We’ve tapped a few of our favorite tastemakers to share what inspires them about beauty, and beyond—how they live their lives, who they look up to, and what’s driven them on their creative paths.
Sophie Dalah
FOUNDER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOPHIE'S TABLE
LA-based chef Sophie Dalah is passionate about feeding people. And while delicious food is the main offering of her catering company Sophie’s Table, she designs more than just a good menu. By merging food, floristry, and tablescaping, Sophie creates artful culinary moments that feel intimate and interactive. The Australian-born creative infuses life experiences into her work—drawing upon her Jewish Iraqi heritage and upbringing to tell different food stories, while letting seasonal and local produce shape her menus. With a long list of diverse clients including Sézane, Nike, Rhode—and ILIA—Sophie’s artistry takes on many flavors.
If I wasn’t a chef I’d be an antique collector
The beauty product I’m never without is an eyebrow pencil
My lifelong beauty + skincare hack is moving my body
My favorite artist is Lee Krasner, I was extremely moved by The Seasons at the Whitney recently
My favorite hosting tip is plan a meal that can be prepped ahead of time so you can spend time with your guests and not in the kitchen, maybe just finishing off parts as food goes out
For self care I swim in salt water, I’m always reluctant
A piece of advice I always go back to is if you don’t ask, you don’t get
My favorite recipe to make is any kind of braise. I do love making chicken pozole, though I don’t have a recipe. I should write one.
The book currently on my nightstand is all about love by bell hooks
Three things that are always in my fridge: pickles, eggs, prosciutto
Last best show I saw was mk.gee in LA
One of my personal heroes is Mimi Thorisson
Sophie's Picks
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Laufey
MUSICIAN
“My goal is to bring jazz and classical music to my generation through a more accessible road,” says LA-based, Icelandic-Chinese superstar Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy). Since the September 2023 release of her GRAMMY-winning second album Bewitched, the composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has proved how staying true to oneself can result in creating a space where people can find themselves. And at 25, she’s just getting started. With sold-out tours worldwide, performances with the LA Phil and China Philharmonic Orchestra, an appearance at the Met Gala, and TikTok-viral beauty looks—she’s charting her own path while her music climbs the charts.
If I wasn't a musician I'd be an author
The beauty/skincare product I'm never without on tour is a good facial moisturizer! It gets so dry on the tour bus and on planes!
My lifelong beauty routine is sleeping as much as possible!
My desert island album is Chet Baker Sings: It Could Happen to You
For Self care I call my sister and parents often
A piece of advice I always go back to is to chase your passion! If you’re fortunate enough to have a burning passion for something you owe it to yourself to give it a try.
The book currently on my nightstand is Babel by R.F. Kuang
Three things that are always in my fridge: icelandic skyr, eggs and strawberry jam
A place that means a lot to me is Iceland. It’s my home!
Last best show I saw was Taylor Swift’s Eras. It’s a masterclass in performance.
One of my personal heroes is Ella Fitzgerald
So far my favorite age is 25!
Photo Credit : Nicole Mago
Laufey's Picks
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Skin Rewind Complexion Stick
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