ON THE COVER: EMMA WATSON Jul 10, 2009
Emma wears a Toga dress, BCBG Max Azria tights, $138, Teeny House Bunny feathered headband, $80, Aris Geldis necklace, $345, Burberry Prorsum belt, $375, Burberry boots ... She's worn enough big-night Chanel to become friendly with Karl Lagerfeld, the line's iconic designer "It's kind of my lucky brand," she explains, "a fail-safe" and lately she has been branching out, experimenting with Balenciaga, Burberry (for whom she's a fall face), Miu Miu, Alice Temperley, and a little-known Englishman... (Teen Vogue)
Radcliffe prefers dating women his age now Jul 9, 2009
Sporting long, flowing Ossie Clark vintage 1970s dress with a plunging neckline and Chanel jewels, the teen actress described her recent stint as a Burberry model as "so much fun.". Some of the stars wore white ribbons in honor of murdered costar Rob Knox, while just about everyone including Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Gary Oldman, Helen McCrory, Jim Broadbent, Michael Gambon and Robbie Coltrane took refuge inside the cinema once the skies again threatened to open up. (MSNBC -- News)
Alize Announces the Launch of Ground-Breaking Online Reality Series 'Concrete + Cashmere' Jul 8, 2009
Xaviar Alvarez: A creative young man, Xavier has worked in retail at Nordstrom, Prada, Polo Ralph Lauren and Burberry. He has also assisted notable stylists, including Jessica Pastor, Estee Stanley, Christina Erlich and Todd Halman. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Potter mania returns Jul 6, 2009
Radcliffe, who turns 20 on July 23, famously appeared naked on stage in New York and London productions of 'Equus'" to blow away his straitlaced image. Watson, now 19, radiates understated English chic modelling for fashion house Burberry, her way of blowing away the frumpy jumpers and backcombed hair she wears on set as the academically brilliant Hermione. "When I was little, I didn't understand that other kids thought I actually was Hermione, really geeky. It was devastating. (iAfrica.com)
Sixth Harry Potter film set to enchant loyal audience Jul 5, 2009
" Just as their characters are growing up fast in the film, so Radcliffe, Watson and Grint are charging into adulthood away from the set. They were aged 11, 10 and 12 respectively when they were chosen for the first Potter film, which hit cinema screens in 2001. Radcliffe, who turns 20 on July 23, famously appeared naked on stage in New York and London productions of "Equus" to blow away his straitlaced image. Watson, now 19, radiates understated English chic modelling for fashion house... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Under the spell Jul 3, 2009
Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger, has turned into a glamour-puss who is this year's "face of Burberry"; Rupert Grint, aka Ron Weasley, is doing slacker Brit films and grunts his way through interviews. But Daniel Radcliffe is forever Harry, the smart kid with character. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Obama asks men to be better fathers than his own Jun 21, 2009
Corbin, Burberry, Southwick Clothing. Tervis Tumblers, Royall, Trafalgar. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Burberry CEO Ahrendts Says Luxury Demand `Stabilizing' a Year Into Crisis Jun 16, 2009
Burberry Chief Ahrendts Says Luxury Demand Is Stabilizing - Bloomberg ... Burberry Chief Ahrendts Says Luxury Demand Is Stabilizing ... Burberry, Britains largest luxury-goods company, last month reported a full-year loss after it sold more handbags and apparel at a discount and wrote off the value of its business in Spain. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Five Must-Have Accessories for Summ... Jun 6, 2009
For a designer look, Burberry routinely has a variety of hats, and particularly for summer 2009, Juicy Couture has a $75 cotton floppy hat available in blue or pink. Each features a ribbon bow with Juicy s signature silver heart charm. (Suite101.com)
Umbrella Party May 30, 2009
BRITISH-like weather didn't put a damper on Burberry America's unveiling of its Madison Avenue headquarters. The fashion label trotted umbrella-wielding girls out onto the penthouse of the Palace Hotel -- where chief executive Angela Ahrendts and creative designer Christopher Bailey joined such guests as Orlando Bloom, "Page Six Sean" Avery, Blake Lively and boy friend Penn Badgley -- to kee 00004000 p them dry as they sipped champagne in the drizzle. (New York Post -- Gossip)
"Jon & Kate" Violating Child Labor Laws? May 30, 2009
Blake Lively steps out for Burberry, Taylor Swift sings and Robert Downey Jr. meets some "Iron Men.". Stories. (CBS News)
The week's fashion gossip May 29, 2009
Gwyneth Paltrow recently offered garments including a Burberry dress and a Topshop trench coat on the auction website, with all funds going to the Robin Hood Foundation which helps fight poverty in New York. Jessica Alba has also been selling her daughter's old clothes on eBay. (iAfrica.com)
Designer Summer Sunglasses for Men,... May 23, 2009
