For the 70th anniversary of the Gucci Store in Rome an exclusive Heritage bag collection with Renaissance print was made. Frida Giannini (the Gucci creative director) said
“This classic design perfectly lends itself to the spirit of Rome — traditional with a modern spirit.”
And she also reedited a print called 1950s Postcard (a stylized image [...]
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Gucci Facelift For 70th Anniversary in Rome
February 7th, 2008 by kpriss — Art & Deco, Bags, Designers, Watches
DKNY Pro Bicycles Campaign Ended Unsuccessfully
Fin January, the Marketing department over at Donna Karan New York decided to take the streets by two wheels. The New York City Department of Transportation and DKNY partnered in trying to promote biking as alternative mode of transportation.
Spotted in New York were the chained orange bikes with DKNY.com logos on. The locals reaction was, [...]
February 4th, 2008 by kpriss — Designers, Issues, Sports
Gucci Loves New York Campaign Fashionable Paper Cups
Part of the Gucci’s love of New York campaign, an ode to the city where Gucci first opened its doors in 1953 and meant to promote the world’s largest flagship store at 725 Fifth Avenue opening in February is yet another product besides scarves and handbags.
The Gucci Paper Coffee Cup will be distributed to 150 [...]
February 3rd, 2008 by kpriss — Accessories, Designers
Marc Jacobs And Louis Vuitton Screening
Loic Pringent’s documentary “Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton” at the Tribeca Grand Hotel was the opportunity to make celebrities wear their soirée gowns and discuss around Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, his talent, his passion for cereal bars (shoes, handbags, whatever).
What I cannot really understand is why this documentary will be shown on the Sundance Channel. [...]
February 3rd, 2008 by kpriss — Celebrities, Designers
Karl Lagerfeld to Become a Steiff Teddy Bear
Now this is an example of disturbing news! Steiff, the worldwide renowned teddy bear German producer is set to transform Karl Lagerfeld into one cuddly bear!
Because I barely dare to imagine a stuffed plush teddy bear with dark sunglasses and a Chanel attitude, I just hope my kids won’t let eyes on that particular teddy [...]
February 1st, 2008 by kpriss — Designers
Christian Lacroix Signes History of Fashion Exhibition
Le Musée de la Mode from Paris is hosting until the 20th of April an important event for fashion – “Histoires de Mode”. It’s Christian Lacroix who put together the result of two years of research in over 150 years of style.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, it’s always important knowing where you’re coming [...]
January 31st, 2008 by kpriss — Art & Deco, Designers
Chanel Sport Collection 2008 Ad Campaign
Sport equals tradition chez Chanel. Remember Coco Chanel saying
“I invented sport suits for me. Not because other women were playing sports, but because I was playing them.”
After breaking trough with Chanel Ski and Chanel Bike, this summer it all seems to turn autour tennis.
Though it’s expected to find cycling outfits and/or accessories, this first [...]
January 30th, 2008 by kpriss — Designers, Luxury, Sports
Swarovski’s Unbridaled: The Marriage of Tradition and Avant-Garde
The 25th and 26th of January, a very haute-couture event took place at the l’Hotel de la Monnaie. This special event was occasioned by Swarovski and it was all about marriage. Even if you’re a skeptical, I recommend you take interest in this exhibition because it’s all about fashion first of all.
“Crystallized” is the new [...]
January 29th, 2008 by kpriss — Accessories, Designers, Dresses, Jewellery, Luxury












