On May 24, “Purses from the Heart” Red Carpet Charity Event and Auction of Designer Purses will take place at The SLS Hotel in Los Angeles. The celebrity-filled event will feature a three-hour open bar sponsored by Blue Ice Vodka, appetizers by Salt Greek Grill Catering and desserts by Sugar, Sugar! Candy Buffets.

Fendi’s Fall 2012 handbag collection features super-modern medium-sized bags inspired by “modern femininity without references,” according to designer Karl Lagerfeld.

French fashion house Chanel has unveiled the Pre-Fall 2012 Campaign images to coincide with the luxury brand’s Cruise 2012-2013 Collection, which was recently presented at the Chateau de Versailles just outside of Paris.

Bonhams will auction the greatest single collection of Montblanc pens during the Mel Wilmore Collection of Extraordinary Montblanc auction this June. Prior to the auction, the collection will be showcased in Hong Kong and New York.

Two of the most talked about PBS chefs, Lindsay Autry and Roy Villacrusis are teaming up for a two night special at Chef Corp Cook’s Studio in Palm Beach Gardens on May 20.

Italian fashion house Fendi is devoting an entire book to their iconic Baguette bag, which has been made famous by celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Madonna and Julia Roberts. Published by Rizzoli, the new book will feature 250 pages dedicated to the small, rectangular handbag.

French fashion house Chanel has just announced that recently engaged actor Brad Pitt has been chosen as the new face of Chanel No. 5, marking the first time in history that a man has represented the fragrance.

The highlight of the Golden Gate Bridge’s year-long 75th anniversary program is the Golden Gate Festival, a free community event that honors the landmark and offering thousands the chance to reflect on the beauty of the Bridge, learn its history and be inspired by performances and exhibits.

On May 13, the second annual C-Line Express golf tournament was held at the Napa Valley Country Club in California, benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley.