Born and raised in Shanghai, designer Sally Wu was trained as a traditional calligrapher and painter during childhood. Prior to launching her own collection, Act.1, she held influential executive positions at fashion houses Milly, Ralph Lauren, Helmut Lang, as well as working for iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld. Actively involved in contemporary art, she has curated […]

New York-based jewelry designer Mona Taner has established herself in the industry by bringing a fresh perspective to the creation of timeless pieces. The genius behind Mona Taner Distinct Jewels, her exquisite creations have taken on nation acclaim. Having graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in broadcast journalism, Taner’s longtime passion about design and […]

When it comes to fashion, Amanda Ross’ opinion matters. One of fashion’s premier mavens, she has consulted for Dennis Basso and Elie Tahari and was dubbed wardrobe stylist for the TV show, Lipstick Jungle, among other things. But recently, Ross has taken on an even heavier gig: the W Hotel’s first-ever global fashion director. Ross’s […]

When the temperatures are high, Angelenos turn to these haute hotel pools to cool down in style. Playing in the Pacific is all well and good, but why not choose to see and be seen in the scene instead?

LVMH group announced healthy profits this week, despite the troubled European economy and faltering Chinese housing market.

Its started with a lottery ticket.

Forget the newspaper, how about a helping of creative thinking with your coffee? The culture vultures at London’s W Leicester Square have put together Ideas for Breakfast, a series of casual talks from some of fashion, music, film and design’s most creative minds. One part full English breakfast and one part creative stimulation, we can’t think of a better way to start the day.

Haute Auto curator Kimatni D. Rawlins gives us an exclusive sneak preview of the Aston Martin 310 Vanquish.

Hello from St. Tropez! A highlight of my time here was the Flower Power Party.

Restaurant blogs may have been skeptical about Will Guidara and Daniel Humm's plans to reinvent their acclaimed Eleven Madison Park, but the duo haven't alienated at least one important fan: Barack Obama.

Luxury watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces a special edition Reverso to mark the 150th anniversary of the Raffles Hotel in Singapore.

A few months back, I had the honor of writing a story based on the life and soaring career of journalist Soledad O’Brien. From one journalist to another, I have always admired Soledad’s sincerity, unwavering support of underprivileged young women and her deep ties to her roots.

Evelyn Lozada, the star of VH1’s Basketball Wives, got first taste of the entertainment world when she took a job as an assistant to a well-known entertainment attorney to the stars. She went on to meet Antoine Walker, now her fiance and former power forward for the Miami Heat. She co-owns Dulce, an upscale shoe […]

Since its inception in 1952, the Moncler brand has continued to reinvent itself through technological advances in its fabrics, and the ability to translate from its birthplace in France to the United States. And while Miami may not necessarily be the market for stores specializing in outwear, our jetsetters in the Magic City couldn’t be more thrilled to have a Moncler outpost in their backyard.

Tesla Motors’ CEO and CTO Elon Musk will personally inspect each Tesla Model S unit upon completion.

It’s the event of the season, the party of the summer and one of the most successful, charitable affairs of the year, and the 13th annual Art for Life gala proved to be one of the most well-attended and rewarding years yet.

The stars were out to celebrate dance on Saturday night in Los Angeles, though one actress in particular may have been having a wee bit more fun than the rest. Honoree Shirley MacLaine slyly stated that dance was a "vertical expression of horizontal desire, made legitimate by music" in her acceptance speech.

Chairman of Capponi Construction Group and Haute 100 lister Michael Capponi recently announced his company’s expansion into the Palm Beach market; a move that was made possible by a new partnership formed with Vanessa Grout, CEO of real estate firm Douglas Elliman.