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May 19, 2013
New 'Arrested Development': All re-dressed up and ready to go
"Arrested Development" costume designer Katie Sparks, whose efforts on the first two seasons of the Fox sitcom earned her a 2006 nomination from the Costume Designers Guild of America, was tapped by series creator Mitchell Hurwitz to work on the new streaming-to-Netflix season that will be released May 26. She recently spoke about her work on the original series and the challenges posed by revisiting — and re-dressing — the quirky Bluth family after a seven-year hiatus. And, for the first time, she explained how she found a perfect pair of denim cutoffs for the "never nude" Tobias Fünke.
May 19, 2013
Rash guards that do double duty as streetwear
Action sports and high fashion may not seem like the most likely of companions, but in the past decade designers have done more than dip a toe into surf culture; they have embraced the easygoing, sun-drenched lifestyle common to Southern California and found plenty of inspiration.
May 18, 2013
Custom swimwear that suits your fancy
Palmela Green sits amid hundreds of fabric rolls in her West L.A. swimsuit shop, surrounded by pink and red sequins, animal prints, knits and faux furs. A photo of one of her recent projects, a swimsuit in a Lexus ad, is proudly displayed on a wall.
May 18, 2013
The once-humble slip-on sneaker steps up in style – and price
Thanks to the fashion world's enthusiastic embrace of surf/skate culture over the decades, the Vans-style slip-on sneaker — a simple, unadorned, lace-free upper attached to a rubber sole — has become an instantly recognizable Southern California silhouette and an uncluttered canvas for self-expression, not only for Vans, but also for countless other brands.
May 12, 2013
Giorgio Armani's niece Roberta has star power of her own
There are few designers working today who have had as big an influence on fashion as Giorgio Armani.
May 12, 2013
A hair-loss solution that goes beyond wigs and toupees
It almost goes without saying that hair is huge business in Hollywood. Healthy, beautifully coiffed and colored locks are a key calling card for those in the spotlight. Exhibit A: Jennifer Aniston's headline-generating honey-blond shag, hyped year after year by fashion magazines as the "best hair in Hollywood."
May 12, 2013
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May 12, 2013
The secret to lingerie is in how it makes you feel
If you're in the market for lingerie, you're in good company.
May 12, 2013
A skin-care line that is not just another pretty toxic face
Gregg Renfrew wants to change the way people live, starting with their cosmetics.
6:39 PM CDT, April 19, 2013
1920s fashion roars back in 'The Great Gatsby'
Baz Luhrmann's big-screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel "The Great Gatsby" isn't set to hit theaters until May 10, but long before the first flapper has flapped, it's become one of the most name-checked, on-trend, fashion-influencing films in recent memory.
April 20, 2013
This 'Gatsby' pair-up may be a true fit
Of all the "Gatsby" partnerships, Brooks Bros.' 53-piece menswear collection may be the most high-profile — and most authentic.
April 21, 2013
Gatsby-related garb and gear
A slew of Gatsby-related garb and gear is roaring into stores and onto websites. Besides the Brooks Bros. collection (see accompanying story), here are just a few other stylish options for the Daisy crazy — or anyone else feeling gung-ho for the new film:
April 21, 2013
The debate over Gwyneth Paltrow's leggy look
In last week's Fashion Diary column, I wrote about the wardrobe choices of Gwyneth Paltrow during her recent publicity tour through L.A., when she appeared at events promoting her new cookbook and personal trainer Tracy Anderson's new fitness studio. Paltrow wore an array of super-short skirts, dresses and even a pair of hot pants that showed off her Anderson-sculpted legs and her devotion to the healthful eating described in the book.
April 21, 2013
Jerome Dreyfuss handbags that are hot in Hollywood
The everyday handbags of choice for Hollywood this spring, as seen on the arms of Sarah Jessica Parker, Naomi Watts, Emma Roberts and Kate Bosworth, aren't by Louis Vuitton, Hermes or Dior. They're by Paris-based Jerome Dreyfuss, who shares his laid-back, bohemian design sensibility and his home with another hot-in-Hollywood designer, Isabel Marant.
