On Monday, September 9th, during New York Fashion Week, DKNY celebrated its 25th anniversary with a birthday bash that featured special live performances by Rita Ora followed by surprise guest sets from Iggy Azalea, A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg. Hundreds of New York's most influential names came out to toast the quarter-century milestone with designer Donna Karan. Scroll down for photos from the party!
essie, the ultimate color authority and go-to professional nail brand is back this season at New York Fashion Week. In the past several seasons essie has established itself as the leading global backstage nail authority by sponsoring premium shows around the world at New York, London, Paris, Istanbul, Sydney, Berlin Fashion Weeks and even Paris Haute Couture. For Spring/Summer 2014, essie will be sponsoring 18 outstanding designers in New York City.
On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 12th annual An Enduring Vision benefit at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.The Foundation welcomes back award-winning CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, who will host the event for a seventh consecutive year.
LVMH has decided to terminate the AMF proceedings in relation to its acquisition of approximately 10% of Hermès' share capital in October 2010. This decision reflects LVMH's commitment to ensuring the soundest possible management of its investment in Hermès. To this end, LVMH will not appeal the 25 June 2013 decision of the AMF's disciplinary commission.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced the appointment of Pamela Gill Alabaster to lead the Company's global Corporate Responsibility function. In this role, Ms. Alabaster will be responsible for the continued development and implementation of The Estée Lauder Companies' global Corporate Responsibility strategy in alignment with the Company's long-term business objectives. Ms. Alabaster will report to Mr. Gregory Polcer, Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Mr. Peter Jueptner, Senior Vice President, Strategy and New Business Development, co-chairs of the Company's Corporate Responsibility efforts, under the leadership of Executive Chairman, William P. Lauder.
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH announced that it plans to officially unveil its newly renovated store in Sunrise, FL, on Friday, August 23 at the Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills. The approximately 40,000-sq.-ft. store will be a Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH flagship and is considered to be one of the largest in the portfolio. The store is renovated in the company's innovative 'luxury in a loft' store design and will have exclusive merchandise and services.
Located on one of the loveliest beaches of the island of St. Barthelemy
in the French West Indies, Hotel Saint-Barth Isle comprises 39 rooms,
suites and villas. It also includes the Isle de France Spa and the
resort's signature restaurant, Las Case d'Isle, one of the most popular
on the island. The luxurious property is set on the white-sand shore of
the Flamands Bay, amidst enchanting tropical gardens, offering guests
the best of both land and sea. In addition to its five-star status, the
Hotel has won numerous awards including being named in 2013 to Conde
Nast Travelers' Gold List as Best Hotel in the Atlantic & Caribbean
Islands and US News & World Report's 2013 list of Best Hotels
in the Caribbean, among many others.
HanesBrands, a leading marketer of everyday basic apparel under world-class brands, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maidenform Brands, Inc., for $23.50 per share, a 30 percent premium to Maidenform's average closing price over the past 30 days.
Thia Breen, Group President, North America for The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., announced that Philippe Warnery has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Canada.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today the appointment of Michael O'Hare as Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources. Mr. O'Hare will report jointly to William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman, and Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer. He assumes his new position on September 30, 2013.
Saks Fifth Avenue introduces its new creative campaign, LOOK. The creative campaign focuses on the retailer's reputation as a place of discovery, and will come to life through advertising, catalogs, shopping bags, direct mail, press initiatives, in-store events, digital marketing, social media and visual displays.
Last night, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) paid tribute to the winners and honorees of the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards and commemorated the organization's 50th anniversary at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. TV personality and Bravo executive Andy Cohen was the host for the evening. For the twelfth year in a row, the evening was generously underwritten by Swarovski.
New York-based fashion brand alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet and Asia's leading retail, brand management and distribution company ImagineX Group announced an exclusive strategic partnership to develop the brand in Greater China and Southeast Asia through the opening of 23 points of sale over the next five years.
CITIZEN HEARTS, a documentary about one of the most famous media empires and its controversial leader -William Randolph Hearst- arrives on DVD today, May 7 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment, under license from A+E Networks Consumer Products.
Streisand - The Main Event comes to Latest Music Bar tonight 5 & 19 May 2013 as part of Brighton Fringe Festival. The show had a highly successful season in London's West End at the Trafalgar Studios as well as Camden Fringe and it's sell out run at the 2010 Edinburgh Festival Fringe where it received rave 5* reviews. It is a celebration of Streisand's vast career and musical achievements with songs from Broadway to Pop and Jazz all of which have been made famous by the star during her career.
Streisand - The Main Event comes to Latest Music Bar on Sunday 5 & 19 May 2013 as part of Brighton Fringe Festival. The show had a highly successful season in London's West End at the Trafalgar Studios as well as Camden Fringe and it's sell out run at the 2010 Edinburgh Festival Fringe where it received rave 5* reviews. It is a celebration of Streisand's vast career and musical achievements with songs from Broadway to Pop and Jazz all of which have been made famous by the star during her career.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center presented the 40th Chaplin Award honoring Academy Award-winner Barbra Streisand yesterday at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. The celebration in honor of the international film legend's groundbreaking career featured musical performances and film and interview clips culminating in the presentation of The Chaplin Award by President Bill Clinton. View photos of the arrivals below!
BIO. presents Citizen Hearst, a new documentary exploring the story of William Randolph Hearst and one of America's best-known companies. The compelling and dramatic story premieres tonight, April 23 at 8PM ET.
Donna Karan celebrated 'Fashion for Haiti: One Million Hearts' in collaboration with Urban Zen, the Council of Fashion Designers of America and eBay last week. Almost 150 CFDA members, including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Nicole Miller, personalized papier mâché hearts created by Haiti locals, that will be auctioned on eBay from April 22 to May 2. Sales from the hearts will benefit Urban Zen Foundation and their efforts to support Haitian artisans.
They challenged us, riveted us, entertained us, made us laugh, cheer, cry and believe and National Geographic Channel announced today that the names that defined a generation will appear in the revolutionary miniseries, The '80s: The Decade That Made Us, narrated by Emmy-nominated actor and '80s icon Rob Lowe.