September/October 2013 Issue

The Scene: LA Food & Wine, Tony Bennett’s Arts Benefit, Seachange

THE HFPA’s ANNUAL INSTALLATION LUNCHEON The Hollywood Foreign Press Association awarded more than $1.6 million in financial grants at its annual star-studded luncheon on August 13.…

That’s Haute: A Slam Dunk, Hermès Unveils its Custom Basketball

For those who want to stay on top of their game in the hautest way possible, try shooting hoops with Hermès’ new bespoke basketball. The chic French label has unveiled the $12,900 b…

Haute Cuisine: Monique Lhullier’s Favorite Los Angeles Restaurants

LA-BASED FASHION DESIGNER MONIQUE LHULLIER GIVES HER TOP PICKS FOR THE HAUTEST CUISINE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS Spago 176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, Ca 90210 310.385.0880 AMBIANCE This…

Matt Kemp of the LA Dodgers: A Sartorial Home Run

Men who hate to shop are a dime a dozen, but Matt Kemp is a rare exception: not only does he tolerate the experience, but he actually even enjoys it. OK, he has some help, but don’t…

LA Haute 100: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Elon Musk, Angelina Jolie,

OUR ANNUAL HAUTE 100 LIST IS A COMPILATION OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL INDIVIDUALS IN BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY, FASHION AND ENTERTAINMENT. WE DON’T HAVE TO SEARCH FAR TO FIND THE 100 MOST I…

Haute Time: Greg Simonian, Time for Her

There is no denying that many women have taken to wearing men’s timepieces in recent years, and the look of a big watch on a lady’s wrist makes for an eye-catching fashion statement…

Kitchen Confidential: Editable Art, Restaurateur and painter Michael

TTo say that Michael Chow knows a thing or two about art and culture might just be the biggest understatement ever made. The renowned art collector and former actor is the force beh…

Graham: Keeping Time With Champions, Graham Watches celebrates the LA

Robitaille and Stoll mingled with guests throughout the night, taking photos and signing autographs, while also being interviewed by attending media. Robitaille, who was inducted in…

Haute Cuisine: Worth Every Penny, Spago, Nobu Malibu, Madeo

Spago 176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310.385.0880 Ambiance This newly renovated Beverly Hills institution run by chef extraordinaire Wolfgang Puck offers delicious food wit…

Fashion: Our Girl Loves Brilliant Diamonds and Sumptuous Furs. Add

Ambassador David Heil: Summer Fades into Fall Fashion

After Labor Day, we can officially start counting down the last, fading days of summer. And even the most dedicated beach lover secretly anticipates the time of year when the mornin…

Woman of Substance: Samantha Kluge – Home is Where The Heart is

he male in Samantha Kluge’s Encino home has turned her living room into a dance floor. He’s showing off some killer moves and he knows all eyes are on him. The society heiress doesn…

Day in the Life: Rachel Zoe’s Fashion Calendar

Rachel Zoe is one of those women who makes you marvel ‘Just how does she do it?’ In addition to styling celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Garner and Jennifer lawrence, the 42…

What’s Haute: Best of Menswear

WESTIME 8569 West Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 289-0808 Whether it’s a Hublot, Breitling, Chopard or Bulgari timepiece you’re seeking, know that you’ll find whate…

Ambassador: Fall in Love with Maria Sharapova

THE TENNIS PRO LISTS HER TOP 5 SOCAL FALL FAVORITES Summer is winding down, and Maria Sharapova is eagerly anticipating the arrival of autumn. Here, the international tennis sensati…