Palm Springs Life Magazine March 2014

ON THE COVER - Zang Toi's black silk satin gala gown with platinum beaded detail and empire-waist organza overlay. Photography by Jiro Schneider.

FEATURES

Couture on Point
Photography by Jiro Schneider.
Ballet-inspired looks from international designer Zang Toi's Spring 2014 collection have an ethereal aesthetic that radiates elegance and luxury.

Modern Redux
By Jessica Taylor Tudzin. Photography by Dan Chavkin.
A Palm Springs couple goes with the flow after finding the original blueprints to their house.

The 2014 BNP Paribas Open: Bigger, Better, Best
By Mona de Crinis.
The Indian Wells Tennis Garden expansion promises continued excellence for the 400,000-plus fans expected to attend the prestigious tournament.

Fashion Rewind
By Susan Stein. Photography from the Palm Springs Life archives.
This month - in the spirit of Fashion Week El Paseo - we take a fun look at the styles featured in the pages of vintage Palm Springs Life magazines.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Letter
By Julie Sinclair.
This is a month filled with great fashion, food, libation, and tennis.

The Front
Edited by Ashley Breeding.
- Jewelry
Terry Moore consigns a chevron-style collar necklace - a gift from actor Cary Grant - to Estate Jewelry Collection.
- Style
French footwear designer Christian Louboutin, renowned for his signature red sole, makes his debut in Palm Desert with a vibrant and colorful spring collection.
- Fashion
From the most iconic dresses of the 20th century to the history of men's custom tailoring, these eight collectors books are a must for every sartorial connoisseur.
- Shop
Vintage clothing aficionado Willian Miller curates an upscale collection for his Uptown boutique.

Home of the Month
By Ashley Breeding.
A historic Movie Colony estate, formerly owned by Hollywood producer Darryl Zanuck, boasts the ideal setting for entertaining in true Palm Springs style.

Market Watch
By Vic Cooper and Mike McDonald.
Increase in net worth bodes well for the Coachella Valley.

The Social Life
By Gloria Greer.
Parties, fundraisers, galas, and other social events.

Horoscope
By Sherryl Nova.
Retrograde Mars makes this a time to review and realign.

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Fashion Week El Paseo and Food+Wine Festival Palm Desert Programs

McCallum Theatre Program
Edited by Joan Page McKenna.

The Guide
Edited by Joan Page McKenna.
The official guidebook of the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau.