Moderate growth for the high end segment in 2012 according to top international retailers

During the Opening Ceremony of February edition of Milano Unica International Textile Fair, Executive Director of the Altagamma Foundation, Italy’s luxury goods trade association, Armando Branchini, presented the forecasts on the sales trends of personal high end products as formulated by the top management of the biggest luxury retailers in the world. According to Chairman … Read more

Milan Fashion Week: confident about collections, less so about the economy

Italy fashion sales seen down 5.2 pct in 2012 It has become essential to focus on Asian markets Seventy-two fashion houses take their autumn-winter 2012 collections to the catwalks across Milan until Monday. The fashion show opens its doors with Gucci, followed by Prada and Fendi on Thursday, Versace on Friday, Jil Sander and Bottega … Read more

New Made-To-Measure service for Bally’s Scribe belts

Bally’s Scribe Made-to-Order collection has been enriched with bespoke belts. Assembled entirely by hand using the finest quality leathers including smooth calf, ostrich and crocodile, Bally’s bespoke belts can be matched to Scribe  shoes or created as a uniquely personal gift. Available exclusively in selected Bally Boutiques: New York Madison Avenue, Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive, … Read more

Neutral chic by Giorgio Armani: spring – summer 2012 collection

Giorgio Armani unveiled a new collection inspired by mother of pearl colours and the undulation of waves at Milan Fashion Week last week, reprising Versace’s modern mermaids outfits. Giorgio Armani spring/summer 2012 designs had a shimmering quality that turned the fashion show into a maritime scene on a silvery night with shoals of fish swimming … Read more

Fendi – a 60s-inspired 2012 Spring – Summer collection

Fendi presents 60s collection Fendi showed a 60s-inspired Spring – Summer 2012 collection at Milan Fashion Week event.  Karl Lagerfeld took the luxury label back in time to the glamorous Mary Quant era – and their show-stopping runway didn’t disappoint. The women sported wonderfully coiffed hair, which was teased in bouffant-like beehives, teamed with silver … Read more

Little Black Dress – Luxury Designers Variations on theme

Now, as in 1920, the tiny “Little Black Dress” can stir the atmosphere in any season. The most long-lasting piece of feminine wardrobe is also the fastest way to get a look that incite, breathing elegance. Choose a classic and timeless style to wear it a long period of time. With a perfectly poured little … Read more