Ad Nauseam: ‘It’s Lacroix Sweetie!’ and Why I Love Luxe Advertising

This week I’m in “screw the recession” mode and will be focusing on advertisements for luxury products. I’m talking high fashion, fragrances and expensive cars people; the stuff you know you should be able to turn your ethically-principled eco-conscious back on, but boy isn’t that quality stitching on the lining of that Prada handbag? *Drools* Now, never in a million years do I believe I’ll be able to afford a Prada handbag (and I’d much prefer a Balenciaga one, to be frank) but that doesn’t mean I’m not the target market for Prada. They’ll inevitably get a sixty euro fragrance purchase out of me at some point in my life so it’s still important for the company to talk to me, one of the plebian masses, as well as the monied, designer-clad elite. In fact many of the worlds biggest fashion houses are kept afloat by profits from fragrance, accessory … There’s more

Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby

Ruby Couture, returns to Dublin at the Mansion House from 24th to 27th September. With labels such as Prada, Gucci, Balenciaga, Chloe, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen on sale at a discount of 80% I am already making space in my wardrobe. The range is up-to-date, including current Autumn Winter stock. The event opens with a VIP Exclusive Viewing at 6pm, Thursday, 24th September and opens to the public at 7.30 Friday, 25th through to Sunday 27th. The stock will be replenished daily to ensure a complete collection for all shoppers. To top it all off there is no entrance fee! Opening Hours: Thursday 24th Sept: 6pm: Exclusive Viewing (VIP Invite Only) 7.30 – 9.30pm (Open to all) Friday 25th September: 10am – 9pm Saturday 26th September: 10am – 6pm Sunday 27th September: 11am – 6pm