October 29th, 2014 at 10:00 am
Since opening its Beverly Hills luxury department store in 1994, Barneys New York has been a staple for the fashion-forward residents of Southern California. But like fashion, design trends change and a fresh perspective is needed to stay current. Steven Harris Architects was called upon to bring that fresh perspective to the recent renovation of the Beverly Hills location. Both the first and fifth floors have experienced a chic remodel. Included in the beauty department makeover is a new location on the lower level featuring 9,000 square feet of cosmetics, the addition of Crème de La Mer and Mila Moursi spa treatment rooms, and a Blow Bar by Valery Joseph.
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October 24th, 2014 at 2:00 pm
The Charitable Foundation has donated $10,000 to support foster children, who on average live in seven homes during their lifetimes.
In addition, The Foundation is “adopting” Boy 5A, a statue of a 4-year-old who represents the more than 20,000 children currently in the Los Angeles County foster-care system. The hybrid fiberglass-material statue stands four feet tall and was created by Pasadena sculptor and visual artist protégé Matthew “Scout” Segotta. It will be on display at seven public spaces for seven weeks around the county to represent the seven homes of a foster child. (more…)
October 24th, 2014 at 10:00 am
To show appreciation for their contributions to the L.A. Chapter, The Charitable Foundation is partnering with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties and Pickford Escrow to host a fun-filled day at the Los Angeles Zoo for agents, employees and donors. The event takes place on November 15 from 10 a.m. until closing and will include free goodie bags for the children, breakfast and an opportunity to visit the Zoo’s newest exhibit, “Rainforest of the Americas.”
The event is being made possible in part due to the L.A. Chapter’s business level sponsorship of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association. “We are proud that we have been able to contribute resources to the zoo and their programs for over 10 years,” said Natalie Hill, foundation manager. “I would like to thank everyone at the zoo for making this happen, especially Jan Frazier, director of corporate and foundation relations.” (more…)
October 23rd, 2014 at 11:30 am
It seems like a complete no-brainer that Mara Hoffman, the New York-based designer best known for her swimsuit collection, should make the move to California. Her psychedelic, colorful designs seem to sing the anthem of a perfect beachside day. For those of us with our fingers crossed, our Southern Californian dream came true this past September when Hoffman went bicoastal by opening a design studio in Los Angeles.
Hoffman’s swimwear is already produced in L.A., so the move was a logical one. In a Los Angeles Times article, Hoffman said, “I want to have a home in L.A. that resembles what we’ve built in New York and translates our brand to the side of the country where the clothes are being worn more.” (more…)
October 20th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
When:
October 26, 2014 – November 16, 2014 6:00 PM
Price: $55 per guest
Event Phone Number: 323.655.6277
Where:
Lucques
8474 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood CA 90069
What:
Lucques, the flagship restaurant owned by Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne, presents three special dinners inspired by the new fall cookbooks by Jean-Pierre and Denise Moullé, long-time Chef of Chez Panisse; Gabrielle Hamilton of Prune; and Charles Phan of The Slanted Door.
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