In April, we announced that French startup fund, ISAI , officially launched with some 24 million euros. The "French entrepreneurs fund" brings together some of the 60 hottest names in French tech, including PriceMinister 's founder Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet and the former Editor of TechCrunch France , Ouriel Ohayon . The fund announced a first investment in June, putting 1.25 million euros into the France-based, European carpooling platform, Covoiturage.fr - and has just announced a second investment in InstantLuxe , a marketplace for certified authentic luxury goods. InstantLuxe was founded in 2009 and allows individuals and professionals to buy and sell high-end, second-hand goods from brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Bulgari, etc. All items sold on the site are delivered with a certificate of authenticity after being inspected by a network of experts. The site sells everything from jewelry to leather goods to accessories - plus, users searching for a particular item can request it for free. techcrunch.com | 9/9/10 3:20 PM

Want to know how Cameron Diaz always looks so good on the red carpet?

She's a long-time client of celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe, and from Louis Vuitton to Alexander McQueen, her outfits always make a splash.

Watch our video for the inside scoop on Cameron's fashion highlights.

showbiz.sky.com | 9/6/10 10:43 AM

Have you heard Marc Jacobs saying that Sofia Coppola was “a friend” in that Jimmy Fallon video? I did! How wonderful it must be to have your friends working for… ahem with you! Sofia just did another collection of bags for Louis Vuitton and she’s proudly toting the new creations already (expected to hit stores [...]

Sofia Coppola’s New Louis Vuitton Bags Collection

stylefrizz.com | 9/5/10 3:59 PM

&$ &$ Antoine Arnault (L), son of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Chairman Bernard Arnault and Head of Communications for Louis Vuitton poses with sister Delphine Arnault Gancia at a red carpet event of film in competition "Somewhere" by Sofia Coppola at the 67th Venice Film Festival September 3, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$ english.people.com.cn | 9/4/10 9:28 AM

At first look, U2's Bono and wife, designer Ali Hewson appear as though they are in an ad for Louis Vuitton. But look closer. www.nydailynews.com | 9/3/10 7:13 PM

eBay liable for selling counterfeit Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior products during 2001 to 2006 and ordered the online retailer to pay a fine of 5.7 million euros ($7.34 million). The ruling upholds... story.venezuelastar.com | 9/3/10 5:28 PM

Iconic pop star, iconic statue -- Lady Gaga was bound to interpret New York City's Lady Liberty at some point. With designer Marc Jacobs, whose clothes she frequently dons via his eponymous collection or his work at the house of Louis Vuitton, Gaga covers this month's V Magazine in a salute to NYC. "Just as the Statue of Liberty was France's gift to America, Gaga is, to us, New York's greatest gift to pop culture and fashion," editor Stephen Gan said. This will mark Gaga's second V cover in a year, the first a tan-tastic collaboration with Mario Testino (who... latimesblogs.latimes.com | 9/2/10 7:59 PM

Earlier this year we told you about model Dree Hemingway , 22, daughter of Mariel Hemingway and great-granddaughter of famous author Ernest Hemingway , who's making a name for herself among the fashion crowd. Now the willowy blonde is starring in a luxe new safari -themed ad campaign for Louis Vuitton (above). Reminiscent of Hemingway's African tales such as The Snows of Kilimanjaro , the casting choice is a fitting one as the author is often credited with introducing the Swahili word "safari" into common parlance.

The new Vuitton campaign, highlighting the famed French luxury goods house's handmade travel items, was shot on location in Africa . Photographed by Carter Smith, the ads feature Dree and a handsome young fellow enjoying the dramatic scenery of the African veldt. Items on display include bags, trunk s, journals, watches , blankets, sunglasses , jewelry, clothing and even a few items of vintage Vuitton luggage . The campaign comes on the heels of Dree's selection as the face of Italian fashion house Gianfranco Ferré earlier this year, following appearances for Abercrombie & Fitch and DKNY.

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Africa - Ernest Hemingway - Mariel Hemingway - Louis Vuitton - Snows of Kilimanjaro www.luxist.com | 9/1/10 9:03 PM

Rock’n’roll helps selling fashion, doesn’t it? Why else would they constantly associate rock’n’roll figures with luxury goods? Especially in the LVMH perspective: take their latest Core Values campaign for Louis Vuitton (by Annie Leibovitz, toujours). There’s Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson in it! Together, apparently having had landed in South Africa (with the tagline “Every [...]

