The Life of a Style Icon: Daphne Guiness Exhibit Opens at The Museum at FIT

With the enormous success of the Alexander McQueen exhibition on display at the Met, chronicling the game changing contributions the late designer made to the fashion world, fashion exhibits may be making new strides as culturally relevant experiences. At least that what we’re hoping for from The Museum at FIT’s latest exhibit, featuring one of …

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Legally Yours. Givenchy Slams BCBG with Handbag Lawsuit

  Givenchy's Nightingale handbag The bag wars are indeed an ugly game. Luxury house Givenchy filed a federal lawsuit against BCBG Max Azria Group Inc., alleging that its Nightingale bag, retailing for $2,175, is the object of trade dress infringement by contemporary line BCBGeneration’s Rembrandt bag, which retailed for $118 (but is no longer available …

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Beauty Buzz. Estée Lauder Names Tom Pecheux Creative Director

There's some great news in the makeup world today! Today, the Estée Lauder Companies named world-renowed makeup artist Tom Pecheux, Creative Makeup Director of Estée Lauder. Pecheux, is a favorite makeup artist to top photographers, stylist and fashion editors around the world. Pecheux will help set the artistic direction for the next generation of Estée Lauder makeup.  "We are incredibly …

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Givenchy Plans Capsule Collection Called Redux.

A look from Givenchy's capsule collection Redux Luxury goods conglomerate LVMH has posted less net profit losses than its rival investing companies throughout the recession. The reason may be, in part, due to the holding company's Louis Vuitton brand showing virtually no dips in sales. But it also seems to be because LVMH understands that …

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