6.30.2008

Vuitton 1, eBay 0

Louis Vuitton Thunder ($3,690) 

WWD is reporting eBay's big loss against fashion giants Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior today after a two year legal process.

So what does this mean for all you label whores?  Time to head over to Bag, Borrow or Steal for the real deal.  

PARIS — LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton today won a landmark victory against eBay for allowing the sale of counterfeit goods.

A French court ordered eBay to pay the luxury goods giant around 40 million euros, or $63.2 million at current exchange, for selling counterfeit items on its online auction site, and for selling genuine products outside their desired retail channel.


Read the full story here.

Photos: louisvuitton.com

6.11.2008

Mr. Marciano at The Grove


If you enjoy Marciano's bold colors, wild prints and overall glam style, pop over to The Grove tomorrow, June 12, from 6-9 PM for "an exclusive chance to meet Marciano's Head Designer [Alejandro Blanco]."

If that doesn't interest you, perhaps champagne, hors d'oeuvres and double points on any purchase will.

Photos: marciano.com

6.01.2008

Rest in Peace Yves Saint Laurent

Read the Women's Wear Daily article on the inspiring designer here.

Yves Saint-Laurent in 1966.

Photos: cinebeats.blogsome.com