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Neil Young, The Black Keys, Foo Fighters and others drew thousands who turned out Saturday night draw for a free concert in Central Park, to draw attention to global poverty. Called the festival of world citizenship, the concert also featured K'naan, John Legend, and Band of Horses, with performances by Young round off the evening. Video of the event was the world than about 60,000 music fans crowded Great Lawn Park, Manhattan sparkle behind them. Prada Wallets Legend has a surprise appearance, playing a song "Imagine" on the piano on stage, just a few steps from the author of the song, John Lennon lived. The five-hour show was a mixture of tight games strip, about an hour each, mixed with videos and information on speakers global poverty related problems such as infant mortality and polio. "It's good to be here," Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl told the crowd during a break between songs like "Learn to Fly"'' Best of You "and" My Hero ". Grohl, and other members of the Black Keys Young stepped on stage for the finale anthem "Rockin 'in the Free World." Hermes Birkin 42CM Handbags The concert was to place around the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York to take this month and organizers have used an innovative approach to the distribution of tickets, so many concert goers were forced to a range of global issues, information about get a ticket. All those who want free tickets had globalcitizen.org, then the view of the user videos or read about issues related to poverty register. Any material time was consumed, the user points to a drawing for tickets to earn. Points accumulated by the exchange of information on Twitter or Facebook. "Our social media campaign was off the charts," said Hugh Evans, CEO and co-founder of the Project on Global Poverty. The approach demonstrates a new model for digital tools that can be repeated for other major events with political and social messages exploit. According to the organizers, more than 71,000 people had registered online, which more than 3.5 million page views. On average, they spent a little more than six minutes on the content or the exchange of information to consume. Nearly 200,000 pieces of information are shared on Facebook, and only a little more than on Twitter. Some 170,000 people have signed petitions site, and there were 98,000 video views to the end. Evans said the project has achieved its objectives, in the past year to more than 100,000 people to take action in the context of extreme poverty to take while telling a new story about the challenges. To this end, the website will send detailed information in the literature, such as accounts and uses a series of videos, images and stories that are respectful of the mobile and digital consumer. Financially, he said, the project achieved the goal of one year - in collaboration with a number of organizations such as the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Rotary International and the Earth Institute - help anchor to $ 500 million pledges fight against poverty. So what? Evans said he hopes the public will be built online concert, continue their efforts tweeting President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney to halve extreme poverty by 2015, which. The key UN fight against poverty target Evans and works on a display in October or November on "a great rock band" with efforts to combat poverty engage.

Why luxe brands now favor Manila

One afternoon last week, coincidentally, we went to the Louis Vuitton Greenbelt 4 and found that the shop grumbled, most buyers appear pocket milling bar near the entrance where the second installment of Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama collection. We could not help but hear the middle-aged shopper, checking a bag Neverfull collection was saying, it is to buy them as a gift in December. The commercial agent warned, however, that this kind of Christmas can. (It is true that if the global popularity of the collection is anything to go by.) Chanel Caviar Bag We do not have to see if the SA sold. But we lingered long enough in a nearby coffee shop to see other buyers pass toting large brown bags French luxury goods. Some had several bags of shopping malls Greenbelt other. It made us think: Principles of luxury brands not kidding when they say they have the greatest confidence in the Philippine market, there is a market. Not surprisingly, new brands, mid-range to high-end, only left and right. At the launch of the Bulgari Serpenti jewelry this week, trading agents milled around the former celebrity couple, the woman tried on pieces from the collection. We heard his flatter her ex by buying something. It is one of the most successful entrepreneurs around, and not just do not need anyone, let alone a former buy her jewelry in the price of seven to eight digits weak. But this pair is an anomaly among exes, they remained friends, and, yes, he was known for his gift of jewelry.

