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

Pirelli Calendar 2013, Adriana Lima the first pregnant woman

Pirelli Calendar 2013 – behind-the-scenes images The Pirelli Calendar‘s photographers have always immortalised a very sophisticated concept of beauty, mid-way between fashion and glamour. And every year the Cal offers a collection of images that interpret the concept of beauty in an original way, different to the previous year. In 2012 the Pirelli calendar will … Read more

Louis Vuitton inaugurates the 16th Maison in Shanghai

The economy maybe in tatters in much of the world but luxury retail experiences in China just keeps on growing. On the occasion of Louis Vuitton’s 20th anniversary in China, the French luxury label is inaugurating its first Louis Vuitton Maison in mainland China to the public at Plaza 66 this coming Saturday (July 21). … Read more

Hong Kong and New York remain world’s most expensive retail destinations

Top 20 global retail rental markets:   Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive shopping destination as significant inbound tourist flows and continued increases in domestic wealth fuels occupier demand from international fashion and luxury retailers, according to new research from global property advisor CBRE Group. The CBRE rankings of prime global retail rents saw … Read more