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to say, “Forget winter, summer is coming!” than with our cover star, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, just in time for the Season 7 premiere of his hit HBO series, Game of Thrones. The Danish actor chats about the impending end of the show, what’s next, and what he imagines post-GOT life will be like.

We’ve also featured John Singleton, the director of Boyz n the Hood, who’s back in action and tackling the television world with a little

help from Ryan Murphy, while Kate Mara expresses American pride with her new military-focused film, Megan Leavey. Plus, our Man of Style, Mr. Robot star Christian Slater, looks dapper in head-to-toe Dior.

And you do not want to miss our annual guide to the latest and greatest of Las Vegas or Newport Beach’s Lido Marina Village shopping center, as well as our inside look at the L.A. real estate community power players and the newest and hottest restaurants in the City of Angels, including the fêted Jean-Georges at the just-opened Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.

In summary, we give you the hautest ways to have some summery fun!

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AUTO: All about the Alfa Romeo Giulia

COVER STORY: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

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DINING: Jean-Georges at the Waldorf Astoria

TREND REPORTER

Women: Sorbet-hued pieces Men: Kick back, on and off the beach, with sand-colored duds

HAUTE WATCHES

Exploring horological machines from Maximilian Büsser and Friends

HAUTE DRINKS

30 Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs creates the perfect cool drink for a hot summer

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Comparing sports car cousins from Italy and Detroit Roger Dubuis and Pirelli partner on The Run to Monaco

HAUTE SHOPPING

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TRAVEL: Viva Las Vegas!

HAUTE DINING

Jean-Georges opens at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, while the TAO Group takes over L.A.

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High demand and low inventory is driving L.A.’s luxury real estate market

HAUTE HOODS

Harry Styles and Jeff Bridges sell; Orlando Bloom buys

HAUTE TRAVEL

Viva Las Vegas! All that’s new and haute in Sin City

COVER STORY

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is back in action for Game of Thrones’ next season

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FEATURE: One-on-one with director John Singleton

MAN OF STYLE: Mr. Robot star Christian Slater

FEATURE: Talking American pride with actress Kate Mara

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Luxe jewels in radiant colors make for a sparkling summer banquet

FEATURES

Kate Mara shows her stars and stripes with her new military movie, Megan Leavey Boyz n the Hood director John Singleton on successfully tackling the small screen

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Mr. Robot star Christian Slater sports the hottest threads for summer

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THE LUXURY BEAT 120 The CEO of Louis XIII discusses the cognac brand’s cool new project

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DIOR, BFA, JOHN RUSSO, ANDREAS BRANCH, MAXIMILIAN BUSSER & FRIENDS AND KARL SIMONE

WATCHES: Exploring unconventional timepieces in the form of robots and rocket ships

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On theWEB HAUTE LIVING APP Find out what’s happening in Los Angeles and get the inside scoop on the latest restaurants, shops and nightspots on the new Haute Living app.

THE MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM IS A SWEET SUCCESS Want to live out your childhood fantasies? Get ready to do that at The Museum of Ice Cream, the place where whimsical ideas and products transform into real-life experiences. This ode to everything good and creamy officially opened its doors in L.A. in April after a sold-out run in

AMBER TAMBLYN SHARES HER HAUTE SECRETS TO L.A. You may recognize Amber Tamblyn from a plethora of films, including Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, 127 Hours and Django Unchained. Or perhaps you know this Emmy, Golden Globe and Independent Spirit Award-nominated actress from the TV shows Joan of Arcadia or House, M.D. Tamblyn is also, as it happens, the author of three books of poetry and prose: Free Stallion, Bang Ditto and, most recently, the acclaimed best seller Dark Sparkler. She is currently writing her fourth collection of poetry and a debut novel, due out on Harper Perennial in 2018. In 2014, she co-wrote and directed her first feature film, an adaptation of the Janet Fitch novel by the same name, Paint It Black. Now, this Venice Beachborn Jill-of-all-trades shares her haute secrets to the City of Angels.

HAUTE TOP 5­—THE NEW DESSERTS YOU MUST TRY Indulge your sweet tooth at the Tuck Room Tavern by former Spago pastry chef Sherry Yard, dig into the Butterscotch Budino

by James Beard-nominated chef Dahlia Narvaez of Pizzeria Mozza, celebrate the tres leches birthday cake at Trois Familia, revel in the milky bun at Afters Ice Cream, or flex out by ordering the Dolla Dolla Bills Y’all at Barton G.—a chocolate ganache and dulce de leche tart served under a gold brick shell, torched tableside with liquid nitrogen chocolate and decadent feuilletine golden nugget ice cream on the side.

HAUTE DESTINATION: THE RITZ-CARLTON LAGUNA NIGUEL There’s no better place to indulge yourself than the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in The O.C. After a holiday here, you’ll feel the kind of serenity that most Angelenos desperately need. While most enjoy a glass of wine at 180blu or a surf break at Salt Creek, the hotel now offers even more experiences for the luxury connoisseur. Here, we share five ways for hotel guests to truly indulge when they are yearning for so much more than simple turndown service.

INSIDE THE 16TH ANNUAL CHRYSALIS BUTTERFLY BALL Hollywood stars emerged on June 3, when some remarkable men and women of film, television and music were honored for their contributions to helping individuals out of poverty and homelessness.

The 16th annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball began with a red carpet and outdoor cocktail reception co-hosted by Molly Sims and Scott Stuber, followed by a sit-down dinner, awards ceremony hosted by Empire star Jussie Smollett and a special musical performance by honoree Common. Patricia Arquette, Halle Berry and Zendaya (left) were also in attendance.

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New York City in five days—with a waitlist of over 200,000. Celebrities like Beyoncé and Gwyneth Paltrow headed downtown to check out ten interactive exhibits, including a mint ‘grow house,’ a room dedicated to California, a melted popsicle jungle, and the iconic sprinkle pool filled with 100 million sprinkles just begging to be jumped in.

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RALPH LAUREN Calf suede bucket bag, $1,950. Available at select Ralph Lauren stores.

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SAMA EYEWEAR No War French rose glasses with 18k rose, $850. Available at samaeyewearshop.com.

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HERMÈS Jersey knit swimsuit, $490. Available at Hermès stores nationwide.

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Pauline sandals, $650. Available at giuseppezanotti.com.

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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Blush velvet wedge ankle strap heel, $795.

Available at Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques nationwide.

TRUSSARDI Eel mini Lovy bag in yellow, price upon request.

Available at trussardi.com.

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STUART WEITZMAN Swiftkeel sandals, $445.

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palette in their ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories, but you can go monochromatic or mix them up to create a fun yet fashionable outfit that’s totally in sync with one of this season’s hottest trends.

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Hermès ANTO SHIRT Beige oxford solid sport shirt, $250.

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HERMÈS Men’s Paper straw hat, $840. Available at Hermès stores nationwide.

COS Cropped pants, $115.

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RICHARD JAMES Fully canvassed ivory Spirit jacket, $1,035.

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ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Tessuta loafers, $895.

Available at select Ermenegildo Zegna stores.

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COOL SAND Designers went monochromatic SS17 in light neutrals— the ‘It’ color scheme of the season. Blazers, bags and shoes have all been made in these chic hues, creating the quintessential look for warmer weather. Labels like

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Large shoulder pack bag, $1,950.

Available at Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques nationwide.

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BY GREG SIMONIAN

HOROLOGICAL MACHINES Clocking out with wristwatch alternatives from MB&F In just 12 years, Maximilian Büsser and Friends (MB&F) has successfully forged its own independent path in the centuries-old world of traditional watchmaking. Where other watch companies choose more classic designs from old archives, MB&F puts forth avant-garde and even shocking creations. Where other manufacturers strive for vertical integration to produce every tiny piece of their watches in-house, MB&F celebrates its ever-changing collaborations with artists and watchmaking specialists based all over the world. The company is also leading the charge for producing useful, mechanical objets that are most at home on tabletops, desks or creeping up walls— in today’s parlance, they are proud ‘unwearables.’ These horological machines, like their wrist-intended counterparts, are available at all Westime boutiques in Southern California and Miami. Here, we look at some of our favorite creatures, spaceships and characters that make MB&F so much more than a watchmaker.

ASTROGRAPH PEN MB&F Founder Maximilian Büsser dreamt as a child of traveling to outer space, and that vivid memory fueled his designs for several mechanical creations. So, the engineers at Swiss writing instrument manufacturer Caran d’Ache shared his vision and developed the technically challenging rocket ship fountain pen hailed as one of the most complex pens of all time with a total of 99 components.

Its ruthenium body can stand vertically on a desk when its three stabilizer legs are deployed. What’s more, it even launches from the base—with a tiny, magnetized astronaut ready to attach to the rocket ship.

GREG SIMONIAN President of Westime

ARACHNOPHOBIA CLOCK This elegant spider sculpture, made in collaboration with STARFLEET MACHINE BLACK BADGER CLOCK

historic Swiss clock manufacturer L’Epée 1839, can rotate

A trio of creative craftsmen united to produce this limited edition table clock. As though it

and bend its jointed legs to stand tall on a desk or cling

comes straight from a science fiction tale, the 29 cm spaceship incorporates Maximilian

to a wall. Measuring 40.5 cm when completely extended,

Büsser’s love of space exploration with L’Epée 1839’s clock manufacturing and James

Arachnophobia will catch the attention of anyone with the

‘Black Badger’ Thompson’s prowess milling 3D objects from colorful, glowing lume. The

slightest fear of spiders. But fear should quickly change to

latter enhances the ship’s dome—where the hours, minutes and retrograde seconds are

admiration when examining its sleek limbs, finely-finished

displayed—and landing legs, while Starfleet’s incandescent blue glow reaches full effect

clock movement with a power reserve of eight days, and

in a darkened room.

black domed body with white numerals to display the time.

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SHERMAN CLOCK Cute little Sherman is as cuddly as you can get in a robot. But that may be because the 14.3 cm-tall clock, made by MB&F and L’Epée 1839, is more clock than robot—with its entire DESTINATION MOON CLOCK

body and head containing crucial aspects of the mechanical

A third space vehicle from the creative minds of MB&F is this 41.4

timepiece movement. When not displaying the time, he can

cm-high rocket clock. Produced by L’Epée 1839 in accordance with

be rolled around on a desktop (thanks to functional treads).

the active imaginations of MB&F designers, Destination Moon

Eager to help, his bendable arms and hands will happily hold

displays the hours and minutes on aluminum discs at the rocket’s

small items, too, like a pen or his own winding key.

widest part. Owners simply wind the mechanical timepiece with

With working joints in his hips, arms and hands, this robot clock can even grasp objects.

an oversized crown located in the base. Meanwhile, a tiny magnetic astronaut climbs up the clock’s miniature ladder, ready to fly the ship to other worlds.

BALTHAZAR CLOCK MELCHIOR CLOCK

The 40 cm-tall robot clock doesn’t wash windows, but he will

If you ever yearned for your own robot friend, as Maximilian Büsser

surprise and delight with a wealth of unexpected functions.

admittedly did, battle-ready Melchior is the ideal compatriot—

With working joints in his hips, arms and hands, Balthazar

and maybe bodyguard, too. The 30 cm-tall robot clock, made in

can assume many different stances and even grasp objects.

partnership with L’Epée 1839, grasps a rocket launcher and Gatling

Thanks to the mechanical clock in his rotating torso that

gun/winding key in his hands. Further, he displays an impressive

L’Epée 1839 created, he reveals the hours, minutes, 35-day

variety of mechanical clock functions, including retrograde

power reserve, 20-second retrograde second displays via

20-second intervals in his eyes, jumping hours, sweeping minutes,

glowing red eyes, and a moon phase accurate to 122 years.

and an unusual 40-day power reserve indicated on his abdomen.

His shield also holds the key for winding and time-setting.

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HauteAUTO

BY TIM LAPPEN

ITALIAN FINESSE VS. DETROIT MUSCLE The Alfa Romeo Giulia and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

RACING CRED This rear view shows the quad exhaust and the ground effects down below.

You might say you can tell a lot about a country, and its people, by the cars

as the Ferrari 488 Italia and the McLaren MP4 12C, yet the Alfa still has

it produces. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is all-Italian—sleek, sophisticated,

a place to put a child’s car seat and groceries in the back. Nevertheless,

nimble, quick, and maybe a little quirky. The Dodge Challenger SRT

it doesn’t make the people inside pay for all that performance, as there’s

Hellcat is straight-ahead Detroit iron, and it leads with its power

plenty of room fore and aft, and—with four doors—is easy in, easy out.

numbers—of course, if you had 707 horsepower (not a typo), you might

The sophistication even extends to the ‘active-aero’ component. The

lead with that too. So we decided to delve a little deeper into what makes

front splitter (the area below the front grille) automatically adjusts to

each of these cars tick and what each says about its homeland. Both are

provide more downforce (weight over the front wheels, to help it stay

creations of FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), but there aren’t a lot of

connected with the road), an important consideration for a car like

family resemblances between them.

this, with a top speed of 191 mph. Thoughtfully, Alfa provided beautiful

The Alfa Romeo Giulia comes in two basic gelatos: The standard one

Brembo calipers to bring it back to zero quickly.

has 280 horsepower, but the Quadrifoglio—denoted with the four-leaf

This car is not just a straight-line stormer, though. With rear-wheel

clover on the sides of the front fenders—is a different kettle of lasagna.

drive and its ‘DNA Pro Drive Mode Selector,’ one can choose between four

It feels like a car designed to knock the BMW M3 off its throne and drag

set-ups: ‘Dynamic,’ ‘Natural,’ ‘Advanced Efficiency’ (economy), or ‘Race’.

the competitors from Mercedes, Audi and even Cadillac with it. The Alfa 4-Leaf has prodigious power (505 horses) and is close to the near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, i.e. the weight of the car over front wheels/rear

505 Horses--rumor has it that it’s the V-6 counterpart of a Ferrari California engine

wheels. It boasts an eight-speed transmission with a lever in the center console, plus today’s obligatory paddle shifters, and goes through the gears like a hot knife through butter. Simply put, this car lays it down really smoothly—assisted, no doubt, by a carbon-fiber driveshaft. It does so quickly, hitting 60 mph in under four seconds, and it holds the lap record for a production four-door sedan at Germany’s fabled Nürburgring race track (7:32 minutes). This puts it just a tick behind such luminaries

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Overall, it’s a ton of fun to drive a car that allows an adjustment to engine mapping (how fast the throttle responds), suspension firmness, and exhaust note. The car speaks Italian like a big lady with a shield and a spear, so you better pay attention.

And then there’s the Hellcat. Not much left to the imagination here—the snarling, sabre-tooth feline head on the front fender is a pretty good clue that you’re in for something rough and wild. Surprisingly, however, it’s not all lumps and bumps for those lucky enough to get a ride in this American screamer.

immortal words: “There’s no replacement for displacement!”

Presumably, the moniker ‘Hellcat’ garnered more votes than

As Jay Leno says, ‘There’s no replacement for

displacement.

‘Testosteroneo.’ Either way, this car is a teenage boy’s dream, no matter how old he is. It’s really the best of the muscle car era, if that means excellent brakes, great cornering, and power that’s in the neighborhood of 250 percent above what Detroit churned out in the 1960s.

(A brief side note: the Dodge Demon has just been announced, and—for those for whom 707 horsepower is a good starting point—your ride is on the way.

Designed for drag-strip use, it will check in at about 840 horsepower with a projected 0 to 60 time of 2.3 seconds and,

NEED FOR SPEED Most people will see the Hellcat as it’s passing by…quickly.

wait for it, it’s the world’s first production car that can do a

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wheelie!

History buffs may

remember the Chrysler ‘C’ cars of the 1950s, the most powerful of which supposedly required a doctor’s note to prove that a

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buyer could handle the power.

At that rate, the Demon may require an EKG and the consent of your next-of-kin.)

The two FCA–created cousins Ours had a six-speed manual and it was slick—shifts were positive,

had their high points and surprisingly few low points. They are even

smooth, and sharp, allowing one to put power to the pavement with

roughly in the same price range. But even though they both performed

minimum wheel-spin. Finally, a vehicle that lets you amortize all of the time

well, boy, did they come at the task differently. Luckily, though, you

spent practicing heel-and-toe downshifts! And how rewarding they are,

could buy both for the price of a well-optioned Porsche, so Dr. Jekyll and

given the roar elicited by the throttle blip. One might conjure up Jay Leno’s

Mr. Hyde each could have his favorite.

NICE PACKAGE 707 horses topped by a supercharger.

FEISTY No pretenses here—this is one mean machine.

NICE SHOES Big rims and massive Brembos.

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

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The New Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli - Automatic Skeleton

Enjoying the Formula 1 race in Monaco OH MONACO Inspired by the golden age of GT motoring, the Run to Monaco takes the world’s most breathtaking supercars from the wine growing region of the Bordeaux through the South West of France to the spectacular Côte D’Azur.

THE RUN TO MONACO Haute Living joins Roger Dubuis for a sweet ride and some arm candy Esteemed watch brand Roger Dubuis added a race-infused new chapter

castle. Although the powerful cars enticed us to go fast, there was no rush.

to its partnership with tire giant Pirelli with The Run to Monaco this past

This allowed our group to bypass the busy routes to the South of France

May. Towards the end of the month, a select number of lucky people drove

and, instead, head into the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. Even more

some of the most exotic and desirable sports cars in the world over 1,000 kilometers from Bordeaux to Monaco— and Haute Living was among them!

The trip brought us over winding roads, through vineyards and mountains, soaking up the sun and landscape with the hot asphalt passing underneath the

Roger Dubuis adds its own expertise, of course, as Haute Horlogerie Manufacture

Pirelli tires. Starting in the famed wine country with

impressive scenery opened up there, as the equally impressive supercars we were driving pedaled down the roads.

