EDITOR-IN-CHIEF’S Letter STEPPING INTO THE CRISP SAN FRANCISCO AIR SANS MASK, I am excited. There is a sense of enthusiasm for this new season for the first time in months. With COVID restrictions lifting, fashion is back at the forefront. We want to dress up, meet friends, and shop. So, it’s perfect that this is our fashion issue. While Olivia and I were grounded and unable to attend Fashion Week in New York or Paris, we decided to focus on the local talent. Steph Keay interviews three local designers who have taken their love of fashion to the next level, creating epic gowns, finely tailored suits, and beautiful wedding dresses made for comfort (page 60). Laurie Jo Miller Farr takes us on a stroll through the many stylish boutiques on Fillmore Street. The vibrant fashion mecca of Pacific Heights has some fantastic shops that have been dressing wellheeled locals like Heidi Says and Mio for decades. In addition, some newcomers on the block bring a welcomed sense of verve, like Gorjana Jewelry and Veronica Beard (page 16). We catch up with Lisa Aiken, the fashion and lifestyle director at Neiman Marcus. She shares with us the latest fashion must-haves and this season’s trends. Lisa says that fashion is closely aligned with our shift in perspectives. This season, we embrace excitement for new possibilities and a general sense of optimism for the future (page 72). TERESA RODRIGUEZ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Haute Living San Francisco Teresa@HauteLivingSF.com www.HauteLivingSF.com
One of fashions’ icons, Ungaro, returns with a new designer and a fresh look. We get a sneak peek of Kobi Halperin’s first collection with Ungaro. Carolyne Zinko speaks to Kobi about his life, ethos, and challenges reshaping a brand with a rich history (page 68). From designer pours to sustainable shoes, Becca Hensley introduces us to Vera Wang’s latest obsession with wine as well as showcasing shoes made from recycled plastic bottles.
Spring is a time of rejuvenation and rebirth, and we wanted to capture that energy in this issue. So, we share some top sleep solutions created by luxury hotels worldwide and a few products to make you runaway-ready this season. As always, we love hearing from you. Feel free to email me at Teresa@HauteLivingSF.com with any comments and suggestions. We have more content online, so visit us at HauteLivingSF.com and sign up to receive our weekly newsletters of upcoming events and featured stories.
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Sharon Seto chats with Mica Talmor, chef-owner of Pomella, who shares her recipes for almond baklava, butternut squash, quinoa and Manchego salad, and majadera with lamb kefta— just in time for Easter and Passover.
