WWD is reporting that Chanel's affiliate, Paraffection, has acquired French super-glove-maker Causse, which joins the other EIGHT specialist ateliers they have bought up in the past decade including embroiderer Lesage and button maker Desrues.
Saturday, September 22, marked the first official day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and Rodeo Drive Resale (http://www.shoprdr.com), premier reseller of 100% authentic Louis Vuitton bags, David Yurman jewelry, Hermes scarves, reminds readers of the ease in selling their luxury designer pieces online and how, in addition to freeing up closet space, lovers of high-end fashion may earn money for their preloved wardrobe.
Rodeo Drive Resale (http://www.shoprdr.com), premier reseller of 100% authentic designer shoes, handbags and accessories including discount Louis Vuitton heels and Yves Saint Laurent pumps, is inviting shoppers to walk in style this fall through a special designer shoe sale taking place now at its online store.
Rodeo Drive Resale (http://www.shoprdr.com) is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the iconic Fendi Baguette and highlighting similar clothing and handbag designers adored by luxury lovers around the globe.
Earlier this summer, Rodeo Drive Resale (http://www.shoprdr.com), the premier reseller of 100% authentic Chanel bags, St. John Knits, and Marc Jacobs purses, offered fashion fans a glimpse of the high-profile fashion houses associated with the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Now the popular online store is once again eyeing the fashion happenings going on across the pond, as London Fashion Week showcased some of the best and brightest in upcoming luxury style.
MY WORST NIGHTMARE (Mon pire cauchemar) a romantic comedy from director Anne Fontaine ('Coco Before Chanel'). Agathe (Isabelle Huppert) is an uptight, impatient art dealer who lives in an expensive Parisian apartment with her wealthy publisher husband, Andre Dussollier ('Unforgivable'). Patrick (Benoit Poelvoorde from 'Coco Before Chanel') is a skirt-chasing, unemployed single father who lives in his van with his son. Their lives would never intersect except that their two sons are best of friends and her husband has hired Patrick to remodel their apartment. Hilarity ensues as this odd couple relationship turns into Agathe's worst nightmare.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that the spring 2013 exhibition organized by The Costume Institute will be PUNK: Chaos to Couture. The exhibition, which will be on view from May 9 through August 11, 2013 (preceded on May 6 by The Costume Institute Benefit), will examine punk's impact from its birth in the 1970s through its continuing influence on high fashion today.
It is sometimes referred to as the "San Francisco Exodus of 1858" a little-known part of the City's history in which hundreds of African Americans fled discrimination and the threat of slavery for the safety of a Canadian exile. Choreographer Joanna Haigood and her Zaccho Dance Theatre (www.zaccho.org) are marking the iconic event with free public performances of her powerful work Sailing Away. Performances will be given in three continuous cycles today, September 13, 14, 15, and 16 at 12noon, 1:30pm and 3pm daily starting at Market Street and Powell.
Men and women earning at least $150,000 a year shared detailed opinions on 30 Ready-to-Wear luxury fashion brands in the latest Luxury Brand Status Index (LBSI) survey from the independent and objective New York-based Luxury Institute. LBSI scores comprise average (1-10) scores on product quality, customer service, social status and ability of the brand to deliver special customer experiences.
MTV announced today the pick-up of a third season of Rob Dyrdek's hit viral series RIDICULOUSNESS with 20 all-new episodes.
Maybelline New York announced today that fashion runway star Freja Beha Erichsen was signed to the brand. She joins a stellar lineup of spokeswomen that includes Christy Turlington, Julia Stegner, Erin Wasson, Kemp Muhl, Shu-Pei Qin, Emily DiDonato, and Charlotte Free.
Theater Works opens its MasterWorks season with the critically acclaimed play DOUBT, A PARABLE. Charismatic young Father Flynn begins a sermon by asking, 'What do you do when you're not sure?' Audiences soon learn that little is certain in John Patrick Shanley's brilliant, aptly titled play. The show runs from September 7 through 30, 2012.
AfroSolo Arts Festival 19 in collaboration with the African American Art and Culture Complex, present its seminal performance series Black Voices featuring Byb Chanel Bibene, Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe, and Jovelyn Richards.
It is sometimes referred to as the "San Francisco Exodus of 1858" a little-known part of the City's history in which hundreds of African Americans fled discrimination and the threat of slavery for the safety of a Canadian exile. Choreographer Joanna Haigood and her Zaccho Dance Theatre (www.zaccho.org) are marking the iconic event with free public performances of her powerful work Sailing Away. Performances will be given in three continuous cycles, September 13, 14, 15, and 16 at 12noon, 1:30pm and 3pm daily starting at Market Street and Powell.
Theater Works opens its MasterWorks season with the critically acclaimed play DOUBT, A PARABLE. Charismatic young Father Flynn begins a sermon by asking, 'What do you do when you're not sure?' Audiences soon learn that little is certain in John Patrick Shanley's brilliant, aptly titled play. The show runs from September 7 through 30, 2012.
AfroSolo Arts Festival 19 in collaboration with the African American Art and Culture Complex, present its seminal performance series Black Voices featuring Byb Chanel Bibene, Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe, and Jovelyn Richards.
This week's topics: Gene Kelly Day, Audience Habits, The six reasons people don't go to Broadway, Favorite 'Long' Song, Leaving mid-show, Will Chase in 'Nice Work', Favorite chorus numbers
MTV is bringing viewers eleven consecutive hours of Rob Dyrdek sharing his favorite RIDICULOUSNESS episodes, starting tonight, August 20 at 11:00 a.m., leading into an all-new RIDICULOUSNESS episode guest-starring rapper Lil Jon at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT.
MTV is bringing viewers eleven consecutive hours of Rob Dyrdek sharing his favorite RIDICULOUSNESS episodes, starting Monday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m., leading into an all-new RIDICULOUSNESS episode guest-starring rapper Lil Jon at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT.
This week's topics: Favorite songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Disney's Hunchback on Broadway, Shows for young kids, R.I.P Marvin Hamlisch, Celebrities on stage, Top 5, Broadway Board Commenters
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