Middle East and Africa markets that luxury brands

  Libya and Iraq could be coming to China and Brazil
Global hotspots of the luxury goods industry.

These new markets in the Middle East and Africa are important countries for growth in the coming years for

luxury brands, according to a study in Walpole Luxury Summit 2013 industry growth of Eastern unveiled

tomorrow.

Dr Florence Eid, chief economist at the Economic Research Arabia Monitor Group, predicts that Libya, Algeria

and Iraq look markets and said. "We see new customers for the Arab and African countries, the phenomenon of

rising oil prices and the liberalization of markets open means that we will see new depositors and donors. "

Some countries, including Nigeria, Algeria, Libya, Mozambique and Iraq are on the list of mega brands seeks

new growth she suggested.

Dr. Eid in his report entitled "Riding out the global slowdown: the elastic purchasing power in the Middle

East and North Africa," predicted that luxury brands are worried about a slowdown in China now turn to the

increase in Arab and African middle class.

She added: "In the past export revenues would have gone directly into Swiss bank accounts, but now invested

wealth in the region and is distributed - the creation of a new middle class.

"A glimmer of hope after the violence of the Arab Spring is that people now have higher expectations than

ever before. We have a tremendous growth in the middle class."

Algeria, Iraq and Libya combined GDP was estimated to grow to a total of $ 732bn in 2018.

Lauren Laverne on Fashion: Shopping with a clear conscience

  "What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing." Oscar Wilde's famous quote always comes back to me. I thought several times in the course of the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh. More than 1,120 bodies removed from the wreckage of the eight-storey building. For some Rana Plaza tragedy is a matter of crime, and in fact there were several arrests, including engineers who added illegally several floors shoddily for building and factory built accused the ordered employees who work on the morning of collapse after safety concerns were raised.

You can directly guilty, but it is dishonest to pretend that we are not connected to this tragedy. Government officials blamed the incessant roar of machinery for the collapse of the building. Who are we, if whirring needles? Can you be sure that you are unaware of the workers who entered the plant was today morning and was never sewn at home? Neither do I.

Column this week, then, is a plea for producers of fashion for the traceability of the supply chain and a reference to brands and services that make these things for the consumer. Frustrating at the upper end of the market such liability is easier to find, but there is no reason why the High Street should be freed offer similar guarantees. Lucy Siegle, as in this paper that the big brands to distance themselves from their factories where goods are produced as part of their business model. It helps to protect their profit margins. If consumer demand, they are responsible for large enough, they will.

The other half of the price-value-Wildean aphorism is less often mentioned, but it's worth considering, "and a sentimental ... This is a man who sees an absurd value in everything, and not know that the market price for a single thing. "

Often the argument against buying Fair Trade (or introduce all kinds of guarantees for the working conditions of a garment was made) is one of the prizes. It may seem pretentious to ask for anyone more than they pay for it for a t-shirt, especially in times of financial difficulty. But as the wages of the employees represented in the clothing industry a small fraction of the cost of an article (about 1-3%), could significantly improve their situation, a slight increase in prices.

At present, however, if you be sure that the workers who suffer made your clothes do not want to invest in fair trade, is the only option. It may cost more, but the price of a garment is not just a label - there is more than one type of cost. How cheap is nothing if someone dies in order to keep the price low?

Page 3 is trendy - our daughters appear in arty shoot

   We always knew they were the work of art - but now the world of haute couture is monitored to the fact of our Page 3 girls are beautiful.

ID fashion magazine fired five famous Page 3 girls in the sun for their latest edition, and the results are amazing.

Courtnie Nicole, Sabine, Lacey and Rosie were all photographed by fashion snapper Nik Hartley.

In a glossy magazine spread in the summer of 2013, they say: "Daily Page 3 Function of the sun is a British institution.

"He went to the careers of stars such as Katie Price, Jodie Marsh, Melinda Messenger and Samantha Fox to start, just to name a few.

"The Page 3 girls are incredibly proud of their vocation, and especially their bodies.

"These beautiful women, natural and healthy to celebrate the female form in all its glory, and offer a refreshing alternative to most waif-like models that prevail on the slopes of today's fashion."

Nicole Neal, 20, from Dorset, describes work on page 3 She said: "I find my joy to work, it is not shabby and never feel dirty If I ever hear someone say something that makes me uncomfortable, you will never see on the shelf again..

"I've never felt uncomfortable when I'm at work. Everyone has the same age. It's just a great group of girls having fun. This is the best thing in the world."

