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Burberry signage is seen at their store at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, New York, U.S., February 15, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Chief Financial Officer Julie Brown will step down in April 2023 Will also step down as COO Shares down about 4% September 23 […]

MILAN (AP) — Milan Fashion Week opening Wednesday features collections from perhaps the most ethnically diverse designers, including the debut of new creative directors Salvatore Ferragamo and Bally and the designer’s return Haitian-Italian Stella Jean after a two-year break. But Jean and other industry insiders behind a campaign to open up the Italian fashion world […]

We have seen them all. Pet dogs – and sometimes cats – draped in designer labels and tucked into cashmere blankets. While they may not be hitting the catwalks anytime soon, there’s no denying that some pets have more designer brands in their wardrobes than most humans.

For its latest campaign titled “Ingenieurskunst”, which translates to “The Art of Engineering”, German luxury luggage brand RIMOWA shines a light on the process, materials and manufacturing behind its mobility tools that enable lifetime trips around the world. Supported by Daft Punk’s legendary track “Around the World”, the audio-visual campaign takes viewers around the world […]

Sheryl Lee Ralph accepts the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in “Abbott Elementary.”Kevin Winter/Getty Images On Monday, September 13, Sheryl Lee Ralph won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She debuted famed handbag designer Brandon Blackwood’s first dress at the ceremony. During his […]

The Lipstick Index is back. The term was coined during the 2001 recession by Leonard Lauder, then president of Estee Lauder Cos. He noted that lipstick sales increased in the fall of that year, indicating that women facing an uncertain economic environment are turning to beauty products as an affordable treat. Then the financial crisis […]

Last month, a woman pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery for stealing nearly $94,000 worth of wallets from the Balenciaga wallet store on Newtown Lane in East Hampton. The theft took place as a stealth operation that lasted 30 seconds in broad daylight on March 3 – 48 purses in all. The woman couldn’t have done […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) – A Nashville consignment store owner says she chased suspected Louis Vuitton thieves. Then she found out the hard way that they were armed. Designer Finds is a consignment shop that’s been in Green Hills for nearly two decades. On Wednesday, one of the owners encountered a scary situation. Because she is […]

Months after tying the knot in the most starry — and luxurious — wedding of the year, it looks like Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham love dressing together. The couple, who tied the knot at the bride’s family’s Palm Beach estate in April, turned heads with their off-duty attire. See all the party photos from Peltz […]

Comment this story Comment I’ve been teaching an undergraduate class called “The Economics of Desire” for nearly 20 years. I always thought “the desire” in the title was the pull, but it turns out “the economy” is the draw. In some ways, today’s college students are more financially savvy than their predecessors – they score […]

Yousra Attia Bottomless tote bags and glowing evening bags all share a deserved place in your handbag rotation, but nothing overshadows the versatility of a shoulder bag. Designed to be hands-free and balanced – no sore shoulders or strap slippage here – crossbody bags are the perfect on-the-go accessory, but their functionality doesn’t have to […]

Today is your day if you’ve ever looked at pigeons and thought, “I wish this was closer to me.” Now you can close a pigeon with this design pigeon pouch. It’s not quite a purse and not quite a bird. But if you open one wing, it reveals a small compartment that will hold a […]

People flock to Costco for its cheap prices on surplus items, from household items to groceries to electronics. But an item that is not synonymous with club discount? Designer clothes. So far, that is. The latest TikTok craze has shoppers showing off Costco items from top brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Puma to couture designers […]

Did the late Karl Lagerfeld set Cara Delevingne on the path to becoming an actress, budding musician — and now fashion guru? Hearing her recount her first few times as a model for Lagerfeld, starting with Chanel’s spring 2012 couture collection with her airplane ensemble and troll-like upright hairstyles, one could deduce as much. “There […]

Clothes and accessories August 23, 2022 Signature Burberry, the Lola handbag in quilted checked leather is adorned with a gold Thomas Burberry monogram, in a nod to the brand’s co-founder. Image credit: Burberry By Amirah Keaton British fashion house Burberry is taking a two-pronged approach to “logomania” – one that includes in-app advertising and one […]

Comment this story Comment The theories are numerous. The crabs moved into Russian waters. They died because predators got them. They died because they ate each other. The crabs fled the continental shelf and the scientists just didn’t see them. Alien abduction. Well, not the last. But everyone agrees on one point: the disappearance of […]

SHANGHAI/PARIS, Aug 18 (Reuters) – From $300 bucket hats to $900 sneakers and $700 t-shirts, the high-flying luxury sector is worried about the appetite of Gen Z consumers financially strained for such “aspirational” purchases. Executives are particularly troubled by a blow to young Chinese shoppers, not only because mainland China has been a major driver […]

How about leather, rubber or olive oil ice cream on a hot summer day? The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Narcity Media. Lotto Max Dream Bars are popping up all over the GTA and you can get your hands on one (or […]

