Rene Caovilla Celebrates 50 Years of the Cleo Shoe

Rene Caovilla’s chief executive Giorgia Caovilla was in Los Angeles last week to celebrate 50 years of the Maison’s iconic Cleo shoe at the Chateau Marmont. The event, in one of the hotel’s bungalows, showcased a range of the brand’s archival pumps and sandals, spanning from the 1970s to the present. To celebrate the milestone, the maison has also released a book titled The Art of Dreams: Cleo, a Style Icon for 50 Years, documenting the evolution of the shoe and some of its most iconic iterations.  

Founded in 1934 in Fiesso d’Artico, near Venice, by Edoardo Caovilla, the brand remains family owned with the entire production cycle still carried out in-house. The signature style was first created by Giorgia’s father René in 1973 and was inspired by a coiled serpent bangle from first century B.C. Rome that Mr. Caovilla saw on a visit to the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Ms. Caovilla is the third generation of the family to head the company.

The style, both a technical and design feat, was displayed in 1975 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and has since been seen on the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, Margot Robbie, Emma Watson and Kim Kardashian. During his tenure, René Caovilla has also collaborated on footwear with designers including Valentino Garavani, John Galliano for Christian Dior and Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel.

Lady Gaga Steals the Show at the “Maestro” Movie Premiere

After a long hiatus due to the WGA and SAG-Aftra strikes, “Maestro: stars Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan hit the red carpet last week for a special screening of the film at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Co-stars Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman, Matt Bomer and Cooper’s daughter Lea, whom he shares with model Irina Shayk, also attended the event. 

Mulligan wore a navy blue Celine off-the-shoulder, sequin gown and jewelry from Bulgari while Cooper wore a navy three-piece suit by Louis Vuitton. While the biographical drama is already nominated for multiple awards, the talk of the night was an appearance by Lady Gaga, who wore a Sarah Burton-designed, Alexander McQueen crepe trouser suit. Lady Gaga and Cooper last walked the red carpet together over five years ago for A Star Is Born.

The new feature from Cooper, which chronicles the life of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein is available to stream on Netflix now. 

J.J. Martin Unveils Her New Book at the Brentwood Country Mart

J.J. Martin, the Los Angeles–born fashion editor turned entrepreneur and founder of the Milanese lifestyle brand La DoubleJ, dropped by the Brentwood Country Mart last week to unveil her latest project: “Mamma Milano: Lessons From the Motherland.”

To celebrate the occasion, Brooke Wyard, Jenny Belushi (co-owner of children’s boutique Poppy Stores) and Laura Vinroot Poole (founder of Capitol) hosted a book signing of the memoir-meets-travel and style guide, which comes bound in one of three La DoubleJ fabrics. 

“This book is about how Italy taught me to bask in her infinite beauty, slow the eff down, glow way up, create consciously, flirt shamelessly, live joyfully, laugh my palazzo pants off and birth a company out of her marvelous, maximalist, big mamma energy,” Martin said.

Launched in 2015 as a shoppable magazine selling clothing and jewelry, La DoubleJ has since expanded into a full lifestyle label offering vintage-inspired womenswear and home accessories in maximalist prints. Now sold in more than 200 stores worldwide, La DoubleJ’s first flagship store opened in Milan’s fashion district in 2021, and has a dedicated floor offering a spiritual haven for shoppers and female empowerment workshops.

Christofle Celebrates the Art of  Entertaining 

To celebrate the holiday season, French tableware company Christofle has launched “Art on the Table“, a print publication dedicated to the rituals of entertaining. Inspired by iconic entertaining books such as Nan Kempner’s “R.S.V.P.” and “Park Avenue Potluck,” Christofle tapped six creatives and seasoned hosts – including culinary artist Laila Gohar and chef Ignacio Mattos, fashion designer Laura Kim, hotelier Gabriella Khalil, journalist Alina Cho and interior designer Michael Bargo – to share their dinner party tips, a favorite recipe and how they set the table using Christofle’s elegant collection of cutlery, tableware and decorative objects.

The book features photographs shot by Tyrell Hampton, Jeremy Liebman and Adrianna Glaviano alongside interviews and recipes from each host offering a personal look at how some of today’s most discerning aesthetes celebrate in their own homes. An inspirational source for holiday entertaining ideas and a practical collection of recipes for everything from Khalil’s lobster pasta to Mattos’s crème brûlée, “Art on the Table” celebrates what stylish entertaining looks like today.

Founded in 1830, Christofle was the purveyor to King Louis-Philippe and supplied the French royal House of Orléans as well as Napoleon III. The limited edition book is available exclusively at Christofle boutiques throughout the United States, including the Beverly Hills location.

Andy Warhol Exhibit Opens at the Dries Van Noten Little House

Hedges Projects and Dries Van Noten have teamed up to present Macho, an exhibition of Andy Warhol’s photographs at The Little House, the gallery adjacent to his La Cienaga flagship store. 

The exhibit features 75 original polaroids, unique silver gelatin prints and stitched photos, many of which have never been exhibited before. Accompanying the rare photographs is a screening of Warhol’s 1966 short films Screen Tests featuring Edie Sedgwick and Kipp Stagg on 16mm film.

On display in the Dries Van Noten store will be a selection of photographs taken at The Factory by artist Ronnie Cutrone, Warhol’s longtime assistant. During his tenure at Warhol’s Factory, Cutrone often took photos with a stereoscopic camera creating 3D images of life inside The Factory and documented its many visitors and their art-making processes.

James (“Jimmy”) R. Hedges IV has been an active art collector, dealer, curator and patron for over 30 years. In addition to his work with the world’s largest private collection of Warhol photographs, he is also Curator of the Arts for the Hotel Bel-Air and The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows in Los Angeles.

The exhibit is on view at The Little House, 451 N. La Cienega Blvd until Jan. 4.

Gwyneth Paltrow and G. Label by Goop Host a Holiday Celebration 

Gwyneth Paltrow toasted the G. Label by goop collection and the holiday season with a decadent evening of “Tinsel and ’Tinis” at her Los Angeles home. Guests, dressed in pieces from the line, included Chelsea Handler, Santigold, Emma Grede, Laura Harrier, Rachel Zoe, Arielle Vandenberg, Jen Meyer, Kelly Sawyer Patricof, Estee Stanley, Molly Sims and Tinx. 

The evening kicked off with a Golden Hour welcome cocktail, featuring Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, followed by mini steak frites, towers of cheesy gougères, baked potatoes topped with ROE Caviar and bread and radishes to dip in sumptuous mounds of butter.

