MUSEUM PIECES: Cindy Chao was visibly moved as she hosted a dinner at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs to celebrate the induction of her 2008 ruby butterfly brooch into the Paris museum, marking her as the first jewelry artist from Taiwan to have a piece in the permanent collection. “I feel like I’m crowned — […]
PARIS — Carrefour posted a 3.1 percent increase in like-for-like sales over the fourth quarter and noted growth in Internet business for food products, as the grocery giant continues its ongoing restructuring efforts. “Carrefour posted solid and profitable growth,” chief executive officer Alexandre Bompard said in a statement. “Our transformation plan is bearing fruit.” Sales […]
MILAN — Bulgari has partnered with leading perfume and taste company Firmenich on a sustainable flower farming project. Dubbed “Flower Gems of India,” the initiative strengthens the Roman jewelry house’s commitment to ethical and responsible sourcing and production activities for its perfume business by implementing advanced flower cultivation practices in South India. In particular, the program’s […]
HIGH HONORS: As the creative forces behind Oscar de la Renta and their own label Monse, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia will have plenty of been-there, done-that stories to share with guests at next week’s Rising Star Awards. The pair will be the guest speakers at the annual event, which is organized by Fashion Group […]
Like every season, the Paris spring 2020 couture shows produced a number of memorable moments that sent social media abuzz. Jean Paul Gaultier had arguably the most extravagant couture show of the season for his last ever runway show, where the designer celebrated his 50-year career with a 230-outfit collection modeled by a lengthy roster […]