LVMH went on a spending spree, plunking down a chunk of cash for a stake in London Gucci wallet label J.W. Anderson. It was announced that beyond his eponymous collection duties, the man behind the label will head up design at Spanish leather brand Loewe, also in the LVMH stable.e, a work by Picasso is to be raffled. A total of 50,000 tickets will be issued, each costing €100. The work will be displayed at the Pavilion of Art and Design (PAD) in London from October 16 to 20; tickets will be on sale at PAD and are also available on the raffle website. The lottery draw will take place in Paris on December 18 and will be broadcast live on the website.rt of darkness, the beginning of the film is said to be “closer to ‘pure comedy’” before the darker second half takes hold.

With Magnolia releasing the picture, the film won’t have it’s theatrical premiere in the US until 2014, where it will also be released on VOD. Back in May the films producer also went on to say that "Lars has thrown everything in this one. It's about religion, about God, about philosophy,” speaking to the fact that sex may be the overarching theme but that Nymphomaniac is filled with weighty substance and not only flesh. “There's so much to talk about with this movie. I hope he changes his mind and starts giving interviews again.” Oh yes, Hermes new sonctanceme too. “L’homme au Gibus” is from Picasso’s cubist period; it measures 30.5cm x 24cm and is signed by the artist in the top right corner.

It was bought by AIST from a gallery in New York and has been authenticated by the Picasso Estate as well as the artist’s children, Maya Picasso (daughter of Marie-Thérèse Walter) and Claude Ruiz-Picasso (son of Françoise G Speaking of LVMH, even if we haven't had enough of Marc Jacobs (more nail polish and shirts as dresses, please...) Louis Vuitton might be ready to say Louis Vuitton new arrivalau revoir to their American in Paris. Jacobs' contract with the brand is up at the end of October, though no announcements have been made just yet. Menswear has been on the upward path these past few years, and a new fashion fund won't hurt. A 200,000 euro prize will be awarded to the new British Fashion Council/GQ Designer Menswear Fund winner come announcement time. Ready for holiday shopping? Barney's announced its specialty holiday shop in store will feature collaborations and curations by Jay Z, to be called

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