Haute fashions from young designer Rubin Singer were available to admire at an exclusive event hosted by even hotter Housewives. Neiman Marcusat swank Bal Harbour Shops set the stage to preview collections by Singer featuring his Spring/Summer 2011 and a sneak peak at Autumn/Winter ensembles.

The EDITION Shop in Waikiki is making waves for its contemporary collection of unique “must haves” for those who have everything! Shop creator and curator, Stephen Giles (brainchild behind the wildly successful Base in South Beach, FL) says, “We’ve been variously described as a one-stop shopping experience for the hopelessly hip and a lifestyle provider for the savvy shopper.”‘

Summer means two things: the kind of weather perfect for outdoor fun — and cocktails to match. And with that, Tim Rita, a bartender at the award-winning Halekulani Hotel devised five new cocktails perfect for this season’s major sporting events, namely the Tour de France and the Tinman Triathlon, both held in July.

Next up in the Monettes Artisan Winemaker Series on Hawaii Island is dinner with Ron Melville of Knights Valley, Sonoma County Melville Vineyards on Tuesday, May 3. The family-owned winery was founded in 1989 and its extraordinary Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon was soon in high demand by collectors and aficionados of fine wine everywhere!

On Wednesday, April 13, stylish guests had the rare opportunity to meet esteemed jewelry designer Marco Bicego at Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco’s Union Square. The appearance by the designer marked the start of his exclusive trunk show, which took place through April 16.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sherri Falk, owner and founder of Basiques, a wardrobe company based on the concepts of simplicity and classicism. Basiques, which recently opened up a Boston showroom and studio, demonstrates the importance of fit, while remaining sophisticated and functional for the workplace, travel, and nightlife.

David LaChapelle’s Untitled Photographer David LaChapelle’s collages are a sudden departure, conceived as fully fledged works in their own right, and contribute significantly to the discourse surrounding contemporary collage. Using his own photographs and rudimentary materials–corrugated cardboard, oil sticks, ink–LaChapelle has found a short circuit to the primal visual immediacy and lucidity he so desires. Three archival […]

Salvage art has recently created quite of bit of buzz in the New York area in particular. Brooklyn, for example, has seen artists like Stephen Antonson, who studied at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, receive a newfound appreciation for being able to turn what others would consider junk into art and design pieces for display. Antonson designs unique furniture and signature pieces for professional decorators and art enthusiasts alike.

The Jennese Center is a charitable organization that seeks to aid victims of domestic violence through a strong support system and outreach facilities. Last weekend, they celebrated their loyal contributors, namely Oscar-winner Halle Berry, a major devotee to the cause.