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Swarovski acquires all of Signity
...stribute and market precision-cut genuine and created gemstones.As of Nov. 1, Swarovski will control 100 percent of Signity, including Golay's assets associated with the production and development operations for synthetic stones and marcasite.Swarovski hopes the acquisition will improve its position in the cubic zirconia market and strengthen its market share in premium-cut genuine and synthetic g... |
Agyness Deyn wears cut-off jean shorts
Agyness Deyn wears cut-off jean shorts and a very thin t-shirt as she does some shopping in the East Village July 29, 2009.Agyness Deyn wears cut-off jean shorts and a very thin t-shirt as she does some shopping in the East Village July 29, 2009. |
Sweden's Princess Madeleine to marry
European paparazzi - the blue-eyed, blonde-haired princess is a regular feature on the pages of society and gossip magazines.In 2006, she graduated from the University of Stockholm with a degree in History of Art.That same year, the young princess interned at UNICEF's headquarters in New York before embarking upon a masters degree in Organization and Leadership back at the University of Stockholm.... |
Jeweler shows Passion for charitable cause
...s opposed to the normal round cut of 57 facets, the press release states.Because of this, Bleser said Passion cut stones are able to outshine diamonds that cost two or three times as much.During the event, patrons will have a chance to win a pair of Passion cut diamond earrings by describing their passion in 200 words or less. Submissions can be posted on Northeastern Fine Jewelry's Facebook page ... |
Report: Luxury groups set to hunker down
...s of recovery.Luxury goods executives told the Reuters Global Luxury Summit this week they were doing their best to preserve cash and cut costs, delaying store openings and cutting advertising.It will probably take longer than first thought to reverse negative trends as consumers feel uncomfortable spending $40,000 on a Chopard watch or $400,000 on a Lamborghini while thousands are losing their jo... |
Ms Wikstrom becomes CEO of Richemont Fashion & Accessories Biz
... (Marty) Wikstrom as Chief Executive Officer of the Group's Fashion and Accessories Businesses with immediate effect. Ms. Wikstrom's principal area of responsibility will be Richemont's Alfred Dunhill, Lancel, Chloé, Azzedine Aläia and Shanghai Tang Maisons. She will be based in London and will report to Johann Rupert, Richemont's Executive Chairman.Commenting on Ms. Wikstrom's appointment, Johann... |
Film icon Paul Newman joins Conn. Hall of Fame
...ng actor and longtime Connecticut resident Paul Newman has joined fellow actor Katharine Hepburn, humorist Mark Twain and baseball great Jackie Robinson in the Connecticut Hall of Fame.Newman was inducted posthumously Thursday at the state Capitol, where the longtime Westport resident was remembered for his award-winning acting career and wide array of philanthropic works.Newman, who died in Septe... |
Fashion retailers cutting costs & inventory amid economy crisis
...hinner.”Fashion retailers are cutting their inventory after having to massively mark down prices on extra merchandise over the past year. And because retailers are making drastic changes, Videtic warns that consumers should not expect the same deals that have been prominent.“[Retailers] kind of trained us over the last six months to not buy full price, because it’s going to get marked down. All th... |
Montblanc says thanks to moms, gives back to kids
...er features a brilliant, full-cut diamond.New York--Montblanc is celebrating Mother's Day this year with a special-edition necklace that will benefit children's charities.The "Precious Heart" necklace features a sterling silver chain and heart-shaped pendant embellished with a brilliant, full-cut diamond and an outline of the brand's iconic star pattern.A portion of proceeds from sales of the neck... |
US jobless rate hits 9.4% in May while layoffs slow
...layoffs eased, with employers cutting 345,000 jobs, the fewest since September.Job postings board is shown at Central City Concern Thursday, June, 4, 2009, in Portland, Ore. With companies in no mood to hire, the unemployment rate jumped to 9.4 percent in May, the highest in more than 25 years.The much smaller-than-expected reduction in payroll jobs, reported by the Labor Department on Friday, add... |
Claire's promotes James Conroy to Corporate President