Of course, the cars were not the only ones “wearing” Pirelli—so were the drivers, with the new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli wrapped around our wrists, combining the DNA of both brands. Not only is the motive similar to the famous Pirelli Cinturato intermediate tire, but the rubber from the strap

appellations like Sauternes and Saint--Émilion, this joyousness was merely

inlays already has quite a few miles on it before it’s attached to the watches.

an appetizer for the drive into the mountains of Massif Central, where the

In fact, it comes directly from Pirelli race tires that have actually competed

spectacular views outdid themselves.

on the track!

Ultimately, it was hard to compete with the final leg of that day, when

Another clear reference to the legendary tire manufacturer is the accent

we slowed down in the medieval city of Carcassonne with its imposing

colors, taken from the color coding that Pirelli uses for its Formula 1 tires: red

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROGER DUBUIS

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for ‘supersoft,’ yellow for ‘soft’ and blue for ‘wet.’ They not only offer a bold contrast with the titanium black diamond-like carbon (DLC) case of the Roger Dubuis, but also happen to be three of the most popular colors in which people order their sports cars.

Roger Dubuis adds its own expertise, of course, as Haute Horlogerie

Driving through Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park

Manufacture. This comes in the shape of the highly detailed titanium case, featuring a coating of DLC, which sets the stage for the classical movement. Meanwhile, Caliber RD820SQ shows how avant-garde it can be. Although its looks are futuristic, the movement proudly carries the “Poinçon de Genève”—or “Geneva Seal”—that guarantees a superb finishing.

SPIDER MEN The spectacular Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli Double Flying Tourbillon (left) and the handsome Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli Automatic Skeleton (right).

The movement itself is carried by a structure of thin bridges, with a star motive bursting from the center of the mainspring barrel. This mesmerizing caliber is fitted with a skeletonized micro-rotor and features a power reserve of 60 hours. Each color is also limited to only 88 pieces.

No wonder it makes such a good companion on a road trip—preferably a long one in an exciting car! And amidst such a breathtaking trip, our Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirellis told us it was time for lunch. The air was perfumed with a faint lavender scent as we explored the Provence afterwards, a beautiful part of France, with the wind going through our hair.

It is incredible how many impressive, imposing, but—most of all—diverse landscapes France has to offer only hours apart by car. After leaving for the Gorges Du Verdon, also known as France’s Grand Canyon, we went on to the Côte D’Azur.

Finally, our group arrived just in time for the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the highlights of the year in the principality. We got to stop and admire other people’s driving at that point and see Sebastian Vettel win the Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Raikkonen coming in second.

What a great conclusion to the drive of a lifetime!

Challenging roads in the Gorges Du Verdon

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROGER DUBUIS

The beautiful city of Gordes in France

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SHOPPING

RETAIL THERAPY Lido Marina Village is Orange County’s hottest new shopping destination NEWPORT BEACH IS A PICTURE-

DJM Capital Partners began a tasteful

perfect place to visit any time of year

renovation of the waterfront locale with

for its stunning coastline, dramatic

the intention of maintaining its original

yacht-dotted harbor and aesthetically

personality and character, while infusing

inclined locals. And now—thanks to a

it with a selection of carefully curated

tasteful, modern-day reincarnation of

restaurants and boutiques. So put on your

a vintage favorite—this Orange County

favorite summer outfit and slip on some

haunt is also a sensational place to shop

sunnies—you’re going to experience

‘til you drop. Lido Marina Village

a place where artisans, tastemakers,

(3434 Via Lido, Newport Beach) was first

chefs, curators and collectors unite to

developed in 1971, originally conceived

share their wares and draw inspiration

as a small and charming pedestrian-

from the sun and sea.

friendly shopping center. It was only last

Your credit card certainly won’t need

year that private equity investment firm

solar power to work at the first California

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LIDO MARINA VILLAGE, ELYSE WALKER AND JENNI KAYNE

BEACH CHIC Enjoy al fresco dining waterside, explore charming, carefully curated boutiques and experience a scaled village ambiance.

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12,000 square foot flagship features beautiful designer

shop-in-shops—from

couture

to

contemporary, fine jewelry housed in the bank vault, a denim bar, beach shop and café. It also serves as an art gallery for established artists and photographers, as well as emerging talent. Fashionistas can soothe their souls with significant retail therapy here, including the likes of Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Balmain, Manolo Blahnik and Stella McCartney. Other boutiques include Cali-cool label Jenni Kayne and the San Francisco-based Marine Layer. There are also a plethora of lifestyle brands that now call this picturesque waterfront destination

Elyse Walker

home—such as Australian skin, hair and body care company Aesop; the Arts District-based

location of Black Optical; the first Orange

third brick-and-mortar home of contemporary

neighborhood gallery, lifestyle and retail

County outposts of Velvet, Sweaty Betty,

clothing line Faherty. Meanwhile, 16 years

gathering space Alchemy Works Harbor

Steven Alan and designer Clare Vivier’s Clare

after establishing her renowned Pacific

House,

V.; as well as the first West Coast boutique

Palisades boutique, Elyse Walker has also

first Warby Parker showroom and acts as

of intimate apparel line Eberjey; and the

opened a second store at the Village. Her

a dedicated outpost for Apolis, a socially

RINGING OUT This vintage turquoise empress ring from jeweler Jacquie Aiche is just one of the luxe items sold at Elyse Walker’s boutique.

which features Orange County’s

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LIDO MARINA VILLAGE, ELYSE WALKER AND JENNI KAYNE

Jenni Kayne

“The overall aesthetic of the store... is warm and true to our California roots, but with a slightly nautical concept to work back to the Marina at Lido Village.”

— Jenni Kayne (above)

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SHOPPING Le Labo

Apolis at Alchemy Works COME SAIL AWAY Lido Marina Village is located on the harbor in stunning Newport Beach, California.

Alchemy Works

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locations of Bixby & Ball, a home design store, and Broken English, a jewelry boutique that sells pieces by hot Los Angeles-based designers Anita Ko, Jennifer Meyer and Jacquie Aiche; luxury beauty destination Cos Bar; boutique

sushi eatery, as designed by Studio PCH with the

curved wooden staircase that evokes the interior

gym Curl Fitness; New York-based designer

brand’s signature minimalistic aesthetic, offers

of a luxurious liner. Exposed beams above the first-

fragrance brand Le Labo; the second home of

more than 16,000 square feet set on a stunning,

floor dining room recall the existing structure and

Brentwood Country Mart-based paper company

two-story waterfront space (including outdoor

teak furniture throughout. It’s the perfect perch

Sugar Paper and Yolk, a design gift store from

covered patio dining on both levels). That said, the

to enjoy Nobu Matsuhisa’s world-famous sushi

Los Angeles with a vibrant selection of designer

Newport Beach location is positioned to be one

and Japanese cuisine, including new items like

goods, local artisan wares and creative brands.

of the most beautiful Nobu eateries in the world

octopus carpaccio with a sprinkle of roasted red

But there’s so much more than shopping to be

with a setting that mimics its top-selling Malibu

pepper powder, topped with dashi-soy marinated

done here—a day at Marina Lido Village offers a full

digs. When you enter, expect to find a cruise-

ikura and finished with micro pepper cress and

360-degree experience. The destination’s crowning

inspired space, with gorgeous fabric wall panels

gold flakes. A brick oven also lets executive chef

jewel is Orange County’s first Nobu. The upscale

complemented by the elliptical skylight above a

Frank Gorriceta add flair to traditional meals,

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LIDO MARINA VILLAGE, ALCHEMHY WORKS, LE LABO, DANIELLE LIU, RYAN GARVIN AND NOBU RESTAURANTS

motivated lifestyle brand; the first Orange County

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The dining room at Nobu

Beach, we have access to beautiful local produce “ InandNewport ingredients, and we are learning our guests’ favorite

tastes so we can continue to create dishes especially for them.

This matches our philosophy: the best dishes come from the best ingredients, and from the heart.

– Nobu Matsuhisa

”

set of ingredients. A hand-picked panel of influencers, regulars, cocktails experts and fans can judge the finalists, while the winner earns a spot on every Nobu cocktail menu in the country. The opening Grand Cordon PHOTOS COURTESY OF LIDO MARINA VILLAGE, ALCHEMHY WORKS, LE LABO, DANIELLE LIU, RYAN GARVIN AND NOBU RESTAURANTS

menu included the Smokin’ Aces from Miami, the Sol Amigo from the brand’s downtown Manhattan location and the Cin n’ Cider from Las Vegas.

Other eateries at this haute locale include the healthy Juice Served Here Marina Café; Lido Bottle Works, a craft beer such as roasted Chilean seabass with

Nobu Newport Beach

and wine bottle shop and public house; and

Pomodoro sauce. Another unique quality to

zinqué, a staple for the Abbot Kinney set

the O.C. location is its Grand Cordon Bar—an

thanks to a stellar wine list, charcuterie for

exclusive, intimate patio bar that serves a

days and a sublime dessert menu (the warm

rotating menu of craft cocktails created by

banana bread is a must).

Nobu bartenders around the country as part

But regardless of how you prefer to spend

of an inventive cocktail competition six times

your time, it’s a given that you should

each year that invites them to use a specific

immediately set sail for Lido Marine Village.

THE NOBU MAN (Above) Master chef Nobu Matsuhisa opened the latest outpost of his high-end sushi and Japanese eatery at Lido Marina Village in April; (center) staff prepare sushi for customers.

Toro Tartare

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BY: ROSALIA CONNOLLY

HauteCUISINE

PHOTOS COURTESY OF WILLIAM RUST, WALDORF ASTORIA BEVERLY HILLS,

This was the “right time to

come to Los Angeles, as the food scene here is growing faster than ever.

”

— Jean-Georges Vongerichten

THAT JE NE SAIS QUOI Jean-Georges and other haute spots arrive in Tinseltown just in time for summer

BY GEORGES! At Jean-Georges Beverly Hills at the new Waldorf Astoria (below left), named after chef and owner Jean-Georges Vongeritchen (above), expect to dine on items like ahi tuna tartare and avocado carpaccio pizza (right).

WORLD-FAMOUS FRENCH CHEF AND THREE

other on-property spots (to the ‘minimal’ tune of $800

Michelin star holder Jean-Georges Vongerichten fi-

per night, no less), including Rooftop by JG, a more

nally opened the doors to his first eponymous eatery,

casual spot that overlooks the hotel’s pool and offers

Jean-Georges (9850 Wilshire Blvd), in L.A. at the

panoramic views of Beverly Hills. There are addi-

new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills in June. “I knew in-

tional dining options in private cabanas on the roof,

stantly that this was the perfect location for my first

as well as in-room eats for guests below. Another

West Coast restaurant,” Vongerichten says. The 150-

couple of standouts are the Jean-Georges Beverly

seat, indoor/outdoor fine dining restaurant serves

Hills Bar, a relatively casual affair for cocktails and

up a compilation of his gourmet favorites, as well as

shared plates, and the Lobby Lounge, a three-story

items from his more low-key ABC Kitchen and ABC

Art Deco space enhanced by French flair.

Cocina, a farm-to-table, locally sourced menu chock full of South American flavors, European classics and local SoCal-inspired fare. Expect to find a wide range of gourmet items—such as Meyer lemon gelée with caviar and crème fraîche and toasted egg yolk caviar with herbs, Santa Barbara sea urchin, Veal Milanese and Maine lobster presented on custom-designed Bernardaud dinnerware, alongside Christofle cutlery and Luigi Bormioli glassware. You’ll have to be staying at the hotel, however, to experience his three

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF WILLIAM RUST, WALDORF ASTORIA BEVERLY HILLS, AVABLU.COM, ALEN LIN AND WARREN JAGGER

The TAO Group has also brought

wontons with shiitake ginger broth. Then,

not one, but three, of its most popular

the third installation of Beauty & Essex

concepts to the City of Angels. Drawing

(1615 Cahuenga Blvd) occupies 10,000

strong inspiration from TAO Downtown

square feet of space on North Cahuenga

in Manhattan, TAO Los Angeles (6421

Boulevard. Step into what appears to be a

Selma Ave) is a dynamic two-level

music shop and you’ll find a wonderland

space, complete with four private dining

that includes a courtyard and second-

rooms and a large bar. A grand, custom

level patio. Not to be outdone, the double-

staircase and an interior that includes

height main dining room offers natural

round banquettes and Chinese daybed-

light from a 20-foot oval skylight, while

influenced sofas connects ground and

an opulent 30-seat private dining room

lower level seating, creating the ultimate

allows for a more intimate experience.

platform to see and be seen. As in New

Menu items courtesy of chef Chris Santos

York, a 20-foot tall Quan Yin statue stands

include multi-ethnic dishes such as grilled

atop a koi pond; Rockwell Group’s LAB

cheese and tomato soup dumplings, tuna

designed subtle animations that bring

poke wonton tacos, oven braised chicken

it to life using 3D projection mapping

meatballs, and tomato tartare. Avenue

technology. Chef and partner Ralph

(1601 Cahuenga Blvd), the West Coast

Scamardella,

developed

outpost of a sought-after New York City

the menu with a diverse selection of

meanwhile,

late-night haunt, is a 4,000 square foot

Asian-inspired specialties, focusing on

space that evokes the intrigue of a grand

Chinese, Japanese and Thai techniques

estate frozen in time and re-appropriates

and ingredients. Signature dishes like

traditional lounge elements in unexpected

into an intimate club space that connects to the semi-exposed

miso-glazed Chilean sea bass with wok

materials and forms. As innovatively

outdoor patio, both of which have lounge seating. And thanks to

vegetables and spicy stir fry complement

designed by the Rockwell Group, guests

a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, this may very well

a range of fresh sushi options and dim

enter through a custom glass and metal

become your go-to spot to see your favorite big-name DJs... or to

sum, spicy tuna on crispy rice, and lobster

greenhouse before gradually descending

indulge in some serious celebrity spotting.

EDIBLE BEAUTY Drinks like the Phuket (above), made with Avion silver tequila, habanero pepper and crème de violette, are as gorgeous and visually interesting as the TAO-group owned spots where they’re served, including (clockwise, from top to bottom left) TAO Los Angeles, Avenue and Beauty & Essex.

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MI COSA At chef Zach Pollack’s Echo Park eatery Cosa Buona (top), expect to nosh on authentic Italian items, like soft-boiled egg ‘Tonnato’ (below) and Hawaiian pizza (right).

“The objective is to create the best version of these dishes, not to redefine Italian food via creative expressions.”

– Zach Pollack

Moving on, Alimento chef Zach Pollack has final-

include smoky mozzarella sticks marinara, chick-

ly opened his highly anticipated second restaurant,

en wings with his red hot gorgonzola dip, spicy

Cosa Buona (2100 W. Sunset Blvd), in Echo Park.

octopus arrabiatta with gigante beans, calzones

Here, he celebrates Italian-American cuisine

and white clam pizza oregano with mozzarella

and the modern pizzeria, focusing on expertly

and garlic. To complement the dishes, Cosa

crafted antipasti, salads and pizza, as well as a

Buona features a beverage program focused

selection of classic and playful interpretations of

entirely on natural wines from Italy and France,

Italian sandwiches, all with mindfully-sourced

made by winemakers committed to the purity of

ingredients from local artisans and growers.

wines and biodynamic processes. In line with

Pollack’s offerings pay homage to the humble

the eatery’s celebration of traditional Italian-

tradition of old school neighborhood pizza joints

American cuisine, they eschew convention to

and red checkered tablecloth destinations that

best express their place and story. Three wines

were popularized in the mid-century. Highlights

will also be served on draft, including a Prosecco and Grüner Veltliner. Housed inside

Coincidentally, chef Steve Samson—who partned

the former Pizza Buona space—dat-

with Pollack to open Sotto in 2011—has also

ing back to 1959—on the corner of

opened his long-awaited second Italian eatery in

Sunset and Alvarado, Cosa Buona of-

Rossoblu (1124 San Julian St), an homage to the

fers a convivial atmosphere designed

food he grew up with in Bologna and its region

in partnership with architect Ana

of Emilia-Romagna. Rossoblu showcases the re-

Henton. The restaurant’s throwback

gion’s ‘cucina della nonna’—namely, dishes such

design is modernized by the work

as tortellini in brodo, tagliatelle al ragu and milk

of local collaborators, like millwork

braised pork. All pasta is freshly made by hand

from Frank Durgin, handmade tiles

in the eatery’s Pasta Room, while the kitchen

from Mel Needle, tables by Winston

features a large, wood-burning hearth powered

Morris and reworked chairs original-

by oak coals and outfitted with a spit for roast-

ly crafted by designer James Mont.

ing. Fresh sausages and aged salumi are mostly

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produced in-house. The downstairs Butcher

a curated selection of beers. Located in what

Box, housing the butchering and preparation

was once the oldest wholesale produce mar-

of the meats, is on display for guests in the

ket in Los Angeles, the eatery evokes a mod-

private dining room via a connecting glass

ern sensibility and understated elegance. A

window. Wine directors Jeremy Parzen and

hearth-like open kitchen sets the stage in the

Christine Veys curate a list of Pan-Italian vari-

center of the vaulted dining room, punctu-

etals, eclectic Californians and natural wines,

ated by industrial concrete columns and a

while the open 60-seat patio serves as a Lam-

sprawling, serpentine bar made of brass and

brusco garden and features the city’s most

marble. These details are softened by long

complete selection of the refreshing red spar-

couch-like banquettes printed with comfort-

kler. Craft cocktails by director Brynn Smith

ably familiar ‘nonna’ lace details and table-

(also of Sotto) at the bar celebrate Italian

tops that casually fit together like puzzle

spirits and seasonal ingredients, as well as

pieces when pushed together, plus a large-

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

THE ITALIAN JOB At chef Steve Samson’s Bolognainspired Rossoblu (far left), make sure to try house-made pastas like the tortelloni (top) and mouthwatering gelati and sorbeto (center) with flavors ranging from nectarine marscapone to kumquat and cream, while reveling in the eatery’s artful, airy space (bottom).

