The financial hard times might have struck the fashion houses of several prominent names like Christian Lacroix, but not for Roverto Cavalli. As a matter of fact, he is actually expanding his empire and has not stooped down to cutting selling prices as well. Well, kudos to the Cavalli loyals who have stood by him even through the crisis.

But we do have to give some credit to Cavalli himself too for his dedication to create something spectacular. The promotional strategies also play a part, though. The latest being ‘Roberto Cavalli Saint- Honoré’, which is really a made-to-measure service.

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Once a luxury, and now a necessity. We are talking about a walk-in closet that is the first thing folks desire for in their luxury master bedroom suites. And that is why big names in the luxury market are all geared up to cater to the increasing demands of the rich consumer. Rimadesio has just finished a worthy sequel to their ‘Dress’ called Abacus. This one is a complete walk-in closet too.

Guiseppe Bacuso has designed it with great innovation. And that is precisely why the Abacus is huge with the look of a wall of painted glass. The effect has been rendered by using Ecolorsystem on lacquered glass. The result? Well, you have some 30 color options to choose from.

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For those of us forever striving for a quality living, a clean and organized wardrobe is like a dream. After all, it isn’t any easy task to find the right design. The ‘Dress’ by Rimadesio will perhaps make the search easier. This is a customizable walk-in closet done up in gorgeous white. The baby of designer Giuseppe Bavuso, the Dress will make the getting dressed process a joyous occasion.

This furniture unit comes with two artistic possibilities. You can pick one with visible uprights or the other design with wall back panels available in glass, wood and with lighting. Boy, we never had so much choice before!

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You are wrong if you think that only revealing and trendy silhouettes gets an invitation to undergo a blingy treatment and within no time evolve in their shining new avatar. Whilst Triumph Luxurious Diamond Thong layered with countless diamonds may seem a confrontation to my argument but the news about World’s Most Expensive Abaya, a traditional form of Islamic dress stands high to defend it. Abaya, the simplest form of dressing accepted by Islamic religion was picked by British couture designer Bruce Oldfield. The bejeweled Abaya features 4,668 diamonds weighing 359.7 grams of white gold. Bruce in association with Crosley Diamonds based in London has unveiled this luxury called World’s Most Expensive Abaya.

They say the deluxe Abaya is expected to be sold off at The Gulf Luxury Trade falling coming month for $350,000. The sales generated would be donated towards the relief charity “Islamic Relief.” Popularly known electronic violinist and former model Linzi Stoppard is the proud foremost person to don it.

Available for auction, Princess Diana’s classic gown designed by Catherine Walker using chiffon is catching all eyeballs at ebay. Starting from today, the charity auction organized by WEtv runs till 22 August.
Celebrating the dual-purpose to memorize her charismatic style, the sales generated through this auction would go to America’s Promise Alliance.

After gaining Diana’s contribution for the upbringing of the destitute children in her living years, the alliance (a national non-profit organization) is still the concern for Diana’s soul.

During the earlier auction of Diana’s gown in June 1997 at Christie’s Auction House, WE tv was the privileged owner of the three of the 80 gowns auctioned. The present auction is to conserve her reminiscence.

Albeit starting bid is $125,000, all bidders have to pre-qualify.

Via ebay