Raw elegance and banal emotion: Prada’s ‘Real Fantasies’

Prada reveals its ‘Real Fantasies’ To view Prada pieces that are currently hitting the brand’s boutiques, the luxury Italian house unveiled a new video lookbook, the latest clip in its ‘Real Fantasies’ series. Art-directed by creative team AMO, the two-minute film titled “Real Fantasies FW2013” reveals a “distorted graphic universe” as a backdrop for the … Read more

Uma Thurman – the star of the Campari Calendar 2014

The iconic, edgy Uma Thurman takes the lead in the 2014 edition of the Calendar which is entitled ‘Worldwide Celebrations‘, with each month focusing on a unique festival from a number of different cultures around the world. Uma, who has starred in a number of high-profile blockbuster movies such as Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill, … Read more

France’s elite art institution to be restored by Ralph Lauren

Paris’ École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts to be modernized by Ralph Lauren. In an act of artistic benevolence, American fashion designer and business executive Ralph Lauren will help modernize Paris Art School – École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (ENSBA), France’s elite institution of instruction in the arts. Best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand … Read more

The world’s leading luxury products group – an increase of 6% in the first half 2013

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €13.7 billion in the first half 2013, an increase of 6%. Organic revenue growth was 8% compared to the same period in 2012, which itself saw strong growth. The luxury conglomerate continued to experience good momentum in the US and Asia, … Read more

Dsquared2 in the midst of designing a new restaurant

Dsquared2 to open two pools-rooftop restaurant in Milan. Roberto Cavalli, Versace, GQ, Vogue, and fashion designers Dsquared2 are united by their venture into the restaurant business. Dean and Dan Caten, the twin brothers behind Dsquared2, are developing the interior design for Ceresio 7, a rooftop restaurant in Milan. Headed by former Bulgari Hotel chef Elio … Read more

“Mercedes-Benz Presents” title goes to Mara Hoffman

Mara Hoffman receives “Mercedes-Benz Presents” title. Swimwear designer Mara Hoffman receives the distinguished title of “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designer this season.  Hoffman will showcase her collection alongside over thirty of the industry’s most influential swimwear designers during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim at The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach. The “Mercedes-Benz Presents” program recognizes one designer each … Read more