Marc Jacobs opened two new Book Marc locations in Europe

Marc Jacobs opens two European bookstores   The book sections in Marc by Marc Jacobs stores proved a hit with customers. Following the Karl Lagerfeld’s example, the designer who created his own Parisian librairie 7L back in 1999, Marc Jacobs fashion house decided to get into the bookstore sector by opening two new Book Marc locations … Read more

Luxury and high-end industries recognised as strategic sectors for European growth and employment

The European Commission recognizes the strategic importance of the high-end industries Important days for Europe’s luxury sector. The European Commission has adopted “Cultural and Creative Sectors for creative growth in the EU” political action plan. This policy strategy qualifies cultural and creative business models, such as the luxury industry, as strategic sectors for European growth … Read more

Vice Versa Paris: 7 deadly sins by Chantal Thomass

Vice Versa Hotel Paris by Chantal Thomass How look the seven deadly sins implemented in the decor of a truly Parisian design hotel? Famous lingerie and interior designer Chantal Thomass redesigned and refurbished the 37 rooms of the new Vice Versa hotel, located rue de la Croix Nivert in Paris, with a passion for fashion … Read more

East-meets-West: Estée Lauder’s new Osiao skincare line is developed specially for China

East-meets-West: Estee Lauder releases Asian premium skincare line Estée Lauder cosmetics conglomerate sells 12 of its 28 cosmetics brands in China, but the Chinses beauty market deserves more. The beauty group focuses the company’s resources on markets with the greatest growth potential. Beginning this October, EstéeLauder introduces a premium beauty line called “Osiao” (pronounced O-shao), … Read more

Elegance is an attitude: Simon Baker and the Longines Saint-Imier Collection

Simon Baker is the new Longines Ambassador of Elegance   Longines, a widely recognized name in sport watches and chronographs, celebrates this year its 180th Anniversary. To mark the milestone, Longines offers its fans the chance to win a Longines Saint-Imier Collection watch by answering the questions of the 180th Anniversary Quiz. Located in Saint-Imier … Read more

Chloé. Attitudes celebrates maison’s 60-year contribution to fashion culture

Coveted and remarkable: Classic Chloé woman Chloé. Attitudes – Palais de Tokyo, Paris (29 september – 18 november 2012)   Chloe celebrates its 60-year contribution to fashion culture with an exhibition that offers a playful interpretation of the Chloé spirit that spans seven decades. Since 1952, Chloe’s legacy of luxury prêt-à-porter clothing has consistently defined … Read more