Wednesday, May 30, 2012
All my films are entertaining: Dibakar Banerjee
Dibakar Banerjee may like to tackle social problems in his film but the director, who is gearing up for the release of his political thriller 'Shanghai', says he will never compromise with the entertainment quotient in his movies. Dibakar, 41, says he is happy that his films 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', 'Oye Lucky Lucky Oye', 'Love Sex aur Dhokha' offered different stories without wavering from their socio-political themes. He promises to bring another edge-of-the-seat thriller with 'Shanghai', starring
Court stays Subhash Ghai’s Haryana land deal
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Tuesday stayed Bollywood filmmaker Subhash Ghai’s Mukta Arts from performing any activity on a 20-acre plot purchased from a gram panchayat in Haryana, a lawyer said.Ghai planned to set up a film institute on the land bought in October 2010 in Badhsa village in Jhajjar district, some 25 km from here. Hearing a plea filed by Nafe Singh and others from the village, Acting Chief Justice M.M. Kumar ordered status quo on the land and the execution of the sale deed
Asha Bhosle to co-judge 'Indian Idol'
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be one of the judges on the popular singing reality show 'Indian Idol' which begins next month. There had been a lot of speculation over who would join existing judges of the sixth season of the show, Anu Malik, Salim Merchant and Sunidhi Chauhan. Now it has been confirmed that the 78-year-old playback singer would be the fourth judge for the new edition. ?I am very happy to be part of this show. I really like this show as it provides platform for budding
Rules of Stardom
Sharman Joshi has acted in 15 films in 13 years. Going by Bollywood standards, that?s a measly number for any actor. But he seems to have managed pretty well. His apt choice of roles, his camaraderie with top-notch filmmakers and co-stars, apart from his inherent talent, have helped him carve a niche for himself. ?People around me are always concerned about me not doing too many films. But one must understand that this is an extraordinary journey as an actor and to make it worthwhile will take
Spartoo paints a portrait of its European customers
The company's Grenoble location dedicated to footwear lent itself to an original exercise: sketch a portrait of its European customer on the basis of the most popular products amongst its customers. The results obtained show that, whatever the country, canvas sneakers enjoy the greatest success, especially through the brands Converse, Vans and Bensimon. With 5.7 pairs of shoes purchased per year, French women seem to be characterized by their restraint, focusing their purchases on safe choices
Want to see raw action, watch ‘Rowdy Rathore’: Akshay Kumar
Actor Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of his new film “Rowdy Rathore” and says that the action sequences are very raw, something which he hasn’t done for a long time.“(Director) Prabhu Deva has his own way of choreographing action sequences. His action sequences have a rhythm. It is a very raw kind of action, which I haven’t done since ages,” Akshay told reporters Tuesday while promoting his film “Rowdy Rathore” that is coming out Friday. The promos show Akshay
Sexy Sophie Chaudhary exposing her cleavage
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My Talent was not Recognised
He had made up his mind to act in Shanghai even before Dibakar Banerjee gave him a script narration. But for Emraan Hashmi, what reaffirmed his decision was the fact that the filmmaker wanted his character Jogi to have a paunch and uneven, stained teeth. ?That was the bonus point because it gave me the opportunity to imbibe the character physically and emotionally,? explains Hashmi who plays a local reporter-cum-wedding and porn filmmaker from a small town in the film. The actor, in a white
If presented decently, Sonakshi Sinha game for item songs
Sonakshi Sinha admits that she is not bold enough to do an item number, but says she won’t mind doing one if presented in a right manner.“I haven’t been offered any item number till now. If there is a good song, I am convinced enough and I am presented in a right way, then why not,” Sonakshi told reporters Tuesday at iSkate in Ambience Mall here.The actress was here to promote her forthcoming film “Rowdy Rathore” with co-star Akshay Kumar and director Prabhu Deva. It releases
French luxury brands fight back against fakes
PARIS - French luxury brands from Chanel to Vuitton on Wednesday launch a campaign with several European countries to fight back against the increasingly lucrative and damaging flood of counterfeit goods. Chanel is one of the Comité Colbert's luxury members / Photo: ChanelThe global market for luxury fakes has exploded, fed by Asia where 85 percent of articles seized in Europe are produced and the increasing popularity of on-line shops that give the buyer a sense of anonymity and impunity.To
Zohra Sehgal, Ramesh Sippy to be honoured at IIFA
Legendary actress Zohra Sehgal and filmmaker Ramesh Sippy will be awarded for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema at IIFA awards this year. ?I would like to thank IIFA for giving me this wonderful mark of appreciation. I am truly honoured that my work has been recognized,? said Sippy, who is best known for his Amitabh Bachchan-Dharmendra starrer 'Sholay'. Indian actress and centenarian, Zohra Sehgal will also receive the special award- 'Contribution to 100 years of Indian Cinema'
My earthiness is my USP: Ayushmann Khurana
"Vicky Donor" star Ayushmann Khurana says his boy next door image is what made him popular among the audience and he would like to maintain that throughout his acting career. The 27-year-old VJ-turned-actor says he believes in being natural and is not willing to project a certain image onscreen even in his upcoming projects. "I have not drawn any boundaries for myself. I believe in being natural. Even in Vicky Donor, I didn't think about my profile. I was a clean slate. I adapted the colloquial
Feel like I have won the heart of Kolkata: Shah Rukh Khan
After the newly-crowned IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team was felicitated at a gala ceremony at the Eden Gardens here Tuesday, its co-owner and Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan said he felt like he had won the hearts of Kolkatans after a wait of four years.“It is a humble moment, I must say. For the last four seasons, all the KKR players and our families were moving with a desire to win the cup. We had all come from different states — some had come from Mumbai, Gujarat, Delhi —
Lindsay Lohan chased down over USD 40,000 tanning bill
Troubled star Lindsay Lohan, who owes USD 40,000 to a tanning salon, is being chased down for not paying up the huge sum yet. It's been nine months since a Nevada judge ordered Lohan to pay the USD 40,000 bill to the salon but the actress hasn't paid a cent. Now the salon is trying to get the matter moved to California, so it can attach the 25-year-old's assets to satisfy the judgement, repoted TMZ. Lohan racked up the bill for intense bronzing between 2007-2009, courtesy of Tanning Vegas,
TV actor Sushant Singh Rajput to debut in 'Kai Po Che'
Sushant Singh Rajput is taking a leap from the small screen to films with Abhishek Kapoor's "Kai Po Che" and the actor says he is happy to have got the opportunity to play the lead in his debut film. The film, an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's bestseller ?3 Mistakes Of My Life?, will see him play the role of cricket enthusiast Ishaan. ?I am excited to play the lead in the film. I auditioned for my role when I heard that Abhishek is looking for a fresh face for his film. I am playing the
Piping hot news
Piping hot news! By Taran Adarsh , May 30, 2012 - 07:52 hrs IST Okay, here's oven fresh info...* Farhan Akhtar fans, who are eagerly awaiting the talented director's next movie, will have to wait till next year. He's currently focusing on BHAAG MILKHA BHAAG currently and will start work on his next venture only after its release. * Rohit Shetty will start CHENNAI EXPRESS, with SRK essaying the main role, in October. Though there is tremendous speculation about its leading lady,
Bollywood actresses to take centrestage with new releases
After the success of Vidya Balan starrer 'Kahaani', Bollywood is all set to witness the release of a number of films with women as the central protagonists. While the last month saw the success of newcomers like Parineeti Chopra and Paoli Dam with films like 'Ishaqzaade' and 'Hate Story', the coming months will see actresses like Bipasha Basu, Kareena Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Sridevi and Rani Mukherjee vying for audience's attention. August will see the release of Sunny Leone's debut Bollywood
Zayed talks about his new Ducati Street Fighter
Zayed Khan recently bought a Ducati Street Fighter 1100 cc and he cannot stop raving about it. The actor who has ventured out on Mumbai's mean streets on his Street Fighter says that the bike has some unique features which no other bike has. "The best feature about the bike is that it's stronger and leaner than the old model, and much more agile. The softer springs at either end and bigger wheel angle area help the biker to weave through the bends with precision and control. Negotiating the
Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra on the sets of DID Lil Masters
Choreographer Marzi Pestonji and Geeta Kapoor with Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra on the sets of DID Lil Masters in Mumbai.
Adidas by Stella McCartney: a first store in London
The very first Adidas by Stella McCartney store opened its doors on Saturday 26th May on London’s Fulham Road. With just two months to go before the Olympic Games start, the opening of the store – 800 square feet spread over two floors and designed by architects APA (London) – is a clear strategic move, offering not only the Adidas by Stella McCartney collections but also pieces from the lifestyle collection and replicas of Team GB’s Olympic uniform. It was Stella McCartney who was
Action genre is fading away: Sylvester Stallone
Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallone says that the action genre is fading away because of films showing superheroes laden with extraordinary powers. The 65-year-old actor, who is known for his action roles in films like 'Rambo' and 'Rocky', will be next seen in action flick 'Expendables 2', a media report said. ?The action genre unfortunately is becoming... let's just say it's fading away. You have the superheroes today which are possessed with all extraordinary powers; they can blink and a
Brown Shoe names new CFO
Russ HammerFootwear retailer Brown Shoe Co Inc named Russ Hammer as its new chief financial officer, effective June 11. Hammer will replace Mark Hood who has resigned, the company said. Brown Shoe did not say why Hood, who will assist in the transition, had decided to step down. Hammer, who was the chief financial officer of shoemaker Crocs Inc, was most recently with online travel agency Orbitz Worldwide.© Thomson Reuters 2012 All rights reserved.
