The electrifying and brilliant path “Queen of Psychedelic Soul” Janis Joplin blazed onto history was cut tragically short well before her niece, Malyn Joplin, was ever born. Malyn was only privy to family stories and strangers’ accounts of her aunt’s colorful yet turbulent life. Growing up, Malyn was tormented by an insatiable curiosity surrounding Janis, matched by an internal resentment of having never met her in person. In search of a deeper connection to her aunt, Malyn launched the fashion line Made for Pearl as a creative vehicle on her road of discovery. Each season, Malyn and the team at Made for Pearl sources style inspiration from photographs, personal letters, and family stories that capture the passionate, untamed yet lonely spirit of Janis. Every silhouette, fabric and detail aims to rebuild an authentic image of Janis through a modern, updated homage to her iconic style. For those that are curious, “Pearl” happens to be Janis Joplin’s onstage persona, a woman who wore elaborate ensembles with luxe fabrics. Here are this Venice (natch) designer’s secrets to the City of Angels.

Top Chef Season 6 winner Michael Voltaggio is already known for creating haute cuisine at his Melrose eatery, ink., and now the master chef will also be known for his vino. Voltaggio, alongside Chris Pittenger of Skinner Vineyards, and wine discovery community Club W, launched RUST, a small-production “orange wine” late last month. The 2013 Rust Grenache Blanc, true to its name, is orange in color. Crafted like a red wine, the grape skins are left in contact with pressed juices, helping to establish its sun-kissed hue. Initial drafts of its aroma parallel with notes of tangerine, citrus peel, and some dry grassiness. On the palate, however, RUST begins like a full-bodied white, but delivers a finish one would find in a young, light-bodied red, making for a highly unique bottle. Here, Voltaggio discusses how the collaboration came to be, his dream RUST pairing menu and why orange is the new black (or red, as it were).

Rob Lowe has been appearing in television shows since 1979, when he played Tony Flanagan in “Some Kind of Family,” and has been a movie star since 1983 after playing Sodapop Curtis in The Outsiders. Since the now-50-year-old has appeared onscreen with everyone from the iconic Tom Cruise to current “It” boy Chris Pratt, we thought we’d play a little word association game with the actor. We sat down with Rob while he was promoting Genworth Financial Inc.’s #LetsTalk Tour, an initiative to help families start the conversation around long term care planning, at the Four Seasons Los Angeles in Beverly Hills last week. Without further ado, let the games begin!

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.

Where in the City of Angels should you go to get a culture fix? Here are our picks for the best art galleries in Los Angeles.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at My Burberry’s new campaign starring an icon and an “It” girl: British supermodels Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne.

Driving up the winding roads of Bel-Air, you slowly start to breathe again as you escape the busy, almost frenetic scene that is the city of Los Angeles. When you finally arrive at your destination, the serene little enclave that is Wolfgang Puck at the Hotel Bel-Air, you finally and fully decompress.

The City of Angels celebrated the world of haute cuisine over the weekend at the fourth annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival.

Sam Nazarian’s kingdom is always expanding.