The southern Californian city has been described as the “hoppiest place on earth.”
Backpack of Pills: Damien Hirst and the Olsens Design a $55,000 Bag
The backpack, as head-scratching of a piece of art as it is, is a relatively faithful representation of both his and the twins’ aesthetics
Top 10 Everything: Style
In 55 wide-ranging lists, TIME surveys the highs and lows, the good and the bad of the past 12 months.
‘Tis the Season: Lavish Gifts for Home and Hearth
Beautiful items to spruce up your home—or someone else’s—this season
Close Quarters: 5 Pint-Sized Hotels
From capsules in Japan to underwater homes in Sweden, these hotel rooms redefine cozy
Fashion Designer Jeremy Scott Unveils Customized Smart Car
The car debuted this week ahead of the LA Auto Show, which kicks off Friday, Nov. 30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center
What Alexander Wang’s Appointment Means for Balenciaga
Wang’s appointment won’t just affect Balenciaga. In recent months the winds of change have swept through some of Paris’s most iconic fashion houses, including Dior and YSL
Beyond Boundaries: Gordon Parks’ Fashion Photography
On what would have been his 100th birthday, TIME takes a look at the photography of the groundbreaking and multi-talented artist Gordon Parks
A Town Without a Cinema: Where Better for a Film Festival?
One of Southeast Asia’s most ambitious film festivals operates each December in Luang Prabang, a picturesque Laotian city with ample charms but not a single working cinema
Pipe Dreams
Oahu is the mecca of surf. Here’s where to catch its finest waves
Music With a View: Hong Kong Gears Up for Clockenflap
As concert backdrops go, audiences can’t ask for better than the Hong Kong skyline—anyone who has been to the city’s annual Clockenflap outdoor music festival can attest to that
Master of Couture: Six Signature Valentino Gowns
A new exhibition in London examines some of the fashion designer’s most famous dresses
What I Covet: Brunello Cucinelli Shearling Gloves
Covetable for their warmth on a winter’s day, they lend an easy chicness to any outfit