“Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams” premieres in NYC

A new documentary exploring the life and career of fashion designer Thom Browne premiered at the at IFC Center in Manhattan on Nov. 15.

Written and directed by Reiner Holzemer, “Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams” is a definitive portrait of the pioneering American fashion designer whose visionary reinvention of the tailored grey suit revolutionized fashion by challenging established notions of how men and women are expected to dress. Worn by everyone from David Bowie to Michelle Obama, his designs have been embraced by fashion royalty and quickly become synonymous with individuality, confidence, freedom and fluidity.

Featuring exclusive access to Browne’s personal archives and interviews with icons from across the fashion world, including Anna Wintour, Diane Keaton, Janet Jackson, Ayo Edebiri and Browne’s partner Andrew Bolton, the film chronicles the designer’s rise from obscurity to fashion stardom, showcasing how his visionary style and relentless passion have reshaped the world of modern fashion. 

The documentary follows Browne over the course of two years observing five collections and shows starting with the first one after COVID and ending with his first Haute Couture Show in May 2023 in Paris. It also looks back at the designer’s career, which began with a shrunken grey suit that nobody knew what to make of.

Read TheWrapBook executive editor Stefano Tonchi’s review of the film here.

Roger Vivier presents the second installation of the “Vivier Express: Travelling Icons”

Roger Vivier has unveiled the second installation of “Vivier Express: Travelling Icons,” starring actress Eva Green. 

The series of whimsical short films, imagined by creative director Gherardo Felloni, celebrates the maison’s iconic designs and takes place aboard the Vivier Express, a luxurious train epitomizing the refinement of a bygone era.

This succession to Episode I, which starred Oscar-winning actress Laura Dern, unapologetically borrows from the classic film noir genre.

“Films noir has always fascinated me,” Felloni said. “It’s a world where shadows speak, and every glance hides a secret. I wanted Eva to be our modern-day femme fatale, because she doesn’t just wear the shoes and accessories; she brings them to life, infusing them with a sense of danger and desire.”

Italian director Nicolangelo Gelormini, screenwriter Andrea Danese and Studio Paura partnered once more with Felloni’s creative direction, artfully weaving together elements of design, décor, cinema and psychological intrigue, reaffirming the maison’s commitment to celebrate fashion through art. 

The chosen medium of film captures the essence of Roger Vivier’s elegance and the impenetrable charm of Green, creating a mesmerizing visual narrative that transcends the ordinary to venture into realms of enigmatic dreams and concealed desires.

“It’s been my absolute pleasure to work with Gherardo Felloni,” Green said. “The first time I met him, it was a complete ‘coup de foudre’ for the wonderful man and his beautiful shoes! I was delighted to be cast in his film for Roger Vivier and I look forward to sharing it with audiences.”

Barbour reunites with “Shaun the Sheep” for its 2024 Christmas campaign

Having successfully patched up The Farmer’s waxed jacket last year, the “Shaun the Sheep” flock is back for more adventures with English heritage and lifestyle brand Barbour for their 2024 Christmas campaign. 

This time, Barbour focuses on its unique and much-loved accessories that give the gift of warmth this winter. Alongside the new advertising spot, Barbour has created 30 limited edition “Re-loved” “Shaun the Sheep”-inspired wax jackets, with all proceeds going to Oxfam, the global organization that works to end poverty and injustice.

Created by the team at Aardman, using their trademark stop-motion animation, the seasonal short has been carefully crafted in their Bristol studio, bringing Barbour to life on Mossy Bottom Farm once again. 

With a nod to last year’s campaign, which demonstrated the importance of extending the life of garments, this year, Barbour’s 30 jackets serve as a follow-up to the Re-loved partnership with Glastonbury and Oxfam earlier in the year. Each of the Re-loved jackets will be totally unique and incorporate “Shaun the Sheep” inspiration, including a faux shearling inner liner, cuffs and full collar. A “Baabour” Shaun pin badge will also be incorporated, alongside a “Shaun the Sheep” key ring and embroidery to the front pocket making them truly collectible items. All money raised from jackets sold will go to helping Oxfam’s lifesaving work. 

Paul Wilkinson, Barbour’s group commercial director, said, “After the success of last year’s campaign, we are excited to be collaborating with Aardman for another year. A British brand that shares our core values of craftsmanship, attention to detail and quality. The Barbour and Aardman customer is multi-generational, which was a big part of the inspiration behind this campaign. This year we are pleased to support Oxfam, giving 30 people the opportunity to purchase a unique, limited-edition Barbour x Shaun the Sheep Re-loved wax jacket with all proceeds going to the charity.” 

Founded in England by John Barbour in 1894, Barbour has become synonymous with the British countryside. Beloved by everyone from Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Moss to David Beckham, the brand’s clothing and accessories combine years of expert craftsmanship with timeless design.

Scarosso launches a capsule collection with Marta Pozzan

Italian luxury footwear brand Scarosso has teamed up with actress, model and influencer Marta Pozzan on a capsule collection.

Centered on a bold wedge sole, the line features three statement styles: two daring décolleté variations and an over-the-knee stretch boot. Each piece is crafted with luxe materials like satin, patent, faux crocodile and calf leather, blending classic Italian craftsmanship with Pozzan’s striking, modern style.

“I love shoes more than any other accessory, and I’ve always wanted to create my own knee-high vinyl wedge boots,” the Italian-born, Los Angeles-based Pozzan said. “Partnering with Scarosso felt like a natural fit due to my Italian roots. They are a leader in luxury-quality footwear, making it the perfect match.”

To celebrate the launch, Pozzan hosted a party in the Hollywood Hills on Nov. 13. Guests including Laysla De Oliveira, Chloe Cherry, Alessandro Morelli, Aaron Dominguez, Natalia Bonifacci, Adam Ballheim, Raquel Deriane, Ava Vegas, The Williams Twins, Wyomi Reed, Martin Perry Lutz, Eli Rivkin and Leah Talabi were greeted by paparazzi style photographers at the step and repeat and served authentic Italian food, including arancini, tuna tartare and pomodoro pasta, prepared by chef Arturo Avallone using ingredients from Eataly. 

Bartenders, meanwhile, poured sparkling wine by Franciacorta and signature cocktails made with Luna Nueva Premium Tequila. The night included a DJ set and custom tattoos by artist Sima Jo. 

The collection is available online now.

Nahmias opens its new Venice storefront

Nahmias, the California-born fashion brand, has opened its first retail store. 

The new Venice space embodies the laid-back style that’s core to the brand, while the design tells its story through architectural details that blend California’s natural beauty with elements inspired by skate and street culture. 

Inside the shop, a concrete wave wall symbolizes the state’s rugged mountains meeting the sea and custom clothing racks were crafted to resemble handrails, a nod to the brand’s skateboarding influence. An elevated area for merchandise, meanwhile, reflects the shape of a skate ramp. Uniquely cut windows showcase the Nahmais logo — the square-circle-square — a tribute to California’s iconic Route 101 and the Pacific Coast Highway.

Beyond retail, the store offers spaces for community engagement, including a basketball court in the parking lot and a skate halfpipe in the back patio lounge.

Founded in 2018 by Doni Nahmias, the surf and skate-inspired label has released six seasonal collections and collaborated on special projects with iconic retailers such as Maxfield, Harrods, The Webster and Patron of the New. Celebrity fans of the line include Machine Gun Kelly, Justin and Hailey Bieber, J Balvin, Future, Jack Harlow and Lewis Hamilton.

Celebrity hair salon Highbrow Hippie debuts a product line

Highbrow Hippie, the Abbot Kinney hair salon founded by celebrity hair colorist Kadi Lee and beauty entrepreneur Myka Harris, has debuted a haircare and wellness line.

