The Haute Couture phone: Savelli’s luxury android powered haute phones The humble smartphone is elevated to the haute couture status thanks to Alessandro Savelli‘s 11-piece collection of statement mobile phones. Savelli’s luxury android powered haute phones debuted at this year Paris Couture Week and are now available only at Printemps and Harrods luxury retailers. … Read more
De Beers, the Jeweller of Light, unveiled its new High Jewellery Collection, “De Beers Phenomena” during Paris Couture Week. De Beers Phenomena is a contemporary take on classic high jewellery, inspired by the natural phenomena created by water. Each design echoes the power and grace of these wonders of nature. A multi-sensory room at … Read more
Andam 2013 Fashion Awards. Young French designer Alexandre Mattiussi took home top prize at the 24th ANDAM fashion awards, winning the prestigious fashion award for his popular line of Parisian menswear AMI. Thanks to an exceptional endowment of €250.000 and the mentorship for two consecutive seasons by Renzo Rosso, president of OTB, ANDAM offers AMI … Read more
For the relaunched of the Schiaparelli couture house, 61-year-old French designer Christian Lacroix, a 90s fashion darling, returns to the Paris Fashion Week with 15 reinterpretations of Schiaparelli designs. Christian Lacroix brings an homage to Schiaparelli which will go on display in her original salon at 21 Place Vendôme. Famed for her collaborations with Salvador … Read more
Mulberry says goodbye to creative director Emma Hill After enjoying a glittering career at London-based luxury group Mulberry, creative director Emma Hill, a widely acclaimed designer, is set to depart the fashion company founded in England in 1971, known internationally for its leather goods, in particular women’s handbags. A successor was not announced yet by Mulberry … Read more
Karl Lagerfeld to showcase Fendi’s fashionable fountains Trevi, Quattro Fontane and others Rome’s iconic fountains photographed by Karl Lagerfeld are the focus of a new Fendi exhibition in Paris. Trevi fountains are the centre of attraction this summer with a free exhibition on the banks of the Seine between 7 – 14 July. “The Glory … Read more