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

GIORGIO ARMANI AND SEAN PENN, HELP HAITI HOME GALA

Sean Penn and friends raised more than $6 million for the J/P Haitian Relief Organization at a benefit presented by Giorgio Armani Jan. 11. All four members of U2 performed together for the first time in four years at the gala, while renowned artist Banksy created the original “Balloon for Haiti” for a live auction […]

Haute 100 LA Update: Jennifer Lopez Chosen to Sing FIFA World Cup 2014 Official Song

Jennifer Lopez is an international superstar, so it only makes sense that she’d be singing the official theme song to the world’s most internationally beloved sport: soccer. The A-list entertainer, along with Pitbull and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitite, have joined forces to sing the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2014, “We Are One (Ole Ola).”

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG’S JOURNEY OF A DRESS EXHIBITION

Diane Von Furstenberg kicked off the 40th anniver-sary of her iconic wrap dress with a fabulous fete at the Wilshire May Company Building on Jan. 10. The crème de la crème of Hollywood came out for the opening night of “Journey of a Dress”, including Furstenberg’s husband, Barry Diller, as well as Jeff Bezos, Ashley […]

CARTIER PRESENTS THE PSIFF GALA

Cartier presented both a haute – and hot – event in the desert Jan. 4: the 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. A-listers who were on hand to accept their awards included Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, U2, Julia Roberts, Matthew McConaughey and the cast of American Hustle: Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Elisabeth […]

Inside the UCLA Head & Neck Surgery Luminary Awards

Celine Dion was one of many celebrity guests to attend the UCLA Head & Neck Surgery Luminary Awards in Beverly Hills on Wednesday evening, an event of which raised funds for the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

SMOKING HAUTE: Jay-Z and Cohiba partner on Comador Cigar

After yielding $1 million in profits with his chic Barneys New York clothing line, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is on to the next one — “one” being his next big financial success, that is. The rapper, producer and entrepreneur has partnered with Cohiba® to develop the 6 “x 52-toro-size Comador cigar. Handcrafted in Santiago, Dominican Republic, […]

Worth Every Penny: Make Your Reservations

BRAGO CENTRO 525 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 228-8998 AMBIANCE Celestino Drago’s 9,500 square-foot- downtown eatery is sophisticated, elegant and spacious. What to Order You’ll love the modern take on classic Italian fare such as L’antara — duck breast, polenta, Brussels sprouts, brown butter and fonduta – and the quintessentially Sicilian gli […]

Haute Secrets: Fashion Designer Rory Beca

This week fashion designer Rory Beca is offering her haute secrets to LA; her insider’s guide to the City of Angels.

Diptyque Opens First LA Boutique

Hot on the heels of opening its first Southern California boutique at South Coast Plaza, French brand diptyque has now opened its first store in Los Angeles. The Parisian company, which produces a range of candles and fragrances, opted for Larchmont Village for its LA debut.

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