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Letter from the
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Launch Party
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COVER STORY
The Magnicent World
of Lucy Liu
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Prohibition:
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CHIU-TI JANSEN
Publisher & Editor in Chief
Art Director
RAINE BASCOS
Editor
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Fashion Editor
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V.P. Sales & Marketing
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Classied Advertising Director
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FASHION, COCKTAIL RINGS
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STARGAZING IN HOLLYWOOD
VEGAS INDULGENCE:
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ELEVEN

LISA SEE: FROM SNOW
FLOWER AND THE SECRET
FAN TO CULTURAL
IDENTITIES
HOLLYWOOD & BEYOND

$5.99
Lucy Liu
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14 | SUMMER 2012
On the heel of the success of YUE Magazine, its widely anticipated
West Coast sibling LUO is born as a summer child. LUO is the rst
character of the Chinese rendition of Los Angeles luo-shan-ji, but
the magazine will cover Las Vegas and, eventually, San Francisco
for a complete West Coast swing. Chinese prince-poet Cao Zhi (192-
232 A.D.) immortalized Goddess Luo in his Nymph of Luo River,
which was also celebrated in numerous classical paintings.
Among the top American cities, no other is considered more a polar
opposite of New York. For starters, New Yorkers hang out with their
dogs, while Los Angeleans hang out with their cars. After getting my
Juris Doctorate degree, I decided that I had spent enough time on the
East Coast (New Haven and New York) and that I needed to dream
differently. So I headed west. Although my sojourn in Los Angeles
lasted barely one year, I have always associated my experiences with
driving around in my Mercedes with an open moon roof, listening to
Brahms piano concertos and Laula Pausinis Italian love songs.
For your sun-kissed California experience, you will need light out ts
and stylish timepieces that will look fabulous in any convertible. For
ladies, you will want to step out of that car with the perfect landing
of elegantly adorned feeta smashing choice from the shoe salons
in town. Later in the day, while you watch the sunset at a poolside
restaurant, dont forget to sport the in-your-face cocktail ring that you
just bought (or someone just bought for you) that afternoon on the spur
of reading LUO Magazine. Ohdont forget to order some Asian-
inspired California cuisine inventions.
Chiu-Ti Jansen, Publisher
publisher@LUOMagazine.com
Blessed with a Mediterranean climate conducive
to outdoor lming, Los Angeles is the birthing ground
of the American lm industry. During World War II,
writers, producers and actors exodus from Europe
made the city the converging point of glamour, intellect
and creativity. LUO takes you to a star trail of the
city that traces the footsteps of the silver screens most
alluring stars. And Oceans Eleven , with its two sequels, is
the perfect lens through which to tour Las Vegas, which
is a natural extension of Los Angeles for many of our
curious travelers.
Since the days of the silent movie The Curse of Quon Gwon
(1916), Chinese actors and actresses had endured more
than their fair share of stereotypes. Anna May Wong
(1905-1961), the rst Chinese American movie star, was
eternally trapped in either the domineering Dragon Lady or
demure Madame Buttery roles that she was known for. This did
not change much in the decades after Wongs passing. Lucy Lius
breakout role as a feisty Asian lawyer in Ally McBeal introduced fresh
air to the casting of Chinese actresses in Hollywood. On the cover
of the inaugural issue of LUO, the multi-talented Lucy embodies the
rich possibilities of negotiating between different cultural heritages
and identities.
LUOs readerwhether you are a traveler from China, a Chinese
American, or a luxury advertiser who is trying to attract Chinas
luxury shoppersis by de nition someone who is intrigued by the
experience of encountering the foreign. Los Angeles-based New York
Times best-selling writer Lisa See, Western-looking and one-eighth of
Chinese descent, has mesmerized many readers with her painstakingly
researched novels about the encounter between the old China and the
Western world. With her novel Snow Flower and the Secret Fan having
been adopted for the silver screen (starring Li Bingbing), her other
works, such as Shanghai Girls and Peony in Love, are also candidates for
movie productions. In an interview with LUO, Lisa shared with us
why and how she wrote about her Chinese characters experiencing
the foreign in the United States and how she experienced the
foreign during her many research trips to China.
It is a blessing to have more than one cultural identity.
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starred in blockbusters Charlies Angels, Kung Fu Panda and in indie
hits such as Detachment and Trouble with Bliss. The actress has been
increasingly busy during the past year. Her latest indie ick, The
Man with the Iron Fist , co-starring Russell Crowe, comes out in Oc-
tober. Liu also took a role on the TNT television series Southland
as Of cer Jessica Tang. In 2010, Liu acted in the successful run of
Broadways God of Carnage . And did we mention that she is a UNI-
CEF Ambassador?
On a Friday evening in March, we met with Lucy Liu at Petite
Abeille, a small cozy Belgian bistro in Flatiron. We spotted her across
a crowded room where she sat, enjoying a bowl of butternut squash
soup and hot tea. She was dressed modestly in a black sweater and
jeans. Her long black hair, almond-shaped eyes and high cheekbones
cast quite a graceful impression.
Hi, Im Lucy, she said, extending her hand to us. The truth is
that Lucy Liu is alluring, with a mix of vulnerability and strength.
Liu is unusually secluded and elegant for someone who works in
Hollywood. She was born in New York City and grew up in Jackson
Heights, Queens. She is of Chinese American descent, her mother
originally from Beijing and her father from Shanghai. Her family
spoke Mandarin at home and she did not learn English until the age
of ve. She was stressed during her high school years by the pres-
sure and intensity of her Chinese American parents. I think that my
whole life was a series of examsto go from there to then to see where
you fall into the line of the high schools. And then from high school
to see where you would fall into the line of colleges. She said that
when she was a sixteen-year-old student at Stuyvesant High School,
she was a mini-adult because of her self-taught independence. Her
typical day involved getting herself to school, preparing dinner for
herself and making sure everything was in order, because everyone
in her family worked. When you come home, its like youre living
two different lives. So youve got two different personalities. So you
struggle with yourself, and you dont know which one to really hold
on to. You dont know when to press the button and let the green but-
ton to go. Even then, Liu was the kind of young girl whose willpower
came from somewhere deep inside of her.
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Before her celebrity and success, Liu attended NYU, eventually

