Justin Bieber named “Elizabeth Taylor Fragrance Celebrity of the Year”

At the upcoming annually Fifi Awards, the 2012 Elizabeth Taylor Fragrance Celebrity of the Year Award will go to Justin Bieber and his “Someday” fragrance that made $3 million in just three weeks at US department store Macy’s. The “Elizabeth Taylor Fragrance Celebrity of the Year Award” honors a celebrity who has embraced and promoted … Read more

Marie Antoinette in Miu Miu oversized accessories

Marie Antoinette (2 November 1755 – 16 October 1793), the Archduchess of Austria and the Queen of France, is an eternal wellspring of inspiration. Even after her death, Marie Antoinette is often considered to be a part of popular culture and a major historical figure, being the subject of several books and films, including the … Read more

Fight the Flames of Ignorance: Vienna Life Ball hosts the 20th Anniversary Fashion Show

Life Ball Fashion Show 2012 20 years on, the Life Ball in Vienna has become an internationally acclaimed major event and an established recognized platform in the fight against the HI virus. This year’s Vienna Life Ball  has the theme “Fight the Flames of Ignorance“. The 20th Life Ball is dedicated to the element of fire – … Read more

Growth confirmed in 2012 for luxury consumption. Luxury goods market to grow 3% in Europe in 2012: study

All sectors of the global luxury market are forecasted to grow in 2012, reinforcing the organic growth of 2011. China is the fastest growing market, accessories the best performing categories. Leather goods, Shoes and Accessories and Hard Luxury (Jewelry Watches) are the sectors with the highest expected growth ratio, according to Altagamma Foundation, which monitors … Read more

Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New York ranks first in luxury for wealthy shoppers: survey

  Nordstrom Ranks First in Luxury for Wealthy Shoppers; High-End Retailer Earns Top Scores on Multiple Measures of Customer Experience and Loyalty   Wealthy U.S. shoppers earning at least $150,000 a year rank Nordstrom highest among luxury retailers in the 2012 Luxury Consumer Experience Index (LCEI) survey by the independent New York-based Luxury Institute. LCEI … Read more

Swarovski’s 2012 Red Carpet collection

Swarovski appears at the Cannes Film Festival for the thirteenth year running. This year, Swarovski further enhances the magic of crystal and lights up those gracing the red carpets at the 65th Cannes Film Festival. After adorning the likes of Penélope Cruz, Gwen Stefani, Gong Li, and even Milla Jovovich – in 2011, the 2012 … Read more