Body worship. (L.A. Stories).At the triangle where Rodeo Drive Rodeo Drive (IPA: /roʊˈdeɪoʊ/) generally refers to a famous three-block long stretch of boutiques and shops in Beverly Hills, California, United States, although the street stretches further north and south. meets Wilshire Boulevard Wilshire Boulevard is one of the principal east-west arterial roads in Los Angeles, California, United States. It was named for H. Gaylord Wilshire (1861-1927), an Ohio native who made and lost fortunes in real estate, farming, and gold mining. and Dayton Way, you can find expensive cover-ups like a two-piece suit or a hot dress. This month, you'll also see a very expensive, bare-naked torso. In June, the Rodeo Drive Committee will unveil a $250,000 sculpture called "Torso:' a 14-foot sculpture made of aluminum that sits on a bronze pedestal and a granite base. "It's a real beauty. I liked it immensely the first time I saw it," said Fred Hayman, the mastermind behind Giorgio Beverly Hills, as well as cofounder co·found tr.v. co·found·ed, co·found·ing, co·founds To establish or found in concert with another or others. co·found of the Rodeo Drive Committee, a beautification beau·ti·fy tr. & intr.v. beau·ti·fied, beau·ti·fy·ing, beau·ti·fies To make or become beautiful. beau group made up of area business owners. The sculpture hasn't even been formally installed and the committee is thinking of things to add. Beme says the plan is to turn the area into a "walking museum?" |
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