Caroline Issa draws on travels for LK Bennett capsule collection

Caroline Issa for LK Bennett | Source: LK Bennett

Canadian fashion editor Caroline Issa has teamed up with London brand L.K.Bennett for a capsule collection.

Issa famously once swapped finance for fashion, and has now added another string to her bow with a shoes and accessories capsule collection designed in collaboration with British luxury brand L.K.Bennett. 

The collection, which hits stores on February 19, features plenty of bright colors embellishing

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Spring/Summer 2013 | The Season That Was

Hedi Slimane versus Raf Simons, as see by the fashion media | Source: WWD, BoF, IHT and The Cut

LONDON, United Kingdom — Whereas previous fashion seasons were dominated by designer departures, meltdowns and final exits, this season the narrative focused on two of the fashion world’s most celebrated designers, Raf Simons and Hedi Slimane, and their respective ready-to-wear debuts at two of the industry’s most important houses, Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent. On the first day of Paris Fashion Week, BoF ran

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Digital Scorecard | Jimmy Choo 24:7 Stylemakers

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LONDON, United Kingdom – By now, social media marketing has become de rigueur for luxury and fashion brands looking to engage end consumers. And indeed, more and more luxury brands are following in the footsteps of first movers and building community-oriented experiences that allow fans to upload their own content which (once carefully curated) can be shared across these sites and the wider social web, earning attention in a way

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Dubai’s new draw, Hermès rises, Online recipes, Collette Dinnigan prize, Who’s that girl?

Dior store Dubai UAE | Source: CPP Luxury

Dubai Finesses Ease of Luxury Shopping for Chinese (NY Times) “Chinese shoppers, rare birds not long ago, are flocking to Dubai’s malls. Up to 25 percent of luxury goods sold in Mall of the Emirates are purchased by Chinese tourists… ‘So now, it’s about how we market to them,’ Mr. Malas said. ‘For example, many stores are hiring Chinese speakers dedicated to these consumers.’ Dior had two Chinese

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