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LOVELY LULA At this beachy Santa Monica cantina, you’ll find Mexican-inspired fare like little neck clams (far right); Zoe Nathan’s musttry tres leches cake (below) and cocktails such as the Hibiscus Refesco (above), a summery libation made with sloe gin, pear brandy and agua fresca.

scale mural by CYRCLE, an L.A.-based street

seasonal, organic produce, with all the tortillas,

art collective, that spans the eastern wall. Tal-

chile pastes and moles made in-house. Some

lula’s (118 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica) is a fun

of the highlights are grilled market fish tacos

and fabulous Mexican restaurant from the Rus-

with black bass, Mexican sauerkraut, malt aioli

tic Canyon family, who also owns Huckleberry

and epazote on house-made blue corn tortillas;

Bakery & Café, Milo & Olive, Sweet Rose Cream-

roasted half chicken with mole casero, masa-

ery, Cassia and Esters Wine Shop & Bar. The

ricotta chochoyotes (dumplings); and large-

sassy spot, named after partners Josh Loeb and

format dishes like the dry-aged beef ‘cowboy’

Zoe Nathan’s daughter, debuted just in time for

steak with smoked potatoes, three different sal-

the summer—making it the perfect, vibrant set-

sas, pickled onions, cabbage and tortillas. Wine

ting for post-beach drinks on the patio or din-

director Kathryn Coker curates an eclectic wine

ner after work with friends in the airy dining

list from boutique producers around the world,

room. Executive chef Mario Alberto’s dynamic,

while Rustic Canyon and Esters bar manager

yet accessible, menu reflects the rustic Mexi-

Aaron Ranf crafts the beer selection and a cock-

can home cooking of Los Angeles with fresh,

tail menu that ranges from traditional margari-

organic and sustainable ingredients, many of

tas and palomas to more playful, beachy itera-

chamomile and fresh market berries, as well

which are sourced from the nearby Santa Mon-

tions that all rely heavily on house-made syrups

as pan dulce with candied cocoa beans and a

ica Farmers’ Market. It includes sustainably-

and seasonal produce. Desserts, as conceived

cup of raw drinking chocolate made with stone-

sourced seafood and meat, heirloom grains and

by Zoe, include a tres leches cake with honey,

ground choccie from Los Angeles’ ChocoVino.

Its setting—originally, a Japanese restaurant built in 1984—with dark green pagoda exteriors is the perfect place for a beach day, thanks to the complementary design elements. Dark wood-paneled ceilings, rustic columns, ornate Hawaiian Koa wood banquettes re-upholstered in cerulean vinyl, vintage orange glass lanterns, terra cotta floors, and a color palette of pink sunsets, green palms and blue waters all lend to the atmosphere.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF RICK POON, PETER STANISLAUS AND WHITE OAK COMMUNICATIONS

HauteCUISINE

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Slipper Clutch

WHERE TO SIT BACK AND SIP UP IN THE CITY OF ANGELS RIGHT NOW

don’t hit up our second pick, Prank (1100 S. Hope

Despite a ton of new spots always opening locally,

comfortable, yet full of excitement, mischief and

there are a select few of these delightful drinking

positive energy. With two levels and a stunning bar

dens we’re currently obsessed with. We’re discrimi-

that abuts the outdoors, the highly visible location

nating, OK? The first is The Slipper Clutch (351 S.

at the corner of 11th and Hope makes it the place

St), a space that’s the perfect balance of warm and

Broadway) from the 213 Hos-

to grab dinner and drinks

pitality team behind Seven

before an event at Staples

Grand, The Varnish and The

Center or Microsoft Theater

Walker Inn. located in the

since you can stroll up right

back of Downtown L.A.’s Eu-

off the sidewalk and order

ropean-leaning Bar Clacson,

directly at the counter. Truly

this new boîte steps back in

L.A.’s first ‘walk-up’ bar, it’s

time to vintage-era, punk

also the first to incorporate

rock New York City—in fact,

cured terpenes—which are

its décor is reminiscent of

derived from cannabis, but

Martin Scorsese’s 1973 classic

contain no CBD or THC—into

film, Mean Streets. The bar

a handful of select cocktails.

boasts a number of refur-

The environment has fun

bished classic pinball games,

pink restrooms, a dog-friend-

such as Dr. Dude, Future Spa,

ly patio, live music every

Paragon and Spiderman,

Thursday to Sunday, and

along with old-school arcade fixtures Pac-Man and Frog-

Prank Bar’s Hilaria cocktail

ger. There’s also live music to

Prank Bar

karaoke disguised as an old phone booth on the first floor.

A word of caution though:

accompany a unique cocktail program of re-inspired

anything can happen to patrons when they belt out

highball classics. Meanwhile, the joke’s on you if you

tunes (the name of the bar is Prank, after all).

Mood lighting at Slipper Clutch

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BY ROSALIA CONNOLLY

HauteDRINKS COCONUT CHILL 1 ½ oz. Cîroc Summer Colada 1 oz. banana juice (or 1 whole banana) 2 bar spoons of coconut cream ½ oz. lemon 1 glass of ice Method Blend all ingredients and pour into a globe glass Garnish Pineapple leaves, banana slices and cherry

A CLEAR VISION FOR THE FUTURE “We are always one step ahead and unafraid to take risks if it means creating great content and social conversation. To become a leading spirits brand in an already very competitive category, we had to be different… we had to become a part of our clientele’s daily social conversations.” — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Chairman of Combs Enterprises and CEO of Ciroc

THE SIP OF SUMMER Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is cooling things down and heating things up with his Cîroc colada cocktails CLOSE YOUR EYES AND PRETEND YOU’RE SWINGING IN A HAMMOCK, SOAKING UP THE SUN, waves crashing in the background. In your hand is—what else?—a piña colada, the be-all, end-all, go-to vacation drink. When you open your eyes, you’re home, on the couch, watching Netflix, and it’s raining. The good news: you still feel like you’re on a beachside holiday with the new Coconut Chill cocktail from Cîroc. The Diageo-owned brand’s limited-time-only Summer Colada vodka—a fusion of fresh pineapple with a touch of coconut cream—is a party in your mouth. Head to Bootsy Bellows in West Hollywood to indulge in the sip of the summer: a heady blend of banana juice, coconut cream and lemon juice packaged in an all-white bottle, emblazoned with a golden orb that ignites the feeling of summer luxury. Says CEO Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the man behind this summer’s Apple Music release Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A Bad Boy Story, “I’m always dreaming up new ways

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to celebrate, and this year we wanted to do something extra special for summer. Cîroc Summer

SUMMER LOVIN’

Colada takes an incredible liquid that everyone will want to enjoy.” Truly, there’s no better way to

Summer Colada is the latest flavored vodka

indulge in the fruits of the tropics.

from Cîroc—and it will provide that veritable

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CIROC VODKA, PAN PHOTO AGENCY SHUTTERSTOCK.COM & BLUE FLAME AGENCY

eyes closed as palm trees sway gently overhead. You hear birds chirping and the dulcet sound of

beachy feeling all season long.

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HauteINSIDERS

BY RANDY RADIC

Lush manicured canyon gardens and a newly redone pool and spa complete the grounds of this Beverly Hills gem at 2552 Benedict Canyon.

HIGH DEMAND, LOW INVENTORY DRIVE L.A.’S LUXURY MARKET

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LUCAS ON LOCATION/JOYCE REY

A strong economy and decrease in unemployment are applying pressure Luxury homes are experiencing strong sales in

percent over $10 million and 300 percent over

luxury homes, while simultaneously pushing

the Los Angeles area right now. Quite simply,

$20 million, year over year.” Low inventory,

prices higher.

it’s a buyer’s market for properties listed at

continued growth in the stock market and the

Unemployment in Los Angeles also dropped

$1.5 million and up. For the first three months

addition of jobs in many economic sectors—

from 5.6 percent to 4.9 percent, year over year,

of 2017, these homes were sold at the fastest

together with relatively low interest rates

and in Orange County from 4.1 percent to 3.9

pace ever, at a total of 10,562 over the quarter.

and consumers’ belief that these trends will

percent. Rey adds: “This [boom] is a current

On average, they were smaller houses located

continue—is contributing to the demand for

history record for luxury properties on the

on smaller lots than in the past—

West Side. It speaks to the high

which reflects the shortage of luxury

consumer confidence on the part of

properties in urban areas that’s

luxury buyers.” While some people

responsible for driving up prices.

wonder if the housing market is

Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker

currently in a bubble, similar to

indicates that availability is a primary

that of 2008, economic experts

driver in the present luxury market:

assert that the previous housing

“According to the Multiple Listing

market was driven by overbuilding,

Service, inventory in all price points

speculation and relaxed credit. At

is down 17 percent over last year at

the present juncture, the demand

this time,” she says. “From January to May, sales volumes in excess of $5 million are up eight percent, 18

2552 Benedict Canyon features high-pitched beamed ceilings, skylights and a fireplace.

JOYCE REY One of the most respected names in luxury real estate worldwide, Joyce Rey has amassed nearly $3 billion in career sales.

for luxury housing is resulting from a strong and healthy economy. “It is a great time to sell!” Rey says.

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Hacienda de la Paz, Rolling Hills Los Angeles, California | $48,000,000 Represented by Christophe Choo | 310.488.3044

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At this level, properties are not mere pieces of real estate but works of art. There is no better example of this than the 8-acre palatial paradise known as Hacienda de la Paz located here in the South Bay’s coveted community of Rolling Hills.

With our rich heritage and impressive track record of selling some of the world’s most iconic homes and celebrity estates, we have earned our reputation as a global luxury leader.

Hacienda de la Paz is represented by Luxury Property Specialist Christophe Choo | 310.488.3044 | HaciendadelaPaz.com COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE *Average daily sales. Data based on closed and recorded buyer and/or seller transaction sides of homes sold for $1 million or more as reported by affiliates in the U.S. Coldwell Banker® franchise system for the calendar year 2016. USD$. Total volume calculated by multiplying the number of buyer and/or seller sides by sales price. The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company.

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COLDWELL BANKER GLOBAL LUXURY

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The Event: Over 150 luxury real estate professionals gathered at the iconic Hacienda de la Paz from across Southern California to toast the launch of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, the company’s reimagined luxury marketing program, on Saturday, April 29th.

The Guests: Coldwell Banker’s elite were all in attendance including Robert Foster, President, Beth Styne, Chief Operating Officer, and Joe Mamone, Regional Vice President, in addition to out of town guest, Craig Hogan, Vice President of Luxury.

The Highlights: Upon arrival, guests were greeted with a glass of Veuve Clicquot’s signature rosé champagne as they admired the latest in luxury automobiles courtesy of Rusnak Maserati of South Bay. Once inside the masterful residence itself, visitors were free to explore the home’s legendary grounds which include a 10,000-square-foot hamam spa, 15,000-squarefoot neoclassical grand ballroom, 2 swimming pools, bocce court, gym, wine cellar, and 2 tennis courts (indoor hard court and outdoor clay court) where professional and ranked tennis

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entertainment. Downstairs, in the hamam spa, Burke Williams indulged guests with spa services and lavish gift bags. Poolside, guests mixed and mingled over caviar, sipped on Veuve Clicquot Rich, and soaked in the panoramic coastline views. At the end of the evening, two lucky winners took home special treats, a two-day extended test drive with a 2017 Maserati Ghibli and a luxurious gift basket provided by Clé de Peau Beauté’s Prestige Collection.

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Robert Foster & Patricia St. James

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MALIBU, CALIFORNIA $25,000,000

ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA $12,900,000

Represented by: Chris Cortazzo T. 310.589.2472

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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA $27,950,000 Represented by: Jade Mills T. 310.285.7508

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MALIBU, CALIFORNIA $27,500,000 Represented by: Irene Dazzan-Palmer & Sandro Dazzan T. 310.317.9354

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA $11,950,000

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA $9,750,000

Represented by: The Valerie Fitzgerald Group T. 310.285.7515

Represented by: Susan Conger T. 805.565.8838

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THE POWER OF COLDWELL BANKER® Coldwell Banker Global LuxurySM offers the world’s finest luxury real estate marketing – the proof is in the numbers.

As Many As 900 Websites | Coldwell Banker’s® powerful online reach puts homes in front of buyers in 49 countries and territories. $129.6 Million in $1 Million+ Homes Each Day* | Coldwell Banker agents handled 24,790 transaction sides of $1 Million+ homes in 2016.

110-Year Legacy of Trust | Coldwell Banker has been serving the needs of luxury home buyers and sellers since 1906.

COLDWELLBANKERLUXURY.COM *Average daily sales. Data based on closed and recorded buyer and/or seller transaction sides of homes sold for $1 million or more as reported by affiliates in the U.S. Coldwell Banker® franchise system for the calendar year 2016. USD$. Total volume calculated by multiplying the number of buyer and/or seller sides by sales price. The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. ©2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo service marks are registered or pending registrations owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Broker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals.

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HauteHOODS

BY HALEY WILLARD

Harry Styles’ spacious home features sleek glass walls

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

A NEW DIRECTION The former One Direction singer (above) recently listed his Los Angeles home for $8.495 million.

ON THE MARKET

SNAGGED

HARRY STYLES’ HOLLYWOOD HILLS HOME

ORLANDO BLOOM BUYS MODERN, MINI-

FOR SALE FOR $8.5M

MALIST BEVERLY HILLS ESTATE FOR $7M

Singer-songwriter Harry Styles of boy band One

Originally offered for $11,995,000, the price of this

Direction recently listed his Hollywood Hills home

four-bedroom,

for $8.495 million. Sited on a quarter acre, the gat-

four-bathroom

ed estate features an open floor plan, with 4,100

home designed

square feet of living space surrounded by glass

by Mexican

walls. There are four bedrooms, six bathrooms, a

architect Miguel

center-island kitchen, screening room

Angel Aragonés

and gym. Styles bought the house one year ago

dropped sig-

for $6.87 million.

nificantly before

Orlando Bloom’s Beverly Hills residence

Jeff Bridges’ vineyard estate in Montecito

PHOTOS COURTESY OF TINSELTOWN/JSTONE/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM, MARK SINGER PHOTOGRAPHY, SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, HILTON & HYLAND

English actor ERIC CLAPTON’S FORMER VENICE BEACH

Orlando Bloom

ABODE LISTED FOR $5.5M

sealed the deal.

The former Venice Beach home of iconic Eng-

It is privately

lish rock and blues artist Eric Clapton is on the

situated in the

market for $5,495,000. The gated 2,946 square

Trousdale Estates neighborhood, boasts city and

foot residence is also the only home in the U.S.

ocean views and features a state-of-the-art lighting

designed by the Arata Isozaki, the architect of Los

system—an Aragonés signature.

Orlando Bloom

Angeles’ Museum of Contemporary Art. Beyond a 600 square foot patio is the geometric-inspired,

SOLD

three-bedroom, two-bathroom home brightened

ACTOR JEFF BRIDGES’ VINEYARD

with large skylights.

HOME SELLS FOR $16M

for $29.5 million. The six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-

Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges, known for

bathroom, Tuscan-inspired main house named

films like True Grit and The Big Lebowski, and

‘Villa Santa Lucia’ was designed by Santa Barbara

wife Susan Geston sold their bewitching vineyard

architect Barry Berkus and built in 1988. It also

estate in Montecito for $15.925 million. Bought for

features a 1,800 square foot guesthouse, guest cot-

under $7 million in 1994 from Grammy-winning

tage, and detached theater and recording studio

musician Kenny Loggins, they listed the property

on the grounds.

Eric Clapton’s Venice Beach residence

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HauteTRAVEL

BY LAURA SCHREFFLER

Megayachts in Gustavia Harbor

Wet Deck at the W Las Vegas

VIVA LAS VEGAS!

What’s new and haute in Sin City for summer 2017 As the weather heats up, there’s no better place to cool off (and strip down) than Sin City. Las Vegas is the ultimate getaway for any Angeleno—a mere four-hour drive or one-hour plane ride away for a weekend of pure, unadulterated fun. Although you couldn’t possibly do newest and hautest things possible?

