Posts by Laura Schreffler

World’s Most Expensive Bottle of Champagne Inspired by Superman

Just in time for the highly anticipated June 14 release of Man of Steel, Goût de Diamants have released what is now the world’s most expensive bottle of champagne. The Taste of Diamonds, created by designer Alexander Amosu, costs roughly $1.8 million.

Tommy Hilfiger Debuts New Surf Shack Collection With SoCal Mobile Pop-Up

Tommy Hilfiger, known for his Americana-ware, is taking the essence of his brand to SoCal this summer with a mobile pop-up. To promote his new Surf Shack collection of summery, beach-friendly clothes, Hilfiger is going on a bus tour that begins at his new West Hollywood flagship June 20, moves on to the parking lot of The Brig on Abbot Kinney in Venice on June 22 and 23 Shack and then finally heads east.

Haute 100 LA Update: Hawk Koch Receives Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree from Chapman University

Howard “Hawk” Koch has received an honorary doctor of arts degree from Chapman University. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president was given the distinction at the commencement ceremony of the university’s Dodge College Of Film And Media Arts.

What’s On My Desk: Villency Design Group CEO Eric Villency

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.

Tiffany & Co. Hosts the Celebrate Sundance Institute LA Benefit

The Sundance Institute and Tiffany & Co. hosted the third annual ‘Celebrate Sundance Institute’ benefit on Wednesday evening night in Los Angeles. The haute benefit honored the life and work of beloved film critic Roger Ebert with the Vanguard Leadership Award in Memoriam.

The Row’s First Boutique Heading to Melrose Place

Fans of the The Row are about to rejoice: it’s been reported that Olsen twins have chosen LA as the location of their very first boutique. According to Racked, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen will open their luxury apparel and accessory line at 8444 Melrose Place near fellow chic boutiques Isabel Marant and Equipment.

Haute 100 LA Update: Jeffrey Katzenberg to Open Animation Studies Conference at USC

Jeffrey Katzenberg is heading to USC to deliver the opening address at Redefining Animation, the 25th annual conference for the Society of Animation Studies. All eyes will be on the DreamWorks Animation CEO and chief creative officer Bill Damaschke, who will both attend the ceremony, hosted this year by the USC School of Cinematic Arts’ John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts.

Rebecca Gayheart

Here are the haute secrets of Rebecca Gayheart, the founder and co-chair of the nonprofit organization Chryalis. Find out where Rebecca loves to shop, explore and eat — when she isn’t indulging in the amazing home cooking of husband Eric Dane, that is — in the City of Angels.

The Palazzo + The Venetian Las Vegas to Host Carnevale Mask Contest at The Grove

Don’t be surprised if you head to The Grove for some retail therapy this weekend and see paper faces on parade. On June 7, the Palazzo and the Venetian Las Vegas will host a mask contest to promote Carnevale, a summer-long festival that replicates Venice’s annual carnival extravaganza.

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