From Your Personal Shopper in New York: Tom Ford creates ‘Suit & Tie’ for Justin Timberlake

Tom Ford has teamed up with Justin Timberlake to design outfits for the actor and singer’s new video.

Tom Ford has worked on a series of clothes and accessories designed specifically for the new Timberlake album which are expected to appear in videos and visuals when the record drops in the spring.

Timberlake is no stranger to the world of fashion himself. A designer in his own right, the singer regularly tops best-dressed lists although he doesn’t always wear his own label, William Rast.

The American fashion designer, who also styled Timberlake for the promotional artwork, is famous for his bespoke men’s tailoring.

The new single is Timberlake’s first musical endeavour in nearly six years and is accompanied by a black and white video that sees the singer adopt a suave 50’s suited style.

Tom Ford said: ‘I adore Justin. He has innate style and enormous talent. It has been such a pleasure and honour to work with him throughout this entire creative process.’

The cover shot for Timberlake’s first single from the new record, “Suit & Tie” (featuring an equally style-savvy Jay-Z) , features a Tom Ford tuxedo with satin peak lapels, a white shirt and an oversized satin bow tie.

The 31-year-old singer is also seen in luxury Tom Ford garb in the video, including a three-piece suit and a black lapel two-piece tuxedo.

From Your Personal Shopper in New York: Chopard Launches E-boutique

Chopard launched a newly designed website and its first ecommerce boutique, developed with the primary goal of increasing brand awareness. The website’s other  objectives include, driving traffic to Chopard’s stores, generating new business, sharing brand philosophy and detailed product information with consumers.

“The watch and jewelry market has changed dramatically in the past four or five years thanks in great part to the rise of social media, and we aim to be on the forefront in all realms, including luxury e-commerce,” said Marc Hruschka, the president of Chopard USA.

The website, launched today as us.chopard.com, will serve the U.S.  and act as a pilot program for other global markets. The website is designed to reach consumers in major metropolitan areas that do not have a Chopard boutique or retail partner in their region.

“In many instances in the luxury world, customers want to see and touch the watches and jewelry before they buy it,” said Hruschka. “It is already clear to us that when we enter a market with a brick-and-mortar store, where we have retail partners, they benefit from the increased awareness; the same is true of this situation. We believe that retail partners and our boutiques will benefit from the halo effect of the increased brand recognition the site will generate.”

The website provides newly written information about each piece showcased,  with new photography and approximately 650 product references will be available for purchase for prices ranging from about $100 for accessories to more than $65,000 for fine jewelry. Collections such as Happy Diamonds, Imperiale, Classic Racing, L.U.C. and haute joaillerie as well as a host of specialty pieces and exclusive limited editions, will be offered.

Chopard has five U.S. boutiques, including the recently expanded and remodeled South Coast Plaza store in Orange County, California, the remodeled Bal Harbour store in Florida and a newly opened Wynn boutique in Las Vegas. Additionally, the brand partners with dozens of top-level retail jewelry stores.

From Your Personal Shopper in New York: Hermes Expands Men’s Universe 2012

Hermes is world renowned French manufacturer of  high-quality products, specialized in leather, lifestyle accessories, perfumery, luxury goods, and ready-to-wear. Hermes has focused to expand its men’s chic collection, by organizing special events in three US cities this Fall:  New York, San Francisco and Seattle.

On October 5th and 6th, Hermes  organized the opening event in their men’s boutique in New York, with a special focus on their bespoke and made-to-measure services, along with presentations of their most striking products such as the rose gold and black crocodile strap Tourbillon watch and dark green Bayou Crocodile Barda messenger bag.

From October 18 to 24, the San Francisco Hermes store will be converted into an all-men’s luxury mecca to showcase the fashion house’s fall 2012 collection for the Hermès Man:  RTW, home, fragrance, bags, as well as the new Heavy Twill assortment of ties, etc.

From October 31st through November 6th, Hermes festivities will be finalized in their Seattle Boutique, with an interactive art installation by renowned digital projection artist Miguel Chevalier, who created ingenious designs their AW12 silk Tech-ties collection.

From Your Personal Shopper in Milano: Prada designs costumes for ‘The Great Gatsby’

Prada and Miu Miu have designed outfits for the upcoming  movie The Great Gatsby. Baz  Luhrmann’s dazzling silver screen adaptation, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey  Mulligan and Tobey Maguire, is creating a new buzz, and it is  fashion-related.

According to an interview of Miuccia Prada published in Vogue, 40 dresses  from past Prada and Miu Miu collections will be adapted for the movie.

While Gatsby’s couture will be inspired by the elegant  1920s, Prada Spring/Summer  2012 menswear collection represents a very seductive first approach of  this era’s fashion interpretation.

It’s not a first-time partnership for the designer and director: Prada worked on Lurhmann’s 1996 film Romeo + Juliet, designing a suit that was worn by Leonardo Di Caprio – who, coincidentally, also stars in The Great Gatsby. Lurhmann also created a series of short films for the recent Prada and Schiaparelli exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.

