La Bella Giada

944 Magazine • Nov 3, 2009

hair by Campbell McCauley with Solo Artists makeup by Monika Blunder with The Wall Group styling by Tara Swennen with The Wall Group Giada De Laurentiis is a native Roman who was initially inspired by after-school visits to her grandfather’s Italian market in Beverly Hills, DDL Food Show, which he owned more than 20 years ago. She drew on her family’s love of food, attending Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, where she immersed herself in the city’s legendary pastry culture. Back in LA, De Laurentiis worked for Spago pastry chef Sherry Yard before starting own catering company — GDL Foods.… Full Story »