DVF TO THE RESCUE
IMAGINE the horror of arriving at your hotel and realising that you`ve forgotten all your make-up and your favourite dress. It`s a nightmare no more, now that Diane Von Furstenberg has collaborated with W Hotels Worldwide to create the `Emergency Survival Kit`, containing mini lip glosses, mascara and perfume, and the `Emergency Fashion Kit`, which contains one of the iconic designer`s classic black wrap dresses with matching thong. With that, a girl can handle anything. For more information, visit www.whappenings.com. (August 30 2005, AM)
BAGS OF STYLE
LOUIS VUITTON will close Paris Fashion Week with a party to publicise its biggest store yet, opening on the Champs-Elys?es on 10 October for a select clientele. A hundred "VICs" (very important clients) suspected of spending up to $200,000 a year on the luxury brand have been invited to mingle with celebrities for a preview of the store and the chance to buy limited-edition items. Sharon Stone, Serena Williams and Uma Thurman are expected to attend the event, which will comprise dinner and a visit to Vuitton`s museum in Asni?res. The opening coincides with the launch of Louis Vuitton`s online store. (26 August, 2005)