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Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:39:00 GMT

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HOT PANTS

If you dare to wear the "are-you-sure-those-count-as-shorts?" versions, pair them with a loose top to avoid the leotard look.
Asos $35

A bold choice for a night out
Louis Vuitton

Casadei T-strap

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BUTTERFLIES

Dressier than running shorts, they're cut high on the sides to give the illusion of longer legs.
Clover Canyon $125

A sporty, futuristic silhouette
Balenciaga

Matisse booties

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SHORT SHORTS

These look demure with a blouse, preppy with a tee, or sultry with a crop top.
Alice + Olivia $176

A cooler option than the sundress
Dolce & Gabbana

Pierre Hardy platforms

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SKIMMERS

Longer shorts can work for the office with a blazer and heels, then transition into night with a lacy top and chunky shoes.Kate Spade $198

An easy day-to-evening look
Carven

Giuseppe Zanotti wedges

Guess Again

By Linda Immediato — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:23:00 GMT

Who could forget those ad campaigns? In an era awash in neon, Paul Marciano presented the most beautiful women of the ’80s—Claudia Schiffer, Eva Herzigova, Anna Nicole Smith—in evocative black-and-white photos wearing Guess jeans and not much else.

Along with his three brothers, Paul reignited the designer jeans craze with the 1982 “Marilyn”—a stonewashed, high-waisted version with ankle zippers. That, along with the “Claudia” corset, the “Anna” boyfriend tee, and the “Drew” distressed shorts modeled by Drew Barrymore in the ’90s, are among the archive pieces being rereleased for the limited-edition 30th-anniversary capsule collection. It’s available this month at select Guess boutiques.

Marciano, some of whose most iconic Guess ads appear below, talked with us about setting up shop in L.A., the inspiration for the brand’s evergreen campaign, and the man who wouldn’t kiss Claudia Schiffer.

Did you always want to work in fashion? 
Not really. I left school early. At 16 I started to work in clubs as a DJ. I spun a lot of R&B—you know, Otis Redding, Kool and the Gang, Ray Charles. I had to have two jobs because I couldn’t make a living DJ-ing, so during the day I was a salesman in a jeans store. Eventually my brothers and I went into business making ties.

Why ties? 
It was the easiest thing to do—one size, one style, and we were making them with leftover fabric from fabric stores and paying a fraction of the price. From there we moved to women’s [clothing]. We made one style: a peasant blouse, white, one size, one color; then the wrap dress, same thing, using leftover fabric, one size, and one style. Then we started to make jeans in the south of France in Marseille.

What was your first impression of Los Angeles when you arrived in 1977? 
It was unreal. It all looked exactly like the TV shows we had in France—Charlie’s Angels, Dirty Harry, Starsky and Hutch—exactly like that, beaches, palm trees, and the houses! The size of homes were unreal to us. We never saw houses like that back home. And the girls…and girls…and girls! We were all single, I was 24 years old, and I’ll let you make up the rest. It didn’t take us long to decide this is where we were going to stay. We came for two weeks and never left.

What inspires your award-winning ads? 
For years it has always been the same actresses who inspire me: Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot, Marilyn Monroe. It has never changed.

Why shoot in black and white? 
Simple: To be different. Shooting in black and white is not helpful for clothing; you can’t see it as well and it was a big risk, but I wanted the ads to reflect my passion for old movies, especially Italian movies and Fellini.

What was your most memorable photo shoot? 
We shot Claudia [Schiffer] in 1988. It was her first campaign. We had discovered her. We were shooting in Memphis, Tennessee, with Ellen [Von Unwerth], and we had hired guys there to be male models. One refused to kiss her. He said, ‘No, I cannot kiss her. I am married. I have four kids, and I am a Mormon.’ I asked him, ‘Do you know how many men would die to kiss Claudia Schiffer?’ The guy looked exactly like Clint Eastwood: tall, blue eyes. We put Claudia in his arms, and he held her around the waist, but he would not kiss her.

Where did you discover Anna Nicole Smith? 
I met Anna in New York. She brought in her kid, Daniel, for a children’s campaign. I was blown away by her presence. She was larger than life, just magnificent. She was Anita Ekberg in La Dolce Vita. We set up a shoot in San Antonio with her that day.

