May 18th, 2012
Despite its increasing innovations in the online arena, Louis Vuitton hasn’t forgotten the art of letter writing, with reports that the French luxury house is planning to expand its stationery offerings with more “paper goods and related paraphernalia.”

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Luxe stationery: Louis Vuitton to ‘pump up’ writing category
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May 18th, 2012
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.

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Fashion agenda: Fashion Rio, 20th Vienna Life Ball
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May 18th, 2012
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.

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Dolce & Gabbana releases its video campaign with Bianca Balti
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May 17th, 2012
(Reuters) – Gap Inc raised its yearly profit forecast, prompted by first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates and rising sales, sending its shares up 8 percent in extended trading. For the full year, Gap estimates earning $1.78 to $1.83 a share, above the $1.75 to $1.80 it had 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

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Gap raises profit expectations, shares rise
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May 17th, 2012
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.

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Best dress? Eva Longoria or Diane Kruger: Twitter highlights from Cannes
Tags: 65th, diane-kruger, dresses, festival, festival-on-may, film-festival, from-the-red, latest, opening, the-65th, the-opening
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May 16th, 2012
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.

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Pamela Love and Fashion.me site among ‘most creative’ winners
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May 16th, 2012
While athletics fever may be in the air, fashion fans descending on the UK capital for the Olympic Games July 27 – August 12 haven’t been forgotten about. Find out about how designers including Paul Smith and Matthew Williamson are getting involved here.

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The fashionista’s guide to the Olympics: city puts style in the limelight for 2012
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May 16th, 2012
For fashionistas looking to support their country with panache during the upcoming Olympic Games, international contemporary design store The Conran Shop has launched a collection of flag scarves available in the Stars and Stripes, Union Jack, French Tricolor and the Japanese Hinomaru.

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Support your country in style: Conran Shop launch flag scarves ahead of Olympics
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May 16th, 2012
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.

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Historic diamond sells for $9.7 mn
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