Berluti opened Paris flagship. LVMH-owned legacy shoemaker Berluti celebrated the opening of the new two stories store located 14, Rue de Sèvres, Paris. Antoine Arnault, Director of communications for Louis Vuitton and Berluti’s CEO, and Creative Director Alessandro Sartori welcomed guests at the opening party of the new Berluti Maison. They were joined by shoemaker … Read more
Jaeger-LeCoultre custom pieces to support (RED)TM AUCTION: Atmos 561 by Marc Newson clock & Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea. The Atmos 561 by Marc Newson clock and the Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea luxury diving watch, two Jaeger-LeCoultre’s iconic pieces now feature unique red accents and will be auctioned at Sotheby’s New York to benefit The … Read more
The Bata Shoe Museum (Toronto) announced the opening of the first north American exhibition that will explore the history of sneaker culture. Opening to the public on April 25, 2013, “Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture” exhibition designed by famed industrial designer Karim Rashid features over 120 sneakers representing the past 150 years. Highlighting … Read more
Net-a-Porter is adding beauty shopping outlet “Beauty: The Quintessential Edit” After expanding its business to publishing, the online luxury fashion retailer Net-A-Porter moves into the realm of beauty. Beside access to the hottest looks of the season from international cutting-edge labels, Net-A-Porter will offer hard-to-find brands and a selection of perfumes, high-end skin care, makeup, … Read more
Artist Walter Chin is the photographer of Neiman Marcus’ The Art of Fashion campaign for Spring 2013. Other notable photographers of the Art of Fashion campaign have included Richard Avedon , Arthur Elgort , Helmut Newton , Annie Leibovitz , Lillian Bassman and Paolo Roversi. Debuting nearly 20 years ago, The Art of Fashion was … Read more
Women in the UK spent around £3.35billion on shoes in 2012 but still leave two thirds of their collection of high heels, boots and sandals in the wardrobe, according to Diamond (part of Admiral Group plc which also includes Admiral car insurance, Bell and Elephant). Diamond revealed the average woman owns 19 pairs of shoes … Read more