New York’s biggest and brightest stars joined forces with Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Film Society of Lincoln Center to honor Rob Reiner as the recipient of the 41st Annual Chaplin Award. Carmen Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin‘s granddaughter, came out for the occasion, which also paid tribute to her grandfather who was the first emblematic figure of cinema to be awarded […]

Behind every great design is a story. Sometimes it’s based on physicality: the country where a stone was harvested, the age of a slab of petrified wood. Other times, it’s based on something more ethereal such as a concept, a feeling, or a belief. But no matter the source of inspiration, behind all great designs, […]

The city’s top models, celebrities and fashion industry leaders came together at the 69th Regiment Armory on April 8 in support of the 11th Annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares fundraiser hosted by Veep’s Anna Chlumsky. Following cocktails and canapés, guests bid on luxury items during a silent auction before being treated to a show stopping all-male […]

More than 500 New Yorkers gathered at The Pierre for Save Venice’s annual masked ball, Un Ballo in Maschera, on April 4 to raise funds to preserve the cultural and artistic heritage of Venice. Sponsored by Dolce & Gabbana, HFZ Capital Group and Ferrari, the festive event raised $700,000 to help protect the iconic Italian […]

Several top Manhattanites came together at The Plaza on March 12 for the 2013 Champions for Children Gala hosted by the New York City Mission Society. Since its founding in 1812, the New York City Mission Society has helped local children and families break the cycle of poverty through comprehensive programs concentrating on education, workforce […]

Fierce fashionista Diane von Furstenberg visited the United Nations on April 4 to celebrate the 5th Annual DVF Awards, which recognized six extraordinary women for their leadership and commitment to bettering the world. In addition to several high-profile presenters such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Iman, the event also paid tribute to Gloria Steinem for […]

The Chelsea Flower Show is going high-end this year! Fashion powerhouse Gucci recently announced its plans to take part in the iconic horticulture event by debuting a garden based on its signature Flora print. Landscape and garden designer Sarah Eberle created the lively exhibit, which will be displayed in the Fresh Garden area of the annual […]

It’s common practice for chefs to draw culinary inspiration from the place they call home, but when you’re born in Ethiopia, raised in Sweden, and live in Harlem, the line begins to blur. “Being an American chef with an international background is what shapes me,” explains Marcus Samuelsson, the chef and co-owner of Red Rooster Harlem.

When Ann Ziff talks about jewelry, her eyes light up like a woman in love. “I’ve worn jewelry my whole life,” she tells Haute Living at her Upper East Side boutique, Tamsen Z. And today is no exception. As Ziff chats about hunting for precious gemstones—her favorite part of the design process—her baubles catch the […]