Fab Has Its First Million-Dollar Day 0
Design-focused e-commerce site Fab released a number of data this morning, and it’s impressive to say the least. Fab has sold more than $6.5 million worth of product this past week, up from $1.7...
Archive for November, 2012
Front Row: Another Documentary Looks Inside Vogue 0
A documentary, “In Vogue: The Editor’s Eye,” takes a look at the competitive lifestyle of a magazine’s fashion editors.
Andy Russell Bets on Social Media to Reinvent Night Life 0
Andy Russell, once of Moomba, is trying to reimagine club life, in part by getting night crawlers to come out early.
Tight belts take edge off Italian luxury 0
Retail market estimated to have shrunk by €1bn in the past two years as austerity measures hit hard in the home of Prada, Versace and Armani
In fashion, digital is not enough 0
Just as e-tailers have come to realise that a virtual store in not enough, and are increasingly adding bricks and mortar storefronts (or, as folks like Warby Parker and Bonobos tend to call them,...
From Fashion to Fashioning: Bloggers Taking a Turn as Designers 0
It was not that long ago when fashion bloggers were considered super-fan party crashers at Fashion Week shows. Soon enough, though, they were recognized as influencers, with some gaining notoriety…
Andy Russell Bets on Social Media to Reinvent Night Life 0
Andy Russell, once of Moomba, is trying to reimagine club life, in part by getting night crawlers to come out early.
Prada’s Miu Miu fetes brand exclusivity through members-only club 0
Prada-owned Miu Miu is feting its exclusive brand lifestyle through a private members club called The Miu-Miu-London that closes today after a three-day stint.
Net-a-Porter CEO: It’s no secret we’re launching a major fashion magazine 0
Online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter is planning to launch a printed magazine within the next 12 months, according to CEO Mark Sebba, speaking at the Business Leaders Network’s Making it Mobile event.
Cinema Is A Bridge To Luxury Watch Awareness According to Jaeger-LeCoultre – Forbes 0
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Cinema Is A Bridge To Luxury Watch Awareness According to Jaeger-LeCoultre
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The notion that people notice things they see worn by celebrities is hardly news. Though it does have some…
Alexander Wang Appears as Leading Candidate for Balenciaga 0
In the continuing Balenciaga drama, Alexander Wang appears to be the leading candidate to succeed the star designer Nicolas Ghesquiere, and an announcement of his appointment could be made as early…
Rent the Runway Raises $20M in Financing 0
The latest round of funding for the online site for dress and accessories rentals was led by Advance Publications Inc. Continue reading…
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Paddle8, Creative Time, and NYFA Auction Hirst, Hockney, Murakami, and More for Sandy Relief 0
This afternoon New York-based non-profit Creative Time, the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), and online art and auction platform Paddle8 announced a major auction titled RE.START and…
WSJ Tests Commerce with Shoppable Gift Guide 0
The Wall Street Journal is the latest — and we thought, a surprising — media entity to test the commerce waters with a full blown storefront. The venerable business publication launched a shoppable…
Front Row: Another Documentary Looks Inside Vogue 0
A documentary, “In Vogue: The Editor’s Eye,” takes a look at the competitive lifestyle of a magazine’s fashion editors.
Tiffany enhances social prowess through Tumblr blog 0
Jeweler Tiffany & Co. is upping its social media prowess through the creation of a Tumblr page on which it is exclusively premiering a new social video and images of its Legendary Gemstones 175th…
52pc of wealthy individuals purchase luxury for personal use 0
The majority of U.S. adults with a household income of more than $500,000 purchase luxury products for themselves versus a family member or as a gift, according to a new report by Shullman Research…
Target and Neiman Marcus Open Early for the Fashion Set 0
The two retailers’ much awaited holiday collaboration had a preview on Wednesday. Continue reading…
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Lacoste Taps Amy Adams for Latest Scent 0
The new Eau de Lacoste is angling to make a major splash online with its ambassador prior to a global in-store launch. Continue reading…
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Alexander Wang to Take Reins at Balenciaga 0
French fashion house taps New York-based designer to succeed Nicolas Ghesquière. Continue reading…
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