Darcy LaPier is a model turned award-winning rodeo barrel racer, and sometimes, even she can’t believe the transformation. “Who ever thought I would be in this sport?!” she tells Haute Living with a laugh. “It’s a speed event. It’s the only sport for women in professional rodeo. You enter the arena and you run your horse as […]

Just because he's decided to embark on a 22-day "plant-based" lifestyle cleanse, Jay-Z still managed to spend his 44th birthday in style. He and wife Beyonce Knowles headed to Cafe Gratitude in Larchmont for his birthday lunch to nibble on a menu that's rapidly becoming one of the hautest spots around for Tinseltown's A-list.

Island Company is in search for the new face of their brand. So they’re doing what any good brand would do, they’re teaming up with Next i Model Management and hosting a modeling competition. The big day  is set for Saturday, December 14th from 6pm to 10pm at their shiny new flagship located on Worth Avenue […]

Blue Man Group made a special stop to see their holiday tree at Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest on Monday. While there, the famous trio visited with Opportunity Village’s staff members at their office headquarters and mingled with Magical Forest volunteers. Following, the three Blue Men strolled through the forest where they visited their very own […]

Hakkasan at the MGM Grand gathered nearly 100 of its employees at Three Square Food Bank to help pack food supplies for those in need this holiday season as part of its month-long Hakkasan Gives Back campaign on Wednesday. Hakkasan employees joined forces in Three Square’s South Warehouse on Wednesday to individually stuff bags for […]

The staffs of XS and Tryst Nightclubs gathered Wednesday morning for their eighth annual donation to KLUC Morning Zoo’s toy drive. This year’s $190,698 in toys is the largest donation from a single group to a toy drive anywhere in the country. Today’s contribution broke the clubs’ previous record, which is raised through tips and […]

The always fur-clad and fabulous Dennis Basso is certainly bringing in big business lately. His new townhouse on Madison Avenue is three floors of over-the-top gorgeous dresses, fur and leather pieces and jewelry. He’s moved a few blocks up from his old location and now occupies the space on Madison and 69th. Last night he […]

Hypnosis Unleashed starring Kevin Lepine celebrated its one-year anniversary on Tuesday at the Night Owl Showroom at Hooters. Dane Marrow, casino ambassador at Hooters, presented Lepine with a cake and proclamation from Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman recognizing “Kevin Lepine Day.” He was also recognized with certificates from Sen. Dean Heller, Rep. Joe Heck and Gov. Brian […]

It was an honor to have lunch with Daniel Boulud yesterday at his always fabulous and magnificent restaurant Daniel. It was a gathering of Relais & Châteaux members including the newly elected International President Philippe Gombert. I was seated next to Mark Canlis, the third generation owner of the famed Canlis restaurant in Seattle who […]

Hublot and its CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe, hosted a two-part Art of Fusion event that began with a reception at Hublot’s Bal Harbour boutique. The store was transformed by artist Hebru Brantley’s artwork, whose pieces pair well with their colorful new Caviar Tutti Fruitti watches. Alonzo Mourning and Haute Living publishers Kamal Hotchandani and Seth Semilof also […]

Kristen Stewart has a haute new role: she's been named Chanel's new spokesperson The 23-year-old Twilight star will be the face of Chanel's 2013-14 'Metiers d'Art' Paris-Dallas collection.

The Highline Ballroom buzzed with the excitement of eager guests last night at The Other Ball, an exclusive event hosted by Mark Ronson to benefit Arms Around the Child. The noted organization supports children around the globe, helping to provide safe, loving homes and brighter futures. The Other Ball was sponsored by TOPSHOP TOPMAN and […]