Launching with two inaugural products – Root Replenish Active Growth Serum and Essential Wellbeing Complex Supplement – Highbrow Hippie Haircare & Wellness aims to improve hair health and prevent and treat the root causes of hair loss and damage while supporting overall wellness, balance and healthy aging on a holistic level.

The Root Replenish Active Growth Serum targets hair health at the scalp level by neutralizing the damaging effects of environmental stress and restoring balance to the scalp microbiome. The lightweight, fast-absorbing treatment delivers thicker, healthier-looking hair in as little as 90 days.

The Essential Wellbeing Complex is a nutraceutical that addresses the root causes of hair health issues, supporting hormone levels, assisting in stress reduction, improving gut health and optimizing nutrients.

The scientifically and clinically substantiated cutting-edge collection of supplements and topicals took four years to develop and is the result of a direct response to the hair and scalp health issues that Lee’s high profile clientele struggle with. During the product development phase, the formulations were tested by clients such as Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow, while Meghan Markle (another devotee) is one of the brand’s lead investors.

Highbrow Hippie is located at 1617 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 90291.

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Fashion has never been so dangerously popular and ubiquitous in our lives; that is not a surprise, considering that the richest people in the world are members of fashion elites — the Arnault, the Pinault, the Prada, to say a few — and that fashion designers like Marc Jacobs and Kim Kardashian live the well-documented life of princes and princesses, in golden cages and ivory towers. Everybody wants to be a designer, a stylist, a celebrity dressed in fashionable clothes who gets a ticket into the MET Gala.

It was not always like that. For centuries, a career in fashion was not the most popular choice, in particular growing up 50 years ago in the American province, in a traditional middle-class family of lawyers, one of seven kids, like Thom Browne did.

“Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams” by director Reiner Holzemer, who previously made films on fashion icons like Martin Margiela, chronicles the making of the designer’s collections in New York and his haute couture debut in Paris. The non-chronological narrative gives the context of Browne’s arrival as an outsider into the fashion world and explains how he matured his unique and uncompromising vision. The movie, beautifully shot in a naturalistic light, captures the spontaneity of the work of the designers and his team. Friends’ and collaborators’ voices and faces are mixed with the predictable Anna Wintour and Tim Blanks appearances, and they point the viewer in the right direction and fill the gaps in the story of Browne’s life and business.

Most impressive is the calm and soothing voice of Browne himself, who with sincerity and humor tries to decode his own life and narrate his career, with a sense of wonder and joy for the magic of his work — the same sense that always comes through in his clothes and in his shows. The bond between Andrew Bolton, the powerful MET Fashion Institute Curator and Browne’s life companion, is also moving for the intensity, the sincerity, the tenderness, the respect for each other, which may surprise even the most skeptic and critical viewer.

On full display throughout the over 100 minutes of the movie, is Browne’s regulated family life, chauffeured in a black shiny Mercedes from his perfectly decorated townhouse in Sutton Place to his surgically designed showrooms, offices and shops. He lives in a timeless capsule, in a parallel world, where, assisted by an army of his clones, he walks in everyday with his dog in tow, wearing his signature gray suit, the proportions of which are altered and twisted: the shrunken jacket, shirt and tie, knit vest and the child-like short pants, worn with high, striped socks and black heavy brogues.

He brings to his creative work on clothes the discipline of an athlete, the swimmer he was in his youth, the dedication to his job similar to that of a humble priest in a religious cult where everybody is invited to participate. He creates uniforms, his gray suit in a thousand variations, because uniforms are, in his words, a social equalizer that can also celebrate everyone’s uniqueness in the sameness of the clothing. Here, in Browne’s perfect universe, we never hear anybody screaming, we do not see any tears, we do not sense any fights.

His fashion shows are perfectly thought, coordinated, reversed and executed in every detail, from head to toe, from the contorted finger nails to the animal headgear and the ball-shaped shoes. There are no model late arrivals, no clothes disappearing, no location cancellations. There are no fashion dramas — the only tense moment in the movie when a model forgets to wear her jacket for the finale of the show, where she drives a skeleton of a pink Cadillac at the Opera Garnier in Paris, doesn’t count.

Who, then, is Browne and why is he so fascinating to the old and the young, all over the world? What makes him so relevant in contemporary fashion? Is it his maniacal persona and his looks? Is it that combination, so rare in fashion as Bolton clearly explains, of a conceptual approach to fashion with a deep craftsmanship knowledge? Is it the control factor, the uncompromising, laser-sharp vision of the designer? 

Holzemer’s beautiful and manicured images do not answer the question but lay out all the elements to formulate that answer and to offer an understanding of the man in the gray suit.

Browne is the fashion designer for the times we live in. He really is a multimedia artist who chooses to use fashion as his preferred format for expressing his vision, his emotional life — to tell his story over and over, for dealing with his angels and his demons.

If Browne were born 50 years earlier than his time, probably he would have been an opera composer like Puccini. If he were born only 20 years earlier, he would have been a film director like Coppola. Working in fashion was a deliberate choice because by the end of the ’90s, fashion was, and has been for the last two decades, the best media to express a personal vision. It is the place where immense human and financial resources come together with a global audience, with a deep emotional reach. The place where art and commerce can merge and make the impossible possible — not once, not every few years like in the movie industry, but every season, year after year!

After his happy all-American upbringing in his large family in Allentown, Pennsylvania; after his Notre Dame University varsity days and his identity searching as a scrambling actor in Los Angeles; after his friendship with Libertine’s Johnson Hartig and his first job in New York at Ralph Lauren, he still did not know anything about designing clothes and had no formal or technical education in fashion. He started making suits for himself with an old Long Island Italian tailor and selling them to friends, tailored with no compromises to his vision, traditional and transgressive at the same time. 

That suit, with those child-like proportions, changed menswear history. He says, in his words, that ignorance was a blessing because his imagination never had the inhibition of the designers who come out of fashion school; he says that he does not start a collection from a mood board or a system of reference, but from a concept, an idea in his mind, with his eyes closed and his mind open. He has a vision and then an army of tailors, embroiders, assistants, hat makers and prop stylists will help him to bring it to life in exceptional shows that are more theater, operas and performance than fashion runways. The narrative of his shows, so important and clear to him, is, in reality, never literal or consequential; his shows have the quality of dreams where time jumps backward and forward. The clothes are always props, the costumes for expressing what is in his head.

Then, Browne’s omnipresent shrunken suit with all its variations for men and women alike, are what clouds are for Magritte and his flannel gray is what a certain kind of blue in for William Klein. A signature, a code, a beginning and an end.

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Stars Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington were in attendance for the well-heeled Hollywood fête as heavyweight actors, influencers and industry power players turned out to toast Ridley Scott and Paramount Pictures’ highly anticipated, decades-in-the-making sequel to their 2001 Best Picture Oscar winner, “Gladiator.”

The star of that original bloody epic, Russell Crowe, also took home that year’s Academy Award for Best Actor. Could Mescal follow suit? Or perhaps supporting attention for Washington or Pedro Pascal? Or at long last, will Scott take home the year’s top prize for directing?

Only time will tell what awaits “Gladiator II.” (Its predecessor also grossed over $460 million worldwide, so hopes are high.) But on Monday, Hollywood was alight with excitement over the two-and-half-hour epic, also starring Connie Nielsen, “Stranger Things” breakout Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger of “The White Lotus” fame.

Paramount will release “Gladiator II” only in theaters on Nov. 22, including in Imax and large formats.

Check out who was in attendance on the Chinese Theatre’s red carpet in our photo gallery below.

