Balenciaga continues to cut out the middle man by opening a ring of stand-alone boutiques.

The inaugural San Francisco Soirée, “An Evening of San Francisco Inspiration – One Night Can Make a Difference,” will take place October 6, 2011 at The Four Season Hotel. The event will benefit the American Cancer Society's mission to eliminate cancer through research, education, advocacy, and free patient service programs. This extraordinary event will provide an evening full of sumptuous cuisine, libations, auctions, activities, entertainment and some very special guests.

The Malibu Country Mart will transform into a sanctuary of style on September 8 with the help of celebrity stylist Taylor Jacobson in celebration of Fashion’s Night Out. With a fall fashion show hosted by Jacobson followed by an intimate Q & A session, Malibu Country Mart’s Fashion’s Night Out promises a night of fabulous shopping and fun activities.

When we’re not writing at Haute Living, we are out and about mingling with New York’s finest at the hottest clubs- we call it research. Here is a list of the most expensive clubs in the United States, with exclusive guests lists, DJs, and $15 vodka sodas. And the only way you’re getting in is if you know the right people.

For all the tennis enthusiasts out there currently scouring the Orange County market for a swanky pad that includes a top-of-the-line tennis court, Haute Living is happy to present some of the best estates currently on the market fitted for all your tennis needs just in time for the upcoming U.S. Open.

With the rise in value of the Swiss Franc, Swiss industries, particularly luxury companies and goods, are being outsourced. Residents of Switzerland are choosing to get the most for their money by purchasing imported goods and thus are not supporting local industries.

Not even an earthquake could stop defending U.S. Open Champion Rafael Nadal or his fans as he made his first appearance in New York to celebrate his appointment as Global Social Responsibility Ambassador for Bacardi Limited’s “Champions Drink Responsibly” campaign at Bar Basque on August 23.

As the Chinese luxury watch market booms, Swiss watchmaker Piaget releases a set of watches that incorporate traditional Chinese symbols and design elements following the lead of Jaeger-LeCoultre, Tissot, Titoni and others.

More than a tight back-hand swing, tennis glamazon Maria Sharapova is a bona fide accessories designer. The exclusive line of handbags and footwear Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan is entering its fifth season...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade will host its Fifth Annual “Wild About Kids” black-tie gala at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove in Miami on November 12. The gala is chaired by Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Board member S. Shawn Khosravi, president of Bankers Companies.

Martin Scorsese’s new film has undoubtedly generated buzz by fans of his films, The Beatles, or the legendary band’s well-loved “quiet Beatle”, George Harrison – which encompasses quite a percentage of the world’s population. The iconic director’s latest rock documentary is entitled George Harrison: Living in the Material World and is finally set to show on HBO on October 5 and 6.

Tucked away in the recently opened Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel on the Palm Jumeirah, Imperium is an opulent all-day dining venue which will soon feature a decadent French brasserie-style brunch.

The Los Angeles opening of The Box nightclub took place Friday evening with numerous celebrities in attendance including Jon Hamm, Lindsay Lohan, Chelsea Handler and Shia LaBeouf. Read on to find out which star got escorted out of the party and why!

A pocket watch that can also wrap around your wrist and a wristwatch that uses a world map to help keep track of two time zones have earned top honours at the latest Hong Kong Watch and Clock Design Competition – and a place in the spotlight at next month’s HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, the world’s largest timepiece event.

Recently photographer Jordan Michael Zuniga debuted his latest works, “Women in Cages”, at Cafeina in Wynwood with a VIP cocktail reception to benefit People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Sailing Heals takes cancer patients and survivors on sailing trips off Nantucket. Their inaugural voyage sets sail sale August 18th, but the charity previewed its volunteer service for a group of cancer sufferers and their loved ones off Marblehead on the day before.

Food, drinks and exotic cars for a good cause? Yes, please. September 15, Ferrari-Maserati of Fort Lauderdale is hosting the second annual “Taste of Broward” event to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (BGCBC).

The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is inviting guests to visit their library – but instead of books, their patrons will be able to borrow a slew of fabulous Fred Segal accessories, with everything from necklaces to pet accessories available on loan for guests who reserve a suite at the luxurious hotel.