After the devastating tsunami that took place last Friday in Japan the fashion and music world expresses their support for the restoration process of the country. Just like Lady Gaga she designed a “We Pray For Japan” prayer bracelet, buy yours for $5 in the web store and all proceeds go to Japan tsunami relief. You can also choose to add an additional donation with your purchase.
A former store manager at Prada Japan is pursuing her discrimination and harassment case against the Italian fashion house’s Japanese subsidiary by filing a lawsuit.
Rina Bovrisse, who worked as a senior retail manager, claims that Prada Japan chief executive Davide Sesia ordered her to fire 15 managers and 15 retail staffers on the basis that they were overweight and unattractive.
The lawsuit filing comes after Bovrisse’s complaint with the Tokyo District Court was reportedly dismissed and her employment was subsequently terminated.
Because a settlement was not agreed upon, Bovrisse reportedly says that she is free to pursue her case in court.
Bovrisse’s original complaint charged that Sesia wanted to fire employees he deemed “old, fat, ugly, disgusting or not having the Prada look,” the Huffington Post previously reported. Read More
Shoes without any extras. That’s what the shoes from ‘Koos’ are all about. You expect a total Dutch concept, but that’s not totally true. It’s a commitment between Dutch designer Nynke Fennema and a designer from Japan, Shinichi Kato.
In Japan it’s a huge hit and even here it’s getting more and more a trend. The keywords of Koos are; casual, elegant and comfortable. They’re certaintly easygoing shoes, because you can’t find any high heels in the whole line.
During the last few production years they kept all the little pieces of leather, because it was a pity to throw it away. Then the idea came for a shoeline for children. ‘Tante Tini’ came up, which is totally Dutch.
‘Koos & Tante Tini’ is a shop full of exquisite shoes which are just a little bit different then normal. And that’s exactly why it’s worth to give it a visit.
Beside shoes, you can also find some handmade bags.
For further information: www.koos.eu
