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| Published on 14 May 2012 |
Claiborne Swanson’s American Beauty

Claiborne Swanson Frank as published her first book, American Beauty, and we were at the VIP launch party for it in San Francisco.

| Published on 9 May 2012 |
Urban Zen Comes to San Francisco

Coinciding with her appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue’s annual fashion show for the San Francisco Ballet on May 18, 2012, Donna Karan is making another statement in San Francisco this month by partnering with Carrots boutique to sell her beautiful collection of rare pieces under the Urban Zen label.

| Published on 20 Apr 2012 |
Go To The Ball With Armani

Giorgio Armani recently held a cocktail party at their Post Street store in honor of the 2012 Modern Ball Committee. On hand were Modern Ball Chair Dolly Chammas and several SFMOMA trustees and supporters.

| Published on 31 Mar 2012 |
Mid Winter Gala 2012: Chanel and the Cult of Beauty

Now in its 8th year, the 2012 Mid-Winter Gala had the support of Chanel as Marquee Sponsor for the first time ever, and one could sense the elegant Chanel touch throughout the evening.

| Published on 5 Mar 2012 |
The Modewalk.com Launch Party

We recently attended the launch party in San Francisco for modewalk.com, a new luxury shopping site that has the fashion world taking notice.

| Published on 30 Jan 2012 |
Chanel Dazzles and Delights

Chanel chartered a fleet of private planes to shuttle in socialites, celebrities and clients to Las Vegas for its Numeros Prives event. Guests included Jessica Alba, Marissa Mayer, Vanessa Getty, Alison Pincus, Mark Pincus, Rachel Zoe, Sloan Barnett, Derek Blasberg, Katie Traina, Todd Traina, Diane Kruger, Lily Collins, China Chow, Gia Coppola, Dree Hemingway, Poppy Delevigne, Brad Goreski, among others.

| Published on 30 Jan 2012 |
Donna Karan Resort 2012 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Vogue Magazine, with Sabrina Buell and Kimberly Miller, recently hosted an event at Saks Fifth Avenue to showcase Donna Karan’s Resort 2012 collection.

| Published on 26 Jan 2012 |
Gorgeous and Green in Living Color

Gorgeous & Green, Global Green’s annual gala in San Francisco has been the most stylish proof of a sustainable lifestyle being easily compatible with high fashion and fine living.

| Published on 28 Nov 2011 |
Gucci Celebrates 90 Years

In celebration of Gucci’s 90th anniversary, the House recently hosted a private cocktail party at its San Francisco store.

| Published on 13 Nov 2011 |
Karen Caldwell’s First Fashion Show

Karen Caldwell recently presented the first showing of her collection, Karen Caldwell Designs. The beautifully conceived collection will surely catch the eye of some of the best dressed women from coast to coast.

| Published on 12 Nov 2011 |
Chanel Cruises into Atherton, and Announces Mid Winter Gala 2012 Support

Bita Daryabari, Sloan Barnett, Juliet de Baubigny and Vanessa Getty recently hosted a luncheon and fashion show at the home of Bita Daryabari and Reza Malek for the Chanel Cruise 2011/2012 collection.

| Published on 1 Nov 2011 |
Gucci’s 90 Years of Craftsmanship

In celebration of Gucci’s 90th anniversary, the House will bring five of their talented craftsmen to San Francisco, where they will showcase their technique at custom-built workshops inside the Gucci store on November 1 – 3, 2011.

| Published on 30 Oct 2011 |
Bottega Veneta’s Party for California Pacific Medical Center

In anticipation for the 2011 Wishes for Wellness event benefiting women and children’s services at California Pacific Medical Center, CPMC supporters Sloan Barnett, Carol Bonnie, and Alison Pincus co-hosted an elegant cocktail party at the gorgeous new Bottega Veneta store in San Francisco to raise further awareness for the important fundraiser.

| Published on 25 Oct 2011 |
Lauren Santo Domingo’s Very Classy Party in San Francisco

Lauren Santo Domingo recently hosted a party for Derek Blasberg in San Francisco with friends Vanessa Getty and Alexis Traina.

| Published on 8 Oct 2011 |
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel

Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel will soon have its West Coast premiere. You won’t want to miss it!

| Published on 1 Oct 2011 |
Sabrina and Claiborne in Elle

Sabrina Buell and Claiborne Swanson Frank are featured in the October 2011 issue of Elle Magazine.

| Published on 26 Sep 2011 |
AMI Alexandre Mattiussi at Barneys

The new collection by AMI Alexandre Mattiussi was recently shown at Barney’s New York in San Francisco, modeled by young professionals Paul Pelosi, Jr., Alexander Turner and Maximilian Armour.

| Published on 12 Sep 2011 |
It’s The Real Real. Really!

