The Academy Museum names fourth annual gala honorees

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures named the honorees for its fourth annual fundraising gala to be held Oct. 19. 

Academy Award-nominated actor Paul Mescal, Academy Award-winning actress, singer and dancer Rita Moreno and two-time Academy Award-winning and six-time Academy Award-nominated writer and director Quentin Tarantino were announced June 10 as this year’s nominees.

The evening will help raise vital funds to support museum exhibitions, education initiatives and public programming, including screenings, K–12 programs and access initiatives in service of the public and the local community of Los Angeles. 

Supported by Rolex, the official watch partner and founding supporter of the Academy Museum, the Gala will be cochaired by Academy Museum trustee, physician, producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur Dr. Eric Esrailian; Academy Award-nominated actress, producer, director and activist Salma Hayek Pinault; Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman; Academy Museum trustee and actress, director, producer and activist Eva Longoria; and Academy Museum founding supporter, Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award winner and actor, filmmaker and studio founder Tyler Perry.  

The three awards presented at this year’s Academy Museum Gala reflect the institute’s continued mission to advance the understanding, celebration and preservation of film and to contextualize and challenge dominant narratives around cinema. The awards presented at this year’s gala include: The Vantage Award, honoring an emerging artist or scholar and this year presented to Mescal; the Icon Award, celebrating an artist whose career has had a significant global cultural impact and presented this year to Moreno; and the Luminary Award, presented to Quentin Tarantino and annually given to an artist whose singular contributions have expanded the creative possibilities of cinema.

Additional details about the gala will be announced in the coming months.

Bulgari premieres their new docufilm with coast-to-coast screenings

Bulgari Hotels and Resorts premiered their new docufilm, “An Emperor’s Jewel – The Making of The Bulgari Hotel Roma,” with coast-to-coast screening events in Los Angeles and New York last week.

The documentary, produced by Atomic Production and directed by Andrea Rovetta, takes audiences on an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey into the creation of the new Bulgari Hotel Roma, chronicling an imaginary timeline from the Augustus Empire to the grand opening event in June 2023.

Delving into the meticulous planning, architectural brilliance and artistic vision behind the project, the film draws parallels between hotel construction and Bulgari’s jewelry craftsmanship, emphasizing Roman heritage, Italian creativity and timeless design.

The movie also features actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, a Bulgari brand ambassador, experiencing the hotel as its first guest. In an imaginary conversation with the spirit of Emperor Augustus, the actress highlights the connection between the property, the history of Roma and the Italian legacy of excellence for craftsmanship, design and the art of living.

The movie ends with the hotel’s opening party, which featured over 600 guests and celebrities like Rome’s mayor Roberto Gualtieri, Zendaya and Alessandro Gassmann.

Part of the LVMH Group, Bulgari was founded in Rome in 1884 as a jewelry shop and has since evolved into a global and diversified luxury purveyor of products and services, ranging from fine jewels and high-end watches to accessories, perfumes and hotels.

“An Emperor’s Jewel – The Making of the Bvlgari Hotel Roma” is available now on Amazon Prime.

Kiosk-o-thèque and Searchlight Pictures present a “Kinds of Kindness” experience

Arman Naféei’s “Are We On Air ?” Kiosk-o-thèque is collaborating with Searchlight Pictures on a one-of-a-kind, exclusive experience showcasing limited edition items inspired by the film “Kinds of Kindness,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie and Hunter Schafer. 

As with all Kiosk collaborations, the world of the film will come to life for guests with a kick-off event featuring sneak peek clips with free popcorn. Exclusive, limited edition merchandise such as patches and film strips created in partnership with Kodak – the movie was shot on 35mm – T-shirts, tote bags and posters signed by Lanthimos will be given out while supplies last.

The event will also mark the Los Angeles launch of a variety of exclusive brand collaborations available for purchase, including Selima Optique’s exclusive “Kinds of Kindness” sunglass collaboration and a special edition Lafayette 148 x “Kinds of Kindness” monogram white shirt created with Stone’s stylist Petra Flannery.

The experience will be open this Friday – Sunday and July 5 – July 7 at the “Are We On Air ?” Kiosk-o-thèque, located at 8224 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90046.

Balenciaga opens its Souvenir Shop in Paris 

Whether you’re in Paris for the 2024 Olympics or simply a vacation, your souvenir shopping will be a lot more fun this summer thanks to Balenciaga. 

Through Sept. 23, the Balenciaga Saint Honoré location will be selling a series of collectables that take inspiration from items sold in Parisian souvenir stands.

The Souvenir Shop will offer classic tourist items with a designer twist including mugs, umbrellas, rain ponchos, baguette shaped kitchen magnets, key rings, decorative plates, bedazzled T-shirts, snow globes and even postcards featuring the Balenciaga stamp alongside landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.

The Souvenir Shop is also open online now.

Never Fully Dressed opens its first L.A. store

U.K.-based fashion brand Never Fully Dressed opened its first permanent store in Los Angeles on Saturday. 

Located on the iconic Melrose Avenue, the new store’s interior design is inspired by the vibrant spirit of the label’s “Lisbon” and “Crafted Ibiza” collections blending the Portuguese capital’s timeless charm with the Balearic island’s bohemian essence to offer an immersive shopping experience filled with bold patterns, vibrant colors and grounded textiles with intricate details.

The L.A. store will feature the a range of Never Fully Dressed’s collections, including their iconic dresses, versatile separates and statement accessories. 

“We are thrilled to bring Never Fully Dressed to L.A., a city that perfectly complements our brand’s ethos of vibrant, inclusive fashion,” founder Lucy Aylen said. 

Aylen, the daughter of market traders, launched Never Fully Dressed in 2009 out of her parents’ attic in London. She began selling online in 2013 and opened the brand’s first brick-and-mortar store in 2014 in its native Essex. A U.S. flagship store in New York soon followed. Fans of the brand include Kendall Jenner, Emma Roberts and Florence Pugh. 

The Abbey relaunches with a star-studded celebration

Iconic West Hollywood gay bar The Abbey celebrated its relaunch on June 20 with a star-studded bash.

Tech entrepreneur Tristan Schukraft, who bought the restaurant and nightclub in November, and host Law Roach were joined by Cher, Ricky Martin, Jean Smart, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Saweetie, Zoe Lister-Jones, Lance Bass, James Charles, Loree Rodkin, Sutton Stracke, Chloe Cherry and Matt Visser, among others. Drag artists at the event included Mayhem Miller, Bianca Del Rio, Courtney Act, Manila Luzon and Aura Mayari.
 
Over the course of the Thursday evening event, guests indulged in the new CHERlato (Cher’s gelato brand) flavor inspired by The Abbey, called Juniper Nights, and enjoyed musical performances by Rodriguez, who debuted her new music video, and Saweetie, who debuted her latest single.

The Abbey opened as a coffee shop in 1991 before expanding into a restaurant and nightclub.

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John Legend teams up with The London West Hollywood on a seasonal dining experience 

Just in time for summer, The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills debuted “Legend and LVE at The London WeHo Rooftop,” a new dining experience in partnership with LVE Wines by John Legend. 

The hotel transformed its poolside rooftop into a restaurant, serving both a la carte and prix-fixe dinner menus daily for lunch and dinner to both hotel guests and the public. Executive chef Anthony Keene, meanwhile, has created a John Legend Selections three-course prix-fixe menu with dishes inspired by “John’s Favorite Things” from wife Chrissy Teigen’s cookbook “Cravings.” That’s paired with a curated wine list. There is also an a la carte menu and wine list featuring all LVE Wines, including summer seasonal favorites like rosé and sparkling wines as well as Boisset Collection wines, Legend’s LVE partner. 

The seasonal rooftop restaurant’s ambiance captures a LVE Wine-inspired setting, complete with beautifully branded glassware and special decor like a flower wall with neon signage. This summer experience will run through Labor Day Weekend. 

Reservations can be made online and on OpenTable.

The fashion set’s favorite workout gets the Celine treatment 

Luxury French fashion house Celine is launching a Pilates collection.

The selection features Pilates equipment including a workout mat and block adorned with the brand’s signature Triomphe print, a leather kettlebell and hand weights and a full Pilates Triomphe-coated canvas reformer machine complete with leather straps and a sheepskin covered foot bar. The collection will also offer a range of ready-to-wear workout gear.

Kaia Gerber stars in a campaign for the range, photographed and styled by Hedi Slimane in Malibu. The collection will be available exclusively at the Celine Soho boutique in New York City, the Rodeo Drive boutique in Los Angeles and the Miami Design District boutique starting October 2024.