Bono, Ali Hewson Louis Vuitton Core Values Ad Campaign

stylefrizz.com | 9/1/10 2:17 PM

Calling all couture cops—it's YOU Write 'Em Up time! The Perp: 90210 starlet AnnaLynne McCord, at Los Angeles airport Nobody expects celebs to rock Louis Vuitton...

feeds.eonline.com | 8/31/10 3:15 PM

The latest in the beautiful Louis Vuitton ad campaign shot by Annie Leibovitz features U2 frontman Bono (aka Paul Hewson) and his wife, Ali Hewson. WWD says that this is the first time that Bono has appeared in an ad without his U2 bandmates. It's also the first time that a label other than Vuitton is getting a fashion credit, the pair are wearing their own clothing line, Edun, a line of ethical fashion. Vuitton parent company LVMH owns a 49 percent stake in the company. In the ad, Ali Hewson carries a new handbag that was a join project between Edun and Vuitton and has a special charm that is the French firm's first made-in-Africa product. Proceeds from the bag will go to TechnoServe, a nongovernmental organization that fosters enterprise in the developing world; Conservation Cotton Initiative, which supports sustainable farming in Africa.

The ad shows the pair leaving a plane with a South African landscape as a backdrop and carries the tagline "Every journey began in Africa." They donated their fees to TechnoServe, Conservation Cotton Initiative and Chernobyl Children's Project International.

During Paris Fashion Week, Vuitton and Edun will showcase Africa Rising, a temporary exhibition of contemporary African art to be shown with Edun's spring collection. The Africa Rising exhibition will run October 5 until October 17.

Previous ads have featured Mikhail Gorbachev, Keith Richards, John Glenn, Sally Ride, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Pele and Catherine Denueve among others.

Bono And Ali Hewson Are Latest Vuitton Ad Stars originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ali Hewson - Africa - Louis Vuitton - Bono - EDUN www.luxist.com | 8/30/10 11:25 PM

• Bono and Ali Hewson star in the newest of Louis Vuitton's "core values" ads. The couple, who were shot in South Africa, wear clothing by Edun, Hewson's sustainable fashion line. LVMH owns 49% of the brand. [WWD]

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jezebel.com | 8/30/10 3:50 PM

Famed French fashion and luxury goods house Chanel has brought on legendary director Martin Scorsese to help promote its new men's fragrance, Bleu de Chanel . Scorcese has made a sexy new commercial for the scent starring actor Gaspard Ulliel with a soundtrack by the Rolling Stones , firmly positioning it as a cologne for the young, cool, rich and beautiful - or those who think all that can be found in a perfume bottle in any case. Marked by notes of citrus , vetiver, pink pepper, grapefruit, dry cedar, labdanum, frankincense, ginger and sandalwood, Chanel says Bleu "embodies that greatness of a man when he chooses to be free". To be specific, it smells "enigmatically seductive", reeking of "bold masculinity" and an "untameable, rebellious spirit." The collaboration follows other high-profile director-fashion label matchups, including David Lynch for Dior, Frank Miller for Gucci and Zoe Cassavetes for Louis Vuitton.

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GaspardUlliel - MartinScorsese - Rolling Stones - Chanel - Actor www.luxist.com | 8/26/10 11:42 PM

Dior has David Lynch in the directorial role for its Lady Blue Shanghai campaign and Chanel has its own famous director and blue-themed movie. Our sister blog Stylelist led us to the short previews of Martin Scorsese's commercial for Chanel's new men's fragrance, Bleu de Chanel. The comparisons continue, like the Dior video this one also gets a little French sex appeal. Dior has Marion Cotillard and in the Scorsese short we get handsome Gaspard Ulliel romancing the camera with his wide blue eyes.

We're definitely on to a trend here. Gucci recently released its own movie for Gucci Guilty starring Evan Rachel Wood and directed by Frank Miller of "Sin City" fame. Stylelist also reports that director Zoé Cassavetes created a short for Louis Vuitton and Sofia Coppola is rumored to have short a new fragrance ad for Dior.

