From Your Personal Shopper in Cannes: Maison Rabih Kayrouz opens in Saint-Tropez

Lebanese fashion designer Rabih Kayrouz  announced the opening of a new  ready-to-wear boutique in Saint Tropez, France, last week.

The boutique is Maison Rabih Kayrouz’s first on the French Riviera, located  in Saint Tropez’s high-end shopping village on Gambetta Street.

The boutique was designed by architect Christopher Martin and the interior  focuses on light wood paneling and rows of mirrors.

MRK’s spring-summer collection is now on display at the shop: a mixture of  airy silk gowns and tops mixed with playful draw-string trousers and cotton sun  dresses. In its statement, MRK said the collection reflected the atmosphere of  the shipping village and the call of its beaches.

MRK recently made the switch to ready-to-wear, or prêt-a-porter, several  seasons ago after more than a decade in couture.

His ready-to-wear collections maintain minimalist architectural design  influences. A self-described avant garde, Kayrouz plays heavily on geometry in a  way that puts his pieces on the edge of conceptual.

Rabih Kayrouz is praised for his architectural cuts and exacting construction, but the designer’s approach is far from rational. Emotion is the crux of his ready-to-wear label, which launched in 2009 with the opening of Maison Rabih Kayrouz in Paris. He works instinctively to design garments that embody comfort, confidence and, most importantly, joy.

Beyond pragmatism and pleasure, Kayrouz’s work reflects exceptional craftsmanship. It was this delicate balance that won over the international press and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, who invited him to participate in the official calendar of couture fashion shows in 2009. Kayrouz had been designing dresses for private clients since 1998, but the decision to include his premier collection marked a first in couture.

Showing four collections per year, Kayrouz continues to apply rigorous haute-couture style codes to his ready-to-wear collection, and his distinctive ease to couture.

From Your Personal Shopper in Milano: Become Personal Shopper and Image Consultant with the First Professional Course

Vip Luxury Service (www.vipluxuryservice.com) , in cooperation with the European School of Economics (http://www.uniese.it/)  is proud to announce the launch of the very first professional course aimed at creating professional Personal Shoppers and Image Consultants in Italy.

Nowadays these emerging professional figures are often created from nowhere, just out of a hobby or ‘passion for fashion and shopping’. A successful Personal Shopper/Image Consultant, on the contrary, is a professional who has an expertise not only in Fashion, Fashion History, Fashion Culture, but also in shapes, colours, textiles and fabrics, dress code and etiquette, wardrobe management, accessorizing and jewellery and so much more.

Furthermore, in order to run a successful business in the Personal Shopping and Image Consulting industry, a background and knowledge in Marketing is not only recommended but necessary.

Italy, as the country where elegance and fashion infuse every item, scenario, behaviour, work of art, and Milano, the city in which fashion meets design, will host this 40-hours course starting in March 2013.

The professional course for Personal Shopper/Image Consultant is based on the unique concept of combining classroom training provided by established professionals in the Fashion and Personal Shopping/Image Consulting industry as well as practical training ‘on the spot’, held in boutiques and showrooms of the trendiest and most fashionables designers’ streets in the city of Milano.

At the end of the course and after the final test, the best students will have the opportunity of an internship in one of the leading fashion companies based in Milano or surroundings. This will help them complete the study process and create a professional figure that will be able to successfully operate in the most charming industry in Italy and abroad.

For additional informations, please contact us info@vipluxuryservice.com

From Your Personal Shopper in Cannes: Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Exclusivity and Luxury in the South of France

Gracing the southern tip of the Cap d’Antibes, the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc belongs to those iconic establishments where time seems to stand still amidst the rustle of the Alep pines, behind which it is hidden.

For the past one hundred years, this elegant Napoleon III hotel first welcomed artists and writers and then later Europe’s elite and aristocracy. Nowadays the property has become the confidential sanctuary for movies stars, especially during the Cannes Film Festival.

A true garden of Eden where privacy, luxury and charm combine with perfection… No words really do justice to the beauty of this place.

For more than 140 years the southern tip of the Cap d’Antibes has been graced by the quintessential symbol of exquisite hospitality… the enigmatic Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.