E! Explosions WGA exec on 'Fashion Police'

  E! President Suzanne Kolb lambasted the Writers Guild of America for a month writers strike on E! "Fashion Police". Network

Stop en route 17 Authors April after complaints to the state of California have filed claims that E! and presenter Joan Rivers Rugby "Prods., which together employ scribes not $ 1.5 million salary and overtime pay., the WGA, which has participated in the presentation of claims, support the strike and told the 12,000 members not to work on the show until the matter is resolved.

Kolb responded Wednesday by the fault of the WGA strike, claiming that the network to an election administered by the National Council on the work before they will have negotiated. The writer said last month that the demand for an election was "well known a delay tactic."

"We demand an NLRB election for collective bargaining administered because it is fair and important part of the process," Kolb said. "Although the WGA maintains a practice that does not have at the NLRB elections, they actually participated in them" Chelsea Lately "and" The Soup ", which now deals with both guild., The WGA has convinced you that the strike necessary to obtain a collective agreement. But history tells E! showed that this was not true. paycheck you lose because of the reluctance of the guild elections. "

The WGA had no immediate response.

Kolb also stressed that the network is not an agreement without NLRB election.

"Please return to the elimination of some thing as democratic election," she said. "There will be no solution to this problem without."

Kolb also said Rivers is "clearly positive" writer and noted that his company does not produce "Fashion Police" or set the compensation.

"Personal attacks against Joan were unfair and inaccurate, that the responsibility for the program rests on my shoulders, not be," she added.

The fashion trends The ten men

  This winter, look at the latest fall 2013 collections for inspiration.

1 The costume

Gentlemen, you understand the importance of a good costume, but playing with a renewed concept dress up on the catwalks from Armani to Zegna suit is still fashion forward. Slimline colorful costumes, including cobalt (later) and prints, including all kinds of controls (ditto) are an update in a timely manner to traditional colors and finishes. However, these traditional colors and surfaces are timeless, only update with a focus on the new wide notch and peak lapels, and maybe add some gentleman or a turtleneck accessories (more on that later, too).

2 The grayscale

There are more than 50 shades of gray, and this season, they should be all embracing. Better yet, they carry both, in their different shades and if you dare, add copies and texture in this area, such as Viktor & Rolf and Bottega Veneta. Start with a simple costume, as shown in Givenchy and add a gray shirt and a tie or a turtleneck for a more relaxed look work. In sporting terms, mixing pants, a gray chunky knit scarf and coat in shades of gray. The overall effect is much more than the sum of its parts.

3 The Bomber

With its close cousin baseball jacket (who prefer pop zippers), infiltrated the suicide bombers both men and women wear this season, like Givenchy, Calvin Klein Collection, Roberto Cavalli, Emporio Armani and Hermes seen. Not as a substitute for the Blazers, they are simply no longer the weekend. This incarnation is much closer to the body and provides a clean silhouette. With manufacturing complex, including the latest hi-tech varieties, some frankly with glossy or iridescent sheen or mixtures of luxury fabrics such as leather and wool, the new bomber, it's the bomb.

4 The top layer

According to the study, the coat is the key element for the winter. Seen on almost every podium in January, including Burberry Prorsum, Jil Sander, Ermenegildo Zegna, Prada and Louis Vuitton, it offers both the perfect winter holiday cover-up and the ability to make a serious style statement. For the latter, you can bold (Tiger, anyone?) Or a prominent color (burgundy or mustard?) Appearance, but if it is something more versatile, which will last for several seasons, classic camel, black or gray (we have already mentioned already gray?) are ideal. This is a bullion coin - you can find high-quality fabrics such as wool and cashmere.

5 REVIEW

Do you want to check on this? Tartans, houndstooth, plaid and line controls are on everything from suits (Gucci, Louis Vuitton) and coats (Jil Sander), jumper (Bottega Veneta) and shirts (St. Lawrence). This season, look for giant checks as large as you feel comfortable, and for the very brave attempt to confront them - in this case, for patterns of similar magnitude. The great thing about the controls, in particular tiles is that they can look very classic and fashion forward, in terms of execution. It's a win-win situation dress.

6 THE turtleneck

Whether you prefer turtleneck, rolled or poloneck neck, this neck-warming Knitting is your go-to for dressing for winter comfort. Those who have a stocky, artisanal feel are the ultimate in comfortable, but more compact designs are perfect for layering clothing. Wear the style in the mantle over, as seen from Hermes, or a cloak, as Daks, put Topman Design textured knitwear in baggy clothes, while Alexander McQueen offered in bold two-tone versions.

7 The back of the CONTRAST

Sometimes it's the little things that so much to say. The back hand is one of those details that you put on top of the entire section. sharp lapels, wide lapels Shawl Lapel - reverse contrast in all the current styles. Louis Vuitton has offered bold brocade tuxedo lapel with contrast black scarf, Gucci has changed the top half of the collars on coats and Emporio Armani fit cuffs. If you really want to embrace the look, try matching a T-shirt or knit to your lapel.