March 31, 2013
Marie and Kelly Gray's new collection Grayse
Mother-daughter designing duo Marie and Kelly Gray are back in business together with a new label called Grayse, eight years after stepping down from their day-to-day duties at St. John when a private equity firm bought the company and cleaned house in a rebranding effort that famously also involved hiring Angelina Jolie as spokesmodel and alienating hordes of loyal customers.
6:43 PM CDT, March 27, 2013
Jonathan Adler talks about his new fashion project
Potter and home furnishings designer Jonathan Adler is bringing his signature brand of “happy chic” to the world of fashion, with a new line of men’s and women’s accessories landing now in his boutiques, including the ones in L.A. and Orange County. Colorful scarves, ties, hats, bags and belts, priced from $38 to $398, incorporate whimsical design motifs such as birds and Greek keys taken from his home accessories line and have the pimped-out preppy vibe of his interiors at the Parker Palm Springs Hotel and elsewhere.
March 31, 2013
Elisabeth Weinstock's flair for the exotic
Luxury designer and native Angeleno Elisabeth Weinstock knows the art of blending elegance with edge — a skill she attributes to having grown up a punk rock kid in Beverly Hills (the spiked Christian Louboutin sneakers she is wearing one recent day further validates this point).
March 31, 2013
A gathering of body and soul at Cheyann Benedict's new boutique
T-shirts were once novelty items: Disneyland giveaways for deeply uncool vacationers, concert keepsakes for the young and disheveled, kitschy thrift-store finds for young women with hair in Princess Leia buns. But in the last decade the garments have transcended that reputation, becoming refined wardrobe staples for everyone, everywhere.
March 23, 2013
Andy Spade is old-school cool
The early years of Andy Spade's influence on the fashion world are well-documented: In 1993, he helped launch the Kate Spade handbag line with his future wife (the eponymous Kate). That was followed in 1996 by the Jack Spade line of utilitarian men's bags. A decade later, fashion's first couple decided to sell their stakes in a business that generated a reported $84 million in net sales in fiscal year 2006, remained as consultants for a year and then exited the company altogether in 2007. (Both brands, now owned by Fifth & Pacific Cos., continue to thrive.)
March 24, 2013
New men's footwear trends
Men have discovered what the ladies have known all along. Now, more than ever, it's all about your shoes.
March 24, 2013
The pocket square pops out among well-dressed crowd again
The pocket square, that flourish of breast-pocket plumage that once belonged to the old school, has become a sartorial signature for a whole new generation of men, from the Hollywood celebrities and folk rock musicians who walk red carpets and grace magazine covers, to NFL players and the average guy on the street.
March 24, 2013
LA Fashion Week highlights
Los Angeles' 10-day fashion "week" during which designers show their wares to wholesale buyers and retailers is now in the rearview mirror, and there were plenty of local labels — some familiar from past seasons and some newcomers — worth highlighting. Among them:
March 24, 2013
Hot pink makeup is in for spring
Pink may conjure visions of Barbie dolls and Bazooka bubblegum, but spring's new hues are all grown up — decidedly more chic than sweet.
March 24, 2013
A look at the new L.A. clothing line Harlyn
Just when Lena Dunham and a handful of tech geniuses seemed to corner the market on wunderkind status, along comes Maria Stanley. At just 25, the Minnesotan is hoping to take L.A. by storm as head designer of new contemporary clothing line Harlyn.
9:00 AM CDT, March 17, 2013
Style profile: "Fashion Star" host Louise Roe
It's no surprise that Louise Roe, the 31-year-old model, fashion journalist and new host of NBC's "Fashion Star," has transformed an entire room of her West Hollywood home into her own personal closet space. It's a small room, decorated with pictures of her family, where she plays dress-up amid racks of shoes, dresses, handbags and an impressive collection of costume jewelry.
