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Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 21:18

Wearable Technology Market Set to Explode, Could Reach $50 Billion, Says Credit Suisse

LONDON, United Kingdom — On Friday, Credit Suisse issued a report on the rise of wearable devices — personal accessories with embedded sensors, displays and other digital technology, such as Nike’s FuelBand, Google’s Internet-connected eyewear and Apple’s rumoured iWatch — calling them “a mega trend” that...

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Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 19:35

Dior Presents Cruise Collection in Monaco

MONTE CARLO, Monaco — The glittering star power of Cannes migrated up the coast to Monaco for front-row seats at Dior’s colourful, sexy cruise fashion show.

With the Mediterranean Sea the picturesque backdrop, Dior showcased its 2014 collection on Saturday night. It was a wet, cold and generally miserable outside...

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Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 19:00

In Japan, the Rise of ‘Geek Brands’

TOKYO, Japan — The new Kitte SC mall in Marunouchi, managed jointly by Japan Post, Mitsubishi Estate and JR East, has been designed as a showcase for the best of modern Japanese design. But it also represents the latest in upscale retail trends. One of the tenants is the first SC-located store for Old Fashioned, a handkerchief...

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Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 05:43

Probe Touts 'Secret' LVMH Plan on Hermès

Leaked findings of French market authority point to a buildup of shares since 2001.
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Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 14:30

Tech Launches Aimed at Boosting Consumer Shopping

All three are focused on improving the shopping experience via some form of pricing component.
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Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 02:39

Co-Founder and CEO Áslaug Magnúsdóttir Leaves Moda Operandi

NEW YORK, United States — Áslaug Magnúsdóttir, co-founder and chief executive of Moda Operandi, has left the company. The news comes less than a year after the New York-based start-up raised $36 million...

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Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 01:02

Perrin Parties in New York

Sally and Michel Perrin of Perrin Paris, along with Hannah Bronfman, Maggie Betts and more, hosted an outdoor party to fete the launch of the brand.
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Friday, May 17, 2013 - 20:39

Nicola Formichetti to Be Featured in Zero Zero

The $350 art book is published annually by V Group.
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Friday, May 17, 2013 - 20:14

Honest by. Unveils Sixth Collaboration

Founded by designer Bruno Pieters, the fashion company aims to produce and sell fashions that are both sustainable and priced in a transparent way.
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Friday, May 17, 2013 - 20:08

Dom Pérignon Hosts Tasting of Latest Vintage

Richard Geoffroy, the brand's chef de cave, says 2004 was as good as it gets, for grapes.
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