Looks Christian Dior, Ed Hardy, D&G, Tom Ford, Burberry, Versace ... Burberry and Versace are always prominent designer labels when discussing more conservative or traditional men's eyewear during the summer seasons. (Suite101.com)
Burberry plunges into annual loss May 20, 2009
Burberry is seen as well placed to restructure itself effectively. Luxury clothing brand Burberry has plunged into an annual loss, mainly due to charges at its Spanish operations ... The year "was one of the most challenging years the luxury sector has ever faced, especially in the second half", Burberry said. (BBC News -- Europe)
Isabel and Ruben Toledo Honored With Andre Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award at SCAD Fashion Show May 18, 2009
He has created images and art installations for Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Tiffany & Co., and Barney's New York. His work has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Victoria and Albert Museum and the Mode Museum in Antwerp. (PR Newswire)
Luxe For Less: Summer Weekend Totes May 18, 2009
" But stylish hand-held luggage doesn't come cheap. Take the 5,950 limited edition Bottega Veneta Cabat Uomo carry-on bag. It was introduced during the men's Spring/Summer 2007 collections last fall. It can hold a change of clothes as well as plenty of beach reading and bottles of wine or a hostess gift. Good luck finding one. Only 50 were made. A less expensive, but just as elegant option is the 725 Smythson Casablanca On Board Travel Bag. Made with gray linen and boasting yellow leather... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Cinderella story May 17, 2009
" Today, looking lean and youthful at 36, she seems more comfortable in her own skin. She has regularly visited a psychiatrist to sort herself out most notably following her father's death and a bout of post-natal depression after Moses' birth. Paltrow puts her unused energy into her website, goop.com, where she models herself as a kind of self-help guru. Naturally the knives came out for Hollywood's perfect-looking golden girl, who could hardly know what other, lowly women endure. To her... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Luxury labels still living it up May 16, 2009
Despite admitting it faces the toughest retail environment in years, David Jones has received another shipment of bags by Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana and Yves Saint Laurent. Fashion Topics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Why say no to fakes? May 15, 2009
And yet, they are happy to buy the fake Burberry trenchcoat at the market in central Joburg. Really. (iAfrica.com)
Japanese immersion May 15, 2009
On the areas main drag, Omotosando-dori, the uniform leans toward Armani and Burberry. Thousands troll the dramatic flagship stores of Europes top designers while nibbling on pastries and chocolates. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Luxury brands look to China for cushion in crisis May 11, 2009
Tiffany & Co. and Burberry Group did not respond to calls. Growth in China may not be huge in dollar terms, but it helps counter sales declines elsewhere, says Claudia D'Arpizio, a Bain partner in Milan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
China still has an appetite for luxury goods May 11, 2009
Tiffany & Co. and Burberry Group did not respond to calls. 1. (MSNBC -- Business)
It's not as if Susan Boyle's gone all Joan Collins May 9, 2009
No, our sensible Susan because we all feel we own a piece of her now has put on a sharp leather jacket and a Burberry scarf, and taken the grey from her hair. Her eyebrows might have visited a trainer. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Scottish Singing Sensation Susan Boyle Gets Dye Job, New Duds Apr 28, 2009
And instead of the old-fashioned dress she wore on the TV show "Britain's Got Talent," the Scottish singer was photographed wearing a stylish black leather jacket with what looked to be a Burberry scarf. Asked if she would change her looks on CNN's Larry King Live, Boyle replied "Why should I change?". (Fox News)
Susan Boyle gets eyebrow-raising makeover Apr 28, 2009
Instead of the plain beige dress she wore on her first TV appearance, she was recently photographed wearing a stylish black leather jacket and what appeared to be a Burberry scarf. Judges of Britains Got Talent will decide May 23 whether Boyle gets through to the next round. (MSNBC -- News)
'Boyle is not a very good singer and everybody should calm down'... Apr 18, 2009
Britain's Got Talent: Susan Boyle is not a very good singer, calm down everybody - We Love Telly - TV & Entertainment - Mirror. Britain's Got Talent: Susan Boyle is not a very good singer, calm down everybody. (The Drudge Report)
A touch of Chanel for Pringle Apr 12, 2009
And after Gucci and Burberry led the way in the 1990s, it was always going to be a late starter. Macaire cuts me short. (New York Post -- Business)
Bargain Designer Handbags Apr 10, 2009
Bag Borrow or Steal offers rentals such as Burberry, Chanel and Chloe, just to name a few, while also offering top brand accessories like sunglasses, jewelry and watches that can be rented. Be sure to check the websites for special deals and perks like free shipping and free membership. (Suite101.com)
