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What’s Haute: The Hautest New Boutiques in Union Square
Alexander McQueen 55 Maiden Lane/58 Geary Street San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 956 2721 Hallelujah! San Franciscans no longer have to head to Las Vegas or purchase single pieces at Neiman Marcus now that the Alexander McQueen boutique has finally arrived in Union Square. The British fashion label opened it’s sixth stand-alone store in the […]
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SMOKING HAUTE: Jay-Z and Cohiba partner on Comador Cigar
After yielding $1 million in profits with his chic Barneys New York clothing line, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is on to the next one — “one” being his next big financial success, that is. The rapper, producer and entrepreneur has partnered with Cohiba® to develop the 6 “x 52-toro-size Comador cigar. Handcrafted in Santiago, Dominican Republic, […]
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Worth Every Penny: Make Your Reservations
BRAGO CENTRO 525 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 228-8998 AMBIANCE Celestino Drago’s 9,500 square-foot- downtown eatery is sophisticated, elegant and spacious. What to Order You’ll love the modern take on classic Italian fare such as L’antara — duck breast, polenta, Brussels sprouts, brown butter and fonduta – and the quintessentially Sicilian gli […]
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Haute Cuisine
Ame 689 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 284-4040 Ambiance This seven-time Michelin star winner inside the chic St. Regis hotel offers a truly elegant dining experience. Dynamite Dishes Ame’s newly appointed Executive Chef Michael Morrison serves a whimsical take on New American cuisine. Don’t miss his elegant twist on surf […]
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Dede Wilsey: History in the Making
hat is the secret to living a truly rich life? The answer, according to Diane “Dede” Wilsey, is simple: “It’s all about giving back.” To Wilsey, a renowned philanthropist, powerhouse fundraiser and President of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, charity isn’t something to be taken lightly. She has helped to raise almost […]
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Spotlight on Ceramic
The era when fine timepieces were only made of gold or platinum is long gone. Watchmakers are embracing new materials like never before, and finding that high-tech alternatives make watches stronger, lighter, more durable, and in some cases more beautiful than ever. Ceramic is a relatively new material to fine watchmaking that is proving its […]
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Photos: Chef Rick Moonen, Frankie Moreno Throw a Fan Appreciation Event at Rx Boiler Room
Photos: Chef Rick Moonen, Frankie Moreno Throw a Fan Appreciation Event at Rx Boiler Room
Haute Auto
Haute Auto of the Week: 2015 Lincoln MKC
Lincoln recently invited a select group of media to attend an exclusive reveal of their next all-new small premium utility vehicle. The 2015 MKC is the latest entry into the fastest-growing luxury automotive segment in America. The reveal took place at ESPACE in New York and was an opportunity for media to experience the new […]
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Jennifer Puccio: A Triple Threat
In a city that hails chefs as celebrities, Jennifer Puccio has become one haute household name. The restaurateur and executive chef stands alongside Anna Weinberg and husband James Nicholas as co-owner of three of San Francisco’s hottest restaurants: casual bistro Marlowe, upscale American tavern, Park Tavern, and British-inspired brasserie, The Cavalier. Here, Puccio defines each […]
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Wynn Earns Forbes Travel Guide Accolades
Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its official 2014 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating list, awarding 10 distinguished Five-Star awards to the Tower Suites and spas at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, as well as Wynn Macau and Encore at Wynn Macau. Both Wynn Macau and Encore at Wynn Macau are now part of an elite group of […]
Haute Secrets
Haute Secrets: Fashion Designer Rory Beca
This week fashion designer Rory Beca is offering her haute secrets to LA; her insider's guide to the City of Angels.
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Bradley Cooper to Star in Broadway’s ‘The Elephant Man’
Bradley Cooper may be known for his dashing good looks, but the 39-year-old actor is going to have to significantly tone down his sex appeal for his upcoming role: a Broadway production of The Elephant Man. According to Entertainment Weekly, Cooper has landed the lead role of John Merrick, a deformed man that’s struggling with […]
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Tropical Dreams: Hot Accessories and Gems
We rounded up the best pieces of jewelry of the season.
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Diptyque Opens First LA Boutique
Hot on the heels of opening its first Southern California boutique at South Coast Plaza, French brand diptyque has now opened its first store in Los Angeles. The Parisian company, which produces a range of candles and fragrances, opted for Larchmont Village for its LA debut.
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Sheryl Sandberg Becomes One of the Youngest Billionaires in the U.S.
Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg is now a member of the billionaires club. When stock of the social media network closed at $58.51 last night—a record high—Sandberg’s stake in the company rose to $750 million. Add that to the $300 million she’s already made from selling shares since the company’s 2012 initial public offering, and she’s a […]
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What’s New And Haute In Beverly Hills:
If you love Beverly Hills like we do, you’ll be overjoyed to hear that there are some welcome new additions to the neighborhood in 2014. Read on to find out all you need to know about where to go in the 90210. DINE Hakkasan 233 N Beverly Dr. (310) 888-866 Hakkasan is definitely the hautest […]
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Chef Kazunori and Tom Nozawa’s Sushi Passion
To Chef Kazunori and Tom Nozawa, sushi is a way of life. Quality is the main priority at the multiple locations of SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa, the more casual but equally beloved eateries that Nozawa opened before closing the doors of his iconic Studio City establishment Sushi Nozawa in 2012. As the SUGARFISH team celebrates […]