transferring and graduating from the University of Michigan. It was
during college that Lucy Liu embraced who she was; instead of step-
ping back, she began to immerse herself in her own Chinese culture.
I realized for the rst time that I had a free choice and I chose to
understand a little bit more about myself. That was the rst time that
I felt alive, that I was able to say Im really proud of who I am. Lius
newfound desire to learn, to discover and to explore Chinese culture
was the rst time that she could really appreciate and understand her
family heritage.
She decided that she wanted to be an actress after college. The
rst part of her career was rocky because she didnt know the busi-
ness of acting. It didnt help that Lius parents were not understand-
ing of her career choice. It was hard for them to acknowledge her
decision because of their fear and uneasiness about the world of
acting. During this time, Liu auditioned for roles while working in
part time jobs as a caterer, a hostess, a secretary and even a peddler
of T-shirts on Greene Street. The idea that I didnt know anything
or anyone in the business was really helpful because I just sort of
went. Somebody was just pulling me with a string and I was just
going, and I didnt have any fear about it. When you dont know,
anything is possible.
As Liu continued to eat her soup, we inquired about her early
days growing up as a Chinese American, which she thinks was both
a blessing and a curse. She didnt have all the opportunities that
others may have had because of her background and physical at-
tributes that limited her career path as an actress. But to Liu, there
are always ways to break the boundaries. When youre restrained
is when you really feel like you want to break out. And I think in
some ways that allows you to go outside of yourself. Lius career
path has been all about breaking the rules. And if I didnt do that,
if I followed what everyone else or what other people thought that I
should be doing, I would still be pulling a rickshaw.
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picts everything that she is not. Lius frst big break was landing
the part of the ill-tempered and vicious lawyer Ling Woo on Ally
McBeal. With this success, the media began to label Liu as a pio -
neer, taking on a role that was basically written for a Caucasian
or American person.
For me, the point is where am I going in terms of how far Im
pushing myself and how much Im allowing myself to do, be -
cause most people would just sayLets just keep doing physi -
cal stuff or Lets just keep doing action films. And you can do
that, but then thats all people want to do. I think its important
to say no, and lets do something like this even if no one sees it.
Youve got to feed yourself.
Her foray into Broadway, in God of Carnage , united Liu with the
talented Matthew Warchus and Oscar-nominated Janet McTeer.
I really love comedy more than I love anything else. It's the
most f un and very di f f i cul t . You have t o have t he ri ght t i mi ng
and all the synapses have to go off at once. In the independent
f ilms Detachment and Trouble with Bliss, Liu showed a great deal
of humanity. In Trouble with Bliss, her character was very fragile
and narrow-minded about what she wanted. In Detachment, she
played an over-sexed and off-kilter guidance counselor in the
public school system.
The spirited Liu is also a multiasker with a mix of eclectic hob -
bies. She has a passion for the arts and is an accomplished visual
artist in collage, painting and photography. The idea that I can
explore and try different things helps me to continue being cre -
ative. You continually have things that youre thinking about and
you want to channel and keep the fow going. And so to me, I like
being able to have that always with me. And whether Im in the
trailer or when Im not working on a show or on a flm, it makes
me feel complete.
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The waiter brings Liu more water for her tea and lights
the candle on the table. Her eyes shine with enthusiasm
through the candlelight as she talks about walking her dog
around Central Park and picking up objects along the way
that have been dropped or discarded on the street. Liu fnds
these treasures fascinating and has been collecting them for
a number of years. She hints to us that it will be the subject of
her upcoming art show.
Liu has thrown her full weight behind UNICEF, an orga -
nization for which she works as an ambassador. She takes her
charity work as seriously as she does her work in the flm indus-
try. She works to build a better environment for children and
has traveled to Africa to build a water pump for clean, fresh,
sanitized water. After our interview on Friday evening, Liu was
off to Haiti on Sunday.
Her career and hectic schedule leave very little time for love,
but Liu says that she prefers to keep that side of her life unclut -
tered. Having a relationship while always living out of a suitcase
and never knowing where you will be is not easy. I dont think
Ive RSVPd to a wedding in 20 years, because I never know
where Im going to be. I love the idea of sort of settling down in a
way, but its not really part of our businessunless you decide to
do one thing and one thing only. I like the spontaneity.
When she spoke, Liu warmed the room with her sunny de -
meanor and engaged us with stories of her Chinese American
upbringing, her current projects, her personal life and chal -
lenges. In the end, we felt empowered by this petite woman
with the name of Lucy Liu. Whatever limitations that you feel
are out there, its your duty to walk in that direction. Dont ever
give up on yourself, whatever it is. And whenever you fnd that
theres a deterrent, that means youre on the right path. If its
that easy, then somethings not completely right.
Lucy Liu as a high school counselor in Detachment

what makes lucy tick?
New york c ity: Theres a creative tension thats always
happening in the city, and in New York in general.
l iving l ife: I think that for me to say go with your feeling or go
with your dreams is kind of a copout because thats not reality.
The reality is that theres a struggle between who you are
and who your parents are, your family structure and culture.
Whatever your experiencing now is real and dont deny that,
but also know that your truth right now is going to change. And
its okay to change your mind.
t he Business of acting: I just knew I wanted to act. I didnt
know about the business of acting. I knew that it was a busi -
ness because everything is a business.
Growing up asian american: I think that theres a divide
about how you have this very innate feeling of being flial and
then theres the other feeling of trying to break out and be a
part of society.
t elevision: When you do television, people get to watch you
in their homes and you become friends with that person. You
see them every week. You get to really know the character.
Theres an intimacy involved and thats the real value to me.
I think thats a very special quality that television brings.
martial arts: I did it as a hobby, but Ive been trying to get
away from the notion that if you are Asian then you obviously
know martial arts.
t he moma: I love the momA because they always have
amazing exhibits. I was so blown away by the fact they had a
matisse exhibit!
t he metropolitan museum of art: The met had an amazing
Francis Bacon show, it was really exquisite. But I also like to
go in their African and Asian section because there are things
that have been there for a really, really long time. I get inspira -
tion from that.
Brooklyn: Brooklyn has an incredible vibe. I havent spent a
lot of time there, but I think its very cool. Its a great place to
live, to have an art scene and an afordable life, essentially.
l os angeles: I love being out there, its so beautiful. Its
sunny mostly all the time. And there is so much space!
t raveling: When you have those rare moments when you
take a day or two just to explore the area, its so mesmerizing.
And it makes the trip so much more wonderful when you have
that time.
c hina: I think that China has been the sleeping dragon. Its
an incredibly industrious country, and theyre always striving
for more. I know thats how my family is. They dont really sit
around waiting for a paycheck to happen without going and
killing it. I think its really important to acknowledge that they
have an incredible population of people, and they have a
desire. They have a desire to grow and to learn and to be
I think theres a driving force behind the business and the
growth of China and its not just the government.
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Fashion and Fantasy. Shoes, once seen as a means of protection from
the elements and support for the body, have evolved since the Re-
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Today, even athletic footwear and boots come in ashy patterns,
designer touch-ups and sleek materials. Platforms were originally
created to keep the wearer out of the muck of medieval streets;
now, heels, wedges and platforms are credited with elongating a
gure and empowering the wearer. The right shoe can communi-
cate power, sex appeal and glamour, and there are a myriad of de-
signers from which to select, from storied cordonniers like Roger
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champagne. Mega LA department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue
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best footwear options. LUO takes a closer look at some of the best
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coveries are in store.
Barneys has locations in Beverly Hills at 9570 Wilshire Boulevard
and at The Shoppes at The Palazzo. These two outposts have plen-
ty of edgy and coveted items for all of your shopping needs. Their
shoe departments are no different. Find an exclusive assortment of
shoes from Pierre Hardy, Casadei, Rick Owens, Giuseppe Zanotti,
Givenchy, Rochas, Anne Demeulemeester, Balenciaga, CLINE,
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trepidly stylish men, Barneys should be the frst stop. In addition to
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Neiman Marcus, just a few blocks from Barneys at 9700 Wilshire
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footwear in the fnest variations possible by Christian Dior, Yves
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impressive array of footwear. In Sin City, Saks can be found at 3200
Las Vegas Boulevard South. Aside from Philip Lim, Burberry,
Jean-Michel Cazabat, Ralph Lauren Collection, Jimmy Choo, Gi-
ambattista Valli, Alexander Wang, Nina Ricci and Rag & Bone,
there are personal shoppers who can help you hunt down that per-
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Homme, Maison Martin Margiela, A. Testoni, The Generic Male,
Bally and Tods in store.
Bloomingdales department store has upgraded with an assort-
ment of new brands, redening its customer base and image. We
[were] thrilled to have the opportunity to renovate and rejuvenate
many areas of our 59th Street agship and to infuse new ideas [im-
proving] the overall shopping experience, commented Michael
Gould, chairman and CEO of the retailer.
Footwear lovers have reason to celebrate with two Bloomingdales
locations in Los Angeles, one in Beverly Center (our preference) and
another in Century City at 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard. Out in
the desert? Las Vegas Fashion Show Home has its own Bloomies at
3200 Las Vegas Boulevard as well. Aspiring luxury buyers and af-
uent shoe mavens can shop side-by-side at Bloomingdales, vying
for the best for their feet from Costume National, Frye, Diane von
Furstenberg, Stuart Weitzman, Sigerson Morrison, Michael Kors,
Marc by Marc Jacobs, John Varvatos, Kate Spade New York and
Rachel Zoe. Worry notthere are enough pairs for all!
Besides Saks, Barneys and Neiman Marcus, another few Los
Angeles hotspots with impressive shoe salons are specialty store
Fred Segals Madison outpost in Santa Monica (which is entirely
dedicated to trendy footwear and accessories) and Maxfield
at 8825 Melrose Avenue. The latter is where many designer-
hungry shoppers can score heels, boots and haute sneaks from
Guidi, Balmain, Tabitha Simmons, Nicholas Kirkwood, Balen-
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AST SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER, leading
fashion houses presented commendable options for
luxury shoppers to debate over and splurge on. High-
lights were heavy in Paris, as usual, and leading the
pack was Phoebe Philo, who had another hit collection with
sensibly structured daywear that played with boxy propor-
tions. Marc Jacobs Candy Land fun house at Louis Vuitton
consisted of pastel couture and epitomized Parisian crafts-
manship with a slew of delicate, ower-cutout dresses.
Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough for Proenza
Schouler kept things tted, girly and oral, as did
Dolce & Gabbana and Prada; the latter saw Mi-
uccia Prada clash 50s-era drive-in cinema style
with a feminine edge. Valentinos Pier Paolo
Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri took the
label to a near haute couture level with in-
tricate lace and oral gowns that were el-
egant and fuss-free. Christopher Bailey of
Burberry continued to stress the modern
womans wardrobe staple, the summer
coat, with a variety of belted trenches
that are perfect for unpredictable weath-
er. Of course, the usual legends Karl
Lagerfeld and Oscar de la Renta had
success with themes ranging from sea
elegance to masterful brocade and
tulle magic.
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Akris
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ON THE PLAYING FIELDS

