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17 May

Goal Tops Profit Estimates, Projects $500M Shrink Hit This Yr

Goal Tops Profit Estimates, Projects 0M Shrink Hit This Yr
Goal Corp. topped first quarter estimates, but warned shrink would take a $500 million bite out of its annual earnings.  Still the discounter maintained its full-year guidance and is attempting to keep agile a tricky yr for consumer-oriented corporations.  Brian Cornell, chair and chief executive officer, said: “We got here into the yr clear-eyed in regards to the challenges consumers are facing, and we were determined to construct on the trust we’ve established with our guests. It’s required agility and the power to flex across our multi-category portfolio as we lean into value and the product categories our guests need most right away. Due to the team’s dedication, we saw a rise in guest traffic in Q1, with total sales increasing and...
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14 May

Rare Images of Kate Moss, Cameron Diaz Hit Photo London

Rare Images of Kate Moss, Cameron Diaz Hit Photo London
Rare images of Kate Moss and Cameron Diaz from the early ’90s captured by photographer Michel Haddi will go on display on the image-focused art fair Photo London, which runs from Wednesday to Sunday. Represented by the Milan-based 29 Arts In Progress gallery, Haddi shot Moss for British GQ in 1991, and Diaz for Vogue Homme Magazine in 1993. Polaroids were taken by Haddi during these shoots, and he stumbled across them while clearing out his storage. Within the image, Moss gazes into the camera before appearing to writhe on a dark velvet sofa, while Diaz wears a Our P—ys Our Alternative T-shirt and holds an empty water bottle. Haddi, who has shot for a big selection of publications over the many...
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17 Apr

How culture has modified since Christina Aguilera’s 2002 hit

How culture has modified since Christina Aguilera’s 2002 hit
To mark its twentieth anniversary, the singer has updated her ‘Beautiful’ music video – here, we speak to the director to learn the way much, and the way little, beauty expectations have shifted Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” is an iconic music video. Released in 2002, the song was the second single from her image-shifting album Stripped, a raw soulful ballad which followed the attention-grabbing first single “Dirty”. With lyrics centred around insecurity, self-esteem and inner beauty, the video shone a highlight on the people affected by society’s strict beauty standards, and people outside of and rejected by the mainstream. Touching on themes from eating disorders and body image to sexuality, the video won a GLAAD Media...
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14 Apr

Louis Vuitton Showcase in L.A.; Paris Protests Hit LVMH Offices

Louis Vuitton Showcase in L.A.; Paris Protests Hit LVMH Offices
Crafting Dreams: Louis Vuitton is in Los Angeles presenting “Crafting Dreams,” a group of objects and goods. Opened on Wednesday and available for visits until May 3, access is by appointment only at a non-public residence. Visitors can expect Objets Nomades, hard-sided trunks, watches, positive jewelry and one-of-a-kind leather goods. They’ll be on view with showcases of special collaborations by the French house and various creatives throughout the years. There are also opportunities to create personalized pieces with Louis Vuitton artisans. “Crafting Dreams represents the head of the Maison’s tradition of regional savoir-faire activations, celebrating bespoke items and singular offerings that highlight Louis Vuitton’s legendary craftsmanship and heritage,” notes the home. “Crafting Dreams will reveal a classy choice of pieces from the Maison’s...
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