Maison Rabanne partners with Art Basel on an artistic development initiative

Paris-based fashion house Rabanne unveiled a partnership between Art Basel  and Rabanne Arts Factory, a new initiative aimed at supporting the next generation of digital creatives, in Art Basel earlier this month. 

Chaired by Rabanne artistic director Julien Dossena and a jury comprised of international experts from the art world, The Arts Factory kicked off in January with a call for entries. The prize will offer one digital artist the chance to work with Rabanne on a project at the end of the year.

The six finalists, selected from three world-renowned art schools – Central Saint Martins in London, Ecole Duperré in Paris and Istituto Marangoni in Florence – were also announced last week. They include Buse Simon, U.K.; Alice Bucknell, USA; Elizabeth O’Brien, U.K.; Lorenzo Risani, Italy; Lucy Ellis, U.K., and Lola Moniz, France. 

Founded in 1966 by Spanish fashion designer Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo (commonly known under the pseudonym Paco Rabannethe), the brand became known for its avant-garde vision and radical approach to the craft, including the use of metal mesh and other unconventional materials to create kinetic silhouettes. The designs were worn by the likes of Brigitte Bardot, Jane Birkin, Françoise Hardy and Audrey Hepburn. 

Art has always been an integral part of the brand, and since the appointment of Dossena in 2013, the house has collaborated with established talents like Marie-Amelie Sauvé, Marc Ascoli and Peter Saville.

“Art has always been at the heart of the Rabanne DNA,” Rabanne CBO Vincent Thilloy said. “This project builds on that legacy by celebrating and empowering a new way of creating imagery in the digital space. In doing so, it will both pay homage to and reinvent the brand’s heritage.”

The final winner, announced this fall, will receive support at different stages of their creative career through a global approach that includes mentoring with Rabanne executives, visibility, image creation and financial support for the creation of their work. They will also have the opportunity to exhibit their work at Art Basel Miami in December.

Brazilian fashion brand Farm Rio opens in West Hollywood

Global fashion and lifestyle brand Farm Rio opened a new store at the crossroads of Melrose Avenue and Westmount Drive in West Hollywood. The 1,690-square-foot location will showcase Farm Rio’s latest collections and collaborations. 

The Brazilian brand, known for its vibrant prints, staged several pop-ups throughout Los Angeles before opening its first California store in Venice in 2022. Now, with the opening of the Melrose store, Farm Rio celebrates its fourth store in the U.S. and second in California.

With a dedication to artistry and sustainability, the new space celebrates Brazilian culture and craftsmanship by collaborating with talented artists Alê Sisdelli and Dominique Jardy for interior architecture.

The Buriti fitting room is one of the store’s highlights, designed and crafted by Sisdelli, made by sustainably sourced Buriti straw, a type of palm tree deeply rooted in Brazilian culture. Known as the “tree of life” in indigenous communities, the Buriti is also the natural habitat for various bird and insect species.

The store additionally features watercolor wallpaper hand-painted by Jardy, capturing the beauty of Brazilian landscapes, plants and animals with a romantic and poetic touch. The French artist’s work adds an extra layer of elegance and charm to the store, inviting customers to immerse themselves in the essence of Brazil. 

Simon Miller celebrates summer with a Moroccan-themed party

Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand Simon Miller celebrated their Summer Collection “Nights in Tangier” with a party at George Ehling’s Mosaic House in the Hollywood Hills.

Hosted by creative director and CEO Chelsea Hansford, guests including Dree Hemingway, Ally Hilfiger, Kate Foley, Djuna Bel, Langley Fox and Rocky Barnes were transported to North Africa with a menu of Moroccan delicacies, a live band and a hookah terrace. 

Inspired by the pattern-rich, bohemian city of Tangier, the summer 2024 collection is an eclectic wonder filled with bold colors, prints and extravagance.  

Originally a men’s denim brand, Simon Miller has become a full lifestyle brand featuring footwear, bags, ready-to-wear, novelty basics and jewelry since Hansford took the reins in 2017.

Rihanna launches Fenty Hair with Hollywood fête

It was a big week for Rihanna in the world of beauty. In addition to becoming the new muse of J’Adore by Parfums Christian Dior, the billionaire entertainer and entrepreneur celebrated the launch of her debut haircare brand, Fenty Hair, in Hollywood on June 10.

The Fenty Hair collection is comprised of one shampoo, two conditioners, one treatment, four stylers and one tool. The products were developed and tested with all hair types and textures in mind on collaboration with in-house global stylists and a team of research and development experts and chemists. 

“Hair has always been very personal to me—my hairstyles have been markers of my evolution and growth over the years—so launching Fenty Hair was something I was really passionate about,” Rihanna, who launched Fenty Beauty almost seven years ago, said. “Creating products that were easy to use, no matter your hair type or texture, and that included repair in every step and could keep up with me, was crucial.”

Meanwhile, Rihanna’s new Dior perfume campaign will be created with longtime friend Steven Klein and revealed Sept. 1.

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Michael Kors toasts his new Rodeo Drive store with a starry dinner  

Michael Kors came to town June 4 to celebrate the opening of a new Michael Kors Collection store in Beverly Hills.

The brand fêted the occasion on a glamorous Tuesday evening that combined the best of Los Angeles. Guests including Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwayne Wade, Kaitlyn Dever, Olivia Wilde, Kerry Washington, Mindy Kaling and Marisa Tomei joined the designer at Canter’s Deli, which had been taken over by Spago for one night only.

“Beverly Hills is one of the few places in the world where you can get the speed of big-city life blended with a resort-like glamour,” Kors said. “From the impressive architecture to the restaurants, world-class people-watching and the shopping, it has the best of everything. I am very excited to bring Michael Kors Collection back to one of the most legendary locations on the planet. Rodeo Drive is a very special place for me personally, as my family moved to Beverly Hills back in the ’70s and the street has always been an epicenter of luxury and glamour.” 

The new 1,500-square-foot Michael Kors Collection store features a minimalistic storefront with a wide, open glass window entrance offering maximum visibility from the street and enveloping the store in the warm California natural light. The interior incorporates a mix of materials and textures, ranging from blackened steel and raw concrete to antique brass, gold calacatta marble, oxidized maple and luxe textiles in a simple palette of grey, white, black and brass.

Michael Kors Collection is open now at 242 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 90210.

Nahmias stages its SS25 “Physical Education” show at the Pan Pacific Recreation Center 

Los Angeles-based, luxury brand Nahmias presented its Spring/Summer 2025 menswear collection at the Pan Pacific Park Recreation Center in Los Angeles June 9.

The Sunday show, which included a special performance by Machine Gun Kelly, marked a return to the brand’s hometown after several seasons on the Paris Men’s calendar.

Founder and creative director Doni Nahmias drew inspiration from his troubled formative years for the SS25 “Physical Education” collection, transforming youthful memories into a vibrant narrative of evolution and perseverance.

The collection was a mix of gritty, grunge-inspired street and sportswear, alongside classic workwear and contemporary athletic apparel. 

Custom prints, featuring floral patterns and real pressed California flowers, were incorporated into denim pieces including five-pocket jeans and boxer briefs. Italian denim was also treated with special techniques, including foil applications to resemble oil spills from the oil rigs off the California coast and jeans that appeared stained and destroyed by long days spent skating until sunset. 

Classic sportswear silhouettes were reimagined in knitwear, while perforated leather suiting and tailoring offered a reinterpretation of mesh sportswear and uniforms.

The show also introduced Nahmias’ newest sneaker, the Ollies, slated for release this fall, and the brand’s first foray into eyewear.

Founded in 2018 and inspired by Doni’s hometown of Summerland, Nahmias’ signature aesthetic is a mix of skate, basketball, surf and hip-hop codes. To date, the brand has released six seasonal collections and collaborated on special projects with retailers like Maxfield, Harrods, The Webster and Patron of the New.

Fans include Justin Bieber; Jack Harlow; Lewis Hamilton; Olympian fencer Miles Chamley-Watson, who walked in the show; and British Premier League soccer player Reece James, who played the role of janitor, mopping down the court after the presentation. 

Chanel champions the next generation of filmmakers at the 2024 Tribeca Festival

French fashion house Chanel hosted the 17th annual Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner at The Odeon in New York City on June 10. The Monday evening event honored the artists who have contributed original artwork to the festival’s award-winning filmmakers. 

This year, the exceptional group of artists invited by Tribeca and Chanel embodied a wide spectrum of perspectives, backgrounds and identities, affirming the essential role of diverse voices in storytelling.