We’ll place our bets right now (see what we did there?) that the W Las Vegas (2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd) is going to be a hit. As designed

by Gensler and AvroKO Hospitality Group, this property retains the fun, youthful and approachably luxurious sensibility of the brand, thanks to its intimate layout, secret entrances, private spaces and personalized service. Guests will find the SLS adjacent on the up-andcoming north end of The Strip (in the hotel’s former luxury tower), with pool, restaurants and gaming options tucked away in relative The Living Room at The W

privacy. The 289 suites, designed by Philippe Starck in collaboration with Gensler, offer an exclusive escape from the noise and drama in

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF W LAS VEGAS, BARBARA KRAFT, TINSELTOWN/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM AND ANTHONY MAIR

everything, you need to start somewhere… and why not begin with the

PHOTOS COURTESY OF W LAS VEGAS

W IS FOR WINNING Although the W is a non-gaming hotel, guests can still enjoy the benefits of a casino—thanks to its proximity to the SLS hotel, which has 600 slot and video poker machines, over 60 classic table games, a race and sports book presented by William Hill and a plethora of High Limit rooms.

the same space as the iconic Rat

faux pearl key rings, bright pink

Pack-era Sahara Hotel. Each room

lockers and whimsical sculptures

features the cheeky interpretation

with custom massage tables,

of luxury hospitality Starck is

herbal steam rooms and facials

known for, as well as signature W

for a necessary detox. The W

bedding, peek-a-boo showers and

is also the only Sin City locale

Bliss bath amenities. The pièce

to partner with The Glam App,

de résistance is the 2,382 square

a virtual platform that delivers

foot Extreme WOW Suite, an

beauty experts to your front door

ode to elevated living designed

for exclusive in-room services.

by Lenny Kravitz. Guests can

Additional touches include poker

enjoy the sunny, sultry rooftop

chips behind the front desk and

WET Deck with private cabanas,

playing cards on the walls, a

destination bar and specialty

massive bar inspired by roulette

frozen cocktails, the 24-hour

wheels, evening DJ, a James

fitness center FIT with state-of-

Brown-esque fortune teller, and

the-art equipment and AWAY

a plethora of dining options,

Spa, a playful oasis with large

nightlife and entertainment Booker Glam, the W’s own personal Zoltar

The WOW Suite at the W Las Vegas

venues—including Bazaar Meat by

the room in a modern way.

José Andrés, Katsuya, Cleo, The

Those who stay (including Ellie

Perq, Foxtail, The Foundry and

Goulding, who shot her “On My

Guests will find a vintage intercom system and an art wall of framed vintage records.

Mind” video here) will find 2,700 square feet of space with wet bar, a romper room and full kitchen, pastel pink upholstered walls and floors, pink marbled tub with gold swan features, vintage intercom system, and an art wall of framed vintage records. Or

PHOTOS COURTESY OF W LAS VEGAS, BARBARA KRAFT, TINSELTOWN/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM AND ANTHONY MAIR

PHOTOS COURTESY OF W LAS VEGAS

The Wynn Las Vegas

The Sayers Club. Another unique

check out Steve Wynn’s empire:

option is the Jackie Gaughan

the $400 million-$500 million first

Suite at the El Cortez Hotel

phase of construction on Wynn

& Casino (600 E. Fremont St),

Paradise Park—featuring a

which was previously unavailable

20-acre lagoon, 4,000 square foot

to the public. Following the late

boardwalk, cabanas, attractions,

casino magnate’s 2014 passing,

foodservice and a beachfront

the current owners decided to

meeting space—will begin

honor his legacy by reimagining

December 2017 or January 2018.

THE WOW FACTOR Musician Lenny Kravitz is the designer behind the epic, 2,382 square foot Extreme WOW suite at the W Las Vegas, which features original artwork, a lavish design and awe-inspiring views.

The Jackie Gaughan Suite at the El Cortez Hotel & Casino

The pink marble bathroom of the Jackie Gaughan Suite

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HauteTRAVEL

The dining room at Zuma

the eatery is clearly inspired by Vegas, while maintaining its roots in the

options that have arrived on The

tradition of Momofuku restaurants in

Strip. The Las Vegas outpost of Zuma

New York City, Sydney, Toronto and

(3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd), a modern

Washington, D.C. Guests are greeted

Japanese hot spot, serves up three

by a series of custom neon signs

separate menus of fare courtesy of

within the Peach Bar before being

chef and co-founder Rainer Becker:

led into the glass, white oak, raw

elegantly presented dishes from the

oiled steel and concrete main dining

main kitchen, sushi, and items from

room with a five-panel mural created

a Robata grill in informal izakaya

by artist David Choe. Then, you can

dining style. Be sure to try the Wagyu

expect sweet success at Christina

beef sushi with truffle and knock

Tosi’s Milk Bar at The Cosmopolitan

back one of the innovative cocktails,

(3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd), which puts a

such as Japanese Penicillin (Suntori

playful, approachable spin on familiar

Toki whisky, honey, ginger, yuzu and

home-style desserts and savory

barrel stave smoked tableside) or Fish

snacks. Menu highlights include

in a Bag (Tanqueray gin, dehydrated

cake truffles and birthday cake, plus

orange, green tea tonic water and,

specialty items like MilkQuakes—a

yes, a fish in a bag). You’ll also find

blend of house-made soft serve and

the first West Coast location of

delicious sweet bites in out-of-this-

David Chang’s two-Michelin starred

world flavor combinations such as

Momofuku (3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd).

strawberry and corn and sweet potato

The menu draws influence from all

pie—and alcohol-infused fancy shakes

over the world, featuring steamed

in cereal milk white Russian, fancy

buns, noodles, and meat and seafood

fruity, and fancy chocolate cake malt.

meant for sharing, as well as various

Iron Chef’s Masaharu Morimoto has

plays on classics like the prime rib or

similarly brought his high-end brand

fried chicken and caviar. As designed

to the MGM Grand (3799 S. Las Vegas

by Toronto-based The Design Agency,

Blvd), serving up delicacies such as

Momofuku

Milk Bar

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANTHONY MAIR AND MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL

psyched about the numerous culinary

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANTHONY MAIR AND GABRIELE STABILE

Gourmands will be similarly

The Rose Petal Martini from Zuma

CHEF LORENA GARCIA Chica’s main dining room

and white mosaic sushi wall showcasing traditional Japanese symbolism in a modern style.

Soothing grey and warm dusty rose hues carry through the bar and lounge, with additional artistic touches like a red and white rope statue, a life-sized bust of Morimoto crafted by acclaimed Brazilian sculptor Mozart Guerra, and the glassenclosed carving room. Moving on to The Venetian, you’ll find Chica (3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd), a refreshing take on homestyle Latin cuisine courtesy of Fiery Salty Caramel Chocolate Tart at Morimoto

celebrity chef Lorena Garcia of Top Chef Masters. Diverse menu features include modern takes on classic global cuisine from Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Mexico

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANTHONY MAIR AND MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANTHONY MAIR AND GABRIELE STABILE

and Argentina, among others, with ambiance that follows suit. Expect to nosh on dishes like asado negro arepas, with house-made anise and piloncillo arepas stuffed with braised short rib, and garnished with pickled onions and cilantro; Meyer lemon rotisserie chicken with Peruvian purple potato salad,

Grilled corn lollipops at Chica

fresh hearts of palm and herb tuna pizza with anchovy aioli,

space. The restaurant has thinly

chimichurri; tuna ceviche made

olives and jalapeno, oyster foie

stenciled, floor-to-ceiling glass,

from tuna nikkei in an apple-

gras with uni, and his signature

wooden table tops, black and

infused leche de tigre; kale lime

‘angry’ chicken in a 5,542 square

white exotic photographs by

chopped salad tossed in a citrus

foot Yabu Pushelberg-designed

Yasumichi Morita, and a black

vinaigrette, topped with sour

The established restauranteur and chef is also the author of two cookbooks; host of the Emmy-nominated El Mejor de los Peores for Fox Life; co-creator, executiveproducer and host of Nickelodeon’s Food Hunters; and competed on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters.

TELL US ABOUT THE RESTAURANT’S NAME. ‘Chica’ really describes its spirit. Being a woman chef, and staffing my kitchen with more than five to 50 percent women—and celebrating Latin food and culture—’Chica’ just seemed right. And it’s fun.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE THE FIRST LATINA CELEBRITY CHEF ON THE STRIP? I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished so far, but it’s a great responsibility and we’re working hard every day to make it as great as it can be. As women, and especially Latina, we get judged on a different scale. My team is working hard every day to exceed all expectations. I am so proud to be sharing my culture and my cooking with the world.

WHAT SETS CHICA APART FROM THE REST? The best thing about Chica is that it’s one of a kind.

There are no other fine-dining Latin cuisine restaurants.

What we are doing—showcasing the flavors and ingredients, techniques and heritage of a collection of South American countries, including Argentina, Peru, Brazil, my home Venezuela and Mexico—is totally unique.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE BRINGING EXTRA GIRL POWER TO THE STRIP? The women chefs are an incredible community. Of the three [existing female restauranteurs on The Strip, GIada de Laurentiis, Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken], I am closest to Mary Sue. She has been an incredible supporter and friend to me—always very kind and ready to answer any questions. In fact, Mary Sue and Susan’s long-time chef at Border Grill, Mike Minor, is now running my kitchen.

WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION FOR THE RESTAURANT AND MENU ITEMS? Chica is the restaurant of my dreams—a place to showcase all of the flavors and cultures of the Latin American world. We designed it to look like the courtyard in an old Venezuelan villa, with modern touches of course. The menu is a celebration of Latin cooking—from Mexico right down to the tip of Argentina. We’ve created a ceviche bar, as well as a ‘wall of fire’ for Brazilian rodizio, a rotisserie and grill.

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Aureole

The seafood tower at Blue Ribbon

SUGAR, SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE Indulge your sweet tooth like an adult with the cotton candy and bubble gum martini at Sugar Factory (above), plus the $1,000 goldcoated dark chocolate truffle (right, melted tableside and served with gold chocolate nuggets and gummy bears), presented with a bottle of 2002 Dom Perignon and a glass of Hardy Noces d’Or 50-year cognac.

green apples, dried cranberries,

goblets. Other standouts include

pumpkin seeds and croutons,

Bruce and Eric Bromberg’s

and marinated Churrasco

Blue Ribbon (3708 S. Las

steak served with thick-cut

Vegas Blvd), which debuted its

fries and an herb chimichurri

new American cuisine at The

and creamy Huancaina sauce.

Cosmopolitan in June; the re-

The room pays homage to

imagination of Charlie Palmer’s

Garcia’s Latin roots with vivid

Aureole at Mandalay Bay (3950

colors and chic contemporary

S. Las Vegas Blvd) with a new

accents, while the kitchen

menu focused on surf, root and

features a built-in rotisserie

ranch foods; Libertine Social,

wall and custom Churrasco

a gastropub from James Beard

grill, alongside a state-of-the-

Award-winning chef Shawn

art cold bar. Don’t miss Sugar

McClain at Mandalay Bay (3950

Factory at the Fashion Show

S. Las Vegas Blvd); Michelin-

Mall (3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd

starred chef Bryce Shuman of

#1240) either—which offers

New York’s Betony Primrose

everything from pancakes

Restaurant at The Park (3782

and sweet and savory crepes

S Las Vegas Blvd); and Gordon

to salads, burgers and pizzas,

Ramsay’s impending Hell’s

as well as spiked beverages

Kitchen restaurant at Caesars

like the signature 36-ounce

Palace (3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd).

The signage for Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen restaurant

The $1,000 Chocolate Gold at Sugar Factory

Queen’s Park Swizzle at Libertine Social

alcohol-infused smoking candy

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Sugar Factory

PHOTOS COURTESY OF AMALINDA FOR SUGAR FACTORY BRASSERIE, CAESARS RESORTS, THE COSMOPOLITAN, MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL AND THE VENETIAN LAS VEGAS FOR THE DORSEY

Social

Alto Bar

The new bar and lounge options on

Gay Black Barrel, Velvet Falernum,

the radar include our favorite speakeasy-

Cointreau. pineapple juice, orange

style haunt, The Dorsey (3355 S. Las

juice and barrel aged bitters). Then,

Vegas Blvd #200), a cocktail spot for

watch out for the world’s first land-

the worldly, curious and engaged.

based, robotic, seriously cool concept

Conceived in partnership with David

bar, Tipsy Robot (3663 S. Las Vegas

Rabin, the creative mind behind New

Blvd), conceived by hospitality industry

York City hotspots Café Clover, The

leader Rino Armeni. Matched with

Bartending robots serve up drinks and dance moves at this high-tech venue.

cosmic-inspired video streaming on the bar’s nine big screens and assisted by less futuristic, but equally impressive, human staff known as ‘Galactic

(From left) Leaving Tijuana, Febreze Brothers, Summer in the City, and Doctor Monk at The Dorsey

Ambassadors,’ the bartending robots will serve up drinks and dance moves in this high-tech venue that features plenty of thoughtful and approachable

Skylark and JIMMY at the James, it

touches

features a hand-crafted cocktail menu

Industrial materials, like metal mesh

designed by award-winning bartender

and corrugated steel wainscoting,

Sam Ross of Attaboy and Milk & Honey

mixed with wood and upholstery,

fame. Make sure to stop by Alto Bar—

create the perfect human/machine

the largest bar at Caesars Palace—with

balance. The social media savvy space

more than 15 televisions and 18 video

also offers plenty of opportunities for

poker machines. There’s even a private

guests to share their visit, including

dining space where up to 30 guests

a live wall, socially connected photo

can indulge in a curated experience

booth and an app for ordering drinks,

or host meetings. Punchbowls are the

rating favorites and sharing images,

feature attraction here and shareable

not to mention charging ports for their

options include the Copper Connection

phones next to each drink-ordering

(Absolute Elyx, Fireball, cranberry

station—making Tipsy Robot one of the

juice, apple cider and agave nectar)

most technologically advanced bars in

and The Black Barrel Bowl (Mt.

the world.

in

the

interior

design.

DRINK UP The Crown of the Gods original cocktail (bottom) at Alto Bar is a nod to its locale— Caesars Palace—and its libation of choice: Crown Royal. It also features, lime syrup, blood orange liqueur and aromatic bitters, with a dirty cherry on the side.

The Dorsey

Crown of the Gods at Alto Bar

Prospect at Hotel Jerome

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Jackson Williams performs ‘air seduction’ in Magic Mike Live

NightSwim at The Wynn

A photo of the champion from “I Am The Greatest: Muhammad Ali”

The Park

And what would your Sin City

seen look into the boxing great’s

experience be like without all those

life life—at the Bellagio Gallery of

Vegas-specific attractions? Indulge

Fine Art (3600 Las Vegas Fwy).

your inner teenager by checking

The exhibit, which runs through

out five of your favorite ‘90s pop

September 30, features unseen

heartthrobs and their Backstreet

video footage, family photos, rare

Boys: Larger Than Life show

personal heirlooms, stories from

at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood,

his closest friends, torches and

and sate your outer adult with

participation medals he received

Magic Mike Live at the Hard

in the 1960 Rome Olympics, as well

Rock Hotel, which pays homage to

as an autographed pair of boxing

the hit films Magic Mike and Magic

shorts and gloves that he gifted to

Mike XXL, as conceived and co-

Elvis Presley. Then, NightSwim is

directed by the film series’ star,

an evening pool party series at The

Channing Tatum. You’ll also want

Wynn (3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd)—

to pop by I Am The Greatest:

which happens to be the only one

Muhammad Ali—a never-before-

that lasts all weekend long.

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Archie Moore a.k.a. Muhammad Ali’s boots

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DANNY MAHONEY, MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL, DENIS MAKARENKO/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM AND FRANCIS AND FRANCIS

Ali’s tunic is on display at The Bellagio

THE MAGIC HOUR Magic Mike star Channing Tatum (above) is the codirector of Magic Mike Live at the Hard Rock Hotel.

After all the dining, drinking and

just for the discerning gentleman.

playing, relax at the Four Seasons

Another always-fantastic spot is

Las Vegas’ (3960 S. Las Vegas Blvd)

Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

newly renovated spa, which features

(3752 S. Las Vegas Blvd), offering

two oversized couples’ suites, an ex-

an incredible modern-day treatment

panded co-ed Zen Lounge and retail

with the digitally-enhanced ‘Journey

area, plus a fresh design inspired

Into Stillness’ with a grounding foot

by the natural beauty of the de-

ritual and scrub, specialized face

sert. Warm colors, natural materials

and scalp massage (using acupres-

and artwork exude a soothing feel,

sure points to commence hands-on

with a reception area that features

therapy) and full-body massage.

a stone desk made of polished Ne-

Placements of healing tourmaline

vada quartzite and a striking, over-

crystals and sound therapy assist

sized walnut hardwood art piece.

with energy flow… something many

There’s even a menu of treatments

Angelenos seek on the daily.

A couples’ treatment room at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas

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NIKOLAJ COSTER-WALDAU IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER AS GAME OF THRONES RETURNS FOR ITS SEVENTH AND ALMOST-LAST SEASON •

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FTER SHOOTING SEVEN CONSECUTIVE SEASONS OF TELEVISION’S MOST popular show, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau knows his place within the Game of Thrones’ massive ensemble cast. “I’m just an old guy now!” the Danish actor laughs from a booth at the NoMad Hotel a day after our shoot at Tribeca’s One Hundred Barclay. Although it is happy hour on a Friday in Manhattan, he’s drinking a flat white—proving his point exactly. “The crazy stuff happens after I leave the party, unfortunately. I’m not a drinker… I mean, I can drink, but I don’t go all in. I stop. But if I want to go with the likes of Alfie Allen [Theon Greyjoy] and Kit Harrington [Jon Snow], well, I’m about 15 years too late for that party.”

He can hang sometimes, though. Wherever co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss bring the show—be it Malta, Morocco, Spain, Iceland, Croatia, the U.S. or, most commonly, Belfast, Ireland—they make sure it’s a good time for everyone. “We actually have a lot of fun off-set,” he maintains. “Dan and David are really good at throwing parties, and we travel a lot, so there’s quite a lot of fun happening.”

