Jeff Lotman
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jeff Lotman, founder and CEO of Global Icons, the world’s largest independent full-service corporate brand licensing agency with offices in Los Angeles, Detroit, London and Hong Kong. He is also the owner of Fred Segal, Los Angeles’ iconic fashion brand.
An expert in branding, marketing and licensing, he has built an impressive career as a brand strategist. His clients include Lamborghini, Citroën, Opel, Vespa, Aprilia, USPS, Silk, Twinkies and Horizon Organic.
Yasu: From the Japanese Sea to Beverly Hills
Since 2019, chef Yasuhisa Ouchi offers a unique omakase experience in Beverly Hills. At the age of 17, chef Ouchi, an Osaka native, started learning the art of sushi. After exploring interests in art and graphic communication, he returned to his passion and perfected his culinary skills in contemporary sushi and in Edomae — sushi […]
Spa Calamigos: Malibu’s haven of peace
Nestled on 250 acres of ranch land, Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club is Malibu’s luxury eco-safe resort, owned and operated by the Gerson family since 1937. Surrounded by the Malibu mountains, Spa Calamigos is the perfect place to balance your mind, body and soul, with massages, skincare treatments, scrubs and cupping therapy. Among the […]
Orsa & Winston: Asian and Italian fusion of exquisite complexity
At Orsa & Winston, chef Josef Centeno serves inventive dishes that skillfully merge Japanese and Italian flavors, which earned him his first Michelin star. Next door to Bar Amá in Downtown Los Angeles — Centeno’s second restaurant that pays tribute to Tex-Mex cuisine, Orsa & Winston offers a nightly-changing 5-course tasting menu in an elegant, […]
Merois: Wolfgang Puck elevates fine fusion
With Merois, an Asian-inspired restaurant located on the stylish rooftop of the Pendry West Hollywood, famous Michelin star chef Wolfgang Puck is writing a new chapter on Sunset Boulevard, where he first opened the legendary Spago in 1982. 40 years later, the icon who redefined California cuisine passes the torch to his second son, Byron […]
Mírame: Elevating Mexican gastronomy
At Mírame, Michelin star chef Joshua Gil elegantly combines contemporary Mexican cuisine with a California sensibility. Through an inventive, daily changing menu, the chef makes you discover ingredient-driven, consciously motivated Mexican cuisine, honoring a rich heritage of bold flavors in a charming decor and warm atmosphere. With locally sourced products, the chef offers vibrant tastes […]
Mélisse: The ever-evolving, progressive culinary experience
At the intimate, 2 Michelin star, 14-seat Mélisse, chef Josiah Citrin offers a journey through different textures, flavors and cultures, where particular attention is paid to the harmony of food and wine: “The wine highlights the nuances and creativity of the food while the food brings out the nuances in the wine.” Using the most […]
LUPHIA & SPIRIT Almond: Artisanal almond creations
About 80% of the world’s almond supply come from California. Being both a gourmet delicacy and a nutrient-dense food, the almond provided Michael and Jun Sanders the inspiration to create LUPHIA and SPIRIT Almond. In 2017, Jun, who was born in Japan, and Michael, who spent his teenage and early adult years there, discovered a […]
Kreation Organic: Healthy ambitions
Fifteen years ago, Marjan Sarshar opened an organic café serving Mediterranean-Persian cuisine on Montana Avenue. She then expanded to juicing, detox programs and a line of take-away foods: salads, soups, vegan sushis, cookies, wellness powders and more. What started as a passion project to nurture her community by cold-pressing juices in her garage has become […]
Vacheron Constantin – Les Cabinotiers: Create your dream timepiece
Vacheron Constantin’s Les Cabinotiers is a department dedicated to the personalization of Grand Complication models and single-piece editions. The tradition dates back to the 18th century, when master-watchmakers were called “cabinotiers” and worked in ateliers bathed in natural light, known as cabinets and located on the top floors of Geneva’s buildings. In the hands of […]