This year’s participants included Deborah Kass, Erick and Elliot Jiménez, Glenn Ligon, Jenny Holzer, Joiri Minaya, José Parlá, Juliana Huxtable, Maia Cruz Palileo, Paul Anthony Smith and Tourmaline. Curator Racquel Chevremont again led the selection of artists and their work. 

On June 7, the brand also hosted Championing the Next Generation, a Through Her Lens conversation moderated by Perri Peltz at the Crosby Street Hotel with award-winning women in film and program advisors Kerry Washington, Patty Jenkins and Laura Karpman.

Founded in 2015 by Tribeca and Chanel, Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program, provides ongoing support and mentorship to the next generation of emerging U.S.-based self-identifying women and nonbinary writers and directors. 

Since 2015, 40 short films have been developed in the mentorship program and eight have won, their filmmaking teams receiving full funding to complete the projects. Winning films have premiered at top-tier festivals, including TIFF and Sundance, and have been distributed by Max, Searchlight, Criterion and more. 

Seven out of the eight winning filmmakers are women of color, and nearly 70% of all participants are women or nonbinary people of color. Alumni of the program have gone on to direct critically acclaimed projects, including A.V. Rockwell’s “A Thousand and One,” Numa Perrier’s “The Perfect Find” and Nikyatu Jusu’s “Nanny.”

Marni taps artist Alake Shilling for the High Summer 2024 collection

The new California-inspired Marni High Summer collection – a Marni Jam as envisioned by Paloma Elesesser, Alake Shilling and Francesco Risso – landed in West Hollywood earlier this month.

Conceived as a bodacious wardrobe for sunny days, complete with bags and accessories, the new installment of Marni Jam, the interdisciplinary multi-practice that joins Marni and like-minded entities into a series of creative exchanges, is an ode to the bond between human bodies and the body of nature. 

Los Angeles born artist Alake Shilling’s soft, vibrant flora and fauna adorn many of the collection’s pieces. Marni’s unique sense of playfulness is apparent through cut-outs, flounces and see-through crochet and a palette of white, sand, pale yellow and cocoa with bright notes of leaf green, sunny yellow and sky blue. 

Organic and lower-impact materials were also used throughout the collection. The campaign was captured on the streets of L.A. by photographer Colin Dodgson.

Known for her colorful paintings and sculptures of imagined creatures and whimsical landscapes, Shilling has always taken inspiration from childhood in her artistic practice, in which she combines pop culture, cartoon and the funk aesthetic to create different worlds for her unique characters to explore and bring joy and adventure to mundane life. 

On June 6, friends of the house – including Shilling, Benny Blanco, Jeremy Zucker, Drumaq, Cara Santana, Brittany Byrd, Kohshin Finley, Sami Miro and Courtney Trop – celebrated the new drop at the Marni Boutique on Melrose Place.

The collection is available now globally in Marni boutiques, select retailers and at marni.com. 

Jean Paul Gaultier throws a Pride party

French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier threw a carnival-themed party hosted by The House of Avalon to celebrate the start of LGBTQ Pride Month on June 6. Guests started the night at the Houdini Estate before heading to Sunset at the West Hollywood Edition.

The party included carnival games and bites, a performance by Gigi Goode and Symone and music by DJs Ty Sunderland and Succubus. The celebration was attended by additional friends of the house and celebrities including Kerri Colby, Adam Lambert, the Clermont twins, Zane Phillips, Rickey Thompson, Zack Lugo, Patrick Ta, Cara Santana and Joey Graceffa. 

For the fourth consecutive year, the brand also produced exclusive Pride edition bottles for its signature fragrance, created in collaboration with New York’s The Center and Keith Haring, featuring a reproduction of the artist’s “Once Upon a Time” fresco. 

This artistic tribute celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Stonewall riots of New York City, which kicked off the beginning of the gay liberation movement and the rise of LGBTQIA+ rights. To commemorate this historical moment, the exclusive 2024 Pride edition brings the two legends together again.  

Cybex reveals the new Jeremy Scott Car Collection

Baby gear brand Cybex has revealed its latest collaboration with designer Jeremy Scott.

Scott, who stepped down from his role as creative director of Moschino last year, has designed four other collections for the Hong Kong based company, which makes car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers.

Cybex Car by Jeremy Scott was inspired by American pop culture and the 1950s hot rod. “I always try to bring a whimsical aura into the designs I create for Cybex,” Scott said of the new range. “The collection also really reflects my sense of style, which is very eclectic. I love the juxtaposition of different elements and ideas that go together totally unexpectedly to create a dynamic vision, that translates into a fashionable product. The design will hopefully bring a smile to people’s faces!”

The new Cybex Jeremy Scott Car Collection is now available on the Cybex website.

Kathy Hilton and Nicky Hilton Rothschild launch a Ruggable collection

Kathy Hilton and her daughter Nicky Hilton Rothschild have collaborated with Ruggable on a collection of machine-washable, budget-friendly rugs.

Inspired by The Hiltons’ love of entertaining, the Ruggable x The Hiltons collection includes ten art deco-inspired designs. Each rug is named after a place or past home that holds special importance for the mother-daughter duo. The Brooklawn is named after Nicky’s grandfather’s estate, The Astoria is inspired by the Hiltons’ longtime residence at The Waldorf-Astoria and The Chrysler is inspired by Kathy’s favorite New York City landmark. 

Kathy Hilton hosted an afternoon party in her Beverly Hills home on June 5 to celebrate the launch. Paris Hilton, Kris Jenner, Alexandra von Fürstenberg, Christine Chiu, Crystal Kung Minkoff, Elisha Cuthbert, Faye Resnick, Jessica Hart, Kelly Osbourne, Rachel Zoe and Stacey Bendet turned out to toast the new endeavor. 

The collection is available now at ruggable.com with prices starting at $199.

U Beauty debut their first collaboration with Tinx

Luxury skincare brand U Beauty has launched their first-ever collaboration with influencer, New York Times bestselling author and podcast host Tinx (birth name Christina Najjar). 

The U Beauty x Tinx Plasma Lip Compound in Rom Com was inspired by Tinx’s romantic (mis)adventures, lifelong affinity for romantic comedies and her admitted obsession with having juicy-soft lips.

“Rom Com is the perfect universally flattering pink that’s kind of girly but not too sweet,” Tinx, a longtime fan of the brand, said. “I wanted to make a color that just looks good on everybody – like your lips but better. And makes you want to make out with someone.” 

“Tinx’s playful humor, razor-sharp wit and consistently solid dating advice have made me a fan of her content,” U Beauty founder Tina Chen Craig said. “When we started talking about cocreating a custom tint, I knew it had to capture her flirty spirit and undeniable main-character energy.” 

To celebrate the launch, U Beauty hosted a private dinner party June 6 at Gigi’s in West Hollywood. The rom com-themed event, hosted by Craig and Tinx, included Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Kathy Hilton, Rachel Zoe, Stassi Schroeder, Bijou Phillips, Taylor Strecker, Ally Lewber, Jake Shane and Stacey Bendet. 

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Dior brings the Riviera to Beverly Hills

For the second summer in a row, French fashion house Dior has taken over the pool and spa at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

The Dioriviera pop-up at The Beverly Hills Hotel is one in a series of exclusive Dioriviera global activations, including eight Dior boutiques, 12 resort concept stores and six pop-up boutiques worldwide designed to celebrate the 2024 Dioriviera capsule collection.

While the Pink Palace’s pool is transformed with the new Dior bright coral pink toile De Jouy Soleil print, covering loungers, sunshades, cushions and drapery, the adjacent citrus garden showcases Maison pieces from the Dioriviera collection: deck chairs, umbrellas, floor pillows and more.

Drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean and allure of pristine beaches, a pop-up boutique enveloped in a toile de Jouy display of the sun, trees and sculptures of lions, giraffes, monkeys and tigers made from shells overlooks the pool. Inside visitors can shop the new 2024 Dioriviera capsule collection designed by Grazia Chiuri, along with menswear.

Dior also took over the hotel spa for a summer residency. Dressed in the same coral Toile de Jouy Soleil, the Dior Spa offers a tailor-made program that includes six signature treatments for the face and body, each designed to help the skin and senses blossom at the height of summer. A selection of Dior’s skincare and fragrance collections are also available for purchase within the spa’s boutique, including L’Or de Vie, Dior Prestige, and La Collection Privée Christian Dior.

The pop-up is open through Sept. 2.

Lele Sadoughi debuts an Impressionist-inspired accessories collection 

Accessories brand Lele Sadoughi joined forces with The Metropolitan Museum of Art to release a 33-piece collection of hair accessories, jewelry, handbags and more.

