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Kate Spade is making and end-of-summer splash in Southern California. The haute brand opened its new location at The Commons at Calabasas over Labor Day weekend.

Sorry, Santa Moncia, but Rem Koolhaas will not be designing your new Plaza. Back in July a panel picked the renowned architect’s proposed design for the Plaza at Santa Monica at Fourth and Arizona. That design recommendation has now been rejected 5-1.

Rick Caruso has received approval to moor his 216-foot mega-yacht in Newport Beach. The billionaire developer of The Grove, 8500 Burton Way and the Americana at Brand has obtained a special permit from the Orange County city.

Though LA is known for its healthy locals and A-list bodies, sometimes you’ve just got to indulge. Whether it’s macaroni & cheese or a juicy hamburger you’re craving, here are the hautest top 5 comfort foods in Los Angeles!

Gucci is going to be soon be boasting a brand new look. Representatives from the Italian luxury brand appeared before the Architectural Commission late last month to discuss “inadequacies” in an approved remodel of its Rodeo Drive boutique.

Today marks the arrival of yet another store touting LA’s made-to-measure menswear scene. NY label Seize Sur Vingt lands on Melrose Avenue today, Sept. 3.

George Clooney played deliveryman over the weekend when he personally brought over a supply of his tequila brand to Venice’s storied Hotel Cipriani. While in town for the Venice International Film Festival, the 52-year-old decided to drop off five cases of his new liquor brand Casamigos at the Cipriani, one of his favorite hotels.

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The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel has treated itself to a makeover to mark its 30th birthday. The chic Orange County resort has gone through a redesign that channels the Pacific Ocean, which lies just below the majestic cliffs on which it is perched.