Video: Louis Vuitton Presents "LV/MJ: Olivier Zahm Diary"
Editor-in-chief of Purple Magazine, Olivier Zahm, has collaborated with Louis Vuitton on this Godard-inspired short featuring the Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition at Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The film was presented at the closing of the Cannes Film Festival 2012.Copyright © 2012 FashionMag.com All rights reserved.
'Martian Pink' diamond fetches $17m in Hong Kong
CHINA - The "Martian Pink" diamond fetched $17.4 million at auction in Hong Kong this week as it went on sale for the first time in 36 years, more than double the estimated price. The "Martian Pink" diamond / Photo: Christie's Images Ltd. 2011Billed as the largest pink diamond ever to come up for auction, the stunning gem was the highlight of a Christies' jewellery auction that raised $80 million on Tuesday, the auction house said."Having appeared on the market for the first time in 36 years,
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Dibakar goes holidaying before Shanghais release
With his next big film Shanghai due for release on June 8, one would have thought director Dibakar Banerjee would be going the full distance promoting the film to the optimum. However surprisingly Dibakar has quietly taken off for a holiday even before the release of his film. The director's sudden decision left his actors Emrran Hashmi and Abhay Deol amused and shocked. It is a norm in the industry that actors and directors go around to promote their films prior to its release. However, this
Chinni Prakash on choreographing Big B after 21 yrs
Chinni Prakash on choreographing Big B after 21 yrs By Screen Weekly , May 28, 2012 - 08:43 hrs IST When Chinni Prakash started shooting the title track of Bol Bachchan with Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan at Mumbai's Film City Studios last week, he was pleasantly surprised to see Bachchan's passion for his work. "The last time I had choreographed dance moves for him, it was for 'Jumma Chumma De De' for Hum. At that time he would rehearse ten times and watch me twenty times
Exclusive info on Salmans next straight from Sooraj R Barjatya
Exclusive info on Salman's next... straight from Sooraj R. Barjatya By Taran Adarsh, May 28, 2012 - 22:06 hrs IST It's known to all and sundry that director Sooraj R. Barjatya and actor Salman Khan have teamed up for Rajshri's forthcoming venture. According to reports in the media, the film is titled BADE BHAIYA, with Salman essaying the title role. The film marks the return of Salman to family dramas -- and Rajshri -- after back to back comedies and action films."First of all, I wish to
Graff upbeat on $1 billion IPO despite market slump
HONG KONG - London luxury jeweller Graff Diamonds has seen "tremendous interest" for its Hong Kong IPO of up to $1 billion, which is entering its final stretch in the shadow of a global stock market rout. Graff's store in Taipei / Photo: Graff DiamondsFamous for its giant and rare gems, Graff will on Monday test retail investors' appetite for what is set to be Asia's biggest IPO this year. The IPO comes close on the heels of the botched $16 billion Facebook Inc offering, which has undermined
Talbots deal on hold for now, shares plunge
Shares of Talbots Inc fell 41 percent on Friday after the company said that exclusive negotiations with Sycamore Partners had ended without an agreement for the private equity firm to buy the women's apparel retailer, which can now look for other deals. TalbotsTalbots said it was open to pursuing a transaction with Sycamore at $3.05 per share, which would value Talbots at around $215 million, if Sycamore could provide certainty that it can obtain financing and close the deal. Talbots said
Ranbir signed as brand ambassador for Lenovo
Ranbir signed as brand ambassador for Lenovo? By Satish Sundaresan , May 29, 2012 - 10:55 hrs IST Ranbir Kapoor is indeed a man of all seasons and also of all reasons. If at all, there is anyone who is worth his salt to be the strongest contender for the 'Numero Uno' crown, then, it has to be none other than Ranbir Kapoor.Looking at his CV, one is quite sure that, this man is 'The Most Wanted man' not just in Bollywood, but also in the FMCG arena. If Bollywood Hungama's reliable sources
Temperley London sets up shop in Mayfair
Temperley London is joining the ranks of the Mayfair luxury market. The British womenswear label has announced that it will open its first flagship store at 27 Bruton Street, the sole occupant in a six-storey Georgian building give over entirely to the romantic label and its different lines. The opening is scheduled for this November and will be the label’s second point of sale following the opening of a boutique in Notting Hill in 2002. Just like Roland Mouret who recently set up shop in the
Sanjay Dutt asks for extra action scenes in Zilla Ghaziabad
After Ram Gopal Varma and Department it's producer Vinod Bachchan and his cops-and-thrills drama Zilla Ghaziabad (ZG) which seems to be giving its producers more excitement than he had bargained for.Apparently, the film was completed and all set for release when Sanjay Dutt saw the rushes and asked for extra scenes to be shot. Says a friend of producer Vinod Bachchan, "The film was ready and all set for a release ahead of Dutt Saab's Department. But then Mr Dutt decided he needed to shoot three
Celebrity Street Style of the Week: Olivia Palermo, Dania Ramirez, & Kristen Stewart
Written by Demi - University of Maryland Every week, I scour the web to find inspiring outfits on your favorite celebs and help you recreate their looks! This week, I was inspired by Olivia Palermo, Dania Ramirez, and Kristen Stewart. Read on to see how you can get their looks for yourself.Photo Credit: Pacific Coast NewsSocialite and fashionista Oliva Palermo never fails to look chic and put-together, no matter the occasion. While walking her dog out in New York City, she wore some slouchy
UK retailers going bust jumps 38 percent in quarter
LONDON - The number of British retailers going bust jumped 38 percent to 670 in the first quarter of 2012, up from 486 in the fourth quarter, as the country slumped to a double dip recession, according to a survey from accountancy firm Wilkins Kennedy. Peacocks in Derry, Northern Ireland / Photo: Ardfern"Last year was bad but this year is even worse. Retailers are still struggling with rents that they feel are far above the market rate and banks are particularly reluctant to extend credit to
Summer Fashion Inspiration: Boho/Nautical ‘Pirate Style’
Written by Paige - Oregon State University Summer is the perfect time to have a little adventure in your life and switch up your style, using unexpected sources as inspiration. While the phrase “pirate style” may bring to mind tacky, over-the-top costumes or Cara Maria from MTV’s The Challenge, the aesthetic we’re talking about today is all about combining summer’s boho and nautical trends for a fun, adventurous look.Don’t believe it’s possible to go “pirate-inspired” without
Bejoy shoots Goa in Mangalore and Kerala
Bejoy shoots Goa in Mangalore and Kerala By Sonal Chawla, May 29, 2012 - 02:07 hrs IST After the critically acclaimed Shaitan, director Bejoy Nambiar has already finished shooting the first schedule of his next titled David. Instead of Goa, the director has chosen the unexplored South of India to show the lovely virgin beaches.Bejoy says, "The setting of the movie required a small village in Goa. Although Goa is huge and beautiful with its beaches, I preferred and chose Kerala and Mangalore to
KKR wins IPL 5 title, Bollywood stars cheers Shahrukh Khan
The Hindi film fraternity is all cheers for superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s real life ‘Chak De!’ moment after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the final match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai.KKR is also co-owned by Juhi Chawla and Jai Mehta.Actors like Riteish Deshmukh, Arjun Rampal, Shabana Azmi, his closest friend Karan Johar and Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta took to Twitter to congratulate the star and his victorius team that won
15 Tips for an Amazing Vacation on a College Student Budget
Written by Emily - Vassar College It’s finally summer! School is out and you have booked your plane tickets or planned a road trip (or if you haven’t taken those steps yet, follow our tips on planning and packing for your summer vacation)… and now you’re noticing the dwindling balance in your savings account. Ugh.If that sounds like you, not to worry – you can still have an amazing vacation on a college student budget! Below, I’ve compiled fifteen tips that will help you save money
Hiroo Johar gifts family portrait to Karan
Hiroo Johar gifts family portrait to Karan By Bollywood Hungama News Network , May 29, 2012 - 11:29 hrs IST Filmmaker Karan Johar, who had a blockbuster 40th Birthday Bash, received many expensive and exquisite gifts but his favourite gift was the one his mother Hiroo Johar gave him. Hiroo Johar gifted him a custom-made family painting on his 40th Birthday.Hiroo Johar asked artist Anjanna Kuthiala, who had done a whole series of paintings with Shah Rukh Khan in 2005, to make a painting of the
Snow White and the Huntsman Giveaway: Win One of Five Movie Prize Packages!
Written by Zephyr - CF Editor Snow White and the Huntsman movie poster (Click to enlarge.)Here at CF, we’re big fans of fairy tales, fantasy films, and anything that involves Charlize Theron dressed to the nines. That’s why we can’t wait to see the new film Snow White and the Huntsman, in theaters June 1st. The best part? To celebrate the movie’s debut, Universal Pictures is giving away five awesome movie prize packages to CF readers! Read on to learn how to enter.Video about the
Hermes names co-CEO from June 2013
Hermes plans to name Axel Dumas joint chief executive of the French luxury goods group in June next year alongside current CEO Patrick Thomas, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Dumas, 42, is a member of the sixth generation of the Hermes family and currently chief operating officer of the group.© Thomson Reuters 2012 All rights reserved.
Exclusive – Chanel: Coco perfume to show its dark side this autumn
A deep and mysterious black for Coco – the next perfume from the rue Cambon fashion house, which was presented to 400 journalists from around the world, gathered in Venice. The new perfume, which will use the same bottle as its predecessor but tinted black, is an elegant composition by the fashion house’s perfumer, Olivier Polge, and director of research and development, Christopher Sheldrake, who was also responsible for Eau Première, the new interpretation of the classic Chanel N° 5.