Marking Lele Sadoughi’s first collaboration in the arts, the collection was inspired by renowned works within the encyclopedic art museum. The introductory range, called the Masterpiece Collection (Volume 1), includes references to Gustav Klimt and Pierre-Auguste Renoir and features designs inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s “Wheat Field With Cypresses,” Edgar Degas’ “The Dance Class” and Claude Monet’s “Bridge Over a Pond of Water Lilies,” among others.

“Working alongside The Metropolitan Museum of Art for our inaugural Met x Lele Sadoughi collaboration has truly been an honor,” Lisa “Lele” Sadoughi, founder and chief creative officer, said.

“I always find myself wandering into the galleries that house the 19th century European paintings,” Sadoughi continued. “I feel honored to have had the opportunity to interpret masterpieces into wearable, three-dimensional art. From hand-enameled, sculptural water lily earrings, to hand-sewn silk floral belts and bags and screen-printed headbands with still life images, famed ballerinas and skylines with hand-sewn pearl cloud formations and clusters of crystals, I believe we have created our most collectible collection to date.”

“Collaborations are most successful when they are supported by a personal connection to art in the Museum, and The Met x Lele Sadoughi epitomizes that,” Josh Romm, head of global licensing and partnerships at The Met, said. “Her attention-grabbing designs are sure to spark conversation about 5,000 years of art and we look forward to exploring works across The Met’s 19 curatorial departments for future collections.”

Founded by Sadoughi in 2012 in New York City, Lele Sadoughi’s pieces have been worn by Kate Middleton, Oprah Winfrey, Olivia Rodrigo and Zendaya.  The brand previously collaborated with the likes of J. Crew, Lilly Pulitzer, SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker and Swarovski, as well as iconic franchises such as National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, Lisa Frank and Barbie. Lele Sadoughi can be found at its flagship stores in Dallas, Houston, Nashville, New York City and Newport Beach, as well as hundreds of leading retailers worldwide. She opened a flagship store in Newport Beach in 2022.

The Met x Lele Sadoughi collaboration, which ranges in price from $55 to $200 and includes select styles for kids, is available at lelesadoughi.com and in Lele Sadoughi stores. Hair accessories will also be available for purchase at The Met Store and online at store.metmuseum.org.

Kathy Hilton and Anna Zuckerman unveil a jewelry collaboration 

“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kathy Hilton and renowned jewelry designer Anna Zuckerman have partnered for an exclusive collaboration of sustainable demi-fine jewelry.

The Kathy Hilton x Anna Zuckerman collection features 50 exclusive pieces that will blend Hilton’s “Zuckerman favorites” with new pieces crafted specifically for this collection. Pieces will range from  $125 to $3,200.

“I have always had a love for jewelry and I was excited to discover Anna Zuckerman whose sustainable approach and the use of diamond crystalline gems aligns with my own dedication to the world of design and fashion,” Hilton said. “I am delighted that I get to share my favorite Anna Zuckerman pieces as well as bring new designs to other jewelry lovers at a variety of price points.”

Hilton recently announced she will be returning to Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” for a new season after abruptly leaving the show in the middle of Season 13.

Founded in 2020, Anna Zuckerman designs are made by repurposing salvaged lab-grown diamonds and gem materials, contributing to a more sustainable future for the industry. Together, Hilton and Zuckerman invite audiences to discover a new standard of luxury—one that embraces sustainability, innovation and uncompromising elegance.

The Kathy Hilton x Anna Zuckerman collection is available now exclusively on annazuckerman.com. 

Southern Guild gallery presents Zanele Muholi in a new show

South African artist Zanele Muholi opened a new show at Southern Guild in Los Angeles.

“ZANELE MUHOLI” is an autobiographical panorama of the visual activist and artist as their creative practice evolves over time and across mediums. The exhibition features Muholi’s recent additions to their ongoing self-portrait series Somnyama Ngonyama alongside their newest work in bronze sculpture.

Born in Umlazi, Durban, Muholi is a visual activist, humanitarian and art practitioner who focuses on the documentation and celebration of the lives of South Africa’s Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex communities. They have exhibited extensively in group shows across the globe, including the 22nd Sydney Biennale; Fotografiska, New York; the Guggenheim in New York and Bilbao, Spain; the Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago; the National Gallery of Victoria Triennial, Melbourne, Australia and the Foundation Louis Vuitton, Paris.

The exhibit was accompanied by the release of an eponymous artist monograph published by Southern Guild, capturing the personal depth and communal impact of this body of work. It is the first publication that will document Muholi’s sculptural oeuvre, featured alongside new and recent photography from their Somnyama Ngonyama series—in addition to seminal works from the artist’s archive. 

A stalwart of Cape Town’s contemporary art scene, Southern Guild is one of the few Africa-founded galleries to have a presence in the U.S. Cofounded by Trevyn and Julian  McGowan, the gallery opened in a 5,000-square-foot former laundromat in Melrose Hill in February.

Southern Guild L.A. is located at 747 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles, 90029. The show runs until Aug. 31.

Silk Laundry opens its first U.S. store in Los Angeles

Australian-based fashion brand, Silk Laundry opened their first U.S. store on Melrose Avenue on June 1.

The label, whose fans include Priyanka Chopra and Emily Ratajkowski, chose to open their first stateside store in Los Angeles because “the city is synergistic with the brand’s values and sits at the intersection of luxury, conscious living and philanthropy, three of Silk Laundry’s guiding principles,” according to the brand. 

Founded in 2015 by Katie Kolondinski, Silk Laundry is made to be worn over and over again, with a focus on quality and timeless styles. The 90s Slip Dress is the founding piece of the brand, which has since expanded into a collection of refined staples that withstand trends.

Silk Laundry is located at 8412 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 90069.

A new oceanfront, luxury hotel sets a summer opening in Santa Monica

Regent Santa Monica Beach is set to open this summer. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, the new hotel marks the return of the Regent brand to Los Angeles and will be the brand’s flagship property in the Americas.

Taking over the former Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, just steps from the Santa Monica Pier, the luxury resort will feature 167 expansive rooms and 34 suites, a beachfront pool deck and a 10,000-square-foot wellness spa destination in collaboration with French beauty brand Guerlain.

The resort will offer guests a beach butler service and enticing chef-driven culinary destinations, including its signature restaurant, Orla, in partnership with James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina.

The Regent is also partnering with celebrity entrepreneur and philanthropist Ayesha Curry and her lifestyle brand, Sweet July, to offer bespoke products produced by Black-owned and women-owned brands, as well as an all-new menu inspired by Curry’s Jamaican roots and café staples like Sweet July’s signature coffee, tea, pastries and desserts.

While Curry previously collaborated with Mina, this will be her first collaboration with a resort and their first restaurant concept together for Curry’s Sweet July brand which has its flagship location in Oakland, California.

The hotel is now taking reservations for Sept. 17 and beyond.

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Anne Hathaway’s viral Gap red carpet gown is now available online

Gap has created a limited edition version of the custom white shirtdress that actress Anne Hathaway wore to the Bulgari Aeterna High Jewellry event in Rome earlier this month. 

Designed by Gap Inc.’s creative director Zac Posen, The Poplin White Shirtdress is a reinvented take on Gap’s iconic white shirt made from 100% organic cotton. 

“Designing this custom white shirt dress was an exciting opportunity to reimagine Gap’s classic white shirt,” Posen, who joined the company in February, said. “By incorporating elements like the shirt’s collar and placket, and adding feminine touches with darting at the waist, we created a modern look that pays homage to the elegance of Audrey Hepburn in ‘Roman Holiday.’ It’s a connection of timeless style with contemporary fashion.” 

After decades as one of the most beloved retailers in the U.S. and an emblem of American fashion and style, Gap has been struggling for years. Posen was appointed EVP and creative director of Gap Inc. (overseeing design across Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta and Old Navy) with the hope that he can  “reinvigorate” the brands and turn the business around.

Posen made his Gap red carpet debut in April with another custom red carpet gown (this time in denim) designed for Da’Vine Joy Randolph at the Met Gala. “I’m proud to represent Gap Inc.on a world stage like the Met Gala, where fashion meets entertainment to shape the cultural conversation,” he said in a statement. 

The Poplin White Shirtdress is available for presale now exclusively online at Gap.com in sizes 00-16 and retails for $158. Orders will begin shipping in July.

Sporty & Rich and Sunset Tennis Club launch a summer clinic

Sporty & Rich is partnering with Sunset Tennis Club on a summer tennis clinic series open to their L.A.-based community interested in enhancing their tennis skills. Sporty & Rich is offering 90-minute private lessons led by former pro player and STC cofounder, Kacper Owsian.

