New York, NY (January 2012) - Most fashion lovers will never have the opportunity to step inside the personal ateliers of the world’s premier designers, let alone lunch with Donna Karan, sip tea with Nadja Swarovski, and cocktails with Zac Posen.

But this February during New York City’s Fall 2012 Fashion Week, there’s a unique chance: As part of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ mission to give their guests access to exclusive opportunities not otherwise available, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel presents ‘Inside Haute,’ an extraordinary three-day fashion experience curated by fashion insider Kathleen Beckett who has covered the world of fashion for Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, and Elle.

Throughout a series of lunches, cocktails, dinners and fashion shows Kathleen uses her private connections to take guests on an unprecedented tour of the inside world of New York City fashion. Traditionally available to only celebrities and those-in-the know, twenty lucky Carlyle guests will see, touch and feel the world’s newest collections, hear the stories of preeminent designers, and discuss design inspirations with the key individuals shaping the fashion industry today.

Available February 15 - 18, 2012, The ‘Inside Haute’ Package includes:

• Cocktails with Zac Posen at his design studio

• Lunch with Donna Karan at the Stephan Weiss Studio at Urban Zen

• Tea with Nadja Swarovski at the Swarovski private offices

• Champagne with Sophie Theallet at her atelier

• Lunch in the Member’s Dining Room and a private behind-the-scenes visit to the Antonio Ratti Textile Center at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Welcome cocktails & dinner with Alan Flusser and Kokin at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

• Individual chauffeured car service $6,000 per person for the three-day experience, including access to all events, breakfast daily, all meals and individual chauffeured car service.

For ‘Inside Haute’ guests who wish to arrive a few days earlier, special arrangements can be made to attend the Ralph Rucci show Sunday evening, February 12, 2012. In conjunction with ‘Inside Haute’, rooms are available starting from $795 per night, plus taxes and suites starting from $1,900 per night, plus taxes. Subject to availability. Events subject to change.

For more information and to reserve, contact Jamie Beck at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel at 212.570.7127.

NEW YORK - Still searching for this year’s hottest toys? This holiday season, let The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel do the shopping for you. From November 25 – December 23, 2011 The Carlyle is offering a special Santa’s Shopper package that will bring toys and cheer to all with the Let's Rock Elmo and Leapfrog LeapPad – both sold out nationwide.

Participating guests will receive the exclusive toy of their choice in their guestroom upon arrival, without ever having to set foot inside a toy store. Knowing the children’s gifts are safely in their possession, guests can kick back, relax and enjoy two complimentary cocktails in the hotel’s beloved Bemelmans Bar, as well as breakfast for two at The Carlyle Restaurant the following morning. Complimentary gift wrapping is available.

Additionally, guests can opt to have the gifts shipped to their personal residence, ensuring their holiday in New York is joyful and stress-free from beginning to end.

Located on Manhattan’s legendary Upper East Side, The Carlyle is the ideal place to spend your New York holiday, offering prime access to 5th Avenue, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, and Christmas spectaculars.

The Santa’s Shopper Package includes:

· Overnight Accommodations

· Choice of Let’s Rock Elmo OR Leapfrog LeapPad

· Two Cocktails in Bemelmans Bar

· Breakfast for Two in The Carlyle Restaurant

· Complimentary gift wrapping

· Shipping of Toys, additional fee applies

Visit thecarlyle.com to review this exclusive special offer for the holiday season.