Visit therealreal.com for the best bargains on luxury designer fashions, including Balenciaga, Hermes, Roberto Cavali, Manolo Blahnik, Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, and more!

| Published on 10 Sep 2011 |
Dasha Zhukova’s Garage

For those who can’t find a copy of Garage Magazine, the hotly anticipated new magazine by Dasha Zhukova, parts of it can now be found online at garagemag.com

| Published on 3 Sep 2011 |
De Grisogono’s Special Showing in San Francisco

De Grisogono, the luxury jewelry company, best known for its captivating black diamond creations, is having a special showing of their collection in San Francisco on September 26th and 27th, 2011.

| Published on 28 Aug 2011 |
Meet Be Inthavong in San Francisco

Readers of San Francisco Luxury Living have the opportunity to meet designer Be Inthavong during his rare visit to San Francisco.

| Published on 16 Jul 2011 |
Rare Designer Fashion Sale

Vanessa Getty raised $320,000 for San Francisco Bay Human Friends with her annual PURR Fashion Fundraiser. Now she is bringing it to ebay to continue to support her favorite cause.

| Published on 9 Jun 2011 |
Fashion Rules! at Neiman Marcus

Viroxoty Studios recently paired up with Neiman Marcus in San Francisco to celebrate the fun of fashion at the store’s special Fashion Rules! party.

| Published on 21 Feb 2011 |
Porsche Design Store Opens In San Francisco

The Porsche Design Group is opening in San Francisco in March 2011.

| Published on 14 Feb 2011 |
Guillaume Henry of Carven at Barney’s

Carven designer Guillaume Henry recently made a personal appearance at Barney’s New York in San Francisco with Simon Doonan.

| Published on 14 Feb 2011 |
Simon Doonan and Vanessa Getty at Boulette’s Larder

Simon Doonan and Vanessa Getty recently co-hosted a dinner at Boulette’s Larder in San Francisco in honor of Carven designer Guillaume Henry.

| Published on 29 Jan 2011 |
Carven’s Guillaume Henry at Barney’s

The new rising star in French fashion, Guillaume Henry, who is reviving the Parisian house of Carven, will make his first US appearance at Barney’s in San Francisco.

| Published on 21 Jan 2011 |
Dressing for La Belle Epoque

La Belle Époque, the theme of this year’s Opening Night Gala for the San Francisco Ballet, was one of the greatest periods for French fashion. So what will some of San Francisco’s best dressed where to the event?

| Published on 4 Nov 2010 |
Secrets of Chanel in San Francisco

The Chanel boutique in San Francisco is hosting a special two-day exhibit this month in celebration of the 55th anniversary of their classic 2.55 handbag.

| Published on 20 Sep 2010 |
The Gala Top 20, San Francisco’s Best Dressed

Our selection of the 20 best-dressed women at the opening night galas for the 2010 San Francisco Symphony and San Francisco Opera.

| Published on 8 Sep 2010 |
Jennifer Newsom’s Symphony Gala Look

Stylist Marcy Carmack takes a moment to fill us in on the superbly chic look she put together for Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s evening at the Opening Night Gala of the San Francisco Symphony.

| Published on 14 Aug 2010 |
Kimberly McDonald’s Sea Turtle Macrame Bracelet

Esteemed fine jewelry designer, Kimberly McDonald, whose work is deeply influenced by nature, recently created a limited edition bracelet collection for the express purpose of raising funds for the National Wildlife Federation’s efforts in rescuing the animals of the Gulf.

| Published on 4 Jun 2010 |
Dressed to Kill

It was a night when San Francisco was dressed to kill. From the portrait room at designer Ken Fulk’s party for Denise Hale…

| Published on 26 May 2010 |
Marlowe Opens San Francisco Store

Marlowe hosted a private launch party to celebrate the opening of their West Coast flagship store in San Francisco.

| Published on 21 May 2010 |
A Halestorm Hits SOMA

Approximately 600 of San Francisco’s creative and society crowds descended on Ken’s Soma loft in tuxedos, gowns and elaborate masks to celebrate the birthday of Denise Hale.

| Published on 18 May 2010 |
Compassion and Fashion at Neiman Marcus

Maitri recently held its 23rd Annual Gala and Auction fundraiser “BLISS 2010″ at the Golden Gate Club. To celebrate Carmen Marc Valvo’s involvement in the fundraiser with Sandra Bernhard, Joel Goodrich hosted a lunch in his honor at Neiman Marcus in San Francisco.