Each session allows room for 15 Sporty & Rich community members, participation is complimentary and spots are allocated on a first come, first serve signup basis. Clinics will be held twice a month on Saturday mornings, with separate sessions for beginners and intermediates. Registration will be available exclusively on Sporty & Rich Instagram stories through a sign-up link.

Founded by Emily Oberg in 2015, the wellness-inspired lifestyle and activewear brand has collaborated with other destinations including Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc and Le Bristol, as well as sportswear brands like Adidas, Lacoste and Prince. The label also has a wellness platform called Sporty & Rich Wellness Club.

Sunset Tennis Club, is dedicated to building community on and off the court through private sessions, weekly clinic, brand partnerships and social events hosted at select Brentwood, Bel-Air, Beverly Hills and Malibu tennis courts.

“Mickalene Thomas: All About Love” opens at The Broad

A new touring special exhibition “Mickalene Thomas: All About Love,” has opened at The Broad in downtown Los Angeles. Running through Sept. 29, this is the first major international tour of the pioneering artist’s work. 

Co-organized by the Hayward Gallery, London, and The Broad, Los Angeles in partnership with the Barnes Foundation, the exhibit includes over 80 works made by the artist over the last 20 years and highlights how Thomas mastered and innovated within several disciplines, from mixed-media painting and collage to installation and photography. The exhibition shares its title and several of its themes with the pivotal text by feminist author Bell Hooks, in which love is an active process rooted in healing, carving a path away from domination and towards collective liberation. 

“Mickalene Thomas’ visionary artistic practice presents an unapologetic focus on Black female representation, amplifying portraiture’s capacity to capture authentic lived experience and relationships,” Joanne Heyler, founding director of The Broad, said. “Thomas’ work, while pushing conventional boundaries of technique and material, touches all aspects of culture and society, from notions of beauty to sexuality and politics, powerfully bringing visibility to those who have historically been excluded and marginalized in art history.”

The themes of the exhibition extend into a full slate of associated programming developed in collaboration with the artist, including a summer concert series and in-gallery programs centering women and Black and queer communities.

“Yves Saint Laurent: Line and Expression” sets summer run at Orange County Museum of Art

The Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) has announced a new exhibit about the French couturier Yves Saint Laurent organized by the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech and the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris.

“Yves Saint Laurent: Line and Expression” will explore the rich creative practice of Yves Saint Laurent, who died in 2008. Delving deeper into the works belonging to the collection of the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris, this exhibition explores his drawing practice through original sketches, alongside photographs, jewelry accessories and haute couture garments from 1963 to 2001, offering insight into the genesis of the couturier’s creations.

“Yves Saint Laurent: Line and Expression” is curated by Olivier Saillard and Gaël Mamine, and organized by the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech and Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris, with an exceptional loan from the collection of the Fondation Pierre Bergé –Yves Saint Laurent in Paris. 

“Yves Saint Laurent: Line and Expression” will be open to the public July 3 to Oct. 27.

Hotel Bel-Air gets a Michelin-starred chef

Hotel Bel-Air has appointed a new culinary director and announced a new menu direction for The Restaurant along with two new culinary concepts.

Chef Joe Garcia was previously executive chef at Manzke Restaurant, where he was awarded a Michelin star in 2022 and 2023. He also served as a sous chef alongside Thomas Keller at The French Laundry. 

Hotel Bel-Air’s new restaurant menu will meld modern California cuisine with Mediterranean influence, highlight local ingredients at their peak season and offer reinvented comforting classics and new signature dishes. Reservations can be booked directly via Seven Rooms. 

The hotel will also unveil two new culinary concepts in July: The Living Room and The Patisserie. The Living Room will be a quintessential lobby lounge experience offering afternoon tea, evening cocktails and small bites along with a caviar service and martini-champagne cart.

The French-inspired Patisserie, helmed by recently appointed pastry chef Christophe Rull, will offer a daily selection of freshly baked pastries, breads and cakes in addition to a gelato trolley and specialty coffees and teas.

David Pierre sets up shop in the Peninsula Beverly Hills

Celebrity hairstylist David Pierre, whose clients include Kate Hudson, Erica Pelosini, Alana Hadid, Mia Moretti and Nina Dobrev, is opening a salon at the Peninsula Beverly Hills.

Pierre served as creative director for Frederic Fekkai and worked with brands such as Proenza Schouler and Altuzarra at NYFW before opening his own space, The Hair Atelier, in West Hollywood in 2019.

Services at this second location of The Hair Atelier (located in the Peninsula’s spa) will include signature stylings and blowouts for special events, hair reparative treatments, haircuts, scalp treatments and more.

The Hair Atelier opens Monday. For an appointment, call 310-975-2854 or email spapbh@peninsula.com. 

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Balenciaga Music creates a video game with BFRND

Balenciaga Music, a project that focuses on the important role music plays in Balenciaga’s creative and cultural impact, has launched a multifaceted collaboration with French composer and musician BFRND.

Known for a genre-bending signature sound and a deep love for dark electronic and classical pieces, BFRND has produced original soundtracks for every Balenciaga presentation since 2017. BFRND, whose real name is Loïk Gomez, also happens to be Balenciaga creative director Demna’s husband.

The Balenciaga Music | BFRND Series consists of limited edition merch, a four-hour original playlist and an original eight-bit video game — offering a 360-degree experience.

The merch, available in stores and on balenciaga.com, includes T-shirts and zip-up hoodies that each come with an all-access pass embedded with an NFC chip. BFRND: The Game takes the player through various Balenciaga show sets and their respective musical tracks where they can collect iconic Balenciaga products to score points.

The game will launch with a worldwide contest, in which the top 30 players worldwide will be rewarded. The first three levels of the BFRND: The Game are accessible to anyone via a dedicated mini-site. A fourth bonus level is only accessible via the NFC (Near Field Communication) chip embedded in Balenciaga Music | BFRND merch.

Design Miami arrives in Los Angeles 

The inaugural edition of Design Miami.LA took place at a private Paul R. Williams-designed Holmby Hills estate last weekend, joining the fair’s roster of global events in Basel, Paris and Miami Beach. 

Founded in 2005 by entrepreneur, real estate developer and art collector Craig Robins, Design Miami focuses on museum-quality 20th and 21st century furniture, lighting and objets d’art from the world’s top galleries and showcases immersive design collaborations with celebrated brands.

The Los Angeles fair presented a lineup of many of the world’s leading international design galleries, offering an array of highlight historic and contemporary works and reflecting Design Miami’s place as the global platform for collectible design, while also remaining strongly rooted in the design scene of the fair’s new host city.

Ashlee Harrison acted as curatorial director for the L.A. edition, overseeing the presentation of international collectible design galleries and site-specific exhibitions throughout the three-acre estate, working with Henrik Purienne, the global creative director of the 2024 fair program. 

Highlights included Friedman Benda (New York/Los Angeles) presenting a curated group exhibition with an emphasis on L.A.-based design practices, as well as international exhibitors, highlighting works by Darren Romanelli, Carmen D’Apollonio, Farrell Hundley, Misha Kahn and Samuel Ross.

Following the recent opening of a second location in L.A.’s Melrose Hill neighborhood, Southern Guild (Cape Town/L.A.) offered a globalized presentation of notable designers including Zanele Muholi, Zizipho Poswa, Porky Hefer, Andile Dyalvane, Rich Mnisi, Cheick Diallo, Nandipha Mntambo, King Houdekpinkhou, Patrick Bongoy and others. 

R & Company (New York) showcased a combination of works by contemporary designers based on the West Coast including Lee Hun-chung, Rogan Gregory and Jolie Ngo, in a presentation that explored a design dialogue seeking to develop new avenues for growth in the industry. 

Meanwhile, The Future Perfect (New York/Los Angeles/San Francisco) presented works by Genesis Belanger, created in collaboration with Bower Studios, also spotlighting works by Jane Yang-D’Haene, Chris Wolston, Leena Similu, and Eric Roinestad.

The fair also featured a Design at Large program, showcasing works in dialogue with the gardens and a talks program with curators, industry leaders and boundary-pushing designers curated by Harrison.

Gap × Dôen collection debuts with summery florals

Gap and California-based clothing label Dôen collaborated on a collection of women’s and kids’ apparel and accessories. Founded by the Santa Barbara-born Kleveland sisters in 2016, Dôen has become known for its nostalgic floral print dresses.

The limited 51-piece collection, which launched on May 17, features Dôen’s feminine take on Gap’s iconic styles, rooted in denim and khaki. The assortment includes matching sets, dresses, denim, matching tops and skirts, loungewear and accessories featuring floral prints, eyelet and flowy silhouettes.

