| Published on 28 Nov 2011 |
In celebration of Gucci’s 90th anniversary, the House recently hosted a private cocktail party at its San Francisco store.
| Published on 7 Nov 2011 |
Only in its forth year, SF20/21, held at the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason, has had a big impact on the modern design scene, and it has continued to grow its repertoire. Claudia Juestel attended the recent 2011 show, and reported back on what she found.
| Published on 24 Oct 2011 |
This year’s Dining By Design fundraiser in San Francisco occurs November 16th and November 17th, 2011. Tickets are still available for the fun and elegant evening.
| Published on 9 Oct 2011 |
Ken Fulk recently opened his new retail shop, Peep Show, with the usual pomp and circumstance we all have come to expect of him.
| Published on 3 Apr 2011 |
Enjoy the most complete coverage from the opening of the Balenciaga and Spain exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, with Gwyneth Paltrow, Anna Wintour, and Orlando Bloom!
| Published on 4 Feb 2011 |
San Francisco Ballet, America’s oldest professional ballet company, has an illustrious history of “firsts,” including the first American productions of Swan Lake and Nutcracker, and 2011 continues the tradition!
| Published on 6 Dec 2010 |
There are certain things one never gets tired of; and being surrounded by some of the most exquisite antiques is one of those things. The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show is the place for just that.
| Published on 26 May 2010 |
Marlowe hosted a private launch party to celebrate the opening of their West Coast flagship store in San Francisco.
| Published on 18 May 2010 |
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 20 Dec 2009 |
This year the Wender Weis Foundation for Children (WWFC) introduced “Holiday Heroes” to the Bay Area by moving its annual “Halloween Heroes” event during the holiday season.
| Published on 12 Nov 2009 |
We recently toured Joy Bianchi’s amazing treasure trove of vintage couture in San Francisco, which is maintained in support of Helpers of the Mentally Retarded.
| Published on 15 Sep 2009 |
Maria Manetti Farrow recently opened up her Russian Hill co-op to welcome Boucheron and some of the city’s most passionate connoisseurs of fine living in celebrating the San Francisco Opera.
| Published on 12 Sep 2009 |
Ralph Rucci showed a sublime collection inspired by The Tale of Genji in New York on Friday. The Spring 2010 showing was attended by some of San Francisco best dressed.
| Published on 23 May 2009 |
Edition by Banana Republic was recently launched in San Francisco, with one of the most anticipated store openings in recent memory. It left a great first impression of the new retail concept!
| Published on 16 May 2009 |
Juicy Couture Union Square showed its wild side when it hosted a cocktail party to launch the San Francisco Zoo’s annual fundraiser ZooFest for Kids! 2009.
| Published on 5 Apr 2009 |
Designer Lisa Alexander recently previewed the new fall collection of Spike & Annie, her fantastically successful children’s line, at the beautiful home of friend Lindsay Bolton. The San Francisco-based entrepreneur and community activist donated a percentage of sales from the evening to Pets Unlimited.
| Published on 29 Mar 2009 |
A three-minute trailer of the upcoming documentary film “California State of Mind – The Legacy of Pat Brown,” about one of California’s most important governors, premiered at a recent party in San Francisco.
| Published on 17 Feb 2009 |
Beringer Vineyard recently hosted an elegant black-tie dinner celebrating the complete restoration of the landmark Rhine House in St. Helena.
| Published on 15 Dec 2008 |
We recently had the pleasure of watching a preview of the documentary that Jennifer Siebel Newsom is producing and co-directing, entitled “Women and Power.”
Because Cartier has a rich history in supporting the film arts, they decided to help support the project by hosting a private cocktail party (with co-hosts Gavin Newsom, Regina Kulik Scully & Kimberlee Acquaro) at their beautiful Post Street store in San Francisco, where the preview was shown.
| Published on 12 Nov 2008 |
See Drew Altizer’s photos from the glamorous gala celebrating the opening of the Yves Saint Laurent exhibit at the de Young. Among those included: Danielle Steel, Pamela Joyner, Tatiana Sorokko, Vanessa Getty, Susan Gutfreund, Denise Hale, Lynn Wyatt, Gelila Puck, and many more.
| Published on 20 May 2008 |
Pat Murphy, San Francisco Sentinel
Today, SFluxe is pleased to publish a special report written by San Francisco Sentinel’s debonair editor, Pat Murphy, about the fabulous …
| Published on 4 May 2008 |
There are only a few days left to enjoy the San Francisco Ballet’s “New Works Festival.” The amazing finale to the 75th Anniversary Season ends …
| Published on 25 Feb 2008 |
I can’t decide which is more intriguing about this photo. The fact that Joy Bianchi was photographed without glasses? Or the fact that Joy Bianchi …
| Published on 25 Feb 2008 |
What were those rumors about Robin Wright Penn catching Sean Penn in bed with some Russian models?
Not that it has anything to do with …
| Published on 16 Feb 2008 |
Last week I attended one of the most lovely, fun, events in some time — a birthday party for Mireille Schwartz.
Mireille (pronounced mere-ray) is one …
| Published on 1 Oct 2007 |
Christopher Bailey of Burberry. Photo by Drew Altizer.
Christopher Bailey was in town last month to show his new collection for Burberry at Nordstrom, and can …
| Published on 26 Sep 2007 |
It’s hardly possible for the opening party of Barneys in San Francisco to have been more glamorous. The excitement of seeing the store for …
| Published on 10 Sep 2007 |
Molly Sims and Jennifer Siebel (wearing Ralph Lauren.)
The photos of the Cartier opening on Thursday evening have reached the SFluxe desk, and everyone looks just …
| Published on 27 Aug 2007 |
A Janezic design. Photo by Heather Wiley for Drew Altizer Photography.
Designers Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor and Chaiken have credited Gen Art for nurturing their …
| Published on 31 May 2007 |
Rucci’s “Tempest” (2005)
The Serge Sorokko Gallery has just opened the exclusive exhibit of fashion designer/artist Ralph Rucci’s latest paintings: “Ralph Rucci: Messages …
| Published on 4 May 2007 |
“Zac Posen‘s a real winner, isn’t he?”
When Joy Venturini Bianchi likes your style, you know you’re doing something right. Few people in San Francisco …
| Published on 19 Mar 2007 |
Did Joy Bianchi (right) somehow get her jacket from the late Diana Vreeland‘s wardrobe? It’s crazy-surreala-chic in the Vreeland style, and we LOVES it.
Photo: This …
| Published on 23 Jan 2007 |
MAC Cosmetics showed off the wonders of makeup last week. Full body makeup. Here, Joy Bianchi gets a close-up inspection of the work. Will …
| Published on 20 Nov 2006 |
I’ve never met a Joy who wasn’t. And THIS Joy is not only a charming person, but such style. You’re really got to admire how …
| Published on 19 Nov 2006 |
Seriously, we are not obsessed with Vanessa Getty, but we just can’t help pointing it out — she is so chic! Here she is at …
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.