It’s no secret that the infamous Academy of Art University (AAU) in San Francisco has birthed extremely successful and refined talent; the success of AAU graduates range from students who have showcased their designs on Project Runway to New York Fashion Week. So, it wasn’t a surprise when I came across the name Yana Galbshtein, […]
Cheryl Cole’s album cover shown; song contains references to Ashley
Polydor Records Artwork for Cheryl Cole’s new album, Messy Little Raindrops, has been publicly shown by Polydor. Cole wears a bright off-the-shoulder dress and five-inch Christian Louboutin shoes. The album was mostly recorded in Los Angeles when Cole was recuperating from malaria and spending time with her friend Derek Hough. She has collaborated […]
French lingerie: labels worth the hunt
Peau-Éthique French label Peau-Éthique has introduced an organic lingerie line with a 1960s’ inspiration. Pop art and dots make a pointed statement about the decade that influences modern style the most; while finishing features laces, braids and satin knots. Black and fuchsia are the dominant colours, with electric purple dots as a complement. Panties, boxers, […]
Ralph Lauren, Luxe Boutique open online stores in UK
This was the sort of news item that would come in via the press release wires and be easily missed: ‘Polo Ralph Lauren will further extend its e-commerce reach with the launch of Ralphlauren.com in the United Kingdom this October.’ It’s taken 10 years for the ecommerce site to cross the Pond, with the […]
Linden Leaves’ Rugby Soap helps Movember
We picked up one of Linden Leaves’ men’s soaps not too long ago and thought very highly of it. Tying in to mood of the moment, the company has released its Rugby Soap on a Rope to support Movember, the campaign where men grow moustaches to support men’s health. The triple-milled vegetable soap is […]
Steppe by steppe with Jane Iredale
Jane Iredale has launched the Eye Steppes personalized eye-shadow compacts. There are five shades in the three compacts, which are meant to cover most wearers’ needs. Each compact is designed to suit brown, green or blue eyes and has been colour-coordinated by the company, while the eye shadows themselves are crease-proof, long-wearing, hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested. […]
Holly Budge to launch jewellery collection inspired by Christchurch ’quake
Christchurch, New Zealand jeweller and extreme adventurer Holly Budge will launch on October 21 a collection inspired by the September 4 earthquake that struck her city, called the 7.1 collection. The collection is named after the scale of the tremor that literally shook Christchurch and the Canterbury region last month. A portion of […]
Eva Longoria-Parker to host 2010 MTV EMAs
Eva Longoria-Parker will host the 2010 MTV EMAs in Caja Magica, Madrid. The show will be broadcast in New Zealand on November 8, 7.30 p.m. Kings of Leon, Ke$ha, Kid Rock, Katy Perry and Linkin Park are among the acts lined up at the EMAs. An MTV release says Longoria-Parker follows in the […]
More limited editions from Frédérique Constant and Alessandra Gucci
This appeals to us on several fronts: Frédérique Constant SA of Genève has produced two limited-edition watches to celebrate the 2010 Austin–Healey Motor Challenge featuring a hand polished, 43 mm case diameter in either 18 ct plated rose gold (A$3,999) or stainless steel (A$3,790), automatic chronograph movement, leather strap and sapphire crystal. They are individually […]
Behind the scenes at Huffer autumn–winter ’11
Our international fashion week coverage is continuing. And following on from the shots we got backstage at Stolen Girlfriends’ Club by Petrece Rhodes are some from Huffer’s autumn–winter 2011 show at New Zealand Fashion Week. These also illustrate the work of Greg Murrell of Ryder Salon and his team for KMS California. You may also […]
