Originals

ASSIA WEBSTER

Occupation: International Director of PR and Marketing MY STYLE: Class meets rock & roll. I love Thomas Wylde, Chapurin, John Richmond, Christian Louboutin. At home, it’s maximalist and eclectic—my husband, Stephen, collects stuffed animals and glass fish, so we manage to fill up every space! I LOVE LONDON BECAUSE: London has so much to offer from every …

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MIRIAM DOMINGUEZ GUERRA

OCCUPATION: Owner of MyWalls interior design firm MY STYLE: Modern with a twist of elegance and simplicity, like old military trousers with a high-heel shoe. I love Stella McCartney, Lanvin, and Givenchy, but I also shop at Zara. At home, I’m drawn to natural colors, simple and elegant shapes, and designs with a touch of present and …

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MAGGIE BOLGER

OCCUPATION: Founder and owner of Maggie & Rose MY STYLE: I have a very eclectic style, and like to mix lots of different bits and pieces together. On most days, it comes down to what is clean and ironed! I LOVE LONDON BECAUSE: It’s the center of everything, travel is so easy, and we have the …

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CORA BISCHOFBERGER SHEIBANI

OCCUPATION: Owner and designer, Cora Sheibani fine jewelry MY STYLE: Young, modern—Alexander McQueen, The Gap, Alaïa. I LOVE LONDON BECAUSE: There are lots of parks and big playgrounds all over the city. The weather is mild here, and it is generally a safe city that’s unusually green for its size. The museums are plentiful and …

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ROSA DE LA CRUZ

OCCUPATION: Jewelry Designer, Rosa de la Cruz London MY STYLE IS: Classic and contemporary. My daytime look is Balenciaga jeans, a Chloé blouse and a pair of Roger Vivier or Lanvin flats. Stella McCartney, Chloé, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin and Miu Miu are my favorite designers. At home, we love contemporary works, (Christopher Wool, Kelley Walker, …

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Free City

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1139 North Highland Avenue , Hollywood, US Website: www.freecitysupershop.com Phone: 323 461 2226 Despite the company’s origins in Malibu, Free City’s flagship store operates from Hollywood, where shopping is enhanced by Breadbar bread, hand-pressed almond milk, KindKreme vegan ice cream, and Bike Friend cycles. We like to stop in and check out the new …

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AMY SWIFT CROSBY

OCCUPATION: Founder of Smarty MY STYLE: I dress more simply than I decorate. I love black and white, or a lot of solid color, but for home, I love a mismatched hodge-podge. If I dressed like my house, it would be old clothes with new accessories, or vice versa. I LOVE LOS ANGELES BECAUSE: We love …

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MARISSA KRAXBERGER

OCCUPATION: Head of Creative, Oscar de la Renta MY STYLE: I have often been teased for my love of lace and frills. At heart, I’m a born romantic, and I guess I’m lucky to work for Oscar, who loves lace (he’s the best at it, after all). I live by the rules of mixing and …

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Joan’s on Third

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 8350 West Third Street, Los Angeles, US Website: www.joansonthird.com Phone: 323 655 2285 Joan’s on Third is loved not only for its food, but its unbeatable people-watching. A marketplace that offers salads, sandwiches, charcuterie, baked goods, and other specialty food items (Jennifer Brandt is obsessed with the Chinese chicken salad), Joan’s is also one …

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Open Air Studios

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 2044 Glencoe Avenue, Venice, US Website: www.open-air-studios.com Phone: 310 390 2434 Each 10-week art class teaches children the basics of visual arts in a variety of media, including watercolors, clay, tempura, and acrylics. Students can also take focused classes on their particular interest, while also encouraging community service and social action from its students …

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