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 Lazaroff-Puck, who cooked at fine- dining restaurants in France, Spain and New York before managing Merois. And Wolfgang hands the reins with pride: “My dream is to look down from heaven and say: Oh my God, the kids are doing better than I did.” At Merois, Puck’s exquisite, modern California cuisine is based on French techniques and infused with flavors from Thailand, Singapore and Japan. The 11th-floor rooftop, designed by the acclaimed Martin Brudnizki, offers… READ MORE
Christian Louboutin: The Forbidden Shoe
This year, the brand celebrates its 30th anniversary. It all started in Paris, in the first arrondissement. Today, Christian Louboutin, leading French fashion designer, owns 70 stores across 46 countries… READ MORE
Fred Segal: Defining Los Angeles fashion for 60 years
With parents who worked multiple jobs, Frederick Segal grew up poor in Chicago. Working as a traveling shoe salesman and shining shoes in Venice Beach, Segal would observe people. He started developing a sense for what buyers wanted. In 1960, he was able to open Pants America, his first store located on Santa Monica Boulevard, which specialized in denim jeans and chambray shirts. Segal then opened his famous boutique on Melrose Avenue. Defining West Coast fashion… READ MORE