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GaspardUlliel - MartinScorsese - EvanRachelWood - Chanel - Marion Cotillard www.luxist.com | 8/26/10 7:01 AM

Stunning Emmy nominated actress Sofia Vergara showed off her assets at the opening of a new Louis Vuitton store in Santa Monica. While the Modern Family star's Louis Vuitton dress was elegant from head-to-toe, it couldn't hide her voluptuous curves. Who said you couldn't be sexy and classy at the same time? What do you think of Sofia's look? Click here for more photos and let us know what you think in the comments below.. Check out Infinite Red Carpet for more red carpet pictures. www.celebuzz.com | 8/22/10 7:00 PM

A well-dressed crowd descended on the Annenberg Beach House in Santa Monica, CA to celebrate the opening of the newest Louis Vuitton boutique. www.harpersbazaar.com | 8/20/10 5:49 PM

Tennis superstar Serena Williams attended the Opening Of Louis Vuitton Santa Monica To ‘Benefit Heal The Bay at the Annenberg Community Beach House’ on Thursday (August 19) in California. ( Photos: GETTY IMAGES ) concreteloop.com | 8/20/10 5:33 PM

The new, ladylike silhouette from Fall '10, with its fifties-inspired full skirt, has gotten no end of coverage in the press but hasn't yet made as much of an impact in the world of celebrity dressing. But for Louis Vuitton's Santa Monica store opening last night, a few brave souls ... feeds.style.com | 8/20/10 4:53 PM

Stripping queen Dita Von Teese and actress Kristen Bell attend the opening of a new Louis Vuitton store on Thursday (August 19) in Santa Monica, Calif. The event benefited Heal The Bay at the Annenberg Community Beach House. Also in attendance: super stylist Rachel Zoe (with her style director Brad Goreski), actress Eva Amurri (with her [...] justjared.buzznet.com | 8/20/10 2:50 PM

The opening of Louis Vuitton Santa Monica to Benefit Heal the Bay at Annenberg Beach House brought out a lot of chic starpower...and enough clutches, baguettes and handbags to bring a purse fiend to her knees. More »
jezebel.com | 8/20/10 2:42 PM

Starlets, models and stylists hit the red carpets at Louis Vuitton, "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" and Timex on Thursday night. Take a look at... www.huffingtonpost.com | 8/20/10 12:58 PM

Francesca Eastwood, 17, stepped out in Los Angeles Thursday night. Clint's daughter with ex Frances Fisher, Francesca was at a charity event at Louis Vuitton... www.huffingtonpost.com | 8/20/10 12:15 PM

Some people say that reality television melts your brain, that it can't be an educational experience. I disagree! This week I learned DC social etiquette, as well as a few things DC and The Real Housewives of DC are and are not. Without further ado, here are ten lessons I learned from just one episode. www.buddytv.com | 8/20/10 9:37 AM

Snooki is reportedly a pawn in the hyper-competitive luxury bag market. According to Simon Doonan, luxury fashion brands are supplying the petite Jersey Shore star with their competitors' bags in hopes of cheapening that brand's image. So, for example, Louis Vuitton sends her a Gucci bag thinking that it'll damage Gucci's rep when people see Snookers toting it around. Fashion houses will often send celebrities free goods because they want their wares to be associated with glamorous people.This reversal of that tactic, however, is what Simon calls "unbranding" that "makes total sense." When she first appeared on Jersey Shore, Snooki was spotted carrying... www.celebuzz.com | 8/19/10 7:55 PM

Ice Cube promotes his new film, "Lottery Ticket," at a downtown Chicago hotel. (Chris Walker, Chicago Tribune / August 10, 2010) In his new song, "Drink the Kool-Aid," Ice Cube raps "I rock the Louis, but not like Kanye." Some believe he is taking a shot at the self-proclaimed "Louis Vuitton Don," but Cube insisted the line has been taken out of context. "Kanye rocks it more of a GQ way," Cube said on Tuesday while promoting his film, "Lottery Ticket," at a Chicago hotel. "I rock it more hood. That's basically it. That record wasn't a slam." Cube's new... leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com | 8/15/10 9:34 PM

First the shoppers, then the retailers, and now the counterfeiters. It's official: the recession really is affecting everybody. The economic downturn hasn't exactly hurt the multi-billion dollar knock-off industry but what it has done is change the way counterfeiters do business. The usual victims, high-end retailers like Louis Vuitton , Gucci , and Coach , are being replaced by less expensive luxury brands like Samantha Thavasa , Anya Hindmarch , and Kooba . Smaller labels are appealing to counterfeiters for many reasons: they're easier to sell online, can often be priced higher, and because the designers run smaller operations they're less likely to trigger a lawsuit. One of the most common new tricks is to offer brand name bags at fairly small discounts, i.e. $190 for a $250 bag, on small but well-designed websites. The result is unwitting consumers who think they've found a good bargain on a genuine article and buy, often being none the wiser until it's too late.

