Elle Macpherson to discuss the convergence of advertising and entertainment at MIPTV
Above Elle Macpherson, arguably one of the most successful supermodels-turned-businesswomen. Supermodel Elle Macpherson, Electus chairman Ben Silverman and Electus CEO Chris Grant will address MIPTV participants in Cannes on April 2, and present their new show, Fashion Star. The new TV series sees 14 undiscovered designers compete over 10 weeks, but unlike existing shows […]
Milano Moda Donna: Gucci and Alberta Ferretti, autumn–winter 2012–13
On to Milano for fashion week. With Italy nervous thanks to question marks over its economy, fashion has reflected the mood, if the black-dominant collections at Gucci and Alberta Ferretti are anything to go by. Gucci, which opened Moda di Milano for autumn–winter 2012–13, played it safe—but still beautifully—under creative director Frida Giannini. The […]
Key Kiwi events, February through June: BMW, Urbis Designday, Miss New Zealand, and Styleyou
The days may be getting shorter, there is no shortage of events in New Zealand. Jeff Gray BMW and Mini on the Hutt Road in Kaiwharawhara, Wellington will have an open day on February 25. Come on out as there’ll be face painting, children’s programmes, classic Minis, on-the-spot prizes and the latest BMW and […]
Jameson Irish Whiskey releases limited-edition bottle for St Patrick’s Day 2012
For St Patrick’s Day 2012, Jameson Irish Whiskey sees a limited-edition bottle, designed by Paul Daly. Inspired by the Celtic illustrations in the illuminated Gospel work The Book of Kells, the design has a contemporary take. Daly says the commission allowed him to explore his irish roots, calling it ‘an opportunity I couldn’t refuse’. […]
Bentley to show a more sporting Mulsanne at Genève: the Mulliner Driving Specification
Bentley will add to its Mulsanne range next month at the Salon de Genève, with the Mulliner Driving Specification model. The special edition features unique 21-inch alloy wheels, Flying B-wing vents diamond-quilted leather-trimmed cabin, and sports suspension. The Drive Dynamics Control system has an extra Sport setting to aid grip, body control and steering. […]
More from Burberry’s front row, and backstage with London Fashion Week’s models
Above Views from the front row and the finalé of the Burberry show at London Fashion Week. Maurice Luckett has filed many of his London Fashion Week photographs, which we’ve since edited, and will showcase soon. But, in the meantime, we have a few extra shots, of the Burberry front row and finalé, and a […]
London Fashion Week autumn–winter 2012–13, day 5 catwalk
Congratulations if you’ve made it through London Fashion Week watching the shows on our live streaming player—and for those of you who didn’t, we have videos from the autumn–winter 2012–13 collections of Peter Jensen, David Koma, Mary Katrantzou, Roksanda Ilincić, Holly Fulton, Dion Lee, Emilio de la Morena, Ashish, Meadham Kirchoff, Aminaka Wilmont, Tata-Naka, and […]
Nine West’s spring campaign gets on board the Twitter and Instagram bandwagon
Marcus Gaab Nine West is getting into Twitter hashtagging: the four spring 2012 trends it proposes for its advertising campaign come with suggested hashtags to complement the imagery. It has tried to get some hashtagging going with the new campaign: blogs Keiko Lynn, Honestly WTF, Saucy Glossie and Song of Style will try to […]
London Fashion Week autumn–winter 2012–13, day 4 catwalk
If you weren’t watching live on our streaming player at London Fashion Week, here are the highlights from day four: videos from Peter Pilotto, Sophie Hulme, Christopher Kane, Michael van der Ham, Mark Fast, Fred Butler, Erdem, Burberry Prorsum, Fashion East, Christian Blanken and Osman. A McQ video is not available yet. Peter Pilotto […]
L’eau de Chloé visuals, starring Camille Rowe-Pourcheresse, released ahead of March launch
Camilla Akrans Chloé has released its final visuals for its l’Eau de Chloé fragrance, modelled by Camille Rowe-Pourcheresse, 21. Accompanying the visuals is a series of behind-the-scenes photographs from the advertising shoot. Mario Sorrenti has directed the film, with still photography by Camilla Akrans. Ezra Petronio art-directed the campaign. Chloé’s description of the […]
