This international group of women, looking good all over the world.

Vanity Fair magazine just released their International Best Dressed list and its not all celebrities (that may or may not actually dress themselves). In the image above you see actress Tilda Swinton and Sarah Jessica Parker who made the list, but also you’ll find Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, Barack Obama’s wife Michelle as well as Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton (pictured above) making the list as well.

Click here to see a slideshow of the winners and if you are interested you can also cast your vote in their Reader’s Poll. Hey, we should do something like that too, eh?

Rich people need their LV, no matter what kind of market we’re in.

It’s interesting to see that the luxury brand market isn’t all that touched by the global economy slowdown, oil prices, mortgage problems, the pollution from China. LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA group announced an actual increase in sales in their interim reports, and its rising in part thanks to us in Hong Kong and in China:

Net income climbed 7 percent to 891 million euros ($1.4 billion) from 834 million euros a year earlier, the Paris-based company said today. That surpassed the 857 million-euro median estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Chairman Bernard Arnault confirmed the company’s forecast for a “tangible increase in results this year” and said he would increase prices further in the U.S. and Japan.

Revenue is rising between 20 percent and 30 percent in Asia outside Japan, according to Armando Branchini of Milan-based consultancy Interbrand, making LVMH less vulnerable to slowing U.S. and European economies and gains by the euro. Bags co- designed for Louis Vuitton, LVMH’s top-earning brand, by designer Marc Jacobs and U.S. artist Richard Price fueled demand.

So, we guess even with our markets down this week, it still hasn’t and probably won’t affect our shopping habits. Read more of the story from Bloomberg here.

First duet for Bond film will find “Another Way to Die” in November.

Jack White of the White Stripes and Alicia Keys have just recorded the theme song for the 22nd James Bond movie hitting Hong Kong in November. The film is called “Quantum of Solace,” but we guess that would make for a lousy chorus, so they opted for the more Bond-ian sounding “Another Way to Die!”

It was down to Amy Winehouse, Duffy and Leona Lewis - who the last two would have been good seeing they are UK based, which we kind of thought was the prerequisite in the old days, but then again a Top 40 hit always works wonders for the films box office visibility, so there you go.

If you haven’t seen it yet, the trailer is below:

Here is the rundown for Hong Kong’s big fashion extravaganza.

It has returned! Get ready for the MasterCard Luxury Week Hong Kong 2008, to be held August 26-30 at The Four Seasons Hotel in Central, Hong Kong.

MasterCard Fashion Ambassador Denise Keller added some extra glamour to the media launch, with the help of local super models Lisa S and Ana R. providing a sneak peek at the Fall/Winter 2008 collections that will be featured in the some of the participants’ runway shows of including BCBGMAXARIA, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs and Donna Karen.

The schedule includes 14 runway shows over five days with state-of-the-art custom built venue featuring a reception/hospitality area and collection show room boasts a 26-metre long runway and a capacity of 420 seats for each show.

This is the big show for Hong Kong and we’ve planned to cover it live this year so stay tuned to Butterboom as we bring you photos, videos and live-blogging from the show floor later in August. Enjoy a slideshow of the press event that was held yesterday at The Four Seasons:

New Italian designer retail distribution shop opens in Hong Kong.

Plus It is a new retail shop (apparently not a ‘big girls’ store), from the Fairton group, that is dedicated to Italian name brand apparel - and its just opened at Elements mall at shop number 1033.

This will be the place to find Just Cavelli , Galliano , Costume National , Gianfranco Ferre and Exte in Hong Kong. Fairton VIP’s are invited to enjoy a 25% discount during the first 2 weeks.

How will Eva help Calvin sell all those bras?

Calvin Klein Underwear has hooked up with Eva Mendes (the sexiest Cuban-American actress in numerous movies from 2 Fast 2 Furious, Ghost Rider to this Christmas’ The Spirit) for their new comfort bra line. These sexy ads were done back in March and are ready to be unleashed around the world. See the whole group of them here.

Does that mean Calvin Klein will take down those Djimon Hounsou that has all the old ladies in Hong Kong complaining ?

Elusive yet timeless scent launches in September from Prada.

Prada ’s newest scent - Infusion d’Iris -  set to launch in Hong Kong in September will be available in Parfum de Sac, the sleek refillable purse spray.

Both a must-have accessory and a convenient scent spray, the Parfum de Sac features an elegant chain and snap clip that attaches to bags or belt carriers. The Parfum de Sac is accompanied by three 10ml refills and is also available in other Prada Eau de Parfum scents: Intense, Classic and Tendre . Retail price : HK$625

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The best damn tour hits The Venetian Macao for 1-night only.

Avril Lavigne returns for another show in our area on September 26th - this time in Macau at The Venetian’s Cotai Strip Cotai Arena. She either loves it here, or the fans really do show up in droves to support her.

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster and from The Venetian direct.