Gucci goes sustainable with world’s first “Zero-Deforestation” leather handbags

Gucci for the Green Carpet Challenge bags Gucci, in partnership with Livia Firth’s Green Carpet Challenge, shows how the Italian fashion house can be pro-active on environmental issues, by raising awareness and demonstrating action on the subject of deforestation. The Italian luxury house launches a capsule collection of handbags produced with Rainforest Alliance-certified leather. “Gucci … Read more

The art of imagination: Artist Walter Chin for Spring 2013 Art of Fashion campaign

Artist Walter Chin is the photographer of Neiman Marcus’ The Art of Fashion campaign for Spring 2013. Other notable photographers of the Art of Fashion campaign have included Richard Avedon , Arthur Elgort , Helmut Newton , Annie Leibovitz , Lillian Bassman and Paolo Roversi. Debuting nearly 20 years ago, The Art of Fashion was … Read more

Diane von Furstenberg for GapKids and babyGap. Second collection.

American clothing and accessories retailer  GAP launches a second GapKids and babyGap collection by Diane von Furstenberg, one of the premier names in American fashion,. The Spring 2013 DVF for Gap collection is will be available for purchase in April 2013 in select GapKids, babyGap and DVF stores. “I really loved the challenge of translating … Read more

Oceanwings: the underwater human flight experience

A neoprene wing suit called “Oceanwings” created by designer Guillaume Binard will bring to life the underwater human flight experience. Underwater Humans “The wingsuit is one of the most popular icones of our societies, realising the oldest human dream: flying. This project shows the similarities between the air & water environments finding their main diference … Read more

Paris Haute couture – homage to ‘petites mains’

Haute couture was born in Paris in the mid-19th century, and the city is still the capital of this special art. The city pays tribute to the tradition of couturiers and the ‘petites mains’ with a new exhibition at The Paris Hôtel de Ville. Paris Haute Couture is showcasing some exceptional examples of haute couture … Read more

Asia – home of the largest proportion of super-rich

Asia has the world’s most billionaires Carlos Slim (73) – ranked as the “Richest Man on the Planet” On its 2013 list, Hurun Report, a monthly magazine best known for its “China Rich List“, a ranking of the wealthiest individuals in China, has ranked 1453 individuals with personal wealth of US$1 billion or more. Real … Read more