The iconic designer is getting ready to open his first store in the heart of London. The new store is set to become a flagship store and his biggest shop to date in Europe. Lagerfeld London store ready to launch by spring 2014 Karl Lagerfeld is currently in a global expansion phase, like many other retailers, and has managed to secure a prime location for the flagship store. The 2,700 square foot store will be on the famous Regent Street, near the newly opened J.Crew flagship store and is se

Burberry store in Beijing, China | Source: Maosuit Burberry Group Plc., the U.K.’s largest luxury-goods maker, is appealing a decision by Chinese regulators to restrict the company’s trademark “Check” pattern for leather goods. The trademark office’s decision won’t take effect and there will be no change to Burberry’s use or enforcement of its trademark across leather or other products before a decision on the appeal, the company said today in an e-mailed statement. Burberry is the late

The new Elena Mirò store in Turin, located at number 21 of the highly central Via Lagrange (corner of Via Cavour), is scheduled to be opened on Thursday 28 November. Developed according to a new concept, the single-storey outlet will boast 4 windows and a total floor space of 120 square metres, entirely dedicated to the clothing and accessory collections of the Elena Mirò ranges. The new store concept is characterised by refined and contemporary lines, enlivened by architectural elements a

Lingerie Babes – French lingerie label Chantelle celebrates body diversity with its fall-winter 2013 campaign. The advertisements star plus size model Robyn Lawley and Maryna Linchuk who is straight sized. The girls look absolutely stunning in the new images wearing satin, lace and boudoir attire from the brand’s Noir Collection available for a range of sizes. Source: Glamour.

Louis Vuitton trunk in Red Square | Source: AFP A lawmaker from President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party is seeking to remove an LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA exhibit in the middle of Red Square that’s bigger than Lenin’s tomb. Alexander Sidyakin filed a complaint with the antitrust watchdog asking it to determine if the French luxury goods maker violated advertising laws by building a giant pavilion on the historic site in the shape of a wooden chest adorned in its trademark p

Alexa Chung for Longchamp – It girl Alexa Chung is the latest face of French accessory brand Longchamp’s spring 2014 advertising campaign. Past faces for the label include Daria Werbowy, Kate Moss and most recently, Coco Rocha. In the images shot on location in Saint Tropez by Max Vadukul, Alexa can be seen driving in a convertible with the Le Pliage? Cuir handbag available in standout shades. The new campaign officially launches in January of next year. Source: Glamour.

Irish designer Orla Kiely is launching a footwear collection with high street retailer Clarks for Spring/Summer 2014. Known for her whispy style and vibrant prints, the capsule range will complement Kiely's own signature style, influenced by the 1960s and 70s. Styles includes a high-block heel with platform, called Marianne, a mid-block loafer with open heel called Muriel, a mid-wedge called Mary and buckled slingback called Matilda. Styles include signature 70s colours The collection fea

Grand Canyon Adventure – Denim label Guess has collaborated with Chinese photographer Chen Man for a series of campaign images photographed in the Grand Canyon. Guess girl Sandrah Hellberg who has appeared in multiple advertisements for the brand is joined by Chinese model Liu Dan. The girls pose in a series saturated images which mixes sensual glamour with natural beauty for a unique experience. Source: Glamour.

The New Chic – For its cruise 2014 advertisements, Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld captured models Ashleigh Good, Nadja Bender and Dalianah Arekion in a series of black and white images. The girls also starred in the recent Chanel Prestige eyewear campaign. In the Lagerfeld-snapped photographs, the trio wears relaxed, resort wear in the images with a retro, slightly thirties vibe. Source: Glamour.

Lady Gaga poses in Versace spring-summer 2014 ad / Image courtesy of mertalas Instagram Gaga as Donatella – Earlier this month, the news was released that Lady Gaga would star as the face of Versace’s spring 2014 campaign. Now, thanks to the Instagram of Mert Alas from Mert & Marcus who shot the advertisements, we have a first look at the pop star in action. Lady Gaga is no doubt channeling Donatella Versace, wearing a long blonde wig and a sexy cut-away gown from Versace’s spring-summer