LEGACY THE "NEW" LUXURY

LOUIS VUITTON - ARTISAN ADNo industry  loves to promote a trend or a catch phrase like the fashion industry.   Season after season marketing campaigns tell us what is the "new" black or the latest silhouette that Women must have on their back and or in the closet.  During the eight years of the Bush administration, consumers were drunk on credit.  Click Luxury to read on..

HOTTEST ACCESSORY - SUMMER 2009

ISAAC MIZRAHI NY TIMES UMBRELLANew Louis?  New Choo?  What's the hottest accessory this summer for any New Yorker on the scene?  Click HOT ACCESSORY to read on....

G IS FOR GUCCI & GOOD CAUSE

Italian fashion house Gucci is known for it's famous G G logo bags - this summer the G also stands for Good Cause!   Gucci has teamed up with Project Home to raise money for charity by selling a t-shirt and canvas tote.  PPR - the corporate parent of Gucci has funded production of the documentary HOME.   Director Yann Arthur-Bertrand spent years planning the project that looks at earth from an aerial view.   The goal of the film is to inspire people to change thier behavior and think about environmental issues.  

Gucci designer Frida Giannini designed the items using organic cotton and non-toxic dyes.   The canvas bag comes along with the t-shirt and retails for $195.

The film was released in June and some may remember reading about a screening in LA at the Stella McCartney boutique.   McCartney is a long time advocate for Green and Environmental causes.  Her company is also part of the Gucci Group.

To find out more and watch the film Home -visit the website: www.Home-2009.com

To purchase the Gucci T-Shirt - go to www.Gucci.com

VALENTINO - RUNWAY TO THE BIG SCREEN

VALENTINO GARAVANIThe name Valentino means luxury.   It means glamour, sophistication, and style.   Now, thanks to film director Matt Tyrnauer the name is also  one of the most endearing documentaries of the year - Valentino- The Last Emperor.   While watching a self indulgent fashion designer might not sound like everyone's cup of tea - the magic of the film is to see the dynamic between these two men ......  read more and see a preview- click -Valentino