The kerfuffle stems from a deal the two companies struck in 2007. Tiffany’s and Swatch entered into a 20 year deal in which Swatch would design, manufacture and distribute Tiffany watches worldwide. Swatch terminated the agreement in Spetember 2011, accusing the famed jeweler of “systematic efforts to block and delay the development of the business.”

Tiffany & Co. has countersued the Swiss watch retailer for a rather paltry $589.4 million in damages. It claims Swatch “failed to provide appropriate distribution for Tiffany branded watches in the luxury space,” as well as neglected its brand management and product design obligations.

Swatch is expected to earn some payout from Tiffany’s when arbitration begins in October. [WWD, sub req'd]

The Tiffany 1837 collection will feature an elongated cuff, ring, hoop earrings and a padlock charm — all made out of Rubedo — and will launch worldwide in March. Designs bearing the signature of founder Charles Lewis Tiffany, however, will only be available this year. [Fashion Mag]

It's cold in NYC, and we get very cranky without our furs. This shaggy number is just too chic.

We love these to death, but don't bother buying them for us if you did't get a motorcycle to go with.

The entire FashionIndie teamed FREAKED OUT from a cute overload after seeing this crystal panda bear clutch. We need and we need now.

Forget weaving straw into gold - we want to weave gold into gold bracelets. Or rather have someone else do it for us.

18k rose gold, Alligator leather band, 126 set diamonds - what's not to love about this time-telling luxury?

Our skin glows like you wouldn't believe when using these luxurious skincare products. This 14-day travel set is an absolute necessity for jetsetting.

Described as the "scent of peace," we're more interested in the bottle, covered entirely in Swarovski crystals.

We drink a lot of champagne in the office, and Ikea is cramping our style. We need five, by the way.

Five bedrooms plus crew quarters, 5 bathrooms and a kitchen larger than all our NYC apartments combined. You might as well buy us a house, but that's no fun.

Because commercial flights are for plebs. We need to get to Paris for Fashion Week somehow right?

“We are enormously pleased that Tiffany has weighed in,” Louboutin’s lawyer told WWD. “Tiffany has not only agreed with our arguments, but it also put forth arguments that strengthened the case and made the point that the [earlier] decision should be reversed.”

But wait, Tiffany hasn’t officially chosen a team, they just want to make sure all those color copy cats know where they stand.

“Tiffany is not taking sides in this dispute,” Tiffany’s lawyer added. “We are only trying to assure that this area of the law is not disturbed by an overbroad decision in the lower court.”

What do you think of these trademark color wars?

LINK LOVE: Vogue UK

For Gatsby, the iconic jeweler created one-of-a-kind platinum and diamond-encrusted bracelets, rings, headpieces and long pearl necklaces that will hopefully drape down to the floor à la Dorothy Zbornak. The cast — including Mulligan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Isla Fisher and up-and-coming starlet, Gemma Ward – will wear these and other period pieces inspired by the Tiffany archives. [WWD]

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, Audrey Hepburn, 1961

1. Macbook Pro  Laptop $1799.00, apple.com

2. Christian Louboutin Biana 140mm Heels $795, christianlouboutin.com

3. Glam Rock Rose Gold IP Watch $995, glamrock.com

4. Tiffany Hearts Charm & Chain $850, tiffany.com

5. Tracey Reese frock! “Adison” Dress $228, traceyreese.com

6. Beats By Dre Solo Headphones $229, beatsbydre.com

7. Nikon COOLPIX P100 Camera $399.95 shop.nikonusa.com

8.  Hermes Ex Libtis GM Notebook $225 hermes.com

9. A-morir Libertine Sunglasses $280, a-morir.com

10. Completely Bare Gift Card completelybare.com

11. Tuleste Market Bouna Fisherman Booties $375 shopbop.com

12. Burberry Leather-Detail Trench Coat $1195 neimanmarcus.com

13. MAC Cosmetics Gift Card maccosmetics.com

Thick brows. Thin frames. Cynthia Rowley $175

Go ahead, wear your sunglasses at night. Converse $59

Glow in the day. Fold in the pocket case. Burberry $250

Remade designer vintage. Yes, please. Paloma Picasso by Retrosun 160 GBP

Mr. Ford has crafted the new shape of aviators: the circle. Tom Ford $290

Yellow lenses make the world a brighter, happier place for you. Persol $360

Yellow frames make the world a brighter, happier place for everyone else. Urban Outfitters $16

