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This Week’s Hautest San Francisco Events: Burberry, Ghurka and Gorgeous & Green
If you didn't wilt in the scorching heat over the weekend, you've recovered from cheering our cover boy San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick on to victory and you're trying to figure out what to do once the Giants game ends, don't worry. We've got you covered with a terrific lineup of haute events all week long. Here's where you should be going:
Travel
Alternatives to Fred Segal for Los Angeles-centric Fashion Looks
Fred Segal, once the ultimate retailer of Los Angeles-bred cool that was made mention of in classic L.A. films like Less Than Zero and Clueless, is losing its niche luster. And the opening of outlets at LAX and Las Vegas's SLS Hotel is making long-time fans of the stores worry that the brand is dwindling in its dedication to L.A. fashion and becoming corporatized.
These worries are not unfounded, but luckily Los Angeles is never lacking in cutting-edge stores delivering luxury fashions for whatever look you are going for.
Haute Scene
JN LLOVET Debuts Stateside at Casa Tua
Luxury German leather brand debuts their colorful jackets and clutches in Miami Beach at a chic soiree at Casa Tua with designer Jacqueline Llovet Garcia.
Travel
The Top 5 Accessories Every Man Should Own
Alex Ingram, Boston-based fashion blogger and stylist, shares his favorite men's fashion accessories.
Haute Scene
LA Philharmonic
The LA Philharmonic opened its 2014/2015 season in a big way: with a gala and concert in celebration of composer John Williams. The program, led by music director Gustavo Dudamel, solely featured Williams' compositions and included performances by master violinist Itzhak Perlman and a Star Wars video installation by Netia Jones—including new video content for the performance of Williams’ Soundings, first performed at the 2003 opening of Walt Disney Concert Hall—and a unique video installation featuring concept art from the Lucasfilm archive.
Haute Scene
Liv Ullman, Colin Farrell, Kathleen Turner and More To Attend 50th Chicago International Film Festival
The 50th Chicago International Film Festival begins this Thursday with a star-studded opening night.
Haute Scene
LuckyRice Takes Over the Boulevard Pool
LuckyRice Night Market, now in its third year, transformed the Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas into a lively outdoor marketplace featuring traditional Asian street food and modern variations alike on Saturday night.
News
London College of Fashion Returns to Dubai
Fashion education in the UAE is on the rise with courses such as the London College of Fashion, which returns to Dubai next week from 8-22 October. The biggest edition thus far, a total of 16 courses are being offered by the institute's well-known lecturers. Taking place once again at Vida Hotel in Downtown Dubai, the continuation of such courses reveals the region's increasing need for fashion education and certification from a world-renowned institute such as the London College of Fashion.
News
Restaurant Of The Week: Spice Market
Spice Market is a valuable find in the tourist trap that is Leicester Square
Haute Scene
Mario Lopez, Courtney Mazza Lopez Celebrate Their Birthdays
Extra! host Mario Lopez and his wife Courtney Mazza Lopez celebrated their respective birthdays and the launch of his new book, "Just Between Us,” on Friday night at Andrea’s restaurant and XS Nightclub in Encore Las Vegas.
News
Luxury Resorts Worldwide: Conrad Hotels celebrate opening of new London property
Conrad Hotels & Resorts celebrate the opening of flagship new London property
News
Week in Review: Carmen Marc Valvo Show Raises Big Bucks for Arthritis
An uber-successful fashion show/luncheon featuring Carmen Marc Valvo's dazzling 25th anniversary collection to benefit the Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary, Hilary Swank at the opening of the Mill Valley Film Festival, a bespoke shopping experience for Veronica Beard fans at Neiman Marcus and shopping at Alexis Bittar The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show highlighted the Bay Area's hautest festivities of the past week.
Haute Scene
Miss USA Nia Sanchez Judges the Miss Chateau Contest
Miss USA Nia Sanchez made a surprise visit to Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas on Wednesday night to help judge the nightclub’s very first Miss Chateau pageant.
News
City Social Named London’s Best Restaurant By Square Meal
City Social takes top Square Meal award
Haute Cuisine
The Haute Michael Mina Tailgate Experience at Levi’s Stadium
It's hard to tell who's having a better time — celebrity chef Michael Mina or the 49ers foodie fans who flock to the exclusive Michael Mina Tailgate at Bourbon Steak & Bourbon Pub at Levi's Stadium on game days to enjoy a pregame tailgate experience like no other in the NFL. We checked out the ridiculously expensive feast last Sunday and were blown away with the fare, fun and fabulousness of it all. Do we dare say it is worth the $500 per person? Uh, yeah. It's haute!
News
Want to Peek Inside the World of Political Fundraising? Read The Money Guy by Robert A. Farmer
Miami local Bob Farmer served as National Treasurer for four notable Democratic presidential campaigns, raising many millions for each one. Whether you want to get a few trade secrets or just a great story, this is the book for you.
Haute Design
6 Luxury Lamps to Illuminate Your Home
These six exquisite luxury lamps—currently available for purchase—are sure to brighten any space in your home.
News
Beyond Bisque: 9 Ways to Enjoy Lobster in NYC this Fall
Summer may have ended but that doesn't mean you have to stop getting your fix of lobster. Maine lobstering takes place year round so check out where to enjoy lobster in NYC this season.







