First Alexander McQueen’McQ store inaugurated in London

McQ Alexander McQueen London Flagship Store McQ, the slightly more affordable line of Alexander McQueen luxury British house, has innaugurated the first London store. Covering a surface of 400 sqm on three levels, the new store concept on 14 Dover Street in London was conceived by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen and realised together with … Read more

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH Store Opening in Westbury

Saks Incorporated’s Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH opened its doors in Garden City, NY. The new store is located in the Gallery at Westbury Plaza, which opened in August, and will be featured among a variety of premier retailers and restaurants, including The Container Store, Shake Shack, and Trader Joes. The store will be remodeled … Read more

Strong Q1 sales growth for French luxury group PPR. Luxury division surged 29.1%

Strong Q1 sales growth for French luxury group PPR • Group sales up 8% comparable, +15% reported • Luxury division: +18% comparable, +29% reported • Sport & Lifestyle division: +3% comparable, +15% reported In the first quarter of 2012, PPR posted €3.3 billion in revenue from continuing operations, up 7.9% on a comparable basis and … Read more

Mix and match: 2012 spring summer collections

The clash of prints and vibrant colours   Don’t be scared to mix and match this Spring/Summer season. Bright, tropical motifs with statement prints, this is the formula for Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Giambattista Valli. Choose versatile pieces that can be worn together or as separates to give a simple … Read more

Alexander McQueen is to launch a made-to-measure menswear service

Are you a Alexander McQueen fan? Be happy!!! It is official – the brand new made-to-measure service will be available. The label is headed up by Sarah Burton and will introduce a couture range for its male customers. Offering a single-breasted dinner jacket, a black-and-white Prince of Wales check double-breasted trouser suit and a black … 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