Archive for the ‘Brands’ Category
Louis Vuitton launches logo-free products in China
On Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
When you have umpteen number of luxury brands riding side by side, there’s always a scare of getting lost in the crowd, especially in a market as China. That’s what calls for marketing strategies that could boost your “exclusivity”. And Louis Vuitton did exactly that. The luxury connoisseur has intelligently taken the route to maintaining... Maison de Urbana: International Inspiration, Made in LA
On Thursday, May 16th, 2013
Urbana Chappa is a mom living in one of Los Angeles’ most suburban communities, Sherman Oaks, where TV’s fictional Brady Bunch made their home. But the emerging designer’s take on fashion is urbane and cosmopolitan. Chappa’s Maison de Urbana collection made its Los Angeles debut on March 15 at LAs Fashion Weekend shows at Sunset... New Jimmy Choo men’s flagship store opens at Mayfair, London
On Sunday, May 12th, 2013
Mayfair, isn’t it time to rejoice! Aren’t you gladdened with the spacious 1,200sq.ft Jimmy Choo men’s flagship store? Last we heard was of the ambitious designs being released. Spread across two floors, the store is located at 35 Dover Street in Mayfair, London and exudes luxury through every exciting aspect it highlights. That is, starting... Dior Go Back To Versailles With Second ‘Secret Garden’ Short Film Starring Daria Strokous
On Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
Remember Dior’s short film from last year where Daria Strokous, Melissa Stasiuk and Xiao Wen Ju ran through the grounds of the Château de Versailles to the sound of Depeche Mode? It was hardly a secret, as it received about 25 million views on YouTube. Well the Dior gang are back in the grounds of... Every Skinny Jeans Addict Should Try The New Skinny Skinny Jeans!
On Monday, April 15th, 2013
Although I was waiting for the skinny jeans mania to be over seasons ago, it didn’t. Although I was hoping for the skinny jeans craze to naturally fade two years ago, it didn’t. It just went upwards in being even more popular, even more sold&bought. Even more hipster-ized! Women and men of all ages and... Hermès increases profits and sales but not prices
On Friday, March 29th, 2013
French luxury group Hermès has seen a significant hike in both profits and sales although it has advanced that won’t increase prices. Both full year’s revenue and profits improved by over 20%. Revenue added 22.6 percent on the previous year to reach 3,484 million euros and operating income closed at 1,119 million euros (+ 26.4... Alexander McQueen crystal studded twill jacket
On Friday, March 22nd, 2013
The Alexander McQueen brand is known for their eccentric designs, McQueen generally pairs thing that nobody could ever dream of putting together. Yet when the designers at McQueen pair a knuckle clasp ring with an ostrich feather clutch, it seems to work. 2012 saw McQueen change the face of fashion, literally by making a visor... Scarlett Johansson in new D&G cosmetics campaign
On Saturday, March 16th, 2013
Twenty-eight-year-old actress Scarlett Johansson has starred in a new set of shots for Dolce & Gabbana by fashion photographers Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott. Unveiled on the brand’s Facebook page, the campaign starring Johannson is for the Sicilian fashion duo’s Perfect Matte Liquid Foundation. A new video promises “a flawless complexion at all times regardless... Banana Republic teaming up with Milly designer
On Wednesday, January 9th, 2013
Fashion label Banana Republic has announced that it is collaborating with Milly designer Michelle Smith on a limited edition 60-piece capsule collection for summer 2013. The Banana Republic Milly collection will feature women’s apparel and accessories, as well as menswear, which marks Smith’s first foray into designing menswear. Launching at select Banana Republic locations worldwide... Mischa Barton presents $302,985 World’s Most Expensive iPhone 5 case by UUnique London
On Monday, December 24th, 2012
The ultimate fusion of catwalk inspired fashion and device protection, UUnique London, the British makers of luxury mobile cases and pouches with a fashion edge has now teamed with Mischa Barton, the sought-after Hollywood actress and an upcoming fashion designer, to create a fashionable line of covers for iPhone and iPad. And, at an exclusive...