Carlton Hotel Baglioni Milano custom-tailors a new concept
Paula Sweet Outstanding properties walk a fine line between consistent, reliable service offerings and fresh twists which appeal to repeat guests as they attract new customers. Milano’s Carlton Baglioni performs the world-class task to the highest degree. The first great impression of this superior five-star is its discreet, narrow entrance at 5 via Senato, […]
Zoë Saldaña stars in Campari’s latest promotional film, with red-carpet première in Milano
Vittorio Zunino Celotto Campari has once again ramped up its promotion using the colour red along with an internationally recognized film star—in this case, Zoë Saldaña, in a film called The Legend of Red Hand, directed by Stefano Sollima. It is part of the Campari Red Diaries campaign, which débuted last year. Adriano Giannini […]
Why Gucci’s stance on fur is crucial for internal branding
Gucci Above: Gucci had a fur-free spring 2018 show in Milano. Recently, Marco Bizzari, chief executive and president of Gucci, announced that Gucci was banning the use of fur in its products, which he said was outdated, before adding, ‘I need to do it because [otherwise] the best talent will not come to work for […]
Fashion in brief: Emporio Armani launches smartwatches; Topshop opens in Wellington on November 3
Emporio Armani has entered the smartwatch sector with its Connected Hybrid range, mixing the design flair of the traditional watches with the latest technology. The watches sync with smartphones via Bluetooth, and have features such as automatic time zone updating, notifications, activity tracking, extended use without charging, easy access to music playlists, sleep-pattern monitoring, […]
We might as well enjoy it while it lasts, because this is the last Lancia, relegated to special editions to finish out its lifetime […]
Aston Martin brand now on exclusive powerboat, Quintessence Yachts’ AM37
Quintessence Aston Martin’s riding a high: from showing off its next-generation car, the DB11, which puts the company back into a competitive position for grand tourers, to releasing the new AM37 powerboat with Quintessence Yachts during Salone del Mobile, the Milanese design week. Salone del Mobile will see over 400,000 guests across Milano, and […]
Ikea extends itself into fashion: you read it here first last year
Ikea September 29’s Ikea Fashion Show at Moda di Milano (hashtagged both #IKEAfashion and #IKEAtemporary) showcased work from two designers who collaborated with the Swedish-founded furniture conglomerate. ‘With a number of new collections that have been developed in collaboration with fashion designers, Ikea is stepping into new territory—one from which we can learn a […]
Huawei, Vogue China and Fornasetti collaborate on custom smart watch, released at Milan Fashion Week
Vittorio Zunino Celotto A collaboration between big names Huawei, Vogue China and Fornasetti sparked the creation of the Fornasetti smart watch, the unveiling of which was done at Vogue China’s 10-year anniversary celebrations. Celebrated at the closure of Milan Fashion Week, the introduction of the special edition watch has allowed for it to be seen […]
Lucire’s Instagram round-up, June 28
With so much going on in the fashion world 24–7 we at Lucire thought you might need a quick Instagram update on what’s been happening in the lives of models and designers in the last week as we chronicle this world. With the spring–summer men’s runway shows in the last couple of weeks, most […]
There’s nothing like a carefully plated delicious meal that will get conversation started at the dinner table. Food generally brings families and friends together, and like food, fashion tends to gather hungry crowds just the same. A room full of thirsty appetites, whether desiring a glass of shiraz or craving a fresh take on classic […]
