The doorbell rings and its a flower delivery but this box of florals is different than the run of the mill. A 15 by 15 festively decorated box with is put in your waiting hands ready for the reveal.

Founder of the ubiquitous brand Joe Boxer, Nick Graham, has launched rockets full of underwear into space. He has live-streamed a fashion show from an airplane hanger in Iceland and now he’s created another empire— an eponomous line of men’s shirts that are sold at Macys and Lord & Taylor. When it comes to his life in NYC he takes a quieter approach. This dapper businessman talks to Haute Living about his “go to” places in the Big Apple.

The designer, Raf Simmons is exiting Dior after a three and a half year stint with the LVMH owned brand. Prior to his hire, John Galliano was at the reigns of the French house from ’95 to 2011. This news has no doubt rocked the fashion world—his modern take on the brand has been heralded by press and buyers alike and there was no indication of him being ousted by management. The change seems to be based on Simmons desire to pursue other interests. Mr. Simmons statement is below:

New York is the center of the shopping universe— new shops open monthly with goodies for every sweet tooth. We’ve put a list together of the latest stores to open in the Big Apple— just in time for fall sale season!

Slipping your foot into an Italian Fratelli Rosetti shoe is as delicious as eating bowl of pasta marinara— finely crafted lined in buttery calfskin. So too is sipping the little known Italian sparkling wine, Franciacorta, which hails from the Province of Bescia in Lombardy— between the southern shore of Lake Iseo and the city of Brescia—all in Italy that is. The shoes are crafted with the finest of materials and leather with innovative touches that hit the right note.

The brand’s legendary perfumer, Jean-Claude Ellena, talked to Haute Living about his artful yet personal approach to create scents that sing like an operatic aria.

Luxury LIving the premier showroom for sleek designer interiors like Fendi Casa, Trussardi Casa, the Luxury Collection and Bentley furniture, hosted an elegant cocktail party this week in support of the philanthropic wildlife association Panthera at their showroom in midtown Manhattan. The Panthera organization is devoted to the conservation of the world’s 38 wild cat species and their ecosystems. Dr Thomas Kaplan, the founder and Chairman of Panthera spoke eloquently and passionately about the efforts they have put in place to aid in the conservation of “big cats”. Also in attendance was artist Peter Tunney who donated two of his original artworks ( of wild cats) to a silent auction which will benefit the conservation organization.

William Wegman the artist whose humorous photos of dogs in human situations have delighted the world has partnered with the Italian brand Maxmara. Their relationship dates back to 2001 in tandem with the brand’s 50th anniversary. Wegman was asked to create a series of eight images with the dogs wearing Maxmara’s iconic camel coat which were exhibited in the boutiques. The traveling photo exhibit is again in New York In celebration of the renewal of “Dogs in Coats.” Maxmara will run a special reproduction of the thirty limited edition 101801 camel coats.

Philanthropist, mother and equestrian Georgina Bloomberg has got what it takes to win.