One half of the powerhouse team Verrecchia & Partners -- the two brothers responsible for producing some of the coolest restaurants (such as Café Gitane at the Jane Hotel), music (such as covers of Serge Gainsbourg's songs), magazines (such as L'Officiel Hommes), along with fashion and art out there -- Vassili Verrecchia has a lot to be happy about. He's getting married in June to his fiancé, Lara, his lifestyle allows him to travel the world, and he's got a bevvy of new projects in the works.

While his brother, Timothee, runs the NYC office, Vassili takes on the Paris-based side of things. To gain some insight to what inspires such a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, we asked Vass to show off some of his favorite worldly and sentimental possessions in his Paris home. See where Vass's travels have taken him... More»

via la.guestofaguest.com As Southern California residents, the situation is a painful reminder that our uneasy peace with the San Andreas Fault is never a given, and that our preparation for such a disaster is, in all likelihood, woefully inadequate. And for me personally, I thought about the country, easily the craziest, most interesting place I've ever called home, and the people I worked, learned and lived with. So I figured today I'd give you my own little version of why I care about Japan, and why you might too. MORE>>

[Editor's Note: Today we're taking a different approach to the daily "Besk $2k" post for a worthy cause.] Over the weekend, I, like a lot of people, watched the news from Japan with a heavy sadness. As citizens of the world, we of course feel compassion for anyone dealing with the tragic aftermath of natural disaster. As Southern California residents, the situation is a painful reminder that our uneasy peace with the San Andreas Fault is never a given, and that our preparation for such a disaster is, in all likelihood, woefully inadequate. And for me personally, I thought about the country, easily the craziest, most interesting place I've ever called home, and the people I worked, learned and lived with. So I figured today I'd give you my own little version of why I care about Japan, and why you might too. More»

Remember that episode of Sex and the City where the girls meet in the park and Carrie is wearing lederhosen? Yeah, it didn't work then, either. The traditional Bavarian clothing seemed a motif on the runway for Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo, and although Asian fashion is known for unconventional, sometimes contextually mashed style, I'm not too sure it's going to take the stores by storm. More»

[Photos via Cobrasnake] The Cobrasnake is on another world tour, and DJ Steve Aoki (on the left) is soaking up the love from his fans in Tokyo and Seoul. Who knew that South Koreans were so fashionable.  Their famous Dimmak parties, started in L.A. have seemed to penetrated the globe. The not-to-be-reckoned-with-pair (Mark Hunter and DJ Steve Aoki) are like the Ren and Stimpy of the music industry. Watch as they take over the world, one party at a time.  Browse through more photos from their latest tour below... More»