It wasnt just American labels
that embraced our athletic side.
Upscale brands in Paris, such as
Isabel Marant and Akris, chan-
neled sportswear with techno fab-
rics and reinvented varsity jackets.
Alexander Wang smashed sports
car and street themes together for
his collection. Altuzarra, Y-3, La-
coste and Rag & Bone kept things
sporty and colorful. Sport chic is
done best in color blocks or poppy
hues for weekends and daytime.
Naturally, dressy selections can be
found on the racks by Akris, Stella
McCartney and Bottega Veneta.
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PASTELS AND FLORALS

Louis Vuitton presented nothing put pastels and ashen white o-
ral designs, while Ralph Laurens Great Gatsby collection stuck to
a owery soft palette. These calm colors keep you cool in the sun
without sacricing elegance. Often evocative of gentle romance,
pastels can be matched with black colors to add more energy. State-
side, designers Diane von Frstenberg and Carolina Herrera used
pastels throughout their collections. Alber Elbaz made his pastels a
bit glitzier with an rich sheen, a perfect way to up your glamour.
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MIDRIFF MADNESS
Its time to show a little skin this seasonand not
in the most likely of places. A bevy of designers elected
to reveal the mid-waist with their creations. While this
look can be tough to pull off (a few extra workouts are
required), it can be sexy and tasteful. A few labels did it
best: Peter Dundas of Emilio Pucci took fashionistas on
a gypsy journey with vagabond lavishness in the form of
two-piece dresses, tulle/lace combos, and bold billowy
organza skirts. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana
envisioned a Sophia Loren al mare for their collection.
Flowery bathing suits, corsets and two-pieces came
down the runway in bold colors. Prada too played
peek-a-boo with midriff outts that had a jukebox/
rock n roll attitude.
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ART DECO DECADENCE

Italian houses Etro and Gucci nailed Disco
Deco for summer 2012. This style can never get
old. Frida Giannini spruced it up with bronze-
hued dark glamour, golden gilded dresses and
jazzy patterns. Veronica Etro kept things on the
lighter side, with allusions to the music of the 30s, colorful
Deco designs and apper frills. Ralph Lauren, Christian
Dior, Marchesa, Stefano Pilati of Yves Saint Laurent and
other luxury brands introduced collections full of fringe,
feathers, Champagne tones, plunging V-necks and ornate
Deco embellishments. Opulent Art Deco chic is worn best
for special events and evening festivities; pair it with some
art nouveau jewelry for added are.
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UNDER THE SEA

Karl Lagerfeld may be getting all
the credit for his Chanel pearl and
water spectacle at Le Grand Palais
in Paris, but numerous other de-
signers have embraced the opal,
translucent and seaside trend.
Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen
painstakingly crafted gowns that had a
coral/sea creature element. Some looks
resembled seaweed, while others had a
glossy, metallic sh-scale nish. Riccardo
Tisci referenced sea life with exotic skins
such as stingray, eel and polished leathers.
The sequins and folds on his pieces gave
the appearance of kelp and crustaceans,
while gigantic shark tooth necklaces added
some attitude. Keep your outt tame with
pearl and pastel sea shades for daytime
and stick with ashy numbers for night.
For those who brave the ocean waters, the
one-piece bathing suit is le look du jour.
Michael Kors, Norma Kamali and Chanel
all offered fantastic options.
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1997
In 1997, Silvia Venturini Fendi introduced a deceptively small, sim-

ple archetype handbag to be carried under the arm like the French
loaf, giving it the name La Baguette. Its solid value of craftsman-
ship symbolized the handbags connection to tradition, individual
ownership and luxury. The Baguette thus started the it-bag trend,
instantly becoming one of the most popular and signi cant acces-
sories of the decade. It revitalized the Fendi brand by creating a time-
less, enduring style icon that, to this day, women all over the world
still covet and collect with a passion. Within fteen years, Fendis
Baguette handbags have become a true accessories phenomenon.
The current wave of Baguette popularity features six Fendi Ba-
guette handbags, all of which are personal favorites of Silvia Venturi-
ni Fendi. Each handbags distinctive, simple and basic rectangular
classic shape is a canvas for wild creativity. In blending tradition with
innovation, the Fendi Baguette handbag collection allows for hun-
dreds of possible variations in materials and visual interpretations. It
ranges from simple, understated handbags to handbags that feature
unique or deluxe materials such as embroidery, sequins, beading,
leather, fur or crocodile skin.
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Italian luxury, and fashionistas around the world
have long considered them must-have fashion ac-
cessories. The Baguette handbags are usually seen
discreetly tucked under the arms of debutantes
and red-carpet celebrities. Fendi will be celebrat-
ing the Baguette handbags 15th anniversary in
June 2012 by reissuing six of its most memorable
Baguette handbags and launching its rst ever Ba-
guette Book .
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Fendi Baguette
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To highlight the rise of another Baguette renaissance, Fendis

launch of the 344-page actual Baguette-sized book celebrates the
Fendi Baguette handbags unique craftsmanship, artisanship, con-
noisseurship, style and design. The Baguette Book embodies the
handbags style and permanence, establishing itself to be as essential
as the beloved Fendi Baguette handbag itself.
With 250 full-color photos, this one-of-a-kind catalogue raisonn
is a dedicated selection from fteen years of the most vintage and
unique Baguettes. The Baguette Book features a range of limited
-edition Baguettes and exceptional artist Baguettes, including inter-
pretations from Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Enoc Perez and Rachel
Feinstein. Like a journey through memory, the Baguette Book maps
out and recalls the growth of the Baguette collection since its birth.
Personal thoughts on the Baguette collection from pivotal journalists
and curators, such as Banana Yoshimoto, Paola Antonelli and Sarah
Jessica Parker, fully support the idea that the Baguette is an enduring
style icon that blurs the line between art and fashion.
The Fendi Baguette is a true representation of a fashion phenom-
enon, beginning in 1997 and continuing to ourish till this day. In
the last 15 years, Fendi has produced over 700 styles of Baguette
handbags. The Fendi Baguette Book is an archival compilation of
these treasures and is ultimately a pictorial story of Fendis traditional
values of craftsmanship, style and designs.
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or most, summer means warm escapes for rest and relaxation.

