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.

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Take a look inside the headquarters and factory floor of Shinola, America's fastest-growing design brand with Creative Director Daniel Caudill

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).

Stylish and comfortable flats to wear during New York Fashion Week

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An exquisite unit in Hugh Hefner's original Playboy Mansion has just been placed on the market for $2.995 million.

At Tao Nightclub, entertainment icon Snoop Dogg hosted the latest installment of his exclusive DJ and performance residency

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!

Clutch bags to wear all day and night

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.