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The Top 5 Richest People in South Korea
South Korea has seen an incredible boom, making it a record year for the rising country. According to Forbes, their economy experienced a 6.1% increase last year, a 23% jump in their stock market, and their national currency, the won, continued to rise against the dollar. The consequent massive increase in wealth has made waves on Forbes’ annual list of the country’s 40 richest with a record 21 billionaires – a huge leap from last year’s 11 and 2009’s 5 – for a collective wealth of $65.6 billion. Here’s our breakdown of South Korea’s top five richest.
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The Great Bikini Mix-Up (and Match): Diane’s Beachwear at Scottsdale Quarter
In recent months celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow and others have been spotted in bikinis by such hot brands as L-Space, Vitamin A and Hurley. Now, with the opening of Diane's Beachwear in Scottsdale Quarter -- the brand's first Arizona location -- you can snag the same in-demand swimwear.
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Celebrate National Women Build Week April 30-May 8 With Habitat for Humanity
Female volunteers will be pounding nails at Habitat for Humanity construction sites across the country in recognition of National Women Build Week, April 30 through May 8. Locally, the Desert Foothills chapter has teamed with Lowe's to offer a free "how-to" home improvement clinic on April 30; plus, they're looking for volunteers to help paint an HFH home on May 7.
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Haute Cocktails: New sporty drinks at the Halekulani
Summer means two things: the kind of weather perfect for outdoor fun — and cocktails to match. And with that, Tim Rita, a bartender at the award-winning Halekulani Hotel devised five new cocktails perfect for this season's major sporting events, namely the Tour de France and the Tinman Triathlon, both held in July.
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Angelina Jolie New $10 Million Face of Louis Vuitton
Brad Pitt is no longer the only man in Angelina Jolie’s life. Louis Vuitton reportedly paid the mega-star $10 million to appear in a series of ads for an upcoming campaign. The actress slash philanthropist’s flawless mug will be one of many famous faces the French luxury label has utilized to market their coveted goods.
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Chicago House Kaleidoscope Fashion Show & Brunch
This Sunday, May 1 marks the 24th Annual Spring Brunch & Fashion Show! Mark Shale's designs will be featured down the runway at the Harold Washington Library in the Winter Garden Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Join Chicago House's co-chairs, Brett Locasio and Tim Weber along with Maria Pinto who is the creative director of Mark Shale for a spectacular Sunday. Guests will feast on a scrumptious 3-course brunch by Jewell Events Catering, sip on cocktails by Grey Goose, and nosh on desserts by Sara Lee all while viewing the latest Spring fashions!
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Hillstone Restaurant Group Buys East Hamptons’ Della Femina Restaurant
Hillstone, the esteemed restaurant group behind the likes of Houston’s, Palm Beach Grill, R+D, South Beverly Grill, and others, has bought out the Hamptons’ Della Femina. According to curbed.com, rumors of the takeover have been buzzing for a while, but now they have been confirmed. The new name of the East Hamptons spot will be East Hampton Grill and will draw inspiration from its sister restaurant in Florida, the Palm Beach Grill.
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Haute Event: British Star Ellie Goulding Performs at W San Francisco for Symmetry Live Tour
Acclaimed , 24 year-old British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding took to the stage at W San Francisco as part of W Hotels Worldwide Symmetry Live, the hotel group’s ongoing live concert series that showcases what’s hip and hot in music. Goulding, already a star in the UK, performed hits from her best-selling debut album of 2010, Lights.
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Save the Date: SLS Hotel Beverly Hills Hosts Wine Aficionado Dinner to Help Celebrate Bogart Pediatric Cancer ...
On May 5, this year's 9th Annual Bogart Pediatric Cancer Research Program Wine Aficionado Dinner will pair gastronomic genius, José Andrés and his sumptuous Spanish cuisine with an elite international selection of fine wines.
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Gayle A. Ching Presents $13 Million Kamuela Estate
Tennis court and swimming pool.
Maximum privacy and security with double gated access to Estate.Adjoining 20 acres also may be available for purchase.
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Diane Lieberman Presents $10 Million Miami Residency
New waterfront contemporary home, located in guard-gated Bal Harbour. Boasting 12,000 square feet, this home is completely furnished and appointed with the finest amenities.
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3 Foodie Events on Your Radar This May
Skip the diet and get ready to dine on the best dishes from your favorite restaurants when three big food events come to Las Vegas in May.
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The Maldives’ $500 Million “Green” Island and Underwater Golf Course
The government of the Maldives islands has proposed plans to construct a floating golf course and convention center which is actually designed to tackle the threat of global warming. These synthetic floating islands will feature technologies such as water desalination, water cooling, and the use of floating solar blanket fields. Equipped with underwater tunnels that will attach the holes and pieces together, this golf course will allow people to experience the reef up close and personal.
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Sean Wolfington Celebrates 40th Birthday at Casa Tua
Together with his family and closest friends, American film producer, Sean Wolfington, celebrated the big 4-0 with a surprise party at The Club in Casa Tua on Saturday, April 9th.
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Chef David Bouley’s Brushstroke Finally Launches in New York
Epitomizing the understated elegance of bold strokes of ink on Japanese paper is Chef David Bouley’s long-awaited restaurant. On Wednesday, April 20, Brushstroke officially opened its doors to the public after weeks of private events and previews.
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The Ritz-Carlton BMW Driving Tour Kicks Off in Key Biscayne with New BMW Models at Your Disposal
Imagine this: you wake up, have your morning coffee and a quick bite to eat, maybe catch up on some emails or the news, pick out your outfit for the day, and which new BMW you’ll be taking for your spin around Miami. Not too shabby, right? Well, the opulent Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne – Miami’s only AAA Five Diamond resort – and BMW are making this a reality by offering Ritz guests complimentary access to one of eight pristine new BMW models for their personal daytime and evening use from May 1 through June 4 through the Ritz-Carlton BMW Driving Tour. Key Biscayne is the first stop on the 2011 tour, which will travel to other Ritz-Carlton locations in Amelia Island, Reynolds Plantation, Charlotte, and Naples through December.
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