Karl Lagerfeld, the German fashion designer known for his unconventional out-of-the-box styles, is all set to foray in the United Kingdom. According to vogue.co.uk, the designer is planning to open his store somewhere near the Oxford Street in London by the year-end. The new outlet will be a part of his eponymous label’s global expansion plans. The 79-year-old designer, whose line is currently being sold at Selfridges and Harrods, plans to unveil a string of nearly ten more outlets in t

Costumes of Charlie Bucket and Veruca Salt, the characters of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, have been designed by the famous set and costume designer Mark Thompson for the dark musical directed by the famous Academy award-winning director Sam Mendes, according to vogue.co.uk. Beginning May 17, 2013, the quirkily dressed eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka will open the doors of his delectable candy factory not only to the poor sweet Charlie Bucket, but to everybody as a musical version

Gretchen Rossi, the cast of the popular American reality documentary television program The Real Housewives of Orange County, has modelled in her own sexy swimwear range. The gorgeous 35-year-old actress has been spotted flaunting her washboard abs in a sizzling photo shoot for the new beachwear line ‘Gretchen Christine for Luxe’, meant for women of all shapes. The images feature the designer-cum-entrepreneur in a skimpy two-piece triangle bikini embellished with tiny white crystals. Av

Since 1913, the t-shirt as we know it first appeared as standard-issue gear within the U.S. Navy, the iconic garment has become an essential part of the American wardrobe and identity. CustomInk, the "design online" custom t-shirt company, announced a national celebration of the 100th birthday of the t-shirt. The campaign includes a surveys and conversations with Americans about their beloved tees, a t-shirt birthday webpage, social media activity and, launching this summer, an augmented reali-T

Daniel Goodman / Business Insider A Victoria's Secret store manager recently revealed that she gets frequent complaints that merchandise isn't small enough to fit young girls. "Our customers are getting younger and younger every year," the woman said in an Ask Me Anything on Reddit. "It's crazy to see 13-year-olds buying lacy underwear." [NOTE: While the woman's identity was verified by moderators on Reddit, Business Insidercan't independently confirm her identity.] The manager s

REUTERS Battered by the economic downturn and years of animal rights activism in their own backyard, American mink farmers are now in a different sort of quandary: scrambling to keep up with China's demand for all things fur. Driven by a hunger for high-end clothing and luxury home goods among China's burgeoning middle class, U.S. exports of mink pelts to China jumped to a record $215.5 million last year - more than double both the value and volume shipped in 2009. That Chinese consum

Summer Star – Following up the news of Beyonce’s collaboration with fashion retailer H&M last month, the singer stars in its summer 2013 campaign photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. The pop superstar sizzles in the Bahamas, wearing colorful swimwear and beachwear for the sunny season. (Vogue UK) Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.

LVMH Mo?t Hennessy Louis Vuitton, recorded a 6 percent increase in first quarter 2013 revenue to 6.9 billion Euros (8.99 billion dollars). Organic revenue growth was 7 percent compared to the same period in 2012. The Group started off the New Year in line with the trends of the second half of 2012 with strong growth in Asia and the United States, while Europe demonstrates good resistance despite a challenging economic environment. The fashion & leather goods business group recorded organic

The South India Spinners’ Association has said that increase in yarn prices during the last two months is because of the cotton price. Association president K. Thirunavukarasu has said in a release that in February the price of cotton was Rs. 35,000 a candy (356 kg). Now it is Rs. 42,000 a candy. The price of hosiery 40s count yarn in February was Rs. 196 a kg and it was Rs. 202 a kg. The price of 44s count yarn used by powerloom was Rs. 220 a kg in February and now it is Rs. 230 a kg. Whi

People work at a garment factory in Bangladesh, which seeks easy access to developed markets. Photo: Star Bangladesh will once again ask for duty- and quota-free access to developed countries at the upcoming World Trade Organisation ministerial conference. Pascal Lamy, director general of WTO, has already called for proposals from the least-developed countries for consideration at the summit, the ninth of its kind, to be held in Bali, Indonesia, on December 3-6. “Our officials are now p