Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2023 i Luxury Trending Magazine

At the age of nine, Sabah Mansoor was already an apprentice and a keen observer, eager to learn from generations of potters. Their days blended together in the same rhythm–mixing, cutting, molding, and shaping damp terracotta into practical vessels and decorative forms. She liked the earthen smell of clay and mud, taken straight from the Deccan plateau where Bangalore sits. She liked the cool, weighted material in her hands and the tactile experiences of creating. Her city, like many others in India, is host to artisans and craftspeople whose work becomes synonymous with specific neighborhoods. Such is the case for Bangalore’s “Pottery Town,” one of the enclaves nestled near the city’s winding “Pottery Road.” Stepping into this world of pottery and clay for weekend apprenticeships was one of Sabah’s joys…

It was a beautiful night to launch the Nov/Dec Issue of HAUTE LIVING SF Magazine featuring San Francisco’s Top Plastic Surgeon Dr. Karen Horton gracing the front-page cover. Finding beauty beyond boundaries is the narrative in this issue where Dr. Karen Horton shares her life’s triumph through her family’s tribulations.…

Betty was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area in a traditional first-generation Chinese American household. Her mother immigrated to the United States from Taiwan in her early 20s, and although her father was born in America, he spent his formative years in Taiwan before returning in his early 20s. Like most immigrant stories, Betty’s parents sought greener pastures, hoping to achieve the American dream. “My parents acknowledged the endless possibilities America offered, and they were able to meet their goals through hard work and dedication. They always read American and Chinese newspapers daily, and my grandfather used to study the dictionary to learn and improve his English. My parents emphasized the value of education, and I made learning and schoolwork a priority,” she shares. When Betty was…

The Triton Museum of Art, which showcases art and artists of California, had a one-woman exhibition of Silvia Poloto’s works in 2012. Chief Curator Preston Metcalf states, “While Poloto does work in California, her work transcends any boundaries. Her work is expressed in the articulate rush of information from the artist. Silvia’s art is an expression of the many layers of memory, culture ideas, and ideals that make up the psyche of an artist. And this very psyche is what ignites response in people here or in Brazil or Jordan. What we and others experience in absorbing Silvia’s message is that her experiences are our experiences, her memories are our memories, her sense of connection, and through her art, she is we.” Silvia Poloto: “My existence has been defined by…

November 2022 Neiman Marcus San Francisco, General Manager Mark Sullivan, welcomed Libertine Creative Director Johnson Hartig for an intimate client dinner in the Rotunda overlooking Union Square. Guests, many donned in the fabulous Libertine label, dined at a spectacular English Garden tablescape designed by Johnson specifically for the occasion. The photos tell the story.…

“Beauty and art have no boundaries, it is a global language. The East and West may have a different interpretation, but the goal is universal—to bring happiness and expression to as many people around the world as possible, to share the beauty and pass along a sense of positive energy to everyone, and to add a touch of color to this world,” she conveys with passion. Victoria was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her childhood dream was to be a businesswoman, following in her parents’ footsteps. At a very young age, Victoria trotted around the globe with her parents and experienced first-hand various cultures, cuisines, and art. With Europe being her favorite continent, Victoria encountered a significant experience that left a remarkable impression on her. “When I…

275 guests dined on the War Memorial Opera House stage, surrounded by the set of acclaimed, new production of Verdi’s La Traviata San Francisco Opera Guild President Maryam Muduroglu, whom San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed just announced as the city new Chief of Protocol, noted: “Music and art can have transformative influences in the lives of children. Self-expression, empathy, self-esteem, collaboration, global curiosity, compassion, critical thinking, and sense of purpose, these are all the life-long skills we strive to foster in the thousands of students we reach every year throughout the greater Bay Area.” Frederica von Stade continues to be one of the music world’s most beloved figures. Known by her nickname as FLICKA, the mezzosoprano has enriched the world of classical music for over five decades. Her long…

Prominent luxury real estate agent, admired man about town, fashionista and friend to many (Cover Boy of our June Issue of Business Concept – read all about him), Joel Goodrich hosted a fabulous Holiday Party with champagne flowing, music echoing, lively conversation and delectable buffet for friends and clients in his Nob Hill Penthouse. Joel’s positive attitude and generosity is notable and noticeable. His stunning apartment boasts layers and levels of gold, glitter and his beloved orchids. It is an instant lift in mood and spirit to be in the presence of Joel Goodrich.…