March 10, 2013
Paris runways: Shaking things up
PARIS — We saw a giant spinning globe at Chanel, heard live music by Antony and the Johnsons at Givenchy and snapped front-row pics everywhere of celebrities, including Jessica Chastain, Naomi Watts, Frank Ocean, Zoe Saldana, January Jones, Kourtney Kardashian, Kanye West and Cher.
March 10, 2013
Z Zegna looks to L.A.
Z Zegna, the decade-old younger and more fashion-forward label from 113-year-old Italian luxury brand Ermenegildo Zegna, has chosen Los Angeles as the home of its first standalone store in North America, 1,600 square feet of brushed aluminum, lacquered wood and polished gray stone in the Beverly Center that opened its doors March 2.
February 24, 2013
How Oscars' fashion show changed through the decades
The Academy Awards are the biggest fashion runway on the planet. When Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and other stars step out onto the red carpet Sunday, they will be primed to talk as much about what and who they are wearing as about the films that got them there.
February 24, 2013
Stylists make the red carpet sizzle at Oscars
It's a pretty good bet that when stars arrive on the Oscar red carpet Sunday they'll be wearing clothes, jewelry and accessories selected with the help of a fashion stylist. And fans are more aware than ever that their idols don't create their looks alone.
February 24, 2013
Tommy Hilfiger opens flagship store on Robertson
Tommy Hilfiger has opened a 6,600-square-foot flagship store at the southwest corner of North Robertson and Beverly boulevards in West Hollywood, marking Hilfiger's return to freestanding retail in the L.A. area after a 12-year hiatus.
February 17, 2013
New York Fashion Week fall 2013 womenswear highlights
We saw a record-setting snowstorm, a disgraced designer given a second chance and Santa Cruz cited as a fashion inspiration. New York Fashion Week, which wrapped up Thursday night, was as crazy as ever.
February 17, 2013
New York Fashion Week fall 2013 menswear highlights
If there was one conclusion to take away from the menswear collections shown here during the fashion week that ended Thursday, it's that guys have a lot to get excited about when it comes to taking their fall-winter wardrobes up a couple of notches. Below are five of the things that will have men looking forward to fall.
February 17, 2013
Topshop opens at the Grove in L.A.
Topshop, the global fashion juggernaut with more than 400 stores operating in 38 countries, has arrived on the West Coast at long last, opening a new store at the Grove in Los Angeles last Thursday.
February 10, 2013
David Bowie: His glam still rocks
As the high-profile worlds of fashion and music collide at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, one need only consider David Bowie to see why the two will be forever intertwined.
February 10, 2013
Valentine's Day gift guide: Totally her
Beyond the sappy cards and seemingly endless rows of heart-shaped chocolate boxes, there are, indeed, some stylish ways to celebrate the woman in your life this Valentine's Day. Win points in the romance department by moving beyond grocery store floral bouquets to heartfelt gifts that match her personality.
February 10, 2013
New York Fashion Week fall 2013 highlights: Casual steps up
NEW YORK — What's most notable about the lineup for the fall-winter 2013 season at New York Fashion Week, which began Wednesday and includes 300-plus runway shows and presentations over eight days, is how many accessible, everyday-wear brands like Elie Tahari and J. Crew are showing alongside high-end stalwarts Michael Kors, Vera Wang and Ralph Lauren.
February 10, 2013
Valentine's Day gift guide: For men
Here's a news flash, folks: No matter what your guy says, when Valentine's Day arrives, he so does not want that heart-festooned necktie, cupid-covered hot water bottle or I.O.U. snuggle coupon. After briefly recalling the grisly fate met by the holiday's namesake 3rd century martyr, he will, however, smile broadly if gifted in such a manner. His lips will form the words: "You shouldn't have," but said gifts will disappear, never to be seen again.
