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Baccarat appoints its first creative director
Oct 16th
Baccarat perseveres with its new strategy, now welcoming its first permanent artistic director to the company. The post was created for James Taffin de Givenchy, a nephew of Hubert de Givenchy, a French expatriot living in New York with his own brand of jewelery called Taffin. It is the second More >
Kazakhstan gets first Saks Fifth Avenue store
Oct 16th
NEW YORK – Saks Inc opened its first Saks Fifth Avenue store in Kazakhstan on Sunday, as the retailer seeks to tap a growing appetite for luxury in emerging markets.
The tri-level, 91,000-square-foot (8,450-square-meter) store is located in the Esentai Shopping Mall, the first of its kind in Kazakhstan, Saks More >
Target to Launch First Ever Shoppable Web Series
Oct 15th
Written by Ashley – Flagler College
A short preview of Target’s upcoming Web series.Target is well-known for their creative and innovative marketing strategies, but now they’re taking it to a whole new level by introducing the first ever “shoppable” Web series as part of their fall campaign.
Called “Falling for You,” More >
Saint Laurent new store concept takes first steps
Sep 27th
The architectural concept of Hedi Slimane is ready. The house confirmed later last week through an interview in Women’s Wear Daily along with photos. Black and white marble butts up against raw concrete and gold and chrome-edged mirrors playfully refract the space under industrial neon lights and a steel ceiling. More >
Film ‘Barfi’ mints Rs. 58 crore in first week
Sep 24th
After registering a powerful box office collection in its opening weekend, Anurag Basu’s “Barfi!” has continued a successful run in the country. The Ranbir Kapoor-starrer has managed to earn Rs.58.6 crore in its first week.
The movie, released Sep 14, was made at a budget of Rs.30 crore.
It minted Rs.34.6 crore More >
‘Dhoom 3? first Bollywood film to release in IMAX
Sep 23rd
Yash Raj Films’ (YRF) much-awaited “Dhoom 3? will be the first Bollywood film to be released in IMAX theatres, after being digitally re-mastered in the IMAX format, it was announced here Friday.
The third instalment of the popular action-adventure “Dhoom” franchise will release in IMAX theatres, known for high-end digital projection and More >
Fast Retailing plans to open first Uniqlo store in Australia
Sep 18th
TOKYO, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Japan’s Fast Retailing Co Ltd said on Tuesday that it plans to open its first Uniqlo clothing store in Australia in the year ending August 2014 as the apparel retailer continues to expand across Asia.
Asia’s top clothing store operator said it would set up More >
MM6 urban, accessible in first NY runway show
Sep 10th
NEW YORK – The young, urban and uninhibited MM6, an international label from Paris fashion house Maison Martin Margiela held an intimate show this weekend, its first ever at New York’s Fashion Week. MM6 Maison Martin Margiela – SS 2013 / Photo: Pixel Formula
Launched in 1997, MM6 is “a little More >
Aamir Khan on Time cover as India’s ‘first superstar-activist’
Sep 2nd
Aamir Khan’s hugely successful TV show “Satyamev Jayate”, that focusing on burning issues facing India and ways of tackling them, has landed him on the cover of prestigious Time magazine as India’s “first superstar-activist.”
“He’s breaking the Bollywood mold by tackling India’s social evils. Can one actor change a nation?” asks More >
Club Monaco sets up first stores in Europe
Sep 1st
After its arrival in Europe in autumn 2011, exclusively at Galeries Lafayette in Paris and in department stores in six other countries, Club Monaco is now ready to move on to the second phase of its expansion in Europe. In France, its womenswear collections have been available since this summer More >
H&M to open first store in South America in 2013
Sep 1st
The fast-expanding Swedish budget fashion retailer said on Wednesday it would open its first shop in South America in the first half of 2013, in Santiago, Chile.