That said, for Coster-Waldau, who unbelievably turns 47 this month

the two have very little in common. The actor is unpretentious, charming

despite looking a good 20 years younger, ‘sometimes’ does not apply

and—dare we say it—a totally normal guy with a ready smile, unlike Jaime

to the group tattoo that his GOT cast-mates are planning on getting to

who’s a man of royal blood and more likely to flash you a sword (or rather,

commemorate the show that completely changed their lives as its final season

he used to be, before his hand was chopped off in Season 3).

looms imminently. “Kit Harrington

“One thing that most of us

suggested that all who survive from

experience

the original cast should get tattoos.

to conclusions about who we

I’m sure some will get them—I

are… Sometimes it’s infuriating;

know Maisie Williams [Arya Stark]

sometimes I find it annoying,”

and Sophie Turner [Sansa Stark]

he says. “Everything in the show

already have matching tattoos from

is heightened and extreme, but I

the day they got the job,” he says,

recognize that and can relate to it.”

also noting that Lena Headey, who

Coster-Waldau then emphasizes the

plays his twin sister and lover (yup)

biggest difference between himself

Cersei Lannister, spends more than

and Jaime Lannister: “I’m lucky—

her fair share of time in the makeup

I’m married to the woman I fell in

chair because her entire back is

love with, but I can imagine that I

is

people

jumping

TWINNING Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister with his on-screen twin sister/lover, Cersei Lannister, played by Lena Headey.

WE’VE ALL BEEN IN LOVE WITH SOMEONE OR ATTRACTED TO SOMEONE WE SHOULDN’T BE, SO I BUILD ON THAT. covered in ink. “I should get something before I die though,” he says. “I’m

would still love her even if I was told not to [like Jaime, who has been having

going to get one when I turn 75.”

a taboo, illicit affair with his sister since the series began]. I guess we’ve all

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Now that sounds more like the cheekily charismatic bad boy that every GOT fan has (mostly) learned to love. It isn’t so hard to imagine the hand-

been in love with someone or attracted to someone we shouldn’t be, so I build on that. The good thing is, it’s all make believe.”

some Dane with a twinkle in his eye is Sir Jaime Lannister in the flesh,

The fantasy series is a very good thing for many—it averaged 23 million

knight of the Kingsguard and a member of House Lannister—one of the

viewers per episode after DVR and streaming services were factored in—with

wealthiest and most powerful families in the fictional kingdom of West-

150,000 gathering to find out the Season 7 premiere date announced on Fa-

eros. And although we could draw comparisons between Coster-Waldau

cebook Live in March (the date of July 16 was dramatically unveiled in a block

and his character—who has transformed over the course of six seasons

of ice melted by flaming torches in a nod to A Song of Fire and Ice, the novels

from an amoral, yet oh-so-attractive, swordsman to a man of some integ-

by George R.R. Martin on which the television series is based). In 2016, the

rity, complexity and honor—we’re going to put it out there that, truthfully,

show actually broke Frasier’s record for the most Emmy Awards ever won by

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COVER STORY a single series, topping out at 38.

Since Season 7’s premiere was pushed from April to July—delayed because the storyline required a longer period of shooting in the winter— the show is ineligible for any awards at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards coming up on September 17. There is absolutely no doubt that GOT will resume its winning streak in 2018, however, as it approaches its finale.

If he’s being honest, Coster-Waldau never expected the show to take off the way it did—though he signed on anyway, despite the loathsomeness of his character (he has sex with his sister and paralyzes a little boy in the premiere episode), with the knowledge that Jaime would sing a redemption song come Season 3. “The beginning of Season 1 was a great start for a character. I spoke to [show creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss] and they told me that, if we got to do the three seasons, the arc would end with [Jaime] telling his version of why he became the King Slayer and saving the whole city from annihilation. I thought, ‘Wow, this is so cool.’ He’s wrongfully known for something, which in any other context would be considered the most heroic thing anyone has ever done. He’s saved all these people and now he’s just being hated for it. Being known as the best fighter in the world and then losing that part of your body

I THINK THAT ANY OF US ARE CAPABLE OF SO MANY GREAT THINGS, BUT WE’RE ALSO CAPABLE OF A LOT OF BAD THINGS. I THINK IT’S A QUESTION OF CIRCUMSTANCE. that defines you, that was interesting. Then, there was this whole idea of having a relationship with your sister, who is the queen, and you’re the father of her kids—but no one can ever know because it would mean their death—it was just interesting. I was drawn to the layers, to the secrets.”

He’s good at keeping them, too. Coster-Waldau effectively shies away from divulging about the coming direction of the show, instead wanting to know our take on what might happen come Season 7. The grin on his face guarantees that he’s having fun with said guesses (although he hasn’t realized from our conversation that he’s inadvertently given away a secret: that he may be the last man standing come Season 8).

Since he’s being recalcitrant, we decide to geek out and ask some hardcore burning fan questions about a possible love connection between Jaime and Brienne of Tarth [Gwendoline Christie]—and he indulges us.

“I think there are a lot of feelings that he’s not aware of, that he’s not acting on,” he maintains. “There’s a definite connection between them, there’s no question about it. You can see that in the way they act together. He gave her a whole suit of armor!”

But, alas, for all of you Jaime/Brienne enthusiasts, he has bad news:

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COVER STORY “I don’t think we’ve seen any proof of romantic love though.” Coster-Waldau adds, “He’s called her a lot of horrible things, and she’s also called him all the worst things you can call someone—I think she gave as good as she got. That’s how they connected, the fact that neither of them would stand down and that they were both very strong-willed. She’s physically strong and mentally strong. He couldn’t break her. He respects her a great deal.”

For those who aren’t up to date on the latest from GOT, by the end of Season 6, Jaime took up arms against the Faith Militant and, as punishment, has been removed from the Kingsguard. After fighting to oust Brynden ‘Blackfish’ Tully, he returned to King’s Landing to discover that the Great Sept—the center of religious worship for the Faith of the Seven— was destroyed because of his sister’s plotting.

The wickedest of them all, she was then crowned Queen of the Seven Kingdoms. He realized she murdered the Faith Militant, the Tyrells and Grand Maester Pycelle in her bid for power and it may be up to him to save the world at the expense of the woman he loves most. It certainly brings ‘the struggle is real’ expression to a whole new level.

So will Jaime support Cersei? “No comment,” Coster-Waldau says, sipping his coffee. He shakes his head when we persist in our line of questioning—wanting to know, had he written the show, if he would have his character stand by her side. “What’s interesting is that so many people are invested in this. So many people want to know about Brienne and Jaime, and [want him] to leave Cersei because she’s terrible. I think that… once you’re committed to someone for that long—they’ve been together since he was 16; that’s 25 years!—you don’t just throw that away. It’s always been dysfunctional, it’s always been messed up and it’s always been tricky, but this is a couple that have had three kids together and have gone through pretty much hell.

So whatever he does, whatever he chooses, is not going to be easy.”

Well, duh. We try one last time to beg for some juicy GOT gossip, but Coster-Waldau just folds his hands and smiles pleasantly. “Jaime won’t kill Cersei in Episode 1,” he says sweetly.

Gee, thanks. Spoken like a true Lannister.

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COVER STORY THE BEST PART ABOUT NIKOLAJ COSTER-WALDAU’S LATEST projects: none involve swords, prosthetics or body armor.

It’s not like chain metal has been his only costume throughout his career. In fact, aside from his stage debut as Laertes in Hamlet, a small

became possible. And while he’s grateful for all of the opportunities the series has brought him, sometimes—just sometimes—he’d like to talk about something else for a while.

role in Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven and the 2016 fantasy flick

“I enjoy my job, including talking about it, but almost all of the

Gods of Egypt, Coster-Waldau has been able to wear proper clothing in

time you can’t really talk about what’s happening on Game of Thrones.

every other film, thank you very much.

And then, once it’s done, people want to know what happens next,” he

His métier kicked off in the early ’90s with the Danish film

laments. That said, there’s a silver lining: the show is so popular that it

Nightwatch, followed shortly after by his British debut in the 1997

affords him the opportunity to talk about smaller, more independent

drama Bent, alongside Jude Law, Clive Owen and Mick Jagger. But

work. “We’re lucky [to have it] shine the spotlight on other projects.”

it wasn’t until 2001 that he began to work in the States, making his

Such is the case with Small Crimes, a crime drama that premiered at

debut in Ridley Scott’s war film Black Hawk Down as Medal of Honor

SXSW in April about a disgraced former cop, who returns home fresh

recipient Gary Gordon. Ensuing projects included Michael Apted’s

off a prison sentence for attempted murder, looking for redemption but

Enigma, the Quentin Tarantino-produced My Name is Modesty (based

finding himself trapped in the horror he left behind. He also starred

on the “Modesty Blaise” comic strip), Richard Loncraine’s tennis rom-

in the Saban Films-produced Shot Caller, which premiered at the Los

com Wimbledon with Kirsten Dunst and the thriller Firewall with

Angeles Film Festival in June and will be widely distributed in theaters

Harrison Ford. He briefly toyed with another TV series, Fox’s short-

on August 18. In the gritty drama co-starring Lake Bell and Benjamin

lived New Amsterdam, before accepting the role in Game of Thrones.

Bratt, set in Southern California, Coster-Waldau plays a newly released

Then, while on hiatus from playing Jaime Lannister, he filmed the 2013

prison gangster forced to orchestrate a major crime with a rival gang.

horror film Mama alongside Jessica Chastain, Oblivion with Tom Cruise

It isn’t that he has a penchant for playing criminals—Coster-Waldau

and Morgan Freeman and the romantic comedy The Other Woman with

is simply drawn to the flaws, the story, the idea that no human being

Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton.

is one thing and no situation black and white. “The whole good/bad

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thing is boring,” he confides. “I don’t think that you can play anyone

admits, acknowledging that he turned down a role in an upcoming film

using those parameters because they’re so shallow. I think that it’s that

that had very distinctive whiffs of former Penn State football coach

old trip about ‘one man’s freedom fire is another’s terrorist.’ You have to

Jerry Sandusky’s sexual abuse scandal of the 1970s. “I was offered a

go a little deeper than that to understand motivations and reasons for

script that was very similar to that case to play a version of him, and

behaving the way [that kind of ] character does.”

I just couldn’t do that. Pedophiles, stuff like that, I cannot do. Even

This is what drew him to play Jacob Harlon in Shot Caller. “This is…

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a good guy. He goes out one night and has a couple of glasses of wine

though I acknowledge that those stories are also important to be told, I cannot be the one to do them.”

and he gets in the car in L.A. He crashes the car, commits involuntary

So he’ll stick to interesting fare that he doesn’t find somewhat off-

manslaughter and he’s put away. Then he becomes a criminal inside,

putting, like his newly announced role in Brian De Palma’s latest thrill-

and [the film] is about how being exposed to that kind of extreme cir-

er, Domino. In the film, which starts shooting this summer, Coster-

cumstance affects us. I think that any of us are capable of so many great

Waldau plays a Danish cop who goes rogue with the help of his fellow

things, but we’re also capable of a lot of bad things.”

officer (former Mad Men star Christina Hendricks) to track down the

And now we also understand why he couldn’t resist his GOT role—

person who killed his partner while Europe is under a terrorist attack.

playing a quintessentially flawed human being who finds redemption

Unbeknownst to the attractive twosome, the assailant they’re chasing is

in loyalty and compassion. “I think that, in many ways for me, Jaime

working for a CIA operative who’s trailing an ISIS cell responsible for

Lannister is a hero and he’s a good guy. He tries to do good, but there

the attacks.

are scenes where his actions are horrific and he causes a lot of pain to

If it sounds like he’s gravitating more towards film than television,

a lot of people. But that’s interesting. I don’t think I know anyone who

you’d be right. But after eight years on the same series, who could

is just good or just bad.” He adds, “It has to be written really well. You

blame him? “I want to do movies,” he says. “I’ve started developing

can only do so much as an actor—if it’s not in the page, it’s not going to

and producing; I find that really interesting. Also, these things take so

work. [Jaime is] not a saint, that’s for sure.”

much time—sometimes it’s just easier to be more involved once you’ve

Playing Jaime Lannister—a sinner with layers—is one thing, but even Coster-Waldau has his limits. “I’ve found things that I couldn’t do,” he

TRUE BLUE Here, the actor is wearing a blazer by Canali, a Brunello Cucinelli T-shirt and Salvatore Ferragamo pants.

dedicated yourself to something for six months only. I can’t imagine doing [another] long-running series for a while, but who knows?”

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Lyngby, where he lives with his wife and two teenage daughters, he’ll actually

unaffected. Is it because he grew up in the Danish countryside? Is it

be hand-fixing his 16-year-old’s iPhone. “I’ve ordered online a new button and

because he doesn’t live in Hollywood and, in fact, didn’t start his career

a new battery and a charger, so I’m changing that. I’m so excited to save so

in America until later in life? We can’t say for sure. What we do know:

much money doing it myself. I’m spending like, $28 to get all the parts. I like

despite being the youngest actor to enter the Danish National School of

to repair stuff.”

Theatre and Contemporary Dance, and despite his success on Game of Thrones, the actor remains utterly and completely down-to-earth.

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And while we would describe the actor as ‘refreshing,’ he is very clear about how he’d describe himself: “The fact that I’m a father is very important, and I’m

It’s rare to find someone like this who’s part of the successful

a husband. And an optimist… I’m more often in a good mood than not. I think

Hollywood wheel. When we say as much, he waves us away. “Of course I

that I don’t get too down about the hardships of life. We all go through the

have an ego,” he disagrees. “As soon as I sit down here and accept that it’s

same shit, we all have sickness in our lives and lose people we love, and we all

interesting for you to spend time to talk to me about me, then already

have our hearts broken in one way or the other, whether [from] relationships

here I have an ego!” he says with a laugh.

or it could also be friends you fall out with. All of these situations happen to

But despite the millions he’s made, his biggest extravagances are

all of us, but I think the way you handle those situations says a lot about your

paying off his mortgage, buying a small house in Greenland (where his

character.” He pauses, and flashes that charming, normal-guy-hidden-in-a-

wife, Nukâka, a Greenlandic actress and singer, and father-in-law Josef

movie-star smile and says, “I guess I kind of believe in happy endings.”

Motzfeldt, a member of the Parliament of Greenland and former leader

We can only hope for one on Game of Thrones when the show wraps up next

of the Community of the People party, are from), and maybe buying a

year, but it sounds like Coster-Waldau will be enjoying life regardless. Despite

mountain bike.

noting that shooting the series has been “amazing” and “successful”—we’ll

And while he’s happy to be in Los Angeles—a necessary obligation

say, given that he’s now one of the highest paid actors on television, earning a

for most actors—he’s even happier to leave it. “The whole ego thing [in

reported $2.6 million per episode—he laments, “It’s not necessarily healthy…

L.A.] is absolutely out of control. I look at that whole celebrity culture

to be in the eye of the storm for too long.”

that they have out there, and it’s almost this pocket in the rest of the

That said, he’s not concerned that this is the beginning of the end of his

world where you go inside Hollywood and suddenly the crazy becomes

Game. He’s been there, done that, got the T-shirt (many of them, in fact, as

normal. You go out there and you go to these [celebrity] things and all

gifts from fans) and while he’s enjoyed the ride, he’s ready to see what comes

the surface surrounding is so bizarre, but it’s a normal thing. Sometimes

next. “I’m not sentimental about it. I’m probably going to be the last [person]

you go, ‘Oh my God, this is so weird and so crazy. Why isn’t anyone

they shoot, and it’s probably going to be pretty weird. I’m obviously going to

laughing about this? Why are they taking this so seriously?’ Thankfully,

miss going back to Belfast to see the crew because everyone’s been coming

I can come in and just taste it and I’ll leave again.”

back every year.” But whether he means the cast and crew, or the show itself,

At least he has the right attitude, stating, “I just try to have fun when I go to any of these things. But you observe it and learn something from

fans can find some comfort here: “There’s probably going to be some kind of five-year reunion thing, right?”

it and it’s fun.”

You’ll definitely never find him in a Bel Air mega-mansion with a staff waiting on him hand and foot. He just doesn’t understand it.

“People will have a chef with them, or that whole thing about having staff do stuff for you all the time. I always think, ‘What do you do then?

If you have someone to cook for you, someone to clean for you, someone to care of your kids, someone to drive you, then what do you do?’ There’s nothing to do.”

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Despite being initially forced to clean out kennels as punishment, when she learned that the dogs and their handlers were heading to Iraq to sniff out bombs, weapons and improvised explosive devices, Leavey found a new calling. Now, viewers can see Leavey’s journey chronicled on the big screen—including the four-year-long fight she underwent to earn custody of Rex after they were both injured by a blast. “I knew I wanted to do it when I read the script. It was pretty simple,” Mara remembers. “I thought it was a really important story to tell, and I worked with the producer a very long time ago, so it was an obvious choice for me. I was just very moved by it, and I’m excited that it hasn’t been told before.”

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FEATURE Shooting this type of movie was challenging, but Mara was more than

to her about some things before we started to shoot. She was amazing. She

up for the task. She reached out to Gabriela Cowperthwaite, the director

was super open and vulnerable; she’s very warm and just kind of puts you

of the documentary Blackfish, and convinced her to take on Megan Leavey.

right at ease, which I think was a little bit of a surprise to me… I definitely

She also worked with the sergeant major of the Marines, Ronald L. Green,

had preconceived notions of what a marine might be like, you know? Or

to learn everything she could about the military. “He was training me in all

what someone who has experienced the things that she’s experienced might

the ways that a marine would be trained if they were to go to bootcamp—

be like. But she was just incredibly kind and willing to talk about it all,

mine obviously being different, but I needed to learn the basics of how to

which was awesome.”

put your uniform on correctly, how to load your weapon, how to put the

Like Leavey, Mara finds comfort in her connection with dogs, so she was eager to meet Varko, too, who primarily played the role of Rex in the film.

