African Fashion Star Competition Launches July 31 in Nigeria June 18, 2013Fashion designers from all over Africa are welcome to compete in the Africa Fashion Star Competition taking place in Lagos, Nigeria on July 31, 2013. (more...)
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Is Marc Jacobs Heading to Coach? June 10, 2013Rumors have already begun to swirl as Coach casts a wide net to find a it's new creative director. Marc Jacobs has been named on a 'dream list of candidates' and has ignited a flury of chatter WWD re... (more...)
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The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond on Display at Fine Arts Museum of San Fran May 23, 2013The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco announced The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950 - 1990, an exhibition of approximately 150 pieces created by the renowned Italian jeweler over four de... (more...)
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LVMH Appoints New Tag Heuer CEO May 07, 2013LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton announced Stéphane Linder as CEO of luxury watch brand Tag Heuer, effective June 1. (more...)
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Amanda Seyfried Says F*** Yeah Being Named New Face of Givenchy! May 02, 2013Amanda Seyfried is having a moment! With the success of Les Miserables and Lovelace still fresh on everyone's mind, the young actress is busy filming her next project - a comedy with Seth MacFarlane ... (more...)
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LVMH's “Journées Particulières” Announced for June April 09, 2013LVMH Group's Maisons has invited the general public to the 2013 edition of the Group's open day event, 'Les Journées Particulières', which will take place on the 15 and 16 of June. This follows the su... (more...)
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Edun Names Danielle Sherman as Creative Director April 05, 2013Edun named Danielle Sherman as creative director, succeeding Sharon Wauchob, who designed the label for six seasons. Wauchob is leaving to focus on her namesake collection. (more...)
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PPR and Damiani Battle Over Pomellato March 11, 2013PPR effectively edged out Swarovksi, Renzo Rosso and Prada and is now the leading suitor left in the quest to acquire Pomellato. (more...)
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The New School Presents RECONSTRUCTION 3.0 Inspired by Louis Vuitton Today February 14, 2013As an exciting conclusion to New York Fashion Week, students from Parsons The New School for Design, The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and the Joffrey Ballet School's Jazz and Contemporar... (more...)
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LVMH Appoints Jean-Christophe Babin as CEO of Bulgari February 12, 2013LVMH announced the appointment of Jean-Christophe Babin as Chief Executive Officer (Amministratore Delegato) of Bulgari which belongs to the Watch and Jewelry Division of LVMH headed by Francesco Trap... (more...)
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8&9 Clothing to Show Collections at Project MVMT in Las Vegas February 12, 2013February 19-21, buyers will head to Las Vegas for the Project Trade Show where the MVMNT section will host the hottest streetwear brands and skate companies that drive youth culture. Miami-based stree... (more...)
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Myron E. Ullman, III Appointed to Saks Board of Directors February 04, 2013Retailer Saks Incorporated (“Saks” or the “Company”) announced that Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III, 66, has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors effective today. He also will serve on the A... (more...)
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The New School to Present RECONSTRUCTION 3.0 Inspired by Louis Vuitton, 2/14 January 29, 2013As an exciting conclusion to New York Fashion Week, students from Parsons The New School for Design, The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and the Joffrey Ballet School's Jazz and Contemporar... (more...)
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Christina Ricci Teams Up With Make Up For Ever January 21, 2013Actress Christina Ricci is trying her hand at cosmetics with a limited-edition deal with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned Make Up For Ever. Ricci's black fake leather makeup bag, with gunmetal s... (more...)
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Hermès Birkin Bag Safe Once Again January 11, 2013Hermes has purchased d'Annonay tannery, one of its major suppliers of calf leather, becoming the latest luxury brand to buy up a supplier in an increasingly competitive environment for quality raw mat... (more...)
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Penélope Cruz Fronts for Loewe Campaign January 08, 2013Penélope Cruz smolders as the star of the the spring Loewe campaign, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Shot in Madrid, a major influence of the spring collection and campaign is Gala Dalí, the wi... (more...)
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Thomas Pink Opens First Store in India January 03, 2013Thomas Pink opened it's first store in India last month reports WWD. It may seem like an odd pairing considering the Indian male has grown up with shades of browns and Pink is anything but browns. (more...)
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LVMH Names New CEO, Says Constans Left for Health Reasons December 19, 2012LVMH, the world's largest luxury company, named Michael Burke as Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton to replace Jordi Constans. Burke has been chief executive of Bulgari, the Italian jeweller that LVMH ... (more...)
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De Beers Partners with Artist Rolf Sachs for Holiday Windows November 26, 2012De Beers Diamond Jewellers commissioned London - based conceptual artist Rolf Sachs to create an installation in their holiday windows. This exciting project, "Breathing Light", will launch in all the... (more...)
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New Report Listing the Top 10 Emerging Markets November 21, 2012WWD released a report ranking the countries most viable for retail expansion. A.T. Kearney, from the Global Retail Development Index, conducted the report using 25 variables. (more...)
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SEPHORA Relaunches Original Toronto Store November 14, 2012SEPHORA Canada is going back to where it all began eight years ago, premiering a new home for its first Canadian store, SEPHORA Toronto Eaton Centre. Offering an additional 3,700 square feet (8,941 t... (more...)
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Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Inducting Bulgari in December October 18, 2012The Rodeo Drive Committee and the City of Beverly Hills announced that they will induct legendary jeweler Bulgari into the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style® on December 5, 2012 on Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive. ... (more...)
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Piazza Sempione May Be Sold October 17, 2012WWD has reported that CEO of Piazza Sempione, Enrico Morra, has confirmed that the company is in negotiations with a potential investor to sell its assests. (more...)
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IBIS World Releases Report on Luxury Handbag and Luggage Industry October 09, 2012Despite moderate revenue declines in 2008 and 2009, revenue in the Luggage and Accessory Stores industry has risen over the past five years. IBISWorld estimates that revenue increased at an average an... (more...)
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Fragrance Creator Kilian Makes Personal Appearance at Saks Houston Today, 10/4 October 04, 2012Saks Fifth Avenue in Houston is hosting fragrance designer Kilian Hennessy today, October 4, 2012 between 2:00pm and 4:00pm. (more...)
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