Ghurka, known for their exquisite handcrafted leather goods, hosted an afternoon tea to unveil their new women’s collection—the first in a decade—at its Union Square outpost in San Francisco. Co-hosted by The San Francisco Zoological Society’s Rosemary Baker, Anne Pedrero, Tanya Peterson and Timothy Wu, Ghurka debuted an array of handbags, ... More

Novelist turned filmmaker Tom Dolby’s transition to writing for the screen came effortlessly. “Before I write a novel, I do a lot of character development,” explains the 39-year-old, “so I found that when I started on page one of the screenplay, it flowed naturally.”  For the San Francisco native, the inspiration ... More

Nob Hill Spa1075 California Streetnobhillspa.comTreat yourself to The Nirvana Experience, a mix of the spa’s most popular treatments compiled into 110 minutes of pure relaxation. Don’t leave without a trip to the spa’s indoor infinity pool and fireplace lounge. The Remède Spa, St. Regis Hotel125 3rd ... More

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art celebrated the return of its Modern Ball, the museum's highly anticipated biennial fundraising gala on Thursday, April 30.  Held at the Yerba Buena Gardens, the event benefits the museum's statewide programs, including their On the Go traveling exhibitions. The museum, which is currently closed ... More

It doesn’t take a computer genius to know that Silicon Valley—the name bestowed upon the Santa Clara Valley thanks to its bounty of tech companies—is a happening place. It’s where nerds become billionaires, sweatshirts pass for formal wear and inventing an app can make you the most important ... More

On January 23, Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo hosted a cocktail reception celebrating the their newly opened Post Street boutique and a hallmark year—its 100-year anniversary. Co-chairs of the Mid Winter Gala (an event taking place March 8)—Vanessa Getty, Trevor Traina, Kathryn Lasater and Allison Speer—welcomed a chic crowd ... More

If it looks like Frankie Alvarez and Jonathan Groff are at some sort of BDSM street fair, well, it’s because they are. “We filmed scenes live at the Folsom Street Fair while it was happening,” Alvarez, who plays Agustín on HBO’s Looking (premiering January 19) says. “Everything you see ... More

With a tribute to the young talent at the San Francisco Ballet School—the nation's oldest ballet school—Prada celebrated its newly refreshed Roberto Baciocchi-designed boutique on Post Street. The event's stylish co-hosts included Carolyn Chang, Sonia Evers, Pamela Joyner, Kelsey and David Lamond, Marissa Mayer, Yuri and Carl Pascarella, ... More

Kicking off what's being hailed by some as the "best America's Cup ever," TAG Heuer—the pioneering Swiss watch brand and sponsor of defending champion Oracle Team USA—hosted a VIP weekend September 6 in San Francisco for the opening of the 34th world series finals. Worldwide President and CEO of ... More