Imrans on and off beard saga
Imran's on and off beard saga By Sonal Chawla, May 29, 2012 - 01:56 hrs IST Vishal Bhardwaj's Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola has Imran Khan in a fully-grown beard look. The actor will be soon shaving off his beard as he is done with his shoot and will start shooting for Milan Luthria's next with a different look. But Imran will have to once again grow his beard in July for the remaining patchwork of Vishal's film.A source said, "During this span of shooting for Vishal Bhardwaj's film, Imran
I am not doing ‘Wanted’ sequel: Shahid Kapoor
Actor Shahid Kapoor has denied reports that he is starring in “Wanted” sequel supposedly being planned by choreographer-director Prabhu Deva.“I don’t think anyone can replace Salman Khan. I think because me and Prabhu Sir have been meeting up to do a film together and he is choreographing IIFA ( International Indian Film Academy awards) …people are jumping to conclusions,” the 31-year-old said here Sunday on the Indian Premier League show Extra Innings. “We have not decided
First Look at Beth Ditto for MAC
Written by Ashley - Flagler College Cosmetics company MAC will be collaborating with singer Beth Ditto for their latest makeup collaboration.The collection will include everything from lipstick and nail polish to eyeshadow/eyeliner pens and colorful mascara. Prices will range from $14 for lip pencils to $38 for a funky polka dotted cheek powder.The limited edition collection will be available in MAC stores starting in June.Want to see what the collection will look like? Just scroll on down to
Grand welcome for SRKs team in Kolkata
The City of Joy- Kolkata erupted with joy this morning as its team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) returned home as Champions of IPL 2012. Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee had special plans lined up for King Khan and his Knights to felicitate them for their stupendous victory.The players from KKR took an open bus ride from South Kolkata's Hazra area all the way to Eden Gardens with nearly 50000 people on the streets cheering them throughout the 6 km distance. However some fans of Shah
Monday, May 28, 2012
Farhan to co-host IIFA along with Shahid
May 28, 2012 - 02:17 hrs IST They say that the only thing that's constant in life is 'change'. True to this, after having entertained the audiences for many seasons, the 'seasoned' IIFA hosts Boman Irani and Riteish Deshmukh have now been changed to the eternal heart throb Shahid Kapoor. Well, the 'change' doesn't end there. The news is that the last year's Zee Cine Awards cohost, the multi faceted Farhan Akhtar will now be giving company to Shahid at the IIFA Awards that's happening on
Ronit Roy gives up drinking for Student Of The Year
That Rishi Kapoor plays a gay dean who's attracted to the sports coach in Karan Johar's Student Of The Year, is a story we broke some months ago. What comes as surprise is Ronit's dedication to getting the part of the lust-object dead right.Ronit has given up drinking completely to get into perfect shape for a sequence shot in Thailand earlier this month where Rishi's character was to ogle at Ronit. The sequence was shot as part of the leading man Varun Dhawan's elder brother's wedding in Koh
Shahid nervous about performing on Kamal Haasan song
Shahid Kapoor is all set to dance to one of Kamal Haasan's songs at the upcoming IIFA awards and the Bollywood actor is nervous about performing in front of the thespian. Shahid will be performing on the song 'Annaaththe Aaduraar' from the 1989 Tamil film 'Apoorva Sagodharargal', which was remade in Hindi as 'Appu Raja' starring Haasan, 57. The senior actor will be present at the IIFA awards in Singapore next month to showcase excerpts from his new spy thriller 'Vishwaroop'. Shahid, despite
Imtiaz Ali on the lookout for new story post 'Rockstar'
Director Imtiaz Ali says he is yet to decide on his next film post the success of 'Rockstar'. The Ranbir Kapoor starrer film released in November last year and the 'Jab We Met' helmer is still on the lookout for a new story for his next project. ?I am trying to figure out my next story and I am travelling a lot, so that is keeping me busy these days,? Imtiaz said. Some reports said his wife Preety Ali has roped in Shahid Kapoor and Katrina Kaif for her debut project as a producer, but Imtiaz
Sanjay Dutt buys remake rights of Badri
May 28, 2012 - 06:20 hrs IST That Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn are thick buddies is known to one and all. Ajay starred in Sanjay's home production Rascals while Sanjay too has been seen in Ajay's home productions like All The Best and the forthcoming Son Of Sardaar.Now taking this friendship ahead, Sanjay Dutt has acquired the remake rights of Telugu super-hit Badri and plans to make a Hindi remake of the film with Ajay Devgn in the lead. Sanju apparently feels Ajay would be apt for the role
Raj Kapoors Awaara in Times 100 greatest films
Raj Kapoor's Awaara in Time's 100 greatest films By Bollywood Hungama News Network , May 28, 2012 - 12:59 hrs IST The term 'awaara' means rowdy in Hindi. But the (cult) film by the very name (released in 1951), made by the original Showman Raj Kapoor, has now made it to one of 100 greatest films in the prestigious Time magazine. The magazine has included this film among 20 new entries added to its list of 'All Time 100 Greatest Films made since 1923'. The magazine also called the film as
Bhaiyyaji Superhit shelved
After Ghayal 2 and The Man, Bhaiyyaji Superhit is Sunny Deol's third film which has come to a standstill. The movie is probably shelved, due to differences between the director Neeraj Pathak and producer Fauzia Arshi.A source revealed, "There were differences between the producer and director as the movie was going over budget right after the first schedule and Neeraj approached Subhash Ghai, without the producer Fauzia's knowledge who is producing the film under the banner of Daily Multimedia
Keen to work with Prabhu Deva but not signed 'Wanted 2': Shahid
Amid rumours of him signing Prabhu Deva's next film, 'Wanted 2', actor Shahid Kapoor said he is in talks with the south director as he is keen to work with him but nothing has been decided yet. Prabhu Deva gave a huge hit in 'Wanted' (2009) and his next directorial venture, 'Rowdy Rathore', starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha is set to hit the screens soon. While Shahid is awaiting his next release in 'Teri Meri Kahani'. There is a buzz that the actor-turned-director is making a sequel to
Tannishtha Chatterjee on the Cannes-troversy
Tannishtha Chatterjee on the Cannes-troversy By Subhash K. Jha, May 28, 2012 - 01:34 hrs IST Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee is largely in agreement with Sheetal Talwar who has gone on record to say Bollywood representation in Cannes is farcical.Says the actress, "I think what Sheetal says is to some extent true. However, it is not entirely true. This year Miss Lovely was in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section at Cannes. And even The Gangs Of Wasseypur is in the Directors' Fortnight.
B-Town congratulates Shah Rukh Khan over maiden IPL win
As Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's team Kolkata Knight Riders won their first IPL title in Chennai, Bollywood celebrities took to Twitter to congratulate the proud owner. The 46-year-old actor, who is the co-owner of the team along with Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta, cheered for the team at the MA Chidambaram stadium with wife Gauri and daughter. KKR became the new champions of the fifth edition of the sporting extravaganza as they defeated defending champions Chennai Super Kings by five
Raveena to debut as singer in Gin Liya Aasman
May 28, 2012 - 01:56 hrs IST She made her comeback to films with a cameo in the Amitabh Bachchan starrer Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap. Now, Raveena will be next seen crooning in an upcoming film Gin Liya Aasman. The film which features the actress in a lead role will mark her debut in the singing. Apparently, the actress who till now thought her voice was too husky for singing, is upbeat and enthusiastic about singing the track. While on the other hand, the film's story is of a six- year- old
Poonam Pandey bares all after KKR win
Model Poonam Pandey has posted a nude picture of her on Twitter to celebrate Kolkata Knight Riders' win against Chennai Super Kings at the IPL season five finale. The 21-year-old had first made news when she wanted to bare all at India's World Cup win last year, but could not keep her promise. This time Poonam had promised to pose nude if Shah Rukh Khan's KKR won at the IPL 5 finals, and she kept her word by posting the picture on the micro-blogging site along with the caption: ?Here is a pic
‘Ferrari Ki Sawaari’ music offers happy ride (Music Review)
Film: “Ferrari Ki Sawaari”Music Director: PritamLyricist: Swanand Kirkire, Amitabh Bhattacharya, Guru Thakur, Satyanshu Singh, Devanshu SinghSingers: Sonu Nigam, Rana Majumdar, Aishwarya Nigam and Ashish, Urmila Dhangar, Shaan, Boman Irani, Aayush Phukan, Priyani Vani Pandit, K MohanRating: ***1/2The soundtrack of “Ferrari Ki Sawaari” does not take you on a rollercoaster ride, but with five lyricists at his helm, Pritam has managed to dole out a decent album. It has an array of tracks,
Want to be a step ahead of Vidya Balan: Veena Malik
Pakistani actress Veena Malik, set to sizzle in the Kannada version of hit Bollywood film “The Dirty Picture”, aims to go a step ahead of Vidya Balan’s act in the original. She maintains the two films are different.“I have not seen the ‘The Dirty Picture’ in Hindi, though I have heard that Vidya Balan has delivered an awesome performance in the film. But I really want to go one step ahead in my performance in this film,” said Veena.The actress, who rose to fame in India after her
Vidya Balan performs lavani to promote ‘Ferrari Ki Sawari’
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan performs lavani dance to promote `Ferrari Ki Sawari` in Bandra at
I don’t compare myself with Freida Pinto: Tena Desae
Model-turned-actress Tena Desae, who featured in British comedy-drama “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”, shared screen space with Dev Patel in the film but says it is not justified to compare her to Freida Pinto as their working styles are different.“I don’t compare myself with Freida Pinto. She has come a long way. She does only films in the West. I am open to do both – Indian films and films from the West,” Tena told IANS. The common link between Tena and Freida is that the latter
Bollywood Stars at Karan Johar’s birthday bash
Bollywood Stars at Karan Johar’s birthday bash at Mumbai. The who’s who of the film industry attented the party. Here are the pics from the party. Hrithik Roshan-Suzann Khan, Sanjay-Maanyata Dutt, Riteish Deshmukh-Genelia D’Souza, Anil-Tina Ambani,Goldie Behl-Sonali Bendre, Vidhu Vinod Chopra-Anupama Chopra and actors Boman Irani, and Ronit Roy came with their respective wives. Bipasha Basu, Sonakshi Sinha, Kareena Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor were also
Parineeti & Priyanka Chopra at Ishaqzaade success party
Bollywood celebrities Parineeti Chopra and Priyanka Chopra at Ishaqzaade success party in Escobar,
Aamir Khan lauds child sexual abuse bill
Superstar Aamir Khan, who highlighted the issue of child sexual abuse in the second episode of his show 'Satyamev Jayate', is happy that the Parliament has approved a bill to protect kids below 18 from such exploitation. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Bill, 2011, was earlier cleared by Rajya Sabha and approved by the Lower House by voice vote Tuesday. ?Hey guys, great news! The Lok Sabha has passed the Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences Bill today!!! Unbelievable!!!