Paltrow’s home, meanwhile, had been transformed into a holiday boutique complete with three holiday windows showcasing mannequins (all decked out in G. Label by goop) in a winter wonderland, pink Christmas and Parisian-inspired cocktail affair, complete with seasonal greenery, candelabras adorned with bows and tinsel.

Launched in 2016, G. Label by goop, designed in collaboration with Paltrow, features a limited edition collection inspired by the essential things she wants to wear, made in the same Italian factories as prominent designer brands at direct-to-consumer prices. The label is sold exclusively at goop boutiques and at goop.com.

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Kiernan Shipka and Laura Brown Fête Roger Vivier’s Gherardo Fellini at Villa de Leon

In celebration of Roger Vivier creative director Gherardo Felloni’s Shoe Designer of the Year win at the 2023 Footwear News Achievement Awards, Laura Brown and Kiernan Shipka hosted a dinner at the historic Villa de Leon in Pacific Palisades last week.

Guests included brand ambassador Inès de le Fressange and Emily in Paris star Camille Razat, who served as the face of the Autumn/Winter 2022. Also in attendance were Alexandra Daddario, Zooey Deschanel, Alexandra Shipp, Rachel Zoe, Allison Janney, Danai Gurira, Jurnee Smollett, Lily Rabe, Audrey Corsa and Bella Heathcote. 

Known as the Fabergé of footwear, Roger Vivier founded the brand in Paris in 1937 and went on to create the first stiletto heel in the 1950s. Over the years he designed shoes for her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Catherine Deneuve and Jackie Kennedy. Felloni was named creative director of the maison in 2018.

Bulgari Unveils Its New Boutique in Topanga Westfield 

Roman high jewelry brand Bulgari has unveiled an opulent new boutique in Topanga Westfield. Inspired by the design of architect Peter Marino, the 3000-square-foot space features materials that are quintessentially Roman, including antique black marble and saffron silk that recall the original Bulgari boutique on the Via Condotti in Rome, Pavone chandeliers by Gio Ponti, and artworks by Andy Warhol and Nicholas Ruel. 

“We are delighted to open the doors of our first boutique in Topanga and look forward to sharing Bulgari’s rich heritage and dazzling creations with the community,” Herve Perrot, CEO Bulgari North America, said.

The boutique, located on the second level of the luxury wing, will display the Roman Maison’s most iconic jewelry, watches and accessories across core collections including B.Zero1, Serpenti and Divas’ Dream. 

Veronica Beard Unveils New Beverly Hills Flagship

American ready-to-wear brand Veronica Beard has unveiled its newest flagship store in Beverly Hills. Founded by sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard in 2010, the line of classic, versatile pieces is, in their own words, “for the women who make it happen.” 

Created with the West Coast customer in mind, Veronica Beard resident interior designer Carolina de Neufville took an organic approach to the Beverly Hills space, embracing an earthy palette and materials rooted in the natural world: bamboo, rattan and stone. The warm, light-filled boutique features aged canvas tapestries portraying tropical vistas, an eclectic mix of furniture and a pair of ’70s-era brass palm trees along with a special concept space that will serve as a private appointment and a studio services room.

“We are thrilled to open our doors in Beverly Hills,” Miele Beard said. “We love this city … The women here are so chic. We can’t wait to see how they make the collection their own.”

This is Veronica Beard’s fourth flagship store, and the 30th standalone store in the brand’s fleet. The boutique will carry a full product offering including fan-favorite classics such as the dickey jacket, scuba suiting and denim, as well as the newest assortment of outerwear, dresses, jeans, tops, skirts, footwear, accessories and more. 

Veronica Beard is located at 423 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

Ahmet Zappa’s Halos & Arrows Gallery Pops Up in Beverly Hills 

Musician, Zappa Family Trust trustee and founder of online art gallery Halos & Arrows, Ahmet Zappa has opened a pop-up gallery in Beverly Hills. On view and available for a purchase is a section of rare museum-quality, limited edition fine art prints, including works from the Globe Music Archive and photographs by Frank Zinn and Frank Murphy featuring musicians, vintage Los Angeles and pop ephemera.

The L.A. native, who grew up in Laurel Canyon surrounded by artists and art, started the online gallery after his work in music estate management led to him unearthing previously unseen photo archives.

“I wanted to turn my lifelong passion for pop culture into the ultimate destination for awesome art,” Zappa said. “When I talk to friends about the things we love, we can trace them back to personal discoveries made during our formative years. But these totems of our youth shouldn’t be lost in storage bins. With the best large-scale printing available, we can turn these larger-than-life emotional connections into something more like an experience.”

The Halos & Arrows Pop-Up Gallery will be open through December at the Beverly Art Boutique, 341 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

Scarosso Partners With Warren Alfie Baker on Capsule Collection 

Artisanal, Italian footwear brand Scarosso has partnered with celebrity stylist Warren Alfie Baker on a capsule collection. Los Angeles-based Baker, who counts Andrew Garfield, Zachary Levi, Matt Bomer, Finn Wolfhard, Patrick Dempsey and Lucas Hedges among his clients, was inspired by past icons and the timeless allure of classic rock ‘n’ roll when designing the collection of vintage-inspired boots.

“When I first met Scarosso, the connection was immediate,” Baker said. “Within minutes, we had sketches in hand and a shared vision for the perfect shoe. We agreed on the style, the essence behind it and the innovative approach we wanted to bring to its launch.”

The Scarosso x Warren Alfie Baker capsule collection blends vintage charm with a modern twist through its stylish boot pairing a distinctive zip and a hint of heel. Available in python, suede and calf leather, the boots are crafted in family-run manufactories in Marche, the heart of Italy’s shoe region, and are priced at $430.

Kathy Hilton Hosts Holiday Pajama Party Benefitting the Los Angeles Mission

Last week Kathy Hilton threw a holiday pajama party at her Bel Air home. Guests including fellow RHOBH stars Denise Richards and Crystal Minkoff, Kiernan Shipka, Paula Abdul, Kim Richards, Cheryl Hines and Kyra Kennedy were treated to Jennifer Lopez’s Delola Bella Berry Spritz cocktails upon arrival before changing into Print Fresh PJs and pink Minnetonka Slippers. Now in its second year, the party collects toy donations for The Los Angeles Mission.

Downstairs, Hilton curated a holiday bazaar comprised of her go-to gifts for guests to shop, including her favorite Crushed Candy Cane candle by Voluspa, tree decorations by Bauble Bar, custom jewelry by The Sis Kiss, hair accessories by Lock & Mane and skincare by Le Mieux.