Describe the L.A. Woman as you see her. 
In London, New York, and Shanghai, career supersedes all priorities, and women in those cities sacrifice a lot of personal stuff. Here in L.A. most women have a very strong balance between life and work. It’s a very healthy attitude.

What makes a woman sexy? 
She doesn’t have to be the perfect model with a C cup and 26-inch waist. A woman can be sexy with her attitude, her hair, her makeup or no makeup, just with the way she puts herself together and the way she moves.

Estelle Lefebure, 1986
Claudia Schiffer, 1989
Claudia Schiffer, 1989
Claudia Schiffer, 1990
Claudia Schiffer, 1990
Eva Herzigova, 1991
Claudia Schiffer, 1991
Claudia Schiffer, 1991
Shana Zadrick, 1991
Karen Mulder and Shana Zadrick, 1991
Eva Herzigova, 1992
Anna Nicole Smith, 1992
Eva Herzigova, 1992
Eva Herzigova, 1992
Drew Barrymore, 1993
Laetitia Casta, 1997
Josie Maran, 1997
Adriana Lima and Chris Oprysk, 2000
Amber Heard, 2011
Claudia Schiffer, 2011

All photographs courtesy Guess

A Field Guide to Tomboy Style

By Linda Immediato — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:21:00 GMT

Coco Chanel, Katharine Hepburn, and Diane Keaton were sartorial feminists who defied convention with their slacks, vests, and ties. L.A. writer Lizzie Garrett Mettler pays homage to them in her new book, Tomboy Style (Rizzoli), in which she defines seven archetypes

The Adventuress

has a heart-fluttering drive for excitement. She’s the war correspondent dodging bullets, the angler battling rapids. Shops: REI, Feal Mor, Orvis The Ideal: Ginger Rogers
The Girl Next Door

comes by her wholesome confidence naturally. She does handstands in the pool and washes her car in bare feet in the driveway. Shops: Gap, Converse, American Apparel The Ideal: Ali MacGraw
The Sophisticate

exudes a glamorous androgyny. She proves that a woman can be much sexier in a tuxedo than in a gown. Shops: Paul Smith, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein The Ideal: Marlene Dietrich
The Rebel

doesn’t follow a dress code. She burned her bra, disdains hair dryers, and started a punk band. Shops: Levi’s, thrift and military surplus stores The Ideal: Patti Smith
The Naturalist

sees trees as ladders and would never get a mani-pedi. Her outfits are dictated by Mother Nature. Shops: Anthropologie, RTH The Ideal: Tilda Swinton
The Jock
is all about competition. She’s not afraid to slide into second base or head a soccer ball, no matter what she’s wearing. Shops: The Running Store, Lululemon The Ideal: French sailor Florence Arthaud
The Prep

is educated and sporty. She feminizes masculine pieces to create a traditional look that never goes out of style. Shops: Brooks Brothers, GANT, and her boyfriend’s (or husband’s) closet The Ideal: Princess Caroline of Monaco

Illustrations by Anand Duncan. Graphics by Rebecca Kirkman and Byron Regej

Stay Cool

By Linda Immediato — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:40:00 GMT

SING THE BLUES
Diesel’s new “Krooley” slim-fit all-cotton jeans are stiff enough to handle a big cuff. Pair with Chuck Taylor All Stars for a classic ’50s look. $180 at diesel.com.

FOLD ’EM
With denim and lightweight cotton, aim for a thin, two-inch roll. Heavier material calls for a thicker three-inch cuff (just below the ankle to avoid going full Urkel).

GO ALL-AMERICAN
Last year Twilight beefcake Kellan Lutz launched Abbot + Main, a Venice-inspired collection of casual basics (lots of tees and hoodies). V-neck, $42 at Bloomingdale’s.

Photograph by Jason Shin. Illustrations by Brown Bird Design.

The Fad Hatter

By Linda Immediato — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:13:00 GMT

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THE BUCKET

This ultracasual accessory isdesigned
to maximize sun protection, while two metal eyelets on each side keep you cool. Lacoste $35

Consider teaming it
with capris, shorts, or anything sporty.