Paul Mescal attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington attend the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

Connie Nielsen attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

Fred Hechinger attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

June Squibb and Fred Hechinger attend the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

Shante Broadus and Snoop Dogg attend the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani attend the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

Harold Perrineau attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

Mario Van Peebles attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

Mayim Bialik attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

James Charles attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

Tia Carrere attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

Becca Tilley attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

Lucy Fisher and Douglas Wick attend the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” at TCL Chinese Theatre.

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Balenciaga releases a co-branded collection with Under Armour

Balenciaga has released the Under Armour Series, an elevated athletic wear collaboration first unveiled at the Balenciaga Spring ’25 show in Shanghai. 

The co-branded collection includes men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, sneakers, bags, jewelry, sunglasses and accessories that meld American sportswear manufacturer Under Armour’s technical expertise with Balenciaga’s savoir-faire and silhouettes.

The Under Armour logo, centered over a classic Balenciaga stamp, is ubiquitous throughout the series, appearing as insignias, prints and embroideries alongside the house’s signature Loop Sports Icon logo.

The series features ready-to-wear items including Under Armour’s hallmark athletic base layer pieces and innovative reversible garments including windbreakers, quarter-zip pullovers and track suit separates. Also offered are zip-up hoodies, sweatpants and Balenciaga’s signature baggy denim, interspersed with the athletic brand’s sportswear detailing.

The footwear offering features special editions of the Balenciaga Runner, 3XL and the new Hyper Sneaker, while accessories include silver plated jewelry with the Under Armour logo, single-mold wraparound sunglasses, duffle bags, backpacks and crossbody messenger bags in shiny leather and recycled nylon with the House’s signature washed, pierced and distressed finishes.

The stars turn out for the annual Baby2Baby Gala honoring Charlize Theron

Last Saturday, Baby2Baby, the national nonprofit organization that provides basic necessities to children living in poverty, hosted its annual gala, presented by Paul Mitchell, at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. 

The event honored Charlize Theron with the Giving Tree Award and featured a special performance by Nelly. The gala was attended by more than 800 guests including Anna Kendrick, Ashanti, Ashley Graham, Camila Alves McConaughey, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Erin Foster, Heidi Klum, Hilary Swank, Jessica Alba, Cash Warren, Joel Madden, John Paul DeJoria, Eloise DeJoria, Katy Perry, Mayor Karen Bass, Miranda Kerr, Evan Spiegel, Naomi Osaka, Rick Caruso, Tina Caruso and Vanessa Bryant, who helped raise more than $17 million to support Baby2Baby’s mission.

Over the last 13 years, the organization has distributed more than 470 million critical items including diapers, formula and clothing to families in need across the country.  

The program kicked off with an exclusive video from the set of “The White Lotus” Season 3, featuring Baby2Baby supporter Michelle Monaghan (one of the organization’s “Angels”) and Patrick Schwarzenegger. Following that, Jennifer Garner welcomed guests while board member Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson led the fundraising portion of the evening, resulting in a record-breaking $17 million raised. 

The dinner experience, featuring dishes from Los Angeles’ top chefs and restaurants, was curated and led by Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo of Jon & Vinny’s and Carmelized Productions. Participating restaurants included Badmaash, Bar Chelou, Escuela Taqueria, Found Oyster, Queen St., Funke, Helen’s Wines, Majordōmo, Moo’s Craft Barbecue, Mr. Chow, Pizzeria Bianco, Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa, Stella West Hollywood, Stir Crazy and Yangban, with desserts from Jeni’s Ice Creams and Valerie Confections, and late night bites from Jon & Vinny’s and Shake Shack. 

To close out the evening’s program, dynamic duo and stars of the upcoming reboot of “Simple Life,” Baby2Baby board member Nicole Richie Madden and Paris Hilton thanked the room for their generous  contributions and brought the crowd to their feet to welcome Nelly to the stage. 

Hedges Projects announces the exclusive representation of The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs 

Hedges Projects, the world’s leader in the purchase and sale of Andy Warhol photography, has announced the exclusive representation of The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs. 

The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs includes hundreds of unique silver gelatin prints gifted by Andy Warhol to Jon Gould during their relationship. Upon Gould’s death in 1986, due to complications related to AIDS, the collection passed to his family, through whom the works are now available exclusively through Hedges Projects. 

The most photographed subject of Andy Warhol’s art-making career, Gould was born in Massachusetts to an East Coast establishment family with lineage back to the Mayflower and is best known as a Paramount Pictures film executive and Warhol’s final partner. Warhol photographed Gould constantly when they were together and created a silkscreen portrait of him in 1981. 

The Jon Gould Collection of Andy Warhol Photographs features scores of heroic portraits of Gould along with other notable subjects such as Mick Jagger, Bianca Jagger and Robert Rauschenberg. The works in this collection depict events and activities from The Andy Warhol Diaries (editor Pat Hackett) and the Netflix series of the same name. They are also found in The Andy Warhol Photography Archive at The Cantor Arts Center of Stanford University. 

The combination of Warhol’s Diaries and the Photo Archive enables scholars, students, curators and collectors to research and contextualize these works in a singular manner providing insight into the artist and his subjects unlike any other medium. These works have never been commercially exhibited nor made available for purchase. A series of exhibitions is planned for venues in the United States and Europe in 2025. 

For more information email james@hedgesprojects.com.

Kathy Hilton and Anna Zuckerman unveil a holiday jewelry collection

Kathy Hilton and jewelry designer Anna Zuckerman have launched a holiday jewelry collection as part of their ongoing collaboration.

The Kathy Hilton x Anna Zuckerman Holiday Collection features 30 pieces that blend reimagined versions of Hilton’s Zuckerman favorites with new pieces crafted for this collection.

“The holidays are always such a special time for me and my family as we host and attend so many celebrations throughout the season,” Hilton said. “I’m so excited to be able to wear and share such a beautiful collection that can be easily incorporated into anyone’s holiday look and at an accessible price point.”

Anna Zuckerman sustainable designs are made by repurposing salvaged lab-grown diamonds and gem materials, and bonding them to the high quality lab-created stones, to create the look of the finest diamonds and gemstones. 

The Kathy Hilton x Anna Zuckerman collection prices range from $45 to $2,000 and is available on annazuckerman.com as well as at Anna Zuckerman boutiques located in Boca Raton and Aspen.

Maison Louis Marie pops up at Platform 

Los Angeles based fragrance house Maison Louis Marie has opened a holiday pop-up store at Platform in Culver City. The boutique showcases the brand’s full collection, including candles, perfumes, discovery sets, home fragrances and more.

Founded in 2013 by Marie du Petit Thouars, Maison Louis Marie has a heritage rooted in botanical exploration. Thouar’s ancestor, Louis Marie Aubert du Petit Thouars, was exiled to Madagascar, La Reunion and the Mauritius Islands during the French Revolution, and while there discovered a vast array of plant specimens. He returned to France 10 years later with a collection of over 2,000 plants and was elected a member of the Académie des Sciences.

Since its inception, Maison Louis Marie has remained dedicated to the art of perfumery, blending tradition with innovation to create fragrances that evoke emotion and leave a lasting impression. Each scent is meticulously crafted using the finest botanical ingredients sourced from around the world, ensuring a supreme sensory experience that transcends trends and fads.

“Our commitment to quality and craftsmanship is at the core of everything we do,” Marie du Petit Thouars said. “We believe that luxury is not just about owning something exquisite, but about experiencing the beauty and artistry behind it. That’s why we pour our passion and expertise into every fragrance we create, ensuring that each one is a masterpiece in its own right.”

The pop up can be found at 8850 Washington Blvd. through the end of December.

