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                                        | Christian Loboutin to launch make-up line |

¶With an expansion of international status and business venture, Mr Louboutin will now explore the idea of creating his own line of make-ups. While he is being seal-lipped on the details of his cosmetic line, he divulged the inspirations arising from the Nefertiti painted limestone bust. But it is certain, anything Christian does, he will do it with a BANG...with a dash of scarlet drama.

| Louis Vuitton presents "100 Legendary Trunks" iPad APP |

¶Coinciding the publication of the book Louis Vuitton:100 Legendary Trunks, the brand has developed a special application under the same name, which enables users to browse through more than 1,000 illustrations, images of the most spectacular trunks and cases created, as well as an ad catalogue from 1892. 

                                      | Leather Forever Hermès Exhibition London |

¶Hermès celebrates its 175th years of establishment with an exhibition pertaining to the company's most familiar and used textile materials - leather. Founded by Thiery Hermès, the Parisian fashion house has a long established reputation for working with leather to create harnesses and saddles, before later moving onto bags, shoes, purses, belts and other fashionable leather items, many of which will be on show. 

The Leather Forever exhibition will be open to the public from 8 to 27 May at The Royal Academy Galleries. 

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                                                  | Cartier Skeleton pocket watch |

¶In the 2012 SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie) show in Geneva, Cartier has unveiled a intricate pocket watch, inspired from its earlier designs dating back to the 1930's. The watch is crafted in white gold, with skeletonised Roman numerals, which can also be used as a desktop watch. 

                                                    | Jimmy Choo coffee cup sleeves |

¶Jimmy Choo understands that a good cup of coffee for the fashion conscious would not be completed without a chic sleeve, which turns "accessoriesing" to a whole new level. With the releases of these 2 faux croc and snake skin coffee sleeves, it will sure to give your coffee that extra "kick". 

                                            | Versace opens first childrenswear store |

¶Continuing its wave of mountain-high success from the H&M collaboration, Versace has unwrapped yet another project - Young Versace. The first kidswear boutique is situated in Milan, which entails a comprehensive collection of adorable ready-to-wear and accessories for both boys and girls from infancy to the age of 12. A merry-go-round centrepiece dominated the 538-square-foot lilac and white store (of course), which is neighbour to the brand's Home Boutique. 

                                         | Christian Louboutin first boutique in India |

¶The famed red sole footwear brand is set to step foot into the India market by opening its first boutique in early 2012, inside New Delhi's gilded DLF Emporio luxury mall. Louboutin teamed up with longtime collaborator Eric Clough to conceptualise the shop space which will carry both men's and women's collections. Coinciding the launch, Mr Louboutin also designed a series of Bollywood-inspired heels for its Spring Summer 2012 collection. 

                                                                 | Noritaka Tatehana |

                                             | Stella McCartney's second fragrance |

¶The McCarney offspring has released another fragrance in memories of her father and late mother, and which emits a countryside aroma that reminds her of her childhood. L.I.L.Y. comes from "my dad's nickname for my mum: 'Linda I Love You,'" said the designer during the press launch. 

Master perfumer Jacques Cavallier of Firmenich, who worked with McCartney on her signature scent, Stella, and who also developed L.I.L.Y, admitted that McCartney’s choice of truffles was offbeat.

McCartney added that, for her, the scent evokes: “A girl becoming a woman. It’s an early spring morning, crisp air on the flesh — and discovery.”

                                                     | Vogue Japan December 2011 | 

¶A beyond amazing photoshoot by Giampaolo Sgura for Vogue Japan, styled by none other than Ms Anna Dello Russo, with custom-made fashion designer logo hats. Kawaii! 

                                       | Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum |

¶Embracing the technology sees the amazing result that is of Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum launched by the fashion house. It took advantage of a vast museum space and created different rooms according to categories, and users can simulate walking through the museum seamlessly, as if you are the only one exists. 

Through the array of displays, it donned past coutures, outfits and memorable dresses the designer has ever created, with a detailed narrative. If only other fashion houses would follow suit.

                                                           | Karl Lagerfeld X Sephora |

¶At this point, I just wonder, what won't Karl Lagerfeld do? After series and series of collaborations in creating pens, red wine bottle labels, perfumes...and the list goes on, he has just added one more to his impressive accomplishments - cosmetics. Karl will conjure up a capsule make-up collection this time for Sephora for the festive season. Nail polish, eye shadows and accessories will hit Sephora counters for the holidays throughout Europe and Singapore. 

                                                  | Prada's first jewellery collection | 

¶Prada has announced the launch of its first jewellery collection, which will be made available from November worldwide. The capsule collection comprises necklaces, cuffs, earrings, bracelets and brooches, mixing various luxurious materials to create the unmistakeable Prada quintessential looks. 

- walk the lines -

| Jimmy Choo to open first mens store |

¶After just debuting its first mens Fall Winter 2011 shoes collection, the label has ventured into opening its first mens store in London next month. The store is set to be a two-storey space in Mayfair's Burlington Arcade and consist the complete men's collection.