NYC stores trim their windows as gifts to the city
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 15:54
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Forget window shopping, some of Manhattan's biggest and most storied retailers say their elaborate seasonal window displays are a gift to passers-by. Reimagining every major holiday...
London exhibit features fashionista Isabella Blow
Monday, 25 November 2013, 15:52
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
She wore everything from a crystal-studded lobster to a tall ship made of feathers on her head, and chose a purple medieval robe for her wedding dress. Long before Lady Gaga rose to fame,...
Google opens how-to shop with live video advice
Monday, 18 November 2013, 14:35
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Google has opened a how-to shop that sells expert advice on everything from cosmetics to the cosmos in live video sessions streamed on computers and smartphones. The service, called...
Your own personal shopper
Friday, 15 November 2013, 15:47
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Well-known stylist and photographer LUKE ENGERER tells Colin Fitz about Personal Shopper, his new project that offers fashionistas with too little time to shop, the opportunity to have their desired...
Pucci opening boutiques in global fashion capitals
Friday, 15 November 2013, 13:10
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The storied Florentine house of Emilio Pucci, which made colorful, kaleidoscopic prints world-famous and once counted Marilyn Monroe as a top client, is embarking on a new chapter. The...
In US, is it rude to ask guests to remove shoes?
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 13:08
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
In Michigan, you're expected to leave snowy boots in the mudroom before going inside. In Alaska, boots are taken off in "Arctic entries." In Japan, Thailand and many other countries, you...
Georgina Chapman on fashion, film, 'Runway'
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 13:07
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Georgina Chapman studied costume design in college with the hope of one day seeing her creations in the movies. That dream took a slight turn when she launched the fashion label Marchesa in...
Brazil designer gives world 'anti-cellulite jeans'
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 13:05
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch claims to have made what just might be the world's most desirable pair of jeans: whipped up from a high-tech denim that combats cellulite so its wearers...
Cocinelle: The iconic Italian designers now in Malta
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 13:13
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Italian leather specialistsCoccinelle have been creating bags, shoes and accessories which perfectly represent the contemporary woman for over thirty years. This elegantly iconic...
Olympic Team USA uniforms get Made in USA label
Friday, 1 November 2013, 21:56
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Team USA will now wear the Made in the USA label. Every article of clothing made by Ralph Lauren for the U.S. Winter Olympic athletes in Sochi, including their opening and closing ceremony uniforms...