"We were shocked! Expecting the demand for his goods to decrease but it never happened. We were bombarded. Instead the demand just kept increasing. The sales has nearly doubled from last year."
A new Yves Saint Laurent outlet has just opened its doors at Bicester Village near Oxford, UK. The shop stocks men's and women's collections, as well as accessories, shoes, and handbags. Bicester Village is also home to designer outlets including: Dior, Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Luella, Gucci, Reiss, Versace, Superdry, Myla, L.K. Bennett, Karen Millen, Jimmy Choo, Joseph, and Alexander McQueen.
Armani sent out a memo today indicating that his Armani Prive couture presentation next Monday is being moved back from 7:30 pm to 9 pm, due to what he calls an “unexpected and unjustifiable” time change by Christian Dior. He goes on to call Dior's move “indicative of a lack of respect for other people’s time and labor.” 21 days until fashion week and the drama is already stewing lol.
Two fashion houses, both Christian Dior and Chloé, opened their first boutiques in Beirut last week on December 17, 2009. Other labels may soon follow in 2010. The Lebanese capital is becoming a hot retail pocket for European luxury.
Instead of menswear inspired women clothing, it's straightup menswear built for women. Creative director Kris Van Assche, credited the universal appeal of Dior Homme with its slim fit and clean clothing, in the decision to launch the Dior Homme"Petite Taille" collection. The collection is slated to release globally next year in Dior Homme stores and prices ranges from $407 to $1,185. -WWD I can't wait for the results! I'm a huge fan of masculine feminine fashion.