Dinner took the form of a buffet-style supper of twice-baked potatoes topped with caviar from The Caviar Co., followed by decorated cupcakes and cookies. 

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The Balenciaga Fall 24 Show Was an Ode to the Los Angeles Lifestyle 

Last weekend, Balenciaga presented its Fall 2024 collection on a residential, palm tree lined street in Hancock Park (the first time the house has held a show in the city) with the Hollywood sign serving as the backdrop. Guests included the brand’s new ambassador Nicole Kidman, Lil Wayne, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Tracee Ellis Ross, Salma Hayek, and Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham, while Cardi B made her runway debut. 

Set to a bombastic, infomercial-themed techno soundtrack written and scored by Demna Gvasalia, the creative director of Balenciaga, and his husband/music director BFRND, the collection offered up Demna’s interpretation of L.A.’s fashion codes and its lifestyle. Models walked down the street-slash-runway in sports bras, leggings, hoodies and the new exaggerated 10XL Sneaker carrying yoga mats and to-go coffee cups, others sported oversized sunglasses, giant UGG-style Alaska boots and velvet Y2K tracksuits with crystal embellishments while talking on their cell phones. There were also some step-and-repeat-ready, Cristóbal Balenciaga-inspired gowns in the mix. The must-have accessory of the season however was an Erewhon grocery bag created in leather, part of the French fashion house’s new collaboration with the cult supermarket which also includes jerseys, caps and aprons.

The show was followed by not one but two after parties: the first a cocktail party at the Sunset Tower, the second hosted by Cardi B at Whiskey a Go Go which ended at 2 a.m. 

Mytheresa X Flamingo Estate Holiday House Pops Up in Highland Park

Following their Summer Body Shop pop up in East Hampton last summer, German luxury online retailer Mytheresa and Los Angeles lifestyle brand Flamingo Estate have teamed up on an immersive physical luxury holiday shopping experience in Highland Park. “Opening our second physical experiential installation, together with Flamingo Estate on the West Coast felt like the perfect ‘unexpected’ moment to further bring this wonderful  partnership to life for the Holiday Season,” said Heather Kaminetsky, President of Mytheresa North America. 

The pop up features a recreation of Flamingo Estate’s interiors room by room complete with a grand piano and Mytheresa products featured throughout, all made entirely from gingerbread, along with Mytheresa’s dream fashion closet, a highly curated selection of fashion and home accessories shoppable with a QR code, as well as a European-style corner bakery whipping-up custom Mytheresa, Flamingo Estate and Google branded cookies. All net proceeds from the cookies will go to the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Opening night at the 1,500 sq. foot candy-adorned house was attended by guests including Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Kathy and Nicky Hilton, Laura Harrier, Aurora James, Hilary Rhoda, Tallulah Willis, Alana Hadid, Erin Walsh, Maeve Reilly, Meena Harris, and Zanna Roberts Rassi among others.

The Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate Holiday House at 5634 N.Figueroa St, Los Angeles 90042 will be open until December 24th.

Bogner Unveils a New Flagship on the Sunset Strip

Bogner, the German alpine “Ath-Luxury” brand founded by former ski champion Willy Bogner and his wife Maria in 1932, has opened a flagship store in Los Angeles. The 2,500 square foot space at 8500 Sunset Blvd on the Sunset Strip will carry women, men and children Ready-to-Wear and Sports collections, the lifestyle influenced functional Bogner Fire + Ice brand, as well as a new LoveShackFancy x Fire + Ice collection and a 007-inspired collaboration in partnership with the James Bond franchise.

The location’s design of concrete, steel and lacquer is a sleek and modern tribute to the city’s architectural style, while a black lacquer POD houses the inner workings of the store and a digital billboard, facing both inside the store as well as Sunset Boulevard, plays custom Bogner video content.

“This exciting milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to the US market, even amidst the prevailing trend of brick and mortar stores closing. It is a testament to our belief in the power of physical retail and our dedication to providing an exceptional in-person experience for our customers,” said Linda Ashman, Executive Vice President at Bogner of America. “We are confident that these new spaces will not only captivate and inspire, but also reaffirm our brand’s enduring presence in the hearts of our valued US customers.” 

Decades Pops Up at The Georgian in Santa Monica

Iconic West Hollywood luxury vintage boutique Decades by Cameron Silver will be hosting a pop-up at the newly renovated Georgian hotel in Santa Monica this weekend. The retail collaboration will showcase 100 years of style, with a curated collection of vintage, pre-loved and contemporary pieces by Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Valentino and YSL in addition to pieces from female-founded sustainable contemporary brands such as ReWeave and Angel Chang.

Established in 1997, Decades specializes in pre-loved vintage, neo-vintage and contemporary designer clothing. Founder Silver meanwhile frequently collaborates with leading stylists, celebrities and Hollywood studios. “The Georgian has hosted some of the most illustrious 20th century icons so this is the perfect backdrop to bring celebratory vintage clothing that highlights the hotel’s history piece by piece,” said Silver. “With the Santa Monica beach as a playground, we are including elevated casual styles for resort-ready moments amidst Pacific Ocean breezes. “ 

The pop-up will be open Friday, December 8th through Sunday, December 10th from 11am – 7pm at The Georgian, 1415 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, 90401.

‘Poor Things’ Costume Exhibit Opens at ASU FIDM Museum

Searchlight Pictures has partnered with the ASU Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) on a Poor Things costume exhibit at the ASU FIDM Museum. The exhibit showcases the unique, hand crafted costumes from the film created by costume designer Holly Waddington, whose previous credits include Lady Macbeth and The Great.

The film, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, stars Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef  and Mark Ruffalo and is based on Alasdair Gray’s comic novel of the same name, a postmodern revision of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein set in Victorian-era Scotland. “The color palette and the materials that Holly used were all deeply thought through and inspired by what Bella is going through and how she’s evolving,” said Stone.

Waddington took inspiration from Victorian fashion plates, period dress making patterns and late 19th century portraits, especially those by John Singer Sergeant, for the designs. “There’s a modernity to the costumes in this film, but everything comes from a historical source,” Waddington said. “I looked to early 20th German expressionist paintings by Otto Dix and George Grost for color, 1960’s fashion designers inspired by the aesthetics of space exploration, the surrealist witty designs of Elsa Schiaparelli and the impeccable cutting of Madame Vionnet.” 

The Poor Things costume exhibit at ASU FIDM will be open to the public until December 15th. Poor Things will  be in theaters beginning December 8. 

