Photography by Inez & Vinoodh for Miu Miu Ruby red walls and delicate pink flowers; tie-dyed furs casually slung over shoulders; duchesse satin dresses and dark denim overcoats: Miu Miu’s modern “dishabille” femme fatale is here, in these just-released images from the label’s Spring 2013 ad campaign. Photographed in New York by Inez & Vinoodh and starring many models of the moment, including Doutzen Kroes, Adriana Lima and Arizona Muse, the campaign follows Miu Miu’s tradition of

Business Unit Textile Chemicals will be sold to SK Capital (c) 2012 Clariant The divestment has been approved by the Boards of both companies. Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2013. “For Clariant the transaction marks a significant milestone in the execution of its profitable growth strategy, after the acquisition of Süd-Chemie in 2011”, CEO Hariolf Kottmann said. “I am pleased that we are able to execute this divest

The ad campaigns coming from the fashion giants are the most anticipated ones every single season. They are those, who dictate the trends and they are those, who create the ad campaigns in the most alluring and interesting way. Now, we have the chance to take a sneak peek at what Gucci has prepared for the new season. Featuring top models Anja Rubik and Karmen Pedaru, the Gucci spring/summer 2013 campaign becomes an example of classiness, elegance and femininity. Mert & Marcus are the ones r

Natural Luxe – Salvatore Ferragamo enlists top model Raquel Zimmermann for its spring 2013 campaign. Captured by David Sims, the Brazilian beauty poses against a wheat-field backdrop in the season’s form-fitting and embellished leather looks. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

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Wikimedia Commons The yen is weakening again, as the dollar rises to 88.31 against it. Meanwhile, everyone is waiting for January 22. Adam Crisafulli & Co. from JPMorgan explain: Japan – Jan 22 is coming up quickly – the Nikkei only traded one day this week but it managed to make up for lost time (the NKY surged 2.82% Fri). Nothing incremental really occurred in Japan but the same macro narrative continues to propel stocks higher (new PM, new and more aggressive BOJ, etc) altho

With the official announcement of the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton’s pregnancy coming in, fashion experts from across the globe have started showering the fashionable royal with their advice on what to wear and what to avoid in order to look fabulous and stunning during the impending months. Victoria Arbiter, the host on ABC television network’s show ‘Good Morning America’ with Rosie Pope, the owner of London-based eponymous maternity clothing line, gave their expert views on the hott

The Bellevue Collection announces the call to local designers for the second annual Independent Designer Runway Show (IDRS) to kick off Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection 2013. All local fashion designers are invited to apply for participation with eight designers to be selected by a panel of industry leaders. Winning designers will own the runway and present their designs during the industry show presented at Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection 2013. One of the selected designers wi

Ashley Pecolia Green, founder of Ashley P Designs, was always intrigued by the fashion world, but didn't pay much attention to it until one summer afternoon at the age of 7 years old she watched the Mary- Kate and Ashley Olsen's film, Passport to Paris and one scene in particular piqued her interest. They made a blue spaghetti strap dress, decorated with flowers, and inspiration struck instantly. As soon as the ending credits scrolled up the screen, she hopped up and attempted to create a sim

Nicki Minaj, the vibrant American rapper, is all set to foray into the fashion world by designing her own clothing line, set to be released sometime in 2013. Nicki, who appeared in a figure-hugging golden hued dress for the New Year’s Eve at PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, told reporters, who were present at the club, about the soon-to-be-released apparel range and her third album. Because of her eccentric and colourful choice of costumes, wigs and clot