Cat’s eye curves best in tortoise shell. Elizabeth and James $155

Earrings flying on the tips of chained arms – genius. House of Harlow $143

Outline jagged angles bright. Karen Walker $180

Antique feeling of traversing a desert in shades. Diane Von Furstenberg $165

Bright gold and dark green fusion swoop gracefully. Dolce and Gabbana $190

Cat’s eye dipped tip. Alexander Wang $325

Octagon. Stop. Clear. Go. Charles Anastase X Linda Farrow $355

Iridescent Cyclops shades have got you covered. Cheap Monday $30

Vintage round looks best ombré. Fill in the lens at SpexClub $58

Aviator shape, jetting in neon. Carrera $150

If you can get these Tiffany sunglasses, you already see the world through rose colored shades. Tiffany & Co coming soon

Frameless frames with Cleopatra bling. Versace coming soon

Started with eyebrows, ending with eyebrows. Off the chain, full circle. Laura Kranitz $54

*I discovered my pair in a thrift store in Ohio, and I found them on Karmaloop today. I felt fabulous in these cat’s eyes and I highly recommend you try them, too.

1. Spying on your man in church. You never know when pulling a Carrie Bradshaw and spying on your own Mister Big is going to take you into God’s house. Make sure you’re prepared with wrist gloves and a Sunday hat that will knock his mother off her pew. For a colorful, sophisticated look, try Linea Large Brim Spikey Feather Hat, Nordstrom ‘Drama’ Wide Brim Straw Hat and Kaliko Bright Pink Straw Bow Hat.

2. Cruising on a doomed ship. Vacationers on the Titanic didn’t know about their impending fate, so they were all riding the fabulous high horse. But you don’t need to choose a sinking ship to look as remarkable as they because these fine boating hats will do just fine. For a more traditional look, try the Linea Stripe Bow Tilted Hat or John Lewis Women Stripe Floppy Hat with Bow. If you want a modern take for your summer boating adventures, Vans I’m on a Boat Straw Boater and Eugenia Kim Honey Striped Toyo Sun Hat are great options.

3. Shopping. A lady would never have entered Tiffany & Co. without a hat in Audrey Hepburn’s day – how slovenly! Channel your inner socialite while perusing the Goodwill by covering that risque head of yours. Either the Louis Vuitton Mink Bell-Hat, Vintage 1960 Black & White Sparkle Bow Cloche Hat or Brenda Lynn Audrey Hat will do.

4. At the doctor’s office. If anyone knows how to seduce, it’s Sophia Loren, especially when she is after a man playing hard to get. You too can feel sexy and chic getting your yearly check-up by channeling her look ala The Millionairess. These will all look fabulous with your corset: MARKET Red Floppy Hat, Brenda Lynn Milan Boater Hat, French Connection Spice Blush Floppy Hat and Nordstrom Floppy Ribbon Sun Hat.

5. Boozing. Hats, headbands, it’s all the same in casinos and speakeasies. Breaking boundaries with nonpareil style, flappers knew how to look fantastic while drinking the Devil’s elixir. Though not quite hats, these hairpieces will get you the look and the swagger. Try Colette Malouf Mesh Puff Flower Crocodile Clip, Zara 1920s Style Headband, Dorothy Perkins Brown Feather With Bead Centre Stretch Headband or Mother Plucker Red and Purple Side Feather Headband and get your drank on.

6. Mourning the loss of ruined winter shoes. It happens to us every year in the land of snow, sleet and freezing rain. We sacrifice a pair of shoes to keep our feet dry and warm. Although tragic, you can mourn your favorite defunct footwear in style by channeling superstar mob wives like Carmela Soprano, Sandra Corleone and Rosalie Aprile. Black and dramatic is the way to go with styles like these: Misaharada Valeska Hat, Comme des Garçons Bow Detail Hat and Lanvin Swarovski Crystal Pin-Embellished Straw Hat.

