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

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

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

San Francisco was practically salivating over the "Italian ice" being served up September 18 for the opening of The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950 – 1990, at the de Young Museum. The well-heeled (and much-bejeweled) turned out to fête the 128-year-old jewelry house with ... More

San Francisco was practically salivating over the "Italian ice" being served up September 18 for the opening of The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950 – 1990, at the de Young Museum. The well-heeled (and much-bejeweled) turned out to fête the 128-year-old jewelry house with ... 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

Belli Osteria, 2016 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley Craving a taste of northern Italy? Berkeley's cozy new osteria offers heaps of pasta that will knock you into a satisfying daze. Fresh ravioli (pictured) brim with surprising fillings, from braised pork, red cabbage and caramelized onions to roast duck and shiitake ... 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

Jazz aficionados have made pilgrimages from around the world for performances at SFJAZZ, the 30-year-old San Francisco-based music company. Until this week, however, they never knew quite where they’d find it as it staged shows at a variety of venues.  Now, thanks to years of serious fundraising and ... More