Created and maintained by true artisans, this exclusive sanctuary has forever captivated the most discerning of hotel guests… its idyllic charm and incomparable elegance providing the perfect setting for cherished moments and unforgettable memories.

An exclusive heaven of perfection and privacy, it is set amongst twenty-two acres of gardens and pine forest with a pristine coastline and unsurpassed views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Lérins Islands.

The luxury Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc graces the southern tip of the Cap d’Antibes, nestled between Nice and Cannes on the magnificent Côte d’Azur.

The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc welcomes the opportunity to create truly bespoke private events and hosts a variety of distinguished  restaurants, bars and lounges as well as its own chocolaterie.

In the talented hands of head chef Arnaud Poëtte and pastry chef Lilian Bonnefoi, the celebrated fine dining Eden-Roc Restaurant serves a memorable gastronomic experience complemented by stunning views of the Lérins Islands.

The chic yet informal Eden-Roc Grill & Lounge Bar offers a colourful and vibrant ambience,  it hosts phenomenal sunsets accompanied by exquisite cocktails, sushi and tapas.

From Your Personal Shopper in Paris: Cartier Winter Tale Campaign, Absolutly Stunning

After L’Odyssée de Cartier in march 2012, the renowned French jeweler has just released its latest animated film “Winter tale” to celebrate Christmas.

Cartier‘s new Winter Tale holiday campaign promotes the French jeweler this holiday season with an ethereal spot and its iconic baby panthers, playing hide and seek in a snow-laden forest of fir trees. These mischievous cubs lead the viewer on an enchanting adventure.

From Your Personal Shopper in Paris: Chanel acquires Scottish cashmere firm Barrie

Luxury goods firm Chanel has bought the Barrie Knitwear cashmere mill in the Scottish Borders, following the collapse of owner Dawson International.

The deal is expected to secure all 176 jobs based in Hawick.

Barrie Knitwear was a trading division of Dawson International, which was placed in administration in August because of the size of its pension liabilities.

Chanel fashion president Bruno Pavlovsky said: “The acquisition of Barrie business by Chanel is all the more natural as the factory has worked with us for more than 25 years, producing cashmere knitwear including Chanel’s iconic two-tone cashmere cardigans.

“Through this acquisition, we reaffirm our commitment to traditional expertise and craftsmanship, and our wish to safeguard their future and support their development.”

Chanel said Barrie would continue to “pursue its partnerships with all major luxury brands, with no exclusivity” and grow its own brands presence around the world.

From Your Personal Shopper in Rome: Christian Louboutin opens flagship boutique in Rome

Christian Louboutin chooses Rome for his first boutique in Italy.
The boutique, designed by renowned architect Eric Clough  in collaboration with the designer, is immersed in the atmosphere of ancient Rome.

The shoe designer, who this year celebrated his company’s 20th anniversary, is known for the red sole, his sky-high heels that come adorned in feathers, crystals, silk tassels and other whimsical embellishments.

From Your Personal Shopper in London: Luxury On The Move… Luxury Travel Experiences that last a Lifetime

“Luxury on the Move” is proud to announce the launching of their new services dedicated to discerning connoisseurs who want to travel the world and enjoy life with refinement and style.

With several years’ experience gained in the Fashion and  Luxury industry, “Luxury on the Move” have created special, customizable, unique and exclusive experiences dedicated to those who want to taste and enjoy the world of fashion, luxury and look for refinement and style.

Luxury On The Move  doesn’t create simple holidays, but experiences that last a lifetime: from the ordinary to the extraordinary, the known to the unknown and exclusive access.

We transform the ordinary into extraordinary. We make the inaccessible accessible only to us.Our focus is on our supreme clients. We are truly interested in their needs and personalities to provide the highest level of professionalism. As masters in Travel Couture and luxury services, we globally give you access to the most renowned brands, to their showrooms and most recent collections.

We open the doors into the most exclusive Fashion and Luxury World. Your wishes become reality with the guidance, support and advice of our highly trained, international and dedicated team who will offer you the most exciting, stress-free shopping experience.

Luxury On The Move operates its services in Milan, Rome, Florence, Lugano, Paris, Cannes, St. Tropez, Montecarlo, London, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

All Luxury Experiences packages will be especially tailored to fit individual needs and preferences. All options are designed with elegance and are as unlimited as customers’ imagination, with personalized attention to every single detail.

