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Chanel Iman Interview and Portrait Photos

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:12:46 +0000

Part Korean model Chanel Iman is best known for walking in Ready-to-Wear and Couture shows for the likes of Marc Jacobs, Christian Dior, YSL, and Givenchy. She is a muse to the prince of pretty, Philip Lim, and has been photographed by the world’s top photographers, including Annie Leibowitz, Patrick Demarchelier, and Steven Meisel, who shot her for an all-models cover of US Vogue. She got an early start modeling with Ford Models at the age of 12, and now at the still tender age of 19, her fresh face is unforgettable as ever, posing for editorials and ad campaigns around the world. But she still calls Los Angeles home, where she works as a buyer and occasional shopgirl for her mother’s new shop, The Red Bag Boutique. We caught up with Chanel Iman at the store to talk shopping, family, and California style.

(2 – 4 pages)

LA-based Entrepreneur Joy Chen

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 00:27:45 +0000

Joy Chen learned the value of a savvy entrepreneurial spirit from a stint working for Yue-Sai Kan, once dubbed by Time magazine the most famous woman in China. Now the Chinese-American businesswoman and former deputy mayor of Los Angeles inspires women to be industrious at the office and devoted at home. With the growth of Chen Partners, her three-year-old recruitment firm for high-power companies, she has shown that determination and a sharp business sense can put everything within reach. Though her business is a top priority, she comes home everyday to a doting husband and daughter at their beautiful beach home in Venice, CA.

(2 pages)

Tsai Chin: from Bond Girl to Acting Legend

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:16:41 +0000

Tsai Chin’s natural success in acting may run through her blood, as her father, Zhou Xinfang, was one of the greatest masters of the craft in Shanghai. But she quickly came to her own when she became the first person with Chinese roots to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. With an astounding career spanning more than 50 years, Tsai Chin continues to grace movies and television shows, adding to her repertoire of works, including her conspicuous role opposite of Sean Connery in the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice, followed by The Joy Luck Club and Memoirs of a Geisha. Most recently, she returned to her origins in Shanghai to shoot a television series retelling the classic novel Dream of the Red Chamber (红楼梦), a Chinese masterpiece with substantial cultural significance. In fact, such a description could be applied to Tsai Chin as well. With a spirit still so full of life, Tsai Chin is an inspirational and iconic talent whose works have proven to be timeless.

(2 – 4 pages)

Maggie Q Sexy: Fashion Shoot and Interview

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:21:56 +0000

Maggie Q is the epitome of a sexy strong woman – an iron fist in a velvet glove. Whether performing onscreen stunts and martial arts or supporting compassionate causes, she has found a balance of body, mind, and soul. The Hawaii-born Euro-Vietnamese actress has a sultry yet accessible appeal that’s already taken Asia by storm, and her international presence is more prolific than ever, with many action films (”Mission: Impossible III,” “Live Free or Die Hard”) and an ever-growing collection of comedic and dramatic roles (”New York, I Love You”) under her belt. Now with a number of new releases in 2010 (The King of Fighters, Rogue’s Gallery, Priest) and the lead role in the CW’s sultry reboot of Nikita, premiering this fall, Maggie Q is well on her way to world domination.”

Photos by Randee St. Nicholas

(6 pages)

Maggie Q: Fashion Shoot and Interview

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:03:57 +0000

Maggie Q is the epitome of a beautiful strong woman – an iron fist in a velvet glove. Whether performing onscreen stunts and martial arts or supporting compassionate causes, she has found a balance of body, mind, and soul. The Hawaii-born Euro-Vietnamese actress has a sultry yet accessible appeal that’s already taken Asia by storm, and her international presence is more prolific than ever, with many action films (”Mission: Impossible III,” “Live Free or Die Hard”) and an ever-growing collection of comedic and dramatic roles (”New York, I Love You”) under her belt. Now with a number of new releases in 2010 (The King of Fighters, Rogue’s Gallery, Priest) and the lead role in the CW’s Nikita TV series, premiering this fall, Maggie Q is well on her way to world domination.”

Photos by Randee St. Nicholas

(6 – 10 pages)

Feature Interview: Woody Harrelson

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:41:04 +0000

With the success of his most recent movie Zombieland, Woody Harrelson is at the top of his game again. The Academy Award-nominated star of “Natural Born Killers,” “The People vs. Larry Flint” and “No Country for Old Men” has never been busier with a stack of movies coming out in 2010. But that’s not what really drives him. Woody Harrelson is first and foremost an environmental activist who also walks the walk. Whether on a raw food diet, promoting hemp or old growth forests, his sincerity has touched the lives of many, Hollywood stars as well as ordinary people. We had the pleasure of spending some time with him in Los Angeles.

(4 pages)

Interview by Darrah De Jour

Michael Jackson: Style Icon through the years

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:28:03 +0000

In addition to his tremendous musical talent that left the world in awe, Michael Jackson further proved to be an artist that set himself apart through his sartorial choices—from the bell-bottom pants of the 70’s to the one sequined glove and the iconic “Thriller” red suit in the 80’s and the military-inspired jackets of the later years. But was Michael involved in creating his stage clothes? Who was his favorite fashion designer? Did he read fashion magazines? We answer all those questions with exclusive interviews with Michael’s fashion staff.

To become a trend setter, Michael Jackson enlisted the help of some very creative designers from Los Angeles. Deborah Nadoolman Landis designed the red leather jacket in Thriller because she wanted Michael to “pop out” of the dark and foggy scene of the video. LA-based tailors Bill Whitten, Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins created his personal outfits and concert tour masterpieces for nearly twenty five years and had recreated all his iconic looks for his final “This is It” tour. They embellished the Billie Jean costume with 7.5 pounds of Swarovski crystals and 60 lights. As an innovator, Michael was not influenced by fashion as much as fashion was influenced by him. Givenchy’s gold-studded jackets, Louis Vuitton’s sequined gloves and Balmain’s latest collection can all be attributed to the much-respected and forever-loved King of Pop.

(6 pages)

Los Angeles Travel Feature

admin — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:28:23 +0000

If you go to the City of Angels, you will find ten different cities all rolled up into one. From beaches of Venice to the hills of Silverlake, the skyscrapers of Downtown to the glamor of the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, it’s an experience of extreme diversity, varied people competing with varied landscapes. Forget what you know from the movies and come discover the real LA.

(8 pages)

John Cho – the Star Trek Interview

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:40:07 +0000

John Cho is one of the most famous Asian-American actors today. After prominent roles in the movies “American Pie” and “Harold and Kumar,” John was voted one of the sexiest men alive by People magazine. In 2009, he is making quite a bit of noise playing the part of Hiraku Sulu in the new Star Trek movie. We sat down with him to discuss how he approached this iconic role and how he views the opportunities for Asian-Americans in acting and beyond.

(4 pages)

Luxury Hills: Beverly Hills (LA) and Notting Hill (London)

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:28:28 +0000

One neighborhood is home to Hollywood royalty, while the other is right next to authentic palaces.

Beverly Hills is a residential area but also plays host to best fashion stores in America. Notting Hill, as featured in the movie bearing the same name, used to be bohemian but is now a fancy neighborhood of London. We discover both and reveal the best shopping, dining and clubbing in the ‘hills.”
(8 pages)