John Lewis sales fall for fourth week
Retailer John Lewis posted its fourth consecutive fall in weekly sales at its department stores, compared with the same period last year, but said sales were up strongly on the previous...
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'Prince of fashion' Yves Saint Laurent given grand farewell
With a military salute, crowds thronging the streets and the cream of global couture in attendance, France's "prince of fashion", Yves Saint Laurent, was given a grand send-off at his...
Celebs, stars mourn 'prince of fashion' Yves Saint Laurent
Celebrities and the biggest names in fashion including Catherine Deneuve and France's ex-supermodel first lady Carla Bruni paid a final tribute to "prince of fashion" Yves Saint Laurent...
May retail sales lifted by discounters, rebates
U.S. retailers reported a mixed bag of May sales results on Thursday, with consumers focused on lower prices and essentials like food, but signs emerged that tax rebates were helping to...
France bids farewell to Saint Laurent
France said farewell to fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent at a funeral on Thursday attended by supermodels, film stars and President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Woods grouped with Mickelson and Scott at Torrey Pines
Tiger Woods will launch his bid for a 14th major victory in high-profile company with world number two Phil Mickelson and third-ranked Adam Scott at next week's U.S. Open.
French court fines eBay over counterfeit goods
Online auction giant eBay was convicted by a French court Wednesday June 4th of selling counterfeit goods and ordered to pay 20,000 euros (30,000 dollars) in damages to French luxury...
Patriotism leads comeback of Russian filmmaking
A gang of black-clad horsemen gallop past a line of gallows, splattering tufts of snow against frozen corpses. They are the 'oprichniki', loyal henchmen of Russia's sixteenth century...
Stagflation recipe missing one key ingredient
Dow Chemical Co hiked prices on products used in everything from diapers to antifreeze. American Airlines wants $15 to check your luggage. Then there's $4 gasoline and those rising...
Australia wool industry moves to counter boycotts
Australian sheep farmers will from July 1 separate out wool at auctions that has been produced without using "mulesing", which is condemned by animal rights activists and has led to...
NY women make "Sex and the City" opening-night scene
"Sex" moved from the city to the cinema on Friday as hordes of determined women descended upon Manhattan for the premiere of "Sex and the City" in the city where the hit television...
US press pays homage to 'King of Fashion'
News of the death of French fashion designer Yves St Laurent dominated the front pages of the US media Monday June 2nd as they paid tribute to the "emperor of world fashion.
Global tributes pour in for Yves Saint Laurent
Tributes poured in from across the world Monday June 2nd for French design legend Yves Saint Laurent, who revolutionised fashion by foreseeing the rise of working women and making their...
Asian designers mourn Yves Saint Laurent
Asian designers on Monday paid tribute to Yves Saint Laurent, saying that the French legend revolutionised fashion by foreseeing the rise of working women -- and making their outfits classy.
Women owe Saint Laurent a debt, says partner Berge
Women around the world owe Yves Saint Laurent a debt for revolutionising their dress, his long-time partner Pierre Berge said Monday June 2nd.
YSL first to make haute couture into art: Sarkozy
With the death Sunday June the 1st of designer Yves Saint Laurent the fashion world has lost one of its greatest names, said French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Emily the Strange rides to big screen
By Borys Kit LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Counterculture icon Emily the Strange, a symbol of female empowerment and anti-conformity, is headed to the big screen with her four...
French designer Saint Laurent is dead -radio
French fashion king Yves Saint Laurent died on Sunday, a close associate told France Info Radio. Born in 1936 in Oran in Algeria, Saint Laurent had lived in seclusion in the past few...
"Sex" sells at box office
"Sex and the City" fashioned a surprisingly strong opening at the North American box office on Sunday, as frenzied female fans used the romantic comedy as an excuse for a big party.
"Sex" sells at cinemas in America, Europe
"Sex and the City" fashioned a surprisingly strong opening at the North American box office on Sunday, as frenzied female fans used the romantic comedy as an excuse for a big party.
"Sex" sells at theaters in America, Europe
"Sex and the City" fashioned a surprisingly strong opening at the North American box office on Sunday, as frenzied female fans used the romantic comedy as an excuse for a big party.
Fisher and Forsyth head US Open qualifying
Ross Fisher and Alastair Forsyth headed the 36-hole qualification for next week's U.S. Open at Walton Heath, England, on Monday.
Fashion giant Yves Saint Laurent dies at 71
French fashion giant Yves Saint Laurent, one of the great designers of the 20th century who revolutionized women's dress, has died at the age of 71 after a lengthy illness.
Yves Saint Laurent timeline
Key dates in the life of Yves Saint Laurent, the French fashion designer who died Sunday June the 1st aged 71.
Yves Saint Laurent in his own words
Quotable quotes from Yves Saint Laurent, the French fashion designer who died Sunday June the 1st aged 71.
