Deckers launches another lawsuit over Ugg trade mark
On December 7, Deckers Outdoor Corp. filed suit in the US District Court in the Central District of California against Emu Australia, Inc. and Emu (Aus.) Pty. Ltd., claiming infringement over the Ugg Australia trade mark. Emu has this week issued a statement in response to the lawsuit, claiming that in Australia, Ugg has […]
Gok Wan returns to TV with new show on January 18
Gok’s Roadshow will première on Channel 4 on January 18, with a six-part series. Stylist and author Gok Wan (whose autobiography, Through Thick and Thin [left], recently hit bookshelves) will ‘take over an entire town with his pop-up catwalk,’ says the production company, Remarkable Television, part of Endemol. ‘He’ll be treating the local community […]
The Jojoba Company to launch natural skin care range in New Zealand
The Jojoba Company’s natural skin care range, based on pure Australian jojoba, will be released through pharmacies in New Zealand in February. Pure Golden Jojoba, the hero product of the range, is said to nourish and moisturize skin ‘remarkably close to our body’s naturally produced sebum that skin instantly accepts and absorbs it,’ according […]
Deborah Sweeney introduces children’s range
Deborah Sweeney has just launched a new collection, this time for the little girls and boys in your life. Little Sweeney is designed for the young fashionista. There is everything from adorable little leopard print bow dresses, cute rompers, printed T-shirts with owls, squirrels and other woodland creatures, to leggings and jeans. They […]
US–New Zealand couple wins Michael Hill’s Ultimate Engagement Ring competition
Michael Hill Jeweller‘s international competition, ‘The Ultimate Engagement Ring: Search for the World’s Best Couple’, has found its winner: Shariyah and Cameron Morris of New Zealand. The Morrises have received their prize, a 22 ct princess-cut diamond ring, from TV celebrity Kim Kardashian and jeweller Michael Hill at Lavo Restaurant on East 58th Street […]
Burlesque premières in UK; Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kristen Bell interviewed
There seems to be a burlesque theme this month. There’s the big-budget Sony Pictures release, Burlesque, starring Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane, Cam Gigandet, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci, and directed by Steve Antin. Meanwhile, Tournée, directed by Mathieu Amalric (best known for his acting stints in Le scaphandre et le papillon and Quantum […]
Ford previews 2011 Territory with official illustration
While we get ready to announce our Car to Be Seen in for 2011, Ford has released a surprise drawing for the next Territory SUV. This was an SUV we were prepared to hate in the early 2000s, till we got behind the wheel of the very earliest models in 2004. And we instantly […]
KMS California launches Solperfection for southern summer hair
For the southern summer, KMS California is releasing its Solperfection sun care and after-sun care range, to protect and repair hair from the effects of the sun. The range features antioxidants and active hydration, with what KMS California calls its ‘inside out perfecting system’ (IOPS) with grapefruit and thyme, UV filters, antioxidants and active hydrating […]
Barkers, Flying Nun collaborate on T-shirts commemorating classic Kiwi artists
Barkers and record label Flying Nun have collaborated on a range of T-shirts, featuring the sleeve images from four of the label’s famed artists’ releases. Barkers is also re-releasing the Flying Nun “fuzzy logo” T. The four limited-edition T-shirts feature images from the 3Ds, the Bats, the Clean and Gordons. Each T-shirt comes […]
Mario Testino photographs Prince William and Kate Middleton in official portraits
Mario Testino Mario Testino has photographed HRH Prince William and his fiancée Kate Middleton in their official engagement portraits. Testino was a personal friend of the Prince’s mother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and considered to be one of her favourite photographers. It was Prince William who made the request of Testino, […]
