Alexander McQueen inquest adjourns
The inquest into Lee McQueen’s death, which opened today at Westminster Coroner’s Court, has found that the 40-year-old designer had hanged himself in his wardrobe. McQueen had died of asphyxia and hanging, according to a post mortem, and had left a suicide note. Det Insp Paul Armstrong told the coroner, Dr Paul Knapman, […]
Martin Scorsese to direct Chanel ads, starring Gaspard Ulliel
Martin Scorsese must be in the fashion Zeitgeist. After appearing in news about Giorgio Armani and its support for his film Shutter Island, we have received word that the Academy Award-winning director will direct the broadcast advertising campaign for Chanel’s new men’s fragrance. The campaign will star French actor Gaspard Ulliel. The campaign breaks […]
Queensland Art Gallery to present Hats: an Anthology by Stephen Jones
Peter Ashworth/www.ashworth-photos.com Above Milliner Stephen Jones in 2008 (image from the Victoria & Albert Museum). The Queensland Art Gallery will present an exclusive-to-Australia exhibition, Hats: an Anthology by Stephen Jones, a collaboration between the Victoria & Albert Museum and milliner Stephen Jones, from March 27 to June 27, 2010. The exhibition features over 250 […]
Giorgio Armani dresses di Caprio, Scorsese for Shutter Island premières
Giorgio Armani has dressed Martin Scorsese and Leonardo di Caprio for the première of Shutter Island at the Berlinale, the 60th Berlin International Film Festival, the company has announced. The company is a key sponsor of the New York première of the movie, with Armani’s niece, Roberta Armani, attending. The cocktail party for […]
Alexander McQueen commits suicide on eve of mother’s funeral
Designer Lee McQueen, better known by his label’s name of Alexander McQueen, has been found dead at his home, a victim of suicide. McQueen, 40, had found it difficult to come to terms with his mother’s passing on February 2. Her funeral was scheduled to take place tomorrow. His Twitter postings reflected his […]
Porsche to show hybrid at Salon de Genève
A Porsche hybrid? That’s exactly what the Stuttgart manufacturer is planning to launch on March 4 at the Salon de Genève: a hybrid version of its 911 GT3. Dubbed the 911 GT3 R Hybrid, the car was developed for racing. The electrical front axle drive has two electric motors developing 60 kW each, supplementing […]
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue models head to Las Vegas
Considering the media attention surrounding Brooklyn Decker and her 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover, Las Vegas’s move to arrange for 11 of its models to appear seems very prudent. The 11 women are there for a three-day programme, which includes photo ops, events and signing copies of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Below […]
MAC unveils latest Viva Glam campaign, with Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper
MAC has unveiled its latest Viva Glam campaign, featuring Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper. Proceeds from the sale of its Viva Glam VII lipsticks will benefit the MAC Aids Fund. The spring 2010 edition sees two new lipstick shades, with a light coral red lustre bearing Lauper’s name and a light blue–pink lustre with […]
It’s NYFW’s last time at Bryant Park
Looks like it’s finally farewell to New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park, something that we’ve heard mooted for years. The spring 2011 shows will be at Lincoln Center. The Daily Front Row is doing a commemorative issue (above) to say au revoir to the venue, which has been the home to every New […]
Audi releases first official video of A1
Audi has released its first official video, along with accompanying photographs, of its A1 model, to début at next month’s Salon de Genève car show. The emphasis of the new model is on quality, which Audi says its young buyers want in a compact package. The A1 model is aimed squarely at the BMW […]