Dôen and RMS Beauty introduce The Soirée Set

Los Angeles-based fashion brand Dôen has teamed up with RMS Beauty, the clean beauty brand by makeup artist Rose-Marie Swift, on a limited edition holiday makeup and skincare trio.

The limited edition Soirée Set includes curated full-sized RMS skincare and makeup staples including Kakadu Beauty Oil and cult favorites Lip2Cheek and Luminizer in two new exclusive shades, Pinot and Champagne, all wrapped up in a black velvet drawstring pochette.

“Beautiful and feminine design should be in perfect harmony with one’s makeup,” Swift said of the collaboration. “We imagined and created what you would need for an evening makeup look with a seductive, just-bitten, innocent flush of deep burgundy color in an exclusive Lip2Cheek shade called Pinot. To catch and reflect a golden moonlight glow, we included our newest shade of Luminizer. The best looking makeup starts with radiant skin, and this set has it all — wrapped in velvet — including our Beauty Oil made with my preferred blend of adaptogenic herbs.”

The set retails for $128 and is available online and in-store through Dôen and RMS Beauty. 

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Gucci presents the 13th annual LACMA Art+Film Gala 

Notables from the art, film, fashion and entertainment industries gathered once again Nov. 2 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) to honor artist Simone Leigh and filmmaker Baz Luhrmann at the 13th annual Art+Film gala, presented by Gucci. 

The Italian luxury fashion house brought the runway to the museum that Saturday night with the debut of Gucci Notte, Sabato De Sarno’s second evening wear collection. Building upon last year’s debut of Gucci Ancora Notte at the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala, this year’s collection redefines evening wear with a harmonious blend of effortless elegance and modern sophistication, paying tribute to the architecture of the garment and the pursuit of beauty while celebrating Gucci’s savoir-faire at its finest.  

After guests including Andrew Garfield, Archie Madekwe, Cara Delevingne, Colman Domingo, Danielle Deadwyler, Dev Patel, Eiza González, Javier Bardem, Kaia Gerber, Kim Kardashian, Laura Dern, Mia Goth, Mikey Madison and Viola Davis walked the Brat-inspired green carpet, they joined the evening’s gala co-chairs, LACMA trustee Eva Chow, actor Leonardo DiCaprio, Gucci creative director De Sarno and Gucci deputy CEO Stefano Cantino for a dinner prepared by chef David Shim of Simon Kim’s Cote New York, America’s first and only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse.

Sculptor Leigh, whose first survey exhibition is on at LACMA until Jan. 20, was introduced by philanthropist Bryan Stevenson, while filmmaker Luhrmann, was introduced by global editorial director of Vogue and Condé Nast CCO Anna Wintour. 

The evening raised a record $6.4 million, which will go towards underwriting LACMA’s initiative to make film more central to the museum’s curatorial programming, while also funding LACMA’s broader mission including exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programming, in addition to screenings that explore the intersection of art and film.

The night ended with a special performance by Charli XCX, in a full, custom Rosso Ancora colored ensemble, who was introduced by Chloë Sevigny and joined onstage by Troye Sivan for the closing number. 

Regen Projects presents “Profit & Loss” by Walead Beshty

Regen Projects presents “Profit & Loss,” Los Angeles-based artist Walead Beshty’s fifth solo exhibition with the gallery. The exhibition focuses on three bodies of work from Beshty’s photograph, painting and drawing practices that explore questions of migration, the construction of value and the varied meanings of worth. 

Beshty’s diverse practice examines the overlapping systems of representation, image production and networks of circulation that produce the dominant structures of material and visual culture. 

Born in London, Beshty currently lives and works in L.A. He studied at Bard College and received his Masters in Fine Art from Yale University in 2002. He has held academic positions at UCLA, Bard College, the Art Institute of Chicago; the Art Center College of Design and the Southern California Institute of Architecture.

His work is featured in numerous permanent museum collections worldwide, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Hammer Museum, the Guggenheim, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, the Henry Art Gallery in Seattle, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, the Museum of Contemporary Art in L.A., MoMA, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Tate, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

“Profit & Loss” is on view at Regen Projects, 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90038 through Dec. 21.

Ami Paris takes over Alfred on Melrose Place 

French fashion brand Ami is bringing a taste of Parisian life to Los Angeles with a takeover of Alfred in West Hollywood.

Following the opening of its first permanent Café Ami in Beijing, the brand is now partnering  up with the buzzy L.A. coffee shop for a one-month takeover of their Melrose Place location until Nov. 30.

Ami and Alfred will be curating a special drink for the occasion, the Mont Blanc Crème Latte, as well as chocolate madeleines embossed with Ami’s distinctive heart-crowned “A” symbol, the Amide Coeur.

The takeover will also feature French bistro-inspired chairs and tables, Haussmannian moldings, the maison’s signature black and white stripes, as well as the Ami de Coeur symbol all over the coffee shop. Co-branded tote bags, mugs and tumblers will also be available for purchase.

Founded in Paris in 2011 by Alexandre Mattiussi, Ami offers women’s and men’s ready-to-wear collections, bags, shoes and accessories.

Since opening on Melrose Place in 2013 with its trademarked tagline “But First, Coffee,” Alfred has built a passionate following with eye-catching cafe designs and specialty beverages. 

TWP opens their first West Coast boutique in West Hollywood

American sportswear brand TWP has opened its first West Coast boutique on Melrose Place, joining the brand’s Sag Harbor location and its New York flagship on Howard St. in SoHo, which also serves as home to the brand’s design atelier and showroom.

Founded in 2021 by fashion veteran Trish Wescoat Pound and retail legend Andrew Rosen, TWP offers an elevated take on American sportswear. Each collection is grounded in uncompromising quality and craftsmanship, with fabrics predominantly sourced from the finest mills in Italy, and locally manufactured in New York City. The brand recently showed their first runway collection during NYFW.

Like TWP’s East Coast sister stores, the design draws inspiration from the local terrain: furnished with sandy seagrass textures, wooden mid-century furniture and arid desert plants, inspired by the California landscape.

Wescoat Pound, Dree Hemingway and Laurel Pantin hosted an opening party where friends of the brand, including Andrew Rosen, Emma and Jens Grede, Noora Raj Brown, Karina Fontes, Gregg Renfrew, Danielle Sherman, Michèle Ouellet Benson, Zoë de Givenchy, Charlotte D’Alessio and Sam Wasson, enjoyed Ranch Water cocktails in the Flamingo Estate scented space, followed by a dinner at Craig’s.

TWP is open now at 8459 Melrose Pl., Los Angeles. 

Sézane and Laura Brown fête the launch of their latest collaboration 

Parisian clothing brand Sézane and Laura Brown recently fêted the launch of their second collaboration with an intimate apéro and dinner at the brand’s new Los Angeles showroom.

Guests including Zooey Deschanel, Lake Bell, Rebecca Gayheart Dane, Yara Shahidi, Olivia Holt and Savannah Lee Smith were treated to a dinner of traditional French fare including oysters and Boeuf Bourguignon.

The 14-piece limited edition capsule, which will debut Sunday, blends the personal style of Laura Brown with the classic attitude of founder Morgane Sézalory and features tailored denim pieces, fall-inspired corduroy and statement blouses.

The dinner comes at an exciting time for the brand, which was hosted in Sézane’s new showroom set to open in Q1 of 2025. U.S. expansion continues to be a focus with Les Composantes, Morgane Sézalory’s home line, which introduced a larger offering in the American market Nov. 10.

IVI Los Angeles and Langley Fox host cocktails at Chateau Marmont

Luxury jewelry brand IVI Los Angeles and Langley Fox also hosted an Oct. 29 cocktail party at the Chateau Marmont in celebration of the launch and creative collaboration of the IVI Los Angeles Hollywood Gold Matchbox & Candle Set.

