In brief: Gizem Emre for L’OrĂ©al Paris; Tania Dawson for Bikinis by Shek; Hilde Osland for Lounge Intimates
Above, from top: Gizem Emre for L’OrĂ©al Paris. Tania Dawson in a bikini by Shek. Hilde Osland models Lounge Intimates.
We donât often hear of regional spokeswomen for some of the global brands, but we happened upon German actress Gizem Emreâs announcement that she is a LâOrĂ©al Paris ambassador, a brand that she says has been with her since childhood. In her campaign, she appears in the âWorth It Clubâ, alongside Lena Lademann, Caroline Daur and Lou Beyer, and together they want to âshow how important it is to inspire, motivate and support other women.â
Emre, 25, plays Dana in the long-running police drama Alarm fĂŒr Cobra 11: die Autobahnpolizei.
Meanwhile, it pays to have friends with followers: Shekinah delos Santosâs bikini brand, Bikinis by Shek, was able to call on Miss Universe New Zealand 2016 Tania Dawson to help model one of her designs, and promote it on Instagram (@tpdgurl). Delos Santosâs bikinis are made by hand, and are sustainableâfind out more at shek.com.au.
The pair met through the Miss Universe New Zealand pageant and have a shared Pinoy heritage.
In a similar vein, singer Hilde Osland, currently 28 weeks pregnant, continues to model on her Instagram to her 3·7 million followers, with Lounge Intimates being the lucky party with its Willow design, in time for Valentineâs Day. The company promises âhuge surprisesâ with the annual event on its Instagram, @loungeintimates.