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Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Wild West Social House: Revolutionizing Fashion Rentals with a Social Twist

Wild West Social House has transformed the fashion rental landscape with its innovative concept of merging luxury rental services with a private members' club. Based in West Hollywood, this unique establishment occupies a revamped 1940s building, formerly home to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Offering both new and vintage high-end designer clothing, the venue is a haven for stylists, celebrities, and fashion enthusiasts alike.

The club combines elements of a luxury showroom and a social hub. Members enjoy access to curated fashion collections, including gender-fluid designs, rare vintage pieces, and ready-to-wear items, available for rental or purchase. The space also serves as a venue for meetings, events, and casual gatherings. Amenities include private styling areas, meeting rooms, workspaces, and even a billiards room, with future plans for a bar and dining facilities.

Membership starts at $299 per month, allowing rentals of clothing worth up to $3,000, with higher tiers offering even more options. This approach aims to reimagine fashion consumption, promoting sustainability while delivering a luxury experience.

Wild West Social House exemplifies how experiential retail can elevate traditional services, providing an exclusive, personalized experience that redefines how fashion is consumed and appreciated.

Why Dior’s Exhibitions Are Central to Its Luxury Strategy

Dior's exhibitions, such as the celebrated Lady Dior House Exhibition, are not just art showcases; they are pivotal marketing tools that reinforce the brand's luxury identity and deepen its cultural resonance. By blending fashion, history, and artistry, these exhibitions transform the shopping experience into a journey of heritage and creativity.

Key Elements of Dior's Exhibition Strategy

Celebrating Iconic Designs

Exhibitions like the Lady Dior House highlight the craftsmanship and artistic innovation behind Dior's signature products, such as the Lady Dior bag. By linking these pieces to historical icons like Princess Diana, Dior creates an emotional and cultural connection with its audience.

Engaging Global Audiences

Dior strategically uses exhibitions to expand its influence beyond traditional luxury buyers. For instance, its global exhibitions introduce diverse audiences to the brand's heritage, often incorporating regional collaborations, like its recent partnerships with Indian ateliers, to localize and personalize the experience.

Elevating Brand Perception

These events position Dior not just as a fashion brand but as a cultural curator, blending art and luxury. Dior's exhibitions serve as immersive storytelling platforms, showcasing not only its products but also its historical and artistic legacy, solidifying its status as a timeless symbol of sophistication.

Dior's focus on exhibitions reflects a forward-thinking strategy where luxury transcends commerce, evolving into an experience. This approach fosters deeper customer loyalty while keeping the brand relevant in an ever-changing market.

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Pirelli Pregnant Debutant

Adriana Lima in the Pirelli 2013 calendar © Steve McCurry

ADRIANA LIMA - the first pregnant woman who never appears in the iconic Pirelli calendar, as seen in new images revealed on the Vanity Fair Italia website today. The Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima confirmed that she was expecting her second baby with her Serbian basketball player husband, Marko Jaric, in March - can be seen baring her baby bump in a black crop top.

Lima joins 10 other beauties, each chosen for their involvement in various charitable foundations, including Elisa Sednaoui, Liya Kebede, Petra Nemcova, Isabeli Fontana and Kyleigh Kuhn. This time, the calendar has been photographed by Steve McCurry, who took the famous shot of the green-eyed Afghan Girl that appeared on the cover of the National Geographic in 1985. He follows in the footsteps of Karl Lagerfeld and Mario Sorrenti.

Monday, 19 March 2012

Anais - The Next Kate Moss

ANAIS GALLAGHER is following the footsteps of Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber in becoming a new model star. The 12-year-old beauty clicked in her first photo shoot, with her mother Meg Matthews to accompany her.

Anais Gallagher – who is the daughter of Matthews and her former husband Noel Gallagher - strikes fashion headlines in January this year, when her mother Meg tweeted a black and white picture of Anais taken by Mario Testino. With her heart-shaped face, loose, flowing hair and high cheekbones, Anais was quickly hyped as the next Kate Moss - comments her mother has decided not to respond to.

Gallagher is currently signed with Select Models, the agency that also represents Agyness Deyn and Natasha Poly, although she will not commence professional modeling jobs until she is older. Her first shoot (photographed by Alisa Connan), sees her blowing bubbles, while wearing a pink varsity-style jacket.

Kate's Extraordinary

Kate Moss is set to star in a one-off special of Absolutely Fabulous, in support of Sport Relief on March 23. The supermodel joins close friend Stella McCartney and Emma Bunton, as well as sportsmen Colin Jackson and Linford Christie, who will all make guest appearances.