Guests including Ivi Kyratzi, Langley Fox, George Kotsiopoulos, Karina Fontes, Mia Moretti, Natalia Bonifacci, Nick Fouquet, Rocky Barnes and Valentina Ruby mingled with cocktails and bites while enjoying sounds by DJ Staz.

Red florals and candelabras created a moody, chic ambience in Bungalow 1. A display of the boxes with bespoke artwork made up a centerpiece where guests were able to experience the candle and matchbox.

The Hollywood Gold Matchbox & Candle Set is part of an exclusive collection that is limited to 120 pieces. The custom packaging features bespoke artwork by illustrator Langley Fox Hemingway and is a unique, black-and-white depiction of L.A.’s iconic palm trees.

W Hotels celebrates the newly transformed W Hollywood

On Oct. 30, W Hotels celebrated the newly transformed W Hollywood with an official relaunch party.

Guests including Justine Skye, Jesse Williams, Denzel Dion, Shaun Ross, Phillip Picardi, Estelle, Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald turned out for the event, which featured live performances by Anderson Paak, DJ Pee Wee, Mia Moretti, Tay James, Eli & Fur, DJ Sinego, DJ Joiya and TaRon Lockett & Lavender Shea Butter Funk Band.

The party took place at the Loft, the hotel’s rooftop venue that offers sweeping panoramic views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills, a bespoke cutting-edge 3D spatial sound system and a WET Deck. Guests enjoyed light, California-inspired bites and signature cocktails.

The transformation of W Hollywood marks a fresh chapter in the brand’s dynamic and storied evolution with detail-driven design ushering in old Hollywood glamour through a modern lens for the luxury lifestyle landmark.

The 300,000 square foot property, which features 319 rooms and suites, is the vision of the Rockwell Group, inspired by the city’s rich history of film, music, palm tree-lined streets and shimmering prisms of light. 

W Hollywood is located at 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California 90028.

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Also in attendance were the Broadway production’s original stars, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, the former of whom won the Tony Award 20 years ago for originated the role of Elphaba, played by Erivo in the film. Chenoweth originated the role of Glinda, played by Grande.

Longtime theater fans of the musical like Dylan Mulvaney also turned out to toast “Wicked,” as did Jennifer Lopez, “Abbott Elementary” Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sarah Paulson, Normani and many more.

Catch all the glitz and glamor in TheWrap’s red carpet premiere photo gallery below.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Cynthia Erivo attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Ariana Grande attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Ariana Grande attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

The cast of “Wicked” attends the Los Angeles premiere at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande attend the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Jonathan Bailey attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Michelle Yeoh attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Jeff Goldblum attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Ethan Slater attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Marissa Bode attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Bronwyn James attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth attend the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Jennifer Lopez attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Sheryl Lee Ralph attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Chrishell Stause attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Whitney Carson attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Dylan Mulvaney attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Kristin Chenoweth attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Dom Gabriel attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Jenna Johnson attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Stassi Schroeder attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Jenn Tran attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Karrueche Tran attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Lena Waithe attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Amanda Gorman attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Sarah Paulson attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Normani attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Sophia Bush attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

Ashley Tisdale attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Nov. 9.

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Kicking off the festivities by posing in front of the museum’s iconic “Urban Light” street lamp installation from artist Chris Burden — a setup that served as a replacement to any black tie gala’s traditional red carpet — Hollywood’s biggest names — also including Leonardo DiCaprio, Colman Domingo, Blake Lively and Javier Bardem — turned out to honor Simone Leigh and Baz Luhrmann. Charli XCX performed, as TheWrap previously reported.

The event additionally raised over $6.4 million, a new record for the buzzed-about annual fundraiser.

The reported funds will go toward the museum’s continued efforts to center cinema in its curatorial programming, according to a post-event release. Gucci, which has partnered with LACMA since the Art+Film Gala’s inception in 2011, returned as presenting sponsor of the 2024 event.

From Anna Wintour to Emily Ratajkowski to Omar Apollo, check out “red carpet” event photos from the 13th annual LACMA Art+Film Gala in the photo gallery below.

Kim Kardashian arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Andrew Garfield arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Viola Davis arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Greta Lee arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Omar Apollo arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Colman Domingo arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Charli XCX arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Blake Lively arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Anna Wintour attends the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Emily Ratajkowski arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Nicholas Hoult arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Kaia Gerber arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Javier Bardem arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Cara Delevingne arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Lee Jung-jae arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Anna Kendrick arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Sarah Paulson arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Yara Shahidi arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Ricky Martin arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Chloë Sevigny arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Mikey Madison arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Gucci’s Sabato De Sarno arrives at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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WIF honors Annette Bening, Joey King, Kate Winslet, Michelle Buteau, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel and Ellen Kura.

Last Thursday, WIF (formerly known as Women In Film, Los Angeles) celebrated the 2024 WIF Honors, an annual benefit supporting WIF’s educational and philanthropic programs, and its advocacy for gender parity in entertainment, at The Beverly Hilton. 

The star-studded evening, presented by Max Mara, featured special appearances by Jane Fonda, Marion Cotillard, Jurnee Smollett, Quinta Brunson, Lili Reinhart, Emayatzy Corinealdi and more.

Themed The Power of the Collective, the gala recognized industry leaders who demonstrate how strength in collaboration, inclusion and uplifting stories can change culture for the better. 

The 2024 WIF Honors celebrated Annette Bening with the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award presented by Jane Fonda; Kate Winslet and Ellen Kuras with the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film presented by Marion Cotillard; Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel with the Crystal Award for Advocacy in TV presented by Janelle James; and Kerry Washington with the Entrepreneur in Entertainment Award presented by Emayatzy Corinealdi. Joey King was honored with the WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award presented to her by Max Mara Global Brand Ambassador Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti. 

WIF Board President Amy Baer also announced that Executive Vice President of the Board Syrinthia Studer will take charge in 2025. 

Founded in 1973, WIF has been fighting for gender equity for more than 50 years. Its advocacy, career programs, and research efforts are a driving force for increasing gender representation in Hollywood. WIF works to dismantle gender bias in the screen industries by building the pipeline, sustaining careers, and advocating for change. Since 1977, WIF has annually honored outstanding women in the entertainment industry who have broken ground and excelled in their chosen fields.

Outstanding individuals who have been honored in past WIF awards programs include Lucille Ball, Halle Berry, Cate Blanchett, Glenn Close, Viola Davis, Ava DuVernay, Nora Ephron, Jane Fonda, Audrey Hepburn, Nicole Kidman, Donna Langley, Jennifer Lopez, Marlee Matlin, Mira Nair, Shonda Rhimes, Meryl Streep and Zendaya. 

The Beverly Hills Hotel exhibits Marco Walker’s The Golden Hour series

British, Los Angeles-based photographer and artist Marco Walker has been commissioned by The Beverly Hills Hotel to reflect on its historic legacy, landscape and architecture with a new series of portraits of the hotel.

Known for his iconic body of work that straddles the line between nostalgia and surrealism, Walker brings a fresh and transformative perspective to the timeless elegance of the landmark hotel. Walker’s recent work includes photo and collage work for The WrapBook, a campaign for French luxury fashion house Saint Laurent and an installation for The Bombay Beach Biennale, a renegade art festival on the Salton Sea.

The Golden Hour photograph series uses light to capture the hotel’s landscapes at their most sublime, transforming familiar scenes into dreamlike visions. Through a combination of rich color palettes and innovative collage techniques, Walker evokes eras that both did and did not exist—blurring the boundaries between reality and dream.

