Called the first Russian supermodel, Tatiana Sorokko achieved international success in the 1990s walking the runway for such major designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy, Karl Lagerfeld, Miuccia Prada, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein and others. An exhibition showcasing her incredible off-runway couture wardrobe will make its U.S. debut Sept. 16 at the Phoenix Art Museum, the collection’s first stop after being unveiled in Moscow.

If you’re looking for a haute venue for your next private party, consider reserving one or more of the three elegant dining rooms at Modern Steak, complete with engaging artwork, sofas, mirrors and 42-inch LED TVs. And with the food and beverage minimum per room for a Friday or Saturday night set at $1,500, you and your guests will enjoy one of the very best VIP dining experiences in Downtown Scottsdale.

The gourmet burger craze is in full swing here in the Valley, and we must say, we’re not complaining. In fact, comfort food has never tasted so good. Here are our Haute 5 recommendations for places around town where the upscale upscale burger grub is beyond delish.

Recently named global music director for W Hotels Worldwide, international music producer Michaelangelo L’Acqua will be giving a special performance at W Scottsdale on Friday, Aug. 27. Haute Living got the music phenom to dish on his music, what a “global music director” does and his experience in the fashion industry.

Phoenix sure must have a sweet tooth, because the number of bakeries and specialty confectionery shops here are plenty. We had a tough time narrowing it down (hey, somebody’s got to do it, right?), but in the end, these five hit our sweet spot.

Get ready for the fifth season of Scottsdale Fashion Week, returning Nov. 4 for another three days of fun and fashion. This year includes a few surprising additions, such as a community night open exclusively to Arizona fashion professionals and exciting educational forums. We have the skinny on what you can expect.

We know what you’re doing this Sunday, and it involves gumbo, jambalaya and jazz. Want to take a guess? If you said heading to Fred’s at Barneys New York in Scottsdale for Bourbon Street Brunch, then that’s exactly right.

Sure, you love wearing a different — yet always chic — cocktail dress to every acquaintance’s social gathering-of-the-month, but hunting for the perfect party dress? That can certainly start to wear (pardon the pun) on a woman. One Valley organization, called Spree! The Art of Shopping, can take all the legwork out of finding your next ideal ensemble. Enjoy a customized itinerary, limo transportation, private shopping and more.

No doubt that with the U.S. Open tennis championships fast approaching, Valley residents will find themselves once again bitten by the tennis bug. And with all the excitement surrounding the pro matches, what better time is there to get the rest of your family involved? Craig Purcell, director of tennis at The Country Club at DC Ranch in Scottsdale, Ariz., shares a few tips for encouraging your littlest family members to hit the courts, too.