Louis Vuitton’s fall 2015 fashion show closed the last day of Paris fashion week with a star-studded show outside of the show. By now its obvious to even neophytes that runway shows are events for brands to flex their muscles and set the course for the next selling period. Celebrities are an essential part of this effort and Vuitton, one of the most desirable luxury brands within the powerhouse of LVMH, has enormous clout. Who wouldn’t love to attend the Vuitton extravaganza held at the dome-like structure near the recently opened Foundation Louis Vuitton? It’s definitely worth the flight to the city of lights.

Fashion’s daily bible WWD is becoming a daily and has fell victim to the changing media landscape. The institution’s last daily paper will cease on April 24 ending its 105 year history. In its place will be a weekly digest magazine. ” In a media age where algorithims, aggregation and native content have reshaped and destroyed many news organizations, WWD’s core values and mission remains. Get the story first, be right and be fair.” was the statement released. It’s interesting to note that Feb 28, 2015 marked the death of the founder,87 year old John Fairchild. It is not known if he had an inkling that this would occur.

New York’s social-scene sparkled like a faceted gem last night with celebrations for two legendary jewelers, Piaget and Buccellati. Haute Living’s first stop, Piaget’s Fifth Avenue boutique which was brimming with swoon-worthy jewelry and elegant ladies and gents, all there to gawk at the latest Red Carpet gems. The Mediterranean Gardens collection was created with tourmalines, south-sea pearls, emeralds diamonds and more and are drop-dead gorgeous. You’ll probably see them on the Red Carpet bejeweling Hollywood royalty.

Wearing exquisite emeralds is the Haute way to celebrate St. Paddy’s day. Forget the usual faire of green bagels, pub crawls and shamrock t-shirts and go with a precious stone of the verdant kind. If luck’s on your side and you own an emerald, it’s the perfect opportunity to show it off. Emeralds are one of the most vibrantly colored of gemstones and the three c’ of color, cut and clarity, also the criteria for judging diamonds, hold true for them too. In the market for an exceptional emerald? We recommend purchasing from the legendary jewelers, (Cartier, deGrisogono, Martin Katz or Piaget), to ensure the highest quality. Below are magnificent emeralds which will inspire and delight. We’ve included fun-facts or conversations starters about the stone, keeping the festivities lively while wearing the jaw-dropping piece.
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Heidi Klum is one of the original Victoria Secret angels who strutted down the runway with wings and skivvies in the late ’90s.

The School of American Ballet’s Winter Ball, sponsored by the legendary French jeweler, Van Cleef & Arpels, set New York’s social scene on fire last night. Attendees like Chelsea Clinton and Amanda Brotman, gathered at the David H. Koch theatre in Lincoln Center and sipped cocktails, among amazing art like Jasper Johns which hangs on a nearby wall. The atmosphere was jovial with everyone in gear for spring with the break in the arctic New York weather. Models clad in black dance leotards and colored masks flanked the room modeling Van Cleef jewelry as women gawked at the diamond encrusted pieces. At 8 the group ascended the grand stairway to the festively decorated ball-room in a bright fuchsia and orange theme by Ron Wendt Design.

In less than one week Jaeger-LeCoultre cuts the ribbon in Miami’s colorful design district to open a new boutique.

Spice-up your ensemble with Graff diamonds and channel Joni Mitchell’s freewheeling style for a
refined bohemian look perfect for spring.

The shop-within-a-shop will feature the Diorama shoulder bag, which debuted on the runway for the spring 2015.