Gucci to Launch on Tmall as Kering and Alibaba Reconcile On Counterfeit Claims

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From: businessoffashion.com

The move marks a sudden shift, after years of Gucci’s parent company Kering clashing with the Chinese luxury marketplace’s owner Alibaba. It comes as Kering announces plans to drop a five-year-old lawsuit against Alibaba over alleged counterfeiting, with the two companies agreeing to establish a task force to protect Kering’s brands and utilise Alibaba technology to snuff out fakes.

Gucci will launch two flagship stores on Tmall (one for fashion and one for beauty) on December 21.

The U-turn is a sign of how important the Chinese e-commerce market has become this year, as luxury spending globally dwindled. While Alibaba has been working to improve its reputation and establish trust with both customers and brand partners, luxury’s pandemic-induced slump and the rapid growth of China’s luxury market have pushed brands to establish local partnerships in the hopes of boosting their bottom lines. 

Myleene Klass cut a chic figure as she arrived to host her show at Smooth Radio in London on Friday

Myleene ensured to wrap up warm for the chilly outing by donning several layers under her stylish jacket, including a long fluffy white cardigan.The beauty wore her brunette locks down and styled into curls and added a slick of nude lipstick to accentuate her features.

Never one to forget her accessories, Myleene toted a large white handbag and wore a pair of square sunglasses as well as a selection of jewellery to complete her look.

Moschino: Shoppers have been left scratching their heads after Moschino released bakery-inspired handbags at £758 a piece.

The Italian fashion house, known for its quirky designs, has previously released accessories modelled on a pizza box, a slice of cake and a lighter, and its new edible-insipired range includes a baguette clutch and a croissant shoulder bag. more photo after the jump

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Nadiya's frock was covered in contrasting studs and featured a fake-plunge neckline

Nadiya looked in the mood to party as she stepped out in a black mini dress, which was covered in contrasting studs and featured a fake-plunge neckline 

Showing off her natural beauty, the dancer swept her blonde tresses back into a sleek ponytail. 

Alexandra Burke, 32, looked chic in a black pencil dress as she led a host of celebs at Proud Embankment in London, on Friday

Alexandra, looked incredible in her form-fitting gown, which featured a cut-out centre allowing her ample cleavage to be on display.

The singer kept things simple, boosting her height with a classic pair of pointed black stilettos, and styled her hair extensions into glamorous waves.

Molly-Mae Hague stepped out in eye-catching style. .......simply fabulous.

Teaming jeans with chunky white PrettyLittleThing boots, the TV personality and social media influencer rounded out her look with a small black leather handbag. Wearing her golden locks in a French plait, the star highlighted her good looks with a palette of impeccably-applied makeup.

Rita looked nothing short of sensational in a deeply plunging metallic silver blouse.

The pop star joked that she was wearing a pair of black PVC trousers that she was unable to breathe in, as well as a pair of towering black lace-up boots.

The singer, who sadly missed out on a lavish party due to the current restrictions, shared a series of snaps on her Instagram page from the day

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Jennifer Lopez looks ultra glam in a purple duster coat

Jennifer Lopez wowed audiences with a scintillating performance during the 2020 American Music Awards on Sunday evening in Los Angele.

And less than 24-hours later, the megastar, 51, was spotted attending the 2020 Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Window Unveiling with her fiance Alex Rodriguez in NYC. 

Lopez looked undeniably glamorous as she cozied up to the 45-year-old former professional baseball player in front of the colorful display.

She carried her essential belongings in a lilac Dolce & Gabbana handbag with gold hardware that matched the large hoops in her ears. 

Jennifer had her golden brown hair tied back into a sleek bun and she kept her sultry brown eyes covered with a pair of designer shades.

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Fabulous dresses from Haute Couture Fashion Week SS19

Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 (Getty Images)

 From powder pink at Chanel to every princess-perfect shade possible at Valli, a variation of pink hues reigned supreme on the couture catwalks.

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 (Getty Images)

 Dior showcased the chicest circus we've ever seen, complete with ethereal nude toned gowns, which fast became a signature of Maria Grazia Chiuri's when she became artistic director in 2016.

