Burberry released a trading update yesterday. sales were up 17% for the first six months of trading to 30th september 2010. There were a couple of interesting points made, but here is my little analysis as a consumer :
Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion is the first exhibition in Europe to comprehensively survey avant-garde Japanese fashion, from the early 1980s to the present. Curated by the eminent Japanese fashion historian Akiko Fukai, Director of the Kyoto Costume Institute, the exhibition explores the unique sensibility of Japanese design, and its sense of beauty embodied in clothing.
‘Masquerade’ is the theme for Vogue Paris 90th Anniversary celebration and the spread ‘Bal Masqué’ in the October issue is an ideal inspiration for guests who turned up for the magazine’s celebration night in Paris on Thursday.
Things took an interesting turn in Prada’s finances last week. there were reports of a chinese businessman, who allegedly acquired 13% of prada’s shareholdings over the past two years.
Prada disputed the reports, saying that the family still owns about 95% of the company, while the remaining 5% by italian bank banca intesa San Paolo. Interestingly, prada then announced a day later, that they agreed terms for a new €360m loan from a consortium of banks, in part to service an old loan while also to finance new store openings.
Felicities is thrilled to be representing fashion, art and photography magazine ‘LABB’ and will be working with them as they grow their profile – starting with the launch of the second volume in July 2010.
LABB has been created to harvest and showcase emerging, often unheard of, talent in the fields of Fashion, Art and Photography. Each edition brings something and someone new to the reader and the second issue creates a platform for the work of new photographers, designers and models from Japan, Denmark, USA, Finland, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, India, Australia, Greece & UK.
The full Steven Klein-directed Lady Gaga “Alejandro” video is out, complete with more of his favorite bowl cuts than you’d ever want to see, plus some Madonna-sourced elements (see: the sawed-off gun bra) and men dancing in heels.
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Dolls / Viktor & Rolf Exhibition
Studio Job Gallery Antwerp
Dates: 18 May – 16 July 2010
ANTWERP, May 15, 2010 / — The true strength of Viktor & Rolf’s work is its genuine modesty. Although from time to time they make grand statements and their output can be astonishing in its proportions, the essence of their work is high-quality simplicity: look around you, take what you see and improve on it. No idealistic aims or wild fantasies – just add a golden finish to the lead of daily life.
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The apartment of Yves Saint Laurent
Rue de Babylone, Paris 7
In a court of the elegant 7th arrondissement of Paris, a private entrance gives access to the historic residence of famed couturier and art collector Yves Saint Laurent, where he lived from 1972 to 2008. A magnificent 5,600-sq.ft. south facing duplex opening onto a 4,700-sq.ft. garden with an unimpeded view on the private park lying beyond, it includes:
Forbes just released their yearly list of top-earning models: Gisele Bundchen holds the top spot — which she’s had for at least six years now — with $25 million in estimated earnings from June 2009 to June 2010.
Smooth Style Never Looked So Good
May 11, 2010 – Schick® Quattro for Women®, first brand to design a high performance four bladed razor for women, is proud to kick off the 2nd Annual ‘Design-A-Roxy Bikini’ contest with fashion brand Roxy. Schick® Quattro for Women® and Roxy will launch the ‘Design-A-Roxy Bikini’ contest this week at http://designabikini.roxy.com. Future fashion designers, ages 13 and older, will have the opportunity to submit a bikini design using a Roxy design template. Designs can then be entered for a chance to win a grand prize which includes a $5,000 cash prize and have their actual design made into a bikini for them to sport on the beach.
