Serge and Tatiana Sorokko recently welcomed Rucci to San Francisco with a private reception in his honor at the Serge Sorokko Gallery, where Stylehive had a chance to learn more about what makes the talented artisan tick.

Here then are the globe-trotting designer's "can't live without" shops, museums - and fellow artists!

Rucci's Favorite Shops When In Milan

- G.Lorenzi. Purveyor of the finest men's grooming products.

- 10 Corso Como. Carla Sozzani's 13,000 square foot mega-emporium featuring art, books, fashion and accessories as well as luxury goods.

Rucci's Favorite Designers, Fashion Icons and Artists
Cy Twombly, Cristobal Balenciaga, Charles James, Halston, Robert Motherwell, Matthew Barney, Joseph Beuys, Elsa Peretti, Lorenzo Mongardino, Henri Samuel, Francis Bacon, Coco Chanel, Diana Vreeland, Pauline de Rothschild, Mme. Gres, and Antonio Tapies.

Rucci's Favorite Shops When in Paris

- Bernard Steinitz. A dealer of fine French and European antiques.

- Charvet. Custom shirt maker famous for outfitting the Duke of Windsor.

Rucci's Favorite Museums
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: New York, The Frick Museum: New York, The Louvre: Paris, The Hermitage: St. Petersburg, and the Twombly Collection at the de Menil Museum: Houston.

Ralph's Favorite Shops When in New York

- Rizzoli Books. The gorgeous landmark Fifth Avenue retailer renowned for it's high quality illustrated titles.

- Bucellatti. The Italian Jeweler known for it's intricate handcrafted silver accessories.

- Charlotte Moss. The interior designer's retail is shop furnished as an Upper East side home.


Where In The Hive: tag/chado ralph rucci

Photos:Runway images from Style.com, Lower left photo: Tatiana Sorokko and Ralph Rucci

Paintings by Ralph Rucci: :Top painting, Glasswall, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 inches, 2006. Bottom painting, Passageway VI, m/m on canvas, 50 x 80 inches, 2006.

What: Primp Mudflap Girl hoodie, $162

Where: Lisa Kline on street South Robertson in Los Angeles

When: May 25th, 2007

Where to Buy: Lisakline.com

Where In The Hive: bookmark/164951

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Another fave Foho ensemble - high waisted jeans inspired by vintage Chloe worn with a peasant blouse from Christensen and Sigersen, maxi-dresses and easy-to-wear gladiator sandals. Getting the picture?

The leader of the Foho fashion pack is, surpsrisingly, none other than former Queen of the Bohos, Sienna Miller. As quoted in the London Telegraph Sienna said, "I just don't want to wear anything floaty, or coin-belty ever again. No more gilets or cowboy boots."

If Sienna can change - so can you! Here are a few Hive finds to get you started. Happy Foho-ing!

• Matthew Williamson Lace Peasant Blouse - $665


• Me and Ro Moon & Star Pendant with Diamonds- $1,310


• Christensen and Sigersen Rhinestone trimmed blouse - $205

Where In The Hive: tag/foho

[via: London Telegraph]

Quick Tips: For best results, exfoliate before applying a self-tanner and follow instructions carefully. Also remember to wear sunscreen when using a self-tanner; while you will have the appearance of a tan many self-tanners do not protect your skin from UV rays.

#1Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel

A classic tanner in the form of a gel. Clarins€™ self tanner is non-oily and promotes a golden glow for face and body. The gel is absorbed instantly so there is no need to wait for dressing and you€™ll see your tan begin to appear in only two hours.

Where In The Hive: bookmark/164065

#2Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer

Perfect for adding a bit of extra moisture with DHAs while self-tanning. Created for medium-tan skin tones, the Jergens natural glow daily moisturizer gives an even all over color and won't streak. When used daily you'll see the your tan reach it's maximum color in about one week.

Where In The Hive: bookmark/164066

#3GlowFusion AirGlow

A nice at home alternative to sunless tanning salons. The GlowFusion airbrush can help you achieve a seamless tan, simply aim and spray! The airbrush gun sprays a sheer light mist, which dries on contact. The formula creates a shade customized to your skin€™s natural tone because it reacts with your skin€™s natural keratins. Shhh...tell them you've trotted off to Aruba for the weekend.

Where In The Hive: bookmark/164069

#4Decléor Express Hydrating Self-Tanning Spray

A non-oily and easy application formula infused with natural essential oils including geranium and chamomile. Decleor€™s self-tanning spray is a quick fix for a night out or a jaunt to the shore. Within one to two hours after applying, you€™ll see the tan appear.

Where In The Hive: bookmark/164071

#5Origins' The Great Pretender

Origins' Great Pretender contains glycerin will leave you skin glistening and smooth along with a fresh aroma of orange and peppermint. Formulated from a sugar-derived DHA interacts with your skin's proteins and as color develops it darkens to transform pale looking legs into bronzed beauties.

Where In The Hive: bookmark/164075

Where In The Hive: bookmark/150087

Who: 13 people have hived Heart Shaped Egg Mold, MidnightIsClose was the first to add it to the Hive

The originator of the rubber-soled classic sneaker, Keds, has enlisted fashion designers Nanette Lepore and Maria Cornejo to help revive the brand with a new sense of sophistication and style. This is in keeping with the larger graphic trend. Slip-ons go graphic, with designs from animal ditzies to bold bulls eyes that add a sense of hip casual chic to an otherwise bland looking shoe.

Choose one that suits you .. and ASAP... lest you be the sole flip-flop wearer in a sea of sneaks. The horror!

Where In The Hive: tag/slip_ons

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Who: 17 people have hived Burberry Quilted Jacket, Julie3Jax was the first to add it to the Hive

What: Neon Swing Lamp

Where in the Hive: bookmark/138901

Where Online: BCXSY website

Who: 2 people have hived Neon Swing Lamp; Lemonhead was the first to add it to the Hive

Enamored by Islamic cultures, Duke amassed over 3,500 Moroccan artifacts. Today the Moroccan trend appears every summer as inspiration for festive tea parties, laid back beach house decor and eclectic dinner parties. The traditional leather pouf comes in shades of white, turquoise, fuchsia and natural makes a perfect ottoman which contrasts nicely with sleek modernist decor. The colorful tea glasses, lanterns and rugs are whimsical accents for outdoor summer gardens.

Doris would be proud!

Check back Saturday when we'll tell you how to get the Moroccan look for less in Stylehive Scavenger...

Where in the Hive: tag/moroccan

More inspiration: Doris Duke's Shangri La Estate

What: Creme Fresh Celeste Sky Bed

Where in the Hive: bookmark/75249

Where to Buy: Creme Fresh website

Who: 24 people have hived Celeste Sky Bed; Julie3Jax was the first to add it to the Hive