Kors shows its stripes To celebrate the launch of its latest range of watches, Michael Kors is offering customers a free Zebra coin purse worth HK$480 with any purchase from its new timepiece collection. While stocks last and only at designated Time+Style or Expressions stores (tel: 2437 1395).
A pair to remember French Shoe designer Christian Louboutin has teamed up with haute couture embroiderer the House of Lesage to create Marie Antoinette-inspired shoes. Each of the 36 pairs will be numbered and come in a specially designed box. The shoes, which will cost US$6,295 per pair, will be available exclusively at the company's Madison Avenue boutique in New York. They will also go on display at the Hong Kong boutique in the coming months.
Ittierre falls victim to credit crunch Fashion company IT Holdings said it will file for extraordinary administration for its Ittierre unit, which distributes products for Cavalli and Versace, the first Italian-listed company to take such steps since the global crisis started, Reuters reports.
Jackie O sunnies make a comeback Nina Ricci is reissuing the pair of iconic sunglasses it created for former US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in the 1970s, reports Relaxnews. L'Amy America, the original manufacturer and distributor of the glasses, will collaborate with the brand to release the style in three colours. They will be available at high-end department stores in March. Brands show and tell Homeware appliance brand Miele, local brand Kanchan Couture and boutique Indigo are to host a series of talks and exhibitions about fashion. Topics include eco-fashion, recession-proofing your wardrobe and top trends for the year ahead. Bookings are required as there are only 10 spots available per talk. There will be three seminars per day, including lunchtime, afternoon and evening sessions. At Miele's lounge in Causeway Bay from February 24 to March 6. For bookings, contact Alison Tam: 2610 1331.
Local artists get lucky Lucky Brand is hosting a series of in-store exhibitions featuring the work of four Hong Kong artists, including graphics designer Sum-Sum Tse, until March 12. It will be at all four boutiques: Elements (tel: 2196 8202), IFC Mall (tel: 2234 7473), Sole Town (tel: 2577 8302) and LCX Harbour City (tel: 2314 8278).
Sonya Madden sells out Cashmere designer Sonya Madden is hosting a blowout sale today and tomorrow. Stock includes her signature cardi-wraps, summer knits and winter cashmere from HK$400 up. From 11am to 7.30pm at 2/F Welland House, 62 Wellington St, Central (tel: 2526 4303).