“I usually bring my dogs to work whenever I’m on a location… because they make me feel grounded and safe in a lot of ways. There’s a sort of comfort I think they bring, that animals in general bring to people, and so when you have this amazing animal that is by your side the entire time—I mean, it’s a very special experience,” she says with her signature frank tone. “We bonded very quickly and, when I didn’t have scenes with him, I truly missed it. I missed having [the multiple dogs playing Rex] in my space.” Although there were stand-ins, Varko was in almost all of Mara’s scenes and, in many cases, she simply had to interact with him. Her performance is honest, authentic and heartfelt. “It was totally unique and really joyful and amazing, and unlike anything I’ve ever experienced going to work.”

Although she has played her fair share of complicated characters, something about Leavey was different. The character is multifaceted—she has a deadbeat mom, lost her best friend to a drug overdose, and returns from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder—and filming was an emotional experience for the 34-year-old actress. “The whole thing was really intense.

People would think that it would’ve been maybe the war scenes—which def-

weapon together, how to march—basically everything because I knew nothing about it.”

Mara then vigorously worked out with a trainer to build the strength necessary to handle the gear and a large dog. “I had just finished a movie not too long ago where I was training very intensely in a physical way, and so my trainer and I just sort of switched the focus. I had been… going be-

initely were intense—but, emotionally speaking, even the scenes where she goes back home, that stuff was very emotionally draining.” She continues, “I think the whole thing, the whole experience, was quite challenging in a beautiful way.”

Another thing that makes Megan Leavey a film unlike any other Mara has worked on? It’s a war film that features a female lead. Zero Dark Thirty, Courage Under Fire, Camp X-Ray… the pictures that accurately and au-

I USUALLY BRING MY DOGS TO WORK WHENEVER I’M ON A LOCATION—BECAUSE THEY MAKE ME FEEL GROUNDED AND SAFE IN A LOT OF WAYS. tween ballet and boxing for another role, and then I just switched to regu-

thentically depict a female in the military can be counted on one hand. But

lar bootcamp stuff, so sprinting and running and doing push-ups, sit-ups,

the veterans’ foundation Got Your 6, a non-profit that promotes normal

pull-ups and all that good stuff.” Besides military and physical training, she

representations of the military and veterans in film and television, has even

also worked with a dog trainer to learn how to properly handle a German

recognized Megan Leavey for its positive portrayal of service. It applauded

shepherd.

Mara’s ability to illustrate that the marine’s real life was enriched by her

On top of all of this, Mara was playing a living character—meaning, more

time in the military and also that being a veteran isn’t a trait that defines

pressure to accurately convey the role and satisfy the real-life person. “You

her. “I’m incredibly honored and relieved that the people that have expe-

don’t want to disappoint whoever it is you’re playing. You want them to feel

rienced these things—and they are the most important critics of all—that

proud of the product and the way you portrayed them,” she says. “I definite-

they’re giving it their stamp of approval. That means the world to us, and

ly wanted to make sure that I met [the real Megan Leavey] and just talked

it’s a massive relief in a lot of ways,” Mara says. “That was something that

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FEATURE we were definitely concerned about and focused on when making the

‘you should never give up fighting for something you believe in,’ whether

movie. We wanted it to be as truthful as it could be… It is so important

it’s about a person that you love, or a thing, or a cause.” She continues, “I

for us that [veterans and their families] have something that they can

think that that’s one of the most important things we have as human be-

watch that they feel they relate to, and is truthful to something they’ve

ings, is to do the right thing... especially for people and/or animals that

experienced.”

can’t stand up for themselves.”

Megan Leavey wasn’t Mara’s first silver screen experience with the

Mara and her fellow movie star sister, Rooney, have spent years campaigning to rescue a group of 66 chimpanzees chimpanzees after the New York Blood Center used the animals for biomedical research and left them stranded on a remote river in Liberia. The Mara sisters traveled there to visit the chimps and raise awareness for the cause and, in late May, their hard work paid off: the Blood Center came to an agreement with the Humane Society, which will take responsibility for the chimpanzees, by providing $6 million to the organization to help cover the costs of the animals’ care.

Mara’s love of animals makes her a natural vegan who promotes plantbased diets and Meatless Mondays. “I read this book called The Beauty Detox Solution about five or six years ago. This nutritionist, Kimberly Snyder, wrote it and I was actually introduced to it by my friend Jenna Dewan-Tatum… It tells you a lot about food combining and how our bodies digest, and what our bodies are meant to digest, and how it affects us from the inside out.” Mara was a vegetarian on and off before the book, but reading it made her become more aware of how dietary decisions affect the body. “Knowing why my body was reacting in certain ways to dairy and that kind of thing, that’s what made me really become… a conscious eater. Then, my love of animals and learning about

THE WHOLE [FILM SHOOT] WAS REALLY INTENSE. EVEN THE SCENES WHERE SHE GOES BACK HOME, THAT STUFF WAS VERY EMOTIONALLY DRAINING. Armed Forces. In 2015’s Man Down, she starred as the military wife of

how eating meat is actually really detrimental to our environment. All of

one, a marine portrayed by Shia LaBeouf. “Shia had this great [mili-

those things combined made me become a vegan.”

tary] advisor on set with him, and I learned a little bit about the Marine

When she’s not campaigning on behalf of the Humane Society or

Corps then. I’ve always been fascinated and had so much respect for

making movies, Mara can most likely be found hanging out with her

people that join. So I was talking to this guy Nick, who’s a marine, and I

family. The activist is one of four siblings who comes from a large clan

was saying I would love to find some kind of great female marine story

of footballers. Her mother’s family owns the Pittsburgh Steelers; her fa-

because that would be a really amazing experience and you never see

ther’s family owns the New York Giants. She grew up in Bedford, New

those. He was saying, ‘Yeah, there are so many. They’re just not told.’”

York and attended football games every fall and winter Sunday, where

Less than a year later, Mara was sent the script for Megan Leavey—

she would occasionally belt out the national anthem on the field.

which was, as she describes it, “perfect timing.”

For years, she knew that she wanted to be an actress. “My mom brought us up on old musicals and going to the theater, from a very

ANIMALS, FOOTBALL AND THEATRICS

young age. I remember the first movies that I saw were Oklahoma, An-

If she’s being honest (and she is), signing up for a film that co-starred

nie and The Sound of Music. That’s what I grew up on, and that’s what

a dog was a huge bonus for Mara. One quick look at her Twitter feed

my passion was. I just always knew. From as long as I can remember,

reveals just how passionate about animals she actually is. The petite

that’s what I knew I wanted to do, and I definitely feel quite blessed...

redhead is a spokesperson for the Humane Society and stresses how im-

because it can be hard to figure out what your passion is, or what you

portant it is to stand up for the vulnerable. “It’s our responsibility as hu-

want to do with your life. I’m just as passionate today as I was then, so

man beings… to speak out when we see something is unjust, and when

I feel lucky.”

you believe in something. The Megan Leavey story is that exactly. It’s

In Megan Leavey, a woman who is firing the title character from her

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FEATURE

job says, “You don’t really connect with people very well.” According to

together, and so we decided we should produce it together and set it up.

Mara, the same statement could be applied to her as a child. She was

That’s how that happened. It’s still in post-production right now, so I’m

impossibly shy and intimidated by the social aspect of school. Instead

not sure yet what we’ll do with it, but hopefully we’ll know soon.” Mara’s

of going to college at Tisch School of the Arts, she deferred and moved

been in Hollywood long enough to know that, sometimes, in order to get

to Hollywood by herself and scored recurring roles on several television

the roles you want, you have to develop the project yourself—which is why

shows like Nip/Tuck. Her first big film break came in 2005 when she ap-

she and Page joined forces. “If I didn’t have to, I don’t necessarily think

peared as Heath Ledger’s grown daughter in Brokeback Mountain.

I would [produce], but because I don’t want to spend a lot of time just

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Mara has worked steadily in both film and television ever since. Most

waiting for things to come to me, I’d rather be proactive about it.”

recently, she played a pivotal role in the first season of House of Cards and

Another thing she’s proactive about is her upcoming wedding. Mara is

starred as a superhero in Fantastic Four. She doesn’t prefer one medium

marrying British actor Jamie Bell, whom she met on the set of Fantastic

over the other, but instead looks for projects that are shorter-term. “I’ve

Four in 2014. To win her over, Bell, who didn’t know much about Ameri-

never done a show that’s a very long commitment. House of Cards is only

can football, immersed himself in the sport. “He did something super

the first season, because I don’t love the idea of… playing the same role for

romantic for me when we first started dating. He spent a night where he

years on end, or being on the same show for years on end. Even now, that’s

just watched an entire season—an old Giants season—and had one of his

changed so much. It’s so normal to find projects that are limited series

American friends teach him all about football so, by the time football sea-

and things like that. It’s an exciting time.” She pauses before elaborating,

son started, he was very experienced and knew exactly what was going on,

“I made a television show

and probably knew more about it

with David Fincher, who’s

than I did.” Although the actress is

one of the great filmmak-

one of those celebrities who prefers

ers, I think, of all time, and

to keep her private life private, she

alongside Kevin Spacey and

did share some details of her fu-

Robin Wright who—again,―

ture nuptials and—surprise!—Bell

to me—are two of the great

has even helped with the wedding

film actors, as well. Now you

planning. She says he “is very much

can say… that they are two of

on the same page as I am about

the great television actors. I

what we want and what we don’t

think it just depends wher-

want… so far, it’s been relatively

ever the great work is and

easy.” She won’t share a date or de-

wherever the great films are,

tails on the dress (rumor has it, it

wherever the great directors

could be Valentino), but the menu

and writers and actors are.”

will be mostly vegan and they will

Her next project, Chap-

be going on their honeymoon

paquiddick, is about the

“somewhere warm, for sure—warm

1969 car accident involving

and relaxing.”

politician Ted Kennedy, who was driving, and his companion, Mary Jo

Afterwards though, we assume the hard-working actress will focus right

Kopechne (played by Mara), who was killed when they crashed through a

back in on her next film or television spot. But who knows what that could

bridge and were submerged under water. “The film is really about… what

be? Mara doesn’t exactly have a formula for choosing the projects she par-

happened on that day before and what happened—what may or may not

ticipates in. Sometimes, like Megan Leavey, it’s because it tells a great story.

have happened—to cause it, and then the outcome of it. We shot it in Bos-

Other times, such as House of Cards, it’s because she wants to work with

ton, which I love. I mean, I love that city so much. Jason Clarke plays Ted

the director or actor who’s already attached to it. One criteria that remains

Kennedy. It was amazing to watch him transform into him because he

the same: she wants to do things she’s never done before. “I’m always look-

really did; the voice, and the way he looks, it was all… really just impres-

ing for something that is different than the last thing I did, specifically the

sive to see.” She also describes shooting the car crash scenes—the crew

characters that I play.”

headed to Mexico to shoot the underwater scenes in special tanks—as “really tricky and challenging.”

A PURPOSE FOUND In Megan Leavey, Mara’s character finds her life’s passion by working with Rex.

Getting to temporarily explore so many different identities and rid herself of that formerly awkward one as a child where she didn’t fit in are part

Mara then co-produced and co-starred in a project with her friend El-

of the reason she loves acting so much. “There are a lot of things you get to

len Page. “We wanted to make a movie together and we found this script

experience as an actor that you wouldn’t normally—pretend to be a marine

called Mercy, which is a love story that takes place in the midst of a…

for a couple of months, go through the training and have all the experts

well, the death penalty plays a big part of the time of this story, and the

surrounding you to really teach you what it means and… just a taste of

argument of it. [It’s about] the two opposing sides to the death penalty,

what it feels like. Being able to do those sorts of things for a role is a very

for and against. She and I found this script and really wanted to make it

unique experience.”

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JOHN SINGLETON IS MAKING THE LEAP FROM MOVIES TO TV WITH A PLETHORA OF SMALL SCREEN PROJECTS BY: LAURA SCHREFFLER PHOTOGRAPHY: ANDREAS BRANCH GROOMING: JUANITA LOPEZ

ANYONE WHO’S LIVED IN LOS ANGELES KNOWS THAT, EVEN THOUGH DREAMS can come true here, not everyone gets their picture-perfect ending. John Singleton is not only familiar with this sentiment, but has built his career around exposing the gritty underbelly of that quintessential sunset-colored Endless Summer movie poster ideal.

“Los Angeles is a very beautiful place; there are so many different sides to its character. It has an alternating beauty and potential darkness. People come from all around the world to realize their dreams here, but sometimes those lives don’t change for the better. Sometimes, those dreams turn into nightmares—and those are very valid stories to be told, as well,” the 49-year-old director and producer notes.

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FEATURE The other side of perfection is something Singleton has been seeking to

He tells interconnecting stories: the CIA operative who goes too deep

showcase on celluloid since starting his career. His first film, the 1991 cult

into a mission, a Mexican wrestler who segues from smoking to dealing

classic Boyz N the Hood, was a narrative of teenage life in then-called South

marijuana, and a kid who becomes a crack dealer. Each tale has Singleton’s

Central L.A. that mirrored his own. It also firmly established his place in

signature edge. “It was a volatile time,” he notes. “It was like the Wild Wild

Hollywood history, making him the youngest (at age 24) and first African-

West—a very interesting, vibrant time, and that’s what we’re trying to show.”

American director to be nominated for an Academy Award. He followed it

But that isn’t all he has on the table, not by a long shot. There’s the secretive

up with Poetic Justice in 1993, co-starring Janet Jackson and the late Tupac

movie deal he won’t discuss, as well as the upcoming series for Amazon that

Shakur, 1995’s Higher Learning, the 2000

he’s more forthcoming about. The show—

reboot of the 1970s classic Shaft starring

which is in such early development stages

Samuel L. Jackson and 2 Fast 2 Furious in

it has yet to be written—is tentatively

2003.

titled Black Power. It will tell hour-long

The stories he tells are the stories he

incremental stories of important African

knows—be it Boyz, or the one-off episode

American figures throughout history in a

of The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American

style that sounds part Ryan Murphy, part

Crime Story he directed last year that

Alan Ball. “It’s Game of Thrones in the

earned him an Emmy. And although he is

civil rights and black power movements.

traditionally a filmmaker, with the sweet

It’s the stories of all those characters—

taste of success still lingering in his mouth, Singleton is now turning to television with not one but three new projects that pay

Malcolm X, Angela Davis, Addie Hoffman Singleton filming the documentary “L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later.”

and more—but not in the way they’ve been told before. There’s a lot of sex and

MY GOAL IS TO KEEP MYSELF INTERESTED AS A FILMMAKER AND TO TELL STORIES I’M INTERESTED IN, TO TELL STORIES BECAUSE I WANT TO DO IT, BECAUSE I HAVE SOMETHING ON MY MIND THAT I WANT TO GET OUT THERE. violence. It’s not a historical era thing; it’s really, really different.”

“I’m a native guy from Los Angeles and, throughout history, there have

And Murphy’s influence is no accident. After working together on

been filmmakers from certain regions who focus on projects that are

American Crime Story, the two bonded. “I call him my television mentor,”

indelible to those environments. I just thought that, starting out the way I

Singleton says. “I learned a lot from him.” Murphy helped him take a leap

did—with Boyz N the Hood—that it would be interesting to reproduce that

of faith and discover the bonuses in creating for the small screen. “What’s

in a television sense. I know the environment better than anyone else, and

great about television, as a director and producer, is that you can create a

it’s unique to who I am as an artist.”

canvas and explore that whole canvas, that whole world.”

He recently produced L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later for A&E

His current predilection for branching out is indicative of how much

about the untold stories of the individuals impacted by the beating of

he’s grown. At 49, Singleton is no longer the young and ambitious kid he

Rodney King by four LAPD officers. (When they were eventually acquitted

once was, navigating the wilds of Hollywood. “I’ve changed as a person,” he

by a nearly all-white jury, it resulted in a level of social unrest that left

maintains. “I’ve matured as a human being. I’ve traveled, I’ve experienced

55 dead and over 2,000 injured over a five-day period.) Singleton then

different things. I was a kid when I first came in this business right out of

headed north to Oakland for BET’s Rebel, a police drama that examines the

college [at USC]. I’m a much more well-rounded person than I was at the

conflicted relationships that officers of color have with their jobs at a time

age of 22, and my work reflects that now.”

when police forces are rife with brutality and misconduct.

His third recent project, Snowfall, revolves around the onset of the crack cocaine epidemic in L.A. and its impact on the culture in the early 1980s.

So does his life, it seems. “I’m adventurous,” he admits. “I like to travel now, and be exposed to different things. I’m like Hemingway—I like to go where the action is.”

“It’s really the story about how cocaine changed Los Angeles, and it deals

Most often, that would be chilling out on his beautiful Beneteau Oceanis

with the whole of L.A.—it’s South Central, it’s The Valley, it’s East L.A.

50 in Marina del Rey, soaking up the SoCal sun with his fellow yacht-

You’ll see different parts of the city and the different characters that thrive

owning friends (unless he’s shooting a production, of course). It’s an atypical

in those different parts.”

existence, to be sure, for a man whose trademark has become material that

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SINGLETON ON SET Shooting the series Snowfall with Damson Idris for FX (left) and the police drama Rebel for BET (right).

He’s also grateful to be working the way that he wants. Though he took a four-year hiatus between directing the 2011 thriller Abduction and a 2015 episode of Empire, it was on his terms, for his reasons.

“My greatest achievement is that I’ve been in the business for 25 years and I haven’t lost my heart,” he says. “I’ve seen people come and go, achieving varying levels of success, and I’ve seen them lose their minds. I’m real level-headed and Zen-like and I’m still having fun with

I’M LIKE HEMINGWAY—I LIKE TO GO WHERE THE ACTION IS. focuses on inner-city violence. “I’m a water baby, you know?” Singleton says with a chuckle. “I’m always out on the ocean when I’m not working.”