Louis Vuitton logo risk of fatigue Chinese flavor ripeness

Luxury goods in China beginning makers have long relied on to grab the consumers of this $ 1,000 handbags and other expensive - and profitable - goods. Now Chinese tastes in a way that the brands that have the most aggressive in the country expanded develop can hurt. In addition to Louis Vuitton (TM) bags, wallets Gucci, Omega watches and towns from flooding, such as Beijing and Shanghai, the consumers can easily avoid products with the logo in favor of alternatives are more pronounced. Prada Cosmetic Bags "As the luxury industry grows, the Chinese are getting more sophisticated about the products they buy," said Fflur Roberts, global head of luxury goods research at Euro Monitor in London. "It's not just the look of bling." The transition to products less visible and often more expensive in Europe and the United States happened after the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. 2008 Brothers, the tooth can grow Vuitton and Gucci, which until recently, more than half of the luxury sells handbags in the world's second largest economy, HSBC estimates. Store sales of luxury brands such as niches Bottega Veneta and Yves Saint Laurent, of Paris-based PPR SA belongs is expected to almost triple to increase over the industry average this year, a growth slowdown Economic takes its toll on demand for, HSBC. Cheaper bagging such as New York-based Coach Inc. (COH) may also benefit the increasingly demanding consumers, value for money, the agency predicted. Always spend "Consumers continue to spend in China, but they spend differently," Uche Okonkwo, Executive Director of Paris Luxe Corp Consultant As Chinese consumers said better information on trends become "luxury companies work harder to have to sell that before five years. It is a question of balance. " China's gross domestic product grew by 7.6 percent in the second quarter of last year, the smallest increase in three years and the sixth quarter slowdown. China is the world's fifth largest luxury that. 92 billion yuan ($ 14.6 billion) in sales in 2011, according to Euro Monitor Move upmarket Vuitton, Gucci belongs to PPR (PP) and Burberry Group Plc (BRBY) responded in part by pushing the prices and the introduction of more exotic products such as Gucci shoulder bag and Burberry python ￡ 6.000 $ 4.100 ($ 9.700) alligator clutch their upscale image . Recent reports suggest sales strategy does not work. Burberry said same-store sales declined since the end of August, adding that Chinese tourists spend less to visit their trench coats and other products from Europe. "We were the first to report a slowdown, but we will not be the last," said CEO Angela Ahrendts said on 17 September after 2013, the manufacturer of luxury British fashion spring / summer in London. Gucci show in September 19 in Milan Fashion CEO Patrizio Di Marco refused to comment on the company's performance. PPR reported third-quarter sales on 25 October. A spokesman for LVMH, which also makes quarterly sales next month, went on sale Vuitton comment. Chinese consumers can represent more than 25 percent of global sales of luxury, HSBC estimates. Fatigue Logo Luxury sales in China slowed, there are more consumers to travel abroad and see the dresses and accessories can cost twice cheaper in European and American markets, as they do at home. Ahrendts and note that keep the change of direction once a decade in China for luxury brands sales slowed as many people on gifts to officials until it is clear to keep that power. Prada (1913), which uses more leather in their collections of Louis Vuitton bags and leaves differ less on the logos can benefit their products, as consumers seek alternatives to Vuitton and others to HSBC. The Milan-based company said yesterday that same-store sales have slowed in the past two months, even if market conditions deteriorate. Vuitton, Omega and other "mega-brands can begin fatigue suffers branded early entry in many markets," writes Erwan Rambourg, analyst at HSBC. "We call this the" first mover disadvantage "of." LVMH shares fell 0.8 percent to € 121.85 after 11:22 on the market of Paris, the third largest decline in the CAC Index 40th PPR decreased by 0.3 percent in Paris, € 121.65, while Burberry fell 0.4 percent in London. Hermes International SCA (RMS) of 0.3 percent. "Standardization" Vuitton has 39 stores in China, while Gucci and Burberry to 54 66th Hermes, which last month raised its 2012 growth target after interim results beat estimates on demand in Asia has 21 branches throughout the country. Prada has about 20th Supposedly ultra-luxury segment - the most expensive goods - Hermes, where the competition is the fastest growing market, outperforming the rest are held until at least 2014, says Bain & Co.

