Posts by Sherri Balefsky
A Star-Studded Gala in Support of the Arts
Tony Bennett and Susan Benedetto hosted their fourth annual Exploring the Arts (ETA) gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on Monday, Sept. 27. With a turnout of over 500 guests, the event raised $1 million to support arts education in the city’s public schools.
Haute Secrets Los Angeles: Karolina Jagieniak
Karolina Jagieniak is a former tennis superstar and is currently one of the most sought after tennis coaches in the LA area. Check out Karolina Jagieniak’s favorite haute spots in Los Angeles at Haute Secrets.
Haute Secrets New York: Eli Wilner
As the owner of Eli Wilner & Co., this “Frame Sommelier” is one of the world most skilled framer. He is recognized as the foremost American authority of period framing, specializing in the 17th through 20th centuries. He has hand-crafted masterpieces for some of the most prestigious art institutions in the world including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Smithsonian, Christie’s and Sotheby’s Auction House and even The White House.
Haute 100 Los Angeles 2010: Entertainers
Our 2010 Haute 100 Los Angeles details the accomplishments of the most influential people in the city. See which entertainers who made the list this year.
Diamonds Are a Young Hollywood Girl’s Best Friend
Over the weekend, some of Hollywood’s finest flocked to Paramount Studios in Los Angeles for Teen Vogue’s eighth annual “Young Hollywood Party.”
The Young Hollywood Party is known for being one of the only major events that salutes the year’s hottest young actors, singers, and other barely legal (if that!) celebrities. Fashion is always a major part of any red carpet event, but at this party, we couldn’t help but notice that the girls were rocking some major rocks.
Haute Event: Maria Callas Exhibit Opening Gala
On Sept. 23, the Italian Cultural Institute in San Francisco held a celebration gala in honor of the opening of the Maria Callas exhibit. Entitled Maria Callas: A Woman, a Voice, a Myth, the display features the most complete collection to date of the late singer’s mementos. It includes historic stage costumes, jewels, rare documents, recordings, books and even personal letters and photographs.
Haute Event: Bvlgari Celebrates Tatiana Sorokko’s Fashion Exhibition and Book
On Sept. 23, Bvlgari Union Square hosted a special event to celebrate Tatiana Sorokko’s U.S. fashion exhibition debut and its accompanying book, “Extending the Runway: Tatiana Sorokko Style.”
Haute Secrets New York: Nicole Lapin
As bright as she is beautiful, the former Miss Israel attended Harvard University at the age of 15, and eventually went on to graduate as valedictorian from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. The native Angeleno currently works in New York City, co-anchoring CNBC’s business and politics news programs, “Worldwide Exchange” and “The Kudlow Report.” Nicole also frequently acts as a business and finance correspondent for The Today Show.
Wellendorff Opens Its First North American Boutique in San Francisco
For more than 115 years, Wellendorff has been one of the world’s finest jewelry manufacturers. Still today, the Wellendorff name is synonymous with exquisiteness, from their succulent Chocolate Fantasy Turning Rings and glimmering Brilliance of the Sun Bracelets to their colorful Rings of the Year collectors pieces.
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