When he’s not jetting to Catalina or San Diego, he’s making five-mile daily treks through the mountains or by the beach, or watching Anthony Bourdain and dreaming of ‘parts unknown’ (or known, as it were—as he mentions traveling to San Sebastian to “just bask in the Basque”).

Life sounds pretty damn near perfect, and he knows it. “[It’s a luxury] to wake up and feel relaxed and not in danger. I went through the first 18, 19, years of my life [not feeling] that way. I was always like, ‘Well, OK, you grow up and you don’t know how long you’re going to live because things are so volatile out there in the environment. I don’t have to deal with that anymore. I’m over my PTSD of growing up in the ’hood,” he says with a laugh. “I wake up, take a deep breath and say, ‘I’m grateful to be alive.’ I really do—that’s no joke.”

positive way within this business.”

He adds, “My goal is to keep myself interested as a filmmaker and to tell stories I’m interested in, to tell stories because I want to do it, because I have something on my mind that I want to get out there.

The thing that defines me is that I’m about preservation of the soul, of doing things I really believe in, living my life the way I believe, not compromising any of that and being able to stand by my decisions.”

In fact—dare we say it—John Singleton seems like he’s actually living in The Endless Summer film. And he agrees. “My life started out as a nightmare and became a dream. I grew up in a crazy neighborhood and was able to use that as fodder for me as a storyteller.”

He pauses a beat before adding, “My life just keeps getting better and better.”

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Kate Mara has always had a special bond with dogs. The actress’ two Boston terriers, Bruno and Lucius, are her constant companions. Even when working, she travels with her furry mascots who then accompany her to set. So when the script for the recently released film, Megan Leavey, landed in Mara’s hands, it was a no-brainer―she knew she had to play the title role.

The movie tells the real-life story of a United States Marine corporal and member of the military’s canine team. Alongside German shepherd Rex, Megan Leavey served over 100 missions in Iraq, saving countless lives. However, her relationship with Rex is what saved her own life; he taught her how to love and provided her with a purpose.

Although Leavey was initially forced to clean out kennels as punishment, when she learned that the dogs and their handlers were heading to Iraq to sniff out bombs, weapons and improvised explosive devices, Leavey found a new calling. The film chronicles her journey—including the four-year-long fight she underwent to earn custody of Rex after they were both injured by a blast. “I knew I wanted to do it when I read the script. It was pretty simple,” Mara remembers. “I thought it was a really important story to tell, and I worked with the producer a very long time ago, so it was an obvious choice for me. I was just very moved by it, and I’m excited that it hasn’t been told before.”

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The Real (Estate)

DEALS

and sealing the deal is making real and honest connections with people.

Real estate is a relationship business.

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AARON KIRMAN JOHN AAROE GROUP

act so closely with our clients on a product that means so much. [I like] helping my clients live the life they have always wanted.

Aaron Kirman is President of the International Estates Division

What are your predictions for luxury real estate in L.A.?

at John Aaroe Group, selling over $3.5 billion in Beverly Hills real

Often, I tell clients that I don’t have a crystal ball and, if I did, I

estate to heads of industry, celebrities, foreign investors and royalty.

promise I would use it. But that is simply not the case. This puts a premium on [having] a solid sales strategy [by pricing] correctly

How did you make it in the real estate industry?

for the market.

It is important to say upfront that there is no ticket to success— [mine] has come primarily from hard work, strategy, connecting

What has been your most significant home sale?

with the right people and staying outside the box. Creating unique

One of my proudest moments was when I sold the Oscar Ne Mayer

business strategies... keeps you ahead of the curve. There is also a

home in Santa Monica to a developer for the land value. It became

little bit of making your own luck.

clear that [he] planned on tearing down the house to build something that would greatly increase the value and I convinced him to

What are the rewards of selling residential L.A. real estate?

instead sell [it] to a buyer that, in turn, wanted to restore the home

This is one of the only industries in the world where we get to inter-

to its original grandeur.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF AARON KIRMAN/JOHN AAROE GROUP

key “toTheselling

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ADAM ROSENFELD AND LINDA MAY

THESE TOP 9 L.A. POWER PLAYERS TALK INDUSTRY TRENDS, HOT AMENITIES AND THE RITZIEST RESIDENCES THEY REPRESENT

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ADAM ROSENFELD MERCER VINE

throughout the process. If both sides truly understand their clients, there is almost always a way to ensure that everyone walks away happy with the sale.

Adam Rosenfeld is the founder of Mercer Vine, aimed at redefining the experience of buying and selling luxury

Describe the hottest property you represent.

real estate in Beverly Hills.

The hottest home we represent is 627 N. Palm Drive in Beverly Hills, which just hit the market for $15.995

What has been the ticket to your success?

million. There’s nothing else like it in the city. Everything

People talk so often about understanding the marketplace and

about this property is a beautiful fusion of Spanish

the economy—and while those are paramount, success comes

Colonial architecture and modern design.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ADAM ROSENFELD AND LINDA MAY

with building relationships and understanding what your client wants and needs. In addition, advising them on the best possible outcome [is important], so their expectations are in line with

I fell in love with 800 Stradella Road a year ago when I

what we can deliver.

represented the buyer in an off-market sale. This piece

What is the key to sealing the deal with any real estate

from Downtown L.A. to Catalina Island to the Griffith

transaction?

A good real estate deal starts with identifying the areas where your clients on both sides of the negotiation are willing to compromise. From Mercer Vine’s standpoint, that means having a deep understanding of which deal elements are negotiable and which are not, and then continually advocating for those items

of land has complete unobstructed views stretching Observatory.

What has been your most significant home sale?

I represented the buyer in the purchase of The Owlwood Estate for $90 million. It wasn’t just the price tag—the history and sheer size of the estate are what made it so significant to me.

LINDA MAY HILTON & HYLAND

What advice would you give an agent who is just start-

and the world’s most elite business leaders in luxury Los Angeles

a successful agent.

Linda May has made a name for herself working with A-listers residential real estate for over three decades.

What has been your ticket to success?

I was immediately drawn to the luxury marketplace over 30-plus years ago. My time in the industry has been defined through my persistent hard work, complete authenticity and integrity. I also have a passion for art and architecture, which has led me to be immersed in the fabulous classic architectural homes that Los PHOTOS COURTESY OF AARON KIRMAN/JOHN AAROE GROUP

If you could own any estate, what would it be?

Angeles has to offer. Last, but certainly not least, I am backed by an incredible team!

ing out?

Get yourself a mentor, learn the inventory and start to understand values! These are key fundamentals of being

What do you see as the most desirable selling point of a residence that buyers look for in your market?

Today, the most desired selling point of a residence to my clientele is the master suite. It must be sumptuous, boast overgenerous closets, separate his/hers bathrooms and evoke a true feeling of relaxation.

What has been your most significant home sale?

My most recent significant estate sale was the iconic 300 Delfern Drive, The Edie Goetz Estate. Out of the 13-plus estates I have sold in Holmby Hills, this was one of the best residential estates in the city with its classic Hollywood history, stunning architecture and classic elements. It is a rare trophy estate that I was proud to represent.

Are there recurring trends that you’ve seen in the past year?

In the last several years, the modern white box home has been a very strong trend, However, classical architectural homes with pedigree, history and the touch of distinction by masterful architects continue

BROAD STROKES May is the agent representing 31038 Broad Beach Road (left), a luxurious beachfront home on the coveted Broad Beach Road in Malibu.

to endure and prevail throughout the decades.

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MYRA NOURMAND NOURMAND & ASSOCIATES Known as the First Lady of Real Estate, Myra Nourmand has a

reputation for excellence in the listing, marketing and selling of high-end residences across Los Angeles.

What has been your ticket to success?

My ability to develop strong relationships in the community, my dedication to my craft, my drive, and adapting to change in today’s cutting age technology. The home is where your heart is, so this is one of the most gratifying services that I can provide to a client.

What are some common challenges and rewards you experience selling residential real estate in L.A.?

There’s only one way to thrive in the fiercely competitive L.A. market: work non-stop. You have to be accessible to your clients nearly 24/7 and you have to work at lightning-fast speed. Amazing listings [that are] priced right fly off the market because everyone is looking to purchase the same sought-after property.

BEVERLY HILLS BEAUTY Nourmand represents the beautiful Beverly Hills estate (right) at 945 N. Foothill Road, asking $21,950,000.

who seek an amazing L.A. view are entering a hyper-competitive market. Many have to adjust their budgets and be willing to pay more than they expected.

What is the key to sealing the deal on any real estate transaction?

In the high-end [subsector], you’re dealing with multiple players: buyers and sellers and their team of business managers, accountants, agents and lawyers. Putting together a multimilliondollar deal under these circumstances is full of challenges.

Effectively navigating through inevitable obstacles is what separates the elite agents from their less successful counterparts.

What advice would you give an agent who is just starting out?

Tenacity is key. I started out after being a homemaker who had stopped working to raise my kids. I told myself failure was not an option and, when I encountered roadblock after roadblock, I kept pushing forward. There’s a lot of disappointment in this business: sellers change their minds and pull their homes off the market, and buyers back out of deals. But around every corner is a new deal. As the saying goes, “When a door closes, a window opens.”

What do you see as the most desirable amenity or selling point of a residence that buyers look for in your market?

The most desirable amenities for my clients are location, property size and architecture.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOYCE REY

Views have taken on a greater importance than ever before. Buyers

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MYRA NOURMAND

Have you seen recurring trends in luxury real estate?

JOYCE REY COLDWELL BANKER

Beverly Hills-based realtor Joyce Rey has dedicated more than four decades to selling the country’s most extravagant residences, setting numerous records throughout her career and acquiring over $3 billion in sales.

As one of the top sellers of luxury real estate, how did you make it in the industry?

[There were] a number of factors—starting with a great educational background, a passion for the business itself, long hours of hard work, and putting my clients’ best interests first.

What is the key or secret to sealing the deal on any transaction?

Extensive follow-up.

Describe the hottest home in L.A. that you currently represent.

72 Beverly Park—this property offers more than any other! With Richard Landry’s outstanding architecture, six prime acres in the exclusive guard-gated Beverly Park [and] fabulous entertaining areas with high ceilings, nothing compares. If you move outside of L.A., the Sycamore Valley Ranch (formerly known as ‘Neverland’) is not only a piece of history, but an absolute paradise.

What are some common challenges and rewards you experience selling residential real estate in Los Angeles?

It is always difficult to find the perfect house for a buyer. Sellers typically want to price their property above actual market value.

The rewards are many—the most important is the respect of your colleagues and the appreciation of your clients.

What do you see as the most desirable amenity or selling point of a residence that buyers look for in your market?

I think they look for outstanding architecture; city, ocean or pastoral views; and [for a home to be] move-in ready.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOYCE REY

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MYRA NOURMAND

Are there recurring trends that you’ve seen in high-end homes in What advice would you give an agent who is just starting out?

the past year?

Have a good savings account so you don’t have to worry about

There has been a high demand for contemporary architecture and

finances as you learn the business, work with a top company that

developers are catering to that preference. Land and privacy are

focuses on the area that is of interest, choose a company that

always requested, and our buying market tends to be younger and

has a strong training program, consider specializing in a certain

younger and always filled with celebrities.

PARK PLACE 72 Beverly Park (above) is the hottest home in Los Angeles that Rey currently represents.

neighborhood and utilize as many educational programs as possible.

What do you predict for luxury real estate over the next year?

What has been your most significant home sale?

At the moment, the market is stronger than it has ever been—there

There have been many, including Owlwood, Pickfair, the Harold

have been 24 sales of [over $20 million] so far this year, and there

Lloyd Estate; however, Le Belvedere in Bel Air, which was the

were only eight at this time last year. And of those 24 sales, 11 were

highest sale for the U.S. for an entire year, was very exciting!

over $30 million and there was only one... at this time last year.

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What are some common challenges and rewards you experience selling residential real estate in L.A.?

It’s always a voyage of discovery trying to match the vision of the buyer with the properties on the market; the reward is when you achieve that.

What do you see as the most desirable amenity or selling point of a residence that buyers look for in your market?

Ocean views, with the ultimate [amenity] being beach access.

What has been your most significant home sale?

My first home sale in 1994 for $5 million, which I sold a few years ago for $60 million. This defined my career in real estate.

Are there recurring trends that you’ve seen in high-end homes

MALIBU MAN Cortazzo is responsible for 33218 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu (below).

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It’s always the sifting sands of the beach in terms of what buyers are looking for. International buyers tend to be more traditional, where domestic buyers tend to be more architectural.

What advice would you give an agent who is just starting out?

CHRIS CORTAZZO COLDWELL BANKER

your sellers, and then walk out the door with confidence that you

real estate agent in Malibu for the past decade, earning over $4

What are your predictions for the luxury real estate sector in

billion in sales since 2000.

L.A. over the next year?

Know your area, know your inventory, know your buyer, know can sell anything.

Chris Cortazzo has been named Coldwell Banker’s number one

It’s hard to predict L.A. in general, but… I anticipate [Malibu] As one of the top sellers of luxury real estate, how did you

to be very strong. More and more people are drawn to the beach

make it in the industry? What has been your ticket to success?

lifestyle and, as such, Malibu has become an international

Passion, passion, passion. I realized early in my career that,

destination.

to be successful, it’s a 24/7 job.

What is the key to sealing the deal with any real estate transaction?

Having the confidence, knowing the property, knowing the neighborhood, and knowing what the buyer is looking for.

Describe the hottest home in L.A. that you currently represent. What distinguishes it from other residences on the market?

There’s a $60 million estate that’s located on PCH that is absolute perfection. It’s Tuscany, it’s the French Riviera and it’s three acres located in Malibu on a low bluff, with direct beach access to a perfect surf break and a beautiful sandy cove.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHRIS CORTAZZO/COLDWELL BANKER

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It’s always the sifting sands of the beach in terms of what buyers are looking for.

International buyers tend to be more traditional, where domestic buyers tend to be more architectural.

in the past year?

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salon, a Qubica AMF two-lane bowling alley, a fitness center, a resortsize swimming pool and spa, a commercial elevator, and much more.

Needless to say, the property is unrivaled in its opulence.

What are some common challenges and rewards you experience selling residential real estate in L.A.?

In this hot market, the challenge lies in knowing the off-market properties and convincing sellers to sell off-market. Aside from the financial reward, which brings great pleasure, I relish in matching clients to the perfect property. Since our office sells one-third of our high-end properties in-house and off-market, it creates great fun in matching people to people and lifestyles to lifestyles through their future luxury home.

If you could own any estate currently on or off the market, which would it be?

My favorite estate in the entire city would have to be the estate owned by my partner’s late grandfather, Conrad Hilton. Sitting on over eight flat acres on Bel-Air Country Club, this exceptional property has no neighbors, providing the utmost privacy and intimacy. I don’t

Everyone “wishes to live

in Southern California because we have everything— from impeccable weather to business growth to exceptional architecture to theater.

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think there’s another home like it. It’s the best estate in the city, if not in the country—truly

JEFF HYLAND HILTON & HYLAND

magnificent.

What do you see as the most desirable amenity or selling point of a residence?

As Co-founder and President of Hilton & Hyland, Jeff Hyland has

Privacy, privacy, privacy. It wasn’t always such

received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Beverly Hills Greater

an issue, but privacy has come to be highly

Los Angeles Association of Realtors for representing some of the most

sought after and highly coveted. Buyers want

expensive and prestigious properties in Los Angeles.

their home to be a safe haven, a sanctuary.

How did you make it in the industry?

Are there recurring trends that you’ve seen in

I originally wanted to be an architect, but couldn’t do the math. I figured

high-end homes?

since I couldn’t design them, the next best thing was to sell them. Being

There is a fantastic long-term appreciation in Los Angeles with

raised in Little Holmby and spending my childhood around Bel-Air and

bumps that come along once or twice every decade. We happen to be

Beverly Hills, I developed a fond love for and knowledge of the market.

in a wonderful growth period and, hopefully, we can defy the normal

As in any profession, one word can spell success―and it’s so apropos for

ups and downs we’ve seen before. It may not happen, as everyone

our industry: integrity.

wishes to live in Southern California because we have everything—

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JEFF HYLAND/HILTON & HYLAND

from impeccable weather to business growth to exceptional What is the key to sealing the deal on any real estate transaction?

Bonding with the client through your knowledge and professionalism is the key to sealing the deal.

architecture to theater.

What advice would you give an agent who is just starting out?

Make as many mistakes as you possibly can early on; they will serve

Describe the hottest home in L.A. that you currently represent. What distinguishes it from other residences on the market?

613 N. Canon Drive is one of the most exciting opportunities on the

you well as you climb the ladder.

CANON CALL Hyland put 613 N. Canon Dr. on the market for $39,995,000 with luxury features that include a stateof-the-art theater, indoor basketball court, beauty salon, two-lane bowling alley, gym, resort-size swimming pool and spa, commercial elevator and the most advanced lighting, sound and security systems imaginable.

What are your predictions for the luxury real estate sector in Los

market. Maison 613 sets a new standard of elegance, beauty and

Angeles over the next year?

sophistication in the residential landscape of Beverly Hills. Conceived

I foresee a ten percent increase in L.A.’s luxury real estate sector. In

and executed by yacht architect Roy Sklarin, [it] boasts over 21,000

the city, where you have to tear down to build something new, there’s

square feet of ultra-luxe amenities, including a paneled library, a state-

something to be said about the finite supply that gives the market

of-the-art theater with a star roof, an indoor basketball court, a beauty

stability and long-term growth.

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SUZANNE PERKINS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Suzanne Perkins has represented both buyers and sellers in many of Santa Barbara’s priciest residential real estate transactions.

What are your predictions for the luxury real estate sector in Santa Barbara over the next year?