February 10, 2013
Clothes that tell stories
The year 2012 was full of films that captured the essence of memorable time periods through costume. Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" was brought to life by designer Joanna Johnston's stovepipe hats and wool shawls, for instance. And what would the film "Anna Karenina" be without costume designer Jacqueline Durran's lavish bustle-back gowns?
February 10, 2013
Perfumes: A guide to rose scents
'Rose' perfume can smell green, spicy, powdery, sparkly, fruity or more.
January 27, 2013
The red carpet is a runway for unknown designers
When actresses step onto the Screen Actors Guild red carpet this Sunday, the world will be poring over every flounce, every sequin, every slit, strap, pump and peplum. "Who are you wearing?" has become the ubiquitous question on interviewers' lips.
January 27, 2013
Snake charmers for your wardrobe
For those who follow the Chinese zodiac, the year of the snake begins Feb. 10. People born under this sign are thought to be more likely to be seductive, gregarious, charming, smart, good with money and, at times, a little jealous. The reptiles themselves are beautiful, sometimes dangerous, creatures that have inspired countless designers over the years. Here are some ways to incorporate the symbol of the year into your wardrobe, with no harm done to any living creature.
January 27, 2013
Photographer captures the art of hairstyling
Two years ago British photographer Rankin opened a pop-up gallery on Melrose Avenue to showcase his vast body of work. Eleven shows later, he is celebrating his final exhibit of 37 photos. His focus? The art of hairstyling.
3:57 PM CST, January 28, 2013
Keep the chills away with these beauty products
Chapped lips, flyaway hair, dry skin, cracked elbows — Southern California winters may be mild, but they still cause beauty problems.
January 19, 2013
The first lady's signature fashion elements
Since Michelle Obama and her kitten heels first stepped onto the national stage five years ago, the keys to her personal dress code have remained remarkably consistent. Pearls, cardigans and brooches are all components of the first lady's look. Conservative relics of an old world Washington wardrobe? Not the way Obama interprets them, always adding her own twist. Here are a few of her most influential style signatures.
January 20, 2013
Michelle Obama: First lady of style
In the past four years, no woman has been a more powerful fashion force than Michelle Obama.
January 19, 2013
Essentials: The classic army jacket
Once a go-to piece for military brats, the classic army jacket has become a stylish wardrobe staple for wear far beyond the base. The faded green outerwear was reworked on the runways at Dries Van Noten and Junya Watanabe back in fall of 2010 and the fresh new looks have gained in popularity for mainstream consumption. The utilitarian style, sometimes awash in camouflage, has gone glam with playful studs, feminine shapes and mixed materials.
3:24 PM CST, January 18, 2013
Designer collaborations: Real team players
It has been more than a decade since Target launched its first designer collaboration, sparking a seemingly endless number of imitators. The pairings lure customers with the promise of designer looks at mass market prices, while the designers and retailers leverage the power of two brand names into often lucrative business endeavors.
January 20, 2013
Just around the corner in Venice
A new crop of brick and mortar shops has quietly opened in Venice, along the unlikely stretch of Lincoln Boulevard between Palms and Venice boulevards that most commuters speed by en route to Marina del Rey or LAX. An alternative to the increasingly commercial Abbot Kinney Boulevard retail strip, these artfully curated boutiques are almost designed to be missed — doubling as hipster destinations for those in the know. All of these boutiques place an emphasis on local designers or California sources — a welcome return to the authenticity and eclecticism that hit at the core of Venice's original design vibe.
January 20, 2013
Letters: The Kardashian Konnection
I have no doubt that Jennifer Meyer ["Her Star Is Rising, Jan. 13] and Rob Kardashian ["Socks With Real Konnectedness," Jan. 13] are the star designers you proclaim them to be. But these people can generate publicity and sales through their significant connections. Why must you do it for them?
