Talent search: Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is kicking off the 4th edition of its prestigious prize

40 world-renowned fashion professionals, photographers, buyers, journalists, stylists and models, including Carine Roitfeld, Suzy Menkes and Karlie Kloss are on a new mission to mentor and support emerging design talent. LVMH announced the fourth edition of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers. The 2016 edition saw the Anglo-Jamaican designer Grace Wales Bonner take home … Read more

Haute Couture appellation awarded to the Schiaparelli and Julien Fournié Fashion Houses

Schiaparelli luxury fashion maison inducted to fashion’s elite pantheon. The “Commission De Classement Couture Création” of the French “Ministère de l’Industrie”, in its meeting held at the Fédération française de la Couture, awarded the Haute Couture appellation to the Julien Fournié & Schiaparelli Fashion Houses. The two luxury fashion brands joined Chanel, Christian Dior, Franck … Read more

Art Basel and Art Week are transformative events that take Miami to a different level

Miami Beach hosts the world’s largest Art Fair – Art Basel.  Miami Beach, December 1 – 4, 2016 In the American art show, 269 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa show significant works from the masters of Modern and contemporary art, as well the new generation of emerging stars. Paintings, sculptures, … Read more

So who are the true High Jewelry talents of today?

by Philippe Mihailovich The 28th edition of the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris known as the grand dame of antique fairs and the world’s major showcase for haute joaillerie opened this year without the big maisons that were exhibiting at the last show in 2014, notably Alexandre Reza; Boucheron; Bulgari; Cartier; Chanel; Chaumet; David Morris; … Read more

Les Fontaines Parfumées in Grasse to bring the best of French know-how in haute parfumerie

LVMH’s owned Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior innaugurate new maison dedicated to luxury perfume in Grasse, France. Grasse has always been synonymous with perfume excellence and is the only place in the world that brings together the singular expertise of flower growers, artisans and perfumers. Here, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior luxury houses are establishing their creative … Read more

Calvin Klein under Raf Simons’ leadership

As Calvin Klein looks to grow the brand to $10 billion in global retail sales, a new creative leadership is intended to further strengthen the brand’s premium positioning worldwide. Calvin Klein announced the appointment of Raf Simons as Chief Creative Officer of the brand. Raf Simons – who left Christian Dior in October – will … Read more