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French Designer Jean Paul Gaultier is now the subject of his own documentary, called “Jean Paul Gaultier Ou Les Codes Bouleversés” (Jean Paul Gaultier Or the Shattered Codes). It was made by model and his former muse Farida Khelfa, and he is delighted with the finished project. “She knows me. She can show things even … Read more
Vivienne Westwood put art in the service of sustainable development. At the launch of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)’s new ‘GreenUp’ initiative, conceived to bring the Green Economy closer to Europeans, British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood unveiled a ‘Tree-shirt’ to raise funds for re-connecting Europe’s forests. Forests across the globe will be central to combating … Read more
The hatmaker of the British Monarchy bought by Liberty (BlueGem Capital Partners) Upmarket London department store Liberty has purchased Christy’s, maker of ‘fine hats’ to luminaries as diverse as Winston Churchill and Johnny Depp. The hat maker, synonymous for its Trilbys, Fedoras and Ecuadorian Panamas, was established in 1773 and is the first addition as … Read more
Brazil backs lingerie-clad Gisele Bundchen ad Brazil’s National Advertising Council denied a request Thursday to ban a television ad featuring lingerie-clad supermodel Gisele Bundchen after a government agency called it sexist. “The stereotypes in this ad campaign are common in society, easily identifiable and do not denigrate women,” the council’s members said. Brazil’s Ministry for … Read more
L2, a think tank that conducts research on digital business innovation, has released its annual study on the most web-savvy designers. L2 Digital IQ Index reports provide brands with a benchmark to measure digital competence against peers. Developed by L2 founder and NYU Stern Professor Scott Galloway, the Digital IQ is a tool that scores … Read more
He might have disappointed with his debut collection during Paris fashion week, but when it comes to fiery stage performances, Kanye West is still the man for you — the US rapper will heat up the fashion show on 29 November. West will be joined by US group Maroon 5, when the lingerie brand’s ‘Angels‘ … Read more