Dressing for the warmer weather and fun in the sun requires a
bit of exploration. Striking a nice balance between festive and
practical is key. Humidity is a problem in most urban areas, so
fabrics that let you breathe and maintain optimal comfort are
paramount. At the same time, you want to select a wardrobe
that allows for beach escapes on the coast. We examine a few
summer styles that will keep you cool and looking your best
from the boardroom to the beach.
Haspel
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SEERSUCKER
Originally pioneered by New Orleans-based clothier Haspel over
100 years ago, the seersucker suit reinvented preppy summer com-
fort. Early endorsers include Humphrey Bogart, Carey Grant and
Franklin Roosevelt. The lightweight, Indian material is durable and
breathable, and it keeps you cool in the sultry weather. Traditionally
crafted in an array of pastels and sky blues, seersucker is a go-to for
dapper men. It easily can be dressed up with a shirt and tie/bowtie in
the of ce or at that special wedding. Nowadays, labels such as Brooks
Brothers, GANT, J.Crew, Ralph Lauren, and Tommy Hil ger list
the seersucker as an American summer staple.
THE BOYS
OF SUMMER
BROOKS BROTHERS
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SWIM TRUNKS
For summer 2012, designers kept bathing
trunks short. While many men will ap-
proach above-knee swimming trunks
with trepidation, they need not be fearful.
If you have a streamlined svelte gure,
go for broke and keep things short and
a bit more tted. Shorter trunks can
elongate the body, giving you a more
slender look. (Look no further than the
runway at Dsquared2!) Even select-
ing a pair that drops to the knees can
be an advantage. 2012s swimwear is
bursting with oral avor and tropi-
cal hues. Have some fun!
SUMMER PLAIDS
Go easy on the pinstripes, because the pattern du jour for suits is
without a doubt plaids. From tiny checks to full-sized tartan patters,
this traditional look will remain king through winter. For summer,
incorporate gingham, cotton plaids and lightweight check materials.
Etro, Umit Benan and Canali had subtle plaids that were elegant in
summer cashmere and silk, whereas Frida Giannini of Gucci gave
her checks rockstar appeal. Raf Simons played with a variety of
pattern con gurations on his plaid- lled collection shown in Paris.
Walter Van Beirendonck and Jean Paul Gaultier also kept Parisian
plaids alive and well with their collections. Ermenegildo Zegna in-
corporated plaids and stripes on the most subtle of scales on a few of
its ne-tailored suits and jackets.
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CARGO FEVER
Cargo pants and shorts, popular in the 90s and 00s, are creeping
back into style. Michael Kors cargo-wearing man was on safari.
The designer presented olive and tan shorts and pants made of airy
fabrics that worked well. Dress your cargos up with a button-up and
tie or keep things easy and casual by pairing them with a casual
tee-shirt and blazer. While all those pockets can be overwhelm-
ing, select a pair that ts slimly to the body to avoid looking bulky.
Stefano Pilati of Yves Saint Laurent provided a prime example of
cargo-military styles that maintained a sleek line.
Shorts as a whole were front and center on the runway, with some
of the worlds most esteemed labels sending out dozens of looks. In
Milan, Marni led the pack, and in Paris, Lanvin Hommes Lucas
Ossendrijver and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garons included
short-shorts.

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here is only one lm that could include Hugh
Jackman singing and dancing, Li Bingbing crying,
and a traditional tale of suffering, foot binding and
friendship: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan . Co-produced
by Wendi Murdoch and Florence Sloan and directed by
Wayne Wang, Snow Flower features a star-studded cast led by Li,
who plays both a modern Shanghai businesswoman and a tradi-
tional 19th-century wife.
While many know the lm, fewer know about the life of Lisa
See, the New York Times -bestselling author who wrote the novel
that inspired the lm. Though See was born in Paris and lived
with her Caucasian mother, her upbringing among her Chinese-
American family in Los Angeless Chinatown left an indelible
mark on her cul t ural i dent i t y. She spent much of her chi l dhood
with her fathers side of the family, among an estimated 400 Chi-
nese-American relatives.
There are about a dozen that look like me. The majority are
still full Chinese, and then theres this little spectrum in between,
so how do you identify you rself ? You identify yourself by the people
who are around you. Theyre your mirror, says See. So when I
was little and I looked around, what I saw were Chinese faces and
what I experienced was Chinese culture. And yet, I didnt look like
everybody else, clearly. I didnt really think much about identity
because that was my experience.
It wasnt until she was talking to relatives about her family heri-
tage while researching her rst book, On Gold Mountain: The One
-Hundred-Year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family , that See realized
people in her family saw her as slightly different.
They would tell me, Oh, you should talk to so and so, shes
Caucasian like you. You know, either I was really dense, or they
sort of handled it well, See says.
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Fong See, who played a very prominent role in Los Angeless Chi-
natown, becoming a godfather of the community and patriarch of
his sprawling family. Though he died when See was two, he left both
a powerful legacy and a century-old Chinese antiques store run by
the family. It was there that See spent much of her time growing up.
Though the store moved numerous times over the years, the loca-
tion in which See spent time as a child was built atop an old tourist
attraction called China City.
There were also all these hidden nooks and crannies that had
things like the old China City wishing well, the old China City
goldsh pond. So it was kind of like we were in the skeleton of
China City, See says, noting that her childhood playhouse was
an exquisite Ming dynasty bed. There were also these two larger-
than-life sized carvings. One was just a Buddha with its hands in its
lap, and then the other was a Marichi you know, thats the gure
that has eight armsand I used to sort of climb in those laps. They
ever would sell anything, but nally I got to have the Marichi. So I
have that in my house now.
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and nuance about Chinese history and tradition present in her nov-
els. For Snow Flower, her research took her to a village in Southwest
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It was hard, See says of the trip. Ev-
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Theres a woman in Santa Barbara who
has the largest private collection of bound
foot shoes, and she knows so much about
foot binding. I saw her collection and was
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written quite a bit about foot binding from a more cultural-histor-
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Though Snow Flower is set only in the 19th century, the lm ver-
sion includes a parallel story that takes place in modern times.
They made some really big changes. Half of it is a modern story,
and then youve got Hugh Jackman singing and dancing, said See.
Now, my feeling is that if you consider a writer an artist, and that
person has created an artwork, a book, where it has your own voice,
your own aesthetic, your own history, youre bringing everything
thats you your vision. Then you take that existing piece of art
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cally the lm differed from the novel, See says plenty of people tell
her how much they love the movie even more than the book. One
man even wrote her with some business advice, suggesting she
write a new version of the novel that included the modern story.
See continues to explore female friendships and forgotten histo-
ries in her work. Her latest novel, Shanghai Girls, takes place in the
1930s and tells the story of two sisters who leave Shanghai for Los
Angeles Chinatown to enter arranged marriages. Her next novel
is set in the 1930s and 40s and tells the story of Chinese American
performers and nightclub owners, primarily in San Francisco and
New York (including the famed China Doll club).
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culture, it seems that the deeper See digs, the more she discovers
to unearth.
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For me, there are so many stories. That would be like saying if
you can only pick one novel to represent all of the United States,
what would it be? We know that Sex and the City is very different
from Lonesome Dove, but they both took place in America. So I
think that theres room for rst of all, there are so many untold
storiesbut I think that theres room for all of these different voices
and writers.
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ture, See feels that shell always be a bit on the outside.
Ive been a judge for the Miss Chinatown pageant; I was the
Grand Marshall of the Chinatown parade this year. I know that I
belong there. But I know if I go to Empress Pavilion for lunch and
Im riding in the elevator, people could look at me who dont know
me and say, Well, she doesnt really belong here. They just see my
face. Then I go to China, and I go out into the countryside, and I
know for a fact that Im probably the only person with red hair for
a lot of square miles. And yet I really understand it and I know it,
especially peasant life, she said. Anyway, what Im saying is that
no matter where I am, Im always a little bit out. And that is the
place, I think, from where I write. Because part of what Im doing is
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EXPLORING LOS ANGELES
BY JESSIE HSIA
AMERICA MIGHT BE WHERE dreams come

