Haute 100 San Francisco Update: Isha & Asim Abdullah
Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we though it best to provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100ers who are making headlines. Check back daily for more info on the most powerful people in your city.
Isha & Asim Abdullah
Category: Power Couples
Company: Emanuel Ungaro
Industry: Fashion
What Made Them Haute: He is a former Silicon Valley tech titan who now owns Ungaro, which has been honored as one of the 10 official haute couture houses in the past, and she is an M.D., nephrologist, and philanthropist. Together, they are one of the Bay Area’s most prominent and stylish couples.
What Makes Them Haute Now: This San Francisco based power couple recently showcased Ungaro’s newest clothing line during Paris Fashion Week. Lindsay Lohan, once Ungaro’s artistic adviser, didn’t show up in Paris and is no longer affiliated with the company. Now it is hard to say whether or not her absence was intentional on her part, or if she was asked not to come. Asim Abdullah had no comment about the “Lohan” situation, however he was recently quoted in Women’s Wear Daily saying that Lohan was in no way “involved in this collection.”
Thomas presents this behind-the-scenes documentary, a dive into French composer Hector Berlioz’s life and music, with the San Francisco Symphony.
Larry Ellison’s Oracle, a business hardware and software systems company, just made its second purchase in just three months. The firm acquired Taleo Corp, a human-resources software company, for $1.9 billion.
President and CEO of the San Francisco 49ers Jed York just got some great news, and he’s eager to share. The NFL has approved a $200 million loan that will go to the funding of the team’s new Santa Clara stadium.
Esteemed chef and restaurateur Michael Mina has an exciting event coming up this March. Chosen as one of the chefs for the Pigs & Pinot event, Mina will cook alongside the most renowned celebrity chefs.
Charles Phan, something of a restaurant guru in San Francisco, is achieving success all over again.
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Last season, Giants closer Brian Wilson suffered from severe elbow soreness. Now, Giants trainer Dave Groeschner says he’s ready to hit the mound, and will be throwing again this week.
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Google CEO Larry Page rejoices as the platform’s social media network Google+ hits 90 million users. In October, they estimated Google+ was at 40 million users. Three months later, the network’s user base more than doubled.
Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom is being honored this February. He will be the honored guest at the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party’s inaugural “Dining with the Stars” dinner party.