Celebrity
Fast Lanes and Fine Details: Inside Dr. Michael Apa’s Passion for Ferraris
“When I was 5 until probably 10 or 11, I used to sleep with a picture of a 328, the Ferrari from ‘Magnum P.I.,’ under my pillow,” said Dr.…
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Lifestyle
Me+Em Expands U.S. Retail Footprint With Two New Openings
LONDON — British clothing and accessories label Me+Em is preparing to open two stores in the U.S. as part of its retail expansion. The…
Celebrity
How Melinda Maria Spigel Turned a Passion Into a $30 Million Business, Loved by Taylor Swift
This month marks a milestone for jewelry brand Melinda Maria, worn by the likes of Taylor Swift, Michelle Obama and Julia Roberts: 20…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: MAC Viva Glam and Elaine Welteroth Team to Fund Safer Births for Underserved Families
MAC Cosmetics is expanding its philanthropic efforts with a $200,000 Viva Glam Fund grant to The Victoria Project in partnership with…
Beauty
EXCLUSIVE: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Doubles Down on Beauty, Expands Into Ulta Stores Nationwide
Goop Beauty, the wellness-rooted brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, is entering a new phase as it rolls out across 800 Ulta Beauty stores…
Lifestyle
MAK Center’s Annual Benefit Returns to Historic Schindler House on Sept. 27
The MAK Center for Art and Architecture will hold its annual benefit event, Take a Seat, on Sept. 27 at the landmark Schindler House in…
Business
E.l.f. Beauty Sees Higher Conversions With This AI Shade Finder
IlluminateAI, a Santa Cruz, Calif.-based start-up, looks to redefine how beauty brands approach product recommendations in the digital…
Lifestyle
Ariana Greenblatt Curates ’90s and Y2K-inspired Summer Collection With Revolve
With summer in full swing, Revolve has tapped actress Ariana Greenblatt to curate a collection of looks. It’s full of ’90s and Y2K…
Celebrity
EXCLUSIVE: Selena Gomez Opens Up About Launching Rare Beauty’s First Fragrance, and What It Means to Her
With the debut of its first fragrance, Rare Beauty enters a new chapter. For founder Selena Gomez, it’s personal. “Some of my best…
Lifestyle
Meet the L.A. Healer Loved by Celebs, Now She’s Bottled Her Signature Glow
Dr. Ellie Byun isn’t your average acupuncturist. She’s built a word-of-mouth practice in Los Angeles that’s attracted names like Lady Gaga…
Lifestyle
How This Live Shopping Platform Is Quietly Scaling Beauty
In 2020, Christos Garkinos turned to Instagram Live in the early days of the pandemic. What began as a way to connect with fashion lovers…
Lifestyle
Polite Society Achieves in Two Years What Took Too Faced a Decade
Since launching about two years ago in August, Polite Society has carved out a presence in retail, driven by a fast-growing partnership…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Swarovski’s ‘Masters of Light’ Exhibition Coming to Hollywood in October
Swarovski is bringing its international exhibition “Masters of Light” to Los Angeles this fall. The Austrian crystal house has been…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Nara Smith Fronts Vegamour Hair Supplement Campaign
Model and content creator Nara Smith is fronting Vegamour’s latest campaign as the face of its new hair supplement launch. The…
Fashion
Richard Tyler Is Selling L.A. Villa and Mulls Fashion Comeback
After 27 years of living in South Pasadena, Calif., Richard Tyler and his wife Lisa Trafficante are selling their Italian Renaissance home…
Business
Los Angeles Publicist Files Legal Complaint Against Multiple Parties
Amanda Archer, a public relations executive, has filed a legal complaint against Perfect Moment Ltd., one of its investors, and several…
Culture
Sink or Swim
He was surprised by what he found in California: “I guess in your imagination you see four or five people wandering around, where in…
Fashion
It’s Bigger Than Resale: How a Los Angeles Sneaker Store Is Building Its Business — and Community
Ever since the 2010s boom of the secondary sneaker and streetwear markets, the word “reseller” has had negative connotations. People…
Lifestyle
Hilary Pecis Sees Beauty in the Banal
LONDON — Hilary Pecis relies a lot on her third eye for inspiration, but instead of seeing auras, chakras or future scenarios, she spots…
News
National Guard Arrives in Los Angeles Following Protests Over Immigration Raids
National Guard troops deployed by President Donald Trump arrived in Los Angeles Sunday morning after two days of street clashes between…
Business
Leighton Meester, Rashida Jones and More Attend Urban Jürgensen’s L.A. Bash
At long last, heritage watchmaker Urban Jürgensen took the time to raise a glass. After years of quietly crafting a new chapter, kicked…
Lifestyle
Tania Sarin Welcomes Friends to Celebrate Anastasio Home Collaboration
“Would you like sugar?” asked Tania Sarin. A content creator — known for her fashion and interior design — Sarin opened her home in Los…
Business
L.A.’s Independent Jewelers on Economic Shifts and Consumer Demand
With global economic uncertainty reshaping luxury markets, the fine jewelry industry is undergoing its own transformation. Independent…
Beauty
Voluspa Launches Luxe Perfume Collection: 7 Scents to Express Yourself
Voluspa is introducing perfume. It’s a relaunch for the California-based company — known for its candles, diffusers and home scents. After…