* The demon on his shoulder Apr 8, 2009
He does meditations, said Lauryn Flynn, the head of VIP services for Burberry. He has become a little more Zen in his thinking. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
18th Annual BSA Fashion Show, "Stitch", is fun, chic and fierce Apr 3, 2009
Menswear included military cut jackets, knit sweaters, and the essential Burberry print scarf. As the scene switched to nightwear, the infectious beats of M.I.A. led neon-clad models dancing down the runway. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
"Michelle Mania" Takes Over Britain Apr 1, 2009
Buttolph says the British would be "completely enchanted" if she wore clothes by British designers, such as Alexander McQueen or Burberry, during her stay in the country. She also thinks the British are noticing Mrs. Obama's style because she's been choosing to wear items that represent current fashion trends. (CBS News)
Woman allegedly shoplifted $11,000 in goods from Wrentham outlets Apr 1, 2009
The 36-year-old South Boston mother of one was arraigned yesterday in Wrentham District Court, charged with stealing about $11,000 worth of merchandise from such stores as Burberry, Sunglass Hut, and Brooks Brothers ... Police spotted LeClair later with two bags heading into the Burberry store ... In addition to the sunglasses, police said, they merchandise from the Burberry store worth more than $1,470 and a pocketbook from Brooks Brothers worth more than $235. (Boston Globe)
Peace to reign at Guardian Mar 29, 2009
THE owner of The Guardian and Observer newspapers is close to appointing John Peace, the former chief executive of Great Universal Stores who heads fashion label Burberry, as its new chairman ... Peace, 60, is also chairman of Experian, the credit-checking firm, which was spun off with Burberry from GUS, the conglomerate he broke up after becoming chief executive in 2000. (New York Post -- Business)
Gently used clothing is hipper than ever as shoppers seek stylish bargains Mar 29, 2009
Among the designer names that move through the store: Armani, Burberry, Escada, Lilly Pulitzer and St. John. There is no division on who wants to save money, says WearHouse s store manager Michele Britt. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Into the trenches Mar 28, 2009
This spring, Banana Republic, Burberry, DKNY and J. Crew are just a few of the labels carrying updated trenches, with a slimmer silhouette than the traditional Bogie version ... Since it was invented by Thomas Burberry for British soldiers during the First World War, the basic structure of the coat has remained unchanged, which is good news for men. (Globe and Mail)
Crisis complicates forecasting by luxury brands Mar 26, 2009
Other luxury companies that have recently reported better than expected growth include Burberry, LVMH Mo. t Hennessy Louis Vuitton and PPR, the French company that owns a stable of storied brands like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
If the shoe fits, study it Mar 22, 2009
Next came a custom-made Nike Dunk in Burberry plaid that moved a woman in the third row to declare, "That is sexy.". Finally, Mr. Curtis, 22, a Carnegie Mellon senior who team-teaches the course with another student, took the plunge, removing one of his own Nike Penny IIs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Wyclef Jean and Miri Ben-Ari to Lead Phoenix House Tribute to Lisa Ellis of Fireman Capital Partners and Carnival House Recordings Mar 19, 2009
Co-Chairs are Rose Marie Bravo, former CEO of Burberry; Wyclef Jean, musician; Eli Manning, 2008 Super Bowl MVP and New York Giants Quarterback; Shaquille O'Neal, NBA "All-Star" Center for the Phoenix Suns, rapper, and actor; Richard Plepler, Co-President of HBO; Jeff Ross, Executive Producer of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien; and Andrew M. Spellman, Partner of Fireman Capital Partners. Other members of the Host Committee include Sarah Chapman, Rick Fox, Cristie Kerr and Erik Stevens, John... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Top Spring Accessories Mar 19, 2009
Taylor's Top Picks For Spring: Talking Fashion: Style: teenvogue. Preview the current issue of Teen Vogue. (Teen Vogue)
5 Spring Coats, Boots, Bags for Under $50 Mar 19, 2009
What Burberry originally created as a raincoat for the British army in 1914 has now become a fashion staple among women. The women's trench coat is something women love and the different emotions it evokes. (ABC News)
No Melrose Barton headed to Kutcher show Mar 14, 2009
"Ashton developed it about his life growing up as a model from Iowa, so it's about the whole fashion world that he was in, and obviously I have a lot of friends in the fashion world, so I'm used to being around a lot of people in that," Barton told PEOPLE on Thursday night at a GQ magazine-hosted party to celebrate the new men's fragrance Burberry the Beat. And Barton, who recently attended the fashion shows in Paris, promises to put the catty in catwalker. (MSNBC -- Television)
Milan fashion week shows gloss is going Mar 8, 2009
