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JC Report — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 21:40:03 +0000

Thanks for fab yoga session this morning #yogicameron

JC Report — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:39:42 +0000

Daily News: A Global Roundup

JC Report — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:42:08 +0000

“Mr. Arnault, France’s richest man and the force behind the vast LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton empire, is eager to put the Galliano affair behind him. For as jarring as this has been for Dior, Mr. Arnault is grasping at another lustrous pearl: Hermès International.” (New York Times)

“France’s LVMH will take over Italy’s Bulgari in a 3.7 billion euros ($5.19 billion) deal to add luster to the No.1 luxury group’s jewelry business and bring it more exposure to emerging markets.” (Reuters)

“Kate Middleton’s wedding dress for her marriage to Prince William will be designed by Sarah Burton of the Alexander McQueen fashion house.” (AFP)

“Fashion world flocks to see what could conceivably be John Galliano’s last ever collection.” (ABC News)

Daily News: A Global Roundup

Robert Cordero — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:23:19 +0000

“Chief executives of high-end department stores are betting on off-price outlets to generate growth, even as they curb discounts at their main stores.” (WSJ)

“Stefano Tonchi reveals W’s September issue details.” (New York Magazine)

“Luxury retailer Barneys New York is on the verge of hiring Gucci’s former president and chief executive Mark Lee as its CEO.” (Reuters)

“Supermodel Kate Moss loves to make homemade jams so much that she’s reportedly going to start her own line called Kate’s Damson Jam.” (New York Daily News)

Daily News: A Global Roundup

Robert Cordero — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:05:45 +0000

“LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world’s largest maker of luxury goods, reported first-half profit that beat analysts’ estimates as sales of fashion and leather goods accelerated in the second quarter.” (Bloomberg)

“The luxury market took a beating in the down economy. No surprises there. But one segment has unexpectedly doubled since 2007: the men’s jewelry market.” (Time)

Wall Street Journal lists the four species of wealthy consumers. (WSJ)

“Love magazine just tweeted that Russian Vogue’s editor, Aliona Dolestkaya, is leaving!” (New York Mag)

“Eighty-three-year-old experimental filmmaker, actor, author, and muckraker Kenneth Anger shot Missoni’s Fall ‘10 campaign video.” (Style)

“More and more women are looking for designer fashions in larger sizes. Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City is ready to accommodate them.” (Luxist)

Daily News: A Global Roundup

Robert Cordero — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:09:12 +0000

“Chief Executive Stephen Sadove raised the possibility of the luxury department store operator closing a handful of underperforming stores as the retailer seeks to lift margins back to 2007 levels.” (Reuters)

“Hollywood star Jude Law is to appear in a Guy Ritchie-directed TV ad for luxury brand Christian Dior.” (Marketing)

J Brand to stop collaborations. (Stylelist)

“Among the late Lee Alexander McQueen’s final projects was a men’s underwear collection which is set to hit stores worldwide in June.” (Drapers)