François Pianult’s third cultural project in Venice

Teatrino at Palazzo Grassi by Tadao Ando. A contemporary arts centre inside an eighteenth-century palace in Venice.     After the restoration of Palazzo Grassi in 2006, followed by that of Punta della Dogana in 2009, the rehabilitation of the Teatrino in 2013 marks the third step of French luxury goods magnate François Pinault’s cultural project … Read more

Can the burqa be stylish?

To some it’s an object of oppression, to others a graceful and modest form of expression. Elizabeth Day meets the women determined to make Islamic dress both a statement of choice – and fashion

Christopher Kane’s next level

Alexandre de Brettes appointed CEO of Christopher Kane.   Christopher Kane (part of Kering luxury & lifestyle group, previously known as Pinault-Printemps-Redoute until 18 May 2005 and PPR) took his brand to the next level with the appointment of Alexandre de Brettes as Chief Executive Officer of the brand Christopher Kane, effective 1st September, 2013. … Read more

Haute sandals rule the season

Haute Heels: Spring-Summer 2013 women footwear Sandals are some of the main characters of summer. This season’s haute heels bring you up to the right altitude and put you on pedestal. The platform on which you will admire the world this summer ranges from powder pink, green pearl, baby blue, while white and black remain … Read more

Stella McCartney e-store launched by PPR x Yoox

PPR and Yoox to launch Stella McCartney e-store PPR’s Stella McCartney e-store has been added to Yoox portfolio, the global Internet retailing partner for leading fashion & design brands. The joint venture agreement already includes Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga and Sergio Rossi. The Stella McCartney online store will be launched globally … Read more

PPR’s third-quarter 2012 results: luxury division revenue jumps 12%

PPR luxury group third-quarter 2012 revenue PPR continue to boast strong performances even as growth cools in the luxury and high-end market PPR posted third-quarter 2012 revenue of €2.6 billion, up 6.6% versus the same 2011 period on a comparable basis. PPR’s Luxury division posted an 11.9% leap in revenue in the third quarter of the … Read more