Retailing from $19.95 to $158, the collection has shared styles and prints for matching moments in kid, toddler and baby sizing. Fronting the Dan Martensen-shot campaign are sisters Lily and Ruby Aldridge, alongside 11-year-old twin sisters Levia and Zahar.

“Gap partners with brands that champion originality and use fashion as a powerful form of self-expression,” Mark Breitbard, president and CEO of Gap, said. “Our collaboration with Dôen celebrates a feminine aesthetic brought to life through some of our most-loved essentials.” 

“The timeless and iconic nature of the Gap brand is so inspiring to both Katherine and me,” Margaret Kleveland, cofounder and CEO of Dôen, said.

Katherine Kleveland, the brand’s cofounder and CCO, added: “It’s been a dream to watch our collections, so rooted in nostalgia and femininity, reimagined through the classic Gap lens.”

The Gap × Dôen collection is available globally on gap.com and at select Gap stores.

Toteme opens a West Hollywood flagship

Swedish fashion house Toteme opened a 2,600-square-foot standalone flagship store on Melrose Avenue in the former Benjamin Salon space.

Designed in partnership with the Swedish design studio Halleroed, the new location is the most comprehensive remodeling of a retail space the brand has undertaken and blends local modernist and Art Deco references with elemental materials and geometric shapes that subtly recall the brand’s signature monogram.

“The Melrose Avenue store is rooted in our Swedish heritage, but also captures the airiness and sense of freedom that California’s broad landscapes and architectural history inspire,” cofounder Karl Lindman said. “This is the first time we’ve had the chance to remodel a retail space from scratch, and we wanted to give it a distinct and distinguished character that paid tribute to downtown Los Angeles’ Art Deco past, as though the building was always here.” 

Founded in 2014 by Lindman and Elin Kling in Stockholm, Toteme offers women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories and jewelry. They opened their first West Coast store in Palisades Village last November.

Toteme is open now at 8910 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 90069.

Cameron Silver releases a new book

Cameron Silver, founder of iconic Melrose Avenue vintage boutique Decades, has published a new book, “Caftans: From Classical to Camp: A Fashion History.” 

Arguably the world’s oldest-known garment, the caftan appears in every era and culture, from the chitons depicted on urns and murals in ancient Greece and Rome to the diaphanous versions wafting down today’s red carpets.

In the book, Silver guides us expertly through all the caftan’s manifestations and creations by the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Marc Bohan for Dior, Karl Lagerfeld, Emilio Pucci, Rudi Gernreich and Oscar de la Renta and showcases caftans worn in films, concerts and on the red carpet by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Natalie Wood, Barbra Streisand, Princess Grace of Monaco, Jackie Kennedy, Liza Minnelli, Nina Simone, Billy Porter and Jennifer Lopez.

Silver is also the author of “Decades: A Century of Fashion” and starred in the Bravo reality show “The Dukes of Melrose.” The book hit shelves Friday.

Retrouvaí and Platinum Guild International toasts Sunita Kumar Nair

Los Angeles-based jewelry brand Retrouvaí and Platinum Guild International hosted an event to celebrate Sunita Kumar Nair, the author of “CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, A Life in Fashion,” on May 16.

The Thursday night event, held at the Brentwood Country Mart, kicked off with cocktails and a Q&A in the courtyard, followed by dinner at Farmshop.

Published in November 2023, the book pays homage to Bessette Kennedy’s personal style, fashion codes and the impact she has left behind nearly two decades after she died in a tragic plane crash with John F. Kennedy Jr. off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard.

Along with photography by Nan Goldin, Glen Luchford and Peter Lindbergh and interviews with Ann Demeulemeester, Yohji Yamamoto and Pieter Mulier of Alaia, Mario Sorrenti, Fabien Baron, Fern Mallis and Tory Burch, the book also features a foreword by Gabriela Hearst and preface by Edward Enninful, OBE and former editor-in-chief of British Vogue.

Isamaya Ffrench and FaceGym partner on a sculpting tool

Isamaya Ffrench, the British editorial makeup artist who has collaborated with Junya Watanabe and Vivienne Westwood and created looks for Björk and Rihanna, unveiled a collaboration with skincare brand FaceGym.

Announced May 15, Sculpt 01 is a Gua Sha tool designed to revolutionize your skincare and facial workout regimen and prepare the skin for makeup application.

“I have a deep interest in energy systems and massage, and am an obsessive collector of beauty implements from all over the world,” Ffrench said. “They have become a staple in my makeup routine.” 

The tool is accompanied by a QR code linking to exclusive tutorials and routines crafted by Ffrench and FaceGym trainers.

Known for challenging beauty norms, Ffrench was named creative director of Byredo Makeup in 2020, where she created and developed the line for the brand. In 2021 she was appointed global beauty director of Burberry and in 2022, she launched her own line of makeup, Isamaya Beauty.

Sculpt 01 is priced at $60 is available at Isamaya.com and FaceGym.com.

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Cult Gaia and Thierry Lasry come together for an eyewear collaboration 

Cult Gaia a new capsule eyewear collection in collaboration with Thierry Lasry.

The collection is comprised of two beveled styles in multiple color-ways, handmade in Italy with a retro futuristic look. The Jazz is an oversized round bubble-shaped frame made from semi-sheer acetate, while the Jaya is an alluring cat-eyed frame made from acetate. The color palette offerings range from traditional tortoise shell to vibrant summer-ready pastel colors.

“I’ve been following Cult Gaia for quite a while now and have been very attracted to the unique energy it projects. I vividly recall visiting the pop-up in Saint Tropez last summer and immediately felt that a collaboration could be a fun endeavor,” Lasry said. “I connected with Jasmin over the summer, and we clicked right away. After spending time together, I had a clear vision of what the TL x CG sunglasses would look like – sexy, daring and fun!”

“We create items that are first objet d’art and secondly have utility,” Jasmin Larian, founder of Cult Gaia, added. “Many of our current accessory offerings stand on their own and have a very sculptural quality about them, and our sunglasses are no different. This special eyewear collection seamlessly merges the artistic flair of Cult Gaia with the avant-garde elegance of Thierry Lasry. Each piece is a statement in itself, combining bold shapes and striking materials to create eyewear that truly stands out.”

The Cult Gaia x Thierry Lasry collaboration is available now online at cultgaia.com and thierrylasry.com with prices starting at $525. 

Montblanc and Wes Anderson celebrate Meisterstück pen’s centennial in Beverly Hills

To mark the 100th anniversary of its iconic Meisterstück writing instrument, Montblanc opened a Chalet Pop-Up on Rodeo Drive.

With its black “cigar” shape, gold fittings and handcrafted nib, the Meisterstück has become synonymous with Montblanc and a global symbol of writing culture since its 1924 introduction. 

The temporary space brings to life a universe created by Oscar-winning filmmaker Wes Anderson for the German luxury brand’s new campaign film celebrating the maison’s most beloved writing instrument. 

“With our new brand campaign, Wes Anderson is giving us a very different, never-seen-before look into the universe of Montblanc, through his eyes as a filmmaker. This pop-up transports customers far from the sunny streets of L.A. to snowy alpine peaks, encouraging them to physically experience a piece of this extraordinary universe, as if they were characters in their own Montblanc story,” Sylvain Costof, president at Montblanc Americas, said.

The pop-up features collections specially created for the centennial, including the Meisterstück The Origin Collection that revisits original concepts from the Montblanc archive, and the Meisterstück Leather Collection.

There is also a café serving treats and beverages, a movie area and DJ performances. Plus, in Anderson’s signature style, store porters will be on hand to help guests navigate the chalet and make the most of their visit. 

The Montblanc Chalet Pop-Up at 459 North Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills is open until July 31. 

Natalie Martin opens a new flagship store on Melrose Avenue

Los Angeles-based fashion brand Natalie Martin opened a new boutique at 8203 Melrose Ave. designed by British interior designer Amanda Masters,

Australian-born Martin launched her eponymous line inspired by the distinctive batik prints of Bali and a luxe-meets-wanderlust aesthetic in 2011. She opened her first store on La Cienega in 2018, but the location closed during the pandemic.

The new store, located next to Anine Bing’s boutique, features Martin’s signature Fiore dresses, along with new menswear, kidswear and NM Home, which includes ceramics, linens and wallpaper. There is also an eclectic mix of vintage and artisan-made home goods, art and fine jewelry on offer.

David Zwirner celebrates 30 years with a special exhibition in Los Angeles

David Zwirner is marking its 30th anniversary with the opening of their new flagship Los Angeles gallery and an exhibition featuring works by all of the gallery’s artists. 