With a wealth of creative concepts and innovative ideas, “Luxury On The Move” is able to satisfy any client request, whether showcasing a client’s brand, launching a product with maximum impact or producing a highly memorable VIP event.

“Our goal is to leave guests with an unforgettable experience.”

www.luxuryonthemove.co.uk

From Your Personal Shopper in Milano: The Ralph Lauren Ricky Bag, definitly a must-have icon bag

Ralph Lauren is known throughout the world for the ultimate in luxury and timelessness. For over forty years, his collections have defined American style while illustrating a remarkable legacy of impeccable craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.

The Ralph Lauren Ricky Bag, named for the designer’s wife and muse, reflects the highest standards of hand workmanship and is one of Ralph Lauren’s most iconic silhouettes. As with all Ralph Lauren handbags, only the most luxurious materials are used, and the artisans who create these handbags represent the finest in the world.

The distinctive pattern of the Ricky Bag is hand-drawn, and each individual piece measured and cut by hand. A testimony to its precise construction, one Ricky Bag can take up to 12 hours to create.

Leather handbags are fashioned from a total of 50 separate pieces. Alligator handbags require approximately four skins. Each hide or skin has been handpicked to create a flawless silhouette and treated to ensure the handbag will age beautifully.

The Ricky Bag is hand-worked throughout –from the hardware and handles to the gusset and feet-creating the graceful lines of the handbags silhouette.

Edges of the Ricky Bag are formed from three layers of leather, which are buffed and stained as a natural sealing process and hand-skived to ensure a flawless contour. Ricky Bags from the Ralph Lauren Saddle Bag Collection, with signature leather-covered hardware, are constructed without corners, piping or lining for a supple silhouette.

Finished with cut edges and reinforced with wax cord, the handles of a Ricky Bag are specially shaped to ensure supreme comfort.  Their signature form is accentuated through hand skiving and stitching.

The unique shape of the top edge of a Ricky Bag is designed for ease of opening and allows the wearer to carry the handbag unbuckled. Additional hand stitching is found on the top edge of a Ralph Lauren Saddle Bag Collection Ricky Bag.

Custom made in Italy, each piece is handmade, attached by hand and stamped with the signature Ralph Lauren logo- a symbol of its authenticity.

Each handbag is fitted with a functioning lock and shipped with the key inside . Every part of the lock is affixed by hand.

The Ricky Bag is hand-shaped with special tools after it has been fully turned, creating its iconic and graceful silhouette.

PERSONALISATION

Dedicated to service at the highest level, Ralph Lauren offers engraving embossing and monogramming in select Ralph Lauren stores. We invite you to enquire about the exceptional personalisation services.

THE CUSTOM RICKY BAG

In the refined bespoke tradition found in Ralph Lauren’s Made to Measure Collections, the iconic Ricky Bag is offered Made to Order. A Ralph Lauren Sales Professional will guide you through the Made to Order programme and assist you in personalising your one-of-a-kind Ricky Bag with exclusive fabric, colour and hardware selections.

From Your Personal Shopper in Paris: Chanel’s New Coco Noir Perfume

Chanel’s newest fragrance, Coco Noir, joins the perfume franchise that consists of Coco, Chanel N°5, Chanel Chance, and Coco Mademoiselle. According to Vogue, Chanel’s master perfumer Jacques Polge created the scent to represent Coco Chanel’s love of ” the dazzle of black and Venice.'”

Coco Noir features top notes of grapefruit and bergamot, middle notes of rose, jasmine, narcissus and geranium leaves, and base notes of tonka beans from Brazil and Venezuela, patchouli from Indonesia, sandalwood, vanilla and incense.

“Before me, no one would have dared dress in black,” Gabrielle Chanel once said.

It is the iconic color that Chanel brought to fashion that inspired the new fragrance.

Coco Noir is set to launch worldwide on August 17, 2012.

From Your Personal Shopper in Milano: Gucci Stunning Shoulder Handbags

In Soft stirrup black brocade leather shoulder bag or nubuck leather or python…. GUCCI, SIMPLY GUCCI!