Nov. 18 marked the date for the private reception hosted in honor of the designer Adrian Runhof’s arrival at San Francisco.

Always at the forefront of the most fashionable trends, Guess got together with Lucky Magazine to celebrate the re-opening of their flagship South Beach Store on Collins Avenue last Tuesday. The event, with a theme of “Fashion Fusion,” combined music, art and fashion, allowing more than 150 VIP guests to take advantage of discounts on the store merchandise that featured Guess and Guess by Marciano’s winter and holiday collections.

This enchanting estate is a sanctuary that echoes its awe-inspiring environs. Peaceful mountain solitude and private canyons surround this Zen-like compound that encompasses two magnificent residences, two guest casitas, six garages and 8.0 acres at the end of a private road that borders pristine U.S. Forest Service land within minutes of central Sedona, Arizona.

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. Having already established many successful hotels within the United States, Rich Hilton has moved on to his next big project: a new hotel in Germany.

The house, on nearly 4 acres, is situated on one of the highest points in Watch Hill with panoramic views of the countryside and Atlantic Ocean.

After having endured 10 episodes and 12 elimination rounds on the latest Bravo hit, “Top Chef Just Desserts,” audiences were finally treated to the conclusion of the show, showcasing the talented Yigit Pura as the winner. A version of the finale was screened in the Macy’s Union Square on Nov. 18 as a celebration.

Showcasing her latest project, Ivanka Trump, together with Mark and Robin Levinson, mingled with more than 150 local VIPs who came for the launch of the Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry Line on Saturday, Nov. 27.

Thanks to Shakira’s strong belief in education, schools in both Colombia and Haiti will benefit from $660,000 donation by Freixenet, a Spanish cava drink company. Freixenet agreed to donate the funds if the songstress agreed to appear in a number of their advertisements. The Spanish cava drink company will also produce Shakira’s new single “Sale el Sol”. Being one of the most prominent women in the business, along with wearing many hats, it’s haute that Shakira manages to find time to give bak to the community.

Invited to the most exclusive parties of New York’s most privileged, Jamee Gregory is the perfect person to chronicle the little details that make these parties the best of the best. In honor of her latest book, “New York Parties: Private Views,” Jane Gammil and Jeanne Jackson got together in Neiman Marcus Union Square to host a personal book-signing party last Tuesday.