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Part Four: Online Exclusive Interview with Director of Sundance John Cooper
This week, we have been publishing excerpts from our interview with John Cooper, the director of the Sundance Film Festival. Just weeks after the festival ended, Cooper sat down with Haute Living to reflect on the success of his first go-round as director. In the final part of the interview, John and I discussed "Precious," which debuted at the Sundance Festival in 2009, and he shares his fears that one day, people aren't going to get turned on by independent films.
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Haute Style: Chic Shades from Dior, D&G, and Oliver Peoples
After recently announcing her deal with Iconix to launch multiple fashion ventures, Madonna has now collaborated with Dolce & Gabbana on a new line of sunglasses. Six pairs of frames branded MD&G will go on sale this May 2010. But D&G isn't the only luxury label celebrating the season with haute shades. Dior and Oliver Peoples are at it too. Find out what their new releases will be this Spring.
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Let Them Eat Cake!
Adam Aleksander, New York’s eccentric wiz-kid party planner, collaborated with The Supper Club for a fabulous fête that paid homage to Marie Antoinette's boudoir. The designer extraordinaire spent several weeks researching the French Queen’s life in order to get a good sense of what the party should look like. "[The space] is a bright and colorful mess -- like she's been on a three-day bender," said Aleksander.
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Haute 100 San Francisco Update: H. William Harlan
Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100ers who are making headlines. Check back daily for more info on the most powerful people in your city.
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Go for the Discount, Stay for the Zen: Miami Spa Week Now Taking Reservations
The spa gods have smiled upon us with Miami Spa Week and it is our duty to answer. After the long wait, it is time to schedule those discounted spa treatments once again. For the minuscule price of $50, luxe spas around Miami will be offering an assortment of treatments from which to choose. We did the research for you and found the participating spas worth checking out. Spa Week runs April 12 to 18, but reservations are being taken as we speak.
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The Truth Behind the Paolo Zampolli Lawsuit
Page Six and The Real Deal both reported about the suit that Paolo Zampolli, founder of ID Model Management, filed on Tuesday in New York State Supreme Court against Cristina Calori and her company, Monster Real Estate; Massey Knakal; and Heian Bunka Center. Zampolli is a licensed agent for Paramount Realty, who is named as the plaintiff in the suit. We went straight to Zampolli himself to get the real scoop.
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Introducing New Haute Living Team Members
In case you haven’t noticed, HauteLiving.com is growing. We launched the newly revamped site back in September, and ever since we have been taking steps to reach our goal of being the premier online source for information about all aspects of the luxury lifestyle. Today, we are proud to announce the addition of two new members of our team: Michael Herklots (cigars) and Sandra Sanchez (orGLAMic items).
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Top Five orGLAMic Fashion Finds for Spring
Welcome to the first weekly installment of “orGLAMic Top Fives” on Haute Living.com. Each day, I scour the marketplace for items that represent “sustainable luxury living.” Here I will give you, my discerning readers, the crème de la crème that the eco-industry has to offer. Because the end of this week marks the beginning of springtime, let’s take a look at some of the chicest wardrobe necessities for the upcoming season.
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Out of the Humidor: Quesada 35th Anniversary
The Quesada 35th Anniversary cigar comes from the Dominican Republic’s MATASA factory, home of the Fonseca brand. This is the first time the family’s surname has been used as a brand. In 2009 MATASA celebrated its 35th Anniversary in the Dominican Republic. To honor this milestone, they created a limited-edition cigar that offers a new flavor and experience that did not exist in previous MATASA projects.
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$7,475,000 • Hope Ranch, CA
This 1925 3 bedroom, 3 bath Spanish Hacienda has been lovingly restored. Nestled on a private parcel, this house offers gracious and well appointed rooms for intimate gatherings, large get-togethers or everyday living.
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$7,475,000 Hope Ranch Hacienda Offered by John McGowan
This 1925 3 bedroom, 3 bath Spanish Hacienda has been lovingly restored. Nestled on a private parcel, this house offers gracious and well appointed rooms for intimate gatherings, large get-togethers or everyday living.
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Toni Schrager Offers $16 Million Miami Penthouse
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the most glamorous Penthouse in all of Miami!
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$11,500,000 • Carmel, CA
Rarely does a home of this size and quality become available on such a coveted stretch of California Coastline.
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$16,000,000 • Coral Gables, FL
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the most glamorous Penthouse in all of Miami!
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Haute Properties Interview with Peter Ford
Legendary actor Glenn Ford died in 2006 and his son Peter, who moved in with his aging dad several years before so that the actor could spend his final days at home, just put the Beverly Hills abode on the market for $7,995,000. Much of Hollywood’s Golden Age was played out in this house and we caught up with Peter to hear his first-hand stories and his reasons for selling.
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Tribeca Film Festival Announces 2010 Lineup
The Tribeca Film Festival, which will run from April 21 to May 2, recently announced its 2010 lineup of 85 films. As expected, the opening-night slot went to the highly anticipated film "Shrek Forever After," with other notables slated for showcase throughout the festival.
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