A sure way to go when selecting the perfect gift for the lady in your life, is with a piece from Nancy Gonzalez. The handbag designer’s spring collection features the most sought-after colors of the season crafted in exquisite exotic leather. Her products are works of art, with an unparalleled quality of construction.

For more must-haves from Saks Fifth Avenue, visit www.saks.com.

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The next installment of the classical music program “Keeping Score” features legendary conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. Thomas presents this behind-the-scenes documentary, a dive into French composer Hector Berlioz’s life and music, with the San Francisco Symphony.

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At 31 years old, Jared Kushner has already become the talk of the town, with a series of accomplishments under his belt, from being Donald Trump’s son-in-law to being a member of a prominent New York real estate family. Well that’s not all, since 2006, Kushner has owned and published the New York Observer. For now, Kushner has already started bidding on the Dodgers and if the deal goes through, the Dodgers will have the youngest owner within the entire Major Baseball League.

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PHOTO: Eli Manning, Steve Tisch, Brandon Jacobs

Tequila Avion hosted New York Giants and Super Bowl XLVI Champions Eli Manning and Brandon Jacobs with a decadent victory meal at Meatpacking eatery Abe & Arthur’s, alongside Giants chairman Steve Tisch, defensive end David Tollefson, offensive tackle Kevin Boothe, guard Chris Snee, linebacker Zak DeOssie, linebacker Greg Jones (joined with new fiancee Mandy Piechowski), actor Tyson Beckford and EMM Group owners Eugene Remm and Mark Birnbaum.

PHOTO: Swizz Beatz, Brandon Jacobs

Following dinner, the guys were presented with a larger-than-life cake in the shape of the Super Bowl trophy and Giants’ helmut crafted by resident EMM Group pastry chef, Thiago Silva. Soon after, the crowd of revelers trickled next door to SL to continue the party to the pulsating sounds of Swizz Beatz, who appeared to spin a special guest set in honor of the Giants. Partygoers enjoyed Tequila Avion while dancing and toasting in celebration of New York’s big win.

PHOTO: Eli Manning,Steve Tisch,Brandon Jacobs,MBirnbaum, Eugene Reem,Thiago Silva

The owner of the New York Giants, Steve Tisch also hosted an official Super Bowl XLVI party last night along with the entire team at the newly renovated meatpacking hot spot 1 OAK, along with Butter Group owners Richie Akiva and Ronnie Madra. The space transformed its renowned high design just for the night, covering the walls in Giants themed wallpaper, appropriate for the night’s celebrations.  Tisch was joined with his players, wide receiver Victor Cruz, tight end Christian Hopkins, corner back  Bruce Johnson, tight end Christian Hopkins, tight end Bear Pascoe, corner back Aaron Ross, corner back Corey Webster, linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka, defensive end Osi Umenyiora and defensive tackle, Chris Canty.

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The players feasted on a custom cake in the shape of a Giants helmut along with the help of New York Yankees player Joba Chamberlain, New York Rangers players Steve Eminger and Brandon Prust, as well as celebrity guests Kellan Lutz, Nicky Hilton, Holly Madison, Wilmer Valderamma, Chris Rock and Aziz Ansari.  Partygoers danced and sipped on Don Julio tequila toasting the team’s victory well into the morning hours enjoying a special guest performance by Nas.

PHOTO: Steve Tisch

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Fashion For Hope, a charity party for the Marathon Boy Trust Fund was held February 4 in San Francisco. Over 300 attendees got together for a huge fashion show and to benefit the orphans.

Amazing venue Temple San Francisco opened the doors to the stylish society set of San Francisco and all guests came together to celebrate getting together for a great cause.

During the party, Boditecture showed the new collection to the exclusive guests. Also Sasha Maks Vintage Jewelry and Jewelmint had booths to show their collections.  By the end of the night, over 2 months of expenses was raised for the orphans.

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Born in New York City, Steven Colucci’s art has been described as neo post-impressionism.  But it’s much more than that.  Colucci’s art is a firework over the night sky, an explosion of colors, life, movement and personality.  Paintings that tap into our subconscious yet, at the same time, visually stun the viewer.

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A graduate of The School of Visual Arts, Colucci began his career as a professional dancer and ballet and dance mirrors in his artwork.

On Friday, Feb. 10 and Feb. 17, from 6pm to 9:30pm Colucci’s exhibit, “A Concept in Motion” will be on display at Belenky Brothers Gallery on 91 Grand Street, New York, NY.