In this series, the golden hour becomes more than a time of day; it serves as a bridge between past and present, where light, history, and imagination converge. Walker’s unique style creates a world that feels suspended between moments, inviting the viewer to journey through layers of memory and fantasy. The result is an exploration of beauty, escapism, and the fleeting nature of time, set against the backdrop of one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks.

“‘If these walls could talk’ perfectly embodies the feeling I had while walking through the corridors, bungalows, gardens and every corner of this iconic institution. I felt an abundance of inspiration in every detail, from the hotel suites to Fountain Coffee, imagining the characters who have passed through and the stories lived and told,” says Walker. “I hope the spirit and allure of this historic landmark lives on in this body of work. It was an honor to document the hotel as the first artist commissioned for this project. Using rare film and alternative photographic techniques, I embraced the challenge of capturing the essence of this previously very well-documented hotel in a new light.”

The series marks a new chapter of the hotel’s cultural legacy and is part of their new art programme curated by Jim Hedges IV.

The photographs will be on view in the grand lobby until January 15 2025. For sales enquiries contact Hedges Projects.

Tod’s hosts a dinner celebrating the F/W 2025 collection 

Italian luxury brand Tod’s celebrated its new collection under the creative direction of Matteo Tamburini with an intimate dinner at the Tower Bar last Wednesday.

The event introduced Tamburini, who was appointed creative director in December 2023, to Los Angeles and celebrated the new F/W 2025 collection.

Guests included Kerry Washington, Matt Bomer, Michelle Monaghan, Amber Valletta, Kelly Rowland, Edgar Ramirez, Justine Lupe, Scott Speedman, Natalie Martinez, Jurnee Smollett, Sarah Shahi, Brigitte Romanek, Paul Rabil, Rachel Zoe, Casey Fremont, Rob Zangardi and Jeanne Yang.

Founded as a small shoe factory in Casette D’Ete over a century ago, Tod’s epitomizes true Italian style with a focus on craftsmanship. The signature Tod’s Gommino, with its trademark 133 rubber pebbles on the sole, was born in the late 1970s, and in 2013, the brand introduced a full ready-to-wear women’s collection followed by a full ready-to-wear wardrobe for men in 2014.

Los Angeles-based non-profit A Sense of Home (ASOH) hosted their fourth-annual gala at the home of the honorable Ambassador Nicole Avant and Ted Sarandos last Thursday.

Founded by Georgie Smith, ASOH strives to prevent homelessness by creating first-ever homes and a community for youth aging out of foster care. With a 93% five year housing stability rate, ASOH has served nearly 3,000 former foster youth and children to date. 

This year’s gala brought together luminaries from across the entertainment, philanthropy, non-profit and business spheres including Jason Bateman, Tobey Maguire, Michelle Rodriguez, Nate Berkus, Molly Sims, Terry Crews, Baron Davis, Sara Gilbert, Soleil Moon Frye, Jeremiah Brent, Edward Norton, Emile Hirsch and LA Mayor Karen Bass. 

The evening included live performances by Phillip Phillips, Abraham Alexander and DJ Michelle Pesce; dinner by local LA favorite Jon & Vinny’s; and beverages sponsored by Casamigos; a silent auction and more.  

The event raised $1.5 million that will be directed towards the organization’s efforts to continue serving former foster youth in Los Angeles and scale to additional cities across the country. The funds raised will fuel new home creations and the organization’s national expansion. Long-time supporters Shawn and Serena Levy also accepted an honor for their ongoing commitment to the work of the organization.

Private members’ club Gravitas opens in Beverly Hills 

Gravitas, a members only social club, opened in Beverly Hills last week. The 28,000 square feet multi-level establishment, designed by Kelly Architects, will offer intimate dining spaces, temperature-controlled personal wine lockers, curated top-of-the-line amenities, ‘G-Car’ personal rides to and from the club and a dedicated concierge service.

Co-founded by entrepreneur Brandon Steven and restaurateur Seth Glassman, the space includes an open-air garden bar and dining room with a weather-proof retractable roof and heated floors for cooler weather; The Loft, which houses a recording studio, spacious conference room and private dining rooms; and the G.E.M (Gravitas Elite Member) Booths with private curtains and a call button for service staff. There will also be nightly entertainment ranging from acoustic sets to DJ programming.

Chef Preston Madson, who has 25 years of experience overseeing some of the most established restaurants in New York City, including at Barbuto, Freemans, and Il Buco Alimentari, will direct the one-of-a-kind culinary program, while the beverage program will be led by expert sommelier, Raphael Guirguis, and master mixologist Yael Vengroff.  Josh Hering, formerly of Mother Wolf, will oversee the day-to-day management.  

Learn more about the membership program or book a tour at www.gravitasclub.com.

Gravitas is open now at 435 N Camden Dr. Beverly Hills 90210.

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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures hosts its fourth annual Gala

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its fourth annual gala at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles last Saturday.

The event celebrated the museum’s third anniversary and also honored Academy Award-nominated actor Paul Mescal; Academy Award-winning actress, singer and dancer Rita Moreno; and two-time Academy Award-winning and six-time Academy Award-nominated writer and director Quentin Tarantino. 

Guests including Selena Gomez, Jeff Goldblum, Kim Kardashian, Kylie and Kendall Jenner, Gal Gadot, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, Olivia Wilde, Greta Lee, Demi Moore, Ayo Edebiri, JJ Abrams, Amy Adams, Joe Alwyn, Pamela Anderson, Marion Cotillard, Alfonso Cuarón, Hans Zimmer, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were all in attendance. 

Following cocktails provided by Tequila Don Julio, gala co-chair Eva Longoria kicked off the evening, introducing director and president of the Academy Museum Amy Homma, who welcomed guests to the special fundraiser. Three-time Oscar-winning director and 23-time nominee Steven Spielberg then presented the first honor of the night to Moreno: the Icon Award, celebrating an artist whose career has had a significant global cultural impact.

After dinner by guest chef Curtis Stone and Wolfgang Puck Catering, Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo made his way to the stage to welcome four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan, who presented Mescal with the Vantage Award. This award honors an emerging artist or scholar who is helping to contextualize and challenge dominant narratives around cinema.

The final honor of the night – the Luminary Award, given to an artist whose singular contributions have expanded the creative possibilities of cinema – was presented by two-time Oscar nominee John Travolta to Tarantino. During his acceptance speech, Tarantino announced the donation of his first handwritten draft of the script for Pulp Fiction to the museum. 

Grammy Award-winning singer Ariana Grande closed out the evening by introducing her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo, who treated guests to a surprise musical performance, singing “I’m Here” from The Color Purple, Diana Ross’s “Home” from The Wiz, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz and Prince’s “Purple Rain.”

Axiom Space and Prada unveil a spacesuit design for NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission

Last Wednesday, at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy, Axiom Space and Prada revealed the design of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit that will be used for NASA’s Artemis III mission to the moon.

The lunar mission, scheduled for September 2025, will be the first crewed moon landing since December 1972, when the Apollo 17 mission concluded, and will land the first woman and first person of color on the surface of the Moon.

Drawing on their expertise in raw materials, manufacturing techniques and innovative design, Prada’s engineers worked alongside the Axiom Space team to create a suit capable of protecting astronauts from the harsh environment of space, and enabling, for the first time, human exploration of the lunar south pole. Prada also enabled advanced technologies and innovative sewing methods to bridge the gap between highly engineered functionality and an aesthetically appealing white outer layer, providing astronauts with an increased level of comfort while improving the materials’ performance.

