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Claiborne Swanson Frank as published her first book, American Beauty, and we were at the VIP launch party for it in 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.
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.
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.
We recently attended the launch party in San Francisco for modewalk.com, a new luxury shopping site that has the fashion world taking notice.
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.
Vogue Magazine, with Sabrina Buell and Kimberly Miller, recently hosted an event at Saks Fifth Avenue to showcase Donna Karan’s Resort 2012 collection.
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.
In celebration of Gucci’s 90th anniversary, the House recently hosted a private cocktail party at its San Francisco store.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lauren Santo Domingo recently hosted a party for Derek Blasberg in San Francisco with friends Vanessa Getty and Alexis Traina.
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel will soon have its West Coast premiere. You won’t want to miss it!
Sabrina Buell and Claiborne Swanson Frank are featured in the October 2011 issue of Elle Magazine.
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.
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!
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
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.
Readers of San Francisco Luxury Living have the opportunity to meet designer Be Inthavong during his rare visit to San Francisco.
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.
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.
The Porsche Design Group is opening in San Francisco in March 2011.
Carven designer Guillaume Henry recently made a personal appearance at Barney’s New York in San Francisco with Simon Doonan.
Simon Doonan and Vanessa Getty recently co-hosted a dinner at Boulette’s Larder in San Francisco in honor of Carven designer Guillaume Henry.
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.
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?
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.
Our selection of the 20 best-dressed women at the opening night galas for the 2010 San Francisco Symphony and San Francisco Opera.
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.
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.
It was a night when San Francisco was dressed to kill. From the portrait room at designer Ken Fulk’s party for Denise Hale…
Marlowe hosted a private launch party to celebrate the opening of their West Coast flagship store in San Francisco.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
This month Gucci is celebrating its esteemed heritage by bringing its “Artisan Corner” presentation to San Francisco, the first stop in its American tour.
Designer Geoffrey Young recently made a personal appearance at Carrot’s in San Francisco’s Jackson Square to launch his new collection of jewelry.
Saks Fifth Avenue and hostess Barbara Brown recently welcomed designer Nancy Gonzalez to San Francisco at a private luncheon at the Union Square store.
Karen Tamblyn attended George Chakra’s runway show for Fall 2010 in New York, and returned with this report.
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.
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.
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.
See Miss Dirty Martini in Karl Lagerfeld’s newest photo shoot: “Coco a Go-Go”!
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This residence at the Four Seasons Residences has recently gone on the market featuring dazzling views.
Designer Claudia Juestel takes you inside Villa Belvedere, the $45 million Belvedere home that was the setting for the 2012 Marin Diesngers Showcase.
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.
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.
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 celebrated its 30th annual event with a most appropriate theme “Hidden Treasures” inspired by the traditional 30th anniversary gift, the pearl.
