Rachel Besser

Despite the persistent multi-day downpour in LA, Angelenos braved the conditions to uphold their social commitments. On Tuesday, a luncheon celebrating the launch of Veronica Beard’s handbags at the iconic Chateau Marmont served as a testament to their determination. Upon arrival, guests were whisked away from their cars under umbrellas into the tented courtyard of the Chateau, where cocktail hour took on a unique twist. The Terrace had been transformed into a “Goodie Bag bar,” where each attend…

Before Friday night’s festivities, guests got a preview of The Frankie Shop’s Los Angeles pop-up theme when a sleek black box containing chocolate donuts was delivered to their homes. Like an upscale version of an office birthday party treat, it set the stage for an event. When the last laptops were shut on Friday afternoon, a different kind of work energy began to emerge. Nestled in the bustling heart of West Hollywood on Los Angeles’ Sunset Boulevard, “The Meeting Room”—The Frankie Shop’s Los…

Named Miss Dior Avenue, the pop-up offers a transportive experience to a universe akin to a 1960s city street. It boasts a Parfumerie, Cinema, and Flower Shop, all drenched in Miss Dior’s iconic pink. Life here is idyllic. Guests relax at the cafe with a cup of gelato, penning postcards to their loved ones, which they subsequently post in a Dior mailbox. Some visit the Parfumerie for a crash course on the history of Miss Dior. Others head to the cinema, where the latest campaign featuring Natali…

In Los Angeles, everyone’s calendar the week leading up to the Oscars is packed with back-to-back events. With numerous glamorous dinners and cocktail parties happening, standing out in Hollywood demands something special: an iconic venue, a Grammy award-winning performance, a carefully selected guest list, and possibly even an appearance by Donatella Versace herself. The Versace and Net-A-Porter Icons Cocktail party last night successfully met all these criteria. Set in a private residence in B…

In an evening as high-wattage as the creations it celebrated, Chopard and Julia Roberts took over Chateau Marmont on Friday night to celebrate their inaugural collaboration. The partnership unveiled a parure co-designed by the maison’s co-president and artistic director, Caroline Scheufele, and Julia Roberts, Chopard’s global ambassador. The collaboration, which includes a ring, a necklace, and a pair of earrings, is a tribute to Chopard’s Insofu Emerald, an extraordinary 6,225 carat emerald dis…

On Thursday night, the iconic black and white checkerboard floors of Mr. Chow served as the perfect backdrop for a sea of guests dressed in tweed and gray suiting. The intimate dinner party, co-hosted by Thom Browne and Saks Fashion Director Roopal Patel, celebrated Browne’s exclusive women’s capsule collection and its installation in the Saks store, just a few blocks away. Diane Keaton, Aminé, Janelle Monae, Moses Sumney, Lisa Love, and Manny Jacinto were among the attendees, along with old fri…

Few parties reach the level of last night’s celebration in Los Angeles for the all-new electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class, hosted by Kendall Jenner and Bradley Cooper. The invitation promised an evening “under and with the stars of Los Angeles,” and it certainly delivered. Upon arrival at Franklin Canyon Park in Beverly Hills, guests were shuttled by a golf cart through an exhibition of heritage G-Class models, including Jenner’s personal G500 Convertible, leading up to the latest generation of the…

On Thursday night, Tiffany & Co. hosted a star-studded, intimate dinner at the Beverly Estate in Los Angeles to celebrate the launch of its Blue Book 2024 Céleste collection. The venue, famous for its roles in films like “The Godfather,” provided a backdrop steeped in Hollywood glamour for the reveal of their latest high jewelry collection. Guests stepped out of their SUVs and entered the grand foyer of the estate, following blue-carpeted floors to two rooms displaying the collection. One room s…

There’s an undeniable charm in experiencing weather that defines a city’s character. Sunshine in Los Angeles, wind in Chicago, and, in this case, rain in Seattle. On Tuesday night, the rain couldn’t deter Seattle’s fashionable set from gathering at the Seattle Art Museum for the annual Spring Into Art event hosted by SAMS (Seattle Art Museum Supporters). This year’s sold-out affair, attended by 250 guests, included cocktails, a private guided tour of the museum’s Calder exhibit, and a Carolina H…

Loro Piana elevated their latest capsule collection to new heights with a multi-day retreat in the mountains of Aspen, inviting a select group to the picturesque town. With a schedule that included hiking, biking, and al fresco lunches and dinners amidst Aspen’s verdant summer landscapes, the event perfectly embodied the collection’s spirit of luxury and adventure. “A connection with nature is part of the Loro Piana mindset,” stated a press release from the brand. Indeed, the Into The Wild colle…