Must-see: Valentino: Master of Couture at Somerset House

Somerset House, the spectacular neo-classical building in the heart of London, is hosting “Valentino: Master of Couture at Somerset House” – a new exhibition celebrating the life and work of Valentino through 130 exquisite haute couture designs. Somerset House’s Embankment Galleries are transformed into a glamorous couture catwalk. In a clever reversal of roles each … Read more

Valentino’s first South America store opened in Sao Paulo

Valentino opened first store in South America  Italian-based brand Valentino is making its first foray into the South America’s luxury market by inaugurating a flagship store in Brazil, Latin America’s newest major luxury goods consumer. According to chief executive Stefano Sassi, the luxury house expansion strategy includes the opening of new boutiques and flagships all … Read more

Valentino Garavani for the New York City Ballet

Legendary fashion designer and master couturier Valentino Garavani is bringing his own Valentino Red shade and the luxurious gowns to one of the foremost dance companies in the world – the New York City Ballet. The fall gala on 20th September will have sixteen dramatic Valentino’s costumes focused on a black-and-white palette with Signature Valentino … Read more

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH Store Opening in Westbury

Saks Incorporated’s Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH opened its doors in Garden City, NY. The new store is located in the Gallery at Westbury Plaza, which opened in August, and will be featured among a variety of premier retailers and restaurants, including The Container Store, Shake Shack, and Trader Joes. The store will be remodeled … Read more

Fabulously British: Crowns auction

The Harrods: Crowns Auction. 23rd July – 5th August 2012   Harrods is auctioning four one-of-a-kind designer crowns created by Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Paul Smith and Lanvin and featured in our spectacular Diamond Jubilee window displays. Each of these crowns is a priceless collector’s item with each brand’s signature style reflected in the design. The … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Elvis Pompilio – hat designer

“You can leave your hat on” only if you are wearing  one of Elvis Pompilio’s creation! Elvis Pompilio  studied fashion design in Brussels, and and designed his first hat creations in 1987. In the same time opened his first milliner workshop in Brussels. After Brussels ,Antwerp comes on stage. The success of the youg designer … Read more