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Christopher Kane Leaves Versace Label Versus

Christopher Kane is to leave Versus, the Versace line he has designed since 2009, as the company looks to reposition the brand. Versus’s new digital strategy involves using a young talent pool under Donate...

Versace Returns To Japan Market

Gisele Bündchen for Versace Spring-Summer 2012 The flamboyant Italian label is poised to make a robust comeback this year, with the announcement of Hiroshi Saito as Chief Executive Officer of Versace Japan...

Burberry: Social Media’s Most ‘Liked’ Luxury Label

Ryan Gosling in New York wearing Burberry Prorsum on Dec 30 It's official: Burberry is the most well-"liked" label on Facebook and Twitter, with Christopher Bailey's announcement of the house's tenth milli...

Quintessentially Awards Asia-Pacific 2011

The inaugural Quintessentially Awards Asia-Pacific 2011 winners were announced this week at an event where the star voltage could have powered up at least a few of Hong Kong's bright neon lights. Prince Hube...

H&M Singapore Pre-Launch Party

Lum May Yee, Tjin Lee, Steven Lam FAMOUS local personalities, members of the media and glitterati packed the pre-launch party for H&M's first Singapore outlet last Friday evening. Spotted were celebriti...

Dolce & Gabbana Acquitted Of Tax Evasion

Design duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana will not have to stand trial for alleged tax fraud, following accusations that the designers had avoided paying taxes totaling $569 million each.The designers wer...

Singapore Shoebrand Charles & Keith Ties-Up With LVMH

Singapore shoe retailer Charles & Keith’s profile is set to rise considerably with the announcement of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy’s (LVMH) acquisition of a 20% stake in the company. Charles and Keith Wo...