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Ralph Lauren Goes Mobile
High- end fashion labels are racing forward to enrich the...
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ASOS.COM Secret plans unveiled
One of the most successful etailers- asos.com- unveiled i...
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Miss Sixty goes online
Slowly but surely the e-world starts to hit the fashion l...
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Harrods’ Expansion Plans
London’s most famous luxury shopping paradise, Harrods, is expanding its product assortment. This time it’s not only about a couple of world’s most known designer labels, it’s about Harrods home- grown house brand. Over the next two years Harrods plans to double its own-label sales, by offering more product lines...
Ralph Lauren Goes Mobile
High- end fashion labels are racing forward to enrich their customers’ shopping experience. The World Wide Web is not enough anymore. Polo Ralph Lauren, one of the most forward- thinking labels among the luxury brands, is making its first step into m- commerce or shopping via the mobile phone. "M-commerce is so appealing because you can shop anywhere, anytime," says David Lauren, the senior vice president of advertising, marketing and corporate communications. Customers will soon be able to search the special Quick Response Technology cod...
ASOS.COM Secret plans unveiled
One of the most successful etailers- asos.com- unveiled it’s plans for the fashion world domination. The CEO Nick Robertson announced his intention to turn asos.com into an amazon.com for fashion. Despite the recent credit crises, asos.com is doing incredibly well and reported a 95% rise in sales in June. Asos.com is not only constantly expanding it’s range of brands and clothing lines, but also plans to extend the services and options offered onsite. One of the new ideas is the launch of a second-hand platform for clothes.
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Miss Sixty goes online
Slowly but surely the e-world starts to hit the fashion labels. Now it’s Miss Sixty’s turn to dive into e-commerce. Together with the Italian retailer Yoox, Miss Sixty is going to launch its first virtual retail store. The date for the launch is set to be September the 8th, a day after Miss Sixty’s catwalk show during the New York Fashion Week spring summer 2009. In the new e-store Miss Sixty lovers will be able to buy everything- denim, shoes or accessories from all the collections.
New York fashion week secret revealed
They’ve made us wait so long, but we are finally rewarded for our patience. The schedule for New York’s Fashion Week Spring Summer 2009 has arrived. It’s still not 100% firm, but we can live with some last minute changes.
This season’s first fashion event is not- as surprisingly as it might sound- a fashion show. On the 4th of September the official NY Fashion Week will kick off with a gala event at Saks Fifth Avenue to celebrate the upcoming 70th anniversary of the classic story “The Wizard of Oz”. However it won’t give you an excuse fo...
Cartier to file a suit against Donna Karan
Donna Karan has recently introduced a watch line for DNKY which includes the Plated Tank Watch, being sold for $115. An authentic Cartier Tank Watch can cost up to $10 thousand. The watch maker has accused the fashion designer of stealing its name and design. A previous cease-and-desist letter was issued by the luxury jewellery to Karan in 2003. Court documents claimed that, "It is apparent that defendant's use of the Cartier Tank trademark in connection with watches is wilful and intentional and done in wilful disregard of Carti...
Tommy Hilfiger changing his mind
In a last minute shocker Tommy Hilfiger called of his wedding to Dee Ocleppo just days before it was to take place. The planned date for the wedding was 8/8/08 which is considered to be the luckiest day of the Millennium for the Chinese. In a joint statement the 57 year-old designer and former model said that the change of heart is amicable.
Victoria Beckham’s denim collection cancelled
Victoria Beckham will not be showing this September during New York Fashion Week. Posh Spice supposedly planned to unveil a pricey women’s collection, however she killed all rumours. Beckham recently cancelled a denim collection in partnership with dVb Jeans after retailers were not impressed and did not place orders.
ZARA at the top
It had to happen one day- GAP has been dethroned. The Spanish fashion chain ZARA has stepped up to be the world’s largest clothing retailer, still closely followed by GAP.
This major jump seems to be the result of the label's recent global expansion- reaching a total of almost 3,900 stores across 70 countries and a reported 9 per cent increase in sales. ZARA’s total sales in the first quarter of its financial year reached €2.22bn, compared to GAP’s total of €2.17bn in the same period.
Congratulations guys!
Shoe magic
Now we know where the magic comes from- the shoes! Next year “Wizard of Oz” is celebrating its 70th anniversary. In memory of this classic story, Sergio Rossi designed his own version of Dorothy’s famous red slippers. If it would be up to Mr. Rossi, lucky Dorothy would have worn ruby red designer high heels, encrusted with Swarovski elements.
