Anndra Neen has been announced as the winner of the 2011 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize. Anndra Neen have received an endowment of US$40,000 to help establish their brand. In addition they will also receive the opportunity to display their collection during Paris Fashion Week in 2012 at Hôtel Plaza Athénée. Located in the heart of … Read more
Valentino’s creative directors have been working on menswear collections for some time. They usually present their pieces in the fashion house’s showroom in Place Vendôme, Paris, but their Fall/Winter 2012 display will be more special. The duo have been chosen as the guest designers at the Pitti Uomo 81 event, while is taking place in … Read more
Baume & Mercier launched a new Hampton collection with a video and dedicated website. Taking on the form of an initiation tale, it uses the symbolism of time regained through a child who discovers the Hampton Collection. The high-end watches of the Hampton collection for women are adorned with two types of settings. In the … 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
Retro gaming with Dior After Chanel’s “Beauty Robot” and the “Shade Parade”, here comes a new game-inspired movie from Dior Cosmetic House. “Dior Games” is a short film inspired by the legendary games of the 70s and 80s: Tetris, Pac-Man, Pong. Set against the musical background of La Roux’s “Tigerlily,” the Dior lipsticks, gloss, eye … Read more
Hermes launches luxury limited edition Indian saris Indian women may wear Western dress to the office during the day but for weddings and other formal occasions they often prefer to wear saris, reflecting the strong pull of tradition. Part of Hermes effort to connect to India’s culture and to the tradition of elegance of Indian … Read more