Versace and Madonna

".... now, the mutable performer, who has incorporated fashion, and often Versace, into a canny performance art, appears as a sexual predator, dressed in a formfitting black leather dress and matching laser-cut Palazzo bag. “It is Versace,” the designer said, “but with a fresh and powerful new air and attitude.” Still, the more things change. “When Madonna asked me on set, ‘Which character do you want me to play?’ ” Ms. Versace recalled, “I answered, ‘I want you to be Madonna and yourself.’ And she laughed at me.”" source: New York Times

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Salvatore Ferragamo, Russian Renaissance (video)

Salvatore Ferragamo’s Russian Renaissance: Video - Bloomberg:
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Salvatore Ferragamo Chief Executive Officer Michele Norsa discusses the reopening of the company’s flagship store in Moscow amid political turmoil in the region. He speaks with Francine Lacqua and Guy Johnson on Bloomberg Television’s “The Pulse.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Luxury Brands, Does Online Shopping Help or Hurt? (Video)

Luxury Brands: Does Online Shopping Help or Hurt?: Video - Bloomberg:
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Robert Burke, chairman and chief executive officer at Robert Burke Associates, examines the impact of e-commerce on luxury brands. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (11/26)

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Made in France Lingerie and Underwear, Tricky Business (video)

Made in France Lingerie and Underwear: Tricky Business -

France's economy has barely grown in three years...but some entrepreneurs are betting that products made in France such as lingerie, can still thrive and seduce customers from around the world. Ma P'Tite Culotte founder Charline Goutal and Garcon Francais founder Vicky Caffet talk to Bloomberg's Caroline Connan. (Source: Bloomberg 11/25)

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Bond Girl Eva Green, Photoshoot for Campari (video)

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Former Bond girl Eva Green is the star of the latest Campari Calendar. Only 9,999 are made and you can’t buy one. You need to be a "friend of Campari." (Source: Bloomberg 11/6)

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