Archive for February, 2011

Luxury Car Maker Bentley Releases iPad, iPhone Cases – TAXI Design Network 0

Wheels Unplugged Luxury Car Maker Bentley Releases iPad, iPhone Cases TAXI Design Network The luxury automotive maker Bentley Motors is dipping its fingers into the mobile accessories pot. The...

Lady Gaga to Unleash a New Track During the Mugler Show on Wednesday 0

It's no coincidence that both Lady Gaga and Nicola Formichetti released new videos today that are largely dominated by shapely breasts, butts, and cheekbones. In Formichetti's case, the short film is...

Fashion: Plain Jane Glamour Rules the Red Carpet 0

Simple and minimalist won out over the usual ruffles and plunging necklines on the Oscars red carpet.

Napa Valley Wine Auction Sets New Record 0

Another sign that people are back to spending on luxury goods was the record-breaking result at the 15th annual Napa Valley Vinters wine futures auction to the trade over the weekend. The event,...

Forrester: E-Commerce To Reach Nearly $300 Billion in U.S. by 2015 [STATS] 0

After a healthy 12.6% increase to $176.2 billion in 2010, U.S. online retail sales are expected to reach $278.9 billion in 2015. Online shopping will continue to cannibalize in-store shopping as...

Tribeca and Sundance Festivals Plan Big Growth 0

Using on-demand technology and Web services, the Tribeca and Sundance film festivals are aiming to gain a wider audience for independent movies.

Luxury makes a comeback for the well-heeled – msnbc.com 0

Luxury makes a comeback for the well-heeled msnbc.com An ongoing survey of individuals with $100000 or more in annual discretionary income, conducted by American Express Publishing and Harrison...

John Galliano to counter-sue for defamation as shocking video emerges 0

Head designer at Christian Dior John Galliano is to counter-sue the couple who accused him of racism for defamation, as a new video purporting to show the designer making anti-semitic remarks was...

2011 Oscar Fashion Winners 0

So now that you know who won the actual Oscars last night – congrats, Natalie! – let’s discuss who won on the red carpet. There aren’t any official awards for style, but if we had to submit a choice...

Lexus pushes new models with multichannel celeb endorsement 0

Lexus uses a multichannel push with Kylie Minogue to push its 200h CT models Lexus is partnering with Kylie Minogue by sponsoring her tour of Britain and using the singer in a multichannel campaign...

Mercedes-Benz and Rolls Royce top Superbrands charts 0

Heritage trounced technology in the latest Consumer Superbrands rankings, while engineering, web and personal-electronics brands dominated in the 2011 Business table.

China’s middle class stampede for luxury handbags – Straits Times 0

China's middle class stampede for luxury handbags Straits Times But the hundreds of people lined up in a Hong Kong street are actually waiting to bag a bit of luxury. 'We're looking for...

Oscars Watch: Why Dior Must Handle Natalie Portman’s Ad With Care 0

According to commercial rules by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, this TV commercial for Miss Dior Chérie perfume, directed by Sofia Coppola and starring nominee Natalie Portman,...

Milan fashion awaits Chinese design boom 0

MILAN (Reuters) - Chinese designers will drive catwalk trends more than deep-pocketed Asian buyers as China's creativity becomes fashions' next big thing, top fashion executives and designers...

CHANEL pop up boutique, an innovative concept arrive at Colette in Paris 0

Chanel and Colette will join forces in March to create a pop-up shop in Paris that is sure to appeal to fashion consumers.  Each day a different act will take centre stage, with the schedule...

Luxury dazzles, China beckons at the Geneva motor show – AFP 0

Luxury dazzles, China beckons at the Geneva motor show AFP GENEVA — Major car makers were set to dazzle visitors to the Geneva motor show over the coming week with a touch of luxury, but China and...

Dior Suspends Top Designer After Report of Altercation 0

Dior’s design director, John Galliano, is accused of making an anti-Semitic slur during a drunken tussle at a Paris bar.

The Great Spring Art Fair Marathon 0

A dizzying eleven art fairs will fight for the attention of New York City collectors and art-lovers starting Tuesday, March 1. Bringing in the big guns, by and large, are the dealers who’ll be...

Ralph Lauren Launches Highly Interactive iPad App To Promote Sportswear Line 0

Ralph Lauren has launched a heavily interactive iPad app to promote its RLX (Ralph Lauren Extreme) sportswear line. The photo and animation-rich app [iTunes link], the first the publicly-traded...

Luxury and Unrest – New York Times 0

Luxury and Unrest New York Times MILAN — Could the dramatic events in the Middle East ultimately be a bonus to the luxury industry? The events unfolding in the Arab countries, and the subsequent...

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