fashion tips with Hali Z: Alexis Fire

Alexis Raich is bright, lively and funny. Perfectly charming, they completely illuminated a room when she walks in. The actress arrives and takes over the lead role of Helen Olsen in the new version of "Helen alone." The film, which is based in Houston, directed by Henrik Poulsen, immediately after visiting the actress, he knew she would be perfect for the role. While the movie was shot, I went behind the scenes to film a look and get the scoop on the personal style of the actress. Here is a look at Alexis coveted basic parts, clothes, his main task, Helen, designed by the head of the wardrobe - Men Liz and influence what style icons style (she likes the classics) - here all the village and actress Alexis Raich . Chanel Bags Outlet Online What is the best advice you will get from the fashion? When I was a little girl, my grandmother told me that "There are three words that every girl should know. Gucci, Prada, and Kashmir" She taught me to take risks, and quality over quantity. What are the basic pieces you covet the most? My go-to basic reciprocal, converse, converse and much more. No girl should be without a nice fun little red dress and a lovely little white dress. How would you describe your personal style? My style is constantly evolving. I'm definitely a free spirit, so it just depends on how I feel that day. My clothes are usually fun, easy, fun twist with outfits brave or crazy. I could dress up in edgy, rock and roll-esque one day and then soft, chic, quirky style others. Whatever stage it may be, I will always strive to vintage nonchalance. Basically, I spend a retro girl-next-door one day one of the boys the next day. My style is very naughty and child. As your character style Helen sell different? Tell us about Helen Olsen-style on the board. My style does not change on the sets because I clock happy with my personal style. I have often seen in my gaming experience for the new style inspiration as I feel my "Alexis-style" because I think it is important how you feel and think. Of course I learned a lot and trying new things, but I think the most important lesson is how we work together to bring a character to life. What is the influence of the style icons of your most important fashion? Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Priscilla Presley, Twiggy, Farrah Fawcett, Katherine Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Jane Birkin, Jackie O and Bianca Jagger. If you give me all the cabinet and mixed her wardrobe, I'd be in heaven.

Paris, With a Slouch or a Sashay

New York seems miles away as the Paris collections, the fourth and final stop of the spring 2013 shows, began in a downpour — a literal one, that is. People
arrived at Rochas on Wednesday shaking like poodles, and left to face lagoons of water in the streets. One woman came prepared with a beige vinyl sou’wester
that matched her skirt. I hugged the sidewalk on the Champs-Élysées, staying under the trees, and got back to my hotel just before it let loose again. I opened a
bottle of red wine.
I found the Dries Van Noten show curious but interesting: mostly for its inky colors and plaids, but curious for its runny silhouette. Dare I say grunge? The
attitude was nonchalant in the extreme, with a sleeveless nipped-waist jacket in a silvery plaid worn with a blouse and a sarong-draped skirt in a floral print,
ruffled chiffon tops mixed with plaid, and wrapped jackets and sleeveless dresses tied loosely with a cord. The wrap dresses, particularly one in a black-and-
white plaid with a rolled-sleeve red blouse, looked striking; versatile, too.
Essentially, Mr. Van Noten took the everyday elements of a contemporary wardrobe (the mix of new and old, masculine and feminine, cozy and dressy) and with a
liberal hand, recombined them. There’s quite a feeling of sleepiness in this collection. Or maybe it’s extreme, private comfort.
Could the cause be fashion overload? The ultimate expression was a pair of print pajama pants worn with a blouse and a soupy gray pullover.
At Rochas, Marco Zanini started out on a sporty note, with uniform-like blouses and miniskirts in stiff white brocade. The models, their lips matte red, wore
face-shielding head wraps and soft leather boots like a wrestler’s. But then Mr. Zanini shifted the glamour to satin pencil skirts with snug tops, followed by
hoop skirts. (Yes, swaying hoop skirts.) Mr. Zanini can’t resist that gust of femininity. Each change in the silhouette, from mini to pencil to petticoat to
sexy full-cut bathing suit, meant, ideally, a change in how a woman moves.