Hurley poses topless to promote bedclothes
Actress-model Elizabeth Hurley has gone nude at the age of 46. Hurley, who is engaged to former Australian cricketer Shane Warne, recently launched her bedclothes for House of Fraser in Westfield London Store, reported Sun online. "Shane loves my bedroom taste. We've been testing in our bedroom at home and seeing which ones we like," she said. The actress, who has raised eyebrows in the past with her racy photo shoots, said she has been motivated by her trips to Morocco and India, Rajasthan in
Ash You Like It
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives on the red carpet in a dark grey Elie Saab couture gown ahead of the screening of Cosmopolis at the 65th Cannes Film Festival on Friday. This was her fourth outfit at Cannes - after sporting Angelo Katsapis and Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla on Thursday, she wore a blue and green print Roberto Cavalli Kaftan gown for media call earlier in the day on Friday.Tags: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, 65th Cannes Film Festival
Sridevi's new film to explore travails of not knowing English
Bollywood actress Sridevi's comeback film 'English Vinglish' is a fun-filled slice-of-life movie exploring the impact of not knowing the language in everyday life. In the trilingual movie, which has been shot in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, Sridevi plays the role of a housewife, who enrols for an English speaking course in order to please her husband and family. Producer R Balki, while praising the leading lady of the film, said, "Sridevi is natural and was the perfect choice for this role. Not
Cheryl Cole slams ex-husband in song
Former Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole has reportedly hit out at ex-husband Ashley Cole in a new song, entitled 'Love Killer'. The 28-year-old singer split from the soccer player in 2010 after he cheated on her with several women and in the new song she sings about how much he hurt her, reported Daily Star online. The lyrics go, 'Why do I love you so much when you're a love killer. Baby, baby, you're like the worst drug but you're a buzz killer / I'm in love with the love killer.' Sources close to
Cheryl Cole suffers wardrobe malfunction at film premiere
Cheryl Cole?s stick-on bra came free and popped out of her dress during the premiere of her latest film, 'What To Expect When You?re Expecting? on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old singer seemed oblivious to her wardrobe malfunction as she carried on smiling in her floor-length cream and white Victoria Beckham gown. Cole takes on her first acting role in the film, appearing as a judge in a celebrity dance-off competition. ?This is a big night for me,? the Mirror quoted her as saying. ?It?s nice to
Wanted to bring Shahid-Priyanka in a musical love story: Kunal Kohli
Director Kunal Kohli, whose upcoming project "Teri Meri Kahaani" stars Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, says he roped in the two actors as it was high time they were cast together in a romantic film. "Priyanka hasn\'t done too many love stories, especially a film like \'Teri Meri Kahaani\' which is an out and out romantic entertainer. I felt that it was about time we bring her and Shahid together in a quintessential musical love story like this," Kunal said. The "Hum Tum" director said that
Never wanted to be part of any list of actors: Emraan
Actor Emraan Hashmi says he does not want to be a part of any particular list of actors as he does not want to get 'bracketed'. With the recent string of hits from 'Once Upon A Time in Mumbai', 'Murder 2', 'The Dirty Picture' to 'Jannat 2' -- added to his track record, Emraan is being considered as a bankable star. ?I never wanted to be part of any list of actors, I have always been working in projects that I believed in. And I would not like to be part of any list, I rather walk my own path
Gangland Indian epic woos Cannes
The longest-running entry in this year's Cannes festival, a five-hour Indian gangster epic, won a warm welcome at the Riviera event, even drawing parallels with Quentin Tarantino. Anurag Kashyap, who directed the five hour 20 minute "Gangs of Wasseypur", described the film to AFP as "a Bollywood-influenced gangster epic, part Western, part documentary." With a folk-meets-dubstep soundtrack and a basis in true stories, the film follows three generations of coal and scrap-trade mafia gangs in a
Beatles' Abbey Road photo sells for USD 25,000
A rare photograph of The Beatles crossing Abbey Road in the opposite direction has sold for USD 25,000 at an auction. The snap was taken by a photographer friend of John Lennon's wife Yoko Ono. The price reached almost double the expected worth after it went under the hammer at Bloomsbury Auctions. It was one of the six pictures taken during the 10-minute shoot that produced the iconic cover of the band's 1969 album 'Abbey Road'. The rare photo shows the Fab Four walking the legendary London
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson caught kissing at Cannes
They might not be ready to go public with their relationship but actor Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart didn't shy away from kissing in public at the Cannes party. The 'Twilight' co-stars were seen mingling with the other guests in the VIP section but later managed to sneak out for an alone time on the terrace. The duo were then pictured getting intimate and kissing for a long time, reported Aceshowbiz. "They kissed several times. Earlier that night they enjoyed their own private karaoke
Freida Pinto loves red carpet appearances
'Slumdog Millionaire' star Freida Pinto says she feels no pressure to live up to her style icon reputation. The 27-year-old actress, who is currently basking in the limelight at Cannes, said she loves to fly in the face of the fashion police, reported Showbiz Spy. "I really don't worry about things like being on the red carpet. To me it's a treat. It's kind of fun when you're the best dressed and I don't care when I'm seen as the worst dressed. "Ultimately for me, I just have to be happy with
Phillip Phillips is the new 'American Idol'
Phillip Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar man, was crowned the new 'American Idol' on Wednesday after defeating teenager Jessica Sanchez in record viewer voting. He was the fifth male 'Idol' winner in a row. Phillips, 21, a pawn shop worker from Leesburg, Georgia, looked stunned after host Ryan Seacrest announced his name, then wordlessly accepted a hug from Sanchez and congratulations from his fellow finalists. He dissolved into tears as he sang 'Home', the song that may be his first single.
Deepika Padukone on 'Cocktail' and future projects
Romantic comedy 'Cocktail' has once again paired Deepika Padukone with Saif Ali Khan but the actress says the new film is different from 'Love Aaj Kal' which brought the two actors together for the first time. 'Cocktail' is the third film starring Saif and Deepika after Imtiaz Ali's 'Love Aaj Kal' and Prakash Jha's 'Aarakshan'. ?The minute people see me and Saif together, it reminds them of 'Love Aaj Kal', but 'Cocktail' is a different film. It is written by Imitiaz and directed by Homi
B-Town wishes Karan Johar on his birthday
As filmmaker Karan Johar turned 40 today, Bollywood celebrities took to twitter to wish him love and luck on his birthday. It's Karan Johar's birthday today Many of them are looking forward to his much-anticipated birthday bash at Taj Lands End here. After giving two back-to-back hits "Agneepath" and "Ekk Main Aur Ekk Tu" this year, Karan - son of the legendary filmmaker Yash Johar - is currently gearing up for a hatrick with "Student of the Year". "Happy Happy Birthday. Love your spirit!