Unfortunately there's not a lot that can be done as there will always be crooks out there looking to make a buck (and the internet is notoriously difficult to patrol) so your best bet is to always buy from reputable retailers you trust and to remember: if that bargain looks too good to be true it probably is.

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Economy Spurs Knock-Offs of Lesser Known Brands originally appeared on Luxist on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Louis Vuitton - Gucci - Counterfeit - Anya Hindmarch - Coach www.luxist.com | 8/13/10 2:01 AM

Louis Vuitton opened its 137th North American store and first one on the westside of Los Angeles last week on Friday (August 6th) in the newly renovated Santa Monica Place mall. Located in a prominent corner of the ground floor the design boasts a beautifully sweeping curved glass storefront and hardwood floors. The 4,139 sq ft interior is broken down into three distinct regions: a women's area with a Louis Vuitton "bag bar" along with a leather goods display and accessories spot, an elegant lounge for rare items and women's shoes , and a men's area for shoes, leather goods, accessories, and luggage.

And as if you needed another reason to go check it out it's also Louis Vuitton's first ever LEED-certified eco-friendly store .

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Louis Vuitton Opens at Santa Monica Place originally appeared on Luxist on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Louis Vuitton - Los Angeles - Santa Monica Place - United States - Leather www.luxist.com | 8/12/10 11:01 PM

This is the kind of dramatic bitch exit that used to exist only in the deepest part of Arnetta the Moodsetta's dreams, but now it exists in real life thanks to Steven Slater. Steven has taken "I Quit This Bitch" to brand new theatrical levels! Seriously, Steven Slater is the real bitch Bette Midler was singing to in that song. Bette just didn't know it yet until now.

Picture this. The red velvet curtain goes up and there's Steven Slater, a seasoned Jet Blue flight attending, sitting in his seat on a plane which just landed at JFK. The crew has told passengers to not even think about poking their toes into the aisle to collect their bags until the seat belt light has been turned off. But of course, some tricky bitch who shits on rules slithers out of his seat to get his bag from the overhead compartment. This is Steven's cue to leap out of his chair to tell the dude to sit the hell down. The dude disobeys Steven's authority and curses him out. The plane goes silent because they feel it in the air that Steven is about to give the performance of every diva's lifetime! All spotlights stay on Steven....

The NYDN reports that Steven got onto the intercom and screamed, "To the passenger who called me a motherfucker, fuck you! I've been in the business 28 years. I've had it. That's it." Then Steven grabbed two beers, pushed the emergency exit and slid down to the tarmac to pick up his bag and take the AirTrain to his car. And we all stand up to applaud and throw roses at Steven's feet! That whole scene is what a hair flip looks like in heaven!

But I have a feeling that the NYDN got their facts a little twisted. This is how it really went down. Steven grabbed two bottles of pink champagne, pushed the emergency exit, tossed his head in the air and then slid down the inflatable slide (grabbing his Louis Vuitton bag off the cart along the way) before somersaulting in the air and landing in his bright yellow Mazda Miata. Then Steven slipped on his Dior shades, blasted "Bye Bye Baby" and flipped off all the passengers who were still watching from the plane. Curtain goes down.

Steven was later arrested at his home in Queens. Steven will be charged with 2nd-and 4th-degree criminal mischief, 1st- and 2nd-degree reckless endangerment and criminal trespass in the 3rd degree. Steven faces up to 7 years in prison.

The only thing Steven should be charged with is dramatic theatrics in the first degree! Steven should be sentenced to 7 years on a daytime soap opera where his diva exits will be embraced and rewarded!

But seriously, fuck them! It's Monday! We're all allowed to grab two beers and slide towards the exit on a Monday.

