July 6, 2008
- Louis Vuitton Sues Ebay- Stick THAT in Yer Purse
Ebay has just lost a lawsuit filed by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and has been ordered to pay the luxury goods brand a whopping 38.6 million euros ($60.8 million) in damages. The Paris court has ruled that Ebay has not done enough to ensure that counterfeit LVMH products aren’t put up for sale on [...]
June 22, 2008
- Bag, Borrow or Steal
I went to see Sex and the City last week (my first time seeing a movie in France), and I walked out feeling almost overdosed on fashion. You like Dior? Laboutin? Vivienne Westwood? Vera Wang? Blahnik? Vuitton? You will not be disappointed, as stunning handbags, dresses and shoes from these designers have prominent roles in [...]
February 3, 2008
- Dior Samourai
Dior’s Samourai 1947 bags have me torn. The lines are Frenchified-Japanese; meaning they’re really stunning. They’re not exquisite; a better word is bold. These are statement bags. I’ll tell you why I’m really torn about them. On the one hand (arm?) they’re complicated and design-intensive creations which make me appreciate the artistry. On the other [...]
January 23, 2008
- Christian Dior
Christian Dior was born and raised in Normandy, France. He studied political science and briefly lived in the former Soviet Union, but came to Paris in 1935, where he learned to sketch purses, hats and dresses. With the help of friends, he sold some sketches, launching his fashion career. After serving in the military during [...]
