Read this issue to find out about the new Louis Vuitton store in Aventura Mall. Learn about the inspiration behind the extravagant retail location and the fashion house’s commitment to the arts.

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Hall of Famer, football legend, and Haute 100 San Francisco member Joe Montana has a lot of accomplishments under his belt – and now he can add one more. The famed NFL figure was approved earlier this month by the Santa Clara City Council to start developing, and he has his sights set on a seven-acre plot to house a luxury hotel, sports bar, and high-end restaurant – all right across the street from the 49ers’ upcoming $987 million stadium.

San Francisco-area food enthusiasts are gearing up for SF Chefs 2011, a week of events celebrating Northern California tastes and tastemakers.

In mid-October wealthy Filipinos with a taste for luxurious style will find themselves once again able to visit fashion powerhouse Louis Vuitton.

Montage Beverly Hills is a luxury hotel in Los Angeles, located within the heart of Beverly Hills, between Canon and Beverly Drives, just north of Wilshire Boulevard, Southern California's most celebrated neighborhood, known worldwide for its luxury retailers and extraordinary restaurants.

Just when it seemed that today's yachts couldn't get any more luxurious, Yacht Island Design introduced the concept of themed yachts with the '115m SWATH Streets of Monaco' superyacht. And they didn't stop there.

It's not everyday you can feast on the dessert creations of a master pastry chef from Japan. But in August you can sample the sweet masterwork of Chef Kanjiro Mochizuki, the pastry master from the iconic and legendary Imperial Hotel Tokyo, at the the posh Halekulani in Waikiki.

Top of the Mark, the renowned restaurant that sits atop of Nob Hill in San Francisco, will be hosting a Sunset Dinner series throughout August, inviting guests to indulge in a unique prix-fixe menu while enjoying breathtaking views.

After almost four decades, Spring Street Natural Restaurant will be joined by an Upper West Side outpost. The vegetarian-friendly eatery, serving up minimally processed, healthy cuisine at affordable prices, has become a neighborhood staple in the heart of SoHo.

Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas offers patrons an entirely different movie-going experience. To ensure the ultimate comfort, each seat is crafted of plush leather, reclines and has a footrest. Each theater is equipped with a full kitchen and bar.

What better a way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of lavish Rolls-Royce Motor Cars than hosting a parade of the brand’s vehicles dating from 1911 to present day, celebrating the centenary of the Spirit of Ecstasy. The cars were unveiled at the home of the luxury car manufacturer in Goodwood, West Sussex. With an abundance of English afternoon tea, 500 guests were guided through the production of The Spirit of Ecstasy and Bespoke Design, an exhibition by renowned photographer Rankin, who was inspired by the hood ornament.

Ever wonder what San Francisco was like in the 70s? If you think it was much different than it is now, then think again. Tales of the City pays an exuberant homage to the colorful characters of San Francisco. Based on Armistead Maupin’s iconic series of novels, Tales of The City is a playful celebration of liberation, love, relationships, keeping secrets, coming out, and living life in the world’s most fascinating city.

San Francisco 49ers president and Haute 100 San Francisco member Jed York has said over a conference call that the new Collective Bargaining Agreement has allowed for enough extra cash to build not one, but several new stadiums – a reported 1.5% of the entire league’s salary cap, to be exact.

We may know her as Rachel on the long-running hit sitcom Friends and, more recently, as one of Hollywood’s hottest leading ladies in comic films, but Haute 100 Los Angeles member Jennifer Aniston actually made her start on the stage… and is looking to return.

If you haven't yet heard of Montres DeWitt, allow us to introduce you to a small company that makes some of the most beautifully different and intriguingly ingenious watches in the world. This boutique haute horlogerie Geneva based firm was founded in 2002 by Jérôme DeWitt, who comes by his fascination with watchmaking honestly –the son of a White Russian nobleman who fled Russian in 1919, he's descended on his mother's side from Jérôme Bonaparte, Napoléon Bonaparte's youngest brother, who amassed a distinguished collection of watches a part of which is still owned by his descendant.

Haute 100 New York member and international R&B superstar Beyonce has been cast by Clint Eastwood as the lead for his upcoming remake of “A Star is Born”. It seems that Beyonce has not only risen among the ranks to the top of the music industry, but now the 29-year-old’s film prowess has garnered the attention of one of Hollywood’s most revered film figures.

On Saturday, July 23rd, 2011 I attended a private sneak peek of " The Tents" directed by James Belzerat NewFest, the NY LGBT Film Festival. Select press and film festival attendees were able to see the new stunning fashion documentary before it's release in September. The documentary follows in the foot steps of The September Issue by taking you behind the scenes of the fast paced fashion industry.

The much-anticipated Benefit for the Hayground School’s Jeff’s Kitchen and The Jeff Salaway Scholarship Fund is now in its seventh year in the ongoing series and will be held this Sunday. The event will include a cocktail party featuring notable Manhattan chefs as well as top local chefs preparing hors d’oeuvres using local bounty. Confirmed chefs at this year’s event include: Miche Bacher (Sacred Sweets), Josh Capon (Lure FishBar), Harold Dieterle (Perilla Restaurant and winner Top Chef), Claudia Fleming (The North Fork Table & Inn), Marc Forgione (Restaurant Marc Forgione and winner Iron Chef), Bryan Futerman (Foody’s), Gerry Hayden (The North Fork Table & Inn and James Beard nominee for best chef in North East), Marc Meyer (Five Points), Christian Mir (Stone Creek Inn),Isaac Mizrahi (Special Guest “Chef”), Kevin Penner (1770 House and THE GRILL on Pantigo), Joseph Realmuto (Nick & Toni’s), Cheryl Stair (Art of Eating), Jonathan Waxman (Barbuto and winner Top Chef Masters), Jason Weiner (Almond) and Michael White (Marea, Osteria Morini and Al Fiori).