The countdown to the Summer 2012 Olympic games began on Thursday in Greece at the traditional lighting of the Olympic flame ceremony.

Fraser Yachts is listing this stunning 73.15-meter superyacht, built by Delta Marine in 2006, with an asking price of $79.5 million.

This Thursday I went to lunch for Debbie Peltz's birthday at The Mark with her sister and mother Roberta.

As the Official Timekeeper of the London 2012 Olympic Games, OMEGA will host an exclusive residence for members and guests to see and be seen.

his year Dior has taken its fall collection, Depeche Mode to new heights by using a trio of models, the master minds Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin to create a phenomenal short fashion film. The stars of the clip are models Daria Strokous, Melissa Stasiuk and Xiao Wen Ju shown frolicking through Versailles ‘s breathtaking gardens and lavish interior.

The classic red bottom designer, Christian Louboutin has captivated many with his upscale shoe line for many decades now, but as an extension of the designer brand, Christian Louboutin has decided to dive into the world of beauty, along with Batallure Beauty to create Christian Louboutin Beauté. As of late next year, the luxury beauty product line will launch in such a stylish fashion that only Christian Louboutin could pull off.

On Thursday May 10, Hollywood's A-Listers came out to celebrate the premiere of the new action blockbuster "Battleship" at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live, Los Angeles.

Taking first place this year for the world's most expensive sunglasses is none other than Swiss luxury brand Chopard. Produced for Chopard by De Rigo Vision, The label wins the tag by creating a pair of sunglasses embellished with a total of 51 full-cut River diamonds equal to 4 carats and trimmed in the temples with 60 grams of 24 carat gold. Oh my! What's more is that they will be unveiled next week for the first time at Dubai's Paris Gallery.

The historic Moana Surfrider in Waikiki launched a nightly wine service back in 2007, but it didn't last too long. Still, the concept — a nightly wine event with food pairings in the lobby of Waikiki's oldest hotel — was a good one. So in December 2011, Chef Will Chen relaunched the event — but with a twist.

Good news for LA film buffs, the Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will open its new Oscars Outdoors screening space with ten weekends of film presentations beginning June 15.

On 2 May, Hermès celebrated the opening of their third UAE boutique on the second floor of Abu Dhabi's Etihad Towers. Designed by RDAI, the French agency responsible for the architecture of all Hermès stores worldwide since 1978, oversaw the store's creation made to emulate Hermès flagship Paris store on 24, rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré within a space of 295 square metres. Visitors are invited to enter within a champagne claustra façade which opens up onto a luminous intimate space accessible via two separate, side-by-side entrances and flanked by tall vitrines.

Located on Nob Hill, the Fairmount San Francisco has been sold to Woodridge Capital Partners, a Los Angeles real estate development and investment firm, for approximately $200 million after its former owners were unable to expand and build luxury condos on property due to preservation restrictions.

This Sunday is Mother’s Day and it’s time to celebrate the ones of the most loved in our lives. Celebrate appropriately by lavishing her with gifts and attention at one of these lovely places with brunch specials just for mom. From city chic to classic champagne, Haute Living's guide is here to help.

What began as a radical idea between like-minded individuals has developed into a billion-dollar business, and one that has changed consumer behavior rather drastically.

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay partied with a pal in high style in a bungalow last night at Surrender Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas. DJ Mighty Mi spun to a sold out crowd.   

On Wednesday May 9, David Yurman joined the Art of Elysium’s Jennifer Howell at the L.A. home of artist and musician Mark Mothersbaugh to toast the host committee of the nonprofit’s 2013 Heaven Gala.

Is The Academy of Art University the New Fashion Capitol?

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. It can be difficult to choose the perfect gift, but there’s always the option of giving mom something sweet to sample. Here are some picks from Haute Living.