The Academy of Motion Pictures’ Third Annual Gala Honors Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey and Sofia Coppola

On Sunday, night the stars turned out in force at the Academy Museum for the Academy of Motion Pictures’ third annual gala. The celebratory evening, commemorating the museum’s two-year anniversary, honored four Hollywood icons for their contributions to film both past and present.

Greta Gerwig presented three-time Academy Award-winner and 21-time Academy Award-nominated actor Meryl Streep with the Academy Museum Gala Icon Award, celebrating her significant global cultural impact. The Visionary Award was presented to Academy Award-winning and three-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker and actor Sofia Coppola by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chloe Zhao for her extensive body of work that has advanced the art of cinema. This year’s Vantage Award was presented by Christopher Nolan to award-winning actor, producer, and director Michael B. Jordan, whose sister Jamila Jordan accepted on his behalf, for his work as an emerging artist who is helping to contextualize and challenge dominant narratives around cinema. Global media leader Oprah Winfrey received the Pillar Award from Gala Co-Chair Ava DuVernay, acknowledging her exemplary leadership and support for the Academy Museum. The gala was co-chaired by Ava DuVernay, Dr. Eric Esrailian, Halle Berry, and Ryan Murphy, and presented by Rolex.

Director and President of the Academy Museum, Jacqueline Stewart, welcomed guests during cocktails in the museum’s Sidney Poitier Lobby. Guests then danced along to a special beatnik dance performance choreographed by Stephen Galloway as they made their way to dinner on the Dolby Family Terrace, which, this year, took design inspiration from the Hollywood landmark restaurant Chasen’s. Before ending their evening, guests were treated to a surprise musical performance by Billie Eilish and Finneas, and concluded their night with a visit to the museum’s new exhibition, John Waters: Pope of Trash, the first retrospective dedicated to Waters’s six-decade film career. 

Max Mara Celebrates 2023 WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Yara Shahidi  

Italian heritage fashion brand Max Mara hosted a cocktail soiree in honor of Yara Shahidi at the Chateau Marmont last week. Guests including Kate Hudson, Skai Jackson, Evan Ross, Jurnee Smollett, Lucy Hale, Nas, Kate Beckinsale and Zoey Deutch turned out to toast the Black-ish actress, who was named the 2023 Women in Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award recipient.

“I am thrilled to honor Yara Shahidi as our 2023 WIF Max Mara Face of the Future. Her outstanding work, both on- and off-screen, is an incredible inspiration. As a brand we are extremely proud to be associated with a talented artist, a successful entrepreneur, an accomplished activist, and a graceful ambassador for culture at such a deep and honest level,” said Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti, third generation of Maramotti Family and Max Mara Global Brand Ambassador. “She is an exceptional ambassador for all the messages that we strive to send to women in our community.”

Founded in 1973 as Women In Film, Los Angeles, WIF is celebrating 50 years of working for gender equity. The WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award is given to an actress who is experiencing a turning point in her career through her work in the film and television industries, through her contributions to the community at large, in recognition of her outstanding achievements, and her embodiment of style and grace. Past recipients include Lili Reinhart, Zazie Beetz, Gemma Chan, Elizabeth Debicki, Alexandra Shipp, Zoey Deutch, Natalie Dormer, Kate Mara, Rose Byrne, Hailee Steinfeld, Chloë Grace Moretz, Katie Holmes, Zoë Saldana, Elizabeth Banks, Ginnifer Goodwin, Emily Blunt, and Maria Bello.

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Cult Gaia’s Resort 24 Show Brings Saint Tropez to L.A.

Los Angeles-based brand Cult Gaia staged its first ever fashion show on the roof of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Titled Under The Sun, the Resort 24 collection was inspired by the ease and glamor of Saint Tropez and founder Jasmin Larian Hekmat’s everlasting love of the sun. “Yellow is the color of creation, warmth, positivity, and sunshine,” said Hekmat of the hue, which served at the backdrop for the event. 

Guests including Jenna Dewan, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, and Rick and Tina Caruso along with their daughter Gigi, turned out to watch models clad in skin-baring bikinis juxtaposed with oversized sculptural raffia accessories, limoncello and lollipop colored asymmetric gowns, and fringed and beaded mini-dresses toting bags of of fresh flowers. 

Founded in 2012 the contemporary womenswear line, beloved by It-girls such as Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Behati Prinsloo and Hailey Bieber, has had a busy 2023. In addition to working on the collection and the planning of the show for almost a year, Hekmat opened her first LA flagship on Melrose Avenue in January, followed by a second in New York City in February and third location is scheduled to open in the Miami Design District in December. 

South Coast Plaza Expands its Line Up of International Luxury and Fashion Brands

The season of giving is upon us and you might want to think about heading down to the O.C. to check off your holiday shopping list this year as international shopping destination South Coast Plaza is expanding its already mind-boggling offering of luxury and fashion brands.

Luxury jeweler Graff; Swedish fragrance, leather goods and  accessories brand Byredo; French ready-to-wear brand A.P.C.; and Balenciaga are among the most recent names to join the lineup of over 280 prominent boutiques in the 2.8 million square foot retail and dining space.

The Graff boutique is a Southern California exclusive as a stand-alone store, and one of only eight Graff boutiques in the United States. The Byredo boutique is first brick-and-mortar in Orange County. The A.P.C. store is the first ever location not on a street front, while the two-story Balenciaga boutique is the largest in the Americas.

Among the other global brands coming to South Coast Plaza soon are Balmain, Bucherer, Palm Angels, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela and Alaia. Giorgio Armani, Marni, Lanvin, Cartier, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels and Gucci meanwhile are among the brands opening redesigned, relocated and significantly larger boutiques in coming months, and into 2024.

To celebrate the news the 55 year old Costa Mesa company, which remains privately owned by the Segerstrom family, held a private dinner at Republique in Los Angeles at which they also announced their upcoming collaboration with The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)–the details of which will be announced soon. Stay tuned.

Madhappy Opens a Community-First Flagship in West Hollywood

Madhappy, the contemporary fashion brand rooted in optimism, has opened a flagship store in West Hollywood designed to build community through art, food and conversation. “We’ve always viewed our shops as spaces that go beyond something purely transactional,” says co-founder Peiman Raf. “We want them to allow our community to engage with Madhappy beyond what’s possible digitally.” 

The brand worked with Los Angeles-based creative studio PlayLab, Inc on the 2,800 square-foot space which features a conversation pit; a large open-air courtyard; a Local Optimist Space (named for their in-house magazine), a multimedia room that houses work from a rotation of collaborators who will design audiovisual experiences; and Pantry by Madhappy, a café concept with a curated selection of culinary partners including Courage Bagels, Gjusta, Jon & Vinny’s and Beverly Hills Juice.