GILLIGAN

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The Trilby

Once the rich man's fedora, the trilby has a shorter brim (angled upward in back) and a lower crown than its counterpart J. Crew $40

Top off a linen or lightweight suit for a timeless silhouette.

FRANK SINATRA

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The Panama

Originally from Ecuador, this traveler's companion can be rolled up and stuffed into a weekend bag. Tommy Bahama $108

This versatile fair-
weather hat can be
dressed up or down.

TEDDY ROOSEVELT

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The Porkpie

Popular with the jazz crowd, the porkpie was typically made of brown or green felt and has a cylindrical crown. Rag & Bone $125

You'll hit the
right groove with a laid-back ensemble.

LESTER YOUNG

Photogrpahs by second row (From Left): Woolrich Woolen Mills, Marni, Steven Alan, Issey Miyake; third row (From Left): Everett Collection (4)

In the Pink

By Linda Immediato — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:52:00 GMT

Photograph by Albert Sanchez

Known for her fuchsia locks, chunky Lucite jewelry, and nostalgic collections featuring Barbie and Hello Kitty that are sold worldwide, Tarina Tarantino has never shied away from the bold statement. Long before downtown was in revival mode, she was manufacturing jewelry and accessories in a rented space. But she’d always hoped to own a building to house each facet of her ever-expanding > business. She already had a name for it—the Sparkle Factory—and her eye was on a seven-story bastardized Gothic revival at Broad-way and 9th Street.

“We looked at so many turnkey places,” says her husband and business partner, Alfonso Campos. “But for Tarina it had to be L.A., it had to be downtown, and it had to be this building.” “This building” was the original location of L.L. Burns’s Western Costume Company, which Tarantino had passed on her way to work and fallen in love with. “My great-grandmother, my grandmother, and my mother used to come downtown to shop, and they would talk about all the beautiful stores and the opulence,” says Tarantino. “You look down the street now and it’s hard to imagine, but the buildings are still there.”

Thanks in part to Bringing Back Broadway, an initiative that provides financial incentives to renovate vacant storefronts and commercial spaces, Tarantino, who purchased the building in 2007, can now afford to remodel it. By this fall her manufacturing and retail operations will be under one roof, and down the line she plans to add a salon, an art gallery, and locally made products that include furniture and home accessories. “We feel a tremendous responsibility to bring the building back to its former glory and give something to the community, not just a retail space,” says Tarantino. “We may be calling it the Sparkle Factory, but don’t expect the floor to be covered in Swarovski crystals. To me, sparkle is more than a shiny object—it’s a state of mind. It’s about optimism.”

Broadway Bound: Coming Soon

Ace Hotel
The hipster home away from home will occupy the old United Artists Theatre building at 9th.

Ross Dress For Less
The chain plans to set up shop in the historic Woolworth’s building between 7th and 8th.

UMAMIcatessen
Adam Fleischman is opening his restaurant/deli in the Orpheum Lofts at 9th.

Grin and Bare It

By Linda Immediato — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:23:00 GMT

Designers have long been fond of sending models traipsing down catwalks in various states of undress. This season, however, flashing may have reached an all-time high as collections ranging from Alexander McQueen to Valentino featured see-through frocks, tops, and skirts.
For the anti-exhibitionist the trend can seem daunting—unless you’re Lady Gaga, you’re not about to leave the house wearing nothing but your skivvies. To brave the transparent tide, just think of these delicate pieces as layers: Throw a lace dress over a slim-fitting top and skinny jeans in a contrasting color or over another dress. (Make sure the bottom layer is fitted so that it doesn’t bunch up.) And you can always enlist the help of a few forgotten modesty staples (see below).

1. THE BODYSUIT

The short one-piece pairs well with gauzy skirts and dresses regardless of hem length, while the full-body versions add drama to longer pieces.

2. THE CAMI

If this item isn’t in your arsenal, it should be. The camisole is indispensable under blazers and low-cut blouses.

3. THE SLIP

Forget the beige satin numbers of your youth and go for full and half slips in vibrant colors and prints.

