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

Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air Partners with Macallan for Whiskey Tastings

Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air has partnered with Macallan to present “Whiskey Uncensored – the well-known, the unknown and everything in between”. There will be two dates for tastings and classes of some of the world’s finest whiskies.

Diptyque Opens First SoCal Store at South Coast Plaza

Diptyque opened its first boutique in Southern California last week at Costa Mesa’s premiere luxury shopping destination, South Coast Plaza. It is the sixth outpost of the Parisian line located in the United States.

Haute 100 LA Update: Nicolas Berggruen Begins Ambitious Newark Development Project

Nicolas Berggruen is taking on rebuilding downtown Newark, New Jersey. The billionaire’s investment company, Berggruen Holdings, is in the first phrase of its “SoMa” Newark Development project (South of Market Street).

Top 5 Celeb Hotels in Los Angeles

Where do celebrities stay in LA? Here are the top hotels beloved by the A-list in the City of Angels.

Fred Segal Launches Bespoke Fragrance Blending Kit

Fred Segal has created its first ever bespoke fragrance blending kit just in time for the holidays. The Santa Monica store which has been creating signature scents for celebrities and the LA for more than 30 years has now launched The Blend by Fred Segal.

Patrick Dempsey, Jeff Beck Honored at Petersen Automotive Museum Gala

Car enthusiasts Patrick Dempsey, Jeff Beck and Ken Block were honored at the Petersen Automotive Museum’s “Race, Rock ‘n Rally” gala.
The diverse trifecta — actor Dempsey, guitarist Beck and World Rally Championship driver Block — were feted for their love of cars.

Haute 100 LA Update: Sofia Vergara Joins St. Jude’s Hospital Charity Event

Sofia Vergara is lending her time and talent to the 10th annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign. The “Modern Family” star will join Jennifer Aniston, Robin Williams, Shaun White, Michael Strahan, Luis Fonsi and Marlo Thomas in asking consumers to donate while they shop this holiday season in order to find cures and save children.

Haute Event: Dream For Future Africa’s LA Gala

Wolfgang and Gelila Puck alongside supermodel Amber Valetta hosted Dream for Future Africa Foundation’s inaugural LA gala last Thursday at Puck’s iconic Beverly Hills eatery, Spago.

Stars Toast the Macallan Masters of Photography Elliott Erwitt Edition

Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila Alves raised a dram on Thursday to toast the US launch The Macallan Masters of Photography: Elliott Erwitt Edition. The haute couple were among the 300 guests who gathered at Leica Gallery to celebrate the fourth edition of The Macallan Masters of Photography series.

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