January 13, 2013
From Rob Kardashian, socks with real Konnectedness
Rob Kardashian has taken his first toe-dip into the fashion arena, following in the footsteps of celebrity siblings Kim, Khloé and Kourtney, who've used their reality TV fame — and family name — as a launch pad into myriad endorsement deals, clothing collections and fragrance formulations.
January 13, 2013
Essentials: Emerald must-have pieces
There's a reason the Wizard of Oz lived in the grand Emerald City. The deep shade of green is synonymous with elegance and luxury. After color authority Pantone named emerald the official color of 2013, the green tone began popping up on runways and in stores everywhere. We'll also be looking to spot pops of emerald jewelry on the red carpet when Sunday's Golden Globes kick off the movie awards season. Here are some ways you can make the color shine in your wardrobe.
January 13, 2013
Beckley joins the cool kids
If there were a social hierarchy for independent boutiques in the proverbial school lunchroom that is L.A., the cool kids would likely sit on West 3rd Street — and not just for close proximity to the Chinese chicken salad at Joan's on Third.
January 13, 2013
Jennifer Meyer is going places
Jennifer Meyer wears her jewelry in the shower. And she's built a business on that idea.
January 13, 2013
Individual approach
Tracy Wells' quest to create perfectly colored foundation for the masses arose from personal frustration: Born to a blond, Irish-English-German mother and a Japanese father, "My skin tone has both yellow and pink undertones, so I could never find foundation to quite match my skin," she says.
January 13, 2013
A transformative moment for foundation
Badly matched foundation can look downright scary: too gray, too goopy, too mask-like. This is an area where one size does not fit all. And now the diversifying face of America, the rise of high-definition image technology and a photo-happy population has translated to consumer demand for foundation that's natural looking, full of skin-healthy ingredients and color-customized for the fairest through the deepest complexions.
December 23, 2012
Fashion books: Their styles stack up
Books that examine the world of fashion can make for good reads. Here are some of the latest.—By Booth Moore and Adam Tschorn
December 22, 2012
Holiday beauty gift sets: Are you all set?
Beauty sets can solve eleventh-hour holiday shopping conundrums, while bestowing on the receiver a gift of pure indulgence. Here are some of the latest for her or for him, with prices that range from tolerable to a luxurious splurge.
December 23, 2012
Beauty metals: The 24-karat spin
The holidays are the season of sparkle. And that goes for beauty treatments as well as for Christmas trees. Spas and beauty companies are capitalizing on the allure of jewels and precious metals, hoping to harness radiance and a feeling of indulgence by adding gold, gemstones or diamonds to their products.
December 23, 2012
Toms Shoes: A Venice shoe-in
Toms Shoes has opened its first retail store and community space, in Venice, barely an alpargata's toss from the apartment living room where Blake Mycoskie started building his buy-one-give-one, commerce-meets-cause shoe empire six years ago.
December 9, 2012
The cutting edge, Eden Sassoon's way
At a loss for time but still want to look your best for that holiday party? Make an appointment at Eden Sassoon's new finishing studio in West Hollywood and get three key services — a blow-dry and style, a manicure and eyebrow shaping — for $65 in just 65 minutes. Also on the menu at Eden by Eden Sassoon: makeup and lash application, pedicures, updos, a dry-hair trim and reparative hair treatments. The highest-priced items are a makeup application or a blow dry and style, each $55 and accompanied by an instructional lesson and take-home video.
December 9, 2012
Special occasion calls for a twist with Kathy Hilton
As the doting wife of hotel and real estate scion Rick Hilton, the mother hen to tabloid darlings Paris and Nicky Hilton, and the aggrieved childhood friend of Michael Jackson, Kathy Hilton has always been one step to the left of the spotlight.
December 9, 2012
For a bold night look, focus on lips and eyelashes
Deck the halls, plum the pudding, make merry under the mistletoe: The holidays are party season and now's your time to shine. And whether you're headed to the festivities directly from the office or just need to get ready fast, the quickest way to add glamour to your look is by paying attention to lips and eyes.