Japanese fashion student wins French talent award
A 21-year-old Japanese fashion student, Keisuke Magami, was Sunday June the 1st awarded top prize at a young designers' festival in northern France, the jury said.
Japanese PM shares woes with Brown
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda plans to sound out Prime Minister Gordon Brown on climate change and inflation in their meeting on Monday, ahead of the G8 summit in Japan next month.
Bolt sets sights on Olympic 100 metres gold
Usain Bolt established himself as the fastest man on the planet on Saturday by setting a world record in the 100 metres. Now the 21-year-old Jamaican has his eyes on a bigger prize --...
NY women make "Sex and the City" opening
"Sex" moved from the city to the cinema on Friday as hordes of determined women descended upon Manhattan for the premiere of "Sex and the City" in the city where the hit television...
Clarke puts Australia in command
Michael Clarke scored a fine 110 and then picked up two top-order wickets as Australia ended the second day of the second test against West Indies on Saturday with a 354-run first innings...
China's rich have insatiable appetite for haute couture
European and American fashion designers feeling the pinch from the credit crisis can look to the growing ranks of China's nouveau riche to boost sales.
Jawbone earpiece 'jewelry' caters to techno chic
In a hip art gallery in a San Francisco neighborhood teeming with Internet firms, Aliph recently unveiled a slim new Jawbone earpiece crafted to blend high-technology with haute couture.
Luxury firms hope to sail through global slowdown
Luxury goods makers are hoping to weather a consumption slowdown in the United States and Japan, their two biggest markets, with the help of shoppers in emerging economies and super-rich...
Katich ton leads Australia to strong position
Ricky Ponting passed the 10,000 test runs mark and Simon Katich scored an unbeaten 113 for Australia who made 259 for three on the first day of the second test on Friday.
Supermodel Campbell charged over 'air rage': lawyer
British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been charged with a string of offences after allegedly assaulting a police officer at London's Heathrow airport, her lawyer said Thursday May 29th.
Dior deplores model linking quake to China's Tibet policy
© 2008 AFP - French luxury goods giant Christian Dior has expressed "deep regret" after one of its top models, US actress Sharon Stone, said China's recent devastating earthquake was...
China angry over Sharon Stone quake karma remark
Luxury retailer Christian Dior has pulled advertisements featuring Sharon Stone from stores across China after the actress suggested the country's earthquake was "bad karma" for Beijing's...
China's rich have insatiable appetite for haute couture
European and American fashion designers feeling the pinch from the credit crisis can look to the growing ranks of China's nouveau riche to boost sales.
Sears Holdings posts unexpected loss on markdowns
Retailer Sears Holdings Corp reported an unexpected first-quarter loss on Thursday as sales fell at its Kmart and Sears stores and markdowns hurt margins, pushing its shares down more...
Wim Wenders' new film an embarrassment
By Peter Brunette CANNES (Hollywood Reporter) - It's well known that once-revered German auteur Wim Wenders doesn't make films like he used to.
Handbag co Coach in aggressive China push
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Polo Ralph Lauren jumps after profits report
Shares of Polo Ralph Lauren rose more than 7 percent to $66.55 on Wednesday before the opening bell after the company reported a higher quarterly profit, helped by strong sales, a lower...
Stocks buoyed by signs of business investment
U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as a report pointing to stronger business spending boosted shares of blue-chip computer firms and heavy equipment makers, overshadowing the latest signs of...
"Sex and the City" film poses "big" question
Do Carrie and Mr. Big marry or don't they? That is the question "Sex and the City" fans hope is answered when the long-awaited film about love and friendship in New York City hits...
Burberry bags annual profit rise
Fashion brand Burberry Group reported a 14 percent rise in annual profit, helped by strong sales of its luxury handbags and trench coats, and declined to comment on talk it could be a...
Sex and the City fan duped over show package
A Singapore-based "Sex and the City" fan who bought a $19,000 (9,600 pound) travel package inspired by the movie was cheated out of the film's premiere and after-party, a newspaper...
African models, designers promote peace in Kenya
Scores of top African designers and models held a show in Nairobi National Park at the weekend to raise money for victims of Kenya's post-election violence and show a different face to...
"Sex and the City" film poses "big" question
Do Carrie and Mr. Big marry or don't they? That is the question "Sex and the City" fans hope is answered when the long-awaited film about love and friendship in New York City hits...
Death hangs over Wenders film with Dennis Hopper
Death hangs over the new movie by German director Wim Wenders, whose "Palermo Shooting" starring U.S. actor Dennis Hopper had its premiere at the Cannes film festival on Saturday.
Real seek to defuse anger over Ronaldo
Real Madrid sought to appease Manchester United on Tuesday after the European champions threatened to report them to world football's governing body FIFA over their interest in Cristiano...