Gucci gala livens up Rome fashion scene
AP reports here at Yahoo News: ROME - Just when fashion in Rome needed a dash of inspiration, Gucci’s Frida Giannini comes along and throws a big party in a villa overlooking the Eternal City.
July 12, 2008
July 10, 2008
New mayor seeks to restore fashion glory for Rome
Reuters reports here at Yahoo News: ROME - Rome’s new right-wing mayor says he wants to turn the ancient city into a modern hub for budding fashion designers, dismissing criticism that the city’s rich art and culture credentials will take a beating under his command.
July 3, 2008
Young designer joins couture pantheon
AP reports here at Yahoo News: PARIS - Designer Alessandra Facchinetti on Wednesday dispelled any doubts about her ability to fill legendary designer Valentino’s shoes, drawing warm applause for her first-ever haute couture collection for the Italian label.
June 30, 2008
eBay fined $63m for selling fake Louis Vuitton
CNN reports here: A Paris court on Monday ordered Internet auctioneer eBay to pay $63 million in damages to Louis Vuitton for selling fake luxury goods online, according to reports. The court also barred eBay from selling four perfume brands — Christian Dior, Kenzo, Givenchy and Guerlain.
June 29, 2008
Why men and women differ in their attitudes over one night stands
Men and women view one night stands differently, BBC News reports here: Many women are left unhappy in the aftermath of casual sexual encounters, a survey has revealed.
June 24, 2008
Locklear seeking treatment for anxiety, depression
AP reports here at Yahoo News: NEW YORK - Heather Locklear is seeking treatment for anxiety and depression. “Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression,” publicist Sarah Fuller said Tuesday in a statement.
Sports bra saves hiker stranded in Alps
AP reports here at CNN: BERLIN, Germany - An American hiker stranded in the Bavarian Alps for nearly three days was rescued after using her sports bra as a signal, police in southern Germany said Monday.
June 21, 2008
Florence cashes in on “pre-season” fashion wave
Reuters reports here at Yahoo News: FLORENCE, Italy - Florence, where Italy’s fashion industry got its start more than 50 years ago, is carving a new niche for itself by exploiting booming demand for pre-season collections.
June 19, 2008
Diane Von Furstenberg courts Europe with ruffles and bows
Reuters reports here at Yahoo News: FLORENCE, Italy - New York-based designer Diane von Furstenberg sent models traipsing down a lush garden runway in breezy chiffon dresses and ruffled headbands to mark her first fashion show in her native Europe.
June 17, 2008
Stars stay classy in glam gowns at Tony Awards
AP reports here at Yahoo News: NEW YORK - It was a fashion disaster-free night at Sunday’s Tony Awards, even though one actress lost her Chanel the night before.
June 16, 2008
‘Hunger hormone’ depression link
Ghrelin regulates hunger pangs, BBC News reports here: High levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin have an antidepressant effect, US researchers claim.