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Michelin starred chef Nigel Mendham has joined Dukes to oversee the hotel’s new restaurant Thirty Six by Nigel Mendham.

This month, London’s 51 Buckingham Gate Taj Suites and Residences began accepting bookings for the two-bedroom Jaguar Suite, whose furnishings and décor take their cues from the luxury automaker.

Princess Yachts International and Fendi Casa collaborated to design the first 98 Motor Yacht, which they unveiled at the PSP Southampton Boat Show in September. Equipped for long range cruising, water sports and accommodating up to 10 guests, the craft is as functional as it is luxurious.

As I eagerly awaited the unveiling of the Panerai, O’clock exhibition that will open to select press this evening at Milano’s famed Triennale, I found some time to sneak away for an early morning breakfast with Milan-based designer, Silvia Arguello of Rosa Clandestino, at Milano’s Armani Caffe.

Ravinder Bhogal – the award winning TV chef, food writer and stylist – has announced plans to hold a Punjabi inspired evening of cocktails and food on October 25 at Hix Restaurant and Champagne Bar, Selfridges.

Break out the party hats. Renowned chef and restaurant owner Michael Mina has a lot to celebrate these days. For one, his restaurant MICHAEL MINA, located on the grounds of his first restaurant, AQUA, has been successful and is celebrating its one-year anniversary. What’s more, this October marks his 20th anniversary in San Francisco.

Hospitality legend Ian Schrager of Studio 54 fame has been taking over hot spots all over the country recently. As a pioneer of the boutique hotel concept, he and his Ian Schrager Co. have been in the works of acquiring and developing soon-to-be hip boutique hotels from coast to coast – and plans to spend $250 million to develop up to 15 locations over the next five years.

Pick up this issue of Haute Living Los Angeles read about Only Watch, the high-end watch auction that supports research for a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Find out what brands participated and see some of their striking creations.

Dreaming of sashaying down the slopes? If you can’t wait until Christmas for your chalet fix, check out Cortina at Cantina del Ponte.

The highlight of Le Pont de la Tour's 20th birthday celebrations is a one-night-only dinner on October 11, brought to you by legendary, 3-Michelin-starred chef Paul Bocuse

Looking for somewhere sumptuous to sleep in London? Haute Living lets you in on the capital’s top five hotels

Pomellato has teamed up with Bergdorf Goodman to offer some of their signature designs in revamped limited edition pieces. Find out more about the exclusive collaboration and our personal favorite line, the Tango collection, in this issue of Haute Living New York.