San Francisco’s de Young museum celebrated the world premiere of Oscar de la Renta: The Retrospective with an invitation-only black-tie gala that brought together an eclectic group of the designer’s family, friends, clients and admirers from all over the country.  The exhibition, curated by André Leon Talley and hosted by Honorary ... More

Grant Avenue feels more like Little Italy these days, particularly since Dolce & Gabbana took up residence next to other well-heeled Italian labels like Prada, Valentino and Brunello Cucinelli. This week, the luxury fashion house celebrated its arrival with a proper housewarming, hosted by Diane Wilsey, Vanessa Getty ... More

The 35th Annual Auction Napa Valley lived up to its reputation not only for serving some of the best food and wine in the country, but for raising an enormous amount of money this June in support of community health and children’s education programs in Napa County. In reference to ... More

Swiss watchmaker Hublot unveiled its 12th free-standing U.S. boutique in San Francisco on April 30th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by CEO Ricardo Guadalupe and pro-golfer and brand ambassador Justin Rose.  Known for their collaborations with famous athletes, including the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade, Brazilian soccer star Pelé and ... More

On the Grind “Never before in my life did I like coffee, not even coffee ice cream. But there’s this place called Philz, and it’s so delicious that it started me drinking coffee.”  Flicks Fix “I love seeing movies at the Castro Theatre. One night we went to see ... More

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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

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

Open for Business: GANT, 552 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA. 415-437-1949 Atmosphere: Rugged-meets-dandy. These two masculine aesthetics converge in the white-walled, wood-floored store. Preppy basics, like navy blazers and plaid button-downs, hang from industrial-inspired pipe and wood fixtures, suspended from the ceiling. We're coveting: GANT ... More

Open for Business: GANT, 552 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA. 415-437-1949 Atmosphere: Rugged-meets-dandy. These two masculine aesthetics converge in the white-walled, wood-floored store. Preppy basics, like navy blazers and plaid button-downs, hang from industrial-inspired pipe and wood fixtures, suspended from the ceiling. We're coveting: GANT ... More