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Airbnb Inc. says it’s banning “party houses” in the wake of a deadly shooting at an Airbnb rental in California. In a series of tweets Saturday, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky said that the San Francisco-based company is stepping up efforts to “combat unauthorized parties and get rid of abusive host and guest conduct.” […]

Whether it is collaborating on art projects or going green, fashion brands are always on the look out for new tie ins. Together with US rapper Coolio, Italian designer label Moschino found its new challenge in the Venice Carnival. Traditionally, the world famous Venetian Carnival starts its swing with the ‘Flight of the Dove’ ceremony. […]

Fashion retailer French Connection has blamed rising costs and shrinking margins for “disappointing” losses. Losses rose to £3.5m ($6.2m) in the six months to 31 July against a loss of £2.5m at the same time last year. It added that while UK and European sales had risen, increased overheads and staff costs had offset any […]

This November the very first award dedicated to ethical fashion, ‘RE:Fashion’, will take place in London. Eleven awards will celebrate  the social and environmental improvements in retail, manufacture and consumer engagement. Winning entries will need to prove their style credentials. The RE: Fashion judges will be looking for on trend fashion that makes a difference. […]

In Early 2009, New York will see the launch of Matthew Williamson US flagship store. The retail space of the luxury fashion label will be located at 413, West 14th Street, New York. In August 2007 TSM Capital acquired an equity stake in Matthew Williamson Holdings, Ltd. Baugur Group, which invested in the Company in […]

Mr Roberto Cavalli doesn’t think he’s too old for ‘entertainment & nightlife’. The 68-year old designer of sexy-fashion will shake up the Dubai scene with the November opening of his Cavalli Club in the Fairmont Hotel on Sheikh Zaved Road. Two floors, its own private entrance and a surface of an estimated 25.000 square feet. […]

20 Emerging jewellers are offered a unique opportunity with the introduction of the Coutts New Jewellers Awards. As part of Coutts London Jewellery Week, the new award supports up-and-coming talent in jewellery design and craft. Particularly vulnerable in the current economic climate, winners are offered a wide array of expertise by taking part in the […]

At the time when votes are the magic word, Gap introduces its “Vote for” marketing campaign, which will run through the US presidential election, November 4. Centered on a customizable classic white t-shirt that simply says, “Vote for…”, Gap is encouraging Americans to fill in the blank with whatever word, expression or presidential candidate they […]

Watch out for Elle Magazine’s website in the upcoming weeks. The fashion publication teamed up with the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood with two unique auctions showcased in its December issue. In the first auction, 30 new-season handbags, donated by top designers, will be auctioned online through the Elle website to raise funds for […]

Topshop will bring a little bit of the Big Apple to London. Award winning denim label J Brand will work together on an exclusive collaboration with the British high street store. The US premium denim brand will debut with a limited edition capsule collection at Topshop’s Oxford Circus flagship store at the end of November. […]