“A Concept in Motion” is a series of eclectic new mixed media works from Colucci and it will be unveiled at a reception for the artist curated by Jacquelyn Lipp.  Proceeds will benefit the American Friends of Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem, which goes to the research and care of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Primary sponsors include Fasolino International Foods, Wines & Spirits as well; Mark Fahrer Caterers will provide signature cocktails and treats such as pastas and select wines.  Another sponsor, Medea Vodka will serve its 16x-distilled vodka while Moet Hennessey will have Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch behind the bar.

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How much would you spend on a hot dog?  What if that hot dog was simmered in cognac aged over a century and named after a French king?  What if that cognac saturated hot dog also alludes to the Chinese New Year that celebrates the dragon known for luxury and power?

If $100 is your answer than the Dragon Dog at DougieDog Hot Dogs in Vancouver is exactly what you’re looking for.

The three figure, Dragon Dog bratwurst comes soaked in century-old Louis 13^th Cognac that costs $2,000 a bottle.  Along with a shot of alcohol, other ingredients include Kobe Beef seared in olive and truffle oil, lobster and a picante sauce.  Before you run down to DougieDog, you must give them a twelve-hour notice to create the ultra-lux dog.

The foot-long “pig in a blanket” is the world’s most expensive hot dog.  Previously that title was held by Serendipity III’s Haute Dog-no relation-costing $69.

Look for this opulent hot dog on the Travel Channel and Food Network in the very near future.

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Mercedes-Benz will kick-off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week with their first-ever “Fashion’s Night In” event tomorrow evening in the main lobby of MBFW at the Lincoln Center. Guests will get creative at the Mercedes-Benz DIY Style Studio–where they can make their own bespoke fashion accessories. They can channel their inner designer and express themselves by way of leather cuffs and braided headbands–made from their pickings of luxe vehicle materials.

Naeem Khan will make a special appearance, alongside the event’s hosts: Erica Domesek of P.S.- I made this…, accessories designer Paige Novick and Nicola Ehrenberg-Uhlig, Head of Conceptual Design Team Color & Trim for Mercedes-Benz.

Who knows…perhaps the next big designer will emerge here. Hey, at the very least guests, including myself, will walk away with one-of-a-kind pieces.

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Columbus Circle hotspot Stone Rose Lounge will serve as the first official lounge of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week with the Fall 2012 Collections.

Beginning Feb. 9, Stone Rose Lounge, the flagship of influential nightlife proprietor  The Gerber Group, will host the hottest and most exclusive VIP receptions in the evening alongside celebrities, noted models and designers including Tracy Reese, Betsey Johnson, HONOR and many more.

Stone Rose Lounge will open to the public from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday – Friday; 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday – Sunday; and again at 11 p.m. nightly, offering locals an inside look at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Located on the fourth floor of the Time Warner Center, Stone Rose Lounge garnered its name from elegant design finishes in stone and rosewood. The lounge was created to echo the posh atmosphere of a classically timeless hotel lounge, with décor designed to emphasize the unique art piece showcased above the red lit bar in the venue. The perfect venue to host fabulous fashion fêtes!

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British fashion house Burberry celebrated the Art of the Trench at The Oberoi Hotel in Gurgaon, India with an interactive exhibition including 50 Art of the Trench portraits.

The exhibition was curated by Christopher Bailey and displayed 50 Art of the Trench portraits, which were showcased both as physical prints and on interactive digital screens so guests could further explore and “like” their favorite images. The event was dedicated to the item that Burberry has become famous for: the trench coat.

More than 300 guests, including some of the personalities who were photographed for the exhibition, attended the event. Indian photographer Manou of Wearabout shot the images in India, each showcasing a Burberry trench coat.

Bailey said, “I am incredibly excited about our Art of the Trench India project that we’ve been working on. We have this incredible portfolio of portraits taken by Manou, the Indian street style photographer, throughout Delhi and Mumbai of people wearing their iconic trench coats which we are thrilled to be showcasing both physically and digitally.”

Art of the Trench is a “living document of the trench coat and the people who wear it.” Though the project is an official collaboration between Burberry and some of the world’s best photographers (including a series by The Sartorialist Scott Schuman), everyone is encouraged to submit images of themselves or friends wearing the Burberry trench coat.

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