Last month The British beauty teamed up with her friend McCartney, as she modeled the designer’s latest collection at her London Fashion Week Show. She also supported her friend at the turning-on of her Christmas lights in December 2011, at which Ab Fab character Eddie was the guest of honor.

CHARLIZE THERON’s New Role

After adopting a baby boy, CHARLIZE THERON has become a mother for the first time.

"Charlize Theron has adopted a child (a baby boy)," said the spokesperson for the Oscar-winning actress. "She is the proud mum of a healthy baby boy named Jackson" he added.

Theron, who broke up from long-term boyfriend Stuart Townsend in January 2011, has previously spoken about her desire to be a mother.

"I want a baby," said Theron to Germany's In Touch magazine last year. "If it would happen tomorrow I would be very happy... There are so many unwanted children on this earth and it's our job to care for them. And if we don't we're doing the world a disservice."

Wednesday, 7 March 2012

Bérénice Béjo Photo Gallery

Bérénice Béjo Photo Gallery

Bérénice Béjo

Monday, 20 February 2012

Latest Trends In New York

Some trends have emerged in New York, which leads us to believe that the movements be richly textured season.

Urban tool was observed on the catwalk in Alexander Wang, Derek Lam, Victoria Beckham, Tommy Hilfiger, DKNY, Theyskens theory, Ohne Titel, Diesel Black Gold, Marc Jacobs Marc, ports 1961 and Proenza Schouler-while vibe hippie psychedelic obvious, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Altuzarra, and Jeremy Scott.

Rich colors and modernization; with peroxide, oxblood, black, Navy Blue, olive green, chestnut, Burgundy all impact - and rich textures; cable knit and shearling, fabrics and also obvious.

Thursday, 16 February 2012

Party With Supermodel

WOULD you like to party with supermodel Helena Christensen? VOGUE.COM is offering you the chance to join her at the launch of her new Triumph Essence lingerie collection at Selfridges next week, with a new competition.

The first 100 readers to email the below address will be able to attend the event next Thursday, along with a friend, and will be treated to an exclusive goodie bag. The first ten to enter will also be offered an appointment at the Fantasy Mirror - which creates a 3D visualization that perfectly maps your shape, helping you to find the best fitting underwear possible.

"For me, it's essential for a lingerie company to have a female perspective," explained Christensen. "After all, women are wearing these pieces and it's all about what makes you feel good. And these sophisticated styles definitely do that."

To secure your place email UK.Events@triumph.com. The deadline for this offer is Sunday night at 6pm. The 100 winners will be notified on Monday, ahead of the party on Thursday.

Ref: WWW.VOGUE.CO.UK

CINDY CRAWFORD‘s Beauty Mark

One of Vogue's all-time most iconic covers in January 1990, CINDY CRAWFORD starred on along with Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington. But her previous covers for the magazine didn't trait one of her most famous trademarks - her mole.

"The first time they put me on the cover, they airbrushed off my mole," Cindy said in New York Fashion Week newspaper, The Daily. "Whenever they mess with the mole, I cringe!" she added.

In January this year, Kaia Gerber, 10 years old daughter of Crawford is set to follow her mother's modeling footsteps - having landed Versace's inaugural children swear campaign.

"At this point, she's too young to pursue a career; also there aren't even a handful of jobs for a 10-year-old girl. But if she's 17 and wants to try it, of course, what can I say? She kind of jokingly said - I'm not even sure if it was jokingly - 'I might model first because you don't have to know how to do anything, but then I want to be a baby nurse.'" Crawford added.

Sienna's Baby Bump

For the first time ever Sienna Miller came out with her baby bump last night (Feb 14). The Vogue cover girl attended the video installation of ‘The Ever-Changing Face of Beauty’ screening in New York, wearing a figure-hugging, floor-length Boss Black dress which showed off her growing bump. The actress' sister Savannah confirmed her pregnancy last month. Photographs also came into view on Friday showing the mother-to-be wearing a ring on her engagement finger, but still Miller's spokesperson did not confirm or deny the wedding rumors.

New York Latest

Victoria Beckham’s second Victoria collection has been shown in New York yesterday - and her fun, flippy dresses were just as desirable and wearable like last year. At the same time as in September, Beckham spoke to press and buyers through the collection in a series of friendly appointments - revealing the "American high school" as a theme, and introducing fun cartoon sketches of clothes on the clothes.

Monday, 13 February 2012

54th Annual Grammy Awards - The Red Carpet (PART 3)

Artists and Celebrities arrive at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California (PART 3).