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Porsche launches Panamera at Laguna Seca

August 19, 2009/13.22

Porsche launched its Panamera four-door grand tourer at Laguna Seca, at the 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races held between August 14 and 16. While the event typically sees classics—450 racers turned up, of which 145 were Porsches—the German marque brought new Panameras, along with four exhibits from the Porsche Museum. As the videos below […]

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Presenting eight Miss Universe 2009 contestants, on video

August 15, 2009/5.55

While we’re on the subject of Miss Universe 2009 in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, we did manage to get video of some of the contestants. And rather than be accused of being biased toward our head-office country all the time, here are videos of other contestants, namely: Ada Aimée de la Cruz, Miss Dominican […]

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Miss Universe ’09 contestants are enjoying the Bahamas

/5.31

The contestants at Miss Universe are having a great time in the Bahamas, and the fun is not restricted to Atlantis on Paradise Island. Below, the contestants are having fun on Atlantis, and visiting Bimini, Exuma and Grand Bahama Island. The telecast is on August 23 at 9 p.m. EDT, and will be shown live […]

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BMW releases luxury hybrid

August 13, 2009/1.30

While Lexus has had a large, luxury car with a hybrid powertrain out for a while, BMW has caught up with its new 7-series. The BMW ActiveHybrid technology features a synchronous electric motor, a lithium-ion battery, and the power electronics required for the high-voltage on-board network. There’s still a turbocharged V8 under the bonnet, producing […]

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Lucire’s Samantha Hannah and Jack Yan speak at Section Zero workshop

August 11, 2009/11.51

At the end of July, Lucire fashion editor Samantha Hannah and publisher Jack Yan spoke at the Section Zero Models’ workshop. Colin Mathura-Jeffree made the trip down from Auckland, and designer Robyn Mathieson was another guest of honour at the event. The below video was put together by Ben Forman. You may also like News […]

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Vote for Katie at Miss Universe ’09

August 9, 2009/13.32

Miss New Zealand Katie Taylor wearing a swimsuit by BSC Swimwear Thailand. (Photo from Miss Universe LP, LLLP) The shots of Miss Universe New Zealand 2009, Katie Taylor, are probably the best I’ve ever seen of her—and I’m pretty sure that Katie herself is thrilled with them, too. My lips are sealed on some of […]

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Branding New Zealand: a discussion

/13.17

[Cross-posted] I had a very productive time in Christ­church, especially at The Future of Fashion II confer­ence organ­ized by Fashion Industry New Zealand (FINZ). It was also wonder­ful to connect to the folks at CPIT there.    One question that arose after my presentation (which can be found in written form on this site) was […]

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Erin Wasson x RVCA to show at Bryant Park

August 8, 2009/12.50

Erin Wasson x RVCA will show its spring–summer 2010 collection at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tents at Bryant Park, according to the company. The show will take place Friday, September 11 at 8 p.m., and marks the début of Erin Wasson x RVCA on the runway.    Wasson says she is ‘humbled and honoured’ about […]

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London Fashion Week announces second venue

August 6, 2009/15.08

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced a second venue as part of London Fashion Week this September. The new venue is located at 180 The Strand, just moments from Somerset House. It provides a contrasting modern backdrop for designers, showrooms, bar, café and installations. This additional venue builds on last season’s successful concept of […]

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Good luck, Katie

August 2, 2009/14.23

Photographed by Angela Scott We’ve received word from Miss New Zealand 2009 Katie Taylor that she is safely on the plane to Miss Universe, after getting an upgrade on Air New Zealand. And she’s armed with some new clothes and accessories from Natalie Chan. We wish Katie all the best as she represents New Zealand […]

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