Monthly Archives: August 2009
Versace’s answer to crisis… Versus
Launched in 1989, Versus was the younger line of Versace and a project for Donatella Versace, the younger Versace, under Gianni’s supervision. It was later discontinued in 2005. However, in February 2010, Donatella Versace asked Christopher Kane to design bags … Continue reading
Liberty’s numbers…
Some words sounds very impressive alone but may not mean very much. Let me explain myself. Profit and sales mean nothing if you do not put the details in context. It irritates me when the press gives information that sounds … Continue reading
Wang’s new business…
You cannot blame Alexander Wang for sitting pretty in his fame. The designer, known as one of Wintour’s favorite new talents is putting his energy into a new venture. As if going into menswear for SS2010 was not enough, Alexander … Continue reading
The boys are coming to London !
The British Fashion Council will be holding a few menswear shows during the upcoming edition of London Fashion Week. London is still considered the best place to pick up the best new menswear designers who will end up working in … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Catwalk, Fashion week
He is not leaving, after all !
Last week there were rumours all over the fashion world talking about the possibility of Jean Paul Gaultier leaving Hermès as we reported here. What I could not understand was the reason. Since Monsieur Gaultier joined the brand, after Margiella … Continue reading
Filed under Business
LVMH is going shopping… and DKNY might be up for sale !
Apparently LVMH is planning to buy Hermès but it is first planning to dig some cash up by selling DKNY. LVMH bought Donna Karan International in 2001, but apparently DKNY is not a good fit for the group’s portfolio anymore. … Continue reading
Filed under Business
Raquel Zimmerman
I came across this photo of Raquel Zimmerman and could not resist putting it up here. It was taken by Paulo Reis, during SPFW, in the backstage of Animale’s catwalk show. The stunning make up was done by famous make … Continue reading
Filed under Fashion week, Models
Is he or isnt he ??? Gaultier leaving Hermès
There have been continuous rumours about it in the fashion world, but it is yet to be confirmed. The talk is that after 6 years as Hermès Creative Director Jean Paul Gaultier will be stepping down. It is said his … Continue reading
Be my Hero ! Hero magazine launches…
The biggest contributor for this blog (soon to become a site !) has been nagging me about male fashion. Girls, you are going to love this one! Soon to be launched is Hero. Hero is a London based magazine, all … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Models, Photography
Antonio Berardi back after many years…
There have been rumours in the last couple of weeks about this. And I was desperate for it to be true. But now that it is official, it can be mentioned. Antonio Berardi is back in London !!! I say … Continue reading
Filed under Catwalk, Fashion week
