Carolina Herrera honored by Couture Council of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology

Cindy Chao is an artist whose medium just happens to be rare gems and precious metals. Her lavish "sculptures" are sold at auctions at Sothebys, and Christie's to private collectors and exhibited at museums throughout the world. Chao and Sarah Jessica Parker are friends and have a mutual respect for the creative process. They partnered on a resplendent piece called the Black Label Masterpiece "Ballerina Butterfly" brooch which will be sold in October in tandem with the New York City Ballet Gala with net proceeds from its sale benefiting the ballet.

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Learn the secret of success with Woman of Substance, La Perla's strong CEO, Suzy Biszantz

Want to know who is headlining Miami's must-see social event of the year? We'll give you a hint - this will be a Wiz-bang event!

Now that we've suffered through June gloom, which for San Franciscans drags into July and August, it's time to gear up for Indian Summer — that wonderful time of year when the mercury rises just enough to where we can put away our down jackets. Whether you're looking for a cool place to take a yoga class or haute tips to protect your skin during the change of seasons, we offer some ideas.

The electrifying and brilliant path "Queen of Psychedelic Soul" Janis Joplin blazed onto history was cut tragically short well before her niece, Malyn Joplin, was ever born. Malyn was only privy to family stories and strangers’ accounts of her aunt’s colorful yet turbulent life. Growing up, Malyn was tormented by an insatiable curiosity surrounding Janis, matched by an internal resentment of having never met her in person. In search of a deeper connection to her aunt, Malyn launched the fashion line Made for Pearl as a creative vehicle on her road of discovery. Each season, Malyn and the team at Made for Pearl sources style inspiration from photographs, personal letters, and family stories that capture the passionate, untamed yet lonely spirit of Janis. Every silhouette, fabric and detail aims to rebuild an authentic image of Janis through a modern, updated homage to her iconic style. For those that are curious, "Pearl" happens to be Janis Joplin's onstage persona, a woman who wore elaborate ensembles with luxe fabrics. Here are this Venice (natch) designer's secrets to the City of Angels.

Valeriya Planidina by Iris Brosch for Haute Living Magazine

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Take a look inside the headquarters and factory floor of Shinola, America's fastest-growing design brand with Creative Director Daniel Caudill

Top Chef Season 6 winner Michael Voltaggio is already known for creating haute cuisine at his Melrose eatery, ink., and now the master chef will also be known for his vino. Voltaggio, alongside Chris Pittenger of Skinner Vineyards, and wine discovery community Club W, launched RUST, a small-production "orange wine" late last month. The 2013 Rust Grenache Blanc, true to its name, is orange in color. Crafted like a red wine, the grape skins are left in contact with pressed juices, helping to establish its sun-kissed hue. Initial drafts of its aroma parallel with notes of tangerine, citrus peel, and some dry grassiness. On the palate, however, RUST begins like a full-bodied white, but delivers a finish one would find in a young, light-bodied red, making for a highly unique bottle. Here, Voltaggio discusses how the collaboration came to be, his dream RUST pairing menu and why orange is the new black (or red, as it were).

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