Check out Louis Vuitton's new visually stunning video about the history and future of their trunks.

DineLA may be kicking off just as New York Restaurant Week comes to an end, but that doesn't mean the West Coast doesn't have the culinary chops to impress foodies and non-foodies alike. Now in its fifth year, the 12-day dining event, which runs until Feb. 1, features prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus for some of the finest dining establishments throughout the city, from Michelin-starred hotspots to popular marquee posts. And while sifting through the list of the more than 250 participating restaurants can be quite daunting, we've narrowed down the choices to the top five places not to be missed. Bon appetit!

They say that timing is everything. Of this, most would agree. Timing actually could be the difference between kicking your shoes off, staying at home and watching TV or putting on some lipstick, a pair of high heels and stepping out to serendipitously meet the man of your dreams. It can be about buying a losing […]

As the economy rebounds, first-time homebuyers and those looking to move up in the world of real estate have numerous options for neighborhoods, including Los Angeles’ Highland Park, which was recently named the hautest new neighborhood of 2013.

Snowboard superpipe gold-medal contender Elena Hight’s chance to shine is on Saturday, when she’ll battle defending champion Kelly Clark for the podium. But, off the hill one of her main passions is eco-conscious clothing made from Repreve. As one of the official sponsors for Winter X Games, in Aspen Jan. 24 through 27, Repreve-based products […]

Los Angeles is a bustling metropolis filled with entertainment and cultural events year-round. With an endless amount of galleries, concerts, shopping and museums, Los Angeles specifically has five upcoming cultural events worth noting in your calendar.

There's a haute new VIP destination in downtown Los Angeles, and that is the Champions Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. Live. A private reception was held late last week to introduce the new million-dollar residents-only lounge, of which was attended by members of the Stanley Cup-winning LA Kings.

Over the years, The Golden Angels Gala has become the most anticipated and outstanding ball in Miami. Over 1,000 guests from the South Florida community who support the Jackson Health System attend every year.  Tables start at  $7,000 but typically go for $25,000. The annual Jackson Memorial Foundation Golden Angels Gala will be held this […]

Rick caruso discusses how he’s helping to make LA the best place on Earth

Classical pianist virtuoso Lola Astanova brought her unique style, emotional depth and dramatic stage presence to the Lincoln Center last night for a special symphonic event presented by luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, Ulysse Nardin. Wearing a long sparkling gown and sky-high heels, Astanova performed Tchaikowsky: Piano Concerto #1 and Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto #2 with the […]

Hollywood socialite and hotel heiress Paris Hilton has been making the media rounds recently including an E! News tour of her personal closets, which includes a 200+ designer shoe collection, half of which she reveals are unworn.

When it comes to José Andrés’ resume, the question that should be asked is ‘what hasn’t he done?’ The 43-year-old Spaniard who is often credited with bringing the small plates concept to America, is the owner of 15 American restaurants. He defeated fellow superchef Bobby Fay on the Food Network’s Iron Chef America, appeared as a judge on Bravo’s Top Chef and found the time to write three cookbooks.

Just as the month of February approaches, Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away, so you know what that means, business is about to pick up drastically for chocolatiers, card shops, florists, restaurants and of course, jewelers. So what better way to say “I love you” than with a girl’s best friend, that very perfect diamond ring that most women dream of. Well, this year Mondrian LA will take care of all your worries with a special Valentine’s Day package that they’ve put together specifically for the perfect engagement called the Dream Proposal.

I kicked off my night with a nice dinner at Mr. Chow downtown with Jonas Heller, Jason Pomeranc, Emily Smith, Daisey Burman, Scot Lerner of Jacks and Jokers and Eleanor Propp. I spotted Maggio Cipriani and Joe McMad there too. Then I was off to the re-opening Marquee. Rich Thomas, Noah Tepperberg, Jason Strauss and […]

If your New Year’s resolution is to get fit , incentivize yourself with a watch made to complement an active lifestyle. Sure, these five timepieces look great at a restaurant, courtside, and even at work. But they’re built to perform from runway to race course, so why not put them through their paces? All are available at Westime boutiques in Beverly Hills, La Jolla and West Hollywood.

On Tuesday night, I went to dinner at Michael McCarty’s midtown restaurant Michael’s. The room was filled with media and publishing power players like Nicole Hanley Mellon, Peter David, Darrell Hartman and Lorraine Karram. The new dinner menu is amazing and has over 40 items! The Korean Steak Tacos and Scallops were fantastic… and who […]

One of the hautest parties at the Sundance Film Festival last Sunday didn't belong to an actual film, though a studio head honcho was its host. None other than Harvey Weinstein threw a football viewing party to watch the NFL playoff, the Giants/49ers game, in particular.

“The Big Unit” Chronograph by Ulysse Nardin is a very special timepiece created to honor baseball great, Randy Johnson also known as “Big Unit”. The 45.8mm case is stainless steel and coated with rubber. “The Big Unit” features a Caliber UN-35 automatic movement with a 30-second chronograph, small seconds, date indication and 42 hour power reserve. The seconds hand is personalized with a baseball symbol and inscribed with “Big Unit” along with a red number “51” marking on the bezel, to recognize the baseball legend. “The Big Unit” Chronograph by Ulysse Nardin is limited to 100 pieces.