19 Dec 2012
Posted by thehispanic 
A Spaniard who took the helm at Louis Vuitton – one of France’s premier fashion brands – announced Tuesday he was stepping down because of health reasons. Jordi Contsans, 48, a Spanish businessman, was tapped as head of the company a year ago – though he officially became CEO only a month ago....
Read more → 05 May 2011
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Last year, Puerto Rico's first Festival of the Word attracted 60 writers and more than 20,000 attendees to San Juan's old quarter. The second edition, from today through Sunday, also offers music, cinema, children's events, writing workshops and a new $25,000 literary prize. But why stop there? In...
Read more → 03 Mar 2011
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Mariela Zapata's journey from 175th St. and Audubon Ave. in Washington Heights to the realm of luxury accessories took a lot of stiletto steps. But the young designer scampered over obstacles to launch her own line of elegant purses, which have been carried by actress Kate Baldwin, NY1 anchor Roma...
Read more → 21 Jan 2011
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Despaña Soho 408 Broome Street New York, NY (212) 219-5050 www.despananyc.com
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