Karl Lagerfeld

LVMH’s Donna Karan sold to G-III, the owner of Karl Lagerfeld and Ivanka Trump fashion licenses

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G-III acquires Donna Karan International from LVMH for $650 Million G-III Apparel Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of apparel and accessories under licensed brands, will acquire Donna Karan International, parent of the Donna Karan and DKNY brands and owned by LVMH luxury giant, in a transaction with an enterprise value of $650 million. The … Read more

Nine decades of Fendi celebrated with great fanfare all over Rome

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Fendi feels great at 90 while seeping from the the Fountain of Youth for its 90’s anniversary. Italian powerhouse Fendi sealed once more its long-lasting bond with the city of Rome, by choosing its hometown to celebrate the 90 years anniversary of the Maison. The anniversary events started with a private cocktail at the San Luca Academy … Read more

Karl Lagerfeld taps the zeitgeist to put Chanel’s atelier centre stage

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Designer shuns pop spectacle of previous years to celebrate his craft, in a Paris haute couture week notable for anti-elitist moves

Karl Lagerfeld for The Estates at Acqualina Miami

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The first condominium project in the United States to involve Karl Lagerfeld is slated to open in 2020. Karl Lagerfeld teams up with The Trump Group to design the two residential lobby spaces at The Estates at Acqualina, a brand new, ultra-luxury residential development in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach, on the grounds of the Forbes … Read more

Willow Smith – the new face of Chanel Ready to Wear and Eyewear

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Willow Smith for Chanel.

Willow Smith for Chanel eyewear ad campaign 2016 - 2luxury2

American singer, actress and dancer Willow Smith (born October 31, 2000) goes from ambassador and Chanel fashion endorser to campaign model. She follows in the footsteps of Lily-Rose Depp, who fronted the Chanel eyewear collection in 2015. Meanwhile, Lily-Rose Depp was named the new face of N°5 L’EAU, the new N°5.

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Willow Smith was announced as the face of Chanel’s Fall-Winter 2016/17 Ready to Wear and Eyewear range. Like always, Karl Lagerfeld is behind the camera in the black-and-white ads and videos.

“A multifaceted artist, writer-composer-singer and actress, Willow Smith is the embodiment of her generation’s spirit. Her youth and energy charmed Karl Lagerfeld who has invited her to join the family of CHANEL muses,” said Chanel in a statement.

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Grace Wales Bonner wins the hearts of the 2016 LVMH Prize Jury

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Wales Bonner by Grace Wales Bonner has been awarded the LVMH Prize 2016. The English designer based in London also won the British Fashion Council’s emerging menswear designer award in 2015. LVMH Prize winners take home €300,000 and will have a year-long mentorship. Grace Wales Bonner designs contemporary menswear and womenswear to international stockists including Matches, … Read more