Archive for April, 2012

Shoe designer Louboutin defends right to red soles 0

LONDON (Reuters) – French shoe designer Christian Louboutin, famed for his glossy red-soled shoes, defended his decision to go to court with fashion label Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) and its parent…

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The $15 Million Diamond Cocktail Dress 0

A diamond wholesaler recently unveiled a $15 million custom-designed cocktail dress comprised of 100 3-carat round diamonds.

A total of 85 diamonds were located on the bodice of the “little black…

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3.1 Phillip Lim to Expand in China with 15 Stores 0

Fashion designer Phillip Lim was born in Thailand to Chinese parents and raised in California. Slowly but surely, he’s been building up a grand entrance into his ancestral country.  Lim celebrated…

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Luxury CEOs reveal fears for future 0

Luxury brands from PPR to LVMH may be announcing more banner results this month, but according to a new report from UK luxury consultancy Ledbury Research, their CEOs are probably a lot more worried…

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Fashion Figures Make London Rich List 2012 0

Galen and George Weston and their families, whose holdings include Selfridges and Holt Renfrew, are the 10th richest family in Britain. Continue reading…
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Yohji Yamamoto to Direct First Feature Film 0

It’s expected to wrap in around two years, but the designer remained mum on further details. Continue reading…
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Hermes Wins $100 Million From Websites Selling Fakes – San Francisco Chronicle 0

Hermes Wins $100 Million From Websites Selling Fakes
San Francisco Chronicle
April 30 (Bloomberg) — Hermes International SCA, maker of Birkin handbags and silk scarves, won a judgment that includes…

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Luxury for lease – China Daily 0

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Luxury for lease
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Ren Jiansong puts paying his rent ahead of buying the pricey luxury goods he so adores – prompting the 26-year-old fashionmonger to frequently rent luxury…

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In China’s Luxury Market, “There Is Still Plenty Of Potential” – Jing Daily 0

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In China's Luxury Market, “There Is Still Plenty Of Potential”
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By Jing Daily Still-booming growth in China's luxury market, which has it on track to surpass Japan as the…

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Russians offer their ideas of luxury – Telegraph.co.uk 0

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Russians offer their ideas of luxury
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Most Russians can only dream of living the high life, but they have firm ideas of what they would buy if they could afford…

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Cucinelli’s stellar debut seen boosting Italy IPO appeal 0

Italian cashmere specialist Brunello Cucinelli made a sparkling market debut in Milan on Friday, buoyed by strong demand for European luxury goods stocks that have shrugged off double-dip recessions...

Cucinelli’s stellar debut seen boosting Italy IPO appeal 0

Italian cashmere specialist Brunello Cucinelli made a sparkling market debut in Milan on Friday, buoyed by strong demand for European luxury goods stocks that have shrugged off double-dip recessions...

Cucinelli’s stellar debut seen boosting Italy IPO appeal 0

Italian cashmere specialist Brunello Cucinelli made a sparkling market debut in Milan on Friday, buoyed by strong demand for European luxury goods stocks that have shrugged off double-dip recessions...

Luxury for lease – China Daily 0

China Daily Luxury for lease China Daily Ren Jiansong puts paying his rent ahead of buying the pricey luxury goods he so adores - prompting the 26-year-old fashionmonger to frequently rent luxury...

Shoe designer Louboutin defends right to red soles 0

LONDON (Reuters) - French shoe designer Christian Louboutin, famed for his glossy red-soled shoes, defended his decision to go to court with fashion label Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) and its parent... ...

The $15 Million Diamond Cocktail Dress 0

A diamond wholesaler recently unveiled a $15 million custom-designed cocktail dress comprised of 100 3-carat round diamonds. A total of 85 diamonds were located on the bodice of the “little black...

3.1 Phillip Lim to Expand in China with 15 Stores 0

Fashion designer Phillip Lim was born in Thailand to Chinese parents and raised in California. Slowly but surely, he’s been building up a grand entrance into his ancestral country.  Lim celebrated...

Hermes Wins $100 Million From Websites Selling Fakes – San Francisco Chronicle 0

Hermes Wins $100 Million From Websites Selling Fakes San Francisco Chronicle April 30 (Bloomberg) -- Hermes International SCA, maker of Birkin handbags and silk scarves, won a judgment that includes...

Russians offer their ideas of luxury – Telegraph.co.uk 0

Telegraph.co.uk Russians offer their ideas of luxury Telegraph.co.uk Most Russians can only dream of living the high life, but they have firm ideas of what they would buy if they could afford...

Luxury CEOs reveal fears for future 0

Luxury brands from PPR to LVMH may be announcing more banner results this month, but according to a new report from UK luxury consultancy Ledbury Research, their CEOs are probably a lot more worried...

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