U.S. Gallery Buys Velazquez Painting for $4.6 Million
A newly discovered portrait of Spanish painter Diego Velazquez was sold to a U.S. gallery - Alfred Bader Fine Arts of Milwaukee - at a price of $4.6 million by auction house Bonhams.
Rag and Bone’s New DIY Photo Shoot with Hanneli Mustaparta [PHOTOS]
Norwegian fashion model and Vogue contributor, Hanneli Mustaparta, has joined the parade of top supermodels, like Miranda Kerr, Sasha Pivovarova and Karolina Kurkova for Rag and Bone's DIY campaign.
NLRB OKs Withdrawal of Machinists Union Charge against Boeing
The National Labor Relations Board announced Friday its approval of the withdrawal of a charge by the machinists union against the Boeing Co.
Sotheby’s to Auction Apple Inc.'s Founding Contract from 1976
New-York based auction house, Sotheby's, is all set for a historic sale featuring contract papers that helped establish Steve Jobs' Apple register as a corporate body, back in 1976.
Bernard Arnault Plans for £300 Million Bond Street Acquisition
Luxury goods conglomerate, LVMH is believed to be planning for a £300 million investment on three stores on one of the most expensive shopping areas in London.
Mulberry Posts Strong First Half Sales Due to Robust Asian Demand
Luxury fashion house, Mulberry has posted a 44 percent increase in its first-half sales owing to the rapid growth of its Asian market.
Banana Republic Unveils French Flagship Store with Gala Party
American clothing brand, Banana Republic, celebrated the arrival of their first store in France with a launch party attended by the crème-de-la-crème of the industry.
Fashion Houses Warned against Intern Exploitation, Could Face Penalty
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned 102 fashion houses in Britain to avoid exploiting interns before the onset of the next London Fashion Week.
CFDA Refuses Milan's Proposal to Cancel Final Day of NYFW Schedule
The ongoing feud between two fashion powerhouses - the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and the Camera Nationale dell Moda Italiana - continues, with the former rejecting a request by the Italian fashion council to cancel the final day of the 2012 New York Fashion Week.
Valentino Garavani Hosts 3D Virtual Fashion Museum Launch Party (PHOTOS)
Wednesday's Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum launch party at the IAC Headquarters in New York City was a star-studded event attended by the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes and socialite Daphne Guinness.
Airbus Surpasses Boeing in 2011 Aircraft Order Intake
Airbus SAS has set a record order of intakes of aircrafts after the introduction of the A320neo, beating rivals Boeing in the process.
Da Vinci's ‘Battle of Anghiari’ Prompts Art Row between Historians
A petition has been signed by art historians to prevent the drilling of holes into a fresco in Florence's Palazzo Vecchio. The fresco may contain artwork by acclaimed Italian Renaissance polymath, Leonardo Da Vinci.
H&M Slammed for Using Computer-Generated Lingerie Models
Swedish retail clothing brand, H&M, has been charged for using computer-generated model bodies for showcasing their swimwear and lingerie collection on their e-commerce site.
Elite Model Look Winner's Extremely Slight Frame Raises Questions
Julia Schneider, winner of the 2011 Elite Model Look,has induced serious questions about the standards of beauty in the fashion industry after being crowned on Dec.6, 2011.
Princess Charlene Displays Her Monochromatic Love Once Again (PHOTOS)
On the occasion of Monaco's Christmas Village inauguration, Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II attended the festivities and greeted the citizens. Once again, the princess displayed her love for monochromatic dresses as she opted for a beige outfit for the occasion.
Fred Perry Unveils Amy Winehouse’s Final Collection
To coincide with the release of Amy Winehouse's final album, Lioness: Hidden Treasures, heritage brand, Fred Perry has launched a series of clothes from the late singer's last collection for the brand.
Valentino's 3-D Virtual Fashion Museum Unveiled (PHOTOS)
Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti have launched the much anticipated 3D virtual fashion museum on Dec.5, 2011 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Turner Prize to be Awarded First Time in Non-Tate Venue
Turner Prize, one of the contemporary art world's biggest events is all set to take place on Dec.5, 2011 to honor the very best of the current British award.
Boeing Starts World Tour of 787 Dreamliner from Beijing
Boeing Co launched its six-month world tour of the new 787 Dreamliner jet from Beijing, China on Dec.4, 2011.
Diplomats and Celebrities at the Kennedy Center Honors (PHOTOS)
The 2011 Kennedy Center Honors, held Sunday in Washington, featured appearances by renowned celebrities and diplomats. The event is an annual honor given to individuals in the performing arts for their lifetime contributions to American culture.
Mayor Bloomberg’s Girlfriend Threatens to Resign from Sotheby’s Board
Diana Taylor, who is the girlfriend of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and is a Sotheby's board member, has threatened to resign if any demands of the auction house's art handlers are met.
Probe Ordered into Art Forgery by Manhattan Gallery
Authorities from Manhattan federal court are investigating whether paintings and drawings sold by a 165-year old art gallery, Knoedler & Co., including purported works by Jackson Pollock and other Modernist masters, are nothing but expert forgeries.
Delphine Wespiser Crowned Miss France 2012 [PHOTOS]
Miss Alsace, Delphine Wespiser, was crowned Miss France 2012 on Saturday. She has become the 65th beauty queen of the pageant.
Miami Art Museum Receives $35 Million, to be Renamed After Donor
The Miami Art Museum will be renamed the Jorge M. Pérez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County after $35 million naming gift by a donor.
Airbus Sues Boeing Partner‘s Patent on Fuel-Saving Winglets
European aerospace company, Airbus SAS has filed a federal suit against Seattle winglet supplier and partner of rival company Boeing.
Red-Carpet Arrivals at the 11th Annual Marrakech International Film Festival [PHOTOS]
The 11th annual Marrakech International Film Festival kicked off on Friday in Marrakech, Morocco, with a host of international celebrities, filmmakers, and actors.
Top 10 Most Memorable Fashion Moments of 2011 [PHOTOS]
The year 2011 marks some of the biggest and most memorable moments in the fashion industry that has not only captivated onlookers but has also left a historical imprint in the style sphere.
X-Rays Reveal Unfinished Rembrandt Self-Portrait
With the assistance of X-ray scanning, art experts have identified another self-portrait of Dutch painter Rembrandt.
‘The Great Designers’ Exhibition Begins at FIT Museum
The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York has launched a two-part exhibition featuring couture creations from an array of renowned designers.
Princess Charlene Dazzles at Fight AIDS Monaco Auction (PHOTOS)
On the occasion of the World AIDS Day on Dec.1, 2011, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene joined HSH Princess Stephanie of Monaco for a charity auction.