The Trump family – no relation to the Donald – of the Acqualina Resort and Spa hosted a Gala to remember on November 14th for the 17th Annual I Have a Dream Foundation Gala at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Stephanie Jules and Eddie Trump’s event featured a VIP cocktail reception and silent and live auction raking […]

The Los Angeles Times may be getting closer to having a new owner as the Orange County Register names Rupert Murdoch, Douglas Manchester and Aaron Kushner as potential buyers.

Naeem Khan has been getting a lot of attention for sending stars wearing down the red carpet in his designs.  Nikki Reed wore a Naeem Khan 2013 resort dress to the Norwegian premiere of ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2’ at Oslo’s Colosseum, November 15th.  The dress featured a navy halter and was embellished with […]

This past Friday was a big day in Chicago’s downtown real estate market. Chicago saw the highest-ever recorded sale of a condo. The head of an Oak Brook-based hedge fund, Richard Cooper, sold his 66th floor penthouse at the Park Tower (800 N. Michigan) for a whopping $15 million. Not only is this the highest […]

Katy Perry seemed to bloom as she was honored at the Dream Foundation's 11th annual Celebration of Dreams gala over the weekend. The pop star wore a floral dress to attend the Friday evening event in support of the Dream Foundation, the first and largest national wish-granting organization for adults and their families battling life-threatening illness.

The lights may be back on in New York, but Manhattanites have not forgotten those still coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Some three weeks later, areas like the Rockaway are still struggling to rebuild in the wake of the devastating storm. On Saturday, Klaus Biesenbach, chief curator at large for the Museum of […]

For all US expatriates living in Dubai, home may be thousands miles away, but there is no need to miss out on a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings this year. Caramel, the trendy lounge and restaurant located amid the bustle of DIFC, has laid on a four course tantalizing Thanksgiving treat: Butternut Squash Soup for starters, followed […]

The former Dennis Hopper compound sold last summer for $5 million and the new owner has decided to rent out one of the three Frank Gehry-designed loft spaces for $4,300 per month.

An aroma of opulence filled the air on 12 November for the third FiFi Arabia Fragrance Oscars. Guests crossed the red carpet below the Burj Khalifa as they made their way to the terrace of the elegant Armani Hotel in anticipation of the ‘FIFI Arabia Awards’. A sumptuous setting featured a delicious gourmet dinner for attendees to taste while they witnessed fourteen awards from three categories announced including Fragrance of the Year, Retailer of the Year and My favorite Perfume of the Year.

Luxury watchmakers Jaeger-LeCoultre are expanding their presence in the United States with the opening of a new boutique on November 19. The new shop will be located in the prestigious South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. As the company gets set to celebrate its 180th anniversary, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new boutique will serve as an extended […]

Last week, the iconic Cullman Hall of the Universe on New York’s Central Park West was the backdrop for a glamorous, celebrity-infused charity drive by Swiss haute horlogerie house Tag Heuer. Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz, both of whom are Tag Heuer brand ambassadors, were on hand to bring attention to the company’s good cause. The elite […]

While it's always fun to watch who wins at the American Music Awards, let's be honest: it's far more fun to see who wears what. This year the evening's theme seemed to be pink, gold and metallic, as several starlets were spotted wearing this haute combination.

One of the first luxury projects to open in Los Angeles following the recession has officially launched this week at 8500 Burton Apartments. The Rick Caruso-developed mixed-use apartment complex is located just south of the Beverly Center and features apartments for rent that start in the mid-$4,000 per month range.

The legendary St. Regis Aspen has completed their multi-million dollar redesign that has left both the interior and exterior to resemble a remarkable mountain manor, very similar to the design used during the Gilded Age, courtesy of the visionary behind the St. Regis Brand, John Jacob Astor.

Kobe Bryant led more than 12,000 participants in the sixth annual Homewalk to End Homelessness in LA County over the weekend. Gathered at Exposition Park in downtown LA, the LA Lakers guard brought together a group including millionaires and homeless walkers on a five-kilometer walk/run.

On the surface Istanbul, Turkey, is a place filled with sights, smells, tastes and textures so unfamiliar to visitors that they seem mystical, almost magical. After even the briefest of stays, visitors come to realize the people and culture of this city is intoxicating. Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, is a city steeped in centuries-old Ottoman […]

Just in time for Christmas season, Harrods in London has managed to continue to wow customers with jaw-dropping Christmas displays within the store’s window, but not with just any theme, their Walt Disney Princess theme. In true princess fashion, the London store has opened its doors to legendary jeweler Chopard who has created a Haute Joaillerie line that has been inspired by the Walt Disney Princess theme.

Upscale women’s fashion boutique, DEKA Chicago, located in the 900 shops (The group of shops in the 900 N Michigan retail center) will be having a fashion show on Thursday, November 29th ,  from 12:30-2pm.  The show will be located at Balsan in the Waldorf Astoria Chicago (11 E. Walton). While viewing some of the […]