The iconic Royal Oak model by Audemars Piguet is turning 40 and the milestone is being commemorated in a big way. The 40th anniversary of the world's first ever luxury sports timepiece will be marked by a worldwide exhibition celebrating the history of the world-coveted watch and its iconic maker.

Nancy Gonzalez and Harrods have announced the opening of the new Nancy Gonazalez shop-in-shop flagship store, in honor of a decade of Nancy at Harrods. The new boutique stretches over 300 square-feet of space and will be the largest presentation of Nancy Gonzalez in Europe.

Andrew Turner, Head Chef of London’s legendary Wiltons restaurant is coming to The Carlyle Restaurant for a week long Visiting Chef appearance.

Luxury liquor brand Bombay Sapphire recently joined forces with hot indie designer label, Barking Irons--whose celeb fan base includes the Kings of Leon, Adrian Grenier and Brian Austin Green.

Yachts displayed at the Dubai International Boat Show are typically some of the most luxurious vessels in the world and the ones shown at this year’s event were no exception. Featuring amenities like a transparent Jacuzzi and gold toilets, the yachts at the 2012 Dubai International Boat Show spared no expense.

The Hour Glass in Singapore will be displaying the latest addition to their collection of fine pieces at the Marina Bay Sands location

The mangled Maybach from the Jay-Z and Kanye West music video for their Grammy-winning song Otis has been sold at auction for $60,000. Though the final selling price was significantly lower than anticipated, part of the money will be going to the Save the Children foundation.

Haute Living Publisher Seth Semilof meets with Maximilian Büsser of MB&F at Basel World

On Saturday, the SFJAZZ Collective performed the works of Stevie Wonder at the new Caberet Jazz theater at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

On Saturday, the Canadian Tenors performed at Reynolds Hall at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

Things are looking up at the house of Tom Ford, with a soonto- be-released luxe eyewear line.

Lights, cameras and glitter followed more than 1,500 vibrant Oscar stars and guests to the Governors Ball, the official after-party celebration of the 84th Academy Awards. This year also marked the 16th consecutive year that the esteemed chef Wolfgang Puck and his team catered the party, serving specially created dishes like the Oscar flatbreads with caviar and crème fraîche on smoked salmon and the signature cocktail, Moët & Chandon’s Red Carpet Glamour. The Governors Ball was truly the place to be that evening.

The Origins of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

As awards seasons come and go, it now seems the red carpet almost garners more eyes than the actual awards ceremonies do. This is a relatively new phenomenon, as the red carpet wasn’t actually an international fashion show until the early 1990s.

The Borders heiress keeps her friends close and her "wives" closer.

Picking five of the hautest locales in any city isn’t easy. But Haute Living is making it a little easier, selecting the best spots in San Francisco, from power lunches to standout sushi to the liveliest locales after dark.

Smuin Ballet Hosts 2012 Gala at The Four Seasons Hotel

The San Francisco Fashionable Set Celebrates Graff Diamonds Boutique Opening