BoF Daily Digest | The Hermès culture, Marc and Vuitton, Sickness spreads in Cambodia H&M factory, Back to the 70s, Zac’s back

Posted by | Posted on 26-08-2011

The Battle for Hermès My job, says the lean, formal 44-year-old and sixth-generation descendant of the companys founder, is to keep the strong creativity of Hermès alive. To nourish the rigor and the vision . . . to make these values vibrate. This, he says, is the force of Hermès. Those values—the dedication to rigor, vision and creativity—are what set Hermès apart from its competitors, what company executives mean when they talk about the culture of Hermès.

Fashions Better Halves Two days and a handshake later, a fashion empire was born. Today, the duo presides over two of the industrys biggest luxury labels: Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton, where the designer has been artistic director since 1997. Under Ja

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Carey Mulligan Engaged to Mumoford & Sons Singer, Marcus

Posted by | Posted on 27-07-2011

Well that was fast! After just five months of dating, actress Carey Mulligan is reportedly engaged to Mumford & Sons frontman, Marcus Mumford, reports the Daily Mail.

the singer reportedly popped the question while the two were staying at Babington House in Somerset over the weekend. Mulligan, 26, was showing off a new diamond ring and “didn’t seem to care” who saw it, onlookers said. The two were spotted at a secret show in March where Mumford had invited Mulligan to watch him play. Spies said that she sat in the front row and when he looked down at her she blushed. “It’s early days but they seem to enjoy each other’s company.”

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Steven Tyler is not wedding planning, so says Steven Tyler

Posted by | Posted on 26-07-2011

Steven Tyler has been back in the spotlight ever since he became one of the fantastic trio of judges on American Idol, but rumors are swirling that the Aerosmith frontman will soon be penciling in another important event – wedding planning. The gossip mill has been working overtime in order to insist that the Dude Looks Like a Lady vocalist and his longtime ladylove, Erin Brady, are aisle-bound.However, the shaggy-haired rocker took the time to speak with Extra TV, where he jokingly insisted that those ramblings carry no weight.”That is not true!

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Strengthening Marriages … One DATE at a Time!

Posted by | Posted on 26-07-2011

When I came across the recently launched Dating Divas Web site, I knew I had to share it with the Aces community!  The Dating Divas have made it their mission to strengthen marriages by helping you out with fun ideas to make dating your spouse super fun.  What a great idea!

From The Dating Divas Web site:

We all know that marriage can become TOO comfortable {a.k.a. routine} and dating your amazing spouse – the way you did when first falling in love… is the sure-fire way to keep that SPARK in marriage!  We are sharing with you the SECRETS to our success! We hope Read more…