The International Herald Tribune’s annual luxury conference, hosted by fashion editor Suzy Menkes, is becoming a moveable feast. The conference’s fifth edition will be held in Dubai at the new Park Hyatt hotel there Dec. 5 and 6.
Off to Turkey? Conde Nast Traveler recommends this cute hotel http://www.rengigul.com and this cute bed and breakfast in Alacari, Turkey http://www.tasotel.com
Want some where really cheap to stay in London? http://www.easyhotel.com/
It’s worth flying to New Orleans just to stay in this groovy hotel http://www.loft523.com/lobby.html
Need to rent a luxurious yacht? Book the Christina O here http://www.cnconnect.com/
Have I mentioned this fabulous hotel in Paris? http://hotelsezz.com/
Sandra Bullock will receive the Humanitarian Award at Fashion Group International’s 22nd annual Night of Stars gala for her charitable contributions to the American Red Cross.
Marc Jacobs is launching a label called Little Marc, for Marc fans aged two to seven. Little Marc is based around the waffle-weave thermal cashmere underwear that has become a staple in the designer’s men’s and women’s collections. The hooded top retails for $395; the cardigan, for $325; the crewneck top, for $295, and a pair of long johns, for $195. (that’s US dollars.. oh la la).WWD
British director Mike Leigh, of “Vera Drake” and “Secrets and Lies” fame, has a secret all his own — and it’s driving his fans crazy. Leigh hasn’t revealed the name of his latest play, or even its subject matter, even though the show is set to open next month In London. Despite — or maybe because of — the big mystery, all 16,000 tickets for the run are already sold out.
Five New Zealand labels, Zambesi, Sabatini, Nom*D, WORLD, and Ng, will take to the catwalk during Paris Fashion Week in October.
After closing his famous Lefevre Gallery in London’s Mayfair in 2002 (it’s now the site of the Stella McCartney flagship), Martin Summers has now opened a 2,000-square-foot space which specializes in mid-20th-century painting.He’s formed a partnership with the Geneva-based dealer Jan Krugier, who controls the Marina Picasso Collection. That means Summers has access to about 900 Picassos, including drawings and paintings from the Rose and Cubist period. wwd
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