December 9, 2012
The growing but quiet acceptance of regifting
By some accounts, most Americans have done it. They've repacked, rewrapped and resent unwanted presents to a new recipient.
December 9, 2012
Tips for regifting
Dana Holmes, editor in chief of the website Gifts.com, offers these tips for gracious regifting:
December 9, 2012
How to get fuller, longer lashes
When it comes to lashes, the bigger the better. Women are on a constant quest for fuller, longer lashes, and sometimes, a fancy mascara wand simply won't cut it. When you really want your eyes to pop, faux lashes are the only way to go. A new wave of affordable, natural looking falsies is the new norm at makeup studios around Los Angeles. Here are some options for getting a lush lash for holiday parties:
December 9, 2012
The tuxedo takes a bow
For holiday parties, today's sophisticated man can take a cue from runways and red carpets by choosing tuxedos for formal occasions or components thereof for more casual events.
December 30, 2012
'Heaven' on Earth
The Art of Elysium's "Heaven," the charity's sixth annual gala, is January's hot ticket on the Los Angeles social scene.
November 25, 2012
Retail Boom: LA's shopping scene is picking up again
As the postprandial fatigue of the Thanksgiving meal gives way to the adrenaline rush of the holiday shopping season, those hitting the streets are likely to notice a whole new crop of bricks-and-mortar stores that weren't there during the last candy-cane-colored, ornament-festooned romp through retail's winter wonderland.
December 1, 2012
Clocking in again: A Japanese take on American blue-collar
The sign at the northeast corner of 1st and San Pedro streets in downtown Los Angeles is deceiving. The pink and blue neon advertises a real estate agency, but swing open the glass door and you'll encounter a tribute to a bygone era.
November 25, 2012
Rag & Bone makes its mark on Los Angeles
It's not just any fashion brand that can get A-listers Cameron Diaz and Reese Witherspoon to come out for a store opening on a Friday night in L.A. on a stretch of Melrose that until now has been a retail wasteland.
November 18, 2012
Crazy about cashmere: Beyond the scarf
When it comes to knits, cashmere is king, the ultra luxe fabric a symbol of opulence and unrivaled comfort. This season, simple V-neck sweaters and checkered scarves are taking a back seat to a new wave of cashmere offerings. The traditional fabric is getting a makeover in bright colors, funky patterns and covetable shapes to wear all winter long.
November 25, 2012
Retail Boom: A slew of store openings in time for the holidays
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November 18, 2012
Put your best face forward using digital technology
Call it the democratization of the right to look fabulous. It used to be that only models and celebrities had the wherewithal, through the wizardry of professional airbrushing or digital alteration, to look younger, thinner, fitter and more beautiful in their photos than in real life.
2:22 PM CST, November 16, 2012
Ilaria Venturini Fendi turns trash into treasured handbags
As the daughter of one of the five Fendi sisters of the famed Italian brand, Ilaria Venturini Fendi found herself designing in the family firm but not feeling fulfilled. After leaving haute fashion for a life on an organic, sustainable farm near Rome, she felt the pull back to fashion design after a couple of years — but with an unconventional twist. She still has the farm, and in fashion she now specializes in upcycling — the repurposing of old or discarded objects into new, higher-valued items.
November 18, 2012
Off the trash heap
Upcycled fashion is no longer just for hard-core environmentalists. The idea of wearing items made from cast-off skateboards, inner tubes, plastic trash bags, car seat belts — even wartime bombs and bullets — is no longer considered bizarre but beautiful, as consumers pick up today's conservationist zeitgeist.
November 18, 2012
Fitting allies: Timeline on fashion industry's support for gay rights
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita's Tie the Knot bow ties are not the first product to emerge from the intersection of fashion and the marriage movement. Here's a brief timeline of other recent occasions when the fashion industry showed its support for gay rights:
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