“We hear from a trusted source that Nicola Formichetti—stylist, Vogue Hommes Japan fashion director, Dazed & Confused creative director—is in at Thierry Mugler, becoming the new artistic director of the recently revived label.” (Hintmag) “A private sale has taken place of the fashion and photographs from the estate of the late Isabella Blow, one...

“Just as water blankets the Earth’s surface area (and sustains life), social-networking technologies will soon cover 70% of the Web. This will breathe ubiquitous global social connectivity into once solitary experiences. The impact for luxury brands will be dramatic.” (Edelman Digital) “China’s consumer confidence has reached record levels this past quarter. According to a...