economic crisis

Financial Crisis Forces Luella’s Closure, Inspiring Twitter Fan Outpouring

Critical acclaim and a celebrity following are no insurance for surviving the global recession. Just ask Luella Bartley! The Designer of...
Lauren
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Discreet Luxury Goods Favored in Financial Crisis | Harvey Nichols Customers Spend Up on Logo Free Handbags

Financial crisis? What financial crisis? That’s the attitude of Harvey Nichols customers, who are still happy to fork out the big...
Lauren
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Women Outspend Men in Financial Crisis | Luxury Handbag Sales Up, Swiss Watches Down

Men may be tightening their belts, but a report by Reuters says the financial crisis hasn’t tempered the shopping habits of...
Lauren
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Economic Woes Spell the End for Escada

It looks like Escada may be the latest victim of the financial crisis. The German fashion brand appears to be on...
Lauren
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Comme des Garcons Launches Limited Edition Black Label | Designer Fashions for the Financial Crisis … Sort Of

Comme des Garçons has launched a limited edition Black Label fashion range in answer to the financial crisis. The French label’s...
Lauren
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Dolce & Gabbana Discount Fashions for Financial Crisis

Here’s some good news for Dolce & Gabbana enthusiasts. While the financial crisis sees most of us tightening our belts, the...
Lauren
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Prada Feel Pinch of Financial Crisis | Luxury Handbag Brand Begs Banks for Breathing Room

The financial crisis seems to have touched everyone, from Miss Joanne Average on the street to our favorite fashion houses. Prada...
Lauren
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Burberry Gets Back to Basics | British Handbag Label Revamps Plaid Designs for Financial Crisis

Like so many luxury labels, Burberry has felt the sting of the economic crisis, posting a £6 million loss for the...
Lauren
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Study Shows Luxury Industry Downturn Expected to Continue

The recent semi-annual update to Bain’s Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study predicts a continuance in the luxury industry’s downturn. Honestly, I’d...
Katie
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Second-Hand Purses Popular in Hong Kong with Budget Shoppers

Bag lovers in Hong Kong are beating the financial crisis by snapping up second-hand luxury purses. Pre-loved Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and...
Lauren
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Net-a-Porter to Offer Bargain Bags and Freebies at New Online Discount Store, Outnet.com

The team from luxury online store Net-a-Porter is preparing to launch their new discount outlet, cutely called OutNet.com. Next month the...
Lauren
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NY Fashion Week: Hollywood Stars Cut Clothes Budget | Michelle Trachtenberg, Jessica Stroup & Nicky Hilton

They might have more money than the rest of us, but even Hollywood style icons are tightening their designer belts in...
Lauren
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Financial Crisis Claims Goldenbleu | Bold Bag Brand Out of Business

The global economic crisis has claimed its latest fashion victim. San Francisco-based designer Rene Huber baby’s, Goldenbleu, is shutting its doors....
Lauren
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Marc Jacobs Cuts Fall Fashion Show Guest List

It seems everyone is feeling the pinch of the financial crisis, and that includes our favorite handbag designers. Marc Jacobs has...
Lauren
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Chanel Suffers from Financial Crisis | Heidi Mount Models for Spring Advertising Campaign

You know times are tough when the iconic fashion labels of the world are struggling. Chanel is one designer who’s taken...
Lauren
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Chanel Mobile Art Pavilion Ends Early Due to Economy

The economic crisis has claimed a new fashion victim. First we heard the latest Louis Vuitton store in Japan is on...
Lauren
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