Mr. Brainwash and Haute Living invite you to journey through Thierry “Brainwash” Guetta’s inner psyche and get a glimpse of just what might be going on beneath this genius’ chapeau at the grand opening of his latest installation, ‘Under Construction’.

When Michael Vollbracht hung up his needle and thread last, he was at the helm of storied American brand, Bill Blass. Since, the designer has embarked on a new design journey; creating a collection of exquisite furs under an eponymous label. The pieces, each an intricate jewel, speak to the talent of this fashion strong hold who understands the importance of individual appeal when it comes to such a special purchase as fur.

It turns out that the retail giant that is Intermix wasn’t always intended to grow to super-sized proportions. What began as one boutique in New York’s Flatiron district just happened to explode. Most likely due to the foresight of brothers-cum-business partners Khajak and Haro Keledjian who knew that intermixing brands to create an aesthetic that appealed to a particular lifestyle would speak to shopping women in a clear voice.

When it came time to add an ambassadress to their already impressive lineup of leading ladies, Longines opted to go with a woman whose reputation as an example of elegance precedes her: Kate Winslet.

Miami has never really been considered a fashion destination, per se. The world seems to fail to understand the shopping power of a state surrounded by water and the people who take up residence in the water-front properties; some of which I’m sure you’ve seen (if not drooled over) within the pages of Haute Living Magazine. Over time, however, retail giants–those with significant foresight–have invested in the city. Developers with knowhow (read: Robert Wennett) have constructed venues, like 1111 Lincoln, to house such retail gems; case in point: Century-old Italian fashion stronghold, Coltorti.

Georgica Restaurant and Lounge in Wainscott, NY hosted an array of spectacular events this past weekend including the 10-year wedding anniversary of Real Housewives of New York couple Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen. Vampire Diaries star Sara Cannning alongside 90210 heartthrob Matt Lanter joined friends and fellow partygoers for an evening of cocktails and dancing.

In celebration of the One Year Anniversary of Gansevoort Turks and Caicos, Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrey and Sons of Anarchy star Taryn Manning made special appearances during the festive weekend. Both celebrities visited the Bagatelle Bistrot & Beach Lounge, where they enjoyed an incredible celebration.

On Memorial Day Weekend, over 800 people participated in the 4th Annual “Kites for a Cure,” a family kite fly benefit held at Coopers Beach in Southampton, NY. The event raised an astounding $200,000 for Uniting Against Lung Cancer, the organization funds nationwide lung cancer research.

One of San Francisco’s upscale clothing boutiques, Wilkes Bashford, welcomed design duo, Veronica Beard, for a trunk show highlighting their first collection. Sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard formed their design partnership in order to create innovative designs and define the daily uniform.