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Following Jean Paul Gaultier and Chanel ‘tattooing’ their models last fall, Louis Vuitton got into the fake ink game during the recent men’s fashion week.
Designer Marc Jacobs reportedly asked his personal tattooist, the artist Scott Campbell, to come up with spray-ons inspired by the iconic LV monogram, which were worn across models’ necklines, much like ‘tattooed-on’ scarves.
Campbell also customized some of the leather bags seen on Vuitton’s runway.


An ambitious chef from the Philippines has created the world’s most expensive sushi, wrapped in gold leaves and small African diamonds.
The five pieces of sushi, worth 91,800 pesos ($2,000), was created by chef Araneta Jr. , who said his unusual food artworks are used as gifts in marriage proposals or during courtship.


Following in the footsteps of competitors like Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, Prada will launch an online boutique for US customers.
Unfortunately you can’t buy Prada clothing on the site but you can pick up purses, accessories and eyewear.
The store is set to open this Thursday, July 1. Prada will shortly expand the E-Store service to another strategic market, Japan.

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Anakin in
Fashion on 30th June 2010 |
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Jean-Paul Gaultier has produced a high-end lingerie collection for the Italian label La Perla which will be sold from November.
Other than the creator’s beloved lacy corsets, the collection will include underwear “which streams the body’s curves”, extra high-waisted pants and bustiers emphasizing the neck.
It also offers bras and bodices reflecting the cone-shaped chests of Gaultier’s suits created for Madonna in 1990.


Gresso has created a luxury back cover for the iPhone 4 that is made of 200 year old African Blackwood along with 18K gold detailing.
The back cover aims to make your iPhone 4 look a little different although it isn’t clear if the wood used is a replacement or cover for the current glass used.
Two versions are being created. The first is for women and contains an Apple logo in 18K gold along with Swarovski crystals. This version costs $3500.
