Tag: louis-vuitton
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Lanvin hires Bouchra Jarrar to replace Elbaz as designer
By Astrid Wendlandt PARIS (Reuters) – Lanvin has hired Bouchra Jarrar as its new designer five months after the abrupt dismissal of Alber Elbaz caused uncertainty about the future of France's oldest fashion house. Paris-born of Moroccan descent, Jarrar, 45, is known for her black and white neo-classic outfits and feminine tuxedo jackets. Previously, Jarrar…
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Six memorable looks from Paris fashion week
Saint Laurent went full-throttle killer miniskirt glam, but the decade was also there in the hugely influential Vetements and Balenciago shows, Kenzo, Veronique Leroy, Maison Margiela, Lanvin and Giambattista Valli. Loewe, Louis Vuitton and Taiwanese star Shiatzy Chen all went for black leather bustiers, with the last two pairing them with skinhead and dominatrix boots…
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Bold, colourful prints kick off Paris Fashion Week
After fashion weeks in New York, London and Milan, Paris stepped onto the seasonal catwalk on Tuesday, with Dutch designer Liselore Frowijn among the first to present her fall collection in the French capital. Paris, home to world-renowned luxury brands such as Chanel, Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton, hosts nine days of catwalk shows and…
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Plunging necklines and camera-ready pouts on Oscar red carpet
The world's most watched stretch of red carpet seized the spotlight in Hollywood on Sunday, as a dazzling parade of stars in luxurious gowns, glittering sequins, and daring necklines strutted and twirled on their way into the Academy Awards. A pale yellow Louis Vuitton gown adorned with silver paillettes was one of the first looks…
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Instagram’s must-follow designers for Paris Fashion Week
Following ready-to-wear designers and fashion houses on social media is a fabulous way to take in Paris Fashion Week. The creative director of women's collections at Louis Vuitton often post shots of campaigns and catwalk shows (among other things) to his Instagram account. As well as being treated to pictures of Vuitton's new collection, his…
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Chinese shoppers in South Korea shun luxury for local brands
By Minwoo Park and Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – Chinese visitors to South Korea are buying less from global luxury mainstays like Louis Vuitton and Chanel in favor of cheaper homegrown brands, as young, independent travelers make up a bigger share of tourists. Lured by the “Korean Wave” of culture exports, from soap operas and…
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Fashion designer, miniskirt pioneer Courreges dies aged 92
PARIS (AP) — Fashion officials say French designer Andre Courreges, who laid claim to the invention of the 1960s miniskirt, has died at the age of 92.
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Léa Seydoux set to be new face of Louis Vuitton
WWD magazine reports that Louis Vuitton has chosen French actress Léa Seydoux to be the face of its brand.
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Louis Vuitton casts ‘Final Fantasy’ character for Spring 2016 campaign
Lightning from the “Final Fantasy” game series stars in the latest campaign by Louis Vuitton's creative director Nicolas Ghesquière.