"These times call for styles which, far from scary, are reassuring, even familiar," Burberry designer Christopher Bailey told reporters before his Friday evening show in a renaissance palazzo in downtown Milan. His show focused on comfort clothes - the kind real women want to wear - including ample double-breasted trench coats, classic dresses and pleated skirts, all in somber but comforting colors including slate gray, cafe latte and burgundy red. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fashion family decides to say "merci" Mar 7, 2009
The shop's vintage clothing section is filled with handpicked designer fare, including Burberry coats, Dior jackets, Thierry Mugler strong-shouldered blazers and Chanel quilted bags. Further back, behind the vintage space, is an open room filled with the Merci ready-to-wear lines for men and women and changing rooms crafted from shipping crates. (International Herald Tribune)
Young fans go wild when JoBros invade theaters Mar 2, 2009
"The reaction (to the invasion) has been incredible," says Nick, wearing jeans with a button-down shirt and Burberry jacket scrunched up to the elbows. His nap cost him a bit of a cowlick. (USA Today -- Life)
Milan Fashion Week Feb 28, 2009
Burberry Prorsum, Missoni, Gianfranco Ferre, D&G ... Christopher Bailey's Burberry Prorsum shows are steeped in nostalgia but that backward glance is always his own - and Burberry's - British past: calf-length skirts, patterned knits in faded colors and that messy nonchalance that is English style ... A severe striped pantsuit, a pea coat and straight trousers joined the tailored outerwear that is a Burberry strength. (International Herald Tribune)
Minnesota might tax clothing as part of budget fixs Feb 28, 2009
That case is hard to make for 1,795 one-shoulder dresses at Nordstrom, 225 flare jeans at Burberry or 138 Hawaiian silk shirts at Tommy Bahama. Ann Rest, a Democrat from New Hope, favors a clothing tax with a credit for lower-income buyers. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Milan catwalks bare Feb 27, 2009
Milan Fashion Week goes into its third day on Friday with shows by Giorgio Armani, Gianfranco Ferre, Alberta Ferretti, Jil Sander and Burberry. The week kicked off in an atmosphere of gloom and doom with some 10 fewer shows in the lineup because of the global financial crisis. (iAfrica.com)
British Influence Persists In Hong ... Feb 26, 2009
fashion knockoffs are available aplenty in sites like the Ladies Market where hawkers can sell "real" Rolexes and Burberry products. According to Alessandra Galloni (Wall Street Journal, Feb. 3, 2006) "a Hong Kong market was selling copies of Louis Vuitton handbags unveiled in Paris but weren't yet in stores". (Suite101.com)
Red carpet glamour rules the night Feb 24, 2009
Burberry dressed Hugh Jackman in three different tuxes, and Dev Patel. I only wish Patel's Brooks Brothers bow tie had been bigger. (Los Angeles Times)
Leading Perfume and Celebrity Fragrance Retailer The Cosmetics Haven Relaunches Web Site Feb 19, 2009
One of the Web's leading retailers of perfumes and celebrity fragrances, the site carries more than 10,000 products from top brands like Burberry, Clinique and Estee Lauder ... At The Cosmetics Haven, shoppers can find 100 percent genuine designer perfumes and fragrances, such as fragrances from Burberry, Christian Dior and Gucci, and from Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Top Sites for Flowers, Jewelry and ... Feb 15, 2009
com is on the high end in terms of price but they offer a variety of top designers such as Stella McCartney and Burberry. The person you are shopping for can go on the website and use the Tell a Friend feature to email you items they like or they can create an online wish list. (Suite101.com)
Management: Is luxury dead? Feb 12, 2009
" Long may it reign. Big Apple crumbles With the US economy officially in recession, wealthy style-conscious New Yorkers - those whose fortunes has dropped from $US40 million to, say, $US20 million, have developed what experts have dubbed the Latte Mentality. To ensure they still get to drape themselves in the latest designer clothing, they have apparently cut back on Starbucks lattes (this explains all the closures), manicures, blow waves and botox. An elite few - who are so rich they are not... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Fashion & Style Feb 11, 2009
Vanity Fair and Burberry preview the 'Portraits' gallery at LACMA in Los Angeles. . (Variety)
Custom perfume event delights visitors Feb 8, 2009
She has also had a leading role in developing fragrances for Burberry, Avon, Davidoff, Diane Von Furstenburg, and Oililiy, to name a few. In addition to custom perfume events, she's also available for personal and couple's fragrance consultations. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
The pain in Spain offers retail re-frame Feb 8, 2009
A coat of similar appearance at a nearby Burberry store is 995 pounds, or about $1990 ... They are all there_Burberry, Louis Vuitton, MaxMara, Bulgari, Hermes, Chopard, Gucci, et al, all the way up the boulevard. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)