| Published on 9 May 2010 |
Neiman Marcus hosts Ralph Rucci

Ralph Rucci of Chado Ralph Rucci recently made a personal appearance at Neiman Marcus Union Square, where he showcased his Fall 2010 collection of exquisite gowns, furs and separates.

| Published on 9 May 2010 |
San Francisco International Film Festival Awards

The San Francisco Film Society recently honored three extraordinary guests at its annual Film Society Awards Night (FSAN) during the 53rd San Francisco International Film Festival, 2010.

| Published on 9 May 2010 |
Junior League 2010 Fashion Show

The Junior League of San Francisco, Inc. Fashion Show is always a breathtaking, professionally-produced fashion show, full of excitement, and this year’s show at the Fairmont was no exception!

| Published on 1 May 2010 |
Lyn Devon Collection Shown in San Francisco

Lyn Devon recently debuted her new ready-to-wear collection in San Francisco at a private event co-hosted by Heidi Castelein, Kathryn Lasater and Katie Schwab at Hilary McInerney’s elegant art-filled home.

| Published on 13 Apr 2010 |
Lyn Devon Debuts Collection in San Francisco

Worn by Sarah Jessica Parker and Lake Bell, the Lyn Devon collection is finally about to debut in San Francisco with a private party hosted by Hilary McInerney, Heidi Castelein, Kathryn Lasater and Katie Schwab.

| Published on 3 Apr 2010 |
Celebrate Gucci’s Heritage

This month Gucci is celebrating its esteemed heritage by bringing its “Artisan Corner” presentation to San Francisco, the first stop in its American tour.

| Published on 24 Mar 2010 |
Geoffrey Young Jewelry at Carrots

Designer Geoffrey Young recently made a personal appearance at Carrot’s in San Francisco’s Jackson Square to launch his new collection of jewelry.

| Published on 13 Mar 2010 |
Nancy Gonzalez Luncheon at Saks

Saks Fifth Avenue and hostess Barbara Brown recently welcomed designer Nancy Gonzalez to San Francisco at a private luncheon at the Union Square store.

| Published on 6 Mar 2010 |
George Chakra’s Dazzling Collection

Karen Tamblyn attended George Chakra’s runway show for Fall 2010 in New York, and returned with this report.

| Published on 4 Mar 2010 |
BVLGARI Opens Union Square Store

BVLGARI celebrated the grand opening of its largest store in the U.S. with a magnificent in-store event attended by 350 VIP clients, media and other guests.

| Published on 28 Jan 2010 |
Bulgari, San Francisco’s Most Beautiful Store

We take you inside the stunning new BVLGARI store in San Francisco’s Union Square, and show you some pieces from the exclusive new collection.

| Published on 27 Jan 2010 |
Michael Kors in San Francisco, April 2010

The San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary has announced the guest designer for this year’s annual Fashion Show, and it’s a name sure to excite San Francisco fashionistas: Michael Kors.

| Published on 9 Jan 2010 |
Karl Lagerfeld Shoots Miss Dirty Martini in Chanel

See Miss Dirty Martini in Karl Lagerfeld’s newest photo shoot: “Coco a Go-Go”!

| Published on 6 Dec 2009 |
Glamourpuss NYC comes to San Francisco

Kelly Killoren Bensimon in Fur Funnel by Glamourpuss NYC
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Dazzling Views from new Four Seasons Offering

This residence at the Four Seasons Residences has recently gone on the market featuring dazzling views.

2012 Marin Designers Showcase in Belvedere

Designer Claudia Juestel takes you inside Villa Belvedere, the $45 million Belvedere home that was the setting for the 2012 Marin Diesngers Showcase.

Always a Feast for the Eyes: DIFFA’s Dining by Design

DIFFA’s (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS) Dining by Design returned to the Galleria at the San Francisco Design Center for the 11th year. Once again the most exciting dining environments in town drew support for the Positive Health Program of the UCSF AIDS Research Institute.

Tobin Clark Estate, Hillsborough, Listed for $29 Million

A Bay Area landmark, the Tobin Clark Estate, has hit the market. Located in Hillsborough, California, the luxurious mansion with a rich historical significance has been listed for $29 million.

SOMA Grand Penthouse On The Market

The chic penthouse that was showcased at the SOMA Grand ShowRise event in 2010, and has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, has recently been put on the market for just under $2 million.

The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show’s 30th Anniversary

The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show celebrated its 30th annual event with a most appropriate theme “Hidden Treasures” inspired by the traditional 30th anniversary gift, the pearl.