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Haute Scene : Alexandra von Furstenberg Honored at Cavalier
Guests celebrated two visionary artists in October at Cavalier, the fabulous new neighborhood boutique founded by interior designer Jay Jeffers and Creative Director Michael Purdy. The evening showcased Alexandra Von Furstenberg and her collection of edgy, acrylic home accessories as well as the spectacular new jewelry collection by Alex & Lee, the iconic Bay Area designers. Von Furstenberg and Alex & Lee Founder Lee Brooks clinked glasses with the evening’s hosts Jay Jeffers and Michael Purdy ,Vanessa Getty, Sloan Barnett, Ali Pincus, JP Conte and Paul Weaver. The packed house also included VIP guests OJ Shansby, Hillary Thomas, Alexis Traina, Juliet de Baubigny, Joy Bianchi, Wilkes Bashford, Ed Hardy and Carolyn Chang. The fete was also an opening for the stunning retrospective Alex & Lee: 40 Years of Renegade Jewelry Design, curated by Michael Purdy and now on view at Cavalier.
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Haute Scene : Bulgari unveils Jewelry pieces for the Biennale Des Antiquaires
Bulgari celebrated the 2012 San Francisco Opera Ball, hosted by Dede Wilsey and Bulgari’s US President, Alberto Festa. A percentage of proceeds from the evening went to the educational programs of the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Opera Guild. For the first time in the U.S., Bulgari unveiled a collection of High Jewelry pieces made exclusively for the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris. Singer Nadine Sierra performed, accompanied by Sun Ha-Yoon on the piano, both from the Opera’s Adler program.
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Haute Scene : Ann Getty launches Interior Styles book
The Getty family welcomed guests to the Getty House in November for the launch of Ann Getty’s Interior Styles. The book launch party was a beautiful cocktail event held throughout the house in the courtyard, living and dining room and music room for nearly 250 guests who all loved the new tome, which is perfect for those who are passionate about fine interiors, the preservation of antiques, the highest level of craftsmanship, and respect for architectural integrity. Fluent in classical styles and periods and known for sourcing her own vast array of objects and opulent materials from across the globe, Getty creates interiors that are steeped in historical style yet remain fresh and vibrant for today’s clientele.
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Haute Ambassador Olivia Hsu Decker : The Fall in San Francisco, and Abroad
The San Francisco Opera celebrated its 90th Season with the Opera Ball 2012’s theme Notte di Spendore featuring Giuseppe Verdi’s high drama Rigoletto. It was conducted by music director Nicola Luisotti, and the co-chairs for the evening were Diane Rubin and Cathy MacNaughton. The patron dinner was at the tented Opera Ball Pavilion designed by Robert Fountain in the theme of peacocks, bird cages and orchids. Nearly 1,000 guests enjoyed the dinner catered by Dan McCall. This sold out event raised over $1 million this year for various San Francisco Opera education funding.
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Haute 100 San Francisco Update
Our annual Haute 100 list is a compilation of the most influential individuals in business, technology, fashion and other top industries. We don’t have to search far to find the 100 most intriguing and successful people in san francisco, but it can be quite a task to keep up with them. As such, a yearly update simply isn’t enough.
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Woman On The Water – San Francisco America’s Cup Organizer Kyri Mcclellan
Bringing the America’s Cup to San Francisco takes a lot of work—and Kyri McClellan is the perfect woman for the job. She took control of the San Francisco America’s Cup Organizing Committee in April 2011, leaving her post as project manager in the San Francisco Mayor’s Office. There, she was involved in the 2016 Olympic Bid, the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay, and was the and day-to-day project manager for the America’s Cup bid in 2010.
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What’s Haute : ‘Tis The Season For Giving
Here Are The Hautest Gifts To Give Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season
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Top 5 Fitness Center in Los Angeles: Tracy Anderson Method, YAS, Barry’s Bootcamp & more
Tracy Anderson Method 12345 Ventura Boulevard Suite L Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 762-3133 YAS 1101 Abbot Kinney Boulevard Venice, CA 90291 (310) 396-6993 Barry’s Bootcamp 1106 La Cienega Boulevard Suite 104 West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 360-6262 Equinox 201 Santa Monica Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 593-8888 SoulCycle 11640 San Vicente Boulevard Los […]
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Top 5 Salons in Los Angeles: Sally Hershberger, Warren-Tricomi, Andy LeCompte Salon & more
Sally Hershberger 760 La Cienega Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 854-4922 Warren-Tricomi 8327 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90069 (323) 651-4545 Andy LeCompte Salon 616 North Almont Drive Los Angeles, CA 90069 (310) 273-4100 Serge Normant at John Frieda 8440 Melrose Place Los Angeles, CA 90069 (323) 653-4040 Salon Benjamin 8910 Melrose Avenue West […]
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Top 5 Nightclubs in Los Angeles: Bootsy Bellows, Lure Nightclub, Supperclub and more
Bootsy Bellows 9229 Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 274-7500 Greystone Manor 643 N. La Cienega Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90069 (310) 652-2012 Lure Nightclub 6675 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 463-0004 Supperclub 6675 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 466-1900 Bar Marmont 8171 Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 (323) […]
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One on One : A Chip Off The Hard Rock: Harry Morton
Hard Rock Hotel Heir Harry Morton Is Building His Own Empire In LA
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33rd Annual Chance of a Lifetime Gala
The Illinois chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will be holding their 33rd Annual JDRF Chance of A Lifetime Gala Saturday December 8, 2012 at the McCormick Place convention center. The goal of the JDRF is “to improve the lives of every person affected with Type 1 diabetes by accelerating progress on promising opportunities […]
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Kitchen Confidential – OOH LA LA with Pascal Lorange
Pascal Lorange knows haute cuisine. He has worked for three-star Michelin Chef Georges Blanc, served as Julio Iglesias’ private chef and has personally cooked for Oscar de la Renta, Princess Stephanie of Monaco and the Clintons, among others. This Belgian-born foodie is now the bi-coastal Corporate Executive Chef for one of LA’s hautest restaurants, the French Riviera-inspired Fig & Olive. Here, Lorange discusses his passion for olive oil, cooking for Bill Clinton and what it was like preparing a $17,900 per-plate meal for our newly re-elected President, Barack Obama.
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Retreat to The Peninsula Chicago
Located in the heart of Chicago is the five star, five diamond luxury hotel The Peninsula (108 East Superior Street). This is an award-winning hotel straight out of Hong Kong. Established in 1928, this prestigious hotel is located in only nine cities in the world (three in the US). Luckily Chicago has one and it […]
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