French Press | Fragrance Fears, Lacroix’s Plans for Schiap, Lancel’s New CEO, Brazilian Luxe
Perfume Factory in Grasse | Source: My Fashion JarBoF distills recent fashion stories from the French media.
Perfume Factory in Grasse | Source: My Fashion JarLacroix to Design Couture Collection for Schiaparelli
Christian Lacroix | Photo: Christophe RouéPARIS, France — Ever since fashion entrepreneur Diego Della Valle acquired the rights to couturier Elsa Schiaparelli’s name in 2007, the fashion world has waited with bated breath for news of the label’s relaunch, which was formally confirmed last year. Today, following speculation in Women’s Wear Daily that Marco Zanini, creative director of Rochas, would be tapped as creative director, Schiaparelli revealed that the French
Lacroix’s next move, Hugo Boss optimism, Ethical fashion’s impact, Pose raises funds, Katie Hillier’s secrets
La Source by Anne Deniau | Source: NY TimesWhat Christian Lacroix Did Next (NY Times) “‘This is my couture,’ says Christian Lacroix, before his latest creations took to the stage in “La Source,” a magical realist ballet created in the 19th century and rarely seen since then. These fantastical costumes, mixing folkloric outfits with diaphanous pastel dresses, scattered with sparkling crystal, are for just one among a series of theatrical events across Europe that Mr. Lacroix
Joys of journalism, Impact of Egypt crisis, UK’s Chinese appeal, Lacroix’s fairytales and furniture, The Leifsdottir story
Daisy Lowe on the cover of the March 2011 ASOS Magazine | Source: ASOSOnline retailers discover the joy of journalism (FT) “‘Mail-out magazines are a great way to create a shop floor for online retailers when they don’t have a physical space… Journalists have a different skill set. They know how to engage the readers, and engage communities of readers.’” Egypt crisis has effects on luxury market (CPP Luxury) “The current ongoing turmoil in Egypt has brought a
BoF Exclusive | Getting The Luxury Fashion Business Model Right
Elle Macpherson at Louis Vuitton A/W 2010 | Source: FashionisingToday, BoF exclusively brings you Savigny Partners’ blow-by-blow analysis of the rapidly shifting luxury fashion business model which is undergoing transformation due to underlying shifts in consumer values, technology and globalisation LONDON, United Kingdom — Luxury fashion is a very exciting business which can generate substantial returns if you get the formula right. Not only is there the ability to charge up to ten times