“Going beyond our limits is one of the company’s values that perfectly reflects the spirit of the Prada brand and my parents’ vision. I’m very proud of the result we’re showing today, which is just the first step in a long-term collaboration with Axiom Space,” Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group chief marketing officer and head of Corporate Social Responsibility, said. “We’ve shared our expertise on high-performance materials, features and sewing techniques, and we learned a lot. I’m sure we’ll continue to explore new challenges, broaden our horizons and build new scenarios together.”

The spacesuit is on view to the public at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan until Oct. 31.

Fashion Island hosts the 13th annual StyleWeekOC, in partnership with the Newport Beach Film Festival 

The 13th annual StyleWeekOC in partnership with the Newport Beach Film Festival took place at Fashion Island earlier this month

The multi-day event ran Oct. 16-20 and kicked off with a standing-room-only Q&A featuring NYT bestselling author and TV personality Stassi Schroeder, who shared insights from her new book, You Can’t Have It All. The discussion, moderated by Emmy Award-winning Canadian TV personality Keltie Knight, was followed by a book signing.

Next up was a panel headlined by Academy Award-nominated costume designer Arianne Phillips. In conversation with Anna Wyckoff, Phillips reflected on her illustrious career in both fashion and film. Before the panel, actress Aubrey Plaza presented Phillips with the Creative Visionary Award, recognizing her extraordinary impact on costume design.

The day also included exclusive shopping parties at Fashion Island’s top contemporary boutiques, along with activations at Good American, Paige and Veronica Beard. Neiman Marcus, meanwhile, presented its Art of Fashion Show, offering a preview of the season’s hottest luxury trends.

The following day, Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood was honored with the Career Achievement Award in Costume Design. Atwood’s influence in cinematic storytelling was celebrated during a special Q&A and costume display from Beetlejuice and Masters of the Air, offering attendees a behind-the-scenes look at her iconic creations.

Finally, the legendary Bob Mackie, a nine-time Emmy Award-winning designer, took the stage for a special event, titled Bob Mackie and Friends, alongside Carol Burnett and TCM’s Dave Karger. The session celebrated Mackie’s career in fashion and entertainment, highlighting his unforgettable collaborations and contributions to both industries.

StyleWeekOC is a multi-day fashion event at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, featuring runway shows, panel discussions and exclusive in-store shopping experiences. This year was the 13th annual StyleWeekOC. In partnership with the Newport Beach Film Festival, it highlights the latest in fashion, film and culture, bringing together celebrities, designers and style.

Grover Rad celebrates the launch of Collection 006: Mother Tree

L.A.-based brand Grover Rad celebrated the launch of Collection 006: Mother Tree with an intimate dinner at a private residence in Brentwood last Wednesday. 

Founder Lizzie Grover Rad was joined by guests including Chanel Stewart, Tania Sarin, Camilla Marcus, Casey Fremont, Claire Khodara, Angela Fink, CeCe Vu, Chelsea Nassib and Jasmin Larian Hekmat to toast the new collection.

Grover Rad’s Collection 006: Mother Tree takes a look at the elaborate web of life that thrives above and beneath the forest floor. The collection was inspired by the wisdom of the mother tree who nourishes her seedlings, communicating through intricate underground networks.

Through the use of prints, each piece is intended to be wearable art that sparks conversation. The imagery featured includes historical etchings and oil paintings, vintage photographs and Falling Leaves, the 2008 artwork by renowned British artist Jonathan Yeo (best known for his portrait of King Charles III). The prints dive into the history of logging, the devastating reality of deforestation and the environmental impact of forest fires.

Founded by Rad in 2022, the ready-to-wear brand was nominated to be an interim CFDA member in its inaugural year and, following the launch of the brand’s Collection 001, Wandering Womb, the Metropolitan Museum of Art acquired three pieces from the collection.

Victoria Beckham unveils her latest collaboration with Augustinus Bader

Last Tuesday Victoria Beckham and Charles Rosier, co-founder and CEO of Augustinus Bader, hosted an exclusive gathering in West Hollywood to celebrate the new Victoria Beckham x Augustinus Bader Concealer Pen. 

Guests included Beckham’s daughter Harper and son Cruz, along with Adrianna Bach, Ari Fournier, Cassandra Grey, Casey Fremont, Marianna Hewitt, Melanie Griffith and Nicole Williams English.

The evening showcased the revolutionary concealer pen, which promises to redefine daily beauty routines by providing exceptional coverage along with skincare benefits. Guests were treated to a selection of light bites while enjoying express skin consults and expert color-matching, marking a significant moment for both brands known for their commitment to excellence.

“My dream concealer is here,” Beckham said. “Created in partnership with Augustinus Bader, with a formula for effortlessly refined skin and the skincare benefits of TFC8, the Concealer Pen is a miracle product.”

Victoria Beckham Beauty first began collaborating with Augustinus Bader in November 2019 with the launch of her first skincare product, the Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturizer. The companies teamed up again on a Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum in February 2020.

Celebrity facialist Adeela Crown returns to the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Adeela Crown, the go-to “on-set” facialist for the film and TV industry, has returned for a third residence at the Waldorf Astoria La Prairie Spa in Beverly Hills.

For three weeks only, four exclusively created red-carpet treatments designed to firm, lift and revitalize skin will be available – this time in the privacy of the hotel’s spacious and opulent Hollywood Suite.

The residency will also showcase the new La Prairie Life Matrix Haute Rejuvenation Cream through a new treatment inspired by the moisturizer, which uses cutting-edge longevity science to amplify skin’s cellular health span and enhance the efficacy of its rejuvenation processes.

The Tailored Cellular Reset Facial (90 or 120 minutes) includes an in-depth skin analysis and a bespoke product selection tailored specifically to your skin needs. Personalized massage gestures for each area of the face amplify the transformative benefits of each selected product, offering a bespoke experience. The facial promises to strengthen the structure of the skin, increase collagen levels and densify tissue, creating a measurable and perceivable re-plumping effect.

Crown will be at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Hollywood Suite until Nov. 10 by by appointment only. Reservations can be made by calling 310-860-6740.

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The Skirball Cultural Center presents “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion”

The Skirball Cultural Center has debuted “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion,” a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring the remarkable life and work of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. The exhibit includes a selection of items drawn from the DVF archives along with ephemera, fabric swatches, media pieces and information on the artist’s philanthropic work.

The exhibition is organized into four sections, the first of which explores the origins of her iconic wrap dress through a selection of items and sculptures that showcase the inventiveness of the dress and its historical context.

Section two examines von Furstenberg’s bold designs, sources of inspiration and prints inspired by or made in collaboration with artists such as Jackson Pollock, Konstantin Kakanias and Andy Warhol. Also explored in this section is von Furstenberg’s deep personal connection to the theme of freedom. Having given birth to von Furstenberg just 18 months after she was liberated from a Nazi concentration camp, her mother referred to her as her “torch of freedom.” The theme of freedom is a unique part of von Furstenberg’s design ethos, epitomized in her wrap dress, which became a symbol of liberation. 

Section three, titled “The American Dream,” follows a 26-year-old von Furstenberg in 1972 with the launch of her brand and shows the remarkable success she achieved. Often serving as her own muse, the designer featured herself prominently in ad campaigns and marketing. In the early stages of her career, she traversed the United States to meet and help women try on her designs. This approach enabled her to develop a lasting connection with the public, listening to their aspirations and concerns and translating them into clothing that continues to resonate with women over half a century later. 

The final section, “WeAr(e)Able Stories,” encapsulates the power von Furstenberg gives to women through her brand and her advocacy.

