After more than twenty years at BCBG Max Azria, creative director Lubov Azria, the wife of company founder Max Azria, is stepping down. Her replacement will be Bernd Kroeber, the former VP of design at BCBGeneration; previously he worked as the design director at Elie Tahari and Strenesse.
BESO RETURNS AS VIVA HOLLYWOOD
Beso is reopening in Hollywood this week with a new vibe, menu and even a new name. This Wednesday, the eatery will return as Viva Hollywood, a more casual concept than its predecessor, helmed by chef Raymond Alvarez, formerly of Pink Taco and Toca Madera. The eatery will be a Mexican concept eatery serving fare such as chicken mole and flatbread pizza. Viva is located at 6350 Hollywood Blvd.
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JON HAMM HOSTS THE 13TH ANNUAL DESERT SMASH
Jon Hamm headed to the Palm desert last week to host the 13th Annual Desert Smash benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As a result of the event, over $100K+ was raised for the hospital pioneering research and treatments for kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The Mad Men star was joined by both actors and tennis pros at the event, including Boris Kodjoe, Marcia Gay Harden, Timothy Olyphant, Ashley Tisdale, Camilla Belle, Randy Jackson, Redfoo and Lewis Darrah.