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Cinderella’s classic slipper gets a makeover by Christian Louboutin to celebrate the Diamond Edition release October 2 Christian Louboutin is Cinderella’s newest fairy godfather. The footwear designer was invited by Disney to imagine a new version of the famed glass slippers. The limited edition of red-soled heels adorned in lace, sparkling butterflies and Swarovski crystals … Read more
Valentino fashion house was sold to a sovereign wealth fund for €600 million. The current deal, which will separate the Valentino brand from Hugo Boss, will see the design house sold to one of Permira‘s investors,according to brisbanetimes. The fund has not been identified. In 2011, Valentino had sales of €322.4 million, up 20 per … Read more
Louis Vuitton celebrates two decades in China with two grandiose projects: a journey of the Louis Vuitton Express from Paris to Shanghai and the opening of 16th Maison worldwide in Shanghai’s Plaza 66. Photographer, blogger and fashion celebrity Todd Selby have teamed up with the luxury house for a video following the path of the … Read more
American photographer Steven Meisel, one of the most successful fashion photographers in the industry, is behind last Balenciaga ad campaign. As Meisel is credited with “discovering” many successful models, Balenciaga Fall 2012 campaign promotes a cast of newcomers: Linn Arvidsson, Julier Bugge, Sophie Hirschfelder, Juliet Ingleby and Anniek Kortleve. Last month, Balenciaga announced the opening … Read more
Paul Smith unveiled on the Paris catwalk at his Spring Summer 2013 show a new collaboration with luxury bootmaker John Lobb. Three iconic John Lobb styles (an oxford, derby, and a loafer), selected for both their heritage and contemporary appeal, have been reinterpreted with humour and an addition of colour. The new collection will be … Read more
The latest trends in kidswear at Pitti Bimbo 75: ecological and sustainable, made in respect of nature and labor. “EcoEthic”: ecological and sustainable, made in respect of nature and labor. This is the trend for children’s fashion for the upcoming Spring-Summer 2013: a joyful world that is replacing a palette of dark colors, according … Read more