Posts by Pauline Sung
HAutos: The Exclusive Fiat 500 by Gucci Makes Its Debut in Paris
After months of anticipation, the Fiat 500 by Gucci has finally made its debut in Paris. As the culmination of an incredibly fashionable collaboration between Gucci creative director Frida Giannini and Fiat’s Centro Stile, the chic auto doubly marks the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy and Gucci’s 90th birthday.
Haute Yachts: The Ultra-Luxurious Heesen Megayacht “Blind Date” On Sale for $40 Million
Not the average girl your friend tried to set you up with that one time, the Blind Date is a supremely crafted 48.9-meter megayacht built by Heesen in 2009, and has recently been listed for sale for approximately $40 million through Merle Wood & Associates. Behind the design of the ultra luxurious craft were Omega Architects’ Frank Laupman for the exterior and the UK’s Keech Green for interiors. Together, the duo joined forces with the shipyard’s in-house team to create the ultimate luxury megayacht.
The New Porsche Panamera S Hybrid: Head of Its Class in Luxury Hybrid Automobiles
With Porsche’s new Panamera S Hybrid, eco-friendly drivers can drive green without having to sacrifice sportiness or elegance. This second production hybrid model is an environmentally conscious continuation of the already ultra-sleek Panamera sport sedan. According to Automotive Rhythms, this new model is not only the most fuel-efficient Porsche of all time, but has leapt past all of the full hybrid production vehicles in the luxury class.
Haute 100 New York Update: Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry to Expand Into Asia With Debut Store in Hong Kong
Never one to miss out on a golden opportunity, Ivanka Trump has announced plans to expand Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry, her line of gorgeous accessories that has seen great reception in the U.S., into Asia. As China continues to witness growth in newly wealthy citizens with a penchant for luxury, Trump plans to launch her line through Hong Kong-based Studio 1601.
HAutos: Drive Off In Prince William’s Aston Martin DB6 Volante (Princess Not Included)
After the royal nuptials, as Prince William drove away from Buckingham Palace with his princess, women the world over wished they were in the passenger seat. At the same time, lads all over were just dying to be in the driver’s seat of the ultra-stylish Aston Martin that Wills borrowed from Prince Charles for his big day. While the princess in your life may not get Kate’s royal crown, your Aston Martin is certainly not out of the picture, as two virtually identical Aston Martins will be on sale at Bonhams’ upcoming auction.
Top 5 Cocktail Menus in New York City
It’s time to ditch your old stand-by drink, New York. A scintillating new revolution in the art of the cocktail has taken over, and the city has taken notice. Restaurants and bars are expanding their cocktail horizons with ambrosian concoctions that incorporate unique blends, infusions, methods, and ingredients that teeter on the border between bartending and alchemy. We’ve compiled a list of New York’s Top 5 Cocktail Menus that you simply must try out… just check your conventions at the door.
TONIGHT: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with New York’s Best Tacos
It’s Cinco de Mayo, mis amigos! Regardless of your heritage, this vibrant holiday is everyone’s chance to celebrate the Mexican army’s victory over the French in 1862 by kicking back with some cerveza or tasty margaritas and chowing down on some savory Mexican fare… because what goes better with tequila than sizzling strips of succulent meat with all the trimmings? We’ve compiled our list of the city’s best tacos, so grab some friends, your sombrero, your appetite, and let the fiesta begin!
Hautels: NYC’s Hotel Plaza Athenee Offers Exclusive Alexander McQueen Package
Through July 31, 2011, New York City’s ultra-chic Hotel Plaza Athenee will be offering an exclusive Alexander McQueen package, just in time for the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibit, organized by The Costume Institute and on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The extraordinary exhibit will highlight the late designer’s incredible contributions to the fashion world while the luxurious hotel will offer fashion and design aficionados the rare opportunity to truly be immersed in the art of the late McQueen, as well as to relax in the hotel’s new spa with a selection of signature treatments.
The San Francisco Symphony Celebrates 100th Anniversary with ‘An Evening with Carolina Herrera’
On Wednesday, April 20, for the first time in nearly 30 years, Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco hosted a glamorous evening that brought together the best of high fashion and the passion of music with “An Evening with Carolina Herrera” – a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the San Francisco Symphony featuring an exclusive runway show by internationally acclaimed fashion designer Carolina Herrera.
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