Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2024 i Luxury Trending Magazine

VIOLINIST PAUL HUANG JOINS MEI-ANN CHEN AND THE ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM MUSIC FROM TAN DUN’S VIOLIN CONCERTO: FIRE RITUAL This year’s celebration marked the 24th anniversary of the Symphony’s signature event, which is an elegant celebration of the Lunar New Year, drawing upon vibrant Asian traditions, past and present. It is the most important holiday for many cultures in East, South, and Southeast Asia, and is celebrated by people of Asian descent worldwide. Delighting the audiences with her enthusiasm and sheer energy, Conductor Mei-Ann Chen and the Orchestra performed works by Asian composers. Brilliant virtuoso violinist, Paul Huang joined Chen and the Symphony to perform music from Tan Dun’s Violin Concerto: Fire Ritual. A standing ovation of rousing applause prompted him to perform an encore for the audience. Preconcert lobby…

Yet, beyond all that fame and glory, being surrounded by nature provides tranquility for Pat who believes in restoration to her spirit and rejuvenation of her being. “My childhood dream was to be peaceful in a garden and to hear the birds singing and to see the butterflies flying around the flowers. That was always my peaceful sanctuary,” she shares. One fateful day, while commuting on the subway, Pat caught the eye of an assistant to Vogue magazine’s fashion editor, who was captivated by her beauty, physique, and outfit. During that time, Pat was studying to be a fashion designer. After Vogue featured her story as a forthcoming designer, Ebony magazine reached out, inviting her to model for the Fashion Fair national runway tour. Embracing this opportunity, Pat set her…

Amidst formal dining décor, flowers—some in ikebana style created by Alan Do—and works of art, those nearest and dearest celebrated the birthday of one of San Francisco’s foremost interior designers and artists, Gioi Tran. The toasts began (and continued throughout the evening) with co-hosts Heide Betz and Joel Goodrich sharing, often hilarious, anecdotes about their first meetings with Gioi, who entertains in grand fashion at the showplace home he shares with his husband, Vernon Applegate. Gioi was lauded for his generosity and kindness, his many talents, which include his background as a ballet dancer, being a superb chef, creating dishes from his home in Vietnam, his passion for painting, his exquisite sense of décor, but above all, his unwavering popularity with everyone. Everyone wants a piece of this amazing person.…

“Perfect symmetry is uninteresting; it’s the unexpected that draws attention.” PK Bijoux captures the artistic essence of PK, an artist rooted in California, drawing inspiration from every corner of life to craft statement jewelry pieces that evoke deep personal meaning and weave captivating narratives. What compelled PK to become a jewelry designer was her frustration with the lack of uniqueness in the high-end designer market. Despite a generous budget, PK found the offerings of Beverly Hills’ designer houses lacking in distinction and allure. At that time, she held expertise in Videoconferencing as an SME for a major tech company, yet her true passion lay in fashion and art, nurtured since childhood. Seeking an outlet for her creative impulses after long days immersed in technology, PK transformed her extensive collection of…

Twelve-year-old prodigy Alliana attributes the initial spark of her passion for acting and singing at a young age to her first musical theatre teacher, Ms. Katie. Recalling the moment during the intermission of a production of Aladdin Jr. directed by Ms. Katie, Alliana expressed to her mother that this was what she wanted to do. Recognizing Alliana’s passion and talent, her mother enrolled her in the musical theatre company, marking the beginning of her journey. Recognizing the holistic benefits of musical theatre, Alliana acknowledges its ability to cultivate skills in dancing, singing, and acting. “Musical theatre teaches so many things because it covers dancing, singing, and acting. Later on, I continued my training in acting with the American Conservatory Theater, my dance training with my favorite dance teacher, Ms. Reina,…

February 15, 2024 Lee Mingwei: Rituals of Care features seven projects made between 1995and 2024 that place visitors at the center of radical acts of generosity and care, asking how art can be a conduit for social connection and healing. Contemporary Support Council Members, exhibition sponsors, and special guests were invited to the opening with the artist Lee Mingwei, Director and CEO Thomas P. Campbell, and Curator in Charge of Contemporary Art Claudia Schmuckli. Notable Guests Lee Mingwei, Artist Bettina Bryant, Trustee and Exhibition Sponsor Lorna Meyer Calas and Dennis Calas, Trustees Frish Brant from My Lasting Letters, Exhibition Supporter and CSC Member Agnes Lew, Sponsor from East West Bank Te-Yuan Chien, Sponsor from Taiwan Academy of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles…

Antonio’s childhood dream was to be a star. Growing up in the ‘70s, Antonio loved listening to the music of Donna Summer and Barry White. “I used to imagine arriving in a sleek, black limousine at Studio 54 clad in Halston, Pierre Cardin, or Yves Saint Laurent, where I’d dance the night away and mingle with Andy Warhol, Liza Minelli, and all the glamorous individuals,” he reminisces. Born and raised in Mexico City, Antonio pursued Arts at La Esmeralda School of the Arts where Frida Kahlo once studied. He migrated to America and settled in San Francisco during the ‘90s. The minute he stepped on US soil, Antonio felt that this was the place he could call home. “San Francisco pulsated with energy and creativity, shaping me as an artist…

I pressed the elevator button to the 14th floor. Unlike other designers’ showrooms, whose work samples are seen in the display window, Ehrran Montoya’s atelier only accepts appointments to see his gowns. The room was only 20 square meters, with the mannequins and big gowns on the side. Our primary source of light would be the transparent half-body window. After our short talk, he sat down and prepared to work on his table. He pulled out his sketch pad and opened a blank page. He then adjusted his table and chair to make room for the camera. I planned to film him doing an actual sketch of a gown. This was our second meeting in person. There was something genuinely electrifying about meeting someone face-to-face after having only interacted with…

February 17, 2024 On Saturday, February 17, at Davies Symphony Hall, the San Francisco Symphony celebrated the Year of the Dragon with the Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon concert and banquet. This year’s celebration marked the 24th anniversary of the Symphony’s signature event, which is an elegant celebration of the Lunar New Year, drawing upon vibrant Asian traditions, past and present. The celebration began at 4pm with pre-concert festivities in the Davies Symphony Hall lobbies featuring an array of entertainment and activities, including fortune readings, dragon dance performances, ribbon dancers, a reptile show, calligraphy, and performances by Parangal Dance Company, Gamelan Sekar Jaya, and Flying Angels Chinese Dance Company. A special Ruby Reception for top donors also took place at 4pm in the Wattis Room. The Lunar New…