Chanel threatens to sue
By French fashion house Chanel has threatened to sue a British student designer for featuring the famous Chanel double-C logo. Sophia Amanzi-George, a student designer at Central Saint Martins in London, had incorporated the logo in designs inspired by modern African and black culture. The Afro-German designer claims she never intended to copy anyone. “I bought […]
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New CEO for Sergio Rossi
Isabelle Guichot has been appointed the new CEO of Sergio Rossi, the Italian luxury footwear label, by the Gucci Group. She will assume her position at the head of the company at the end of this month, replacing Claudio Paulich who is quitting the company to “pursue and develop his own activities”, according to a […]
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Versace Mansion Gets Makeover
Interior decorating firm Innovative Creations said it will restore and enhance the mansion once owned by Gianni Versace and now used as an ultra-private club and spa. The Fort Lauderdale company, Casa Casuarina, has been asked to keep the elegant feel and artistic flavour of the 1930s-era home. The company was responsible for the initial […]
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Dior excels in Japan
Ever since its conception following World War II, the French couture house Christian Dior has made an impact on the world. Women gravitated towards the post-war cinched-waist look, which was a novelty after the war. Dior’s first fashion show – which took place in the wake of the devastating war – was proclaimed a fashion […]
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What to do with unwanted gifts
Christmas may be over, but the lingering of unwanted gifts will be ringing in the new year. A scene from the first Brigit Jones film springs to mind, where, at a family Christmas gathering, Colin Firth was wearing a horrid deer-pattern knit given to him by his mother, feeling obliged to wear it to the […]
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Matthew Williamson launches jewellery
Matthew Williamson is launching his first ever jewellery collection. Available at Goldsmith stores nationwide, there are five pieces in the collection – earrings, a charm bracelet, a pendant, a ring and a medallion. With matthew’s fans including Sienna miller, Kelis and Kate Moss, it’s only a matter of time before the A-list are adorned with […]
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Thailand on the fashion map
Thailand has invested £24 million in the fashion industry in a bid to feature on the fashion map. Hosting Bangkok Fashion Week, which startes on Wednesday, the country is hoping to compete with other high profile fashion events in the Far East including Hong Kong , Singapore , Kuala Lumpur and Sydney . The event […]
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Pret a Porter in sight
The 100 th edition of the French fashion trade fair Pret a Porter is just around the corner. The fair, which opens its doors to the public on 2 September and runs until 5 September, will play host to a myriad of international fashion labels and visitors from all over the world. The event, which […]
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Maidenform Q2 sales growth
The US undergarments marketer Maidenform Inc has reported an increase in sales for the second quarter, thereby narrowing its loss. Net sales for the period ended 2 July were up 8.9 percent from $93.9 million (£52.6 million) in the same period last year to $102.3 million. Net sales for the wholesale division climbed 10.2 percent […]
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Radcliffe Denim in US launch
The new British premium denim brand Radcliffe Denim launched in the US last week. The brand, known for its jeans with adjustable hemlines, will be sold at Los Angeles’ Fred Segal and luxury department store Barneys in New York, Miami, Chicago and Los Angeles. On the homefront, Radcliffe Denim is also available at Harrods during […]
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