Gwyneth Paltrow Is Hugo Boss Scent’s New Face

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Hugo Boss has roped in Gwyneth Paltrow to endorse its new perfume Boss Nuit Pour Femme. The inspiration behind this new fragrance is the elegance of the little black dress. Modelling is not an unexplored domain for the Oscar-winning actress as currently she is the face of Scandinavian chain Lindex and luxury leather goods brand Coach and appeared in Estee Lauder’s Pleasures perfume ads fronting its Pleasures, Pure White Linen Light Breeze and Pleasures Delight campaigns back in 2005.  Paltrow launched the scent at London’s Sanderson Hotel..

Paltrow will appear in the TV, print and online campaigns for Boss Nuit Pour Femme. The fragrance will go on sale globally this September and pre-launches are slated for August. The actress is the latest addition to the Boss perfume family after Sienna Miller, Orlando Bloom and Jared Leto. The news her being the new face of Hugo boss came in after the announcement that her longtime ex Brad Pitt is the latest face of French fashion house Chanel’s iconic No. 5. scent.

Delta Galil buys Schiesser for EUR68 million

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German underwear label Schiesser AG has been acquired by Israeli apparel manufacturer and marketer Delta Galil for a purchase price of EUR68 million (approximately USD90 million). Combined businesses will reach net sales of around USD900 Million.

The deal will enlarge Delta Galil’s global market reach and build up its presence within the underwear its leadership in intimate apparel, particularly in branded products. With the addition of Schiesser, Delta Galil will have total sales of approximately USD900 million and its branded business will grow to about 47% of sales from some 33% at present. The transaction is expected to be accretive to Delta Galil’s earnings per share beginning in 2012.

As per the official communication, in addition to the Schiesser brands, Delta Galil will receive at closing estimated working capital of approximately EUR40 million (approximately USD53 million), and Schiesser’s cash on hand at closing is estimated at about EUR11 million (approximately US$14.6 million). Delta Galil is financing the transaction with internally generated resources including cash and equivalents.

Delta-Galil Industries Ltd. (DELT) surged the most in more than a year after the manufacturer of intimate apparel signed an accord to buy Schiesser Group AG for 68 million euros and saw its shares advanced 6%, the most since February last year, to 32.62 shekels at 10.22 a.m. in Tel Aviv, giving the company a market value of 767 million shekels (USD202 million).

Bejewelled stockings: the new accessory to have

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The combination of a basic dress with statement-making accessories is the best option for any upcoming event to make a style statement. Having a pair of simple cocktail dresses is like having an all-purpose party wardrobe that can be used for weddings, galas or anything under the sun. And to accessorise it are shoes, handbags, and jewellery. But this spring has more to offer apart from the usual embellishment. The glittering stocking is the new fashion fad and have become one of the most chic demands. It is an ideal accessory for those who want to don short dresses in the months leading up to summer.

Chanel’s spectacular bejewelled stockings were showcased at Paris’ last Haute Couture Fashion Week, where the models’ long legs shone with the glittering of gems at knee-height. Also one can find low-cost alternatives in the lingerie collections of Wolford, Top Shop or the House of Holland.