Opening to the public on Thursday, the exhibition will present new paintings, sculptures and installations made specifically for the expansive show alongside recent and historic works. 

Titled “David Zwirner: 30 Years,” the exhibition will feature new works by artists who have been with the gallery since the beginning, including Luc Tuymans and Stan Douglas, and artists who have recently joined the gallery like Elizabeth Peyton, Michael Armitage and Emma McIntyre.

“David Zwirner: 30 Years” will inaugurate the gallery’s new building at 606 North Western Ave. in Melrose Hill, designed by Selldorf Architects, and will span the adjacent David Zwirner spaces at 612 and 616 North Western Ave., which opened to the public in May 2023. 

The newly constructed three-story gallery has over 15,000 square feet of exhibition space, an outdoor terrace with views of the Hollywood Sign to the north, and a concrete staircase linking the first and second floors reminiscent of the stairs at David Zwirner’s 20th Street gallery in New York City. The three adjacent gallery spaces on Western Avenue are all unified with white facades, and the parking area and roofs are designed to give the outdoor spaces an abundant amount of greenery. 

“To mark the gallery’s 30th anniversary and to inaugurate the completion of our new Los Angeles building, we are excited to present a very special exhibition that celebrates the artists who have shaped the gallery’s program since its founding,” Zwirner said. “Many of our artists will be in L.A. for this happy occasion, as we toast to 30 years of exhibitions, books, spaces and projects, and look forward to all that is to come.”

Else Lingerie debuts sustainable swimwear

Just in time for summer, Turkish lingerie brand Else has released its first swimwear collection. 

The spring/summer 2024 collection of sustainable swimwear is crafted by hand in the brand’s Istanbul atelier and features a range of separates and one pieces made from recycled polyamide fabrics.

“Swimwear styles are becoming more minimal and elevated with the help of high-tech sustainable fabrics that allow designs to stand out with lighter but high-compression fabrics,” Ela Onur, founder and creative director of Else, said. “Customers are investing in versatile and flattering styles taking swimwear from the beach to the bar and beyond.”

Founded in 2008, Else opened its first brick and mortar location on Melrose Avenue in 2019 before moving to Montana Avenue in Santa Monica in 2023.

The Houston Brothers open Mother of Pearl oyster and champagne bar in DTLA

Mark and Jonnie Houston, the cofounders of Houston Hospitality, opened a new spot across from the Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles.

Located on Level 8’s outdoor terrace (Level 8 is the brother’s restaurant, bar and nightlife project on the eighth floor of the Moxy and AC hotels), Mother of Pearl is an oyster and champagne bar offering fresh, locally sourced seafood dishes by Michelin Star chef Joshua Gil. Featured dishes include a raw platter, fritto misto, hearts of palm aguachile and spaghetti and meatballs.

The beverage program, overseen by Boujis Group alum Melina Meza, showcases prestigious tête de cuvée Champagnes and esteemed names such as Cristal, Dom Pérignon, Tattinger and Gimonnet alongside signature cocktails such as the Salty Siren, a blend of tequila, blood orange, key lime and sparking grapefruit juice.

Designed to be reminiscent of a Spanish style gazebo, the bar features an intricately curved wrought iron and glass overhang, hand-troweled stucco and Talavera tiles.

Mother of Pearl is now open and accepting reservations via OpenTable.

Celebrity facialist Adeela Crown announces a Waldorf Astoria Spa residency

A-list facialist Adeela Crown (whose clients include Cate Blanchett, Keira Knightley, Demi Moore and Paris Hilton) is launching an exclusive residency at La Prairie Spa inside Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills until Friday.

Crown is bringing her hyper-customized luxe treatments to the five-star spa with a menu of new treatment options incorporating La Prairie products. All of the facials will be performed by Crown herself and treatments start at $850.

“With previous global residencies in London, New York, Costa Rica and the Maldives, amongst other destinations, we are thrilled to have Adeela in Beverly Hills to call our spa home for much of May,” Amanda Raich, spa director at La Prairie Spa at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, said. “We have been lucky enough to work with her over the years, and as her loyal clientele know, she is a master facialist that provides best-in-class results.” 

All treatments are in partnership with La Prairie Switzerland and available only at La Prairie Spa at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Reservations are by appointment only and can be made by emailing hello@adeelacrown.com. 

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The 77th Cannes Film Festival is officially underway as of Tuesday after opening with Quentin Dupieux’s comedy “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”). From May 14-25, 22 select films from across the globe will compete for the annual cinema event’s highest honor, the Palme d’Or.

For 2024, “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig is the jury president for the main competition. She is joined by celebs like Lily Gladstone, Eva Green and Xavier Dolan, who is presiding over the ‘Un Certain Regard’ pieces. That’s not even to mention all of the other A-listers who will be hitting the red carpet in support of their respective movies, in competition or otherwise.

Famous faces belonging to Emma Stone, Cate Blanchett, Selena Gomez, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Jane Fonda, Giancarlo Esposito, Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza and even Messi the Dog are already turning heads on the Croisette. Plus, icons Meryl Streep and George Lucas are receiving honorary Palme d’Ors for their contributions to film history.

See the best of 2024 Cannes Film Festival red carpet fashion, below:

Sting and Trudie Styler, “Parthenope” screening, May 21

Kelly Rowland, “Marcello Mio” screening, May 21

Sebastian Stan, “The Apprentice” screening, May 20

Cate Blanchett, “The Apprentice” screening, May 20

Maria Bakalova, “The Apprentice” screening, May 20

Annabelle Wallis, “The Apprentice” screening, May 20

Bella Hadid, “The Apprentice” screening, May 20

Julianne Moore, “Horizon: An American Saga” screening, May 19

Kevin Costner, “Horizon: An American Saga” screening, May 19

Isabelle Huppert, “Horizon: An American Saga” screening, May 19

Jena Malone, “Horizon: An American Saga” screening, May 19

Sienna Miller, “Horizon: An American Saga” screening, May 19

Selena Gomez, Édgar Ramírez, Jacques Audiard and Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Perez” screening, May 18

François-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek, “Emilia Perez” screening, May 18

Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

Willem Dafoe, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

Hong Chau, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

Margaret Qualley, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

Joe Alwyn, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

Demi Moore, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

Hunter Schafer, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

Eva Longoria, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

Victoria Justice, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

Paz Vega, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

Kelly Rutherford, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

James Franco and Izabel Pakzad, “Kinds of Kindness” screening, May 17

Francis Ford Coppola, Adam Driver and Aubrey Plaza, “Megalopolis” screening, May 16

Shia LaBeouf and Kathryn Hunter, “Megalopolis” screening, May 16

Nathalie Emmanuel, “Megalopolis” screening, May 16

Chloe Fineman, “Megalopolis” screening, May 16

Grace VanderWaal, “Megalopolis” screening, May 16

Barry Keoghan, “Bird” screening, May 16

Anya Taylor-Joy, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” screening, May 15

Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” screening, May 15

Jury president Greta Gerwig, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” screening, May 15

Eva Green, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” screening, May 15

Naomi Campbell, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” screening, May 15

Baz Luhrmann, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” screening, May 15

Faye Dunaway and Laurent Bouzereau, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” screening, May 15

Billy Zane, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” screening, May 15

Sabrina Dhowre Elba, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” screening, May 15

Elsa Pataky, Chris Hemsworth, Anya Taylor-Joy and George Miller, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” screening, May 15

Meryl Streep, “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”) screening and opening ceremony, May 14

Lily Gladstone, “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”) Screening & opening ceremony, May 14

Jane Fonda, “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”) screening and opening ceremony, May 14

Juliette Binoche, “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”) screening and opening ceremony, May 14

‘Un Certain Regard’ jury member Vicky Krieps, “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”) screening and opening ceremony, May 14

Heidi Klum, “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”) screening and opening ceremony, May 14

Helena Christensen, “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”) screening and opening ceremony, May 14

Rose Bertram, “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”) screening and opening ceremony, May 14

Zhao Tao, “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”) screening and opening ceremony, May 14

Giancarlo Esposito, “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”) screening and opening ceremony, May 14

Léa Seydoux, “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”) screening and opening ceremony, May 14

Messi the Dog, “Le Deuxième Acte” (“The Second Act”) screening and opening ceremony, May 14

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Tiffany & Co. launches the “Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams” collection 

LVMH-owned American luxury jewelry brand Tiffany & Co. debuted the “Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams” collection on May 2.

For the collection, the Louis Vuitton Men’s creative director took inspiration from Ancient Greek god of the sea Poseidon’s mythical trident.