'Main Nahin Anna' is anti-Anna Hazare: Manish Gupta
Writer-director Manish Gupta, who is currently shooting his upcoming film "Main Nahin Anna", says the movie does not support anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's agitation. "Our film is not pro-Anna. It exposes the hypocrisy of a society. People who flock at Hazare's agitation in thousands, are those who on their way back, if caught by an RTO officer, have no qualms in paying bribe. "Just pointing fingers at politicians is not right. The fault lies within ourselves, we need to look within us
Kylie Minogue sets Twitter record
Pop star Kylie Minogue set a new record on Twitter when fans bombarded her with 25,000 messages in less than 45 minutes. The 43-year-old Australian singer teased fans by promising to unveil her new single 'Timebomb' on her official website if she could achieve the mammoth total of 'tweets', and her followers were happy to oblige. Just 43 minutes after launching her 'tweet to unlock' project, Minogue had received 25,000 messages and made the promo for the song available to view, reported
Sujoy Ghosh to write scripts for Balan, Bachchan
After hitting the bull's eye with Vidya Balan-starrer 'Kahaani', director Sujoy Ghosh says he is set to begin writing two scripts - one for the actress and the other for Amitabh Bachchan. Bachchan, who starred in Sujoy's film 'Aladin', had lent his voice for a new version of the Tagore song 'Ekla chalo re' in 'Kahaani'. "Tonight I go home. Tomorrow I reclaim my study from the kids. Then I try and write 2 scripts. one for THE Bachchan and one for the Balan," Ghosh posted on Twitter. The
'Shanghai' will be turning point in my career: Emraan
Actor Emraan Hashmi, better known for his romantic and casanova roles, has said his next movie 'Shanghai' would be a turning point in his career even as it will set a new benchmark for the film industry. In Dibakar Banerjee's political thriller 'Shanghai', Emraan is seen sporting a paunch, buck tooth and looks dark complexioned. It was the director who conceived this look for Emraan. ?It is one of the most interesting characters that I have played in my career. Whatever was required for the
'Killing Them Softly' not anti Barack Obama: Brad Pitt
Hollywood star Brad Pitt says his latest film "Killing Them Softly" is not anti US President Barack Obama. Many reviewers at Cannes have surmised that the movie takes a critical view of Obama's administration, and shows his reign as US president as being one of empty promises, reported Contactmusic. "Only part of that is true. The movie sets Obama's 2008 Democratic National Convention speech against a landscape of greed and violence but this wasn't an attempt to criticize Obama, but rather the
I will do a better 'ooh lala' than Vidya: Rakhi Sawant
Item girl Rakhi Sawant is all set to star in the Bengali remake of 'The Dirty Picture' and she says she will be better than National Award winning actress Vidya Balan. The 33-year-old will play a sex siren in the untitled film to be directed by Bengali actress-turned-politician Shatabdi Roy and she says her film will set more tongues wagging than the original. "The film is based on the life of an item girl and it is only befitting that I take on the role as I am the original item girl of
KJo?s Sortie at Forty
How old do you really feel? A part of me feels I never left my twenties, especially emotionally and in terms of energy levels, and then there are days when I feel 60 when the grind of life makes me reach an emotional nirvana. Looking back, how did your thirties treat you? Two big things stand out. I lost my father (Yash Johar) when I was 32 and it has been the biggest loss emotionally. He was also the guiding light of our Dharma Productions and without him, I felt unequipped to deal with life
I would love to do Marathi film: Vidya Balan
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, who has performed a 'Lavani' number in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's forthcoming film 'Ferrari Ki Sawari', says she is now keen to do a Marathi film as well. "I would love to do Marathi film...they are doing well. There is some great work happening there (Marathi cinema)," Vidya told reporters here. Dressed in a red 'nauvari' (Maharashtrian style) sari, Vidya danced on the popular Lavani song - 'Maala Jau De' at a promotional event for 'Ferrari Ki Sawari' here yesterday.
Shah Rukh pleads guilty in smoking case
Pleading guilty, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan today sought exemption from personal appearance in a court here in a case related to smoking in public at a stadium here during an IPL match and expressed willingness to pay fine. Khan, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, was summoned by the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate on a complaint that he was seen smoking on April 8 during a match between his team and Rajasthan Royals. Khan's counsel V R Bajva represented him in the ACJM court
Brazilian model Xuxa was asked to marry Michael Jackson
Brazilian model Xuxa has claimed she was asked to marry pop star Michael Jackson and have children with him. Xuxa, who has previously dated late racing driver Ayrton Senna and soccer legend Pele, was invited to see the late King of Pop several times and had dinner with him before one of his entourage suggested that she should marry Jackson, reported Sun Online. "The entourage of Michael Jackson wanted him to marry, have children. They were looking for someone. I was working in Spain, they
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Looks on Campus: Johnny – Point Park University
Written by Richelle - Point Park University In my opinion, men’s fashion is always in need of more James Dean inspiration. Even in a white T-shirt and fitted jeans, Mr. Rebel Without a Cause had the look of an icon… not to mention really great hair. I spotted Johnny on his way home after class and felt the same suave vibe, so we stopped to talk some style. Unfortunately, he cruised away afterward on the University shuttle, not a motorcycle, but no harm in pretending, right?Name:
3 Cheap and Easy Ways to Personalize Your iPhone
Written by Melody - Bryn Mawr College We’ve already covered the basics of iPhone customization – namely, the cases. But, as many of you sighed, a good case can cost more than a college student is willing to spend, and finding a case that’s cute, affordable, and functional can be time-consuming.However, fear not! There are other ways to give your iPhone that personal touch, without breaking the bank. Here are our 3 favorite easy ways to personalize your iPhone.Theme by Fast Icon
From CollegeCandy: How to Travel Like a Local in the Mediterranean
Written by Zephyr - CF Editor Editor’s note: The following post was written by our friends at CollegeCandy. Before clicking over to read the second half, know that some readers found CC’s content/ads to be non-work-safe – just a heads up if you’re at the office or around parents!After a two week adventure on the Mediterranean Seas, I thought about what made my journey unforgettable. Yes, the azure water and volcanic mountains left me speechless, but what I found most alluring were the
A History of Style: Fashion Inspired by Josephine Baker
Written by Ashley - Flagler College When you think of a fashion icon from the past, who is the first person that comes to mind? Marilyn Monroe? Audrey Hepburn? Edie Sedgwick, perhaps? While all three of those women have enviable styles that we absolutely love, there are so many other fashionable women that have graced the history pages. This biweekly column focuses on just that: unexpected and out-of-the-box fashion icons from the past. We feature women who have not only made an
TMK team to appear on IPL Extraaa Innings Finale
TMK team to appear on IPL Extraaa Innings Finale By Bollywood Hungama News Network , May 26, 2012 - 14:05 hrs IST To promote their upcoming film Teri Meri Kahaani, Priyanka Chopra, Shahid Kapoor and director Kunal Kohli will appear on DLF IPL's 'Extraaa Innings' on May 27. They will appear on the pre-match segment of the IPL Final match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings.Earlier, Riteish Deshmukh, Tusshar Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor and Deepika Padukone had come on 'Extraaa
SRK pleads guilty for smoking during IPL match
May 26, 2012 - 06:24 hrs IST Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan pleaded guilty in a Jaipur court on the charge of smoking in public during an IPL match. He also said that he was ready to pay the fine.The Rajasthan Police had filed a complaint against Shah Rukh after he was caught smoking on camera, during the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the Swai Man Singh Stadium on April 8. They sent him summons on Tuesday and had his hearing scheduled
Konkona dubs for Gour Hari Dastaan
Konkona dubs for Gour Hari Dastaan By Bollywood Hungama News Network , May 26, 2012 - 13:25 hrs IST Konkona Sen Sharma seems to be back to the grind of studios and shooting post her delivery. The actress, who gave birth to son Haroon last year, was recently spotted dubbing for her film Gour Hari Dastaan directed by Ananth Mahadevan.In the film starring Vinay Pathak, Konkona plays a character named Lakshmi Das. Konkona's hubby Ranvir Shorey also features in the film in the role of a journalist.
