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Merry Prankster
Joking around with George Clooney—no, seriously—as his A-list friends tell tales on his wicked sense of humor
Left in the Past
Inside Roy M. Brewer’s unique window into Ronald Reagan’s early days in Hollywood
Feat of Clay
Ceramist Antoinette Faragallah crafts phantasmagoric creations etching their way into high design
Twist of Fate
Reality reimagined as art, as American Idol stunner Katharine McPhee comes to TV with a Smash
In the Abstract
The genius of Ellsworth Kelly on display in Los Angeles not once but twice
Noble Acts
She bewitches and beguiles in PBS’ Downton Abbey, but just who is Michelle Dockery, the girl behind the impervious Lady Mary?
PANTRY: Maize
John Rivera Sedlar’s fresh-corn tortillas are a sublime use of the quotidian grain—now he shows how you can make them at home.
Back to Shul
The reimagining of Beverly Hills’ Temple Emanuel is the perfect intersection of hallowed and forward thinking.
I Spy
George Clooney on how he turned paparazzi tactics on their ear and forged a mission of mercy to prevent African atrocities.
Holiday Gift Guide
No gimmicks here, just our straight-up annual guide to the best in holiday presents for you and yours.
IMAGE: UNCOMMON SCENTS Spritz List
A gift guide to the other scents of the season, picked by a writer who knows them best.
IMAGE: XY FACTOR Jock Rocks
Geologically inspired jewelry from Kimberly McDonald takes a leap across gender lines.
IMAGE: APPEARANCES Brand Identity
Christopher Bailey’s master plan for taking Burberry where it’s not gone before.
Potter’s Field
Multimedia artist Geoff McFetridge’s collaboration with Heath Ceramics marks an intriguing shift for both.
Bolt Action
With big roles in The Three Musketeers, Immortals and The Hobbit, the time is now for Luke Evans.
IMAGE: APPEARANCES Natural Fit
Donna Karan builds an Urban Zen oasis in L.A., with groundbreaking fashions and accessories sourced from around the globe.
IMAGE Screen Gems
The legendary house of Verdura re-creates Hollywood’s golden age with a line of jewelry that tips its hat to the beauties of yore.
Gimlet Eye
New York crime photographer Weegee looked forward to coming west to ply his trade in Hollywood—until he got here.
Unraveling Anne
A daughter’s search for the story behind her mother’s tragic path leads to a uniquely heartfelt understanding.
Northern Exposure Retail
by JOANNE BLAIN Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks 604-688-6755 / bookstocooks.com A comprehensive collection of cookbooks,...
Northern Exposure Art + Architecture
by MAYER RUS Contemporary Art Gallery 604-681-2700 / contemporaryartgallery.ca A show of 1960s work by...
Northern Exposure Cocktails
by JOANNE SASVARI Calabash Bistro Cocktail: Calabash Dark and Stormy 604-568-5882 / calabashbistro.com A slice...
Northern Exposure Restaurants
by MIA STAINSBY L’Abattoir 604-568-1701 / labattoir.ca Chef Lee Cooper is clearly a disciple of...
Northern Exposure Hotels
by JOANNE BLAIN Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel 877-900-5350 / fairmont.com/pacificrim Opened just in time for...
Balsamic
One chef proves aged Italian vinegar wields the power to uniquely juxtapose flavors.
Love Shack
Just a little old place in Los Feliz for a designing couple to transform into a home.
Best Suited
Amber Heard is in the driver’s seat onscreen and off, defying expectations at every turn.
Goddess of Chocolate
Valerie Gordon is L.A.’s high priestess of confections—step inside her world.
Meet the Archers
A trio of Los Angeles designers that defies categorization and eschews trends duly rises from under the radar.
Scene Stealers
Four female faces of film most likely to succeed: Jessica Chastain, Deborah Ann Woll, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Imogen Poots.
IMAGE: Appearances Bohemian Wrapsody
Giorgio di Sant’ Angelo spent decades turning fashion into fine art; now he gets feted.
Material Witness
Azadeh Shladovsky came to furniture design through a quite unexpected route.
A Cut Above
Hairstylist Chris McMillan partners with designer Trip Haenisch to create his eclectic WeHo redoubt.
A Foot in Two Worlds
For Olivia Wilde, Hollywood glam is a productive means to a philanthropic end.
Ready to Pop
Six indie bands that are beyond breakout but not quite household names—complete with audio of each.
High and Mighty
The new bridge over the river Colorado wasn’t designed as a work of art, but necessity became the mother to grandeur.
Starship Enterprise
Windowless, wrapped in a skin of panels and holding the collection of world’s richest man Carlos Slim Helú, Soumaya Museum brings a new kind of attraction to Mexico City.
Broken Promise
Gold fever grips the mountains of Peru...but some pay the ultimate price for a dream that may never come to fruition.
Evan Rachel Wood Nobody’s Baby
The actress defies Hollywood expectations as a young ingenue through seasoned poise and an almost uncanny range.
The Kings Play the Youth Card
Marquee players cut no ice with GM Dean Lombardi, who says he has just the players he needs for a rally with Sir Stanley.
The Next Factor
Move over, Ryan and Jake—make way for Hollywood’s leading men to-be. The It factor is pulsating in these guys.
Some Like It Op
Everything old is new again in spring fashion, as striking graphic patterns emerge anew in a deluge of prints.
Rule Britannia!
Never underestimate the allure of the English costume drama—a lesson mainstream Hollywood has learned time and again.
MILA KUNIS Range Finder
With a scope that extends from dark fantasy to tender rom-com, a ravishing ingenue blossoms before our eyes into a leading lady.
RICHARD HAWKINS The Beautiful and the Damned
Turning out works that meditate on desire and celebrity allows this artist to embrace his twisted, tortured side.
