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Theyskens' Theory, Thom Browne and The Row Autumn/Winter 2013 | Source: Style.com
Exquisite Images Versus Taxi TV (IHT)
“There could not have been two more opposite shows than the gentle, strokeable, exquisitely detailed show of The Row, held with grace in an Upper East Side town house; and the scenario presented by Thom Browne of smart- suited males, trussed with scarlet ribbons and lying as if dead, while women in fantastical outfits wafted by stroking them with long-stemmed red roses. But the two shows had this in common: vision, imagination, and no desire to be on Taxi TV.”
What Recession? Americans Regain a Craving for Luxury (WSJ)
“The U.S. has been showing signs of strength. The economy has bounced back from recession, unemployment has declined, the stock market is tickling record highs and home-sale prices have improved. As a result, wealthy Americans are spending freely on expensive clothing, accessories, jewelry and beauty products.”
Handbags, watches fashion Michael Kors upbeat forecast (Reuters)
“Fashion company Michael Kors raised its full-year forecast after strong sales of its luxury items such as handbags and watches over the holiday period helped to win market share from rival Coach Inc, sending its shares to a record high.”
American Express Looks to Ignite Real Twitter Shopping (AdWeek)
“Starting today American Express card members can link their Twitter accounts with their American Express accounts and tweet specified hashtags to actually buy products on the social network.”
Caroline Issa: ‘I’m a business woman who loves fashion’ (Guardian)
“Hers isn’t a name you will necessarily know but, if you have even the slightest interest in fashion, memorise it – it will be worth dropping in 2013. Issa is the fashion director of independent style magazine Tank, and her every move has been photographed by the street-style blog establishment over the past couple of years.”
