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Chinese shoppers are increasingly buying luxury goods in mainland China, turning away from high-end stores abroad and in Hong Kong, a survey indicated Thursday. The poll by market research firm Ipsos found that Chinese buyers preferred to shop on the mainland for luxury goods in five of its seven categories — watches, cosmetics, clothes, shoes, and wines and cigars. Last year, mainland Chinese preferred to buy top-end items at home in only three categories. The semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong remains their preferred destination only for jewellery and handbags, despite higher taxes on luxury goods on the mainland. Louis Vuitton was the respondents’ top luxury brand, named by 39 percent of them, followed by Chanel on 17 percent. Seven percent picked Gucci, Hermes had six percent and Christian Dior five percent. A total of 1,135 people on mainland China with annual incomes higher than 100,000 yuan ($15,900) were questioned last month for the China Luxury Forecast, jointly car...

To mark the start of the London Olympics, Tod’s has brought this season’s accessories together in a mini animation, featuring the Gommino mocassin,My Colors bracelets, D-Bag tote and Greca belt that come to life as Olympic athletes… Via  vogue.fr  

Bianca Balti and Enrique Palacios, along with stunning children, front the Dolce&Gabbana Bambino campaign by Giampaolo Sgura.

The shared passion for creativity between Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama and Louis Vuitton’s creative director Marc Jacobs resulted in visually stimulating art. Kusama and Louis Vuitton will collaborate on several artworks which are going to be showcased in Bond Street Maison’s exhibition space. Those who are big fans of polka dots might be excited to get a first released collection. as I’m a great admirer of red/white combination influenced by Minnie Mouse, I find it very difficult to wait till July 10th of 2012. The debut collection known as ‘infinitely Kusuma’ would be released earlier to the art exhibition displayed by Yayoi Kusama at Whitney museum in New York City. The customers need not worry about their collection which will be arrived in second release in stores in October. The collection features Kusama’s famous prints and polka dots against jewelry, watches, accessories, shoes, ready-to-wear and iconic leather goods of Louis Vuitton brand. She has her identity as a f...

  World’s Most Expensive Black Diamond Dress By Debbie Wingham     Debbie Wingham, a celebrity dress designer from Amersham, UK has recently unveiled the world’s only black diamond dress at the Fairmont Hotel in Monte Carlo . The event took place on June 14, and all guests were mightily impressed by the glamorous gown worth a whopping 4,354,149 Euro ( £3.5 million approx. $5.5 million). The incredibly expensive dress flaunts 50 two-carat diamonds: 25 on the shoulder shrug and 25 on the peplum. There is also a center piece of shimmering five-carat black diamonds, and a border of white diamonds inlaid with white gold. All this, plus the material, adds up to quite an impressive weight for a nightgown: 13 kilograms (approx. 28.5 pounds). Wearing this dazzling black dress with grace must be quite a challenge for any lady! Completing the project took approximately six months of effort and impeccable handwork. Debbie Wingham is currently working on an exclusive diamond...

No matter what is the extent of diet-conscious fashion divas but I put my foot down when it comes to the secret behind their heights of sensual vibes they secrete while walking on the ramp. Yes, you may call it a result of their regular spa treatment or spending hours in gymnasium but to me it clearly seems to be a symptom of their too much intake of dark black chocolate cupcakes. And why not as the sinful treat makes it impossible for any women to stay away from. But little was I aware that they will choose this strategy to flaunt their love for handbags or rather goodies or to be precise cupcakes. Claiming to be the world’s most expensive cupcake (not edibily), it is a welcoming accessory to be picked by trendy women. Called cupcake evening bag from Judith Leiber, it is festooned with choco colored rocks and diamonds and can offer a room for your designer gloss and accommodate few currency to pay off tips. Retailed at $4,295, this would surely not open for any sundry a...

Michael Jackson was indeed planning for a huge comeback for himself. But unfortunately, as we saw, life doesn’t necessarily go the way we planned it. Now we are hearing that the pop legend was involved in talks with famous designer Christian Audigier to start a collection of his own. But his sudden death left things mid-way and now his designer friend has decided to make his dream come true. Apparently, MJ was able to design 100 patterns that included a pair of rhinestone socks and a rhinestone glove. He had been working on these with Audigier ever since 2007. Plans were to launch it with Jackson’s ‘this is it’ comeback tour. The clothing line was recently unveiled. All of the designs are Michael Jackson originals. Now, the pop star’s fashion sense wasn’t a huge hit really but then the fans are doing anything to keep his spirit alive. The clothes would be the next step to that end. Via designboom

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