Coty to Acquire Chanel Beauty In a surprising move, Coty Inc. has announced plans to acquire Chanel Beauty from Bourjois in a deal worth an estimated $239 million. The move gives the French luxury house a 4.2 percent stake in Coty. “I’m not surprised that Coty made an acquisition, as it’s always on the hunt for …
Bottega Veneta Taps Ryan McGinley Bottega Veneta is solidifying its ties with the art world, partnering with famed American photographer Ryan McGinley for its resort 2015 advertising campaign. The gorgeous images, which were shot at New York’s Botanical Garden, will make their debut in the November issues of fashion magazines. There will also be a behind-the-scenes video …
Best Buy Unveils Designer Tech Accessories Nanette Lepore, Anna Sui and Isaac Mizrahi have each designed a new line of tech accessories exclusively for Best Buy. The collections include phone, tablet and laptop cases, which are currently available for pre-order at bestbuy.com. The accessories will launch in stores on October 5th. Smartphone cases are priced …
Motorola Enters Wearable Gadget Arena Motorola is breaking into the wearables market with the launch of the Moto 360 smartwatch. Like most other smartwatches on the market, the device connects to the wearer’s mobile device, displaying content such as calendar notifications and text messages and even giving directions to a particular destination. Much of the functionality is …
Tommy Hilfiger Partners With Naomi Watts Actress Naomi Watts is the latest global ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger’s limited-edition handbag for Breast Health International. Priced at $299, the bag will be available at tommy.com starting September 25th and in Tommy Hilfiger stores October 1st. $100 from each handbag sold will benefit BHI’s Fund for Living program. …
