By: ERIN MICHELLE NEWBERG
With an unparalleled style and vision, Mary Ta’s overall aesthetic derived from her global upbringing. Born in Vietnam, she moved to Los Angeles in the ’80s, where she opened Minotti’s first U.S.-based showroom. Ever since, she has been showing Angelinos how to live better by inviting them into her workspace. Boasting a client roster that includes Tom Ford among many others, Ta recently launched MASS Beverly, a 360-degree resource for all your European furniture needs.
FAVORITE GALLERY
Hauser & Wirth is the best. And, in addition to a great bookstore inside, Manuela is the perfect spot to have great drinks.
FAVORITE COFFEE TABLE BOOK
Gregory Colbert’s “Ashes and Snow.”
TOP COCKTAILS
Gigi’s in Hollywood is my vibe. It offers a French experience paired with an East Coast feel.
BEST ART FAIR
I can’t live without the Venice Biennale because it’s more about entering a space, and that’s what design is about. I appreciate site-specific installations, and it’s just a visceral experience. It makes me want to learn more about the artist showing and relate to them, too.
FAVORITE DESIGNER
I am into a Korean brand called ICON, which I purchased at ANAIM in Paris. I love to support young designers, but I also adore Givenchy and Hermes.
DAY-TO-DAY LOOK
An amalgamation of India and Paris.
LOS ANGELES’ BEST-KEPT SECRET
The secret is its authenticity. You can experience a Korean spa as if you were in Korea or enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine as if you were in Tokyo.
INSPIRATIONAL TRAVEL
Syria, Lebanon, Shanghai, South Africa, Vietnam, and Mexico have touched my soul.
SUMMER JOURNEY
The Luberon region in the South of France is my paradise, and it doesn’t hurt that I speak French. Sicily is where I go when I need to press pause and recalibrate. I love sailing in the Mediterranean, too.
CALIFORNIA COASTING
I head to Santa Barbara when I need a staycation. It is The American Riviera! You get to experience its rich history, Spanish influence, Latin culture, and the purity of nature. The soil and the produce, even the fish and the uni don’t get better than there.
FAVORITE SCENT / I source my scents from Tuscany and swear by any of Opera Domini’s room diffusers which I sell at MASS Beverly.