Ikea Responds to Balenciaga’s Interpretation of the Blue Tote

Balenciaga Arena
Ikea bag (left), Balenciaga Arena (right).

Balenciaga, the renowned luxury fashion brand, introduced its latest creation – the Balenciaga Arena Extra-Large Shopper Tote Bag, with a price tag of $2,150. Interestingly, this bag drew attention for its uncanny resemblance to IKEA’s iconic Frakta bag. In a lighthearted response, Ikea showcased its sense of humor by releasing an advertisement providing guidance on distinguishing the original from the ‘copy.’

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LVMH Buys Christian Dior For $13 Billion

The French luxury group LVMH, headed by billionaire Bernard Arnault, and already in possession of Christian Dior perfumes, is acquiring the remaining minority shares of Christian Dior for approximately $13.1 billion. “The corresponding transactions will allow the simplification of the structures, long requested by the market, and the strengthening of LVMH’s fashion and leather-goods division … Read more

Kendall Jenner Sizzles in La Perla Campaign

Kendall Jenner La Perla Beachwear
Photo: Steven Klein / La Perla

Top model Kendall Jenner stars in a sexy new ad campaign for La Perla SS17 Beachwear campaign. Lensed by renowned fashion photographer Steven Klein, the 21-year-old model dons the Summer Energy bikini with stylized starfish and colored plastic panels. Enjoy, and check out the rest of the sizzling photos after the jump!

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Karlie Kloss channels Marilyn Monroe for Swarovski film


‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’ – Top model Karlie Kloss and Swarovski reinterpreted the iconic scene from 1953’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes for a new video.
“This campaign is all about juxtaposing classic and modern style. I have always been an admirer of the timeless Hollywood glamour of Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, and being able to evoke their iconic movie scenes and add a modern spin was such a fun experience”, says Kloss.
Check out Karlie’s video for Swarovski below!

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Chanel Celebrates the Year of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel


To celebrate its founder, French maison has announced the launch of a fragrance, a line of handbags and a short film. Designed by Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld, the Gabrielle bags will come in about six iterations and will cost between $3,000 and $33,000, depending on make and material. Check out the Chapter 18 “Gabrielle: Rebel at Heart,” which pays homage to its founder’s rebellious and tenacious spirit.

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