8 ACCESSORIES The gentleman

This new way of dressing translated through accessories. The "Mandy" - or a dandy man - had something to do with this trend, following in the footsteps of the preppy guy. Open Bow ties and wallets the way here - especially those in bold, contrasting colors -. Well look surfaces, including leather gloves, classic glasses, slippers and suspenders Although this information has been observed in a number of shows, DSquared2 offered a great outlet, casual, casual bow tie and matching pocket squares with rolled up jeans, jackets and flannel.

9 THE BLUES

This winter, do not sing it, wear it. All shades of blue podiums infiltrated, at Emporio Armani Gucci cobalt in powder blue. Bold blue suit were discovered, while Calvin Klein Collection went up and down between midnight Balenciaga and Jil Sander. Agreement and clear coats offer a modern update of traditional navy shades. And those blue are sure to cheer you up, despite the name.

10th THE EXPLORER

If you are among your hero Edmund Hillary, this is a trend that should appeal. The look is casual explorer at its best, with large cable knitting, hiking shoes, hats and rugged outerwear, such as jackets and duffel coats. The trend can check infiltrate this look (think plaid pants to Bally or fur coats hooded Tom Ford) as a turtleneck. Hiking boots are a staple of urban mesh with costumes and Canali trousers and classic Calvin Klein Collection. These elements can not help you climb Everest, but they will put you on the height of fashion.

Act fashion giant to stop deaths of workers

  Two biggest fashion retailers around the world have signed an agreement to support a repeat of the collapse of an industrial building in Bangladesh, prevent killed more than 1,100 people last month.

The agreement on fire protection and construction - led by the International Labour Organisation, trade unions and other stakeholders - in the negotiations since 24 Been of April.

A series of deadly incidents in factories, including a fire that killed 112 people in November attracted worldwide attention to the safety standards in the booming garment industry of Bangladesh, the world's largest apparel exporter to China.

Swedish fashion giant H & M, a major buyer of garments from Bangladesh, but he did not by companies that buy broken in the system, the five-year contract said points to add to their existing requirements strictly for suppliers.

"We hope that a broad coalition of signatories [to] the agreement is working effectively," said Helena Helmersson H & M.

Inditex, the largest clothing retailer in the world, said he supported the agreement.

"The agreement has not yet been published, but, as you know, we played a very active role in their development," said a spokesman.

IndustriALL Global Union at the forefront of calls for brands to sign the agreement, said he hoped for other brands that period come tomorrow.

A spokesman for the union said that the final draft of the transaction will be released tomorrow.

It involves strengthening the rights, provide training and Trademark Office workers a financial commitment to the size of their business in Bangladesh.

Make a colorful journey with the new Louis Vuitton Travel Book

  launched a collection of short stories entitled The trunk of French writer wrote. The stories were standardized by known strains and legendary home.

Then of course there are the Louis Vuitton city guide, must-reads for luxury travelers and collection for those whose idea of ​​a perfect trip is settle in a chair and be transported to places far exotic and glamorous, one side at a time. There are also travel diaries, colorful albums dedicated to unique destinations. I remember that the money for the New York Edition, when I was in college.

In May, Louis Vuitton launches its latest additions to its travel literature. A new series called Travel Book is available at Louis Vuitton stores worldwide. To book travel, the French luxury house has four artists from four different countries invited to visit cities that are foreign to them. The French illustrator Jean-Philippe Delhomme walked the streets of New York. American artist Daniel Arsham discovered Easter Island. The Japanese illustrator Natsko Seki traveled to London. Cheri Samba, creative Congo, went to Paris.

Each discovered and explored the cities artists, they were invited to visit with her new eyes, they give us drawings and color reproduction, and sites they have seen. Browse the books, we see the architecture, historical places at once familiar and new sights and executed in each of the middle and techniques of the artist. There are virtual tours of cities (there is little text), we could have in the past, from a new perspective. We are invited to take a trip with the artists, discover a symbol of a little-known street of images of young lovers outside of Notre Dame Cathedral to the giant statues of Easter Island. As a big fan of the work of Delhomme and as someone who calls New York my home, I find myself in awe of his drawings of the city and its inhabitants, make mental notes of what I visit next time I'm in the Big Apple AAPL +2.4%.

These four editions of the book tour will be purchased for U.S. $ 56 per piece. They also come in a special volume of the manifold. Each of the cities will come in a limited edition of 50 bars. They are leather-bound, signed and numbered by the artist and is a print ready for framing included. The price for this limited edition volume has not yet been announced.