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Monday, May 20, 2013 - 13:02

Qatar Holding ‘Looking At’ Versace Investment

MILAN, Italy — Qatar Holding and an Italian state-owned investment fund have expressed interest in the luxury fashion house Versace, according to the Italian daily newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore. Qatar Holding, part of the gulf state’s sovereign wealth fund and current owner of London department store Harrods, is said to be “...

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Monday, May 20, 2013 - 11:37

On Fleeting Hong Kong Trips, Chinese Make Frugal Fashionable

HONG KONG, China — Armed with empty suitcases and same-day return tickets, an army of mainland Chinese is descending on suburban outlet shopping malls and international fashion chains in Hong Kong, turning cheap into the new chic as luxury falls out of favour.

Wealthy Chinese used to stop over in Hong Kong for a few days...

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Monday, May 20, 2013 - 10:00

French Press | Le Monde Reports on LVMH’s Secret Hermès Plan, São Paulo’s Fiercely Competitive Luxury Malls, Sports and Lifestyle Brands

Le plan très secret de LVMH pour entrer chez Hermès (Le Monde)

“We did not expect to become Hermès shareholders. We made a financial investment which turned out in a way we did not expect,...

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Monday, May 20, 2013 - 06:01

Rihanna Suit Against Topshop Supplier Headed to Court

If the signer wins her lawsuit, it would be a groundbreaking decision, because in the U.K., unlike the U.S., there is no right of personality.
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Monday, May 20, 2013 - 06:01

Cate Blanchett Hits Milan for Armani Party

The actress and designer set off the usual round of flashing cameras as they made their way into the event celebrating the upcoming launch of Sí.
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Monday, May 20, 2013 - 01:25

Front Row at Dior Resort

For the celebrities attending the film festival in neighboring Cannes, the excursion to Monaco was an easy day trip.
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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 - 14:20

Dior Resort 2014

Jessica Biel, Liv Tyler and Marion Cotillard attended the show in Monaco.
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