Picnic à deux: Moynat Malle Bicyclette

  Go ride the Moynat bicycle   Time to escape, to ride the Moynat bicycle and find the right spot for an elegant picnic. Producing one can take up to 12 months. Moynat Malletier, the Parisian luxury trunk maker acquired last year by LVMH luxury group, launched Moynat Malle Bicyclette, a unique bicycle with custom-made … Read more

Top market-defining factors for luxury in the next three to five years

Factors to watch in the mix of consumers and luxury products   Bain & Company, one of the leading advisor to the global luxury goods industry expects an average of seven to nine percent annual increases in global sales to fuel luxury brands’ growth aspirations until the middle of the decade. “Brands must develop strategies … Read more

Clutches worth grabbing: Astor Crystal Lion Minaudiere

So clutch: Astor Crystal Lion Minaudiere Judith Leiber, the American luxury brand synonymous with minaudieres and flawless hand-craftsmanship, hasre-defined the accessories category with products that are on the cutting edge of high fashion, while always remaining timeless classics. For 2012 prefall season, the master of minaudieres’ turned the attention to the great and imposing Astor, … Read more

Aviator sunglasses turned 75

These sunglasses have graced the faces of some truly legendary characters. Initially introduced for the United States Army Air Corps, the Ray Ban aviators became a style staple for guys and girls, and movie stars. To its 75th anniversary, Ray Ban, the American brand of sunglasses founded in 1937 by Bausch & Lomb, has created a … Read more

Penelope Cruz announced as ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2012 Key To The Cure Campaign

Actress Penelope Cruz has been named the EIF ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2012 Key To The Cure campaign. In the 14 years since the inception of the Saks Fifth Avenue charity shopping weekend, the company, together with its vendors and partners, has raised $31 million for cancer research. Celebrated designer Carolina Herrera created a … Read more

Medieval Lingerie: String bikini 500 years ago

  Scientists of Innsbruck University made a discovery that totally rewrites fashion history. An archaeological find in Austria revealed extremely well preserved linen fragments that resemble modern bras and knickers. The undergarments were among almost 3,000 fragments of clothing found in Lengberg Castle in East Tyrol during recent renovations. It is believed that women did not … Read more