Santa Barbara is unique because we have the mountains to the north and the ocean to the south, so our growth is restricted. We also have very little inventory on the market, so the good properties in the luxury real estate sector are going to continue to demand good prices.

What is the secret to sealing the deal on any transaction?

Complete honesty and always making sure that your clients come first.

What has been your most significant home sale?

My most important sale occurred in January 2007, when I represented the sellers of Bixby Company’s, El Cojo and Jalama Ranches. It was the largest non-commercial transaction in California history—the combined listing value of the two properties was an astounding $155 million. Buyers had to agree to charter helicopters in order to view the property. Since most of the ranch was covered with a no-fly zone, we had to work with Vandenberg AFB to allow showings.

Describe the hottest home that you currently represent.

The Villa Santa Barbara—it’s owned by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi [and] is listed for $45 million. There’s nothing that has ever been on the market that can compare to this property in any way. It has history, privacy, views and fabulous architecture. When you’re on the property, you feel like you’ve been transported to Italy or the South of France.

Are there recurring trends you’ve seen in high-end homes over the course of the last year? seems to be in a hurry.

What do you see as the most desirable amenity of a residence?

Right now, the most desirable amenity in our area is a really large, zero-edge pool. Buyers are also looking for clean lines, high ceilings, open spaces, and a clean and simple design with a more contemporary feel.

PPHOTOS COURTESY OF SUZANNE PERKINS

Buyers are taking a lot more time to make up their minds. No one

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RANDY SOLAKIAN COLDWELL BANKER

One of the Santa Barbara region’s most esteemed leaders in real estate, Randy Solakian has amassed an exceptional sales history

What advice would you give an agent who is just starting out?

There’s no easy ticket to success. Be prepared for a long-term commitment of service to your clientele, and do not let your personal life get lost in the process. Remember what drives your efforts.

that includes several legendary estates.

What do you see as the most desirable amenity or selling point of a

As one of the top sellers of luxury real estate, how did you make it

Although this varies with the individual buyers, in our market, capa-

in the industry? What has been your ticket to success?

I have been very fortunate to enjoy success beyond my imagination

residence that buyers look for in your market? ble buyers typically ask for views, privacy, gardens, architecture and, of course, a desirable location.

over the decades; however, success comes with a constant process of deliberate focus, effort and strategy. It starts with a basic prerequisite for knowledge and expertise, honesty and placing the clients’ best interest as top priority. Success is mostly the delayed result of longterm commitment to deliver quality results to the marketplace.

What is the key to sealing the deal on any real estate transaction?

To foresee potential problems in advance and move to resolve and eliminate issues early in the transaction process.

What are your predictions for the luxury real estate sector in the L.A. area over the next year?

In my marketplace, which includes Montecito and the South Coast of Santa Barbara County, we enjoy what is arguably the best real estate in the world, a world-class culture center disguised as a sleepy coastal town, and mostly excellent weather year-round. There will always be a strong demand for property here!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF RANDY SOLAKIAN

LIFE’S A BEACH Solakian is responsible for putting this breathtaking property, located on Santa Barbara’s Gaviota Coast, on the market.

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DIOR’S DESERT SAFARI FURTHER PROOF THAT LOS ANGELES IS BECOMING A FASHION HOT SPOT: THE CITY OF ANGELS WAS THE CITY OF CHOICE TO FEATURE NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI’S FIRST CRUISE COLLECTION

On the scene at Coachella 2016

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BFA, GETTY IMAGES, ERIC STAUDENMAIER AND DIOR

The BUZZ

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The BUZZ THE MOST BUZZED ABOUT LOCALE IN Los Angeles this spring, quite unpredictably, was the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve in the Santa Monica Mountains—the setting for Christian Dior’s 2018 Cruise Collection. In fact, its ruggedness was actually perfect for the jungle-themed show, which pulled from the designer’s appropriation of rock paintings in his line, Ovale, inspired by the 1940 discovery of the Lascaux cave with allusions to primitive female depictions, such as the Willendorf Venus. Over 800 guests—including Charlize Theron, Rihanna, Brie Larson, Miranda Kerr, Solange Knowles, Anjelica Huston, Demi Moore, Freida Pinto, Kate Bosworth Kelly Rowland, Haley Bennett, Kiernan Shipka, Rashida Jones, Banks, Dylan Penn and Chiara Ferragni—were shuttled to the relatively unknown location, waiting with bated breath to see the first collection from new artistic CELEBRITY STYLE The crème de la crème of celebrities flocked to the show, including (clockwise from above) Charlize Theron, Miranda Kerr, Rihanna, Kate Bosworth and Brie Larson.

director, Maria Grazia Chiuri. The reveal was a completely feminine representation, bringing a wild and almost bestial spirit into the present. In her vision, prehistoric wolves emerge from the Lascaux cave on silk jacquards where the ocher, gold colors contrast with blacks and reinterpreted female handprints become sequined embroideries. The show also delivered a feminist reinvention of the tarots by Vicki Noble and Karen Vogel

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that breathed new life into Dior’s divine art.

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THE SETTING The installation took two weeks to create with 18 tents, four caravans, two hot-air balloons and 400 wooden posts that spanned a five-and-a-half mile radius. Following the featured attraction, the show space transformed into a concert with a special performance by Solange and a set by DJ Justin Strauss.

THE FOOD Guests were treated to delicacies from a wood fired pizza station (including Margherita, wild mushroom and Sicilian options), a seafood station with yellowtail ceviche and tuna tataki, garden-friendly fare like radicchio cups and prosciutto-wrapped salad greens, chicken mole tacos and cassava chia tostadas, plus ice cream, cookies and carrot cupcakes.

Coachella VIPs stay in these luxury yurts

THE DRINKS

The evening’s custom cocktails paid homage to the surrounding area with drinks such as the Malibu (habanero infused Patrón Silver, pineapple and lime), the Campfire (hickory smoked Hennessy with ginger and mint) and the Juiced Up (Belvedere vodka and easy green juice made of cucumber, ap-

PHOTOS COURTESY OF GOLDENVOICE, VLAD 61, ARGUS AND GPOINT STUDIO

ple, spinach, kale, green pepper and lemon).

SAUVAGE SCENE The Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve was the place to be, thanks to the fabulous Dior fashion show (below and left), as well as a surprise performance from Solange Knowles.

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The BUZZ

LOOKING HAUTE Here are a handful of the 84 jungle-inspired looks from Christian Dior’s 2018 Cruise Collection.

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DIOR’S NEW ERA— MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI Maria Grazia Chiuri is a legend in the making: the Italian designer is the first woman in the history of Dior to be named Women’s Artistic Director. Born to a seamstress mother, Maria had an interest in fashion from a very young age. She graduated from the European Institute of Design in Rome in the 1980s and began to work as a designer at Fendi in 1989. Ten years later, she joined Valentino as an accessory designer before being named a co-creative director of that house. In July 2016, she stepped into Raf Simons’ shoes at Christian Dior and the rest is history.

It is a great honor to be “ joining the house of Dior... a

house so deeply rooted in the pure expression of femininity. The endless wealth of its heritage continues to be a constant source of inspiration for fashion and I cannot wait to express my own vision.

— Maria Grazia Chiuri

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HautePARTNERS

REINVENTING THE WHEEL When he’s not developing cutting-edge technology apps for high-profile clients, Ben Lee is creating a style and brand all his own.

At 29, Ben Lee is the most unassuming digital influencer you may or may not

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That’s the beauty of Neon Roots: I don’t have any investors—no board, no one telling me what I have to do, or should do.

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have heard of. In 2016, Inc. magazine named him one of the Most Brilliant Tech Entrepreneurs on its 30 Under 30 list. And as the co-founder of Neon Roots, one of the fastest growing app development agencies in the country, Lee has worked with all-star clients from Tony Robbins to Snoop Dogg, as well as numerous Fortune 500 companies.

Earlier this year, a creator brought on Lee and his team for the Kickstarter campaign of Superscreen, ‘the world’s first portable 10” touchscreen for your smartphone.’ Within the first 30 minutes, they’d exceeded their goal of raising $50,000.

After 30 days, they’d reached $2.54 million, making it the 11th largest tech campaign in Kickstarter’s history. Forbes highlighted the campaign for being “prepared, educated, and balanced,” while Macworld emphasized the product’s “spectacular support.” It was one of the most watched Kickstarter Live events of all time, and 50% of the supporters were new to the platform. “They’d never even heard of Kickstarter,” Lee claims. “And we got a lot of notoriety for being novices. Most of us had never run a Kickstarter before.”

Of course, his success wasn’t beginner’s luck. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Lee has been carving his own path since middle school. At age nine, he began writ-

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ing letters to world leaders, from Bill Clinton and George W. Bush to Fidel Castro,

he worked as an engineer and product manager and where, more importantly,

all while maintaining a corresponding website. “I was always a weird, creative

he met his future co-founder, Drew Harding. “Citrusbyte was heavily expanding

thinker. I thought I’d be able to solve international crises,” he laughs. “‘I’m Ben

in Latin America, and needed to restructure their organization. First, they laid off

Lee and, as a student in a democracy, I can tell you how important it is to have a

Drew, then I followed a few months later.” Before Lee officially left the company,

free and open internet, open source blah blah blah.’ I told Castro, ‘I’m confident

he tagged along on a trip to Argentina with his former co-workers, while Drew

one day Cuba and the U.S. will have relations and diplomacy. I wish you the

was setting up “a scrappy little shop called Neon Roots.” He invited Ben to join it.

best of luck.’” Eight months later, Lee received a postcard signed

by Castro, with a letter from a foreign minister promoting Cuba’s healthcare system. “It was more of a PR letter saying ‘We have the best health care; young people like you are the future; if you’re ever in Cuba, hit us up.’”

As a teenager, Lee worked his way from busboy and promoter to operations manager of a prominent restaurant group in Los Angeles by the age of 19. “I learned a lot about not just opening businesses, but the challenges of closing a business, which is much harder than you’d think.” He took those lessons and went on to open Kitchen24, a 24-hour modern diner in the heart of Hollywood, with a variety of

We create “ an experience.

Every client leaves happy.

We’re friends with our clients.

We really protect them.

partners. His biggest takeaway? “Try to do business with as few

”

Still in Argentina at the time, Lee decided to travel to Uruguay to meet relatives and find talent for their new operation. “I met three developers, got them on board, then headed back to the U.S. Our first client was Concord Music Group, and the rest is kind of history.” Today, that ‘scrappy little shop’ has over 100 clients and has helped dozens of startups raise millions in funding. “And it all started from that original trip in 2011, smuggling MacBooks and iPhones while figuring out how to bootstrap a startup business,” Lee laughs.

As for how his past projects affect his business today? “My hospitality experience is translated into Neon Roots,” he says. “We create an experience—every client leaves happy. We’re friends with our clients; we really protect them. We even look after them when they

investors and partners as possible. That’s the beauty of Neon Roots: I don’t have

move on to other vendors. So the experience part of it is why we’ve been able to

any investors—no board, no one telling me what I have to do, or should do. That

not get commoditized like a lot of other agencies.”

was a big, big lesson.” Then, a chance encounter on a flight from Chicago led

Lee is equally as matter-of-fact about the future. “There’s definitely a roadmap,

him to his next big project. “I was sitting with this lawyer who’d published his

but I’m also approaching it like a piece of software, which is iterative. Nobody

old outlines for the bar exam and they’d gone viral. By the end of the flight, we’d

really knows what they want to build when they develop an app. You can pro-

made a deal. I licensed the content, put some resources behind it, and within a

ject, but it changes. And there are certain pressures to do everything ASAP, but

year, [it was] the number one downloaded bar prep online.” The business would

I want to stay true to me. I don’t want to be artificial, or too produced. I want

later be acquired.

to continue to develop because I’m playing the long game, and I’m gonna do it

After that, Lee was hired by Citrusbyte, a software consulting firm for which

my way.”

LET’S BUILD SOMETHING Check out Ben Lee on Instagram @igbenlee or on Twitter @BenLeeNR. To inquire about collaborating with Neon Roots, contact hello@neonroots.com.

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THE 5TH ANNUAL KALEIDOSCOPE BALL UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital hosted its fifth annual Kaleidoscope Ball celebration on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 3LABS in Culver City, bringing together 750 VIPs and influencers from the worlds of art, fashion, design and entertainment. The special evening grossed

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an astounding $2.35 million for the hospital and UCLA Children’s Discovery and Innovation Institute. Notable attendees included

Jessica and Ryan Kavanaugh

honorees Alexandra and Sean Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow, and the mother of Extraordinary Children’s Award honoree Kaiis Davis Jarrahy, as well Gwyneth Paltrow and Geena Davis

as Geena Davis, Chris Martin, Ali Larter, Jaime King, Molly Sims, Randy Jackson, Ron Howard, Monique Lhuillier, Ryan and Jessica Kavanaugh, and former mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. This year’s theme was “Light: A Celebration of Discovery and Innovation.” A cocktail reception was followed by dinner from Wolfgang Puck Catering, and an intimate surprise musical performance with Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Martin of Coldplay and violinist Davide Grossi.

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CARTIER PRESENTS THE PANTHÈRE DE CARTIER WATCH Cartier celebrated the relaunch of its iconic Panthère de Cartier watch during a swanky soirée held at Milk Studios on May 5. Cartier International CEO, Cyrille Vigneron, hosted the evening alongside President & CEO Cartier North America, Mercedes Abramo, and Sofia Coppola. Glamourous guests― who enjoyed special performances by Alicia Keys, Lion Babe and DJ Mark Ronson at the event, catered by three Michelin star chef Thomas Keller― included Sienna Miller, Dakota Johnson, Lily Collins, Kirsten Dunst, Miranda Kerr, Dita Von Teese, Gelila Assefa and Wolfgang Puck, Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy, LL Cool J, Marilyn Manson, Poppy Delevingne, Rachel Zoe, Sasha Spielberg and Shiva Rose.

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THE 24TH ANNUAL RACE TO ERASE MS On May 5, multiple sclerosis (MS) advocate and Center Without Walls founder Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Beverly Hilton for the 24th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala. The event raised $1.6 million to benefit the cause and its Center Without Walls program, a collaboration of top MS research centers working together on ground-breaking research with the goal of treating and ultimately finding a cure for MS. Guests included honoree JamieLynn Sigler, musical performers Chicago and Siedah Garrett, and musical director David Foster with special presenters Lance Bass, Kathy Griffin, Randy Jackson and Quincy Jones. Some of the other attendees at the starstudded event were Emmanuelle Chriqui, Barbara Davis, Max Greenfield,

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MOCA HONORS JEFF KOONS AT ANNUAL GALA On April 29, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles hosted its 2017 gala at The Geffen Contemporary honoring Jeff Koons. This year’s event was co-chaired

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CENTRAL REGION

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The LuxuryBEAT

BY ROSALIA CONNOLLY

Why is Legacy such an innovative move for the company?

One of the things that sets Louis XIII apart is the brand’s longstanding commitment to craftsmanship and mastery of time. Each decanter is the life achievement of generations of cellar masters. Legacy is an

“ Louis XIII [is] the ultimate

embodiment of the incredible history, bridging the past and the future.

expression of the mastery of time.

It stands as the very definition of luxury lifestyle... a satisfaction so complete and without precedent that it demands to be savored and be rremembered.

Your current cellar master is the youngest the brand has ever had. Is his youth an asset?

Baptist Loiseau’s youthfulness brings a fresh perspective to our storied brand. For instance, as he works on projecting the brand into the next century, we are considering the impact that climate change could have on vineyards and, ultimately, on Louis XIII. Have you found it challenging for the brand to move into a digital age?

Social media was a major component of our strategy for 100 Years: The Movie You Will Never See [a film starring John Malkovich and directed

by Robert Rodriguez], an incredible, artistic, creative project, as it gave

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us the platform to share an inspirational work of art with people around the globe. A separate, but also strong, area of interest is e-retail, as it is an additional channel which makes our clients’ lives easier.

What initiatives have you employed as CEO to keep modern relevance, while still managing to sustain the brand’s integrity?

Louis XIII has debuted a string of innovative activations, such as the production of 100 Years; a limited-edition masterpiece in collaboration with Hermès, Puiforcat and Saint-Louis called l’Odyssee d’un Roi, which was auctioned for charity; and the opening of the world’s firstever Louis XIII cognac boutique in Beijing.

LEAVING A LEGACY Louis XIII is launching an unprecedented new product that’s making a historical mark on the cognac industry

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Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world so, from award shows to movie premieres, there is always a reason to celebrate. In a forward-thinking city like Los Angeles, where people are always searching for what’s new and what’s next, Louis XIII provides a chance to slow down, savor and appreciate the luxury of time, and think a century ahead.

OUIS XIII HAS BEEN AN INNOVATIVE, FORWARDthinking brand since its creation by Paul Emile Remy Martin in 1874—yet it is also one that is firmly rooted in history. Connecting this divide was a welcome challenge for

Philippe Farnier, the current chief executive officer of Rémy Cointreau USA and a member of the company’s global Executive Committee.

Using the knowledge he gleaned from previous positions at Yves Saint Laurent Beauté and Parfums Christian Dior, Farnier helped to conceive the company’s latest effort, Legacy—a unique limited-edition decanter, hand-signed by the four living cellar masters. Only 500 bottles will be released internationally, each accompanied by an etched plaque displaying its unique identification number. Here, Farnier discusses the evolution of the brand and how it plans on continuing to leave its mark on the spirits industry.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOUIS XIII

HISTORY IN A BOX Louis XIII Legacy (right) is the first cognac of its kind to be hand-signed by four living cellar masters. The beautiful bottle is then packaged in this sleek case (above).

Why is the product perfect for the L.A. market?

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