Posts by Sherri Balefsky

Haute Secrets Miami: Frederic Dechnik

Frederic Dechnik is the founder, co-owner, and Chief Operating Office for the Webster, the expansive tri-level luxury boutique in Miami Beach. The store features some of the hautest designers in fashion including Jimmy Choo, Givenchy, YSL, and Marc Jacobs. The boutique is also home to the acclaimed Parisian restaurant, Caviar Kaspia and frequently holds special events. With the huge success and popularity of the Webster, this homme Français has established himself as a fashion connoisseur and bona fide style icon.

Haute Secrets New York: Rosie Pope

Rosie Pope is the Founder and CEO of the highly successful upscale Rosie Pope Maternity line that she launched on the same day that she went into labor with her first son back in 2008. She followed suit two years later with the launch of Mom Prep, a comprehensive website that caters to mothers and expecting mothers by offering them classes, events, seminars, and other relevant maternity services. Both of the ideas stemmed from her strong belief that women should look and feel great no matter what stage they are in their lives – and that includes during pregnancy!

Haute Event: The Tramshed Event at The London Design Festival

The London Design Festival is one of the leading design events in the world, bringing together some of the greatest designers nine-day design cultural and commercial extravaganza. As part of this year’s festival came the debut of The Tramshed, an exhibition of collective creativity.

From Farm to Table: Pickings at the Market

About 80 percent of fruits and vegetables we use at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco come from the farmers’ market. I try to go to the Marin Civic Center Farmers’ Market a couple times a week because I like to pick out the produce myself. It gives me the opportunity to see what’s available—see if the peaches are actually ripe. I go in the morning, come home, clean up, and then head to work.

Haute Event: Liza Minnelli Live at The Rose Bar Sessions at Gramercy Park Hotel

It seems like just yesterday that Liza Minnelli was singing “New York, New York” to us on the big screen. And not surprisingly, more than 30 years later, the musical icon is still making New York headlines.

Haute Event: Heather Huey + Urban A&O Building Fashion Opening and Installation

On Thursday, Sept. 23, fashion and design enthusiasts gathered at High Line Park for the opening of the second installation of the Building Fashion series. The ongoing series presents unique collaborations between globally celebrated fashion designers and local architect and design firms. These installations take place at HL23, New York City’s most innovative rotating pop-up shop.

Haute Event: HBO and Caesars Atlantic City Celebrate the Premiere of “Boardwalk Empire”

On Thursday, Sept. 16, HBO celebrated the premiere of its much-anticipated show, “Boardwalk Empire” at Caesars Atlantic City. The new series, which is produced by Martin Scorsese, takes place in the 1920s during the Prohibition-era in Atlantic City.

CitationAir Partners with Brioni Luxury Menswear

CitationAir, one of the world’s top private aviation companies, has recently partnered with Brioni USA, the uber-prestigious Italian fashion label known for its hand-made suits. The relationship is part of CitationAir’s Strategic Alliances Program, which offers its customers exclusive access to various luxury brands. And as as result of partnership, new and existing clientele of CitationAir will each receive a gift certificate toward a custom-made Brioni suit.

Adrienne Arsht Center Celebrates Five Years With Special Black Tie Gala

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is truly one of the leading performing arts organizations and venues in the world. As a tribute to their success, on Thursday, Oct. 28, the Arsht Center will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a black tie, black-and-white themed gala.

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