Fashion Industry
Citroen’s DS3 steps out in Yves Saint Laurent
A high fashion version of DS3, decked out in the colours and brand image of YSL, transported fashion and film stars to the Yves Saint Laurent retrospective at the Petit Palais in Paris on Wednesday 10 March.
The Greatest Fashion Show on Earth at Westfield London
From March 18th until 20th, Westfield London - in partnership with leading fashion magazine Sunday Times Style - will host The Greatest Fashion Show on Earth. The three day spectacle kicks off on Thursday 18th March with a star-studded VIP night, in collaboration with the British Fashion Council, supporting Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief Campaign and the White Ribbon Alliance to raise funds for mothers and babies in Haiti.
Harry Potter author "SPELLS" success for next generation
JK Rowling is the most inspirational and admired entrepreneurial female role-model for young women in the UK, new research carried out by The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has revealed.
Fashion goes crazy for temporary tattoos
The fashion industry is going crazy for the temporary tattoo. The on-trend creative body illustration featured in our picture was developed by Jinny Coffey; the beauty icon responsible for the renowned semi-permanent eyelash craze, Jinny Lash.
Maserati steals the show on Menswear Day at London Fashion Week
As the success of menswear showcase during London Fashion Week grows, Maserati GB was proud to lend its support to AMCK Models, London's only specialist men's model agency.
ELLE to honour Naomi Campbell
ELLE is to honour Naomi Campbell at the ELLE Style Awards with the ‘Outstanding Contribution’ award in celebration of her 25th year in the industry and for her role as global ambassador for the White Ribbon Alliance.
Fashion saves lives
Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier will launch its first limited edition fashion humanitarian clothing line with OmniPeace in the UK at the end of London Fashion Week. The chic t-shirts for both men and women are priced at £139 and will be available in the Westfield store from the 23rd of February - 25% of the proceeds will be going to Omnipeace.
Great Plains collaborates with Plan UK
Great Plains have announced their collaboration with Plan UK, one of the largest child-centred community development organisations in the world, helping children and their families in 48 of the poorest countries to break the cycle of poverty.
Theo Paphitis to present The Buying Game on BBC Two
Behind the scenes at Britain's retail giants, buying teams have the power to create trends, make or break careers and decide exactly what the public buys.
Coldplay support Oxfam’s Haiti appeal
Coldplay singer Chris Martin and Glastonbury Festival organiser Emily Eavis have joined Oxfam’s call for funds to help those affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Emporio Armani to stream live menswear show
Giorgio Armani has announced that on Saturday, January 16th, starting from 4.30pm Milan local time, his Autumn Winter 2010 Emporio Armani Menswear show will be streamed live on the internet.
Amanda Wakeley appointed OBE
Her Majesty The Queen has appointed Amanda Wakeley an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year 2010 Honours List. The award, for services to the British Fashion Industry, also recognises the considerable contribution that Amanda Wakeley makes as founding co-Chair of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, a charity which has raised around £10m to raise awareness and fund research into Breast Cancer since the charity’s inception in 1996.
Challenges facing the fashion blogosphere
Konector, who recently published the ‘Top 50 Fashion Blogs and Bloggers’ report, discovered that most professionals who promote products and services in the fashion blogosphere are currently facing significant challenges.
Your fashion passport to Paris
Think about Paris, and your mind may wander to the Eiffel Tower, The Champs-Elysee, croissants and café culture.
Van Cleef & Arpels to exhibit at Art Dubai
Van Cleef & Arpels has been invited to participate in Art Dubai, the renowned international Art fair. From 17 to 20 March 2010, Van Cleef & Arpels will organize an exclusive exhibition celebrating nearly one hundred years of watchmaking creation dedicated to the Poetry of Time.