true, but of the fty states, none has quite the reputation of
California when it comes to turning ordinary people into icons
of legend. To this day, stars are made every year in Hollywood,
captivating audiences around the world. While they work in
the studios of Hollywood, stars hardly limit their wandering to
Tinseltown. When the stars arent busy twinkling on the big
screen, you can expect to see them in neighboring Los Angeles,
Beverly Hills, and Malibu. As for the legends no longer among
us, their names are still emblazoned on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame their memories still very much alive on the screen and
in the streets.
Star Gazing in
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nance began in the early 1900s. Even at
the beginning, there were specic gated
neighborhoods designed to house some of
the worlds most famous personalities. Now
known as the Whitley Heights Historic District,
the rst celebrity community was home to Judy
Garland, Marlene Dietrich and a slew of their con-
temporaries. Among the stars of this time was Anna
May Wong, a trailblazer whose extraordinary story
perfectly illustrates the American Dream. Born in
the Chinatown of Los Angeles, her rise to promi-
nence was as spectacular as it was unlikely. This
laundrymans daughter and headliner of The Thief of
Baghdad and Piccadilly s pent her nal days i n Sant a
Monica. Keep an eye out for her likeness sculpted
as part of the Hollywood Goddess Gazebo on Hol-
lywood Boulevard, along with the statues of Dolores
Del Rio, Dorothy Dandridge, and Mae West.
Along Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, you can still visit
the homes of Katherine Hepburn, Charlie Chaplin, and Eliz-
abeth Taylor, among others. As for the Elizabeth Taylor
of China, Joan Chen resides a little further away in Cow
Hollow, San Francisco. This is another trip, perhaps, since
Californias size means an eight-hour drive from Los An-
geles to San Francisco. More current celebrities to watch
out for are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise and
Katie Holmes, and David and Victoria Beckham , all of
whom have homes in the neighborhood. Their homes are
just a few of many, but you never know when they might
y back to roost. Tracking down your favorite celebrity
might be dif cult, but you may be aided in your search
with a map sold on many a street corner with the latest
addresses of celebrity homes.

Demi Moore
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Another way to better your odds of a celebrity run-in is to shop at

the world-famous Rodeo Drive, where celebrities roam with their
entourages of assistants, stylists, and media hounds. Close by is
Melrose Avenue, which houses the jeans-only retailer Fred Segal.
The retailer has been featured in a slew of reality and prime-time
shows and is also the favorite of Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and
the Hilton Sisters.
If privacy is an issue, you may also choose to subtly observe your
beloved A-listers by dining at their watering holes. When in Los
Angeles, it would be a crime not to dine with Wolfgang Puck, who
caters the Academy Awards Governors Ball every year. His brain
children include the award-laden Spago, Chinois on Main, and Cut.
While all of them are favorites, the hearty steakhouse Cut has gar-
nered the favor of Jennifer Lopez. Other notable restaurants include
The Bazaar, which features Spanish food by Jose Andres, pioneer
of Spanish tapas cuisine in Americaall the rage now across the
country. Also, to see the beginnings of chef and celebrity collabora-
tion, be sure to reserve a table at Matsuhisa, perhaps aptly called the
original Nobu. Renowned Japanese Chef Nobu Matsuhisa met and
befriended Robert De Niro; together, they brought culinary genius
to New York through the chefs namesake restaurant, Nobu. While
you may not spot De Niro, you can increase your chances of seeing
Matthew McConaughey, Halle Berry, and Andrew Gar eld, the
new Spider-Man.

David and Victoria Beckham
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Some celebrities prefer Californias natural side; in that case,

Malibu is the place to be. Some residents you may run into include
Leonardo DiCaprio and Barbara Streisand. Kissing the Pacic
Coastline, Malibu Beach is a must for any California trip. Not only
is it a favorite place for celebrities like Tom Hanks and Demi Moore
to wind down, it will give you a true appreciation of Californias
unparalleled weather and laid-back ambiance. A different outdoors
setting that attracts celebrities and tourists alike is Runyon Canyon
Park. While New York offers few such nature trails, LA most cer-
tainly capitalizes on its endowmentand helps its residents keep
their picture perfect gures.
Celebrities masterfully balance being seen and being mysterious.
While you may come to California with high hopes for a photograph
and bragging rights, do not be disappointed if they evade you. Con-
tent yourself with the glimpse into their lives by walking the same
streets or eating the same meticulously prepared low-calorie meals.
Just revel in the thought that when it comes to realizing dreams, there
really is no place quite like California.

Halle Berry
Leonardo DiCaprio
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nebulous but beloved
food movement in
America. Diners and
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cultural favors that fall under this
massive umbrella. At the heart of it
all is California, a state that has had
a tradition of being avant-garde in
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ingly, Californians have been at the
forefront of Asian fusion. In search
of gold, sunshine, and the American dream, Asians arrived in
droves to the American West, bringing with them recipes that
have 5,000 years of tradition. This odd but largely harmonious
marriage of the Old and New Worlds has come a long way. Many
elements have been lost in translation in the Asian American res -
taurant, but today the trend is moving towards a different kind of
authenticitytrue to the favors yet reinvented on the menu.
On this long winding journey, many dishes of questionable
origin were born. Touted as authentically Chinese, the fabled
General Tso and his chicken rank among American favorites.
While the man exists in the annals of Chinese history, the dish
has a less certain origin. As natives of Hunan, General Tso and
his chicken have spicy temperaments. Some sources find the
sliced-up chicken reminiscent of General Tsos chosen method
to execute rebelsthe all-too-infamous death by 10,000
knives. While General Tsos descendants are unfamiliar with
the origins of this menu item, Americans are no strangers to this
popular take-out dish.
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Another total enigma is the crab rangoon. This fried cream

