 401 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, 855-6588527; shopfashionisland.com

of events at this premier open-air retail and entertainment complex in LA, adjacent to the Original Farmers Market. 189 The Grove Dr., LA, 323-900-8080; thegrovela.com

MALIBU COUNTRY MART Shop and dine at the beachy, luxe, celeb-loved Country Mart, just steps from the Pacific (and adjacent to the also über-popular Malibu Lumber Yard). 3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310-456-7300; malibucountrymart.com

GLENDALE GALLERIA

MALIBU LUMBER YARD

Browse must-have brands at this three-story regional mall chock-full of dining and entertainment options. 100 W. Broadway, Glendale, 818-2466737; glendalegalleria.com

Steps from the Pacific, this open-air shopping center features some of the world’s most luxurious brands.

INSIDER TIP: The Lumber Yard is home to the largest freestanding aquarium in LA! 3939 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, 310-456-7395; themalibulumberyard.com

THE GROVE Shop, dine, and experience a variety

SANTA MONICA PLACE 8TH + HOPE Offering high-rise luxury living, 8th + Hope sets the LA standard for glitzy hideaways and breathtaking views.

801 S. Hope St., LA, 213-443-8828; essexapartmenthomes.com

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GAREY BUILDING

Enhancing the rapid transformation of the Arts District, The Garey Building offers residents a walkable plaza, and sits directly across from the Hauser Wirth & Schimmel gallery. 905 E. Second St., LA; thegareybldg.com

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SOUTH COAST PLAZA Adjacent to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, this beloved shopping destination, which celebrates its 50th birthday this year, houses more than 250 must-shop luxury boutiques. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714-435-2000; southcoastplaza.com

METROPOLIS

Towering over 50 stories in the heart of DTLA, these contemporary luxury condos boast amazing views. 889 Francisco St., LA, 213-784-7695; metropolislosangeles.com

RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES Starting on the 27th floor and rising to the 52nd, these super-glam residences stand tall above the bustling LA Live.

710 W. Olympic Blvd., LA, 213-7438800; ritzcarlton.com

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Koreatown just got hotter with the opening of luxury residences 3033 Wilshire, which boasts sexy views of the Hollywood Sign and Downtown from the rooftop pool.

Steps from the beach, this open-air shopping center features luxurious brands conveniently located next to the Third Street Promenade. 395 Santa Monica Pl., Santa Monica, 310-260-8333; santamonicaplace.com

TEN50

Designed by HansonLA, the TEN50 building amplifies luxury with its

WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY The former Century Square Shopping Center is now a 900,000-square-foot outdoor mall whose stores range from everyday essentials such as H&M to luxury retailers like Tiffany & Co. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 310277-3898; westfield.com/centurycity

WESTFIELD TOPANGA Head to the Valley for a distinguished indoor shopping experience offering a wide range of amenities—fashion, beauty, restaurants—adjacent to retail hot spot The Village. 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, 818-5948732; westfield.com/topanga

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