... highest ranking corporate executive, Jim will continue to report to Gene Kahn, CEO.In his expanded role, Jim will now supervise the management of the Corporate Merchandise function which has responsibility for global merchandise concept, product development, and supply chain. Corporate Merchandise encompasses the areas of fashion, trend and product innovation; product design and development; and ... |
Plus size teenagers look cute in Always For Me Chic Junior
...r teens who simply can't find cute styles in their size," says Barone. "Moms love these suits too, because they offer quality, value, and a measure of modesty. Plus, online shopping means that Moms don't have to drive their teens to the mall!" On the subject of online shopping Barone offers this observation, "Teens are so Internet friendly that once they find the sites and selections they like, th... |
Fashion houses Versace to cut jobs, expects 2009 loss
...ses Versace to cut jobs, expects 2009 loss - Fashion,houses,Versace,jobs,,expects,2009,loss' />Pedestrians walk past the Versace store on Fifth Avenue in New York October 8, 2009. U.S. retailers posted their first monthly sales increase in more than a year.MILAN –Italian fashion house Versace is cutting about a quarter of its global workforce and expects to post ... |
US unveils financial system overhaul
... Obama administration on Thursday unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the financial system designed to impose greater regulation on major players like hedge funds.Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told lawmakers that the changes are needed to fix the flaws exposed by the current financial crisis, the worst to hit the country in seven decades. US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner speaks durin... |
Consumers to hunt for holiday bargains, NRF says
...," NRF President and Chief Executive Officer Tracy Mullin said in a news release. "This holiday season will be a bit of a dance between retailers and shoppers, with each group feeling the other out to understand how things have changed and how they must adapt." Americans' new focus on bargain hunting is shifting many shoppers' priorities.According to the survey, more than half of holiday shoppers ... |
SELA collection indeed delivers the spring mood
...distinguished for its laconic cut that makes the model’s shape ideal. The cut’s sculpture is carried on with thematic patterns: square and elliptical ornaments stress the clear shape of tops and skirts, making the designs double showy. Geometry’s adversary is a fantastic floral print: the leaves and rosebuds look real, enlivening tops and shirts. Purple and crimson palette was chosen as the curren... |
US economy fuels gold rush
...ing recession GRANBY, Connecticut (AP) -- The women gathered in the kitchen, enjoying brie and chocolate tortes as they told stories about their high school rings and pieces of jewelry given to them by ex-husbands and boyfriends. But they weren't just reminiscing for old times' sake. The guests at Cheryle Podgorski's "gold party" were there to trade in their old jewelry for cash. Gold parties... |
The Retail Center to showcase fashion designs by FSU students
... top fashion and retailing executives, on March 19 and 20.Both events will be held on the FSU campus and, with the exception of meals, are free and open to the public.Wednesday's Mildred Pepper Design Competition will unfold at the Claude Pepper Center beginning at 4 p.m. The event will culminate with an exhibition of entries created by FSU apparel design students in five categories that include "... |
Style blog with fashion ed
...re ... too old to look like a princess and too much boob on display, or dazzling red carpet duds? Discuss ..... Happy Birthday Fashion weekAs if I needed an excuse to spend the weekend partying and drinking champagne ... London Fashion week is here and it's celebrating its' 25th birthday. Of course, there are going to be some cool catwalk shows too, and tonnes of celebs to stalk (as we were dustin... |
Li-Lo almost puts me off leopard print
...ing like mad to fit in to our cut away cossies and Bestival outfits. (And yes I did say tartan, you heard it here first ladies, you'll all be wearing it by September). The new Evans campaign features the lovely, curvacious D&G girl Crystal Renn and we got to preview the pics and the clothes over Tattinger and manicures at the Lost In Beauty salon in North London (we'll be bringing you the shot... |
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