Don Rogers, Aspen Times EditorCourtesy picture Well, of course, it wouldn’t be long before ASPENX – the “premium” and “experiential” retail brand of Aspen Skiing Company – was “pleased to announce a new collaboration with luxury brand Prada to unveil a limited-edition collection of pieces made in the famous Prada Re-Nylon fabric. And so on, […]

Prices for second-hand luxury goods have fallen rapidly in China in recent months as even the wealthy cut discretionary spending and sold their Rolex watches and Hermes bags to raise cash. More than a dozen popular luxury watch and bag brands have lost between 20% and 50% of their secondary market value since Shanghai, China’s […]

Jthere are few designers whose names have become as synonymous with fashion innovation as Issey Miyake, the Japanese artist who built his reputation on crisp pleats, edgy cuts and iconic fragrances. Miyake, who had liver cancer, died on August 5 in Tokyo at the age of 84. His death was announced on August 9 by […]

Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe responded to the controversy around her swearing-in, when she called the Queen ‘coloniser to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’, saying Australia needed to come to terms with its history and establish a treaty with the First Nations people “to truly mature as a nation”. “[The Queen’s] all the wealth has been […]

The boating season is in full swing and the brand of accessories Sea Bags limits the benefits. In fact, despite continued inflationary pressures that have caused many consumers to rethink their spending habits, the Portland, Maine-based brand – which makes handmade bags and other sustainable decorations, such as pillows exterior and doormats from recycled sails […]

NFTs have been making waves in the fashion industry for several months now, bringing a new level of exclusivity and opportunities to transform digital designs and collections into extremely valuable and unique collectibles. With such potential, now is largely a time for experimentation for brands as they navigate the metaverse and find a meaningful place […]

Comment this story Comment Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The adage will truly be the case if Estee Lauder Cos. acquires Tom Ford for $3 billion. While the cosmetics group may covet full control of Tom Ford’s beauty and fragrance arm, dealing with the company’s apparel and accessories would be far more […]

Kayla Price and Shannon Barker have too many designer bags to carry! People, it was like a scene from Pretty Woman. Bag after bag after bag, but we had no one to carry them for us. In preparation for the 3rd Annual Designer Handbag Bingo, Shannon Barker and I have been tasked with acquiring twenty-two […]

By: Tyler Zimmer July 27, 2022 Keep your phone safe all day long with the Phone Caddy. Courtesy Where do you put your phone while playing golf? In a perfect world, our phones are out of sight, out of mind so we can all enjoy the game we love. Unfortunately, the world gets in our […]

New South Wales leads the way in shopping for luxury handbags and sneakers on eBay, with Victoria just behind. In the purchase data revealed to Ragtrader, eBay Australia’s Sophie Onikul said Australians are looking for premium brands with sales tripling in key categories. “When it comes to handbags, we’ve seen double-digit growth from brands like […]

A woman told police she shot her husband in a room at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in the district on Thursday because she heard allegations he molested children at a daycare center she runs outside Baltimore, according to an affidavit of arrest filed in DC Superior Court. . Baltimore County police said they are aware […]

Tamil film “Soorarai Pottru”, partially inspired by events in the life of Simplifly Deccan founder GR Gopinath, received 13 awards including Best Feature Film, Best Actor and Best Actress at the 68th National Film 2020 Awards announced Friday. The second big winner of the day was ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’, with Ajay Devgn sharing the […]

She’s a cool mom! Today show host Allison Langdon, 43, looks incredibly chic in leather trousers and a $1,990 designer bag as she goes shopping in Sydney with her daughter By Jade Watkins for Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:30 BST, 21 July 2022 | Updated: 01:51 BST, 21 July 2022 She never gets the wrong […]

By Express press service KOCHI: Indian clothing startup Giacca & Abito Sartoriale Fashion (G&A) has received investment from Kerala-based angel investors Sonu Vaidyan and Dr. Sony Vaidyan. The amount has not yet been announced. The angel investors are also the directors of the main chain of companies, Syama Dynamic Group. G&A by Sreejith Sreekumar has […]

“IT” NY BAG: Fendi took Instagram by storm on Saturday, unveiling an accessories campaign led by Linda Evangelista to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its signature Baguette bag. In addition to sharing campaign footage, the luxury home controlled by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has announced it will hold a show in New York on […]

Burberry posted sales growth of just 1% in its last financial quarter due to the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns in China, while sales were boosted elsewhere by its Lola handbag range and his signature trench coat. The luxury fashion retailer said sales fell 35% in mainland China due to restrictions and store closures to contain […]

COLOMBO, July 13 (Reuters) – Just hours after Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country on Wednesday, hundreds of people were also demanding the prime minister’s resignation and fighting street battles with riot police . “Ranil go home! they chanted as they attempted to storm Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s office. Police repeatedly fired tear […]

Coach is an affordable luxury brand that gets better with age. It’s the bag our grandmothers carried to church, our mothers carried to work, and we take to our errands. It’s the brand that crosses generations and knows it’s going nowhere. As if Prime Day wasn’t high on our to-do list this week, Coach has […]