Berluti menswear collection: inconspicuously luxurious clothes

Berluti launched its first menswear collection The luxury industry is driven by male consumers, who are now spending £155 billion a year on luxury clothes and accessories for themselves, according to a new study. “Men seem to be a little bit more selfish these days, and spend a bit more on themselves and a little … Read more

The Little Black Jacket: Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld to reaffirm commitment to Asia & Japan

Direction Japan! From March 21 through March 23, Chanel will open in Japan a pop-up shop, an exhibition devoted to Chanel’s tweed jackets and will present a winter couture show. The line up of haute events will reaffirm the brand’s commitment to Japan and “re-boost” its image in a vital market, said Bruno Pavlovsky, Chanel’s … Read more

Crazy Horse on Louboutin’s fire

Christian Louboutin is to be the first ‘guest creator‘ to collaborate with Parisian cabaret Crazy Horse. The French shoe maverick follows so-called ‘guest-creatures’ Dita Von Teese and Pamela Anderson, who have graced the stage of the avant-garde Parisian theatre. “I am interested in all things that celebrate and enhance the female form. Because of what … Read more

Terry Richardson brings sensual Mediterranean glamour to Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo and Terry Richardson collaborates for the new campaign inspired by “the sensual Mediterranean glamour of Anouk Aimée in the 1969 film “Justine,” says WWD. The campaign features Magdalena Frackowiak and Jamie Bochert as rivals fighting over a handbag. In 2009 Terry Richardson shot for Jimmy Choo a campaign with model Alexandra Nilsen.

Agent Provocateur is exploring a more romantic side for spring

Agent Provocateur 2012 spring – summer ‘softer’ campaign British luxury lingerie label Agent Provocateur targets a more romantic clientele this spring with an ad campaign that features French actress Mylène Jampanoï (31). The new Agent Provocateur’s campaign wants to re-introduce the sensuality and flirtation of the 70’s. “I was looking at photographer David Hamilton’s images … Read more