Global luxury goods sector remains resilient, despite tougher consumer market, according to a new Deloitte report. The world’s 75 largest luxury goods companies generated luxury goods sales of $171.8 billion through the end of last fiscal year (fiscal years ended through June 2013) despite a slowdown in the global economy. The average size of the … Read more
This season’s soft sweaters and embellished knitwear reveal an elegant side, proving that couture doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. Stella McCartney imagined a flurry & wool knit crewneck sweater, Christopher Kane brought on his wool creations the lightning strike, while Rochas came with a techno knit long sleeve polo. Dolce & Gabbana continues its … Read more
Monsters of Fashion – the first international exhibition on character design in fashion and art Whether they’re weird, disturbing, camp or handsome, all the fashion enthusiats dont want to miss the opportunity to face these monsters. Designers’ use of monstrous forms and expressions in their fashion creation led to a whole exhibition – “ARRRGH! Monsters … Read more
45,000 LEGO construction bricks. More than 300 hours of work. 2 mini buildings. A model. Bon Marche Rive Gauche and La Grande Epicerie de Paris were made from LEGO toys to guard the main entrance at 24 rue de Sevres, Paris 7th, as France’s first department store and one of the most prestigious stores in … Read more
July 1-5 the most illustrious couturiers and design houses will open their doors for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Christian Dior, Chanel, Maison Martin Margiela, Alexis Mabille, and many others will present what we will wear for Fall/Winter 2012-2013. Thursday, July 5, will be dedicated to haute joaillerie housed. BOUCHERON, CHANEL JOAILLERIE, CHAUMET, DIOR JOAILLERIE, … Read more
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