Beirut-based designer Dina JSR debuted her creations of architecturally-inspired garments at Dubai's Fashion Forward. Showcased was Architectural Figures, her Autumn/Winter 13/14 looks and fourth collection which displayed Jsr's consistent inspiration: architectural forms. For these designs laden with clear-cut lines and geometric shapes, Jsr looked to the forms of the Dorobanti Tower in Bucarest, Romania designed by architect Zaha Hadid.

Les Jardins Suspendus, which means "the hanging gardens" in French, is Rami Kadi's latest collection. Filled with lace embroidered flowers on lengthy pastel colored gowns made of tulle and other refined fabrics, Kadi's latest creations resulted in dreamy figures akin to those found in a fairy tale book. The show was Kadi's first in Dubai and featured Lebanese singer Myriam Fares who walked down the stage as the guest of honor.

Entitled A Million Little Pieces, Dima Ayad's Autumn/Winter '13 graced the runway of Dubai's Fashion Forward with pastel shades of purple, rose and blue coupled with gold lace, silk and tulle. At once dreamy and ethereal, Ayad's new creations highlight confident femininity and enrapturing elegance.

Breathtaking gowns in shimmering nude, black and red tones coupled with dramatic, free-flowing cuts made their way down the runway during EZRA's show at Fashion Forward. The Manila-born Dubai-based designer is known for creations which often echo the buoyant designs of the American forties and fifties.

Temps are cold outside, but Aspen’s mayoral and city council races are heating up, with Election Day on Tuesday. There are six candidates running for the mayoral positions and four candidates vying for two vacant city council seats. Four of the mayoral candidates–Adam Frisch, Derek Johnson, Steven Skadron and Torre–are current council members. Maurice Emmer […]

The property once purchased by John Denver that was home to his Windstar Foundation sold for $8.5 million, the Aspen Times reported. Five Valley Farms LLC purchased the 957-acre property in Old Snowmass from the Rocky Mountain Institute and Windstar Land Conservancy on Monday. Denver started the Windstar Foundation in 1976 and the property served […]

The private birthday dinner was held at Miami’s posh new restaurant, Tosca where guests were treated to an eight  course dinner. Bertaud Belieu Rose flowed all night while Kamal was flocked by friends, family, and his peers, who all came out for the same reason: to toast the man whose vision, passion and drive is […]

If you should pass Orphic will strolling down the Sunset Strip, you might think it's an art gallery. However, the concept shop is merely a boutique set up to resemble an art gallery.

Swedish global fashion chain, Acne Studios, will be opening a downtown Los Angeles flagship store just half a block south of the future Ace Hotel at the Eastern Columbia at 9th and Broadway.

Renowned fashion designer Oscar de la Renta is presenting his Los Angeles bridal trunk show today through May 4 at the Melrose Place Oscar de la Renta boutique.

Buddy Valastro of TLC’s “Cake Boss” was in Midtown yesterday to celebrate the opening of his Times Square Cafe. The 36-year-old Italian-American TV star welcomed customers with a kiss on the cheek, and of course, his award-winning cakes. “We want to be that old-school bakery that was on every corner in America 50 years ago, […]

Retired Lakers basketball player Mitch Richmond has listed his Calabasas mansion for $9.495 million. The 12,953-square-foot, six-bedroom estate is located on a flat ridge at the top of the exclusive and gated Estates of the Oaks.

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.

Currently there are more than 16 million children living in households in America that struggle to put food on the table. That’s a staggering number, it equates to 1 out of every 5 children potentially not having access to proper meals. Quite honestly it makes me sick to my stomach, which is why I’m happy […]

Alexander Wang recently announced a new collaboration with luxury menswear e-tailer Mr Porter. “This is our second season of working with Alex,” Mr Porter buying director, Toby Bateman, told Women’s Wear Daily. “We were talking to their team and the idea came about. It’s nice to have a capsule [collection] from him available at a […]

If there's a more luxurious retreat for the mind, body and soul in Southern California, we've yet to find it. A stay at the tony Golden Door in San Marcos is just what the doctor ordered for those who want to eat right, exercise all day long, find inner peace and take a moment to just breathe.

Brett Ratner has done a complete 180 since making anti-gay remarks last November. After being honored by GLAAD for changing his tune and working harmoniously with the organization, the Rush Hour director has now directed a PSA on their behalf.

After weeks of speculation, or I should say expectation, President Obama has nominated Chicago businesswoman Penny Pritzker as his new Commerce Secretary this morning. Pritzker is on the board of her family-founded Chicago-based Hyatt Hotels Corporation and is also a longtime supporter and huge Democratic fundraiser. Her role as board member may make the actual […]