Founded in 2017, the brand has also created special capsules and accessories to celebrate the opening of Madhappy West Hollywood, available exclusively at 8609 Melrose Avenue location. Luxury conglomerate LVMH acquired a stake in the American direct-to-consumer casualwear brand in 2019.

Desire, Knowledge, and Hope (with Smog) Opens at The Broad 

Originally planned for Spring 2020 but postponed due to the pandemic, Desire, Knowledge, and Hope (with Smog), is finally on view at The Broad. Drawing its title from a piece by John Baldessari, the exhibit showcases work by Los Angeles artists of different generations and includes over 60 works–most of which will be on view at the museum for the first time. 

The free exhibition, drawn entirely from the Broad collection, includes photorealistic paintings, photography, sculpture, and political signage by artists including Doug Aitken, Lari Pittman, Catherine Opie, Mike Kelley, Sayre Gomez, Toba Khedoori, Patrick Martinez, Ed Ruscha, Mark Bradford and Patrick Martinez.

Other featured artists include Barbara Kruger, who has a gallery dedicated to her work Untitled (I shop therefore I am) (1987-2019). The show’s title meanwhile refers to Baldessari’s monumental work Buildings=Guns=People: Desire, Knowledge, and Hope (with Smog) (1985), in which the city’s notorious air quality is contrasted against familiar depictions of sunshine, beaches, Hollywood, and nature.

“The Broad collection works selected for this show span five decades, and reflect Los Angeles’ growth as a nexus for artists and as a complex urban landscape to investigate,” said Joanne Heyler, Founding Director of The Broad. “The show traces the influence of earlier generations of LA-based artists on later generations and spotlights numerous artists who illuminate deep-seated social inequities and contradictions woven into our city and its myths.”

The exhibit will be on view through April 7, 2024.

Celebrity Stylist Dani Michelle Launches a Jewelry Line

Dani Michelle, the edgy, L.A. based stylist who counts Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber among her cool girl clients, has launched a jewelry line called Méga. The collection includes rings, necklaces, and bracelets in 925 sterling silver and 14K gold plating with prices ranging from $22 – $220, all designed to be stacked and layered. 

“Creating Méga is about bringing long-lasting, styled jewelry to an accessible market,” says Michelle. “It’s about layering so your clothes can do less work and your jewelry can say more.”

Michelle worked with her mother, jeweler Stacey Singer, on the design and construction of the pieces which take inspiration from her love of vintage, timeless designs that she found on constant rotation in a world where fashion is forever changing. “Accessories are the most personal part of style,” says Michelle of the line. “Trends come and go, but the timelessness of strong, styled jewelry was something that complimented every look, and exuded both mass appeal and individual character.” 

Clean Beauty Brand Ilia Gets a Starring Role in May December

Product placement is a mainstay in Hollywood and beauty brands are no exception. Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream had a cameo in Succession, a bottle of Chanel n°5 perfume made an appearance in the biographical drama Priscilla, and now clean beauty brand Ilia has snagged a starring role in Todd Haynes’ latest Netflix feature, May December, starring Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman. 

Both actresses had their own makeup artists to create their looks for the film – Heba Thorisdottir for Portman, and Susan Reilly Lehane for Moore – and in one of the most pivotal moments in the movie, Moore is seen applying Ilia’s best-selling Multi Stick, a creamy cheek and lip color, on co-star Portman’s cheeks. “When we shot that scene, I remember looking around and seeing everybody’s jaw was on the floor,” said Thorisdottir. “There’s so much going on in that scene that has everything and nothing to do with makeup. A woman’s cosmetic bag is her holy grail, and so when Gracie says, ‘Oh, it’s just better if I do your makeup,’ Elizabeth hesitates a little bit because she’s shocked by it. Most women would be because it is so intimate.”

The L.A. based brand founded by Sasha Plavsic was acquired in 2022 by Famille C Venture, a French investment firm founded by Prisca Courtin-Clarins and counts Laura Dern, Gwyneth Paltrow, Pamela Anderson and Kate Hudson among its many high profile fans. The brand also gifted the product to guests at the premiere of the film at the Academy Museum which was attended by the full cast. 

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Wolk Morais Premieres Collection 11 and the Short Film RECTO/VERSO

Designer duo Brian Wolk and Claude Morais presented their eleventh collection in the form of a short film entitled RECTO/VERSO at Grandmaster Recorders in Hollywood last week. Inspired by Jean Genet’s 1955 French existentialist drama, Elle, and narrated by actor Alan Cumming, Collection 11 investigates the play’s timeless theme of image-making through the lens of the culture’s infatuation with social media.

Meanwhile the concept of duality is explored through the collection’s double-sided silhouettes featuring the pair’s signature laser sharp tailoring and reclaimed textiles. “Creating a collection wherein each look tells two stories was the best narrative to represent Hollywood, the lead character in our creative process,” they said of their inspiration.

The film was shot at at Western Costume, Hollywood’s famous film costume house, and styled by longtime collaborator and red carpet stylist Elizabeth Stewart. “I love the double-sided nature of this collection, not only in the design of the individual pieces but in how the collection mixes and matches so well,” said Stewart. “It’s so fitting coming from the designers’ image-making Hollywood hometown.”

The palette and textures of Collection 11 pay homage to the design duo’s filmic inspiration, ranging from houndstooth plaids, technicolor satins, chantilly lace, silk moire and denim, and is composed completely of sustainable materials, utilizing upcycled textiles found within 12 miles of the designers’ studio in Hollywood.

Attendees at the party on the site of the old Bijou silent movie theatre on Cahuenga included fashion heavy hitters Arianne Phillips, Joe Zee, George Kotsiopoulos and Maryam Malakpour and marked the label’s first time hosting a film premiere in Los Angeles.

Chanel Hosts Annual Academy Luncheon for Emerging Women Filmmakers

The Academy Women’s Luncheon, presented by Chanel, brought together a high-wattage crowd of women from all facets of the filmmaking community at the Academy Museum last week. The event included a presentation of the 2023 Gold Fellowship for Women, the Academy’s program to support emerging women filmmakers.

Academy President Janet Yang welcomed guests, followed by actor and former Academy Actors Branch governor Annette Bening, who introduced this year’s U.S. Gold Fellowship for Women recipient Erica End while actor America Ferrera delivered a keynote presentation. 

