Inventor of Vans sneakers dies at 72
James Van Doren, whose Vans sneakers are coveted by skateboard fanatics worldwide, has died at the age of 72, the California-based company said Friday.
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Loulou de la Falaise, creator for Yves Saint Laurent, dies
Loulou de la Falaise, who created jewellery and hats for fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, died Saturday at the age of 63, the Yves Saint Laurent-Pierre Berge Foundation announced.
Kim Kardashian files for divorce
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian filed for divorce Monday, just 72 days after marrying basketball player Kris Humphries in a lavish wedding that was billed as a "fairytale.
Meet Jean-Claude Ellena, 'scent writer' for Hermes
Jean-Claude Ellena is a perfumer who never wears perfume, whose tools are pen, paper and memory, and who sees his work as "nose" for the French luxury house Hermes as that of a "scent...
Home Retail Group investors to challenge CEO
Leading shareholders in the Home Retail Group have questioned the position of the company's chief executive Terry Duddy, the Times newspaper reported on Thursday.
French leader Sarkozy, wife and Carla have a baby girl
French President Nicolas Sarkozy's supermodel wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy gave birth to a daughter Wednesday, a source in the first lady's inner circle confirmed to AFP.
Steve Jobs, not just a geek but a god for designers
Even before he died, Steve Jobs had secured his place in the pantheon of industrial design as one of its most influential figures of the last century.
Shame on you, Tod's boss tells Italian politicians
The boss of luxury shoemaker Tod's, Diego Della Valle, took out a whole page in leading dailies on Saturday to launch a withering attack on Italy's politicians, who he said were a sorry...
"America's Next Top Model" announces new judge
Vogue magazine editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley is leaving the "America's Next Top Model" judges' table at the end of the series' current all-star season, and he'll be replaced by...
Japan jails Montenegrin 'Pink Panther' jewel thief
A Japanese judge on Wednesday jailed a Montenegrin member of the "Pink Panther" gang of international jewellery thieves for 10 years over a $3.7 million gem heist.
LVMH exec Bazire probed in French kickback case
An executive and director at the world's biggest luxury goods maker LVMH was placed under investigation on Thursday in an inquiry into alleged kickbacks paid to politicians from arms...
Elizabeth Taylor dresses, accessories to be auctioned
Some 400 dresses and accessories that belonged to the late US film star Elizabeth Taylor will be auctioned in December, as well as more than 200 pieces of her jewelry.
Lagerfeld says Strauss-Kahn just 'horny': report
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld on Thursday described his friend Dominique Strauss-Kahn as charming and "sweet" -- unless you're a woman.Defending the French politician against sex...
Elizabeth Taylor's storied jewellery up for auction
Actress Elizabeth Taylor's world-renowned collection of jewellery will be auctioned off in December at a two-day sale that is expected to realise more than $30 million (18.7 million...
Galliano found guilty of anti-Semitism
Fashion icon John Galliano was Thursday convicted of anti-Semitism for hurling abuse at bar patrons in Paris' Jewish quarter in a career-breaking outburst he has blamed on drink and drugs.
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