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Karl Lagerfeld, one of the world’s most influential and iconic designers, announced a new fragrance to be launched in 2014. The internationally renowned haute couture fashion house will launch the new perfume line under Interparfums, the creator of prestige perfumes and cosmetics. The two companies signed a worldwide and exclusive license agreement to create, produce and … Read more
Bain Projects Global Luxury Goods Market Will Grow Overall by 10% in 2012, Though Major Structural Shifts in Market Emerge Strong Holiday Sales Will Cap Off Strong Performance in 2012 Worldwide luxury goods market revenues will grow by seven percent in the final three months of 2012 versus the same period in 2011, culminating in full … Read more
‘The Mentalist’ star Simon Baker teamed up with Givenchy The upcoming Givenchy fragrance will have the 43-year-old Australian actor Simon Baker as the new face of the campaign. “He has an aristocratic elegance and charisma,” commented Thierry Maman, Givencgy president, “values associated with the brand since Hubert de Givenchy.” Since 2008, Simon Baker has starred in … Read more
Designer Mathilde Castello Branco quits Azzaro The French-Brazilian AZZARO creative director Mathilde Castello Branco left the fashion house, without announcing her next steps or details about a replacement. The designer joined AZZARO label over a year ago, replacing designer Vanessa Seward. The label plans to name a successor “shortly.” “The House of Azzaro and Mathilde … Read more
Qatari Investment Fund Could Be Interested in Versace Qatar has used its wealth from oil and natural-gas exports to buy all kinds of assets in safe-haven countries. The investment strategy by the nation’s sovereign-wealth fund includes London luxury store Harrods, luxury hotels in France or luxury brands & real estate. A Qatari investment fund is … Read more
Chloe fragrance campaign fall winter 2012 Fabien Baron‘s black and white portrait of Finnish model Suvi Kopoenen is the center of the new Chloe’s fragrance campaign. Suvi is also the face of the Chloe’s Fall 2012 advertising. Her latest appearances include: Azzedine Alaia F/W 12 Lookbook, Alexander McQueen F/W 12 Campaign, New Noir British Vogue, … Read more