Today is the grand opening of the virtual Valentino Museum, a downloadable desktop application connected to an online database featuring over 50 years of the fashion house’s creations, including his designs for Sophia Loren, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. Watch the debut of the museum with an online press conference held by designer Valentino Garavani and his business partner Giancarlo Giammetti, streaming live at Youtube.com/valentinomuseum (at 11 am EST/ 8 am PST). (The Recessionista)
Amy Winehouse’s last collection for Fred Perry will coincide with the release of her posthumous album “Lioness: Hidden Treasures“. Fred Perry has released some selected pieces from her last collection today exclusively on FredPerry.com. All profits will be donated to the Amy Winehouse Foundation. (Fashionista)
Inspiration from the jewelry world has always been evident in their ready-to-wear gowns, so it’s no surprise that Mark Badgley and James Mischka are launching a fine jewelry line. Their new collection of jewelry features silver and 18-karat gold, white, brown and black diamonds, sapphire, amethysts, blue topaz, moonstone and citrine necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings, and launches this week at Bloomingdale’s. (WWD)
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Michael Kors is going public! A recent IPO values the almost 30-year old fashion company at $3.6B. The brand will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “KORS”. The public offering is being underwritten by Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan and Goldman, Sachs & Co. and others. (WWD)
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