Shahrukh Khan pleads guilty to smoking in Jaipur stadium
Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan Saturday pleaded guilty through his lawyers to the charges of smoking publicly at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here during an Indian Premier League match last month and sought exemption from appearing personally before a court, a lawyer said.The additional chief judicial metropolitan magistrate had summoned Shah Rukh to appear before his court May 26 on a complaint that he publicly smoked at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium while watching the IPL match between
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Primark poaches Marks & Spencer’s sourcing director
The British value retailer has entrusted its sourcing activities to Garry Gordon, who had for six years been at Marks & Spencer, where he held a similar post. Primark.co.ukGarry Gordon has previously been the manager of Claremont Garments PLC, a textile company based in the Manchester area. He later served as director of operations of the British textile and apparel manufacturer, Courtaulds, which was later purchased then broken up by the U.S. group Sara Lee. For now, Garry Gordon continues to
Tiffany in talks to buy designer Elsa Peretti's trademarks
High-end jeweler Tiffany & Co said it is in talks with Italian jewelry artist Elsa Peretti to buy her trademarks, which it currently licenses. Elsa Peretti for Tiffany / Photo: TiffanyThe 72-year-old designer recently expressed interest in selling her intellectual property to the company and authorized her advisers to start negotiations, Tiffany said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company said it has made a firm offer for the intellectual property to Peretti,
Retailer Express cuts profit outlook, shares slump
Specialty apparel retailer Express Inc reported lower-than-expected quarterly results and cut its full-year earnings guidance as it goofed up on its strategy to move sales to pricier-knitted tops for women. Photo: ExpressThe company's stock, which fell as much as 29 percent in morning trading, was the top loser on the New York Stock Exchange. Express, which sells clothes and accessories to 20- to 30-year-old men and women, has been shifting its knit-top offerings from plain low-margin clothes
Fatex opens its doors June 30
Fatex will enjoy its visibility from June 30th to July 3rd of this year. The trade fair for apparel, textile and homewear sub-contracting and co-contracting organized by Eurovet had made the choice in 2010 to be held at the same time as the fashion trade fairs. The latter having pushed their dates from September to June, it made sense that Fatex should follow suit. Last edition of Fatex, in September 2011. Photo Pixel FormulaThe show took the opportunity to change halls and settle in Hall 2.1
Burberry to invest in new, bigger stores
LONDON - British luxury brand Burberry posted a 26 percent jump in profit as expected and said it would invest up to 200 million pounds ($316 million) in new outlets and expanding existing stores in London, Chicago and Hong Kong. The 156-year-old seller of raincoats and leather goods, known for its camel, red and black check pattern, said on Wednesday it made an underlying pretax profit of 376 million pounds ($594 million) in the year to March 31. That compared to analysts' average forecast of
Polanski surprises Cannes with Prada ad
CANNES - Roman Polanski on Monday delivered as promised his latest film at Cannes but it turned out to be an ad for the Italian luxury design house Prada. The Oscar-winning director attended the screening of the short film titled "A Therapy", which has British actors Ben Kingsley and Helena Bonham Carter play a shrink and his pouting Prada-clad patient. "It's a sort of anti-ad," he said afterwards, joking that he wanted to show the world that he was as good at making short films as he was at
J.Crew planning three store openings in Paris
According to Monday’s edition of French newspaper Le Figaro, J.Crew’s President Mickey Dexler has confirmed the American brand’s arrival in Europe “within the next year and a half”. Once J.Crew’s first store in London has opened, the director will be targeting Paris where he has started looking for not one big flagship but three separate boutiques for J.Crew’s womenswear, menswear and kidswear collections respectively. The entire collection of the brand bought by TPG Capital and
Rakuten invests 100 million dollars in Pinterest
The Japanese online retail giant, backed by a number of investors, has invested 100 million dollars in Pinterest. According to Reuters the investment marks the beginning of a partnership between Rakuten and the young social network, now valued at almost 1.5 billion dollars. Pinterest is a social network site for posting imagesInvestors Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners and Firstmark Capital also participated in the raising of the funds, along with several angel investors. With an
Zale quarterly loss narrows, same-store sales jump
Zale Corp reported a narrower third-quarter loss on Wednesday after another jump in sales in its fine brands segment, and the jeweler said momentum held up through the important Mother's Day period. Vera Wang Lobe collection / Photo: ZaleSales at stores open at least a year rose 8 percent in the quarter, making it Zale's sixth quarter in a row of improving same-store sales. On a conference call with analysts, Chief Executive Theo Killion said that in May, which includes Mother's Day and is a
American Eagle shares fall early after outlook
Photo: American EagleAmerican Eagle Outfitters Inc's tepid profit forecast for the year overshadowed a bigger quarterly profit that came on higher sales from a new line of clothes. The retailer, whose prices are between those of high-end rival Abercrombie & Fitch Co more affordable Aeropostale Inc, said on Wednesday it would earn between $1.16 and $1.22 a share in the year after adjusting for losses from its 77kids unit. Analysts, on average, expected earnings of $1.18 per share, according to
Guess first quarter beats estimates
U.S. clothing maker Guess Inc reported a quarterly profit that beat market expectations, helped by fewer discounts at its North American retail business and higher sales in Asia, sending its shares up about 6 percent in after-market trade. Photo: GuessFirst-quarter profit fell to $26.6 million, or 30 cents per share, from $42.7 million, or 46 cents per share, last year.Sales at the company, which designs, markets, distributes and licenses apparel and accessories, fell about 2 percent to $579.3
Chanel-linked firm to invest in China's C.banner
HONG KONG - Chinese shoe retailer C.banner International Holdings said it has secured investors including a firm linked to Chanel Inc to help fund its expansion, underscoring how global luxury brands are looking to strengthen their presence in mainland China. Photo: C.bannerC.banner, which listed in Hong Kong in September, said on Monday that it would issue 189.02 million yuan (about $30 million) in convertible bonds to MouseeDragon L.P, China Consumer Capital Fund and China Champion Holdings
Westfield gives a peak at World Trade Center plans
LAS VEGAS - The first shops could throw open their doors in the redeveloped World Trade Center by March 2015, Australian mall operator Westfield said on Monday, 13-and-a-half years after the New York landmark was destroyed in the September 11 attacks. Westfield Southcenter, Tukwila, Washington / Photo: Jacob WintersThe redevelopment of the World Trade Center is years behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget. After years of negotiation, Westfield last week signed a deal with the Port
Fashion house Versace may seek outside investors
MILAN - Italian family-owned fashion house Versace may seek outside investors and could consider an initial public offering to fund growth and help it better compete in the global luxury industry, a top executive said on Friday. Versace spring-summer 2012 / Photo: VersaceVersace, known for its glamorous gowns worn by pop icons such as Madonna and Lady Gaga, returned to profit last year for the first time since 2009, when it started a turnaround to rebuild its international market share. The
American Eagle shares fall early after outlook
Photo: American EagleAmerican Eagle Outfitters Inc's tepid profit forecast for the year overshadowed a bigger quarterly profit that came on higher sales from a new line of clothes. The retailer, whose prices are between those of high-end rival Abercrombie & Fitch Co more affordable Aeropostale Inc, said on Wednesday it would earn between $1.16 and $1.22 a share in the year after adjusting for losses from its 77kids unit. Analysts, on average, expected earnings of $1.18 per share, according to
Video: Louis Vuitton's Little Groom Presents 'Duel in the Dust'
Watch Louis Vuitton's Little Groom get to grips with the Wild Wild West in this animated short released by the luxury fashion house.Copyright © 2012 FashionMag.com All rights reserved.
UK retail sales slide at fastest pace in 2 years in April
Photo: CorbisLONDON - Retail sales fell at their fastest monthly pace in more than two years in April, after a record drop in fuel sales and a weather-related drop in clothing sales, official data showed on Wednesday. The weak start into the second quarter highlights the ongoing weakness of the economy and may raise speculation about another cash boost from the Bank of England. The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes fell 2.3 percent on the month - its biggest drop since
"Fans Without Borders" or the new football fans
While the Champions League ended on May 19 with a Chelsea win, a study at the European Business School (EBS) commissioned by MasterCard, official sponsor of the football competition, reveals that 35 billion euros are spent each year by the "Fans Without Borders", a rising class of football fans who support foreign clubs. The expenditures are distributed as follows: approximately 7.5 billion euros for subscriptions to Pay TV, 4.5 billion euros for derivative products, and 3.5 billion euros for
New Mothercare CEO sets out plan for UK business
LONDON - Baby products and maternity retailer Mothercare's new chief executive set out his plan on Thursday to restore its British business to profitability in the next three years by cutting stores and introducing a greater range of pricing. Photo: Mothercare Plc, PR ShotsSimon Calver, who took the helm at Mothercare at the end of April, made his first statement as CEO while presenting the company's full-year results, saying that the firm would continue its expansion in emerging markets, where
London dedicates event to pre-collections
London has once again found an innovative way to promote its industry. A new event dedicated to the sale of pre-collections is to start on 18th June, the British Fashion Council announced on 21st May. Starting the day after the presentation of London’s menswear collections ends, and just before Pitti Uomo in Florence, ‘London Collections: Women’ will invite buyers on a tour of individual and group showrooms throughout the capital. Amongst the designers confirmed by the BFC are Roland
PayPal strikes deals to get into more stores
SAN FRANCISCO - PayPal unveiled new deals on Thursday that may help the online payment giant expand into more physical stores. Photo: PayPalPayPal, owned by eBay Inc, said it signed agreements with VeriFone Systems and Equinox Payments to get its payment technology on to their networks of checkout terminals. VeriFone and Equinox provide payment terminals that are used in stores run by many of the world's largest retailers. PayPal signed a similar deal with the other leading payment terminal
In tough times, Cannes charity gala gets personal
ANTIBES - At a time of economic uncertainty, the glitziest charity gala at the Cannes film festival got personal. Actress Diane Kruger with designer Karl Lagerfeld at the amfAR gala in Antibes, France / Foto: AFP/ Alberto PizzoliEach year at the luxurious Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, just along the coast from Cannes, amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, invites the famous and fabulously wealthy for a night of fine food, fine wine, dancing and giving. This year Kylie Minogue, Janet