Hard Candy

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:50:00 GMT

1. Chain Gang

Vionnet yellow stone necklace with Swarovski crystals; $735 at Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211.
2. Mod SQUAD

Marni plastic disk earrings; $280 at Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
3. Solid State

Kara Ross rose quartz ring with rhodochrosite inset and pavé white sapphires; $850 at Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900.
4. Costume Ball

Mawi imitation rhodium drop earrings with faux gems; $632 at mawi.co.uk.
5. Space Age

Fenton “Raleigh” cuff; $600 at Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400.

Denim Gets Loud

By Linda Immediato — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:28:00 GMT

The Graphics

Rule of thumb: Noise below, quiet above. A solid top with layered fabric keeps things interesting.



Blouse: Erin Fetherston; $275 at Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900. Shoes Jeremy Scott; $600 at Opening Ceremony, West Hollywood, 310-652-1120.		Jeans: "A Day in Paradise" by Mother; $250 at Curve, L.A., 310-360-8008.

The BRIGHTS

Neon can be rough on the retinas. Dial it down with a patterned tunic in the same color family.



Dress: Jeremy Scott; $525 at Opening Ceremony, West Hollywood, 310-652-1120. Shoes “Yang” by Eric Rutberg; $295 at Gregory’s/ Fred Segal, West Hollywood, 323-655-9500.		Jeans: “Neon Yellow” by AG; $159 at AG, Beverly Hills, 310-275- 2621.

The Florals

Impressionistic prints hold up against simple designs like polka dots in a coordinating hue.



Blouse: Alice + Olivia, $253 at Alice + Olivia, L.A., 310-247-0120. Shoes Anna Sui, special order at 212-941-8406.		Jeans: “Kauai Floral” by 7 for All Mankind; $189 at 7 for All Mankind, Santa Monica, 310-393-2527.

Soft Focus

By Linda Immediato — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

bold arches

With an angled brow brush, apply a liquid brow liner, such as Make Up For Ever's Waterproof Eyebrow Corrector, using upward strokes. Finish by brushing with a brow comb.

Purple Gaze

Use a sheer lavender shadow to brighten eyes without coming on too strong. For a softer take on the traditional cat eye, instead of black choose a green-blue shade like Dolce & Gabbana’s Intense Kohl Pencilin peacock.

Pale pout

Pastel lips in peaches, mauves, and baby pinks—like Dior Addict Lip Polishin #002 Fresh Expert—never look drab, no matter your skin tone.

Crown Jewel

Coronet braids in four easy steps

For best results, start with freshly washed hair that’s been blown dry with a large round brush

step 1: Part Create a horizontal side part, starting behind one ear and ending halfway across the back of the head. Begin an inverted French braid behind the ear at the top of the part.

step 2: Braid Continue braiding, sticking close to the hairline as you add hair to the three braid sections while working your way to the opposite ear.

step 3: finish Secure crown braid behind the opposite ear. With the remaining hair, make a second inverted French braid, beginning at the base of the part.

step 4: Finesse Keep braiding until all the hair is incorporated. Secure the end with a silicone elastic band, and pin the braid into a messy bun.

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Short Stories

1

HOT PANTS

2

BUTTERFLIES

3

SHORT SHORTS

4

SKIMMERS

Guess Again

A Field Guide to Tomboy Style

The Adventuress

The Girl Next Door

The Sophisticate

The Rebel

The Naturalist

The Jock

The Prep

Stay Cool

The Fad Hatter

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THE BUCKET

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The Trilby

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The Panama

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The Porkpie

In the Pink

Grin and Bare It

1. THE BODYSUIT

2. THE CAMI

3. THE SLIP

Hard Candy

1. Chain Gang

Vionnet yellow stone necklace with Swarovski crystals; $735 at Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211.

2. Mod SQUAD

Marni plastic disk earrings; $280 at Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900

3. Solid State

Kara Ross rose quartz ring with rhodochrosite inset and pavé white sapphires; $850 at Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900.

4. Costume Ball

Mawi imitation rhodium drop earrings with faux gems; $632 at mawi.co.uk.

5. Space Age

Fenton “Raleigh” cuff; $600 at Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400.