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From function to fashion: how Crocs became the it shoe of 2020

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Crocs’ faithful fans have never lost hope. Among the brand’s legion of disciples - the Crocerati - are a smattering of famous faces, most notably Rihanna, Ariana Grande, and even the Duchess of Cambridge back in 2007.  

Since their inception in 2002, the  plastic clogs responsible for inducing the Marmite effect – you either love them or loathe them – have enjoyed quite the journey. The company lost £167million in 2008 and in 2014, announced that it was having to close 100 stores amid falling sales.Fast forward just a few years to 2016 and Crocs had their reputation rehabilitated by none other than Christopher Kane, who incorporated the plastic shoes into his spring/summer 2017 show. “Crocs are arguably the most comfortable shoe,” Scottish-born Kane said at the time, “I love that they are slightly awkward and might be perceived by some as ugly. They have a very naive and childlike shape, which I especially like when they look extra clunky on the foot.”

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Let's keep the hues feminine and neutral this season with the light and dark pink injecting a bit of colour ....It has been a fabulous week, hope you all had fun here?

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 WHITE BUTTON DOWN SHIRT

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Invest in a beautiful black later bag that looks super stunning, this will surely be a lifesaver as you can rock it over and over again.

BLUE JEANS

A high waist skinny blue jeans will look stunning with a crisp white button-down shirt

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Designer deniers to rock these season

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A look at this season’s catwalks would suggest this winter’s legwear is loco for the logo — with everyone from Gucci to Chanel adding luxe legwear to their ranges. In fact, fashion search platform Lyst reports searches for logo tights are up 61 per cent since September. But how much would you be prepared to spend on haute hosiery?

Gucci have a pair of tights embellished with sparkling crystals forming the historic GG motif which will set you back an impressive £750. While these would presumably sparkle through the darkest of locked-down days, one could buy the smaller size of Gucci’s GG Marmont quilted leather shoulder bag for the same price — a more functional purchase perhaps, with reduced laddering anxiety.

Molina GG crystal-embellished tights, £750, Gucci (Matches Fashion)

And yet the tights, first debuted in the spring/summer 2020 collection, are nearly sold out everywhere online in both nude and black. Personally, I would opt for the brand’s interlocking GG jacquard-knit tights for £170 instead — a pricey pair still, but a fashion-forward entry point to the brand for those that might not be able to stretch to a pair of its logo-stamped furry loafers.

Chanel debuted its first logo legwear at its autumn/ winter 2020 show in Paris back in March. Monogrammed with the brand’s iconic interlocking C’s, the £330 tights, which come in black and white iterations and were styled with leather pirate boots at the show, are, like all Chanel stock, only available to buy in a Chanel boutique. But this hasn’t stopped them from becoming a major hit with the fashion set.

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The British Fashion Council has confirmed that London Fashion Week will run from Thursday, September 17 to Tuesday, September 22.

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Following on from June’s digital-only, gender neutral event, September’s activation will include both digital and physical activations, and the line-up will feature menswear designers like Bianca Saunders and Ahluwalia alongside womenswear designers that traditionally show in September.

Only a select few brands are opting for the traditional format of physical shows, among them Amanda Wakeley, Roksanda and Simone Rocha.

Michelle Obama's 'VOTE' necklace causes sales to rocket

Michelle Obama made headlines yesterday for her Democratic National Convention speech, in which she claimed Donald Trump was the 'wrong president' for the United States.

And for one small jewellery designer in America, the former FLOTUS' appearance has triggered a surge in sales.

Cuthbert's VOTE necklace (BYCHARI) 

Using her sartorial choices to make a statement during her speech, Obama wore a bespoke necklace by Los Angelean jewellery brand BYCHARI, with the word VOTE on it.

The brand is the brainchild of Chari Cuthbert, who founded it in 2012, and specialises in bespoke pieces.

Speaking to CNN, Cuthbert explained that 12 hours after Obama's appearance on Monday night orders for the VOTE necklace, which retails for approximately £300, were already hovering near 2,000.