Archive for November, 2008

Have a Tatoo Heart this Season

Rihanna is the new face of the 2008 Gucci UNICEF Campaign called “Tattoo Heart.” The campaign will have special-edition Gucci products bearing a tattoo-style heart motif, with 25 percent of sales to be donated to UNICEF program that supports children affected with HIV/AIDS in Africa.

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Posted by Joelle in Fashion, Shopping

Boho is Dead, Long Live Foho

Unless you’ve been living in a country sadly devoid of a fashion sense, it’ll come as no surprise to you to hear that the Boho look is dead. The term Foho, represents the origins and influence of the trend; it’s origins in the Boho look, and the heavy influence of folk culture.

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Posted by Joelle in Exhibitions, Fashion, Milan

Luxury Goes Online

Though consumers are slowing their spending, when the global economy stabilizes, luxury online retailers may be the first to benefit. Luxury goods companies cater to the growing number of ultra-affluent shoppers who prefer to buy their Dolce & Gabbana dresses, Louis Vuitton handbags and Hermès ties online. See why.

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Posted by Joelle in Lifestyle, Luxury, Trends

Secret Black Diamonds Catwalk

The annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show kicked off on last week starring a host of angel-winged supermodels at the newly renovated Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Heidi Klum led the glamorous event and Adriana Lima wowed in a $5 million Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra, encrusted with rubies and black and white diamonds - Check out all the glitz!

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Posted by Joelle in Exhibitions, Fashion, Luxury, Miami

The Travel Photographer

As Oscar Wilde once said: “Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.” It’s been a few months that I have been trying to meet with Tewfic El-Sawy. When he’s in London, I am in Bombay, when he’s in New York I am in Brussels, when he’s in Brussels I am in Brazil.

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Posted by Joelle in Art, Photography, Profiles, Travel

Contemporary Art Brunch Buzz

“Prices of all assets have fallen — stocks, gold, oil, real estate — and it would be unrealistic to expect works of art to be immune to the market’s pressures,” said Marc Porter, president of Christie’s in America. Sunday morning, I went to check the art and the mood at Sotheby’s and Christie’s auction houses.The best place to sip a Mimosa while observing dealers, collectors, and hear the public buzz.

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Posted by Joelle in Art, New York

Is Madonna the next Face of Louis Vuitton?

Madonna might be the face of Louis Vuitton’s spring 2009 campaign, Style.com reports. Rumor has it the ads have already been shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. See the pictures of her latest world tour.

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Posted by Joelle in Luxury, Marketing

Louis Vuitton Wrapped Up in Murakami

This holiday season Louis Vuitton’s flagship store is getting ‘wrapped up’ in vinyl display of Murakami’s iconic Monogram Multicolore print. Check out the “Bag Bar” after the jump…

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Posted by Joelle in Art, New York, Shopping

Cobalt Blue Art Fragrance

Wode is a new fragrance from British design team Boudicca that’s been under production for nearly a decade and was officially launched at the Frieze Art Fair. Besides a spray paint-like container, the subtle vintage notes include juniper berry, hemlock, raw opium, amber and tuberose absolute. Watch the interview.

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Posted by Joelle in Art, London