Athletic apparel company Pearl Izumi has pulled an ad that insinuated a new shoe design would enable dog owners to run their companions to death. The print ad says in part: "This undeniable smoothness translates into less work for your legs, so you get into your zone faster and feel like you could stay there forever. Sure not everyone will appreciate your increased efficiency, but, ironically, not everyone was born to." By "everyone," the company meant man's best friend — above the text

British fashion label Basso & Brooke has announced the launch of Basso & Brooke Studio, a menswear line featuring casual men's apparel and accessories. Helmed by design duo Bruno Basso and Christopher Brooke, the former Fashion Fringe winner’s have been on a bit of a hiatus as of late, and now we know why, as their new menswear line has taken more than 18-months to develop. "Menswear is a natural progression for our label and since the very beginning is something that has been requeste

The Venice Film Festival saw the screening of Miu Miu's short films called Women's Tales. The creative platform for Miuccia Prada's films places the female perspective at the heart of the film journey, and uses fashion to explore political ideas and as a way to express creativity in narration. Miu Miu teamed up with Palestinian actress and filmmaker Hiam Abbass and African-American director Ava DuVernay for the last two installments. At the screening British actresses including Freida Pinto, Mi

Savigny Luxury Index August 2013 | Source: Savigny Partners Despite a string of positive results announcements, the Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") lost 0.9 percent in August, nevertheless outperforming the MSCI World Index ("MSCI") by close to one percentage point, as markets shuddered at the prospect of foreign intervention in the Syrian conflict. Big news ? Hermès, Ferragamo, Brunello Cuccinelli, Tiffany, Tod’s and Michael Kors all announced strong quarters/semesters. Hermès is looking to

David Beckham for H&M | Source: H&M Your grandfather called them his longjohns. At Hennes & Mauritz AB these days, they're trousers. The Swedish retailer, which typically takes inspiration from the catwalk, today is introducing a new menswear line that pays homage to the company’s history. H&M dusted off material from Mauritz Widforss, one of its two predecessor companies, to create the "Mauritz Archive," a collection that includes $39.95 long underwear meant to be worn by to

Two of the three families that founded Etam Développement group – Milchior and Tarica families – have launched a buyback program to take over the whole company. The Milchior-Tarica tandem is offering minor stakeholders 23 euros per share, aimed to gain control over the 18 percent of the company that remains in the hands of these shareholders. The Milchior and Tarica families, which in total hold the 67.89 percent of the lingerie group, have joined forces to launch a bid to take over the company

Japanese high street retailer Uniqlo, which operates in the UK, France and Russia in Europe, is to open its first flagship store in Germany in spring 2014. The chain, part of Fast Retailing that also includes Comptoir des Cotonniers, Helmut Lang, Princesse tam.tam, Theory and J Brand, will open in Berlin’s popular Tauentzienstrasse shopping area, which is home to many international fashion and lifestyle brands. First established in Japan in 1984, Uniqlo currently has more than 1,200 stores in

Italian shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo has closed the first half of the year with a net profit growth of 81 percent to 81 million euros. The luxury fashion and accessories group has benefited from the sale of the stake in the company ZeFer, as well as from the restructuring of its deals with distribution partners for the Asian markets. Luxury shoe and clothing brand Salvatore Ferragamo SpA (SFER.MI) said Thursday first-half net profit climbed 81 percent compared with the same period a year ago,

Functional fiber artisan, Lucy Chapman, of Rosy Toes Designs, in association with The Artisan Group, will participate in an invitation-only luxury celebrity gift lounge hosted by GBK Productions on September 6-7, 2013 at an exclusive location in New York, in honor of The 2013 New York Fashion Week. Lucy Chapman specializes in creating practical and luxurious fiber art from natural fibers and repurposed materials. Rosy Toes Designs offers eco friendly felted messenger bags, pouches, scarves, h

Anushree Reddy presented a dramatic and feminine collection titled ‘Tantrum Bride’ at the Tata Nano Talent Box during Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013. In a kaleidoscope of colours, inspired by the various moods of a bride-to-be, the shades ranged from blush pinks, calming blues, edgy greens and perky oranges. Fabrics were a luxurious range of nets, Chanderis, silks and Banaras that helped accentuate the flowing, graceful and luxurious silhouettes, which seemed to flaunt an ethereal,