Carey Mulligan’s outfits will also be styled with Tiffany & Co’s sparkly  creations.

Baz Lurhmann’s adaptation of the famous novel published by Francis Scott  Fitzgerald in 1925 will hit cinemas in July 2013.

From Your Personal Shopper in New York: Michael Phelps for Louis Vuitton

Team USA swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, fronts Louis Vuitton’s new Core Values campaign.

Phelps appears in a new campaign promoting the brand’s high-end range of day bags and luggage.

Shot by Annie Leibovitz, Phelps appears only in a black speedo and some goggles, submerged in a stark bathtub beside a Vuitton tote.

Phelps follows in the footsteps of fellow celebrities Sean Connery, Muhammad Ali, Angelina Jolie and singer Bono in modelling for the brand’s Core Values campaign.

The initiative launched in 2007 puts the spotlight on exceptional people of truly global stature ranging in professions and backgrounds who beyond their celebrity status.

From Your Personal Shopper in Paris: Elizabeth Arden buys fragrance licenses

Elizabeth Arden has bought the licenses for the Ed Hardy, True Religion and BCBGMAXAZRIA fragrance brands from New Wave Fragrances.

The company, which did not disclose the terms of the deal, said the license would lift earnings in fiscal 2013, but added it would have “minimal impact” on results for the year ending June 30, 2012.

The company reaffirmed its forecast of net sales growth of 5 percent to 5.5 percent for the current fiscal year and net income per diluted share of $1.95 to $2.00.

Elizabeth Arden makes celebrity fragrance for Britney Spears, Elizabeth Taylor and Taylor Swift, among others and the designer fragrance for brands such as Juicy Couture and John Varvatos.

From Your Personal Shopper in Milan: Vip Luxury Service launches PRIVILEGE LOUNGE, the Most Exclusive Private Shopping Club

PRIVILEGE LOUNGE serves quality life experiences to the elite of taste and mind: a Luxury Shopping Club with Premium Services and Privileges.

True luxury is about having both time and access. True luxury is not for everyone. We search tirelessly to provide our clients with the most carefully curated collection of services available

From the most famous brands to the most exclusive real estate addresses, PRIVILEGE LOUNGE is your partner for everything that matters.

At PRIVILEGE LOUNGE, members are treated special and personal. To become a member, one needs to be invited by another member or get waitlisted. Exclusivity reigns supreme at PRIVILEGE LOUNGE, that’s why it is a private club with restrict access to members exclusively.

Membership is available as an annual subscription and membership is limited to enable our level of service.

Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Prestige Membership and Elite Membership (limited to 100 members worldwide)

Membership is by invitation only and you have to be qualified to be a member.

To enquire about membership, quotations and to receive the application form, please contact info@privilegelounge.com

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VIP VIDEO SHOPPING SERVICE – SHOPPING FROM YOUR HOME IN MILAN, PARIS and LONDON

It is the new frontier of luxury shopping, a unique shopping experience dedicated to the most demanding and selected customers . You will be surprised at how easy it is and how much fun it can be.

In partnership with some of the most prestigious multi-brand stores and fashion brands in Italy, PRIVILEGE LOUNGE personal shoppers, in real time video conference, will bring customers in the most exclusive fashion boutiques and they will be able to purchase items displayed in the store and have it shipped to their countries.

Customers will have the sensation of being physically in the shop; our personal shoppers, together with shop assistants, will show the collections and help customers with purchases.

Vip Video Shopping Service will give customers an exclusive access to fashion designers.

No matter where the customer is, PRIVILEGE LOUNGE offers the customer the opportunity to shop in Italy.

The most beautiful fashions in the world come from Italy; in the world of fashion shopping, Italy has become something of an icon, with a huge concentration of designer boutiques.

That’s why we decided to launch VIP Video Shopping Service in Italy.

Starting from June 2012, customers will be able to do virtual shopping also in Paris and London.

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Members will be offered the exclusive opportunity to pre-order : you will be the first to receive new collections, made-to-order items, limited editions, and waiting lists priority.

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If you are looking for something undiscoverable ask us and we will purchase it on your behalf! From limited-edition handbags to the brand new Ferrari model, from a villa in Saint Tropez to the most exclusive mobile phone personalized in gold and diamonds.

After a preliminary free-of-charge meeting to define characteristics and budget of required items, typology of receivers and destination details, our personal shopper will engage in the research. Whether birthdays, holidays or anniversaries we could buy for you the most appropriate gift. Our curated gifts service will provide a completely stress-free shopping experience.

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PRIVILEGE LOUNGE offers a unique and global real estate service, facilitating property transactions and a wide range of property services seamlessly.

In partnership with the most important real estate agencies worldwide, PRIVILEGE LOUNGE team will search for your ideal home and we offer each client a service tailored to their specific needs. PRIVILEGE LOUNGE global network will offer exclusive properties that meet your requirements anywhere in the world. Whatever your brief, PRESTIGE LOUNGE provides a personalized and bespoke service that is designed to make the property search and transaction process smooth and stress free. With our real time video service, you will be able to visit the properties from your country.

