Brazil: Online — but Not Shopping There Yet

Online Shopping Grows Slowly in Brazil Brazil has clearly embraced the online universe, with one in every three people having access to the Internet. But that figure is not translating into online luxury sales for social and economic reasons. “The market is still very much on the initial phase of development,” says Carlos Ferreirinha, the … Read more

Angels are on diet too: Victoria’s Secret Show, 2011 version

The star-studded musical line-up on THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW 2011 was made by artists Kanye West, Cee Lo Green and Maroon 5.  Supermodel Candice Swanepoel opened the lingerie runway show, which included supermodels Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Chanel Iman, Doutzen Kroes, Erin Heatherton, Lily Aldridge, Anja Rubik,  Constance Jablonski, Joan Smalls, Lindsey Ellingson … Read more

Chanel Cruise 2011/12 Collection Now Available in Boutiques

The Chanel Cruise 2011/12 Collection is now available in boutiques, after seven month from the launch. Two days before the Cannes Film Festival opens, the glamour got pumping Monday on the French Riviera at Chanel’s 2011-12 Cruise show — worthy of a screen siren from Hollywood’s golden age. “It’s about dressing down these very sumptuous … Read more

Brioni enters PPR’s luxury stable

Brioni bought by PPR luxury and retail group In order to strengthen its position in the high-end menswear market, PPR luxury group will acquire Italian men’s fashion brand Brioni. Zegna and Eurazio, the French private-equity firm, had also talks with the Bond suit-maker about a potential offer, but PPR is the winner of this contest. … Read more

New Made-To-Measure service for Bally’s Scribe belts

Bally’s Scribe Made-to-Order collection has been enriched with bespoke belts. Assembled entirely by hand using the finest quality leathers including smooth calf, ostrich and crocodile, Bally’s bespoke belts can be matched to Scribe  shoes or created as a uniquely personal gift. Available exclusively in selected Bally Boutiques: New York Madison Avenue, Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive, … Read more

Miss World comes home as contest turns 60.Ivian Sarcos from Venezuela the 2011’s favourite

via AFP Relax o5 nov 2011 The glitz and glamour of Miss World returns to its British home to celebrate the global beauty contest’s 60th birthday on Sunday, with a billion viewers expected across the planet. A record 122 beauty queens from Albania to Zimbabwe take part in the pageant, which will be broadcast live … Read more