Explore the vibrant heart of Los Angeles with the latest Louis Vuitton City Guide, a carefully curated selection of 400 addresses capturing the essence of the city’s diverse offerings. From luxurious hotels to charming boutiques, fine-dining establishments to local bistros, avant-garde design shops to renowned museums, and haute couture boutiques to fashion-forward outlets, this guide is your key to unlocking the multifaceted charm of Los Angeles.
In a historic move, the guide welcomes Trixie Mattel as its guest star—the first drag queen to be featured in this prestigious collection. Edited by journalist Alexis Chenu, with notable contributions from Alexandra Cheney, Claude Deloffre, and Pierre Léonforte, this edition provides a unique perspective on the city.
Trixie Mattel, an iconic figure in the drag scene, shares her captivating journey in a dedicated portrait. From her transformative experience watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show to her unapologetic love for Barbie, the early days of her drag queen career, to achieving recognition on RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2014—Mattel’s narrative unfolds. A dedicated section explores her unique connection with Los Angeles and Hollywood, where she currently resides.
«Hollywood rapidly became my natural habitat. For the rest, I use Uber and I don’t drive. Taxi apps have saved the lives of drag queens in so many ways. First of all, who would take a drag queen seriously at the wheel?” Mattel humorously remarked. “And more importantly, imagine leaving home with an inflatable bust, a huge wig on your head, and wearing fifteen-centimeter heels! It’s also in Hollywood that I found my studio, all decked out in pink like the Barbie universe. That’s where I produce spots for my YouTube channel and where I store my fashion and doll collection.»
The fashion, accessories, beauty, and jewelry section spotlights a hundred handpicked addresses in Los Angeles, featuring renowned names such as Bode, Brain Dead Fabrications, Decades, Departamento, Just One Eye, Mameg, Recess, and Vintage on Hollywood. Trixie Mattel adds her personal touch by sharing her favorite haunts.
In celebration of the guide’s release, Mattel playfully commented, «All of those graceless whores who ever at some point made fun of my personal style can all eat their hats. Meet me at The Roger Room for a stiff one.»
Louis Vuitton’s City Guide collection, launched in 1998, reveals or updates a list of destinations. This year’s edition includes skateboarding champion and neuroscientist Charlotte Hym for the Paris City Guide, architect Michel Rojkind for the Mexico City Guide, architect-designer Cristina Celestino for the Milan City Guide, and, for the first time, Marrakech joins the illustrious lineup. Immerse yourself in the richness of Los Angeles with Louis Vuitton’s City Guide, where every address tells a story.