Genesco raises profit outlook as results beat Street
Footwear retailer Genesco Inc's quarterly results handily beat expectations, helped by the acquisition of Schuh Group and a strong performance at its Journeys brand, prompting it to raise its full-year profit outlook. Photo: SchuhThe company now expects full-year adjusted earnings of $4.70 to $4.82 per share, up from its previous forecast of $4.58 to $4.70 per share. Analysts on average were expecting a profit of $4.69 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. First-quarter net income
Genesco raises profit outlook as results beat Street
Footwear retailer Genesco Inc's quarterly results handily beat expectations, helped by the acquisition of Schuh Group and a strong performance at its Journeys brand, prompting it to raise its full-year profit outlook. Photo: SchuhThe company now expects full-year adjusted earnings of $4.70 to $4.82 per share, up from its previous forecast of $4.58 to $4.70 per share. Analysts on average were expecting a profit of $4.69 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. First-quarter net income
Ralph Lauren sees lower wholesale sales this year
Ralph Lauren Corp said it expects lower wholesale sales this fiscal year, hurt by a slowdown in Europe and the closure of some China wholesale operations it will eventually replace with its own stores. Photo: Ralph LaurenThe clothing company and retailer expects revenue for the current fiscal year, begun April 1, to be up by a "mid-single digit" percentage, compared with a 20 percent rise in the previous year. Wholesale sales will edge down, while retail sales should be up by a low-double-digit
Ralph Lauren reviewing position in China
Ralph Lauren is reviewing its strategy for China. “We are in the midst of transforming our presence in Greater China”, said Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of the group, Roger Farah, at a press conference held for its results. Ralph Lauren’s operations in China bring in less than its operations in Japan, which currently generates more than half of the group’s Asian sales. In the twelve months prior to 31st March 2012, the American group closed down 95 points of sale, which
Ralph Lauren reviewing position in China
Ralph Lauren is reviewing its strategy for China. “We are in the midst of transforming our presence in Greater China”, said Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of the group, Roger Farah, at a press conference held for its results. Ralph Lauren’s operations in China bring in less than its operations in Japan, which currently generates more than half of the group’s Asian sales. In the twelve months prior to 31st March 2012, the American group closed down 95 points of sale, which
Caleb Landry Jones new face of G-Star
G-Star is in perfect rhythm with the season. The denim-wear brand took advantage of its Cannes flagship store opening on Tuesday to reveal the new male face of its autumn-winter advertising campaign, actor Caleb Landry Jones. He follows Vincent Gallo and chess megastar Magnus Carlsen. Just as it did for the unveiling of Clémence Poésy at the opening of its Rodeo Drive store, G-Star has created a lot of buzz in the run-up to Bread&Butter in Berlin. The denim brand will unveil in Berlin not
Shoe retailer DSW beats expectations
Footwear retailer DSW Inc posted first-quarter results above analysts' estimates, helped by a strong performance at its namesake stores, prompting the company to raise its full-year profit outlook. Photo: DSWDSW, which sells branded footwear for men and women at discounted rates, now expects to earn between $3.25 and $3.40 per share for the full year. It earlier forecast a profit of $3.20 to $3.35 per share. Analysts on average were expecting earnings of $3.31 per share, according to Thomson
Armani has no plans to sell
Giorgio Armani / Photo: Jan SchroederMILAN - Giorgio Armani, the 77-year-old designer is seeing double digit growth in his business and has no plans just yet to let go of the reins of his eponymous fashion house, he was quoted as saying on Thursday. Armani told Il Sole 24 Ore in an interview he was still personally involved in all decisions at the group. "At the moment... I am resisting all temptations (to sell), there are certainly many but they don't lure me," he said when asked if he would
Urban Outfitters profit beats estimates, shares rise
Urban Outfitters Inc reported a quarterly profit above market expectations as the clothing retailer managed to sell more women's apparel at regular prices, sending its shares up as much as 7 percent in after-market trading. Photo: Urban OutfittersWarmer-than-expected weather spurred sales of spring merchandise at several U.S. retailers in the first quarter. Urban Outfitters, however, warned that warm weather may have pulled forward sales from the second quarter. "The early, unusually warm
European shop investment lowest since Lehman failed
LONDON - Worsening political and economic turmoil in the euro zone has knocked investment in Europe's shopping centers and stores to its lowest level since the collapse of Lehman Brothers investment bank in 2008, data showed. Photo: CorbisEuropean retail property investment fell to 4.6 billion euros ($5.9 billion) in the first quarter of 2012, down from 12.6 billion euros in the same period in 2011 and 9.3 billion euros in the previous quarter, research from property consultancy CBRE showed. It
Tiffany lowers forecasts, cites slowing economy
Tiffany lowered its fiscal-year sales and profit forecasts on Thursday, citing slowing economic growth in many countries and weakness in its home market, and the upscale jeweler's shares fell 9 percent. Photo: TiffanyTiffany now expects global net sales to be up 7 percent to 8 percent for the year, compared with its prior forecast of a 10 percent gain, and lowered its full-year profit outlook by 25 cents a share to a range of $3.70 to $3.80. Chief Executive Officer Mike Kowalski said in a
UK retail sales slide at fastest pace in 2 years in April
Photo: CorbisLONDON - Retail sales fell at their fastest monthly pace in more than two years in April, after a record drop in fuel sales and a weather-related drop in clothing sales, official data showed on Wednesday. The weak start into the second quarter highlights the ongoing weakness of the economy and may raise speculation about another cash boost from the Bank of England. The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes fell 2.3 percent on the month - its biggest drop since
Burberry to invest in new, bigger stores
LONDON - British luxury brand Burberry posted a 26 percent jump in profit as expected and said it would invest up to 200 million pounds ($316 million) in new outlets and expanding existing stores in London, Chicago and Hong Kong. The 156-year-old seller of raincoats and leather goods, known for its camel, red and black check pattern, said on Wednesday it made an underlying pretax profit of 376 million pounds ($594 million) in the year to March 31. That compared to analysts' average forecast of
Karl launches its first t-shirts for men
Following on from its evening dress collection exclusive to Net-a-porter, Karl – Karl Lagerfeld’s diffusion line – has had a go at another wardrobe essential – a limited edition of graphic t-shirts. A series of four t-shirts featuring an image of the designer will be released on 31st May on www.karl.com, at the Karl pop-up shop on Bleecker Street in Manhattan and at Colette in Paris. The t-shirts will be available in both men’s and women’s styles, a first for the label. But a
Kazakh socialite "Lady Goga" bags Vionnet
Vionnet autumn-winter 2012 / Photo: VionnetMILAN - Kazakh billionaire Goga Ashkenazi, best known for her opulent lifestyle and high-society friends, has agreed to buy a majority stake in fashion house Vionnet, the latest acquisition of a European luxury brand by new-money investors. The London-based entrepreneur with interests in the oil industry will help the house, founded in 1912 by French couturier Madeleine Vionnet, grow in a globalised industry, despite headwinds in Europe, the company
Uniqlo signs Djokovic as looks to expand abroad
PARIS - Fast Retailing's Uniqlo has signed tennis star Novak Djokovic to a five-year contract in an attempt to increase its brand appeal among European and U.S.-based shoppers as the company looks to expand outside its home market of Japan. Novak Djokovic wearing his first Uniqlo apparel, next to Tadashi Yanai, CEO of Fast Retailing / Photo: AFP/Eric PiermontThe deal, for an undisclosed sum, will require the top-ranked Serb to wear Uniqlo clothing both on the court and off. He will also be
Video: Tiffany jewelry sparkles in The Great Gatsby trailer
The official trailer for the Baz Luhrmann-directed 'The Great Gatsby', starring Leonardo Dicaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire, was released this week. Tiffany & Co. collaborated with Lurhmann and costume designer Catherine Martin to create the stunning jewelry used in the film.Copyright © 2012 FashionMag.com All rights reserved.
Marks & Spencer posts first profit fall in 3 years
LONDON - Bellwether British retailer Marks & Spencer posted a 1.2 percent fall in full-year underlying profit, its first decline in three years, as even its relatively older and more affluent customers were touched by the economic downturn. Marks & Spencer's Basingstoke store / Photo: Marks & SpencerBritain's biggest clothing retailer, which also sells homewares and upmarket foods, said on Tuesday it made a profit before tax and one-off items of 705.9 million pounds ($1.12 billion) in the year
Macy's dips toe in China market via online deal
Macy's Inc said on Wednesday it will start selling some items in its private brand assortment directly to shoppers in China through a deal with a new online retailer there. VIPStore, who will operate omei.comThe department store chain will have a Macy's section on omei.com, a new China based e-commerce site operated by VIPStore Co Ltd, in which Macy's has made an equity investment of $15 million. Macy's Chief Executive Terry Lundgren said in a statement that there is "significant long-term
Jeweller Graff launches Hong Kong IPO roadshow
HONG KONG - High-end London-based jeweller Graff Diamonds on Monday launched the roadshow for its reported $1.0 billion initial public offering in Hong Kong, one of the biggest this year. Photo: Graff DiamondsGraff Diamonds Founder and chairman Laurence Graff and Chief Executive Officer Francois Graff met potential investors at a hotel in the southern Chinese city, but did not speak to reporters.In a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange, the company said it made $623.5 million in retail sales
Tesco boss forgoes bonus after poor UK results
LONDON - Tesco boss Philip Clarke has passed up an annual bonus of about 372,000 pounds ($588,000) after the retailer's poor performance in its main British market, heading off a potential outcry by investors increasingly critical of executive pay. Philip Clarke / Photo: Tesco PlcThe chief executive was paid a basic salary of over 1 million pounds last year and was awarded share options worth 2.7 million pounds during his first year on the job, according to the company's annual report. The
Duty-free shopping group Global Blue sells for $1.3 billion
LONDON - Silver Lake and Partners Group have agreed to buy Swiss-based tax-free shopping business Global Blue for 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) from rival Equistone. Global BlueThe two investors beat a handful of other buyout groups including BC Partners, EQT and TH Lee to buy the fast-growing business. Headquartered in Nyon, Switzerland, Global Blue's tax-free shopping business helps overseas travellers in Europe reclaim sales tax on their shopping and offers its service through more than
Reebok India accuses former top execs of $157 million fraud