The luncheon, on the day that SAG-AFTRA came to an agreement with the studios after a four month long strike, was attended by Leslie Mann and daughter Maude Apatow, Lily-Rose Depp, Molly Gordon, H.E.R., Patty Jenkins, Riley Keough, Greta Lee, Eva Longoria, Lupita Nyong’o, Ashley Park, Sadie Sink, Kristen Stewart, Diane Warren and Rita Wilson.  

Since its inception, the House of Chanel has been linked to the world of film. Founder Gabrielle Chanel first traveled to Los Angeles in 1931 at the invitation of studio mogul Sam Goldwyn, who believed the famed Parisian couturier could make his stars more glamorous. 

As a female-founded company, Chanel’s support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women is part of the house’s continuing commitment to the art of film and dedication to nurturing the next generation of women filmmakers.

The L.A. Dance Project Announces Expansion at Their Annual Gala Honoring Misty Copeland

The L.A. Dance Project celebrated their 2023 gala last Saturday at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles. The event, presented by French fine jewelers Van Cleef & Arpels, honored internationally-acclaimed American ballet dancer and Los Angeles native Misty Copeland.

Following a cocktail reception in the historic cathedral-turned-event venue, Lucinda Lent, Executive Director of L.A. Dance Project, and Mark Terbeek, Chairman of the Board of L.A. Dance Project announced a major expansion of the LADP studio in Downtown Los Angeles that will double LADP’s seating capacity and add a dance library and research room.

The evening’s celebration featured several performances, culminating in LADP’s Artistic Director Benjamin Millepied’s return to the stage as a dancer, premiering a new duet to Jeff Buckley’s song Lover, You Should’ve Come Over. During dinner, choreographer Debbie Allen took the stage to introduce Copeland and announce Dance Pass, a new initiative offering members of the Boys & Girls Club of Los Angeles the opportunity to regularly attend LADP performances at their DTLA studio space at no cost.

“Our missions are so aligned,” said Copeland. “Twenty-five years ago, L.A. did not have a company of this caliber and few professional opportunities for dancers. I just want to say bravo for creating this incredible company that is connecting with the community and showing a wide range of dance and diversity.”

Genny Celebrates Their New L.A. Boutique With a Retrospective at Chateau Marmont

Milanese ready-to-wear brand Genny threw a cocktail soiree at Chateau Marmont to toast their new concept store opening in Beverly Hills. Founded in 1962 by Arnaldo and Donatella Girombelli, the brand quickly gained popularity in Italy, and internationally when legendary designer Gianni Versace took the helm in 1973. Creative Director Sara Cavazza Facchini hosted the party in Penthouse 64, which was also a celebration of her 10-year anniversary at the label. 

In honor of the occasion, Facchini curated a selection of red carpet pieces she had custom-designed for A-listers over the years (including Miranda Lambert, Eva Longoria, Jaimie Alexander and Claire Holt) along with a retrospective of her favorite designs which were scattered throughout the penthouse. Guests at the soiree included Jaden Smith, Jasmine Sanders, Kate Beckinsale, Carmella Rose, Jarry Lee and Caroline Day, who enjoyed specialty cocktails while Mia Moretti DJ’ed the event.

“The United States is our natural horizon,” said Facchini of the new 2500 sq foot space on Brighton Way. “I felt the desire for a constant presence in California as a true embassy of the maison, capable of representing overseas the key concepts that give life to the world of Genny in order to bring me closer to the brand’s many fans on the West Coast.”

Gabriela Hearst Opens Her First West Coast Boutique at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel 

Designer Gabriela Hearst celebrated the opening of her new Norman Foster-designed flagship in Beverly Hills last week. The Uruguayan designer, who stepped down from her role as Creative Director of Chloe in July to focus on her eponymous label, hosted an in-store cocktail event, followed by a dance party at The BLVD with a DJ set by Mike D, that carried on late into the night. 

Guests including Laura Dern, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Maria Sharapova, St. Vincent, Tallulah Willis, Lauren Wasser and Dree Hemingway showed up to explore the new location at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Hearst collaborated with famed British architect Sir Foster to design the store, the second one designed for the brand following the London flagship. The brand also commissioned Gavron Dumas Studio to design a collection of bespoke furniture collection for the space, called Nomad. 

“This is not a store, it’s a home for us, which was done by many hands that believe beauty is intrinsic to the soul but with the respect of our fellow human and mother nature,” said Hearst. “It is the true result of collaborative work, of everybody having a say and being respected for their talent and knowhow. What you get is excellence, I couldn’t be more proud.”

The flagship will sell the entire range of Gabriela Hearst men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collections, fine merino wool and cashmere knitwear, footwear, accessories and handbags, and will be the exclusive retailer for the Gabriela Hearst handbag collection on the West Coast.

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Balenciaga Debuts Its First Skiwear Collection

Ski season started officially this week and Balenciaga is ready to make its debut on the slopes with its first ever skiwear collection for men and women, launching November 15th.

The collection, which includes technically advanced ready-to-wear, accessories and gear, is designed for visibility, insulation, aerodynamism, and protection, and is offered in a palette of black, grey and red. The clothing selection includes parkas and cargo pants in membrane-bonded technical Ripstop with integrated snow shirts, battery-life-saving pockets and ski pass holders; jackets and vests in quilted matte nylon, ski pants in bonded stretch nylon; and close-fitting fleece jackets.

Accessories range from faux mink snow boots and beanies to sunglasses and belt bags. Ski equipment meanwhile comprises a snowboard and skis crafted with mirror-polished Titanal for added precision, responsiveness and high-speed stability; ski poles; hiking poles; and a helmet made in collaboration with Briko that all bear the brand’s logo.

For those who prefer après-ski to snow sports, fear not – you can still take on the season in style thanks to the outsized puffer jackets, waterproof, fleece-lined ski jeans and iconic 3XL sneakers (upgraded with removable footwear chains) that will look just as cool off-piste. 

LACMA’s Art+Film Gala Honored Judy Baca and David Fincher

The stars turned out in force last weekend for the 12th annual LACMA Art+Film Gala honoring visual artist Judy Baca and filmmaker David Fincher.

The event, co-chaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, and presented by Gucci, kicked off with cocktails in the courtyard for a high wattage crowd of notables from the art, film and fashion world.

Artists including Catherine Opie, Kenny Scharf, Glenn Ligon and Ed Ruscha were joined by Ava DuVernay, Greta Lee, Halle Bailey, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst, Colman Domingo, Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield and Jodie Comer among others.

The gala was the first for newly appointed Gucci Creative Director Sabato De Sarno, who was joined by Gucci President & CEO Jean-François Palus and LACMA Director Michael Govan for the evening.