“It is our first step into the Southern hemisphere, and we see great potential for further expansion in this fashion conscious region,” H&M More >
Scotch & Soda opens its first two London stores
Sep 1st
Scotch & Soda takes it to the next level in the United Kingdom. Already distributed in more than 200 multi-brand stores across the country, the eclectic Dutch brand has just acquired its first two own retail stores in London. As announced by Cushman & Wakefield, which handled the transaction, the More >
Richemont flags jump in first half profit
Aug 9th
Luxury goods maker Richemont said strong sales growth would boost its half-year profit by up to 40 percent, much more than analysts had expected, helped by demand from emerging markets and sales to Asian shoppers visiting Europe.
The Swiss-listed maker of IWC watches and Cartier jewellery said on Monday that More >
Rag & Bone hires Kate Moss for its first ad campaign
Aug 8th
It’s taken ten years for Rag & Bone’s first ad campaign to see the light of day. The New York-based label has even hired Kate Moss as the face of its womenswear campaign, which will appear in the global press throughout the summer. Just like Kate Moss, who for the More >
Richemont flags jump in first half profit
Aug 8th
Luxury goods maker Richemont said strong sales growth would boost its half-year profit by up to 40 percent, much more than analysts had expected, helped by demand from emerging markets and sales to Asian shoppers visiting Europe.
The Swiss-listed maker of IWC watches and Cartier jewellery said on Monday that More >
First Look at Banana Republic’s ‘Anna Karenina’ Collection
Aug 7th
Written by Ashley – Flagler College
Last month, we told you about retailer Banana Republic‘s plan to launch a collection inspired by the upcoming film Anna Karenina and now we have photos of the collection!
In clase you need a recap, the 56 piece capsule collection will include men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, priced More >
Rag & Bone hires Kate Moss for its first ad campaign
Aug 6th
…Taylor and Rag & Bone featured anoraks, and Rebecca Minkoff, Yigal Azrouel, Tibi, and Charlotte Ronson were among the labels to show relaxed trousers, while the use of bright colors was widespread, with yellow…
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Victoria’s Secret’s first European store to finally open this Tuesday
Jul 23rd
The saga of the Victoria’s Secret’s store openings in London isn’t over yet. After announcing that they wouldn’t be ready in time for the Olympic Games, which the Limited Brands company wanted to coincide with to add more of a fanfare to its arrival in Europe, the label has just More >
Bollywood’s first superstar, Rajesh Khanna’s filmography
Jul 22nd
BollywoodWorld.com, Bollywood’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna, who charmed audiences with hits like “Aradhana”, “Do Raaste” and “Amar Prem” in the 1970s, died Wednesday afternoon after prolonged illness.
He passed away at his residence here. He was 69.
Fondly known as Kaka, Khanna worked in about 160 films including. Here is his More >
Rajesh Khanna, Bollywood’s first superstar, dies aged 69
Jul 22nd
Rajesh Khanna, who epitomised superstardom in Hindi cinema in the 1970s with such immortals as “Anand”, “Kati Patang” and “Aradhana”, left for a “nice and heavenly place” Wednesday morning, his son-in-law and actor Akshay Kumar announced. He was 69.
Rajesh, Bollywood’s first superstar and perhaps the only one to have reached More >
Outfits Under $100: 5 Frugal First Date Looks
Jul 22nd
Written by Caitlyn – FIDM
Photo CreditFor those of us in single-girl shoes, summertime is the perfect season to go out with new people. A first date can be intimidating enough, but planning a first date outfit can be a feat in itself. Locations and activities, shoes and height issues, comfort, More >
Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Oh My God’ first look unveiled
Jul 2nd
Akshay Kumar plays the modern day Lord Krishna in his forthcoming film “Oh My God” and its first poster shows the star riding a motorcycle through the clouds with a bright colourful sky in the background.
