21 March, 2013
“Hermès International SCA, the French maker of Kelly bags and silk scarves, reported 2012 earnings that exceeded analysts’ estimates as Asian demand soared and proposed a dividend of 2.50 euros a share.”
“Despite the explosive growth of China’s digital space and e-commerce market, the new Fashion supplement to L2 Think Tank‘s Digital IQ Index: China report finds that most Fashion brands remain slow to adapt to the changing tides of Chinese luxury consumption.”
“Ever heard of Au Départ? How about Belber or Herbert Levine? You will soon. Believe it or not, they’re all quite old. And primed for a renaissance under the gentle wake-up call of French entrepreneur Arnaud de Lummen. He calls them his sleeping beauties.”
“This is going to be a big year for Mr. Alaïa. In September, the Musée Galliera in Paris will reopen after a renovation with an Alaïa retrospective. Olivier Saillard, the director of the museum, is the curator.”
“Former Gap creative director Patrick Robinson is the new A/X Armani Exchange creative director. The designer will oversee a wide range of areas, from product development to marketing creative direction.”
“Beyonce has partnered with H&M for summer. The singer stars in the Swedish retailer’s new campaign, modelling pieces inspired by her individual style. The singer also gave “personal input on the pieces seen in the campaign”, confirmed a representative for the brand.”
“‘Have you ever seen the body?’ Tom Ford, the designer, said by telephone from London, referring to a broad-shouldered, narrow-hipped physique that might represent the universal standard for male models. He was talking about Justin Timberlake.”
“Keeping it in the family is a priority for the Missoni clan, Pippa Small and her artistic sister, and Giovanna and Sara Battaglia.”