7. Frolicking and/or walking on water. Wouldn’t we all love to live in Mary Poppins’ wonderful world of animated fantasy? The answer is obviously yes. And although this may not be possible in a city as grimy as New York, you can still frolic about, wherever you are, in a bonnet of fantastic allure. Kokin White Rose Feathered Silk Hat, Bonnets 1870′S Bandeau Hat and Vintage Vine and Big Blossom Straw Hat will have you flying high like the whimsical Poppins herself.

Sale will be held at the Carlton Hotel (88 Madison Ave  near 28th street) :

May 7th: 10AM-8PM

May 8th: 10AM-6PM

May 9th: 10AM-6PM

Thanks NY Mag!

A strange choice of model since the caption states ‘some style is legendary,’ unless Devon Aoki has become legendary and I didn’t notice…Feel as though they should have featured Liz Taylor (wait, she’s too old) or someone of that stature.

LINKAGE: Fashion Spot

It’s one thing to see small boutiques and speciality shops crumble under the credit crunch, but Tiffany & Co., the “fancy good emporium” that has been in existence for well over 100 years, joining the failure brigade is just absurd. Yesterday, Tiffany announced that earnings fell 75.6% in the fourth quarter…that’s a bit over 25% per month! One would think that the diamonds would drop in price or the charms would go on sale, but Tiffany still refuses to lower prices! So, what now? Does Tiffany toss out her pride or suffer the recession wrath? Tiffany’s temporary solution was to convince nearly 600 employees to retire early and to close sixteen of her pearl-jewelry stores. Sorry girl, but I think it’s going to take a big sale or some sort of economic miracle for Daddy Warbucks to even consider getting his little girl a rock from Tiffany’s. Change your tune or start digging your grave. 

Thanks NY Mag!

What do designer Diane von Furstenberg, actress Susan Sarandon and model Petra Nemcova all have in common? Sure, they are all multi-millionaires in the public’s eye, but these three stars, along with several others, are teaming up in Beverly Hills to host a benefit for the Somaly Mam Foundation. 

The Somaly Mam Foundation is an organization dedicated to rescuing, providing therapy for and socially assimilating victims of the sex slave trade in Southeast Asian brothels. Founded by Cambodian activist Somaly Mam, a survivor of sexual slavery, the non-profit charity strives to achieve its ultimate vision: a world where human trafficking is non-existant.

“I’ve committed my life to fighting this horrible scourge on humanity. Seeing innocent young women and children whose lives have been forever scarred leaves no doubt that they need a champion who is willing to invest all their time and energy towards eradicating the shameful practice of human trafficking.” -Somaly Mam

Tuesday night’s fundraiser, sponsored by big names like Tiffany Co, Glamour Magazine and Ed Hardy, will help raise money and awareness for this often overlooked, yet pressing issue. Thanks to Hollywood’s fashion and film cream de la cream, we may finally have a band of champions necessary to bring us one step closer to a world without slavery! 

For more information, please visit the Somaly Mam Foundation!

VALENCIA, SPAIN - JUNE 23: Fashion model Petra Nemkova watches the first race of the 32nd America's Cup Match by Louis Vuitton on June 22, 2007 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Petra Nemkova

Russian tennis glamour girl, Maria Sharapova, has recently annouced that she has signed a new two-year partnership with Tiffany & Co.

As part of the deal, Sharapova will wear eight different pairs of earrings at the next eight Grand Slam tennis events. The first pair will debut this week at the French Open – a $1,150 18k yellow gold Elsa Peretti Wave earrings “that cut a striking profile without adding weight. ”

“Maria Sharapova is a longtime friend of Tiffany and a champion on and off the court,” said Linda Buckley, vice president, worldwide public relations. “It gives us great pleasure to accent her on-court look with earrings that epitomize both the quality of her championship play and Tiffany’s reputation for design excellence.

Along with outfitting her with jewels, Sharapova’s 1920s inspired Nike tennis dress (called the Paris dress) is also finished with Tiffany pearl buttons.

Of course with all partnerships, the earrings being worn by Sharapova will be available for sale at Tiffany’s stores worldwide in showcasings called the Tiffany for Maria Sharapova collection.

So is this just a marketing ploy to sell more Tiffany? Does she really need to wear thousands of dollars worth of jewelry on the court? Totally not necessary. I understand an ad campaign, but this is just plain stupid. What do you guys think?

Source: Sassybella