Marques Harper

Austin, Los Angeles

Deputy Features Editor and Weekend Section Editor at Los Angeles Times

@latimes deputy features editor & Weekend section editor. I edit L.A. Affairs. M.S., Digital Media Management. Alum: @rutgersu & @usc_msdmm

Articles

The ultimate holiday gift guide you need in Los Angeles

Nov 2, 2024 | latimes.com | Adam Tschorn |Lisa Boone |Kailyn Brown |Deborah Vankin |Deborah Netburn |Jaclyn Cosgrove | +9 more

For this year’s Gift Guide, we’re reflecting on the things that make Los Angeles the special place that we call home. Our highly curated gift ideas are all about showcasing L.A., whether they’re candles, books, pottery or hiking socks.
11 staycation ideas around SoCal, from the Idyllwild forest to picturesque Santa Barbara

Oct 18, 2024 | latimes.com | Alyssa Bereznak |Lisa Boone |Kailyn Brown |Jaclyn Cosgrove |Marques Harper |Jeanette Marantos | +5 more

11 staycation ideas around SoCal, from the Idyllwild forest to picturesque Santa BarbaraWhile not so much a secret, it remains a fine piece of travel wisdom: The best time to take a vacation is in the early fall. As in, go now. This is the sweet spot between Labor Day and the Thanksgiving rush, a moment when crowds have thinned, even if only slightly, and when hotel prices are generally more affordable.
Your guide to upgrading your home with designer objects and furniture

May 17, 2024 | latimes.com | Marques Harper

If you buy a product linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission. See all our Coveted lists of mandatory items here. JK3D Limited Lake Edition Flora Decanter, $1,375Given the color of the glass and the sand-looking base, JK3D’s Flora Decanter was born in Los Angeles to make a statement. Whether you keep this treasure on display on a shelf or put it to use at a dinner party, your guests certainly won’t forget seeing it — that’s for sure.
What to do in L.A. and Orange County this May in art and fashion

Apr 30, 2024 | latimes.com | Marques Harper

Balenciaga’s Le City bag is bringing back the early aughtsFashion is in love with the early 2000s right now, and Balenciaga, the Kering-owned brand, has brought back the signature Le City bag, which was introduced in 2001. The new bag, which comes in small and medium sizes with adjustable shoulder and crossbody straps, is available in black, yellow, green, light purple, metallic steel gray, metallic silver, white, blue and beige.
Want to travel with style? These 7 items got you covered

Apr 11, 2024 | latimes.com | Marques Harper

Miu Miu canvas and leather bucket bag, $2,050Miu Miu is one of the buzziest brands in fashion right now, and for spring and summer, the Prada Group label has delivered bags that are perfect for a jaunt to Malibu, Newport Beach or Manhattan Beach. This canvas and leather bucket bag has a front leather lettering logo, adjustable leather handle, a linen lining, gold-tone hardware and leather drawstring closure — all adding to the bag’s charm. Purchase 👉🏽 here.
Want to travel with style? These 7 items got you covered

Apr 11, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Marques Harper

If you buy a product linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission. See all our Coveted lists of mandatory items here. Miu Miu is one of the buzziest brands in fashion right now, and for spring and summer, the Prada Group label has delivered bags that are perfect for a jaunt to Malibu, Newport Beach or Manhattan Beach.
15 drip and beauty items to get some spring in your step

Mar 14, 2024 | latimes.com | Marques Harper

Gucci Bamboo 1947 Mini Top Handle Bag, $3,800This new patent leather Bamboo 1947 Mini Top Handle Bag from Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno makes a big statement with its petite size and bold colors (think dark red, pink, orange and black). It features the brand’s name embossed on its front, which also has a bamboo closure, and along with a bamboo handle, there’s a bag strap in the house’s signature colors. Purchase 👉🏽 here via Gucci client adviser.

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