“We are thrilled to bring this powerful exhibition to Los Angeles, showcasing not only von Furstenberg’s iconic designs but also her enduring message of female empowerment,” Skirball Cultural Center president and CEO Jessie Kornberg said. “Jewish connection to garment industries and needlepoint trades spans continents and generations. Past exhibitions like the retrospective on Rudi Gernreich or the textile art of Aram Han Sifuentes celebrated these connections. ‘Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion’ builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension – the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.”

“Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion” opened to the public on Thursday and will be on view through Aug. 31, 2025.

Loro Piana celebrates its centenary at its new Beverly Hills flagship boutique

Italian luxury brand Loro Piana celebrated its centenary and the opening of a new boutique on Rodeo Drive earlier this month.

A glamorous crowd including Michelle Williams, Kit Harrington, Jeremy Strong, Elizabeth Olsen, Ewan McGregor, Kerry Washington, Rob Lowe and Andrew Garfield turned out Oct. 10 to toast the LVMH-owned label’s new Los Angeles flagship. 

Laid out over three floors, the boutique is decorated with artworks by textile artist Sheila Hicks and features richly textured finishes and surfaces including silk carpets and raffia and silk wall coverings. The ground floor is dedicated to the women’s collections, accessories, footwear and ready-to-wear. The second floor is reserved for the men’s collections and footwear, including the Maison’s signature White Sole shoes. The top floor of the boutique has a stunning terrace and is for the exclusive use of clients who request private appointments.

After the opening party, guests were shuttled to the historic Beverly Estate, the former home of actress Marion Davies and William Randolph Hearst, for an al fresco dinner hosted by Loro Piana CEO Damien Bertrand and catered by chef Evan Funke.

The Loro Piana family began trading wool in the early 1800s in Trivero, Italy before Pietro Loro Piana founded the company in 1924. Today, the brand is the world’s largest cashmere processor. 

On the occasion of the Maison’s 100 years of history and heritage, Loro Piana will also release “Master of Fibres,” a book published by Assouline and written by Nicholas Foulkes that recounts the saga of the family of entrepreneurs. The book will be available in select Loro Piana stores and Assouline stores worldwide and on Assouline.com beginning Nov. 21.

Clare Waight Keller designs a jewelry collection for Reformation 

Los Angeles-based sustainable fashion brand Reformation debuted its first jewelry collection in partnership with fashion designer Clare Waight Keller on Wednesday. 

The collection draws inspiration from the surrealist movement and the city’s influence on American authors and artists of the era like Ernest Hemingway while featuring tasteful Art Deco details updated for the modern woman.

The 10-style assortment includes earrings, bracelets and necklaces made with recycled 24-karat gold vermeil, 925 sterling silver and semi-precious stones like pearls and jade. The collection is intended to feel both heirloom-worthy and wearable today. 

The capsule was shot on model and actress Dree Hemingway and draws inspiration from Hemingway’s “A Moveable Feast” and Paris’ deep influence on American artists and writers throughout the 1920s. 

Keller has served as the artistic director for a number of luxury fashion houses and brands, including Chloé and Givenchy, where she famously designed Meghan Markle’s wedding dress. The British stylist and fashion designer was named creative director of Uniqlo in September.

A curated range of clothing from Reformation will be available to perfectly complement the accessories. Clare Waight Keller for Reformation will be available on Reformation.com and in select Reformation stores.

Gap teams up with Cult Gaia for a holiday collaboration

Gap and L.A.-based brand Cult Gaia have released a 35-piece collection of women’s and kids’ apparel that infuses Gap’s most loved essentials with Cult Gaia’s modern, sculptural influences.

The Gap × Cult Gaia collection features a range of holiday-ready styles that inspire inner confidence and individuality. From sleek outerwear to mini slip dresses, the collection adds modern twists like chain-link detailing and gold hardware to classic designs made using the finest luxurious fabrics.

Standout pieces include the Denim Bustier ($88), coordinating Leather Pants ($498) and Jacket ($498), the Backless Classic Shirt ($88), and the Vegan Fur Coat ($328). Gap lends its signature arch logo typeface to read “GAIA,” which is emblazoned across a Baseball Cap ($35) and Cropped Logo Sweatshirt ($78) to reflect a celebration of the two brands.

“Reimagining Gap’s classic icons through Cult Gaia’s lens has been an amazing journey. The collaboration brought together Gap’s classics and everyday wearability with Cult Gaia’s sculptural and artistic approach, merging our two distinct creative forces,” Jasmin Larian Hekmat, founder and designer of Cult Gaia, said. “Each piece in this collection is thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity, blending art and function in a way that feels unique and timeless.”

Founded in 2012 and designed, Cult Gaia pieces are created to be works of art that are functional enough for everyday wear. The Gap × Cult Gaia collection is available now on Gap.com and at select Gap stores.

Johnny Was and Lily Aldridge celebrate a new Sasson collaboration in West Hollywood

Last Thursday, California-based lifestyle brand Johnny Was and supermodel Lily Aldridge celebrated the launch of the brand’s collaboration with iconic denim brand Sasson. The exclusive cocktail event at Petit Ermitage in Los Angeles was hosted by Aldridge, who stars as the face of the campaign. 

Johnny Was welcomed notable guests dressed in styles from the collaboration including Ines de Ramon, Nikki Reed, Josephine Skriver and Shanina Shaik, among others. Guests mingled on the private pool deck while enjoying specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with live music by Lily’s sister, Ruby Aldridge.  

The Johnny Was x Sasson collection features a blended assortment of eight denim styles including three denim shirts, a jean jacket, a denim maxi skirt, and three jean silhouettes — wide leg, flared and straight leg. Johnny Was has also released a capsule of ready-to-wear essentials including tees and tops that can be styled with the new denim offerings.  

Founded in 1987, Johnny Was has designed clothes that transcend cultures, defy trends and embody a bohemian spirit rooted in California dreaming. Renowned for artisan-inspired stitch work and luxe fabrications, the Johnny Was collection spans ready-to-wear, including signature kimonos, activewear, resort wear, home decor, gifts and more. 

Sasson Jeans, the denim brand known for revolutionizing the fashion industry with its iconic designs and high quality craftsmanship, marks its return in 2024. Founded in the late 1970s by Paul Guez, Sasson Jeans became a household name, synonymous with innovation, style and comfort. By the 1980s, the brand was the go-to denim brand for celebrity talent. 

The Johnny Was x Sasson Collection is available for purchase online and at Johnny Was retail stores nationwide.

SPRWMN fêtes its new collection with a starry dinner at the Chateau Marmont 

Ambre Dahan, founder of SPRWMN (pronounced super woman), hosted an intimate dinner at the Chateau Marmont to celebrate the new FW24 collection earlier this month.

Guests in attendance Oct. 9 included Amber Valetta, Carolyn and Dylan Blue Murphy, Courteney Cox, Michelle Monaghan, Malin Ackerman, Monet Mazur, Rachel Zoe, Rebecca Gayheart, Anita Ko, Jenni Kayne, Jessica Paster and Liat Baruch.

Founded in 2016, the L.A.-based brand is known for its stretchy French plongé leather and suede pieces, cashmere and loungewear. Dahan previously served as design director of Joe’s Jeans before founding a fine jewelry line called Ambre Victoria.

The new collection includes luxury essentials including tailored blazers, leather pieces and stylish separates for both daily wear and special occasions in rich, warm tones such as deep reds, dark greens, blues and classic black, as well as earthy hues such as camel and chocolate brown. 

“I wanted to create a fit that would make women feel strong and beautiful, so they could go about their day feeling like a SPRWMN,” Dahan said.

Guests, who all sported pieces from the new collection, were treated to a family-style dinner of caesar salad, spaghetti bolognese and broccolini followed by fresh berries and cream before leaving with a limited edition leather tote bag. 

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