Beauty in Review. DIOR Beauty at Cannes!

Cannes isn’t just a great festival for films. It's a festival for the 'who's who' in glam and beauty. This year at Cannes Film Festival the glamorous looks were sleek and defined. Makeup Artist Jacques Audiard for Dior Cosmetics created the looks for  Monica Bellucci for  premiere “A Prophet” and Hillary Swank's lustrous look for “Looking For …

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Designer News. Christian Lacroix in Financial Trouble

Christian LaCroix 'La Croix sweetie, La Croix.' Eddie from "Absolutely Fabulous" Not immune to the economy and luxury spending nosedive, Christian LaCroix SNC has sought court protection from its creditors. According to WWD, the Paris-based fashion house filed a petition with the commercial court yesterday, reflecting the vulnerability of wholesale-dependent brands amid the sharp downturn …

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Bling News. Gianfranco Ferré to Launch Jewelry Line

Finally some good news for embattled IT Holding SpA. Gianfranco Ferré, one of the labels it owns, is set to launch a jewelry line in partnership with Damiani. The women’s jewelry collection in gold or silver, with diamonds and other gemstones, will premiere on  the runway in September as part of the spring women’s ready-to-wear …

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Closing Arguments Made in Forever 21 vs. Trovata Case

Some of the disputed items in the lawsuit-the top row is Forever 21, the bottom row is Trovata The closing arguments were made late last week to the federal jury involved in the suit between uber-cheap retailer Forever 21 and California-based clothing line Trovata. The District Court case has been unfolding since early May and …

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