(Steven's picture via MySpace) (Thanks to all who sent this in)

www.dlisted.com | 8/9/10 11:26 PM

Gabriel Aubry suits up for a fashion spread in the latest issue of Details magazine (featuring Zac Efron on the cover)! The 33-year-old model (and former beau of Halle Berry) showed off clothing from Etro, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta and Armani for the spread. Gabriel is currently spending time with daughter Nahla while Halle shoots Dark Tide [...] justjared.buzznet.com | 8/9/10 7:30 PM

China's digital giant aigo revealed its ambition to break into global high-end markets, with camera shops to be set up in the world's most renowned luxury districts. "Our grand plan is to open chain stores, featuring Chinese-styled cameras, on the Champs Elysees, New York's Fifth Avenue, and other luxury centers within three years," announced Feng Jun, president of aigo, during the ongoing fourth China Brand Festival held in Beijing. "We hope to be neighbors with Louis Vuitton," added Feng ... english.people.com.cn | 8/8/10 11:21 PM

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Mido AD1 "All Dial 1" Watch originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Marketers will be able to bid on and use trademarked names like Louis Vuitton and Prada, as they already can in the United States and Canada.

www.topix.net | 8/5/10 10:04 PM

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Google has announced that starting September 14th, it will allow European markets to bid on brand names as keywords, something it already allows North America, Ireland, and the UK to do. This will allow advertisers to have their ads show up when users search for names such as Nike, Louis Vuitton, Coach, Apple, and other well known brands. Many brand owners tried to block the move, saying it would sellers of fake designer goods to have their ads show up along side results for the real thing, confusing buyers.The European Court of Justice ruled in favor of Google however, saying it had done its part to protect trademarks by allowing brand owners to bid for keywords belonging to third party trademarks. Google says it is committed to fighting counterfeiters and will remove ads for fake designer goods and ban the companies selling them from the AdWords program.

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www.gadgetell.com | 8/5/10 8:19 PM

The cliché is obvious: the Devil wears Prada. Now the Virgin Mary wears Louis Vuitton. It’s not meant to be blasphemous, far from it, actually! The author, Francesco De Molfetta created this statue for a special exhibition of sacred art held in Isola del Gran Sasso, Abruzzo, Italy. Meant to highlight the new sacred cults of [...]

Sacred Virgin Mary Dressed In Louis Vuitton

stylefrizz.com | 8/5/10 2:40 PM

&$ &$The L.V. street-sweeper.&$&$ Girls showing off their wealth on the Internet have been the target of criticism from netizens, but recent posts about a "L.V. street-sweeper" may quiet those girls down. The posts tell the same story about a middle-aged street-sweeper woman who uses a L.V. bag as refuse bag to do her job. The Netizen who published this post can't help writing words as "Let those wealth-flaunti ... english.people.com.cn | 8/5/10 10:23 AM

Every year, Millward Brown Optimor, a global brand strategy and financial consultancy, will release a list of "World's Most Powerful Brands." 2009 is a rough year for global luxury brands , they suffered from economic cold winter around the world and had to compete with those rising mass fashion labels and retailers. On the list of 2010, brands like Burberry and Prada didn't make the top ten. However, Louis Vuitton and Hermes actually did better than last year. Here's a ... english.people.com.cn | 8/5/10 4:38 AM

On September 28th Christie's in London will offer an incredible collection of vintage Louis Vuitton luggage during its Interiors: Style & Spirit sale. Over 20 pieces from the famed French luxury goods house dating from the late 19th century to the 1940s will go on the block, including suitcases, small trunks , hat boxes and vanity cases. Each timelessly luxurious item tells a different story, with many still sporting vintage travel labels from trips with their original owners on steamships and to exotic locales, while others feature hand-painted monograms and colorful custom stripes. With an inviting estimate range of £400 to £6,000 (about $9,000) and favorable exchange rates, this is a perfect opportunity to add to or begin that vintage luggage collection.

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Incredible Vintage Vuitton Collection on Offer at Christie's originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Louis Vuitton - Luggage - Shopping - Clothing - Luxury good www.luxist.com | 8/2/10 7:02 PM

Model Elle Macpherson and host of Britain’s Next Top Model wearing Louis Vuitton graces the cover of September 2010 Harper’s Bazaar Australia.    The pose is stange looks like she may be sitting on a stool and why no shoes?  What do you think do you like the cover?

www.celebdirtylaundry.com | 8/2/10 5:46 AM

Reed Krakoff's (Coach president and creative director) new ready-to-wear line this fall featured them. So did Pringle of Scotland. January Jones broke them out for the annual summer Louis Vuitton/Vanity Fair party on Rodeo Drive.