In a new twist, Gucci also brought the runway to the museum with the introduction of Gucci Ancora Notte, De Sarno’s first eveningwear collection which was worn by models Mariacarla Boscono, Vittoria Ceretti, Kirsty Hume and Abbey Lee for the night. A$AP Rocky, Elliot Page, Andrew Garfield, and Pedro Pascal meanwhile were outfitted in the luxury Italian fashion house’s formal menswear. 

Guests were treated to a dinner prepared by three-time Michelin Star Award Winner Chef Mattia Agazzi of Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura in Beverly Hills during Eva Longoria’s tribute to Judy Baca, whose first solo exhibition at the museum, Painting in the River of Angels: Judy Baca and The Great Wall, is currently on show, while Brad Pitt did the honors for filmmaker David Fincher. The evening concluded with a special performance by Lenny Kravitz. 

Proceeds from the annual Art+Film Gala go toward underwriting LACMA’s initiative to make film more central to the museum’s curatorial programming, while also funding LACMA’s broader mission. This includes exhibitions, acquisitions, and educational programming that explore the intersection of art and film.

Christie’s Beverly Hills Fetes Designer Sami Hayek

Christie’s gallery in Beverly Hills hosted a reception to celebrate Sami Hayek’s new show Frequency last week. Hayek and his wife, jewelry designer Daniela Villegas, were joined by a crowd that  included his sister Salma Hayek and her husband, Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault, Demi Moore, Anthony Hopkins, Dree Hemingway and Sofia Vergara, to toast the reveal of his most recent work–an exploration of intimacy between materials and patterns, sacred geometry and the physical representation of Solfeggio sounds (a range of frequencies that are believed to promote mind and body wellness).

The Mexican-born, LA based designer is known for integrating his multicultural perspective into a wide range of creative endeavors, including contemporary sustainable furniture collections, commercial interior design projects, and a variety of home accessories while drawing inspiration from diverse cultural sources. “My work has always been about how to charge objects with intention and make people feel a specific way,” says Hayek. “I am convinced that objects are capable of emanating such intention into the spaces they live in and towards the people they interact with.”

Frequency will be on view until December 7th at Christie’s Los Angeles.

The Gucci Horsebit 1955 Bag Goes Vegan

As part of Gucci’s ongoing commitment to a more ethical fashion future, the Italian luxury fashion house unveiled an animal-free iteration of its heritage Horsebit 1955 bag in collaboration with LA’s own Billie Eilish last week. The Academy Award winning singer-songwriter, who has been vegan since 2014, is the face of the campaign, which includes a video set to her song What Was I Made For?

The legacy piece has been updated with an asymmetrical silhouette and is made from Demetra, a next-generation material composed of 75% plant-derived raw material sources including responsibly sourced viscose, wood pulp, and non-GMO corn-based plastic. The leather alternative is the culmination of two years of research and development by Gucci’s own technicians and artisans, is produced in Gucci’s own factory in Italy, and exposed to the same tanning process as its leather goods. The horsebit hardware is made from recycled metal.

“I am honored to be part of Gucci’s evolution in rethinking tradition,” says Eilish. “It’s a new understanding, and one that isn’t afraid to evolve in a new direction, that truly matters to me.” The house also made a significant donation to Support+Feed, an intersectional nonprofit organization founded in 2020 by Eilish’s mother Maggie Baird that is dedicated to combating climate crisis and food insecurity by working toward an equitable, plant-based food system.

Katherine Schwarzenegger Creates a Capsule Collection with Cleobella 

Katherine Schwarzenegger has unveiled her holiday collection with ethical and sustainable womens and kidswear brand, Cleobella. The collaboration includes mommy and me ready to wear and loungewear, along with kitchen essentials including oven mitts, aprons and napkins made from hand woodblock printed Indian cotton.

“The collection is inspired by my favorite family memories and stems from the places where they are made, the home,” says Schwarzenegger, who married actor Chris Pratt in 2019. “From decorating holiday cookies in the kitchen with my girls, to heartfelt conversations around the dinner table, my favorite moments are the ones spent with loved ones. This special holiday collection features neutral colors and textures that can transition easily from season to season. I hope each piece can be shared, loved, and cherished for generations.” 

1% of sales from Cleobella x Katherine Schwarzenegger Collection will be donated to The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Clarins Returns to Town For its Annual Replant Love Environmental Initiative

Heritage French beauty brand Clarins was back in LA for the their annual environmental initiative, in partnership with The Malibu Foundation, Replant Love. The weekend kicked off with a dinner at Nobu Malibu on Friday night attended by Jennifer Morrison, Abbey Cowen, Paris Brosnan, Brittny Button, Talia Jackson and Armani Jackson.

On Sunday the partners hosted a planting event at Juan Bautista De Anza Park in Calabasas with the aim of creating a Miyawaki microforest: a hyper-local ecosystem that increases native biodiversity to support local flora and fauna and serves as a carbon sink.

A-listers including Orlando Bloom turned out to help plant the microforest – the second in Los Angeles County and the first in the Santa Monica Mountains – which will also serve as a seed bank for subsequent microforests around Los Angeles County.

Since the devastating Woolsey wildfires of 2018, Clarins has worked with the non-profit organization to revitalize and regenerate the Santa Monica Mountains. The collective efforts have yielded remarkable results, with more than 22,000 trees planted to date.

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Kylie Jenner Gets Into The Fashion Game 

Not content with dominating the celebrity beauty space, the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan and world’s youngest billionaire, Kylie Jenner, has launched a clothing line.

Khy, which debuted on November 1st via the brand’s website, was developed in partnership with Emma and Jens Grede, the couple behind Skims and Good American, and is inspired by the influencer’s personal wardrobe and different moods.

The first drop, created in collaboration with Nan Li and Emilia Pfohl of Berlin-based brand Namilia, consists of twelve pieces including a faux leather trench coat, pants and jackets, and nylon-and-elastane base layers in an inclusive-size selection ranging from XXS to 4X, all priced under $200.

“Khy is a homage to the limitless possibilities of fashion,” says Jenner. “We are breaking down barriers and will redefine the meaning of a fashion brand, with creativity and quality at a better price. I wanted to make Khy a platform for our customers to have the opportunity to experience fashion, through new designers and brands, but at a more accessible price.”

To celebrate the launch of the label, the entrepreneur hosted a dinner at celebrity haunt Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica attended by model sister Kendall and Hailey Bieber, all dressed in pieces from the collection.

