Assuming the power to change the entire world economy is no small feat, but Etsy is doing just that. Created in 2005 by Rob Kalin, a painter, carpenter and photographer who found there was no practical marketplace in which to sell his handiwork, Etsy now boasts over 12 million active members, 1.5 million Twitter followers and $467.8 million in sales through November 2011. Etsy is the classic Little Engine That Could story. After all, Etsy was built not on a mountain, but on a molehill; s...
The Big Three U.S. automakers may be on the rebound but the original Motor City, Detroit, is still battling to turn the tide of decline. One of the people leading the fight is Charles Pugh.
Southeast Asian carriers are set to profit from the expected surge in the number of leisure and business travellers to Myanmar as it re-emerges from political isolation.
Kendall and Kylie Jenner might be the youngest of the Kardashian clan, but they were certainly not born yesterday. At just 16 and 14, respectively, Kendall and Kylie Jenner already have spin-off specials, namesake nail polishes and a Most Fashionable Sisters award on their belts. They walked in New York Fashion Week and have over 3.4 million Twitter followers combined. Now they are on the cover of Teen Vogue.
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, many are left pondering What do I get my sweetheart? Chocolate is dated; roses are trite; and the jumbo-sized teddy bear will not fit in your studio apartment. INDi has just the solution for the perfect Valentine's gift for him or her.
Braids made a big appearance at Sunday night's SAG Awards 2012 with stars like Dianna Agron, Kaley Cuoco and Busy Phillips sporting twisted locks. Some were simple, others were complex, but all were causally beautiful.
According to The Telegraph, Michelle Obama purchased $50,000 worth of lingerie from Agent Provocateur. She and the Queen of Qatar, Sheikha Mozah, closed off part of Madison Avenue for a shopping spree at the luxury lingerie boutique.
At Sunday night's 2012 SAG Awards, Hollywood's finest actors took some time to celebrate each other. Big winners of the night included Modern Family and The Help. Actresses Sofia Vergara and Viola Davis won on the red carpet, too, both dressed in breathtaking Marchesa.
U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama has given the sales of luxury lingerie brand Agent Provocateur a major boost, following a $50,000 luxury spending spree along with the Queen of Qatar Sheikha Mozah.
Fashionistas around the world are chomping at the bit to learn which Hollywood leading lady will wear what designer as the countdown to the 2012 Oscar Awards ticks closer. Here are some predictions for what Hollywood's top 10 leading ladies might wear this year, based off Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week designs.
The 2012 NRJ Awards took place at the Palais des Festivals et des Congres in Cannes and, even though world-famous singers like Shakira and Justin Bieber were in attendance, all eyes were on little-known French singer Shy'm.
Diane von Furstenberg, President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has issued new guidelines, aimed at keeping fashion models healthy and preventing their suffering from any kind of eating disorders.
The eagerly anticipated Old Masters paintings auction, conducted separately at international auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's, fetched over $120 million in sales, with certain pieces of art selling for more than $4 million each.
French Elle is currently under fire for what has been interpreted as a racist blog post. A blogger for the publication wrote a piece about Michelle Obama's fashion flair and the rise of black-geosie, insinuating that the Obamas are the first fashionable African-Americans.
A portrait of an unidentified gentleman reportedly painted by artist Frans Hals fetched a staggering $2 million at the Old Masters paintings auction at Christie's Wednesday.
For a minimum of one million dollars, President Barack Obama's old 2005 Chrysler 300C could be yours.
Prom, wedding, funeral: You've got to learn how to tie a tie sometime. Here's a comprehensive guide to assist you in your quest to protect your neck.
Kim Kardashian and her sisters took on the role of models for their new Kardashian Kollection denim line for Sears. Kim made sure to flaunt her infamous curves in a snug pair of boot-cut jeans.
In what is regarded as a final attempt to protect its red-sole trademark, French luxury brand Christian Louboutin has taken the case against YSL to the federal appeals judges.
Combating dry winter hair is a yearly struggle. Cold temperatures, frigid winds, low humidity and indoor heat prove to harm locks, making them dull, dry and brittle.
Jean Paul Gaultier delivered an ode to Amy Winehouse at his spring/summer 2012 haute couture show in Paris on Wednesday
The bubble may have burst in the Bordeaux market, but new Asian collectors are seeking diversity and in some cases even choosing second growth Bordeaux for value.
Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week has been nothing short of astonishing. Day three presented dazzling displays from international designers, showcasing flamboyant and other-worldly fashions that one could only dream of. Elie Saab presented a whimsical collection while Jean Paul Gaultier channeled the late Amy Winehouse.
As New York Fashion Week for the Fall 2012 collections quickly approaches, fashion fans around the world gear up for a week of stunning clothes, fabulous parties and beautiful people. You may have just heard a harmonious sigh from those Fashion Week hopefuls who could only dream of doing cocktails with Zac Posen, lunching with Donna Karen and scoring seats to J. Mendel's Lincoln Center show.
A 17th century painting, formerly owned by Elizabeth Taylor and attributed to Dutch painter Frans Hals, is expected to fetch around $1 million in Christie's Old Master auctions in New York.
Daring silhouettes and avant-garde creations dominated the Prive couture line by Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, at the 2012 Paris Fashion Week.
Lilly Pulitzer finally announced the winners of the Sorority Prints contest. On Tuesday, Lilly Pulitzer congratulated the five sororities the brand will design prints for, based on Facebook votes. The announcement had some sorority girls squealing with delight; while others were left downtrodden.
Karl Lagerfeld never ceases to amaze. Chanel's Spring-Summer 2012 show for Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday was nothing short of remarkable. Only Lagerfeld could effortlessly blend periwinkle, tulle and mohawks.
It makes sense that Miranda Kerr would pose as Wonder Woman on the cover of Australia's Grazia magazine. She is, after all, a wonder. Her photo will grace the cover of a special collectors' edition of Grazia Australia magazine to celebrate Australia Day on Thursday.
Upscale leather goods maker Coach Inc posted higher-than-expected earnings and sales for the holiday quarter, helped by its growing favor with male shoppers, and its shares rose more than 6 percent.
