FASHION

July 18, 2019

LONDON: British luxury brand Burberry reported a pick-up in first quarter sales after it began shifting more new designs by creative chief Riccardo Tisci into its stores as part of a turnaround plan.

The fashion label is more than a year into a high stakes overhaul by CEO Marco Gobbetti aimed at taking Burberry more upmarket and"... Continue Reading

July 17, 2019

French luxury and fashion giant LVMH said Monday it will buy a minority stake in Stella McCartney’s design house, which has cut ties with LVMH’S fierce rival Kering after 17 years. Stella McCartney, daughter of iconic Beatle Paul, set up her business in 2001 and will “continue as creative director and ambassador for her brand while holding majority ownership,” LVMH said in a statement."... Continue Reading

July 11, 2019

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican government has questioned Louis Vuitton’s use of a traditional Mexican pattern in the design of a chair, less than a month after it sent a similar letter to another prominent fashion house.
The culture ministry said in the letter dated July 5 that it was surprised to find one chair in the Dolls by Raw Edges collection by the Paris-based fashion house featured the designs"... Continue Reading

July 8, 2019

Mary Kay Inc., a leading skincare innovator, continued its decades-long commitment to science through its sponsorship of the University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society of America (UPMASA) 34th Annual Grand Convention (AGC) in Dallas. The conference, held at the Fairmont Hotel from July 2 – July 6, convened more than 500 doctors from the U.S. and the Philippines to discuss topics ranging from dermatology to orthopedics and neurology. UPMASA is a non-profit organization that provides healthcare assistance and supports medical education in the Philippines. With 20 chapters and a membership base of over 2,000 medical doctors who are mostly in the USA and in the Philippines, members include those in clinical...... Continue Reading

July 3, 2019

Mary Kay Inc. today announced it was recognized in the 2019 Spring Omni Awards with a coveted gold ranking in the Educational category for its innovative Link & Learn ™ sales education system. The innovative e-learning platform hosts a robust learning curriculum designed to amplify educational support for the independent sales force and increase their business success. It also connects Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants to a learning community based on content, accessibility and localization. “At Mary Kay, we believe so strongly in the pursuit of continuous education and professional development,” said Beth Lopez, Vice President of Global Sales Education for Mary Kay and Vice President...... Continue Reading

June 24, 2019

Ralph Lauren has received an honorary knighthood from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday. The 79-year-old fashion legend – who was recognized for his services to fashion – has become the first American designer to be awarded with the UK’s highest honor and was presented with the insignia by The Prince of Wales at a private ceremony in London.

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