Yohji Yamamoto among designers in this year’s Westfield Style Pasifika
The International Designer Collection at this year’s Westfield Style Pasifika: Best of Pasifika will include one-off garments from top international fashion designers such as Yohji Yamamoto from Japan and John Rocha from Ireland. This year’s event is taking place as part of the Real New Zealand Festival during the Rugby World Cup 2011. The […]
Max Irons has Fallen (on his mind)
Kaya Scodelario is set to play Lucinda Price in the film version of Lauren Kate’s best selling novel, Fallen. Currently in pre-production, Kaya, who also plays Effy in Skins, takes on the character of Luce. Luce falls in love with an angel named Daniel, but because of an age-old curse, their love bursts into […]
Sable & Minx creates its Jewel of the Nile
In 1937, Agatha Christie released one of her most famous and notably most glamorous detective novels. Set within the confines of an art-déco boat with the infamous river Nile positioned as a stately backdrop, Christie, whose husband was an archæologist, combined her extensive knowledge of Egypt with a range of timeless, elegant and stylish […]
Good things come in two: Fudge releases Dry Conditioner
Following the launch of its now cult Dry Shampoo, the creative team behind Fudge put its creative juices into overdrive to produce and deliver its newest baby, Fudge Dry Conditioner. Fudge Dry Conditioner provides every dry shampoo fan with the perfect finishing product for immediate condition, without requiring the hard work of perfectly coiffing […]
World Made Me Do It!: the inspiration
World’s collaboration with Number One Shoes for this summer season promises to bring high fashion to the public at a practical price point. The inspiration behind the spring–summer 2011–12 collection, World Made Me Do It!, is all about the visuals of the shoes. The designers at World, Francis Hooper and Benny Castles note that […]
Brancott Estate to release Sparkling Pinot Gris in September
Wearable art will not be the only thing holding the limelight at the Brancott Estate World of Wearable Art Awards Show (WOW) 2011. Brancott Estate will be launching its first Sparking Pinot Gris, the latest edition to a growing variety of sparkling wines which already include Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc and Sparkling Pinot Noir. The […]
Auckland unveils Miranda Brown-designed flags on waterfront
The Viaduct and newly opened Wynyard Quarter in Auckland City’s harbour received an artistic makeover just in time for the opening of Wynyard Quarter on August 6 and for the Rugby World Cup in September. The Auckland City Council contracted Auckland-based fashion designer, Miranda Brown, to design a 50-piece flag installation to be displayed […]
When Jeffrey Campbell and Stolen Girlfriends’ Club unite
Jeffrey Campbell and Stolen Girlfriends’ Club are both pioneers in the world of fashion. Edgy yet wearable seems to be driving force behind their respective brands, and it works. The companies come from opposite ends of the globe, but when paired together, collaborate to create a delightfully naughty shoe collection. Stolen Girlfriends’ Club is […]
Jennifer López to return to American Idol
Newly single Jennifer López seems to be moving on from her recent split with Marc Anthony. American Idol’s executive producer, Nigel Lythgoe, confirmed to host Ryan Seacrest via a telephone interview that the sexy mother of two will be returning as part of its judging panel. The show will be going into its eleventh season. […]
Eva Longoria and Antonio Banderas host second Starlite Gala in Marbella
The second edition of the Starlite Gala took place at Marbella’s Villa Padierna Palace Hotel in Spain on August 6. Co-hosted by Eva Longoria and Antonio Banderas, the event was well attended by both Spanish and international celebrities including Paz Vega, Amaia Salamanca, Jermaine Jackson and Elisabetta Briatore. A number of prizes such as […]