England, Australia fashion crushing wins

Left-arm spinner Holly Colvin picked four wickets as England beat Pakistan by 43 runs in the Women's World Twenty20 Group A match in Galle. Colvin struck in her
first over, followed it up with two wickets off consecutive balls in her second and a fourth one in the last over to return with figures of 3.4-0-9-4. Pakistan -
chasing 134 - had crumbled to 50 for 4 by the eleventh over even before the introduction of Colvin. Offspinner Danielle Hazell prised out Pakistan captain Sana
Mir and then broke a 26-run fourth-wicket stand with the scalp of Nain Abidi before the rest of the batting collapsed.
Pakistan's decision to bowl first backfired as England openers brought up a quick century partnership. Although Laura Marsh was run out after scoring 54 off 41
balls in the 14th over, England looked set for a strong total. But the fall of Charlotte Edwards (45) to another run out helped the Pakistan bowlers get a grip
on the innings and they restricted England to 133 for 6.
"We planned to attack the bowling in the Power Play overs," Edwards said. "I think as the game progresses, we've seen spin play a major part, so before the pitch
wore out, we wanted to get as much as possible."
Mir, who was the most successful bowler for Pakistan with 2 for 20, said: "We did really well to restrict them to 133. I thought we could have applied ourselves
better with the bat. Once we lose too many wickets at the start, it just puts immense pressure on the middle-order. Hopefully we will rectify our mistakes and
look to win the remaining two games, we can only go up from here."

Australia chased down the target set by India in the Group A match in Galle with eight wickets in hand to continue the trend of easy wins in the Women's World
T20.
India chose to bat first and despite losing their openers in the fifth and the seventh overs, they were comfortably placed midway in their innings. But India's
captain Mithali Raj was run out on the first ball of the 11th over triggering a collapse. The score turned from 63 for 2 to 73 for 5 in a matter of four overs.
Nagarajan Niranjana (15 off 14 balls) saved India some blushes with a quick 25-run partnership with Mona Meshram taking the team close to the century mark. In
the end, India finished with 104, with Erin Osborne picking up three wickets for 13 runs. Jess Jonassen three-over spell in which she gave away only six runs and
picked up a wicket was also key in slowing India down.
In response, Australia made an aggressive start, putting up 43 runs in six overs by the time their first wicket - Alyssa Healy for 21 - fell. But Jess Cameron
(36 off 32) joined Meg Lanning in a 49-run second-wicket stand in 8.3 overs to bring Australia to the brink of victory. When Lanning was out for 39 to Jhulan
Goswami only 13 runs were required which Australia got without much trouble.
A disappointed Raj later said: "Harman and I were batting really well, but we collapsed once again. One defeat doesn't mean the end of the road, we have to keep
believing in ourselves. We can't sulk about this, surprises do happen."
Erin Osborne, who was declared Player of the Match, said: "I think I was just a beneficiary of some fantastic work done by the other bowlers."

China’s Leadership Quandry for Luxury

  This is a difficult time for luxury brands in China. Sales of jewelry, an indicator of the health sector, fell by 56% compared to the annual growth in 2010 to 45% in 2011 and 16% so far this year. One reason is of course the economic downturn. Another: The transition once-in-a-decade executives from China - at the party in October.

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Give that oil the wheels of the economy represents about 16% of luxury sales in China, according to estimates by CLSA. The leadership transition, the ripple below. Of the top-level decision-makers at all levels of government, which has thrown into confusion A seller of Beijing-based importer of luxury goods, saying the Wall Street Journal summarized the main problem in the industry: "The sales are down, because no one knows who to bribe."