Laura Schreffler, Editor-in-Chief

An explorer at heart (she's officially part of The Explorers Club, a prestigious society of scientists, travelers, adventurers, conservationists, and innovators) as well as proud member of Marquis Who’s Who 2025, Haute Living's Editor-in-Chief, Laura Schreffler, has covered travel, culture, and celebrity since 2003; she has officially been serving as Haute Media Group's talent booker since 2012. When she’s not hunting for the world’s best cocktail or jumping into the Antarctic Ocean, Laura is volunteering worldwide as an animal rescue advocate. Her motto: “Life is short – make it an adventure (but also, stay in a 5-star hotel)." IG: @laurainwonderland__

Posts by Laura Schreffler

Dee Ocleppo

We sat down with Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger to chat about her eponymous handbag line—which is sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue—the best business advice she’s received from her hubby and, of course, luxury.

Hammer Museum

Artists, philanthropists, gallerists, collectors, and entertainment world notables gathered at the Hammer Museum’s Gala in the Garden party on Saturday for the ultimate celebration of art. The star-studded, Bottega Veneta-presented fete honored both artist Mark Bradford and musician Joni Mitchell and included tributes from Sarah Lewis and Cameron Crowe as well as a performance by Sia.

Joans on Third

Late last month the citizens of Studio City received a serious treat: on September 22, Joan McNamara opened the second outpost of her super-popular eatery Joan’s on Third, nearly 20 years after opening her first celebrity beloved eatery in LA.

Princess Grace Awards

Hollywood had even more of a royal evening than ever when Their Serene Highnesses The Prince and The Princess of Monaco came to Tinseltown for the 2014 Princess Grace Awards Gala.

Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Los Angeles

Saturday was a typically perfect, sunshine-filled day in LA, the perfect weather to complement the fifth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic.

5 Star Hotels in Los Angeles

Where did celebrities of the past and those of the present stay when in L.A.? Here are the top five Los Angeles hotels that are frequented by the rich and famous.

Magic Johnson

Earvin “Magic” Johnson was the guest of honor at Barbara Davis’ bi-annual Carousel of Hope Ball over the weekend. The NBA great and Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner received “The Brass Ring Award” for his humanitarian efforts at a ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton hotel; the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar—who also happened to be Magic’s teammate for 10 years—fittingly presented the philanthropist with his award.

Donna Karan

PSLA’s fifth annual Autumn Party was a fun fall fete that combined fashion and philanthropy in equal parts. The Saks Fifth Avenue presented gala honored not only celebrated fashion designer Donna Karan and Baby Buggy, but was also thrown to benefit the Children’s Institute, Inc.

Piaget

Piaget threw a star-studded bash celebrating its new home on Rodeo Drive—which also happens to be its largest flagship boutique in the United States—as well as the debut of its ‘Extremely Piaget’ collection last week in Beverly Hills.

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