cheese- and imitation crab- lled wonton graces the menus of many
an American Chinese restaurant in spite of the lack of cheese and
dairy in the authentic Chinese diet. And what is a rangoon? Aside
from being the name of the former capital of Myanmar, the word
rangoon has no apparent meaning other than to give this dish a Poly-
nesian feel. The imitation crab in the stuf ng says it all about this
pretend dumpling.
Similarly, Japanese food has a contender for the most bizarre ad-
aptation, the aptly named California roll. While eating raw sh is
something of a shock for people of most cultures, eating it in Ameri-
ca is even more revolutionary. To ease the transition and make way
for what would become a culinary sensation, Chef Ichiro Mashita
decided to swap out the sh for a California avocado. To perk up
the colors, cucumbers and imitation crab sticks were added to the
mix. The unsightly seaweed that is usually wrapped around the roll
disappeared under the rice as the roll was made inside out to be
more appealing. This sort of blasphemous play on the traditional
maki roll has enjoyed great commercial success.
Of course, when it comes to California food creations, there is
the iconic fortune cookie. The fortune cookie got its start in the
19th century when Japanese Californians and Chinese Califor-
nians created what resembled a Japanese tea cookie. Today, some
three billion fortune cookies are produced annually in industrial
processing plants, along with more and more ungrammatical yet
oddly insightful pearls of wisdom. The slips of paper give food for
thought, six numbers for the lottery and a Chinese word for your
repertoireone path to wealth and another to knowledge.
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Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck presented

his creations for the annual Governors Ball
in celebration of the Oscars
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At the heart of Asian American cuisine are some movers and

shakers who call California home and who are introducing genu-
ine Asian avor to the great American melting pot. One of many
pioneers is Cecilia Chiang, a Shanghai native who opened her res-
taurant, the Mandarin, in San Francisco. She also touched the cu-
linary lives of the mother of American cuisine, Alice Waters, and
food legend Julia Child. By imparting genuine oriental taste to the
restaurant world elite, she had a profound impact on what is per-
haps true Asian fusion. Alice Waters, who embodies the free-spirit-
ed reputation of California, has taken Chinese cuisine in America
closer to genuine Chinese tastes. She shares the credit with another
restaurant world phenom, Wolfgang Puck, who has embraced
Asian fusion in his appropriately named restaurant, Chinois.
California cuisine, pioneered in large part by Alice Waters, is a re-
markably diverse movement in American food culture. Recent trends
of using organic and farm-fresh foods have put this school of cuisine
at the forefront of the health-conscious movement. Just as Chinese
food brings forth more than dumplings, California cuisine is more
than avocados. It embodies the kind of diversity that makes America
avorful. Along with refreshing Mexican pizzaz and the bounties
of Americas West Coast, Asian cuisine joins a formidable group of
avors. As part of this hodgepodge palate, Asian taste has made its
mark despite its distant origin. Certainly, the American understand-
ing of Asian cuisine is still hazy and inde nable because of the many
cultures that comprise it. However, there is no doubt that this is a
progressively evolving taste. Whatever the age-old tensions between
Asian heritage and Americana, whatever the oscillations between fu-
sion and traditional, the path forward for Asian cuisine is clearout
of the oyster pail and onto a ve-star plate.
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BY ALINA HOOPER
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MY RECENT PILGRI MAGE to Las Vegas with former classmates

from college was the culmination of countless thwarted attemptswhile
we were students at Harvard, exams and school functions consumed all
our weekends. Now, as we became newly anointed members of the work-
force, a jaunt to the Nevada desert seemed most opportune.
Since none of us had ever been before, we decided to take our
cues from the classic cinematic ode to the city, the Oceans Eleven
franchise. The 2001 remake of the 1960 American classic starring
Frank Sinatra gained a new following with the help of an A-list,
Oscar-winning ensemble cast including Brad Pitt, Matt Damon
and Julia Roberts and a cheeky plot involving a grand scheme to
rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. George Clooney in
his starring role as Danny Ocean leads his motley team of cohorts
through an elaborate universe of high stakes and over-the-top
splendor while effortlessly showcasing the most important charac -
ter of the movie, Las Vegas itself. The flm exists almost as an ode
to this mecca of glamour and indulgence.
Ultimately, the flm serves as inspirational viewingsure, these
are criminals conspiring to swindle a few casinos, but look at how
much fun they have while doing it! One does not necessarily need the
charm of Clooney or the wit of Pitt to achieve the sort of high-roller
experience seen on the big screen. Indeed, from its beginnings as the
nexus of Americas casino industry, Las Vegas has expanded to offer
a cornucopia of options in restaurants, upscale boutiques, nightlife
and memorable attractions for all types and ages .
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The rst step to crafting the perfect Vegas weekend is selecting

the right hotel. The Vegas skyline, comprised entirely of hotel-
casino structures and their attached theme park-sized attractions,
is without rhyme or reason. Yet seemingly antiquated structures
like the Luxor Hotel, modeled after Ancient Egyptian pyramids,
go perfectly with sleek and modern classic Vegas towers like the
Trump and the Wynn, which appear to be dipped in gold. After
much deliberation, we decided on the Palazzo, one of the largest
hotels in the world and currently the tallest completed structure
on the Strip. As an added perk, the Palazzo is a direct extension
of the landmark Venetian Hotel; together, the buildings create a
conglomerate with more than 7,000 luxury suites, over 30 dining
options and around 75 high-end shops.
When we visited, the Palazzo and the Venetian were in the midst
of Chinese New Year celebrations. The Waterfall & Atrium Gar-
dens of the Palazzo played host to a 128-foot hand-crafted dragon
that was suspended above the main atrium, a tting tribute to the
most powerful and mighty of the zodiac signs. We had to create
something that Las Vegas would never forget, Dana Beatty, direc-
tor of horticulture, explained to LUO. The hotels featured lavish
Feng Shui-inspired decor throughout (Peter Lung, a Feng Shui ex-
pert, was consulted on the decorations), and celebrated chef Simon
To crafted a selection of signature dishes from his popular haunt,
Zine Noodles Dim Sum, which was voted one of the top ten Chi-
nese restaurants in America by Chinese Restaurant News.
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Once we had settled into our hotel, we decided that, in the spirit
of Oceans Eleven , it was only tting that our rst stop be the Bellagio.
As the site of the crews most mischievous acts, the hotel features
prominently in the lm and serves as an archetype of Las Vegas
glamour. In an iconic scene from the lm, the entire teamminus
Danny Oceangathers at the hotels famous fountains and silently
observes the waterworks to the sounds of Debussys Claire de Lune
before departing one by one into the night. To our delight, the foun-
tain show, which takes place numerous times each evening, was
even more impressive in real life .
The other key to Vegas perfection? Food. Thankfully, the options
in this city are endless. The Bellagio offers a handful of delectable din-
ing choices, including two AAA Five Diamond restaurants, Picasso
(featured prominently in Oceans Eleven as the setting of Julia Roberts
and George Clooneys charged rst scene together) and Le Cirque.
For some of the best Japanese cuisine on the Strip, try Shibuya at the
MGM Grand hotel. Shibuyas signature dish of Australian lobster
tail and day boat scallops in a uni sake butter sauce over tamaki rice
is a decadent seafood tour de force.
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Hoping to test the theory that it is possible to have an amaz-

ing Las Vegas evening without straying too far from your hotel
room, we ultimately settled on Bouchon at the Venetian. A classic
French Bistro, Bouchon is the creation of world-renowned chef
Thomas Keller, who has two three-Michelin-starred restaurants
to his name. His Napa Valley restaurant, The French Laundry,
has twice been awarded the title of Best Restaurant in the World
by Restaurant Magazine. Its East Coast counterpart, Per Se, is the
paragon of ne dinning in New York. Bouchon offers an array of
bistro classics, like mussels steamed with white wine and classic
steak frites. For a treat, try the croque madame, an upscale take
on the beloved French dish.
After dinner, drinks and a not-so-quick detour through the
massive Barneys New York located at the Shoppes at the Palazzo,
we headed over to the hotels LAVO Nightclub. Styled like a Mo-
roccan bathhouse, LAVO has an intimate lounge feel, which is a
welcome change from some of the more cavernous clubs on the
Strip. Once we made our way up the stairs and past the lounge,
we were immediately jostled into a pounding, smoky room, where
the only option was to dance along to the killer beats with the rest
of the reveling crowd. (For a special surprise, order a bottle of
Dom Perignon. The presentation of the champagne is de nitely
something you must see for yourself).
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We ended the weekend with the best possible antidote, a long,

