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Holiday windows 2015: The best displays from around the world
Every year, there’s an unofficial competition of which department store has the most dazzling display and it’s always tough. And with November marking the beginning of the festive season, we’ve rounded up some of the best from around the world. First up, Paris. This year, Printemps tapped the likes of Burberry and Christian Louboutin to bring the […]
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London dispatch: Royal wedding musings from across the pond
It’s hard to believe after five months the Royal Wedding is actually a wrap. As the editor-in-chief of Weddingbells Magazine, this story has been on my editorial beat since William and Catherine annouced their engagement back in November. I knew I had to be in the city for this grand spectacle, and I can tell you it’s an experience I won’t soon forget. The pomp, the pagentry, the excitement, the energy, it has been amazing. I have been to London several times, but never have I seen the city so alive, so electric and so gorgeous… London you cleaned up well for this royal occasion.
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Fashion news: John Galliano nixes Gaga songs from after party; Canada to get Target in a few years
Looks like we only have to wait three or four more year for a Target: Executives at the company are “exploring opportunities in Canada” and are looking to open 200 stores North of the border starting with six to 10 stores in late 2014 0r 2015. [National Post]
John Galliano doesn’t seem to be a big Lady Gaga fan. The Dior designer waved off the DJ each time he tried to play a Gaga song at the informal after party for his Spring 2011 show. [The Cut]
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Fashion news: JPG leaves Hermes, McQueen is replaced and Topshop finally comes to Canada
The news on everyone’s lips right now is the break up between Hermès and Jean Paul Gaultier. JPG is set to part ways with the fashion house after he presents his last collection for Spring 2011. Parisian designer and creative director of Lacoste, Christophe Lemaire, will be taking his place. [WWD]
The inevitable step has been taken to replace the late Alexander McQueen as creative director for his eponymous line. Sarah Burton, who’s worked by his side for more than 12 years will step up, and has promised to “stay true to [McQueen’s] legacy.” [The Cut]
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Fashion news: Harrods is sold, Kate Moss is in a band and Diet Coke does nail polish
The 81-year-old owner of London department store Harrods has decided it’s time to retire. Mohamed Al Fayed sold Harrods to Qatar Holdings, a private equity firm with links to Qatar’s royal family, for a reported 1.5 billion pounds. [WWD and Fashionista]
Supermodel Kate Moss and boyfriend Jamie Hince of The Kills have formed a band together. Recording is already in progress and one of the finished songs is a Velvet Underground cover. Kate the new Nico? Let’s just hope she can sing as well as she can strut. [NME]