MUMBAI - Reebok India, owned by Germany's Adidas, lodged a police complaint against two former top executives accusing them of fraud that had led the company to lose 8.7 billion rupees. Photo: ReebokThe alleged fraud would be the most high-profile corporate scandal in India since 2009 when Satyam Computer's former chairman and founder Ramalinga Raju revealed that the company had overstated profits and falsified assets for years. Reebok India is accusing former India Managing Director Subhinder
3 Fun Outfit Ideas for the NBA Playoffs
Written by Chelsea - University of Oklahoma Russell Westbrook, Lebron James, and Rajon Rondo have got swag on and off the court.As college girls, it’s safe to say that most of us are pretty spirited about rooting for our favorite teams. There’s nothing quite like getting dolled up in team colors for a football tailgate with your girlfriends, snacking on hot dogs at a baseball game, or checking out the commercials during a Super Bowl watch party.You might not be with your college besties
DIY Chic: How to Shorten a Hem
Written by Callie - University of Oregon Any college girl knows that it can be a challenge to stay stylish without breaking the bank. But our DIY Chic column is here to bring College Fashion readers budget-friendly and easy do-it-yourself projects. If you are looking for more DIY inspiration, take a look at our past tutorials on making a multi-strand statement necklace, bow hair accessories, flower hair clips, a printed word scarf, transforming a pair of old jeans, recreating an old or thrifted
Real-Life Style Challenge: Spring 2012 Trends
Written by Ashley - Emerson College Back in January, I promised myself that I wouldn’t buy any more clothes this year. But then this season brought us collars (detachable and not), colored denim, pastels, peplum, neon and nude… and I couldn’t help but fall in love and crack open my wallet for some new pieces. The problem, though, was figuring out how to incorporate them into my existing wardrobe.So for this week’s Style Challenge, I took the trends for a spin and vowed to incorporate
Class to Night Out: Mint Top
Written by Carina - Ohio University Mint Green Tops: 1. Nasty Gal, 2. Lulu’s, 3. Nasty GalDo you struggle with transforming your outfits from day to night? Don’t worry, CF is here to help turn that daily annoyance into a fun challenge. This column will focus on one piece per week, and teach you how to take your look from study sessions in the library to dancing the night away.We’ve been on mint trend alert for what seems like years, and for good reason – this cool, pastel green
Hautelinks: Week of 5/23/12
Written by Zephyr - CF Editor We love A Cup of Jo’s Mermaid Tail Braid – so unique and perfect for summer weather. I know we’ve posted Peter Pan collar tutorials here before but this one, from Lulus is different from all the rest in that it involves glitter! Can’t resist the glitter. Another great DIY: A super cool way to update your denim shorts, from Make It + Fake It. Speaking of DIY, Refinery 29 did a great roundup of DIY floral dress tutorials. How to Score Free Food Pretty Much
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Beauty Video: A Retro Glam Tutorial
Written by Imani - Cosumnes River College Lately, I’ve been seeing retro glam makeup all over the pages of my favorite magazines and on celebrities such as Adele and Lana Del Rey. The look is very Marilyn Monroe-esque, complete with heavy liner and dramatic lashes, and often finished with a red lip. It goes great with the pinup-inspired fashion trend we discussed recently. I love looks like this for parties, clubs, or even a fancy date. (For a first date, however, use our separate first date
Looks on Campus: Mackenzie – University of Iowa
Written by Kristina - University of Iowa In every college class, there’s always that one girl who pushes the envelope and truly steps up her style on campus. At my school, Mackenzie is that girl – each week, she shows up at class in a fantastic outfit that any girl would want to copy. When I spotted her recently in these neon yellow jeans, I knew I had to take her picture for Looks on Campus! Read on to meet her.Name: MackenzieCollege: University of IowaClass Standing: SeniorMajor:
Fashion Inspiration: Lana Del Rey
Written by Shelby - Rollins College Photo Credit: ELLEPerhaps the biggest overnight success story of the past year, controversial musician Lana Del Rey is a style icon in the making.In case you aren’t already familiar with her, Lana first rose to popularity in 2011, when her now-famous song “Video Games” hit the blogosphere. Over the past year, she’s risen from blog sensation to mainstream name: thanks to everything from the January release of her album Born to Die, to a
Would You Wear… Cap-Toe Shoes?
Written by Caitlyn - FIDM Photo CreditIf you are looking for a ladylike way to dress up your footwear collection this spring, opt for a cap-toe shoe. Although the style of the cap-toe shoe has been around for ages, mostly in ballet flats, the look has gone viral for spring. As a fresh adornment in neons and metallics, the cap-toe is a great way to draw attention to your toes.The beauty of the cap-toe shoe is that you can go as daring or demure as you want. If you’re feeling bold, grab a pair
Outfits Under $100: Three Summer Wedding Looks
Written by Caitlyn - FIDM Photo CreditEven if you’re not the one walking down the aisle, trying to navigate the dos and don’ts of dressing for a wedding is nearly a ritual in itself. Location, dress code, weather, and the always difficult decision of dancing-all-night-versus-wearing-cute-shoes are all factors that must be taken into consideration.If you’re a college girl like me, budget is a huge restraint when dressing for the weddings of the season, which is why I put together three
Dorm Design Inspired by Spring 2012 Pastels
Written by Amy - St. Lawrence University Photo CreditWhen it comes to fashion, I always try to buy at least one trendy piece each spring, to get myself out of my comfort zone and try something new. This season is no exception: my new mint-colored shorts are a gorgeous hue, and they prompted me to write this post about decor inspired by spring 2012 pastels.Spring, according to Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, is what consumers look to for “renewed
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
London show celebrates 60 years of British glamour
LONDON - A decadent gown made from feathers and a printed lace latex dress designed by some of fashion's luminaries will go on display as part of a new exhibition to celebrate the glitz and glamour of Britain's ballgowns. Norman Hartnell ballgown / Photo: Victoria & Albert MuseumBallgowns: British Glamour Since 1950, on at London's Victoria and Albert Museum from May 19 until January 2013, showcases a collection of 60 dresses marking the journey of formal attire from private events to the
Strong Asia demand keeps Richemont optimistic
ZURICH - Richemont, the world's second-largest luxury goods group, said on Wednesday it was cautiously optimistic for the future despite the unstable economic environment as it posted forecast-beating results, driven by strong Asian demand. Photo: CartierThe Swiss maker of IWC watches and Cartier jewellery said net profit for the year ended March 31 rose 43 percent to 1.54 billion euros ($1.97 billion). Analysts in a Reuters poll had expected a figure of 1.37 billion on average. Sales rose 29
Pitti Uomo – develops new products and special events
For its 82nd edition, scheduled to take place from June 19th to the 22nd in Florence, Pitti Uomo will bring together 1,020 brands, while Pitti W, the event devoted to women's preview collections, plans on welcoming 70 exhibitors with Nigeria as the guest of honor . The show, which hosted 32,000 visitors in June, including 20,000 buyers, promises a schedule of four days of fireworks, much like the one unveiled Thursday in Milan. To entice buyers, especially from emerging countries, Pitti Uomo
Italy's jewellers fuse innovation and tradition
VICENZA - Italian jewellers are fusing the latest laser technology with traditional lace-making techniques in their efforts to ride out the economic downturn and keep up with growing competition from low-cost rivals in China and India. Photo: NeoNeroThe Italian jewellery industry used to dominate world markets but its market share has shrunk in the past decade, under pressure from cheaper rivals in India, China and Turkey. The unfolding euro zone debt crisis has dealt it a fresh blow. "The way
Swatch eyes single or double digit sales growth
BIENNE - Swatch Group , the world's biggest watchmaker, is expecting high single or double-digit sales growth this year as demand from China and for middle and lower-price products holds up in the face of global economic uncertainty. Photo: Swatch"We are trying to beat the 8 billion Swiss franc ($8.51 billion) mark this year, which would translate into another record year", Swatch Chief Executive Nick Hayek told reporters on the sidelines of the company's annual general meeting on Wednesday.
John Lewis ups sales guidance, sees UK recovering
LONDON - John Lewis, Britain's biggest department store group, has raised its sales guidance after outperforming a flat retail market in its first quarter and believes the economy is on course for a slow recovery, despite a recent dip back into recession. Photo: John Lewis"My gut feel is a long, slow, steady recovery that at certain points will look like a non-recovery and at other points might feel, like it has for us in the last few months, OK," Andrew Murphy, retail director at the
Coty withdrawal pressures Avon for turnaround
Sherilyn McCoyAvon Products Inc's loss of a $10.7 billion takeover bid from smaller cosmetics rival Coty Inc leaves shareholders hoping that new Chief Executive Sherilyn McCoy has a great turnaround plan in the works. Coty withdrew the $24.75 a share offer Monday night and the stock fell more than 10 percent on Tuesday as investors were left to focus on Avon's blemishes, which include falling sales, rising labor costs in important international markets like Brazil and a shrinking army of sales
Mode City publishes a detailed overview of the swimwear market
While preparing its next session, to be held from the 7th to 9th July, Mode City, the summer lingerie and swimwear fair by Eurovet, has released a market study on the swimsuit segment. Entrusted to the office of the NDP, the report foresees a stable or positive outlook by country. Globally, the total turnover in cash outflows for swimwear in 2010 totaled 7.8 billion euros. A figure of 2% growth that year, carried one-third by the United States, which has increased in value by 1%. The second
Will mild winter mean summertime blues for retailers?
With the meteoric jump in shares of Apple Inc and turmoil in the bank sector garnering the spotlight in recent months, one group managed to fly under the radar despite strong gains - retailers. Photo: CorbisSince hitting a 13-month low in early October and flirting with bear market territory, the S&P 500 .SPX has risen 17.2 percent. During the same time frame the S&P retail index .RLX has climbed 22.6 percent. The gains were supported by a confluence of events: improvement in the domestic
Olympic Games: brands in the line of fire on Twitter and Facebook
The Olympic torch sets off from Olympia / Photo: london2012.comThe London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games intends to ban athletes and spectators from using Twitter and Facebook during the competition. Its objective is to reduce the visibility of non-official sponsors. Athletes will be banned from publishing photos and videos during the games, thereby preventing any non-partner brands from making an appearance. Better still, they won’t be able to mention the competition or any
Global demand for gold dips 5%
MUMBAI - Global demand for gold fell 5.0 percent in the first quarter of 2012 but demand in China hit record highs and outstripped that of megabuyer India, the World Gold Council said on Thursday. Demand worldwide fell to 1,097.6 tonnes in the quarter ended March, worth an estimated $59.7 billion, with gold prices on average 16 percent higher than those seen in the same period last year, the council said in its latest report. Photo: corbisReduced demand for gold from global central banks,
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