languid morning at the Palazzos Canyon Ranch SpaClub. While
some guests may choose to work off the citys decadent cuisine in
one of the SpaClubs many tness classes or on its 40-foot indoor
rock wall, another option is to simply sit back and enjoy a healthy
and refreshing brunch at Canyon Ranch Grill. After a delicious
meal of poblano chiles stuffed with organic eggs and chorizo and
served over polenta, the only thing left to do was come to terms
with the fact that our Las Vegas holiday was of cially over.
In the most basic sense, the city of Las Vegas can be regarded
as being like Disneys Epcot Theme Park. For a taste of Italy, take
a leisurely stroll along the Venetian Grand Canal and listen as
gondoliers serenade their riders in Italian (dont ruin the illusion
by looking up at the tromp loeil ceiling). Next, be sure to scale the
Eiffel Tower at the Paris Las Vegas hotel (half the size of the real
thing but striking nonetheless) and take in the unique scenery be-
low. If theres time left, why not pop over to New York-New York
hotel, take a ride on the popular roller coaster, and let your last act
be a pose in front their 150-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty
(since her ladyship in New York Harbor is getting a facelift). Ul-
timately, the key to a successful Las Vegas journey is to relax and
remember that in this city, anything goes.
Bellagio Fountains
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Palazzo; The Canyon Ranch SpaClub at the
Palazzo; Chinese New Year celebration at the
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special vitamins, proteins, and extracts, this product diminishes under-eye puf ness and protects
your skin against future damage. Say goodbye to concealers!
WHAT WILL YOUR complexion be this summer? Radiant, rosy
fair or balanced, glowing bronze? As beach season approaches, it
is time for a new skin makeover. This summer, LUO Magazine in-
troduces the Western trend of bronzing. Healthy, tanned skin is the
perfect summer accessory. Its not just a representation of youth and
beauty, but also a tell-tale sign of a recent luxury tropical vacation.
Whether you want perfect fair skin or a sun-kissed tan, this article
will highlight some tanning and brightening products for all you
beauties to choose from and try out this summer.
Bronzing vs. Brightening
MICHELLE CHENG
DENICE ZHU
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SPF 35
ESTEE LAUDER DAYWEAR ANTI-OXIDANT BB

CREME SPF 35
Infused with Estee Lauders most powerful ingredients to provide protection
and hydration in one, this product achieves a balanced, healthy nish and
maximizes your skins natural radiance. The cucumber-scented BB Creme
suits a wide range of skin tones, and its oil-free formula makes it one of the
most comfortable and balanced products of the summer.
ESTEE LAUDER BRONZE GODDESS LUMINOUS

LIQUID BRONZER
This summer, give your skin a radiantly healthy glow with this new, limited-
edition liquid bronzer. Inspired by the Isle of Capri, the pearlized, re ective
base and oil-free formula deliver long-lasting coverage for all skin tones.
Explore new possibilities this summer and be touched by the luminous
Mediterranean sun.
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SUMMER BEAUTY
SPF15
DIOR HYDRA LIFE PRO-YOUTH PROTECTIVE

FLUID WITH SPF 15
As summer nears, we all need a little SPF to ght those harmful UV rays.
With key ingredients from Diors gardens, this new product fully moisturizes
the skin and guards against aging and damage. This product combines the
best of all worlds to give you the best protection and most noticeable results
for the summer.
LANCOME FLASH BRONZER

For that youthful, sun-kissed glow, look no further than Lancomes
Flash Bronzer. The pure vitamin E and light-re ecting micro-pearls
in this bronzer provide the protection and glow that leave the skin
satin-soft. Oil-free and quick to dry, this product is easy to use and
perfect for all self-tanners.
LANCOME BRIGHT EXPERT DARK SPOT

CORRECTOR AND RADIANCE ACTIVATOR
Strong on spots and soft on skin, this product is Lancomes ultima-
tum against hyperpigmentation. It rapidly erases visible blemishes in
just four weeks, revealing the skins natural clarity and radiance. By
stimulating the skins exfoliation process, it gives your skin the most
balanced complexion.
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WEI GOLDEN ROOT PURIFYING MUD MASK

This purifying facial mask is a mix of exotic plant and Golden Root
extracts and pure China clay. It lifts dead skin cells and toxins from
the pores to allow your skin to breathe. Rich in antioxidants, WEIs
velvety-smooth purifying mud mask will restore balance and refresh
your facial routine.
ORIGINS DR. ANDREW WEIL FOR ORIGINS

MEGA-BRIGHT SKIN TONE CORRECTING
SERUM
Afraid of the summer suns scorching rays on your delicate
skin? Fear no more! This serum helps visibly reduce dark spots
and discolorations while preventing them from reappearing. It
combines natures most natural elements to instantly brighten
skin and improve clarity and radiance in as little as four weeks.
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INVESTMENT FOCUS
CALIFORNIA IS, AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN,

A LAND OF PIONEERS. As time changes, new
trends form. Recently, the state is welcoming a new coterie
to its coast. The Golden State has become more and more
popular among Chinese buyers who are searching for super-
luxury homes.
CALIFORNIA
REAL
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BY ELISE KNUTSEN
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The Chinese have a long and rich history in California, growing

as a community and creating a vibrant, dynamic society in the mid-
19th century. The entry of Chinese onto Californias shores is most
notable in San Franciscos Chinatown, the nations oldest Chinese
neighborhood. With shops, markets, local newspapers and its own
governance system, Chinatown was an island of Chinese culture
in the growing San Francisco cityscape. Over time, a new wave
of Chinese immigrants settled in California in the 1960s, steering
Californias real estate trend towards a new direction. The rising
Chinese elite once again settled on Californias shores, buying sev -
en- to eight-fgure homes. Most buyers maintain the properties for
investment purposes or as second homes and do not plan to move
to California full time. Theyre coming for business. Its a second
home, said Stanley Lo, a real estate broker in the San Francisco
area. Chinese always have several investments in different places,
he added, noting that the California housing market has become a
favorite among Chinese businessmen looking to diversify their in -
vestment portfolios.
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INVESTMENT FOCUS
Other Chinese families, however, relocate to newly purchased