After taking audiences on a laughter ride in “Hera Pheri”, Akshay has teamed up with More >
Prada profits double in first quarter
Jun 9th
Italian fashion group Prada said Thursday that its profits more than doubled in the first quarter thanks to sales in Europe and Asia but added that it was staying cautious on the economic outlook. Prada on Avenue Montaigne, Paris / Photo: Prada
Net profits at the Milan-based group, which listed on More >
Ulta Beauty first quarter beats Street estimates
Jun 9th
Beauty products retailer Ulta Beauty posted first-quarter results that beat Wall Street estimates, boosted by strong sales and higher margins, and forecast a current quarter profit above analysts’ estimates. Ulta Beauty
For the second quarter, the retailer, which has regularly beaten estimates for over two years, expects to earn 49 to More >
Adidas by Stella McCartney: a first store in London
May 30th
The very first Adidas by Stella McCartney store opened its doors on Saturday 26th May on London’s Fulham Road. With just two months to go before the Olympic Games start, the opening of the store – 800 square feet spread over two floors and designed by architects APA (London) – More >
Marks & Spencer posts first profit fall in 3 years
May 26th
LONDON – Bellwether British retailer Marks & Spencer posted a 1.2 percent fall in full-year underlying profit, its first decline in three years, as even its relatively older and more affluent customers were touched by the economic downturn. Marks & Spencer’s Basingstoke store / Photo: Marks & Spencer
Britain’s biggest clothing More >
Columbia Sportswear under the weather in first quarter
May 8th
It hasn’t been a good winter for the outdoor sector. Too mild – and Columbia Sportswear has felt the direct effects of such an unfavourable climate for its business. The group has published stable net sales on an international scale, at $333 million (€251 million). But closer inspection reveals that, More >
First Look: The Webster at Target
Apr 21st
Written by Ashley – Flagler College
Way back in January, we announced Target would be expanding and revamping their designer collaborations brand, which evolved into a new concept called The Shops at Target, where stores will carry rotating in-store ‘shops.’ The shops will include limited-edition specialty items that encompass everything from fashion and home goods More >
First Look at Alberta Ferretti for Macy’s Impulse
Mar 28th
Written by Ashley – Flagler College
Two looks from Alberta Ferretti for Macy’s Impulse | Courtesy of Macy’sDepartment store Macy’s has teamed up with Italian designer Alberta Ferretti for the store’s latest Impulse collection, which features designer-made goods without the sky-high price tags.
Alberta Ferretti for Macy’s Impulse will include everything from floor-length dresses More >
KK’s first album Pal is his favourite, still
Mar 23rd
It was over a decade that Bollywood’s much loved playback singer, KK got everyone mesmerised with his first solo album ‘Pal’, which of course became a huge hit. And though he has traversed a long and glorious musical stretch since then, he still considers the touching track Pal (from his More >
Isha Koppikar?s back to her first love
Mar 20th
Isha Koppikar may not be that visible on the big screen but the actor is making sure that she has her hands full. Only some time back, Isha had decided to learn more about the hospitality business and even took off to do a course on the same. Now she’s More >
Oprah Winfrey first to interview Whitney Houstons daughter
Mar 18th
Oprah Winfrey interviewed Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina on Friday for a special episode of her show Oprah’s Next Chapter which will screen on her OWN network.
Winfrey, 58, also spoke to Houston’s sister-in-law and manager Patricia and the late singer’s brother Gary for the one-hour special which will air on Sunday, March More >
Riteish Deshmukh goes back to his first love!
Mar 18th
It’s a known fact that actor Riteish Deshmukh, apart from being a funny man on screen is also an architecture. So, it didn’t come as a surprise when Riteish showed off his architectural skills while shooting for his upcoming film.
Riteish was shooting for Kya Super Kool Hain Hum, the sequel More >
Gurmeet-Debina celebrate first wedding anniversary
Feb 25th
Angad Hasija and Rahul Raj Singh
Gurmeet Chaudhary and Debina Bonnerjee celebrated their first wedding anniversary at a suburban restaurant. A choreographed act by the lovey-dovey couple had all their friends cheering as some pals also joined in with performances to celebrate their love.
A cake was cut as the likes of More >
