There’s just something about New York City. It’s been immortalized in literature, in movies, in music. It’s got an attitude, a style, an ethos that’s impossible to imitate. This holiday season, Barneys New York and Jay Z will take the slickness, energy, and innovation of New York City and will translate that into quality, … Read more
Haute couture was born in Paris in the mid-19th century, and the city is still the capital of this special art. The city pays tribute to the tradition of couturiers and the ‘petites mains’ with a new exhibition at The Paris Hôtel de Ville. Paris Haute Couture is showcasing some exceptional examples of haute couture … Read more
Swatch Group acquires the jewelry and watch brand Harry Winston The Swatch Group acquired 100% of the shares of the Harry Winston luxury jewelry and watch brand. The Swatch Group acquired the brand and all the activities related to jewelry and watches, including the 535 employees worldwide and the production company in Geneva (Switzerland). The … Read more
‘Electric Holiday’ – Disney creates animated fashion film for Barney’s New York The Walt Disney and luxury specialty retailer Barneys New York launched the 2012 Holiday project Electric Holiday at the Barneys New York Madison Avenue flagship store. The multi-platform holiday project infused with fashion and fantasy includes the “Electric Holiday” animated movie (a so-called … Read more
Interparfums and Burberry announce transition agreement Burberry fragrance and beauty business will be operated by the Burberry luxury house. Interparfums, the curent fragrance and beauty partner, will continue operating the business for Burberry until March 31, 2013, at which time the business will be turned over to Burberry. Inter Parfums announced that with regard to … Read more
Used for ropes, sticks and supporting beams, raffia fibres have many uses, especially in the area of textiles. The long thin fibre can be dyed and woven as a textile into products ranging from hats to shoes to decorative mats. These finely woven details give a nod to this season’s global traveller trend whilst also … Read more