Priscilla Channels Chanel In Sofia Coppola’s New Biopic

Fashion has always taken a leading role in director Sofia Coppola’s films, and her latest feature Priscilla, based on Priscilla Presley’s best-selling memoir Elvis and Me, has already been dubbed the fashion-lovers must-see of the year.

Starring Cailee Spaeny as a young Priscilla Beaulieu and Jacob Elordi as Elvis, the movie brings the iconic couple’s legendary ‘60s style to the screen with the help of costume designer Stacey Battat (who also worked on Coppola films The Bling Ring and The Beguiled). In addition to creating over 100 outfits for Spaeny alone, Priscilla’s off-the-rack bridal gown was reimagined by Chanel Creative Director Virginie Viard, who took inspiration from Chanel’s Spring-Summer 2020 Haute Couture collection, while Elvis’ wedding tuxedo was made by Valentino.

Coppola is a longtime ambassador for the storied French fashion house (she even interned with Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel in the late ’80s), so the partnership was a natural one. “Virginie made her interpretation based on the historical dress,” says Coppola. “It was an incredible couture dress that we could never have made ourselves. I know it’s really important to Virginie and Chanel to participate in the arts and make things possible.” Chanel has a long history of creating costumes for movies dating back to the 1930s when Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel was invited to Hollywood by Samuel Goldwyn to dress his stars.

A24 hosted the Los Angeles premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in advance of the film’s November 3rd release date last week. The intimate screening, followed by an afterparty at Fanny’s, was attended by a stylish crowd of A-listers including Spaeny and Elordi, Priscilla Presley, Kathryn Hahn, Beck, Linda Ramone, Rashida Jones, Kelly Lynch and Mitch Glazer, after the original red carpet event was cancelled due to a dispute between IATSE and the Hollywood Legion Theater. 

Sunshine State: A Solo Exhibition Dedicated To Artist And Filmmaker Steve McQueen

Following in the footsteps of contemporary art galleries David Zwirner, James Fuentes and Shrine’s moves to Melrose Hill, the Marian Goodman Gallery inaugurated its new Hollywood location with a solo exhibition dedicated to artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen featuring the U.S. premiere of his immersive video installation Sunshine State.

The gallery, housed in a historic warehouse, was designed by the L.A.-based architectural firm Johnston Marklee, whose projects include the Knoll Home Design Shop in West Hollywood and the Maison Martin Margiela boutique in Beverly Hills.

Perhaps best known for his award-winning films including 12 Years a Slave, Shame, and Hunger, McQueen’s first foray into the medium was as an art student while at Goldsmiths College and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Born and raised in London, McQueen won the Turner Prize in 1999, represented Britain during the 2009 Venice Biennale and was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2011 for services to the visual arts. 

Sunshine State is a work of oral history that explores race, identity, racial categorization and stereotypes through the story of the artist’s West Indian father, who worked as an agricultural laborer picking oranges in Florida, layered over scenes from the 1927 film, The Jazz Singer. 

God’s True Cashmere and Nick Fouquet Team Up on a Capsule Collection

Guests including Olivia Wilde, Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Amber Valletta, Michelle Monaghan, Langley Fox Hemingway, Malin Akerman and Rumer Glen Willis (accompanied by her 6 month old daughter, Louetta), came together at the boutique-cum-gallery Just One Eye in West Hollywood last week to celebrate the launch of God’s True Cashmere and Nick Fouquet’s capsule collection.

Launched last year, the luxury cashmere line by Brad Pitt and jewelry designer and holistic healer Sat Hari is made in Italy with yarns sourced from ethical goat farms. The five piece, limited collection with Venice-based hat maker Nick Fouquet, consists of a button down shirt, a bucket hat and a fedora hat embellished with crystals and Fouquet’s signature matchstick, a tartan cashmere blanket and a talisman necklace–no two of which are exactly alike.

While Pitt was a no-show, the crowd was kept entertained with cocktails and a performance by the L.A. Dance Project. “The collaboration happened pretty organically,” said Fouquet, who counts Gigi Hadid, Madonna, Justin Bieber and Pharrell Williams among his fans. “They reached out to me and we had a similar aesthetic. I came up with this concept of a woven patchwork style shirt with a mantra embroidered inside. Every time I meet with Sat Hari we always do a prayer so I was like we need to incorporate that within the garment.”

The collection is available exclusively at Just One Eye until November 8th before rolling out to other select retailers. Prices range from $290 to $2,790.

Christmas Comes Early Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus celebrated the official launch of the holiday season last week at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles with the unveiling of its iconic Christmas Book and 2023 Fantasy Gift list.

Guests including Zooey Deschanel, Simu Liu (on crutches after tearing his achilles tendon), Quinta Brunson and Rainey Qualley were treated  to a reveal of this year’s OTT offerings followed by a live musical performance by Leon Bridges.

Along with exclusive products from ready-to-wear, ladies shoes, designer and fine jewelry, handbags, and men’s suiting are once-in-a-lifetime experiences like an Olympic Games Experience in Paris with Ralph Lauren and Team USA; an Escape to the French Riviera for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival with Maison Chopard; and a Star Performer of the Ballet Experience with the American Ballet Theater complete with a walk-on role (no dancing required).

The Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts program dates back to 1959 when brothers Stanley and Edward Marcus came up with the gift of a Black Angus steer, delivered on hoof or in steaks, complete with a silver-plated serving cart in response to a press request for unusual Christmas presents. Now in its 64th year, each Fantasy Gift also has a philanthropic component, reminding customers of the importance of giving back.

“It’s an honor to be invited to perform at Neiman Marcus’ holiday launch,” said Bridges. “Growing up in Texas, I have fond memories of going to Neiman Marcus to see the holiday magic they bring to life in their stores.” 

Fred Segal Returns to Santa Monica With a New Montana Avenue Boutique

Seven years after shuttering their outpost on the corner of 5th Street and Broadway, iconic Los Angeles fashion and lifestyle emporium Fred Segal returned to the Westside with a new location on Montana Avenue. Segal, who passed away in 2021, opened his first store in 1960 on Santa Monica Boulevard in WeHo before moving to Melrose Avenue.

Dubbed the original “Curator of Cool”, some of his earliest customers included the Beatles, Diana Ross, Farrah Fawcett, and Elvis Presley (he designed Presley’s wardrobe for a number of years) and he is credited with defining West Coast style along with pioneering the shop-in-shop concept and the jeans bar.

The new boutique features a range of contemporary labels for men and women including Ganni, Rachel Comey, Simon Miller, Staud, Wales Bonner and Maison Margiela along with a curated collection of vintage designer clothing, handbags, and watches.

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