This suits me because it is very American. Kristen Stewart for Chanel’s Metiers d’Art

The 24-year-old American actress Kristen Stewart is following in the footsteps of “Only Lovers Left Alive” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” star Tilda Swinton as the new face of Chanel’s Metiers d’Art Campaign, a partnership announced in December 2013. The young actress which has previously been the face of Balenciaga’s Florabotanica fragrance, was photographed by … Read more

Chanel’s bridal beauty menu

Chanel for your wedding day. How to perfect your perfume, make-up and skin for your wedding day. French beauty and fashion house Chanel launched a new bridal beauty menu this week. Chanel’s bespoke beauty service includes a mix of wedding make-up consultation or tutorial, fragrance or skincare consultation. Brides-to-be can choose four looks for the … Read more

L’Instant Chanel view by Patrick Demarchelier

L’Instant Chanel advertising campaign by Patrick Demarchelier.       Chanel’s iconic J12 timepiece gets a new update every year at Baselworld Watch and Jewelry Fair (Basel, Switzerland). For 2014, Chanel presented at more feminine design in the 365 version within its extraordinary three-tier stand designed by American architect Peter Marino. The name of the … Read more

Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe

. As fashion statement, fetish object, instrument of power, and outlet of artistic expression for both the designer and the wearer, throughout the ages the high-heeled shoe has gone through many shifts in style and symbolism. The Brooklyn Museum’s upcoming exhibition Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe explores fashion’s most provocative accessory. From … Read more

Chanel Resort collection to be staged in Dubai

Chanel to hold its first resort show in Dubai in May, 2014. Chanel Resort collection, one of the fashion world’s most anticipated and extravagant shows, will take place in Dubai on May 13.  Although the details, as usual, are kept secret, the event in-between the main fashion week seasons is expected to be a grand … Read more

The average spending of China’s high net worth individuals decreased by 15%

  Hurun Report releases Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014 and Hurun Best of the Best Awards 2014. According to Hurun Report Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014, the average spending of China’s high net worth individuals has decreased by 15%, with spending on gift giving down by a dramatic 25%. HNWIs are busier than ever. They … Read more