Sandro Paris headed west last week to celebrate its expansion with a chic soiree at the Chateau Marmont. Founder and creator Evelyne Chetrite hosted a slew of celebrities and tastemakers for a cocktail party, private dinner and performance by indie-rock band Poliça inside the haute hotel’s Bungalow One.

Angelina Jolie is partnering up with Stella McCartney for a line of duds themed to her upcoming Disney release, Maleficent.

Those who prefer flying to driving definitely need to check out an innovative new service that offers its members unlimited sky travel in SoCal. The California-based Surf Air is capturing a new market by offering an executive membership service for the flat fee of $1350 per month.

It’s the start of a new era at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Philippe Vergne officially filled Jeffrey Deitch’s shoes earlier this month when he became MOCA’s newest Director. To celebrate, the museum will welcome Vergne at its annual gala on March 29.

Whether he’s celebrating being a new father or just celebrating life, Simon Cowell has bought himself one heck of a gift. The X-Factor mentor and former American Idol judge has custom-ordered the incredibly rare Eagle Speedster Jaguar after seeing it showcased on the British TV show Top Gear.

Here are the haute secrets of Rob Kardashian, reality star and founder of the luxury sock line Arthur. Here, Rob shares his insider’s guide to the City of Angels: his favorite places to eat, sleep, drink and, of course, shop.

Paris Photo is making its grand return to Los Angeles’ Paramount Pictures Studios for its second annual event this April. A highlight of this year’s photo festival is the presentation of the BMW Art Car by David Hockney, celebrating almost 20 years since its creation in Los Angeles in 1995. The iconic British painter, printmaker, photographer Pop Art movement influencer will be on hand to debut the vehicle.

For those of you who just can’t get enough Chris Martin, we have some advice: turn on NBC. The Coldplay frontman has signed on to appear as a “universal advisor” to all four main coaches on the network’s hit show, The Voice.

Just in time for Earth Month, Bottega Veneta has accomplished a major eco-fete. The Italian luxury company became the first of its kind in the world to receive the green distinction of a LEED 2009 NC (New Construction and Major Renovation) certification at the Platinum level.