Sergio Rossi joint 19 other high- end designers including Christian Louboutin, Betsey Johnson, Manolo Blahnik, Alberta Ferretti, Jimmy Choo and Oscar de la Renta to reinvent Dorothy’s magical sh...
Armani in Moscow
Finally, the first EMPORIO ARMANI store opens its high-end doors in the Russian capital. The exclusive boutique will be located on a three - story retail space including a 48- seat Emporio Armani Café.
The space meets all demands Mr Armani has for his stores: extreme minimalism, black granite floors, stainless steel panels and wooden furniture.
"I have been waiting patiently to find an appropriate location for my first Emporio Armani store in Moscow. So I am excited that it is becoming a reality," he says. "This city is...
New scent from Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels together with their fragrance license holder Inter Parfums let their magic work once again and created a new scent. And not just any perfume- the new creation is called Féerie and will be close to its roots in high-class jewellery. Féerie would be the fourth Van Cleef & Arpels fragrance on the market.
The new scent is expensive and luxurious. The bottle, created by Joel Desgrippes, is a masterpiece on its own luring into the world of fairies and magic.
“We wanted for Van Cleef to have something origi...
Luxury goes East
From August 26 to 30 Hong Kong will turn into the fashion luxury capital once again. This year’s MasterCard Luxury Week will be held in a specially created showroom at the Four Season Hotel to host 14 runway shows from some of the world’s first- class designers- Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Vera Wang, Oscar De La Renta, Escada and Kenzo are only a few names. More information about the official schedule you can find here: www.mastercardluxuryweek.com.hk/
Givenchy costumes for Madonna’s world tour
Madonna’s latest project, her world tour Sticky& Sweet, will start on August 23 in Cardiff, Wales. Her shows are always glamorous and spectacular. This time, however, her costumes are set to steal the show. One of the highlights will be a costume by Givenchy, especially designed for Madonna, with Art Deco and gypsy elements. Other looks will include elements form Yves Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Stella McCartney, Moschino, Jeremy Scott and suits from Tom Ford.
There is definitely something to be looking forward to.
Jovovich says goodbye to fashion
Milla Jovovich, the former model, actress and now mother is saying goodbye to fashion, at least as a designer. Milla announced her plans to drop the line Jovovich- Hawk, which she established in 2003 together with her model friend Carmen Hawk. The line was stocked in exclusive outlets including Fred Segal in the US. "It's like, when one door closes... I'm in a time of rediscovery, from my career to my personal style."
Sarah Jessica Parker effect
The effect that Sex and the City (or rather its main character “sexpert” and fashionista Carrie Bradshaw) has had on our wardrobes can not be underestimated. Now Bradshaw is going to effect our bookshelves as well. As the result of the film, where Carrie reads a “collection of some of the most romantic letters ever written”, bookshops were inundated with customers requesting for the book, which did not exist. As a result Daily Mail - an American publishing house decided to produce it. This is another part of what can be called “Sarah J...
Cavalli Club
The Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli is going to open his first club in Dubai. This will be an "entertainment and life" concept, what will be known as Cavalli Club. Set to open in November, the two floor space will span 2,500 square metres and come complete with sushi bars and an Italian restaurant. "Dubai reflects the third millennium that has just started and that will continue by proposing new expressions that can change the habits of the world. Living against monotony, with the enjoyment of music, of good food, of pleasant compan...
Alexander McQueen for Puma
The fashion designer Alexander McQueen has partnered with Puma to produce a new Puma street sneakers. He created a limited edition chocolate-brown crocodile leather kick that also doubles as a dress shoe. Only 25 pairs will be available. They come in a handmade wooden box with a pair of free leather thongs thrown in. The designer explained, "There is a part of me that is very couture, and a part of me that is very street”.
Calvin Klein to celebrate its 40th anniversary in NY
The design house has announced plans to throw a stylish party to commemorate its 40th anniversary on September 7, when New York Fashion Week is in full swing. As part of the festivities, the company will make an unspecified donation to the High Line - a New Yorker non-profit organization. "We hope that our monetary donation, as well as the awareness we are bringing to the High Line, will have a significant impact on the future of New York City and the development of the most important addition to this city's public park system in decades," s...
The provisional schedule for London Fashion Week
Just a month before London Fashion Week comes to town the provisional schedule for the upcoming events has been released. According to the line-up, Paul Costelloe will kick start proceedings on September 14 while Julien Macdonald, who traditionally closes the week's festivities, will show the following day. Highlights of the week, Christopher Kane and Giles will both show on Tuesday 16, while BFC New Gen supported House of Holland will show on Wednesday 17. Fashion Fringe, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Aminaka Wilmot and finally MAN, wi...
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