Louis Vuitton: The Journey TV Commercial

Luxury powerhouse Louis Vuitton launches its first TV commercial entitled "The Journey". The tv commercial is going to be aired in key markets worldwide.

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Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2008

Review from Style.com:

Diamonds Are Forever was the theme song Elie Saab had in mind for his Spring couture show. It wasn't literally on the soundtrack, but the entire collection was based on the sparkle and color variations of the world's most expensive rocks. It certainly looked as if he'd invested in a mine of silver sequins and crystal—they were lavished on every number: sprinkled over tissue-fine silk, chiffon, and satin; smothered over bolero cardigans; and clustered in chunks on bustiers.

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Valentino's Final Bow

Valentino is bringing the curtain down on his 45th year as one of the world's most famous fashion designers here at the Rodin Museum in Paris. The Italian famed for his lipstick red dresses has dressed generations of the world's most glamorous women and led a life as flamboyant as his creations. His retirement is being heralded as the ending of an era of great designers with the modern fashion business having little room for such larger than life personalities. Valentino in his turn has made clear his feelings about the modern industry. "Business is ruining fashion," he said. "There is little creativity and too much business."

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Valentino: King of the Red Carpet

This is his final show after 45 years of dressing some of the world's most high-profile women. He went out in true Valentino style, 75 dresses, almost twice the number of a normal show. His designs... always classy, always stunning. Valentino is indeed the king of the red carpet.

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AFP: Givenchy Spring 2008 Haute Couture Video

I love Riccardo Tisci's latest haute couture collection for the House of Givenchy. Keep an eye out for the ruff-pleated pieces. Gorgeous!

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Red-light fashion in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has re-branded its famous red light district and turned many former sex prostitution brothels into shops for new and upcoming Dutch designers.

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AFP: Christian Dior Spring 2008 Haute Couture Video

John Galliano, inspired by John Singer Sargent's portrait of Madame X, opened the Spring 2008 Haute Couture season with his collection for Christian Dior.

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WSJ: Hermes Luxury Offerings for Men

The Wall Street Journal visits the Hermes boutique on New York's Wall Street. Robert Chavez, CEO of Hermes, highlights some of the store's luxury offerings such as silk ties, men's leather bags ("Steve" knapsack for $5,900 named after Steve McQueen),a limited edition watch for $25,000, silver Eltrier cufflinks for $630, Hermes alligator wallets ranging from $2,175 - $2,400, Terre d'Hermes fragrance for $90 and the infamous $17,000 exotic leather briefcase.

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AFP: Valentino Spring-Summer 2008 Highlights

Haute Couture show season begins Monday and Italian designer Valentino will show for the very last time to retire. Here are some highlights from his very last ready-to-wear show in Paris.

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AFP: Hermes Spring-Summer 2008 Highlights

French luxury house Hermes presented a spring-summer 2008 collection inspired by the princes and majaradjahs of India. Designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier, the models sashayed in supple clothes made from silk and draped like saris. Keep an eye out on the amazing enamel bangles, the abundance of Hermes Birkin bags, the classic riding boots and that silk trench coat Natasha Poly is wearing. Gorgeous!

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AFP: John Galliano Spring-Summer 2008 Highlights

This summer will be silky and suggestive if John Galliano has anything to do with it. For his spring-summer 2008 collection, Galliano showed floaty dresses, short skirts embroidered with silver, and more. Keep an eye out for Irina Lazareanu and Sasha Pivovarova on this video. Fierce!

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Marcel Marongiu for Guy Laroche

The spring-summer collections from the world's most sumptuous brands get their first outing on Monday during Paris' haute couture week. But a few luxury ready-to-wear labels are also showing, hoping to capitalize on the presence of high-end buyers in town. Guy Laroche is one of them. Marcel Marongiu's debut collection is aimed at bringing new flare to an ageing brand.

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Dolce & Gabbana Menswear Fall Winter 2008-2009 Fashion Show Video

Dolce & Gabbana recently held its men's fall/winter 2008-2009 collection fashion show in Milan this week.

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The BBC reports that shops in the USA are hoping the global economic downturn will not lead to slow sales over the Christmas period.

Features commentary from Suzanne Johnson, General Manager of Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship store in New York City,

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Olsen Twins Style by Ford Models

Matthew Hunt of Ford Models comments on the Olsen Twins' personal style.

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