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The Dedicated Personal Shopper service gives you access to your own personal shopper, dedicated to your needs, accessible by email and phone.

PRIVILEGE LOUNGE offers a personalized service where one of our personal shopper will be dedicated to you, follow through with your orders, as well as to assist with any after-shopping issues that you may have. This way, your personal shopper will be familiar with your history and will be able to cater to your individual needs.

Your DEDICATED PERSONAL SHOPPER will select clothing for you and will continue to assist you with informations on shops we visited, new ideas, new products etc etc and how you can use your new purchased items.

This highly-personalised service will also provide information on special discounts and exclusive access, as well as advanced notice of upcoming events and parties according to individual preference and travel location.

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From Your Personal Shopper in New York: Jen Mascali, Innovative Creations and Italian craftsmanship

Jen Mascali was inspired at an early age by her great grandfather who, as a leather artisan, handcrafted shoes for actresses, princesses and prominent women of his time. The shoes he crafted for Grace Kelly’s wedding can be seen in the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

With creativity in her genes Jen wanted to develop her appreciation for the art of design and beauty of Italian craftsmanship.

Moving to Florence she began working as an assistant to a luxury handbag designer and began to develop her skills and turn her attention to aesthetic detail into innovative creations.

Jen Mascali launched in Fall 2010 in New York, Milan and Paris. Mascali was recognized by Pitti  as an emerging designer to watch and was placed alongside her most talented piers at their Milan show, TOUCH. The brand was also selected to show at the Hotel Ritz during Paris Fashion Week.

Known for their Rich Hippie vibe, the bags, produced in the finest factories in Tuscany, alongside some of the worlds most prominent and wellrespected brands, are the perfect combination of casual elegance and handcrafted, raw luxury. The brand is a favorite of Academy Award winning actress and style icon, Halle Berry and stylish women who appreciate the beauty of design and are not afraid to be individuals.

Jen is determined to promote and preserve the integrity of the Made in Italy label. Italian craftsmanship and fine attention to detail are key elements of the brand.

Today, the leathers of Mascali’s Great Grandfather hang in her studio, with the history of their transformation into wearable art sparking inspiration in each of her designs.

Through heritage and experience Jen Mascali has created a brand of handcrafted, timeless pieces – raw luxury.

From Your Personal Shopper in New York: IWC Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple

IWC Schaffhausen opened its first US Flagship Boutique in New York City in April, the largest of its kind worldwide.

Founded in 1868 by Florentine Ariosto Jones, an American entrepreneur who aimed to combine Swiss watch making with the demand for luxury watches in the United States, IWC continues the company’s rich tradition at 535 Madison Avenue, returning to its roots in the heart of Manhattan’s luxury district.

“The opening of this Flagship Boutique in New York City marks a major milestone for IWC Schaffhausen,” says CEO Georges Kern. “It not only reflects the success of the brand, but also pays tribute to the home country of the company’s founder and to our American heritage. We are looking forward to welcoming our customers at this marvelous location at Madison Avenue and inviting them to experience IWC’s spirit and philosophy.” In fact, founder Florentine Ariosto Jones was born only a few miles away from the company’s new landmark.

The New York City Flagship Boutique is not only a high-profile retail location for the company’s much-coveted timepieces, but also an expression of its core values, innovation, and engineering excellence. The unique architecture presents the company’s watch families; Aquatimer, Pilot’s Watches, Portofino, Ingenieur, Da Vinci, and Portuguese,  in emotive settings that reflect their individual character. The more than 3,000-square-foot, bi-level boutique carries on the company’s special tradition with IWC’s classic collection of fine timepieces, as well as an assortment of limited-edition models.

The exclusive IWC Collection, only on display in the two Flagship Boutiques in Hong Kong and New York City,  has strong links with the various product lines and is made up of innovative, handpicked items and accessories as exquisite and outstanding as the watches themselves. From a professional diving kit in the colors of the Aquatimer Automatic 2000 to the collection’s high-tech road bike made of carbon fiber with engraved initials, the Flagship Boutique’s unique atmosphere invites customers to an inspirational voyage into the fascinating stories attached to the brand and each of its product families.

From Your Personal Shopper in New York: Cesare Attolini Takes Manhattan

Cesare Attolini  has opened its first store outside of Italy, on Madison Avenue at the corner of 67th Street in New York. Within the 2,500-square-foot space, clients can meet with the store’s tailor to select from nearly 1,000 swatches of fine English, Italian, and Scottish fabrics for bespoke suits, which take eight to 10 weeks to complete in Italy. In addition to housing the brand’s bespoke suits  and ready-made suits, the new Manhattan shop marks the U.S. debut of Attolini’s sportswear collection, including handmade cotton shirts, silk neckwear, cashmere knitwear, denim jeans, leather outerwear, and accessories.

The Attolini family  has long been credited with creating the original design for the Neapolitan-style suit; now, the family’s creations will be available for the first time to New York customers.

In the past as nowadays, three generations since 1930, it forges exclusive elegance and craftsmanship. Uncompromised expression, of an absolute quality, unique culture based on knowhow, untimely personalisation and charm.