“We are excited to unveil Pharrell’s inaugural collection for Tiffany. The “Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams” collection defies the conventions of fine jewelry design. It represents a balance of Pharrell’s creative vision with Tiffany & Co.’s inventive craftsmanship,” Alexandre Arnault, Tiffany & Co.’s EVP of product, communications and industrial, said. “Each piece embodies Pharrell’s distinct style and unique point of view.” 

Adopting the structure of the trident, the “Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams” collection incorporates sharp, spear-like spikes within an array of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings embodying a sense of punk spirit. Offered in 18-carat yellow gold or titanium with all metal and diamond iterations, each piece challenges conventional methods in their design. 

“I’m very inspired by the water, and the name of this collection, Titan, draws inspiration from Poseidon, ruler of the sea, King of Atlantis,” Williams said. “Atlantis is also the name of the community I grew up in Virginia Beach. The detail in all of the jewelry pieces is very intentional, the use of black titanium … It’s a physical manifestation of beauty in blackness.”

“Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams” is available now nationwide exclusively on Tiffany.com and at The Landmark in New York City.

The collection will be available globally at Tiffany & Co. stores in June. 

Designer Anine Bing debuts her solo album at the Chateau Marmont

Danish-born designer Anine Bing celebrated the release of her debut solo album, “Therapy,” with a live listening party at the Chateau Marmont on May 2.

After a 14-year break from music (Bing had been part of a band called “Kill Your Darlings” before launching her eponymous brand in 2012), she marked her return to the scene with a candlelit, poolside performance. 

The event also celebrated Anine Bing’s Summer Collection, featuring its iconic global face, Kate Moss. A celebration of the brand’s heritage and its rock ‘n’ roll approach to timeless wardrobe staples, the new collection also drew inspiration from its Los Angeles roots and deep connection to music.

Guests including Natalia Bonifacci, Rebecca Gayheart, Rocky Barnes, Awkwafina, Babs Burchfield, Abigail Spencer, Ava Phillippe and Alison Brie turned up to support. Each left with the online exclusive Anine Bing concert tee, signed album vinyl and Remy Sounds Tote, all available now on AnineBing.com. 

The Hammer Museum honors Ann Philbin at its 19th annual gala 

The Hammer Museum welcomed artists, collectors, patrons of the arts, cultural and civic leaders and celebrities for its 19th annual Gala in the Garden on May 4.

Guests including Jodie Foster, Will Ferrell, Keanu Reeves, Jane Fonda, Owen Wilson, Ava DuVernay, Steven Spielberg, Rufus Wainwright, Ed Ruscha and Catherine Opie turned out to the Saturday night event, which honored museum director Ann Philbin ahead of her retirement this November. Philbin, who has been director of the Hammer since 1999, has been hailed for transforming the Hammer into one of the world’s leading contemporary art museums.

After dinner and remarks, Grammy award-winning artist K.D. Lang graced the stage with a stunning performance of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” which received a standing ovation. D-Nice closed out the evening with an energizing DJ set.  

The sold-out gala raised a record-breaking $3.6 million to support the Hammer’s dynamic and internationally acclaimed exhibitions and public programs, which are free to the public.

Jimmy Choo celebrates the launch of its Spring/Summer 2024 eyewear collection

Sandra Choi, creative director of British luxury accessories brand Jimmy Choo, hosted a cocktail event on April 30 to celebrate the launch of the first Jimmy Choo Spring/Summer 2024 eyewear collection in partnership with EssilorLuxottica.

Guests on the night included Cynthia Erivo, Selma Blair, Karrueche Tran, Kitty Cash, Kristen Noel Crawley, Lana Condor and Lori Harvey, as well as former Jimmy Choo president Tamara Mellon.

Waiters bearing trays of the new eyewear styles greeted guests as they arrived at the venue, a private residence in Beverly Hills offering sweeping views of the L.A. skyline, while the soundtrack for the night was provided by DJ Amrit.

The Jimmy Choo Spring/Summer 2024 eyewear collection is the debut collection in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, following the announcement of a 10-year licensing agreement in 2023. The collection fuses Jimmy Choo’s confident glamour with the unique craftsmanship, innovation and expertise of EssilorLuxottica. Developed under the leadership of creative director Choi, the collection marks a new era for the house’s eyewear.

It is available now online and in select retailers. 

Mother reveals its new “Mother Knows Best” campaign

Los Angeles-based denim and lifestyle brand Mother unveiled a new capsule collection in collaboration with female-founded media brand Mother Tongue, which advocates for reproductive rights and gun control. 

The “Mother Knows Best” campaign includes Baby Steps socks and a corduroy 10-4 trucker hat accompanied by removable pins inscribed with symbols and phrases that rally for gun control and reproductive rights, underscoring some of the issues that matter most to women in this country.

In the spirit of the campaign, and to further advocate for these causes, Mother will donate $10,000 to both Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, two organizations fighting on the frontlines for these critical issues.

To celebrate the launch of the campaign, Mother cofounders Lela Becker and Tim Kaeding joined Mother Tongue’s Melissa Goldstein to host cocktail party at L.A. speakeasy Mars on May 1.

Guests including Gillian Jacobs, Lexi Underwood, Hilary Rhoda, Jessica Hart and Rumer Willis turned out for the event, which included a performance by singer by Rainey Qualley, aka Rainsford.

The Stax welcomes Erede and Maria McManus to LA

Victoria Lampley Berens, founder of global luxury jewelry advisory The Stax and fashion director Laurel Pantin hosted an intimate dinner at Melrose Hills hotspot Ètra last week to toast New York-based fine jewelry brand Erede and luxury womenswear brand Maria McManus.

Guests including Kate Foley, Ramya Giangola, Ali Pew, Camilla Marcus, Rebecca Ramsey, Claire Khodara and Casey Fremont turned out to welcome Erede founders Jeramie Holz and Talia Shuvalov and designer Maria McManus to town. 

Founded in September 2023, Erede is based between Sydney, Australia, and New York. The jewelry is handcrafted in New York using certified 18-carat recycled gold, platinum and cultured diamonds. The founders both have a long history in fashion, working with brands such as Calvin Klein, Narciso Rodriguez, Dion Lee and Victoria Beckham. 

Dublin-born, New York-based Maria McManus is a luxury womenswear collection founded on responsible principles: use less water, utilize fewer chemicals and create less waste. All production is traceable, ensuring that everyone who touches the product is treated with dignity and paid a fair living wage. Before debuting her namesake brand, McManus earned her stripes at companies including Rag & Bone, Club Monaco and Tory Burch. 

Augustinus Bader announces a Sofia Coppola collaboration

Premium skin and haircare line Augustinus Bader released a collaboration with filmmaker Sofia Coppola., the “Augustinus Bader x Sofia Coppola” collection, which reimagines the brand’s lip balm in three tinted shades.

“The Bader lip balm is one of my favorites, so I was excited when the brand agreed to collaborate on a tinted version,” Coppola said. “Shade 1 is based on a favorite sheer deep pink lipstick I hoarded after it was discontinued, that’s easy and adds a brightening, subtle tint. Shade 2 is a red coral I like for summer or at the beach. And Shade 3 is a burnt, earthy plum.”

Formulated with a hydrating blend of plant-based butters and oils, including shea butter, vitamin E and candelilla wax, and powered by Augustinus Bader’s TFC8® technology, the tinted balm enhances lips with a sheer wash of color that builds with each application, while also nourishing, plumping and renewing for softer, smoother, healthier lips.

Launched in 2018, the line of skin, body and haircare products is inspired by over 30 years of groundbreaking research led by stem cell scientist and doctor of regenerative medicine, Professor Augustinus Bader. The brand also has collaborations with designers Victoria Beckham and Haider Ackermann.

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Anna Wintour invited Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny to be this year’s cochairs for the Costume Institute Benefit in New York City.

Other notable names in attendance included Rebecca Ferguson, Colman Domingo, Ayo Edebiri, Greta Gerwig, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Steven Yeun, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Jessica Parker, Gigi Hadid, Keke Palmer, Donald Glover, Greta Lee, Demi Moore, Lil Nas X, Matthew Macfadyen, Kylie Minogue, Penélope Cruz, Brie Larson, Dua Lipa, Cardi B, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, Michelle Yeoh, Lily Gladstone and Matt Damon, among many others.

Plus, with TikTok as an official sponsor alongside Loewe, it wasn’t much of a surprise to see more social media influence than ever on the red carpet, regardless of the $75,000 tickets.

Check out who took the dress code literally and who approached the fashion assignment as more of a metaphor, in TheWrap’s photo gallery of the 2024 Met Gala’s red carpet below.

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