Carnevale Italiano. Pulcinella, Arlecchino, Colombina, Stenterello, and Brigella re-interpreted

  The Venetian carnival tradition (the annual Carnevale di Venezia) is most famous for its distinctive masks. The first documented sources mentioning the use of masks in Venice can be found as far back as the 13th century Five of the top names in fashion have interpreted the traditional masks of the Carnevale Italiane in … Read more

The knit list: Sweater Land 2014

  This season’s soft sweaters and embellished knitwear reveal an elegant side, proving that couture doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. Stella McCartney imagined a flurry & wool knit crewneck sweater, Christopher Kane brought on his wool creations the lightning strike, while Rochas came with a techno knit long sleeve polo. Dolce & Gabbana continues its … Read more

First luxury district inaugurated in Chile

Louis Vuitton, Emporio Armani, and Salvatore Ferragamo among brands to open their doors in Parque Arauco Kennedy.  The city of Santiago has the first luxury district in Chile. Parque Arauco, a leading Latin American shopping mall developer and operator with presence in Chile, Peru, and Colombia, has inaugurated a “Luxury District” in their flagship mall, Parque … Read more

La vie en fall: Picking out the hottest trends for FW 2013

What you should be wearing for Autumn/Winter 2013. Spotted something for the fall-winter wardrobe? The new season style as seen on the catwalks features oversized, boyfriend tailoring and grunge alongside animal print, plus opulent pattern and lacquered shine. The icons of our wardrobes are updated by fashion designers. Style, cuts and beautiful fabrics provide a … Read more

Laetitia Casta and Noah Mills are Intense

Behind the scenes footage from the set of Dolce & Gabbana new advertising film directed by Mario Testino. Italian luxury label Dole & Gabbana provided a sneak peak at the backstage of the Dolce & Gabbana Perfumes Intense campaign where French actress and supermodel Laetitia Casta and Canadian model Noah Mills get steamy. Intense passion … Read more

Using digital to drive in-store luxury purchases: Multichannel Retail study

In an attempt to find growth, the companies are, again, turning to multichannel, believing that when channels coordinate, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Although e-commerce continues to register double-digital growth year-over-year, online sales have not matched the hype and vision evangelized over the last 15 years. In the same vein, … Read more