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Balenciaga appoints Alexander Wang Creative Director PPR’s Balenciaga announced the appointment of Alexander Wang to the post of Creative Director of the Balenciaga fashion house, after PPR said goodbye last month to Nicolas Ghesquiere, Balenciaga’s designer of 15 years, who it is said to have put the brand back on the fashion map. Alexander … Read more
360° bag’, the latest episode of the Lady Dior web documentary French screen star Marion Cotillard, the face of the Lady Dior bag since 2008, designs her own Lady Dior handbag in the 5th episode of the web-documentary. After singing & designing couture sketches, Marion Cotillard creates an ultra-sophisticated personal Lady Dior bag.
Luxury Custom Golf Leather Bags Announced by Treccani Milano A sophisticated sport like golf requires exquisite carryalls designed to make the player stand out on the golf course. From classic polo shirts to vibrant shoes, golf fashion is as diverse as the people who play it, says Treccani Milano, a manufacturer of luxury custom golf … Read more
Somerset House, the spectacular neo-classical building in the heart of London, is hosting “Valentino: Master of Couture at Somerset House” – a new exhibition celebrating the life and work of Valentino through 130 exquisite haute couture designs. Somerset House’s Embankment Galleries are transformed into a glamorous couture catwalk. In a clever reversal of roles each … Read more
Value of social activism in brand building: 74% of young adults prefer to buy from a socially responsible company Two out of three young adults think companies have a moral obligation to help solve social problems. Even more of them (73%) believe companies should use their knowledge and resources to help societies solve problems, according … Read more
Watch Of The Year 2012 awards went to ladies luxury timepieces An unprecedented situation at the 19th edition of the «Prix de la Montre de l’année» organised every year by the magazine Montres Passion. The 2012 edition broke new ground: all of the prize-winners were ladies’ models. Breguet also distinguished itself by winning three awards. … Read more