Unite SF Design held their first-ever runway show with a refreshing new twist, where philanthropy shined as brightly as the fashion. Haute Living's favorites from the evening are inside!

Alicia Piazza, wife of retired baseball player Mike Piazza, hosted a baby shower at the uber-exclusive Indian Creek Country Club for her best gal friends. The lavish affair began with a cocktail reception and passed hors d’oeuvres in the courtyard overlooking the sparkling Biscayne Bay.  The reception was followed by an elegant 4-course lunch in […]

The 16th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival brought a taste of Hollywood to wine country, with a lineup of more than 100 films, 7 premieres, and a bevvy of A-list stars. Amidst the films, parties, food and wine that the five-day event is known for, the SIFF honored Golden Globe-winning actress Mary-Louise Parker with the Sonoma Spotlight Award.

The Concourse Exhibition Center in the design district was transformed into a stunning sea of red during the 2013 Red Cross ‘Hope by Design’ Gala, hosted by the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter. Guests were treated to cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, dancing, and a spectacular musical performance by eight-time Grammy award-winning R&B icon Gladys Knight.

Matt Kemp has hit a home run with his latest act of charity. The LA Dodgers player has made a pledge, via Twitter, to donate $1000 per home run he makes until the All-Stars.

Actress Drew Barrymore and her husband Will Kopelman have listed their Montecito home for $7,500,000. The 6,258-square-foot property features six bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms.

Leveraging on the success of its first partnership, Trunk Club is partnering with the popular menswear line ETON, to offer a curated selection of exclusive clothing as part of the ETON Designer Series Trunk: Spring Edition. The ETON Designer Series Trunk: Spring Edition will include a selection of multifaceted ties and Italian linen pocket squares composed […]

America’s Most Decorated Racecar Driver Sounds Off On His Success Off The Track

A vintner inspires Napa with innovation and philanthropy.

Tourists might argue that every hour is Happy Hour in Miami, but locals know better. Head to these upscale watering holes for an after work drink or a late lunch, depending on whether or not you have fully adapted to ‘Miami Time.’

It’s been a long road for Napa native Chef Jeffrey Jake to arrive as Silverado Resort and Spa’s Executive Chef. Since 2010, he has overseen the menus for The Grill, The Royal Oak, the main lounge and all catering and room service for the resort – quite a full plate for one chef.

Pop singer Katy Perry is demonstrating her admiration for California by purchasing multiple Hollywood Hills homes totaling $11.2 million.

On a beautiful spring evening in late April, I attended the Ocean Independence’s Legends in London event. This exclusive cocktail reception, held at the Mall Galleries, showcased both the America’s Cup and the Louis Vuitton Cup, together for the first time in many years in London. During the elegant event guests got the chance to see revolutionary on-board footage of America’s Cup sailing.

A custom-made Vox guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison sold for an astounding $408,000 at a New York auction on Saturday. The rare instrument was built for Lennon in 1966 and used during the Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour” period. According to a statement from Julien’s Auctions, Harrison played the guitar while practicing “I […]

Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci recently bought the Soho townhouse of his close friend Marina Abramovic, known as the grandmother of performance art. Though the 21-foot property was initially listed for $5.79 million, Tisci was able to snag the unit for $3.06 million, reports Curbed. Located at 54 King Street, the unit, which is configured […]

Actress and model Jenny McCarthy partied at Hyde Bellagio during the venue’s weekly industry party Lost Angels on Tuesday night.

French fashion brand Sandro will be opening its second west coast boutique in August, following its grand opening of a Las Vegas store last Thursday at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Oscar winner Nicole Kidman is going to be clad in only the hautest jewels while starring in the upcoming biopic Grace of Monaco. In the film about the life of Grace Kelly from director Olivier Dahan, out this December, the 45-year-old Australian actress will sport key pieces worn by Princess Grace herself from Cartier.