"I prefer to keep mementos rather than photographs," Coco Chanel told Douglas Kirkland in 1962. Kirkland, then a 27-year-old photographer for Look magazine, smiled and snapped away. What he captured in three weeks of shadowing the septuagenarian designer is sumptuously presented in his new visual memoir, "Coco Chanel: Three Weeks/1962." The best tidbit? In those 21 days, Kirkland never once saw Chanel remove her hat.

latimes.com
September 7, 2008
ALL THE RAGE
The Academy Award-winning actress sinks her teeth into the role of the legendary designer but these days, she's happy in sweats. >>

The in-demand model teams with surf/skate brand RVCA in an unlikely partnership to introduce her own line. >>

Fingers crossed, downtown show plans to horn in on Smashbox's big week. >>

Until time reveals more of the Alaska governor's substance, we can't help but study the Republican VP nominee's style. >>

L.A.-based trio's clothing line taps into mixed martial arts craze. >>

Southern California companies Affliction, One More Round, Punishment and Tapout, are mixing it up in the world of mixed martial arts. >>

YOUR STYLIST
The secret to layering like a Jonas is making sure the accessories flow, the group's stylist says. >>

STYLE PROFILE
They've ditched the T-shirt-and-jeans look and are talking about Dior Homme suits, A.P.C. jeans, ascots and maybe even their own clothing line. >>

THE BIG DEAL
Answering a demand for vintage pieces, Fila will reissue clothing from its first tennis collection, the White Line. >>

THE LIST
The 1990s looks from Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake and Undercover among others will be offered. >>

STREET STYLE
In a 21st century twist, museum visitors will be digitally photographed for a fashion blog. >>

August 31, 2008
ALL THE RAGE
This former New Yorker wants a coat, and she wants it now. And Southern California's ridiculous weather can't stop her. >>

Union Station is an ideal setting to showcase the romantic yet somber mood of the fall fashion season. Phillip Lim lace dress, $625 at Phillip Lim, L.A.; A.P.C. bag, $380 at A.P.C., West Hollywood; Reiss shoes, $385 at Reiss, L.A.; CC Skye ring, $175 at www.ccskye.com. >>

BEAUTY
Anastasia Soare, the aesthetician who's turned her talent for taming arches into a Hollywood eyebrow empire, shares her tips. >>

BEAUTY
Celebs such as Brooke Shields and Keira Knightley and designers such as Prada and Donna Karan are thickening the lines. >>

FALL FASHION
Los Angeles' Union Station is the setting for a rewrite of the season's dark tones that adds Hollywood flair to create a timeless wardrobe. >>

STRATEGIC SHOPPER
How a pair of $700 Costume National boots forever changed the way I shop. >>