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Words by DAVID NASH and ELIZABETH VARNELL
LOS ANGELES
For Richly Hued Parisian Style, Head to The Grove
The sustainable ready-to-wear line from Paris is adding a second Los Angeles location for the cape-like tailored coats, cozy knits, and boots designed at its Rue du Bac offices. SÉZANE, the B-Corp company founded by Morgane Sézalory, is installing its fall essentials from suede trench coats to softly-knitted cardigans to Gary leather bucket and crossbody Lou bags—all in deep autumnal hues—inside an ephemeral shop designed to resemble a Paris apartment. The edit of favored West Coast staples, including GOTS-certified denim lands alongside gold-plated recycled brass earrings, rings, and bracelets, as well as bold resin designs. Ankle boots, loafers, flats and sandals are all crafted to traverse everything from the Malibu Pier and to the Hollywood Hills. There’s a limited-edition California-exclusive T-shirt on offer as well. 189 The Grove Dr., L.A.; sezane.com. E.V.
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POINT REYES
Where Centuries-Old Artistry Meets Modern Craftsmanship
Cultures and artistic practices collide as BLUNK SPACE presents Daichiro Shinjo and Jonathan Cross, a dual exhibition showcasing Okinawa-based Shinjo’s latest shodō ink paintings alongside Wonder Valley–based Cross’s new ceramic works. The tête-à-tête of traditional art forms bridges time and distance through material, form, and process. Taught by his grandfather from an early age, Shinjo carries Japanese calligraphy forward through his own expression of organic, rounded, and bold gestures with new works on paper and two large paintings on canvas. Cross, on the other hand, engages in a quiet dialogue with the land by digging his own clay, shaping balanced forms, and firing in a wood kiln in the heart of the Mojave. The result is a selection of everyday objects — plates, platters, planters, and large floor works — that reflect his experimental approach to utility. The joint endeavor is as much a meditative gesture as it is an investigation of tradition and history. Sept. 6–Oct. 18; open Fri.–Sat., 11–5, or by appointment. 1101 CA-1, No. 5, Point Reyes Station; blunkspace.com. D.N.
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LOS ANGELES
A Citywide Design Event Celebrates Creatives on Home Turf
Bringing together design studios, shops, installations, and much, much more, LOS ANGELES DESIGN WEEKEND returns for a four-day celebration of the city’s captivating design scene. Organized by some of L.A.’s top creatives — like event founder Holland Denvir, Project Room’s Isaac Resnikoff, and industrial designer Jordan Cammarata — and with generous financial support from Fulcrum Arts, the citywide happening is a progressive community experience set in a variety of neighborhoods, including Little Tokyo, Glassell Park, Frogtown, Highland Park, Silver Lake, and Los Feliz. Each bite-size contingent is explorable on foot, by bike, or via carpool, and is thoughtfully mapped so you can explore one neighborhood for a few hours before moving to the next on each day’s itinerary. Mingle with fellow aesthetes, meet designers in their studios, and see new works defining L.A.’s ever-evolving creative landscape. Sept. 26–29. ladesignweekend.com. D.N.
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HEALDSBURG
A Foodie-First Resort Cultivates the Best of Sonoma
Leave it to Michelin-starred chef Charlie Palmer and Christopher Hunsberger, the former North American president of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, to conceive APPELLATION HEALDSBURG, a culinary-first, 108-key boutique resort from the pair’s newly formed hotel brand, Appellation. The “where town meets the vineyard” destination is a reflection of Sonoma County’s rich culture of food and wine that includes two signature dining concepts: Folia Bar & Kitchen and Andys Beeline Rooftop (complete with panoramic valley views). Spread across two distinct areas, the agrarian-style resort was designed in collaboration with architect John Hill and EDG Design. Each room or suite, with its earthy green and golden-hued interiors, includes a balcony that overlooks vineyards or one of two pools: the adults-only Serenity Pool or the Foss Pool. Woven together by meandering paths dotted with mature native trees and lush culinary gardens, the eight-and-a-half-acre property is also home to the Terroir Spa, which offers bespoke wellness treatments and a state-of-the-art fitness center. 101 Dovetail Ln., Healdsburg, 707-723-2000; appellationhotels.com. D.N.
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NAPA
Sizzle Me This: Thomas Keller’s Burger Joint Is Back
Fast, casual, and Michelin-pedigreed, chef Thomas Keller’s seasonal pop-up BURGERS & HALF BOTTLES returns to Napa Valley with a nostalgic nod to comfort food. The slim menu of mouthwatering classics includes grilled American Wagyu hamburgers and aged white cheddar cheeseburgers, spicy buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches, and Maine lobster rolls — all served on homemade brioche buns with a side of crinkle-cut fries. Wines by the half-bottle include whites and reds from local favorites such as Mayacamas, Stag’s Leap, Paul Hobbs, The Mascot, and Keller’s own label, Modicum. 
There’s also beer on tap from Russian River Brewing Company served out of a vintage, specially modified 1965 Volkswagen Brew Bus. For dessert, order the It’s Ours ice cream sandwich, made using Bouchon Bakery’s TKO cookie, for a truly decadent treat. Open through October 31, Wed.–Sun., 12–6 p.m. 6518 Washington St., Yountville, 707-944-8037; burgersandhalfbottles.com. D.N.
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IN PARTNERSHIP
L’AGENCE Voyages Toward Adventure This Fall
Life on the go and the restless spirit of adventure is the inspiration for L’AGENCE’s Fall 25 collection, which is rife with menswear influences on everything from herringbone blazers and trousers to vegan leather skirts and paisley ponchos. Titled Romantic Voyage, the looks — first shown in Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall — blend slinky sequin skirts and maxi dresses with evening looks inspired by tuxedos, and practical necessities like trench coats and barrel-leg denim ideal for departure and arrival terminals. Fedoras and croc-embossed belts pull together separates, part of a head-to-toe wardrobe meant to travel from the airport to a gala and from the shore to an alfresco dinner or conference room meeting. Founded by Jeff Rudes and Ron Herman, the line has long been a blend of Southern California ease combined with a refined Parisian nonchalance, and these silhouettes carry the idea forward with paisley, floral, and leopard prints alongside deep-hued tones of brown, port, and black. Fashion director Tara Rudes-Dann points to the allure of adventure as inspiration for looks adorned with buttons, fabrics, and embroideries found amid global destinations that also nod to the line’s expansions abroad. 371 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-356-0422; 8436 Melrose Pl., L.A., 323-546-0321; 3900 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu, 424-644-2248; lagence.com.
September 2025
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