Finding Franco23
If losing an arm and doing the Oscars in drag isn’t enough for our 21st Century Renaissance man, King James is about to be racking hours behind his own bar You likely know from the dipso-mill that he’s opening a … Read More
A Century of Mid-Century
New monograph features exclusive images of the design deity that is Los Angeles by the late-great architecture photographer Julius Shulman Seven decades of love for L.A. is evident in “Julius Shulman Los Angeles: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis” by … Read More
Spring’s Singular Sensations
Jewelry doesn’t need to sparkle and bling for maximum effect Earthy materials used to create strong statement pieces are the perfect counterpoint to spring’s long and lean silhouettes, many in neutral tones. Here’s a taste of the most tasteful, with … Read More
The Mare Behind “Horses”
Judy Linn captures Patti Smith in portraits of the artist as a young woman Before Patti Smith really became a “rock star” – not that she ever followed the well-worn route of some contemporaries – she was a struggling poet, … Read More
What a Swell Party It Was
Larry Fink, the eyeful fly-on-the-wall of the black tie set, takes over LACMA with “Vanity” exhibition From blue collar to black tie, Larry Fink has photographed gatherings of every sort during his forty-year career. We’ve been lucky enough to see … Read More
Man-Bags? No, ‘Manly’ Bag
From Billykirk to Levi’s, four tough carryalls to chuck all your stuff in Isn’t it time for a reaction to all those laptop-slim, tweed bags that match your slim-fit suit? These carry-all’s can take a licking and keep you looking … Read More
BACK Iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Debuts Spectacular Second Act
| New American-style restaurant Public Kitchen & Bar in the grand lobby opens Oscar Week. And the winner is… In Hollywood, timing is everything. During Oscar week, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotelrevealed its latest astute move to preserve and reinvent its … Read More
