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Past Perfect Christina Hendricks
Fired-copper hair, vanilla-malt skin, five feet eight inches of packed va-va-voom—Mad Men’s alpha babe talks Hollywood, Tom Waits worship and becoming a living doll.
Culture(d)—July 2010
A sneak peek at LACMA’s inspired and surprisingly hard won collection of European fashions from the past two centuries.
VW in the Driver’s Seat
Volkswagen design maestro Walter de’Silva bucks the car-industry cult to design vehicles that suit the unique tastes of regional markets.
Hollywood Backlot Dinner for Schmucks
Takes a catbird seat at the table of the sure-to-be hilarious Dinner for Schmucks.
The Real Deal
Tom Selleck is one of Hollywood's best westerners. Now, with an induction into the Cowboy Hall of Fame, turns out he doesn't just talk the talk.
Jerkin’ Jeneration
Perhaps owing to its eyebrow-raising moniker, this blend of hip-hop-infused dance, music and style is all about youth, sound and a truly distinctive look.
Right Here Right Now
Who will be the next great indie band in L.A.? Our pundits weigh in with their picks.
Seoul Mate
Pierre Koenig’s modern-architecture masterpiece Case Study House No. 21 exhibits global balance with an owner who showcases Eastern art through a series of visiting installations.
All That Glitters
Robert Stone sets his sights on the stories buildings tell, the personal and cultural iconography they manifest—and even the feelings they evoke.
Fountain Head
Water Entertainment Technologies is arguably the most advanced design firm of its kind. Even if you don’t know the name, you’ve likely seen its handiwork.
Kobe Bryant White Hot
Kobe Bryant strikes an elegant pose as he fields questions on his basketball mortality and getting used to flying in helicopters.
Perchance to Dream
Sleeping Beauty’s glass coffin and Jesus’ empty tomb made indelible marks on wee Rick Owens’ psyche and thereafter, his distinctive furniture designs.
Hollywood Backlot How I Met Your Mother
Hollywood Backlot steps on to the set of CBS’ hit show How I Met Your Mother, now in its fifth hilarious season.
The Slow Fade from B&W into Color
There's more diversity in noir than you might think—Denise Hamilton proves it.
Heavenly Hawaii
On Kauai, lie back, sip a mai tai and gaze at the moon over Hanalei Bay—and there's no better place to do it than the St. Regis Princeville.
Transverse Transcendence
The pinot noirs of the Santa Rita Hills have come a long way since the planting of the very first vine.
Dangerous Curves
Carla Gugino tears into her roles as if with talons, showing a capacity for risk taking in neo-noir tales that ride the edge of darkness.
Hollywood Backlot Justified
With this issue, LA becomes the print home of David Strick’s behind-the-scenes look at hot TV and movie productions.
Las Perlas: Mezcal’s L.A. Home
There's a new kid in town on the L.A. cocktail scene, and this one means business with an array of only artisanal mezcals.
Memories Taste Like This
Chasen’s dishes were part of the fabric of Los Angeles—now they're living on in the work of one of its veterans.
Surf’s Up
Photographer Dewey Nicks’ seaside Santa Barbara home is a handsome, modern mix for a handsome, modern family.
Spring Fashion 2010
Spring fashion erupts in a riot of texture, pattern and color inspired by sun and sand.
Millennium Man
There’s no arguing Alexander Skarsgård is a born star, but when someone this ego-free comes along, we almost don’t know what to do with him.
Heaven on Wheels
The Hollywood A-list routinely seeks out Jane Hallworth's one-of-a-kind trailer when they're looking for luxury on the set.
Drink in Paradise
The tiki cocktail is back with a vengeance...and now a tip of the hat to the man who brought it to Los Angeles.
Blunt Force
Dedicated follower of fashion, crime-scene cleaner, Queen of England—to say Emily Blunt has range is an understatement.
Visionary
Meet five people whose forward-thinking formulations can forge a path for Los Angeles into the future.
WEB EXCLUSIVE:Strong Magic
If you are Craig Strong, executive chef at Studio at Montage Laguna Beach, seeking perfect ingredients is part of the journey, literally.
Wrapper’s Delight
The tamal is a worldly creation, with a common anatomy—a cornhusk or banana leaf wrapped around a sweet or savory filling. But in L.A. at Christmastime, they take center stage on holiday tables. How'd they get so popular?
Beyond Modern
Whimsy is not typically associated with serious contemporary architecture and art. But for Pae White and Tom Marble, the quality of playfulness is essential.
Robert Downey Jr.The Game’s Afoot
Robert Downey, Jr., and Guy Ritchie, star and director of Sherlock Holmes, respectively, riff on beatdowns, baggage—and staying true to a literary icon.
Michael JacksonOff the Wall
Our exclusive first look at The Official Michael Jackson Opus—a leather-bound 400-page tribute sanctioned by the star.
Who’s on First
It’s a “pick me” moment for youngsters trying out for a part in How the...
Mezcal Free Spirit
Ron Cooper's journey from artist to mezcal producer started with a single question: “Do you think the Pan-American Highway really exists?” From there, he was driven to show the world the joys of the most complex, versatile and rarefied distillate on earth.
(Fish) (Delicious)
There is no town more sushi crazed than Los Angeles. But just what is it about raw fish that sends us into such a frenzy? Turns out true sushi mastery can be discovered through the most unexpected sources—like my acupuncturist.
Every Day Is a Winding Road Sheryl Crow
The Grammy winner has learned to take life’s turns as they come—and finds well-being is the destination. Hear her story in her own words
L.A. Cocktails Liquid Heaven
Half of the country's top bartenders are in L.A., making it the most exciting cocktail scene in the country. Meet the mixologists and their drinks.
L.A. Fashion Rough Cut
Strong, silent and iconoclastic is the ticket for this season of men's fashion.
L.A. Fashion Shape Shifters
Inspired by the silhouettes of the past, this season's best looks come to life with sex appeal and architectural bravado.
Honey’s Big Night
Beekeeper Amy Seidenwurm turns her hankering for honey into a stint as guest chef for Friends Cook at Canelé, and results were so, so sweet.
Close to Home
Longtime friends Sally Horchow and Lulu Powers find the best bashes can be had right in one's own backyard, with local food including Oxnard strawberries, produce from the Hollywood Farmers' Market, Harrison Clarke Rosé from Santa Ynez and Redwood Hill Farm cheeses.
Perfume for the Palate
Histoires de Parfums masters Gérald Ghislain and Magali Sénéquier inspire the ultimate scent-driven dinner party, proving "without the aroma, there is no flavor."
Clare Graham Wonderama
Mayer Rus visits artist Clare Graham’s Highland Park studio MorYork (originally a 1933 Safeway supermarket) and examines his inspired art, an extreme exercise in repurposing.
Richard ShapiroGrand Tour
Richard Shapiro’s Holmby Hills manse delivers an object lesson in the masterful pairing of art and design.
Right Here, Right Now
The perfect storm of global influences, post-Obama acceptance and all-age music clubs is leading Los Angeles into a true indie renaissance, with bands like the Knux, Dengue Fever, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros and Very Be Careful.
Canyon Jam
At his rented house across the street from Rick Rubin, Jonathan Wilson has again made Laurel Canyon into rock 'n' roll haven, with loose jams that include everyone from Elvis Costello and Jenny Lewis to Van Morrison and Wilco.
Break the Wedding-Cake Mold
An array of wedding cakes—Hummingbird, Green Tea, Old-Fashion, Croque en Bouche, Coffee Crunch, Imagawa-yaki—from some of L.A.'s best bakeries, such as Patticakes in Altadena and Jin Patisserie in Venice.