California real estate part-time to take advantage of the California
school system. They like to move their kids here so they can have the
American education. Its very important. They like to have the open
and democratic education, its more competitive, explained Lily
Liang of Sothebys, who is based in the Los Angeles suburb of Palos
Verdes. When looking for a suitable home in the Golden State, Li-
ang says her Chinese clients have largely the same concerns as other
homebuyers. Of course, they want a good neighborhood. They usu-
ally can tell, and they want to make sure its [a] safe community, she
said. Of course, creature comforts catered to the Chinese community
are always a bonus. They think about decent driving distances so
they can get to Chinese [supermarkets] with Asian food they can buy.
And good Chinese restaurants! she added.
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While Chinese homebuyers in California represent a diverse

group with vastly different priorities, there has been an increase
in super-luxury buyers from mainland China in the last few years.
Since the recession, multimillion-dollar properties are increas-
ingly being purchased (and new homes built) by Chinese buyers,
explained Josh Grohs, managing partner of Sol-Mur Develop-
ment, LLC based in the San Gabriel Valley. Sol-Mur Development
builds opulent new homes in the area and has increasingly catered
projects to Chinese buyers. They want it all. They want a home
theater, they want a massage room, they want eight bathrooms, six
to eight bedrooms, a wine cellar; whatever you can put in a room,
they want it, he said of his ush new mainland customers. When
they rst started coming over in the eighties, they were just looking
at square footage. Now, as you know, things have changed. They
are very much more westernized in what theyre looking for. They
want high-quality nishes. Its less about square footage. They want
all the bells, all the whistles and they want it done professionally.
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INVESTMENT FOCUS
Mostly, Chinese buyers want pristine properties. The newer the

better, said broker Raju Chhabria, describing what mainland buy-
ers desire in their California homes. They want to have something
ready that they can occupy, he added. Coldwell Banker broker
Linda Chang agreed: Theyre usually looking for condition. They
really want something that is in excellent move-in condition. And
some of them want to buy the house with all the furniture, like buy-
ing a hotel.
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For the Chinese, traditional Chinese precepts frequently extend
to the realm of real estate. The questions that I get are, Did any
one die in the house? For a lot of the overseas buyers, thats sort of
bad luck. Even if its old age, Chang explained. Properties with the
number 4 in the address are often hard sells for prospective Chinese
buyers as well. Well, number four means death in Chinese, said
Chhabria. Brokers had to alter their selling strategies while keeping
these Chinese traditional ideologies in mind.
The new class of Chinese buyers are predominantly businessmen
with professional ties to California. Many are in the import-export
eld and use California as a way station. Indeed, Californian exports
to mainland China totaled $14.2 billion in 2011.
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INVESTMENT FOCUS
Since the recession, several brokers noted that Chinese buyers

contribution to the California housing market has helped the state
stay a oat. Going around the L.A. area, San Marino and Arcadia
have been unbelievably resilient compared to the rest of the country.
San Marino and Arcadia have held up almost as good as anything
in the entire country through this recent real estate collapse, said
Grohs, adding that Chinese homebuyers constitute a signi cant por-
tion of the real estate clientele in these cities. After our recession, a
lot of people got hurt nancially, so you notice the really strong buy-
ers are the ones who come from overseas, Liang concurred.
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There is no indication that Chinese investment in the California

housing market will slow anytime in the near future. As a result, many
brokers are changing their tactics to cater to this new buying trend.
More and more brokerages are hiring Chinese-speaking agents and
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AROUND & ABOUT TOWN LOS ANGELES
Graumans
6801
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Hollywood Legends
Collective Movie Memorabilia
Graumans Chinese Theatre
included with VIP Tour and
free for movie ticket holders
to The Chinese Theatre
6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323.461.3331
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Staples Center
1111 South Figueroa Str.
$63$683
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September 9, 30 8:00 pm
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135 North Grand Ave.
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425
213.485.8568
(de)Constructing Chinatown
Chinese American museum
starting July 26
425 N. Los Angeles street
213.485.8568
5905
323.857.6010
Chinese Collection
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museum of Art
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Japanese Art Pavilion
Los Angeles County
museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
323.857.6010
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The Life of Art:
Context, Collecting,
and Display
The Getty museum
1200 Getty Center Dr.
310.440.7300
250
213.626.62222
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museum of Contemporary
Art (mOCA)
250 s outh Grand Ave.
213.626.62222
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46 North Los r obles Ave.
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2800 Observatory Ave.
213.473.0800
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Natural History museum of
Los Angeles County
April 8s eptember 2
900 exposition Blvd.
213.763.3466
6767
323.462.5991
Hollywood Wax museum
323.462.5991
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9341
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t he quest for a r ailroad
across america, 1840-1880
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Collection and Botanical
Gardens
1151 Oxford r d.
s an marino, CA 91108
626.405.2100
Sue Coe
5905
323.857.6010
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5905 Wilshire Blvd.
323.857.6010
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Mary Poppins
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361 Symphony Park Ave.
$82$252
706.614.0109
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706.614.0109
Million Dollar Quartet
Smith Center
Las Vegas, NV, 89106
$90- $268
706.614.0109
316
90240
706.614.0109
Memphis
Smith Center
Las Vegas, NV 89106
3799 Las Vegas Blvd
$69- $315
702.531.3826
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702.792.7777
Cirque du Soleil,
The Beatles: Love
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3400 Las Vegas Blvd
$79- $342
702.792.7777
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888.320.7110
La Reve: The Dream
La Reve Theater, Wynn Las
Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Blvd
$105- $4208
888.320.7110
355
101.85177
866.641.7469
Blue Man Group
Blue Man Theater, The
Venetian
Now- September 10
355 Las Vegas Blvd
$101.85- $177
866.641.7469
3570
951375
866.227.5938
Celine Dion
The Colosseum at Caesars
Palace
June 9th- August 19
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S
$95- $1,375
866.227.5938
$90$240
706.614.0109
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3355 Las Vegas Blvd
$142- $237
866.641.7469
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702.693.7722
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3600 Las Vegas Blvd
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702.693.7722
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702.531.3826
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HEAT WAVE OF SUMMER:

FASHION, COCKTAIL RINGS

WEST COAST LIFESTYLE

Ice Cube Cool: Perfect

Lisa See: Identity &

Available at Origins stores,

Souvenirs from the

HEAT WAVE OF SUMMER:

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

On May 9, 2012, LUOs sister magazine YUE Maga-

Throughout the evening, guests from different cultures made ca-

Fashionably-clad guests lit up the room with their genuine smiles,

Before her celebrity and success, Liu attended NYU, eventually

Lucy Lius charity work with UNICEF in Haiti

What is so impressive about Lius performances is that she de -

Lucy Liu: s eventy Two Book Launch

Artwork from Lucy

Lucy Liu as a high school counselor in Detachment

TIFFANY & CO.

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

From the High Jewelry collection Bals de

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My Dior rings, pink gold,

My Dior bracelet, yellow gold

My Dior cuff, yellow gold with diamonds and

Imagined by jewelry designer Victoire de Castellane, the My Dior

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

5-minute repeater timepiece featuring mother-of-pearl marque-

Red gold case, diamond bezel, white mother-of-pearl dial

38mm automatic with Dior

18K white gold case, set with 228 diamonds for

18K white gold watch with 42mm case,

36mm red gold case on red gold

194 diamonds totaling 1 carat on a

In 18K white gold, mechanical, self-winding, dual

39.5mm 18K rose gold watch,

1966 chronograph with tachymeter

In Los Angeles (and Las Vegas), many smaller boutiques offer

ON THE PLAYING FIELDS

PASTELS AND FLORALS

ART DECO DECADENCE

UNDER THE SEA

In 1997, Silvia Venturini Fendi introduced a deceptively small, sim-

The Fendi Baguette handbag is the de nition of

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To highlight the rise of another Baguette renaissance, Fendis

or most, summer means warm escapes for rest and relaxation.

On Gold Mountain traces the linage of Sees great-grandfather,

Li Bingbing in a scene from Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

The young Lisa See

AMERICA MIGHT BE WHERE dreams come

Hollywoods age of motion picture domi-

Another way to better your odds of a celebrity run-in is to shop at

Some celebrities prefer Californias natural side; in that case,

Another total enigma is the crab rangoon. This fried cream

Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck presented

At the heart of Asian American cuisine are some movers and

MY RECENT PILGRI MAGE to Las Vegas with former classmates

The rst step to crafting the perfect Vegas weekend is selecting

George Clooney and Brad Pitt in the lm Oceans Eleven

(The French Laudry)

Hoping to test the theory that it is possible to have an amaz-