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Marc Jacobs is known for multi talents, along his huge clothing line, he also designs a wide range of accessories; handbags, sun glasses, perfume, wallets, watches and jewellery.

Marc Jacobs was born in New York City. He attended The New School, studying at the university’s art and design division, Parsons The New School for Design. In 1994 he launched his eponymous label and its sister line Marc by Marc Jacobs where he continues to develop his signature brand of downtown cool.

By 1997 he was also appointed creative director of Louis Vuitton, where he designed the first ready-to-wear collection for the brand and successfully revived the accessories range.

In March 2011 it was reported in the press that he would be replacing former head designer John Galliano at Dior. Marc Jacobs has firmly closed the rumour that he will move to Christian Dior, explaining to the press, he still has “so much more to do” at Louis Vuitton. Asked if it was his choice, he said: ‘Well, it’s a little bit more complicated than that, but we agreed that it was probably best for everyone.’ He has a number of goals he hopes to achieve at Vuitton including releasing a new fragrance with master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud in the near future.

In November 2011, Marc Jacobs announced the shocking news that his entire Spring-Summer 2012  collection was stolen in transit from Paris to London. Marc Jacobs is offering money for any information that might reveal the whereabouts of his Spring- Summer 2012 collection. It’s been one of the most talked about fashion crimes to date.

This is not the first time thieves have targeted high-profile designers. In 2009, 75 Victoria Beckham dresses worth half a million dollars were stolen on transit in New York and in 2007, Christopher Kane‘s full spring- summer collection was stolen from his studios in London’s East End.

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Dior remains quiet about the search who will replace John Galliano. Ever since Galliano bowed out, Paris has been awash with speculation over who might replace him.

Dior‘s latest SS 2012 collection presented on the Paris Fashion Week is, designed by Bill Gaytten, who is Galliano’s former right-hand man. The collection also featured variations of Christian Dior‘s famous bustier tops and close-fitting Bar jacket but in ochre, soft beige and some bright orange colors. Grace Kelly dresses with the wrapped bodice with a huge bow at the waist. And the evening gowns closed the show with a parade of Hollywood inspirations.

Rumors mill has been flying around the Paris Fashion Week and endless talk of who could replace Galliano after media reports indicated that negotiations with early favorite Marc Jacobs were not going well. Other names in the frame include Alexander Wang, Haider Ackermann.

Bill Gaytten is a British-born designer who studied architecture at the Bartlett School of Architecture at University College in London. He went on to work with Galliano at both his eponymous label and at Dior. Bill Gaytten has been part of Galliano’s eponymous label for 23 years. The speculations that he will be named officially as Galliano’s replacement is still a secret.

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Pierre Marcolini is one of the world’s most famous chocolatier. In his “haute couture” boutique in Paris there are more than 60 varieties of pralines infused with exotic scents and flavours around the world. Marcolini has chocolate boutiques in Belgium, Paris, Tokyo, Nagoya, London and New York, where he offers creations of the perfect truffles, desserts, biscuits, ice creams and yummy sorbets.

Pierre Marcolini was born in Italy and currently lives in Belgium. He is considered a premier desert maker, he was selected as the Belgian “World Champion Pastry” in 1995.  He opened his first shop in Brussels in 1994; and in order to satisfy the appetite the world has developed for his chocolate, he now has shops in Paris, London, Tokyo, Moscow, New York City and now Kuwait.

From pralines to truffles to ice cream, he creates all completely from scratch. It starts with the cocoa bean; he purchases these beans from seven different parts of the world, such as Ghana, Venezuela, and Madagascar, in order to correctly incorporate the different flavours he wants archive. He uses fruit, spices, nuts and coffee to create his distinct flavours. Sometimes he infuses pralines with cinnamon, clove, coriander and nutmeg, milk chocolate with an Earl Grey tea, or infuses truffle with Champagne and covered in chocolate.

In addition to the regular product line he also creates seasonal packages, including gift boxes for Christmas, Valentines Day and other kind of chocolate gift.

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