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Fashion agenda: Fashion Rio, 20th Vienna Life Ball

modernen — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:00:08 +0000

As the glitz continues at the Cannes Film Festival, other glamorous events taking place across the globe include Brazil’s Fashion Rio event and the 20th Vienna Life Ball, which will feature a special anniversary fashion show presenting some of the most extravagant Life Ball designs of years gone by. Read about this and other important upcoming fashion events here.

Dolce & Gabbana releases its video campaign with Bianca Balti

modernen — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:00:07 +0000

After releasing some teaser photos in February, Dolce & Gabbana has now unveiled the advertising film for its new line of eyewear — frames and sunglasses. Directed by Luca Finotti and photographed by Giampaolo Sgura, this new campaign features Italian model Bianca Balti, who appears in a retro look with strong 1950s influences.

Scottish jewelry show commemorates Norway tragedy

modernen — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:07 +0000

EDINBURGH (Reuters) – The 77 people killed by Anders Behring Breivik in Norway last year have been commemorated in a display of specially commissioned jewelry which opened on Friday at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Curator Rose Watban … Continue reading →

Global Gold Jewelry Demand Down 6% in Q1

modernen — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:07 +0000

The high price of gold continues to have a detrimental impact on the worldwide jewelry market as demand in this sector for the precious metal fell by 6 percent, year-over-year, in the first quarter of 2012.

Gap raises profit outlook, shares rise

modernen — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:07 +0000

(Reuters) – Gap Inc raised its yearly profit forecast, prompted by first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates and rising sales, and its shares rose 8 percent after hours. For the full year, Gap estimated earnings of $1.78 to $1.83 a share, above the $1.75 to $1.80 it forecast in February. “It’s important to remain measured in our outlook given that our biggest selling seasons are still ahead of us,” said Chief Financial Officer Sabrina Simmons. Given the first quarter beat, “the current forecast does appear to be conservative,” said Betty Chen, an analyst with Wedbush Securities. …

Best dress? Eva Longoria or Diane Kruger: Twitter highlights from Cannes

modernen — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:07 +0000

Following the opening of the 65th Cannes Film Festival Twitter users are buzzing about the dresses from the red carpet and lavishing praise on Diane Kruger who ‘wowed again’ and Eva Longoria; a selection of comments can be found below in this latest in a series of articles from Relaxnews examining social media reaction to the Cannes Film Festival.

Woman stole daughter’s ring and sold it for £30

modernen — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:06 +0000

A woman stole her daughter’s £499 engagement ring and sold it for £30 at a local shop, a court heard.

Teen charged with stealing wedding ring

modernen — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:06 +0000

A Staten Island teen has been charged with stealing a wedding and engagement ring after scamming a woman into believing she was looking for directions, authorities said Tuesday.

Pamela Love and Fashion.me site among ‘most creative’ winners

modernen — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:07 +0000

Jewelry designer Pamela Love features in US magazine Fast Company’s annual ranking of the “100 Most Creative People in Business,” which also honors sites including Fashion.me and Moda Operandi.

Historic diamond sells for $9.7 mn

modernen — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:07 +0000

A centuries-old diamond passed down through generations of European royalty fetched nine million Swiss francs ($9.7 million) at auction in Geneva on Tuesday.