Skinny pants, could your end finally be in sight? Roomy, high-waisted trousers are showing up everywhere.

This isn't the first time roomy trousers have tried to get a jump on the ubiquitous skinny. For a brief moment in 2007, high-waisted wide legged jeans flooded the marketplace. In '08, the wide-legged palazzo had a moment. A year ago, the harem pants made a run for it gaining many headlines and about half as many fans.

What makes this time different? Time will tell.

Fashion is like a pendulum. For every action, there is a reaction. It was always a matter of time before flowing pants nudged skinny off her perch. It usually takes a few tries before the eye gets used to the new look. Even fashion critics who are used to continuous change, are hard to convince. Earlier this year, style.com had this to say on Pringle's slouchy trousers inspired by wading boots: "That's a lot of pant for a body to wear."

Continue reading The Fashion Statement: A Case for Roomy Trousers

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The Fashion Statement: A Case for Roomy Trousers originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fashion - Fashion Statement - Pringle of Scotland - style.com - Arts www.luxist.com | 7/30/10 2:00 PM

&$&$No. 18 Louis Vuitton&$ &$ &$ &$(Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)&$&$ &$&$Brand value: &$ &$19 billion U.S. dollars &$&$Parent company &$ &$LVMH &$&$Country: &$ &$France &$&$Industry: &$ &$Luxury goods &$ english.people.com.cn | 7/29/10 7:10 PM

From top luxury brand Louis Vuitton to leading IT corporation Apple, Forbes.com unveiled a list of "50 world's most valuable brands." Although some of these tycoons are now facing some troubles, such as massive global recall of Toyota and iPhone's antenna problems, they seem not to impair those brands to being the world's best. Here're top 20 of them: &$&$No. 1 Apple&$ &$ &$ english.people.com.cn | 7/29/10 2:55 PM

Hilary Duff looked tired after leaving her personal trainer's home in Los Angeles wearing a Texas Longhorns t-shirt and carrying a Louis Vuitton handbag. The actress obviously had a hard work out! ... www.starpulse.com | 7/28/10 11:37 PM

July 28 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks climbed, sending the Stoxx Europe 600 Index to a 12-week high, as earnings from Air France-KLM Group to LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA exceeded estimates. A... story.venezuelastar.com | 7/28/10 8:48 AM

French luxury goods behemoth LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton reported a 53% jump in first half net profit, heralding a strong return of high-end consumption. online.wsj.com | 7/27/10 9:40 PM

Hilary Duff carries a Louis Vuitton bag as she leaves a workout session at her personal trainer’s place on Tuesday (July 27) in Los Angeles. The 22-year-old actress wore a Texas Longhorns shirt on her way out. Hil attended Camp Longhorn in Texas back when she was little! “I really loved camp,” Hil has told People. “On [...] justjared.buzznet.com | 7/27/10 9:20 PM

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world’s largest maker of luxury goods, reported first-half profit that beat analysts’ estimates as sales of fashion and leather goods accelerated in the second quarter. www.businessweek.com | 7/27/10 4:38 PM

The Knight and Day star hit up Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Effect and two Lanvin boutiques before picking up a local guide who brought her on a tour around several city landmarks.

www.topix.net | 7/27/10 10:56 AM

• Cameron Diaz took an active approach to shopping in Paris during her stopover in France. The Knight and Day star hit up Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Effect and two Lanvin boutiques before picking up a local guide who brought her on a tour around several city landmarks. Diaz stopped for pictures at the Louvre and Place de la Concorde, and then joined friends for a late evening supper at Chez Diep, where she showed off her snapshots over spring rolls, sole and rosé wine. feeds.people.com | 7/27/10 10:00 AM

There's newfound solidarity between Syria and Turkey as the latter shifts towards the Muslim world, writes DAN BILEFSKY, much to the worry of its Western allies WELL-HEELED Syrians had already been coming to the ancient industrial city of Gaziantep in Turkey, drawn by Louis Vuitton purses and storefront signs in Arabic.

www.topix.net | 7/26/10 5:09 AM