Sean Kelly, Lucilla Gray, Soontariya Utto stand out among Massey's 2013 graduates

Sean Kelly, Lucilla Gray, Soontariya Utto stand out among Massey’s 2013 graduates

November 26, 2013/5.16

Through a sea of black-and-white and sheer chiffon came three stand-outs at the 2013 Massey graduate show, Launch. Sean Kelly’s desert-island-themed collection really stood out, as did the closing designers, Lucilla Gray and her crisp neoprene collection, and Soontariya Utto, with her refined, elegant gowns. Matthew Beveridge/Matthew Beveridge Photography Kelly’s collection, inspired by an […]

Video: Taylor Swift and Katy Perry in fashion on the 2013 American Music Awards’ red carpet

November 25, 2013/13.09

Looks like Lucire was on the pulse of the Zeitgeist again by talking about Taylor Swift in our latest print issue. The singer took home four awards at the 2013 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday: she was named Artist of the Year, Favourite Female Country Artist and Favourite […]

Miss France 2014 contestants arrive in Dijon, leading up to December 7 ﬁnal

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Sylvie Tellier, via Twitter Above Miss France CEO Sylvie Tellier at the mayoral reception at the Palais des Ducs. After touring Sri Lanka, the 33 Miss France 2014 contestants arrived in Dijon after a 30-hour flight on Saturday. The final will be held at the Zénith at Dijon on December 7. The interest from […]

GBK and the gifts that keep on giving, at the American Music Awards’ suite

November 24, 2013/11.17

Above Joyce Giraud de Ohoven. Below left Carly Steel. As the winter season descends on Los Angeles, celebrities and their handlers can count on cooler temperatures (with global climate change) as well as award show-related events that start with the American Music Awards, climax with the Academy Awards in March and cover every aspect of […]

Church Road’s Chris Scott is New Zealand Winemaker of the Year 2013

November 23, 2013/12.05

The New Zealand Winemaker of the Year was announced earlier this week as being Hawke’s Bay winemaker, Chris Scott. Scott took out the esteemed prize given by Winestate magazine. He boasts a passion for chardonnay and red-blend winemaking, and with the support of a distinguished team behind him, he has been crafting award-winning Church Road […]

Pirelli releases Helmut Newton-photographed calendar for 2014

November 22, 2013/12.55

Helmut Newton It was a pleasant surprise last year when we learned that our own Summer Rayne Oakes modelled for the 2013 Pirelli calendar, photographed by Steve McCurry. Released today, this year’s Pirelli calendar, its 50th anniversary publication, is an even bigger surprise: it is the work of the late Helmut Newton, shot for the […]

Lana Del Rey’s 30-minute ﬁlm, Tropico, débuts December 5

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Lana Del Rey will début a 30-minute film, Tropico, on Vevo on December 5, which stars the singer as the Biblical Eve. It is a three-part story on ‘sin and redemption’, beginning in the Garden of Eden and ends in modern-day Los Angeles, says Interscope Records, which is behind the release. It will feature […]

Video: L’Wren Scott collaborates with Banana Republic—Mick Jagger, Kesha, Jaimie Alexander, Christina Hendricks at launch

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Fans of L’Wren Scott will be overjoyed to hear that her new collaboration with Banana Republic has resulted in more affordable versions of her exquisite designs. This collaboration is the first Scott has done with a mainstream fashion retailer. The L’Wren Scott label boasts high-end designs loved by celebrities such as Michelle Obama and […]

Video: Irina Shayk poses for 7 Hollywood’s winter 2013–14 issue

November 21, 2013/11.34

Alix Malka Model and Wag Irina Shayk, who dates Cristiano Ronaldo, appears in a shoot by Alix Malka for the latest issue of 7 Hollywood magazine. The ‘Fantasy’ issue for winter 2013–14 also features Laetitia Casta, Karl Lagerfeld, Carine Roitfeld, Jared Leto, Elle Fanning and Courtney Love. The bi-annual magazine has an avant-garde […]

Miranda Kerr, Simon Cowell, David Gandy, Andra Day, Jodie Kidd attend Jaguar F-type launch

November 20, 2013/10.50

Neilson Barnard As with the fourth-generation Mini earlier this week, Jaguar was keen to get the celebrity set seen with its new F-type coupé as it had its launch in Los Angeles. On the eve of the Auto Show, Jaguar held a VIP event at Raleigh Studios, Playa Vista, with guests including Miranda Kerr, […]