PPR, Prada and Swarovski to be among suitors of premium jeweler Pomellato

PPR Group, Prada and Swarovski is said to be among groups interested in Pomellato, a premium jeweler known for use of the highest quality coloured gemstones in a broad spectrum of hues. Pomellato has received expressions of interest from at least four luxury- goods makers, according to Bloomberg. While no final decision has been made, … Read more

Alfa Castaldi retrospective at Galleria Carla Sozzani

The Galleria Carla Sozzani in Milan presents an extensive retrospective of the documentary photographer and reporter Alfa Castaldi from 16th February to 30th March. His work in fashion became legendary. In 1968 he was the first to travel to the Eastern Europe for a fashion shoot, placing the clothes of Walter Albini, Ken Scott, Krizia and Jean-Baptiste … Read more

Tod’s No_Code

Tod’s No_Code spring-summer 2013 campaign London Calling is the Spring/Summer 2013 Tod’s No_Code Campaign, a capsule collection inspired by visionary journalist and magazine editor Jefferson Hack, co-founder of Dazed & Confused publication. Shot by Ben Toms and styled by Robbie Spencer, the cast of the campaign is “a group of six London-based creatives from the … Read more

Admiralty Arch in London close to being turned into a luxury Armani hotel

Armani to open a London outpost of Armani Hotels Following Armani fashion house’s success with hotels in Dubai and Milan, the luxury brand is rumored to be looking into luxury hotel in London landmark. The iconic London’s Admiralty Arch will be turned into a £100 million hotel with 100 rooms designed floor to ceiling by … Read more

Belgian designer Christian Wijnants wins 2013 International Woolmark Prize

Christian Wijnants from Belgium – 2013 International Woolmark Prize winner Belgian designer Christian Wijnants was announced the winner of the 2013 International Woolmark Prize, the only major fashion award dedicated to designers working with wool. Christian Wijnants took home a €77,200 cash prize and the opportunity to be stocked in the most important boutiques around the … Read more

The modern galosh: Overshoe for your precious John Lobb

John Lobb Balmoral Overshoe To protect the upper and sole from water damage, the British heritage footwear label John Lobb teamed up in 2009 with the Norwegian premium overshoe specialist Swims, famous as the creator of the modern galosh, to create rubber protectors. Called The Balmoral, the overshoes were designed to fit seamlessly over a … Read more