Tim Griffiths One of polo’s most prestigious matches, the Cartier Queen’s Cup, was held last Sunday at the Windsor Great Park at Guards Polo Club and celebrated the jeweller’s 31st year of polo sponsorship. The match was attended by royalty and celebrities alike, led by HM Queen Elizabeth II, who has attended and presented […]
Month: June 2015
Royal Wedding: Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist wed, the bride wearing Ida Sjöstedt
Mattias Edwall/Swedish Royal Court Saturday saw the Royal Wedding of Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist in Stockholm. The Prince, the second child of Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, and Ms Hellqvist married at the Slotskyrkan inside the Palace, in a ceremony combining traditional and fresh elements to suit the couple’s tastes. […]
The Instagrams of the top fashion labels: showing seven ways they reach us
With social media being such a big part of the world we now live in, fashion houses no longer have just magazines to sell their products. These Instagram accounts give fans an insiders’ look to the brand and what’s going on. We have chosen seven of the top fashion labels to give the different ways […]
Chivas Regal the Icon launches with Dubai tasting; on sale for US$3,500
Warren Little Chivas Regal has released its most iconic Scotch whisky yet, called, appropriately, Chivas Regal the Icon. Having released its first luxury whisky in 1909, Chivas Regal has since been known for its style, substance and exclusivity. Its latest whisky is Chivas Regal’s biggest feat yet, mixing from more than 20 different distilleries, […]
Deadly Ponies débuts men’s range with classic, refined bags
Finally after weeks of hints and sneak peeks, Deadly Ponies has released its first men’s range. For years, Deadly Ponies was known for its sleek, classic and ever-so-edgy bags that were a must for almost all women. Though these bags are arguably a unisex style, the average man needs a bit more functionality for his […]
New Zealand Eco Fashion Week launches with mayoral reception
Masanori Udagawa/Photowellington The third New Zealand Eco Fashion Week had its launch last night, hosted by the Mayor of Hutt City, Ray Wallace. The Dowse Art Centre played host to the mayoral reception. Denise Anglesey, the founder and director of the event, introduced her team, and it was apparent from the very swish launch […]
Michael Beel wins New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year with Oriental Bloom collection
Wellington-based hairdresser Michael Beel has won New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year at Sydney’s Hair Expo, thought of as the “Oscars of hairdressing” in some circles, last night. The winning collection, named Oriental Bloom, was inspired by orchids, the work of Georgia O’Keeffe and the glamour of 1930s Shanghai. Beel also wanted the collection […]
Adidas by Stella McCartney shows autumn–winter 2015–16 range, out July
In mid-July, Adidas by Stella McCartney will release their newest autumn–winter collection, celebrating Adidas and Stella McCartney’s ten years together. Adidas has always been known for its innovation in sportswear, everyday wear and collaborations, but its biggest success is with Stella McCartney. McCartney started her clothing line in 2001 with her first fashion show […]
Pro surfing champion Sally Fitzgibbons becomes the new face of Piping Hot
Via Sally Fitzgibbons Courtesy Piping Hot Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Australian fashion and lifestyle brand Piping Hot, with its surf-wear heritage, has announced Sally Fitzgibbons as its new ambassador. Fitzgibbons, the new Fiji Pro champion, will appear in the company’s upcoming marketing campaigns. She had previously been the youngest World Surfing […]
The Body Shop’s blueberry special-edition range is a perfect addition to winter
Out now, the Body Shop’s new special-edition blueberry range takes your health to a new level. With four products in this range including a shower gel, body scrub–gelée, body lotion, and their famous body butter, you’re sure to find something that you’ll like. With either real blueberry seed oil, or blueberry fruit extract, […]