New York’s fashion-filled evening: Stella McCartney at the ballet, to Oscar de la Renta singing
Copyright ©Paul Kolnik, courtesy New York City Ballet On September 22, New York City was filled with celebration. Ocean’s Kingdom, a new ballet composed by Sir Paul McCartney, who worked alongside choreographer Peter Martins and the New York City Ballet, débuted at Lincoln Center. Another one of the show’s “wow” factors included the costumes […]
Sneak peek: Miss New Zealand, Priyani Puketapu, getting fitted for her gowns
As Miss Universe New Zealand 2011 Priyani Puketapu gets ready to wow the audience at the Miss Universe finals in São Paulo, Brazil, it’s hard to believe that a month ago she was in Wellington getting fitted for her evening gown and national costume. These exclusive photographs show Priyani and designer Shika Braddock, of […]
Brit Mary Wing To takes home World of Wearable Art Supreme Award—our full report
Top Hylonome by Mary Wing To (United Kingdom), the Supreme Winner at the Brancott Estate World of Wearable Art 2011 show. Above Runner-up, Hide in My Bone Shadow, by Marjolein van der Wal (Netherlands). Walking into the TSB Arena in Wellington, I had no idea what to expect for the Brancott Estate World of Wearable […]
Burberry has revealed more of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s campaign for Burberry Body, initially previewed by the brand in July with a five-second video and imagery. The campaign has been shot in London by Mario Testino, with the print and TV campaigns created under the direction of Burberry chief creative officer Christopher Bailey. Says Bailey […]
NBC opens voting for Miss Universe semi-finals
Andrew Bignall Above Priyani Puketapu, Miss New Zealand 2011, in her latest shoot by Andrew Bignall, prior to her departure to São Paulo, Brazil. As the Miss Universe pageant in Brazil approaches, NBC and Miss Universe have paired up to allow fans to be able to vote for and support their favourite contestant. Open to […]
Absolut Vodka and New Zealand Fashion Week 2011: a sinfully enjoyable pairing
Absolut Vodka has, throughout the years, partnered with leading names in the fashion industry to create a variety of unique works of art. This year at the New Zealand Fashion Week 2011 will be no different as the company has announced its continuing support of the event as well as of three leading Kiwi designers […]
Kathryn Wilson opens doors to 3,000 guests for her Fashion Week show
On Friday, September 2, Kathryn Wilson will be showing for the second time at the 2011 New Zealand Fashion Week. Unlike last year’s début where 1,000 guests from the fashion industry were invited as a thank-you for their support, this time around the doors are open to 3,000 shoe-obsessed members of the public to view […]
Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford talk about Cowboys & Aliens
Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford offer comments on their new film, Cowboys & Aliens, in ITN’s newest video below. James Bond actor Craig says he had harboured a secret desire to play a cowboy. Craig says he was pleasantly surprised to find comedic elements, when he first saw the script, while attempting to […]
BMW showcases its i3 and i8 models in concept form
BMW has officially shown its i3 and i8, in concept form, today. The company had already previewed both cars in some form: the i3 as a sketch when the sub-brand was first revealed, and eagle-eyed viewers will have caught the i8 in the trailer for the Tom Cruise movie, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. The […]
Amy Winehouse’s funeral held in north London
Amy Winehouse’s funeral has taken place at the Edgwarebury Cemetery in north London, with a cremation at Golders Green afterwards. In attendance were celebrities including Kelly Osbourne and Mark Ronson. Mitch Winehouse, the late singer’s father, gave the eulogy, which included childhood stories and stating that his daughter had been happy in the days […]
