Two iconic Italian brands collide with the Maserati Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna concept car that launched today at the Detroit Auto show.

The fashion catwalk that is the Golden Globes 2015 had its moment last night and the looks did not disappoint. The kickoff event of the award season had a strong showing for metallics, Easter-egg colors, and no-frills hair and make-up. It’s everyone’s favorite with more fashion risks taken and a bubbly atmosphere brought about by the freely flowing champagne. This year it seems everyone got the memo to be understated and elegant; there were plenty of carefully thought out tasteful looks.

Spring is around the corner and a handbag is pivotal in creating a chic and updated look. Haute Living reveals 3 handbag designers you may not know who are quieting taking fashion by storm.

Bad boy pop-star, Justin Bieber is the new face and body of Calvin Klein underwear and jeans. The global ad campaign was shot by the uber-hip photography team of Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in New York City and launched yesterday through social media outlets. Bieber’s 21 million instagram followers gawked at the photographs on his feed which he tagged ” Officially part of the legacy.” His completely inked arms and worked out physique were revealed to pretty much all of human-kind. The legacy he is referring to is obviously the 1990 face for the Calvin Klein brand, Mark Walberg whose half naked body was plastered across massive billboards from Times Square to Los Angeles.

It seems counter-intuitive to sell jewelry with exceptional stones and precious metals in a shop in the Berkshires but that is just what the the jewelry team of McTeigue and McClelland have done for over 18 years. Recently they expanded their selling space and workshop to a iconic 1850’s landmarked building in the town of Great Barrington Massachusets, set against the rolling hills. The upgraded space is sure to bring in more clients in search of bespoke pieces with understated elegance while also enjoying a weekend of fine food, a bit of culture and some R+R.

Its the 11th hour and you just got an invite to a fabulous New Year’s event that you just can’t turn down. You’ve got your LBD and diamond dangles but a new pair of shoes is a must.  Slipping feet into perfectly lasted leather lined compartments which envelope the feet in cool-beauty, is a slice of nirvana which women know well. Just as kissing frogs to find your prince, many are slipped on but few are brought to check out.
With one day to spare Barneys.com is a fantastic shoe resource to find a shoe commitment. Since spring shoes are trickling in you may even get a pair on sale—which means investing several is the sign of a smart shopper. We’ve curated a 10 of our favorite evening shoes from the 2014 holiday collections from stilettos to kitten heels to stripy sandals. They all can be over-nighted to your home just in time for the festivities.We’ve provided links to buy because your time is valuable. Peruse away and Happy 2015.

Busy executives have very little time to shop. With New Year’s celebrations a blink away, Haute Living compiled a list of men’s formal-wear made easy. We’ve included the 3 most exclusive men’s brands to assist in dressing to the nines. Time well spent is with friends, family and a bottle of your favorite bubbly. Here are our favorites for a more personal approach to men’s tuxedo shopping.

“Its a call to action. We’re creating a soulful economy from artisans all over the world” says Donna Karan as she exuberantly details the earthy-chic housewares, textiles, jewelery and gift items for sale at the Urban Zen Holiday Marketplace. The pop-up shop, opened in Nov 21 and remain until Jan 4th, and is housed adjacent to Urban Zen on Greenwich street in the West Villiage of Manhattan. I met Donna who is greeting shoppers (and journalists) and is sitting at at one of the set tables in the cozily lit marketplace. She is wearing her signature tribal leather necklace (she must have many), bangles and a quintessential black uniform and floats around like an excited teen. Clearly this is a passion for her.

Let’s be frank. No one needs anything but well-crafted pieces made of durable, refined materials are the hallmark of conscious consumerism and is the antidote to cheap throw-away fashion. When giving, go for a top luxury brand that your loved ones will adore. Case in point our covet list below which will inspire awe those gifted.

For the ladies, Fendi, the Italian family owned brand known for furs, and their infamous 90’s baguette, new it offering is the “peekaboo”. This one in painted python. Or if you’re yearning for an American classic then do Tiffany &Co’s crocodile satchel. It will have a place in your bag museum for years.

It’s not a cliche’ that diamonds are forever and the venerable brand Cartier’s diamond and emerald secret watch is a one of a kind show piece fit for a literal queen. Chanel’s lion time-piece is pure lavishness on a wrist. Both are more of an investment that pure purchase.

If the lady has an unusually spicy style then go for these turquoise and emerald Chicuita dangles from deGrisogono. They too are one of a kind but will make an ensemble look drop dead gorgeous. For footwear we chose Roger Vivier’s pink crystal encrusted ballet flats for intense foot-bling. And Rene’ Caovilla’s kitten heel with mink fur poof are jewelery for the feet.

There is something very delicious about wearing a fine fur. Its warmth and touchable softness, a girl cannot tire of. I’ve never regretted buying a fur that causes personal delight when wearing. Our picks are this brightly-hued chubby from Frenchman Yves Solomon and the of-the-moment must have, the fur vest; this one from Timo Weiland.

A watch is a sign of power and style for important men and you can’t go wrong with Swiss watch-maker, F. P. Journe’s chronometre’ or the Roman jeweler, Bulgari’s platinum Octo. Both have a masculine gentility that he will love and will become the go-to time-piece in his watch cabinet. Salvatore Ferragamo’s lux crocodile sneaker is great for that business titan in your life who needs to look pulled together even when he plays. Rimowa’s special edition luggage in partnership with Neville Wakefield, is their latest installment in practically indestructible travel-cases for globe trekkers. The whimsical Hermes, is