While economy struggles, the cosmetic business thrives – at least, believing one economic theory that states that every time budgets get tight, lipstick sales soar. Economists call it the Lipstick Index, a term identified by Leonard Lauder, chairman of the board of Estée Lauder, and used to describe the high demand on quick fix beauty [...]

Every self-respecting fashionista knows to never underestimate the power of accessorising. An interesting, updated piece can transform an outfit from blah to oh-lala in no seconds. And if the budget won’t allow you to do big investments, something as simple as a scarf or a few chunky bracelets will do the trick just as fine. [...]

Rumour has it that it wasn’t all smiles and rainbows in the relationship between the late Yves Saint Laurent, his business partner Pierre Berge and Tom Ford; his ready to wear successor. It seems affairs between the three were sour for quite a while, in Ford’s own words ‘I don’t even remember much about my [...]

It’s official!  Tom Ford is to introduce a women’s line. Looking quite optimistic about the luxury goods market in the current economic downturn, the designer is looking for suitable investors to branch out into women’s apparel.  And while we love his fashion eyewear  and exquisite fragrances, we can’t wait to have our own garb proudly hung [...]