The $4,990 Ice Bath

In the early days of the pandemic, the celebrity trainer and nutritionist Harley Pasternak bought a chest freezer for his backyard. At the time, Mr. Pasternak, 48, who works with Ariana Grande, Maude Apatow and H.E.R., thought he might need it to store extra food. But when the grocery stores in West Hollywood stayed open,…

Tie-Dye, From Stylish to Traditional

When Jared Leto donned a multicolor tie-dye sweater tracksuit by the Los Angeles-based brand SPRWMN (pronounced “superwoman”) for a stroll in New York last month, even he didn’t expect the vibrant pattern to turn so many heads. The “House of Gucci” star “was certainly no wallflower,” shrieked the British newspaper Daily Mail. Then, in an…

Is She the New Queen of Los Angeles?

When Mr. Emanuel got Ms. Staudinger’s phone number, the onslaught began. “As Ari does, he’ll just call and call and call,” she said, referring to Mr. Emanuel’s reputation for tenacity. He is said to make hundreds of phone calls daily to and for his clients. After three months of ignoring him, Ms. Staudinger said, she…

For Sale: Yeezys, Never Worn

Brea Cowans is selling her Yeezys for just $75. She started out with 15 pairs and is down to her final two. For Ms. Cowans, 28, Kanye West’s recent antisemitic statements were the last straw, enough for her to disavow Mr. West, an artist whose music and fashion designs she has been a fan of…