McLaren releases MP4-12C Spider—with nearly identical performance figures to coupé
McLaren has released a convertible version of its MP4-12C sports car, the 12C Spider. Like the standard model, it features a MonoCell chassis and an extensive use of carbonfibre. The new Spider develops 625 PS from its twin-turbo V8 and has a unique RHT folding roof system that can be operated on the move […]
Beauty news: YBF is back on QVC; OPI launches German-inspired nail colours
In the UK, YBF Beauty is back on QVC after a few years off. It hits screens shortly (2 and 9 p.m. today, then 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. tomorrow, July 4). YBF was a huge hit when it was last on the network, and is expected to be again. YBF was founded by […]
One name that should be on everyone’s lips when it comes to new and exciting jewellery is Nina Gordon, creator of Flash Jewellery, established in 2009. Having already been named one of the top 20 young and emerging design talents in British Vogue, Gordon’s pieces are already garnering her much praise and attention back here […]
Acclaimed car designer, Sergio Pininfarina, dies aged 85
The celebrated automotive designer, Sergio Pininfarina, whose name graced some of the most memorable Ferraris and other cars, died last night in Torino. He was 85. Pininfarina was the second generation of the family in automotive design, the son of founder Battista ‘Pinin’ Farina. Sergio Farina was born in Torino on September 8, […]
Eighteen finalists head into Wella Professionals Trend Vision Award’s New Zealand nationals
Top Entry from Kate Nielson, Protégé Hairdressing, Wanganui. Above From Kaleb Pritchard, Blaze, Auckland. Eighteen finalists are in the running to represent New Zealand at the Wella Professionals Trend Vision Award 2012 in Madrid, Spain in October. A national final will be held on September 17 in Auckland, with the finalists competing in the […]
Katy Perry has landed in Australia to promote her new documentary film, Part of Me. She donned a gold strapless dress at the Sydney première, as shown below in the ITN video. Meanwhile, Sir Elton John and the surviving members of Queen, as well as American Idol winner Adam Lambert, are in Kyiv, Ukraine […]
If you grew up in the ’80s, were female and discovered you liked ’70s progressive rock act Yes, chances are it was because of Trevor Rabin, the virtuoso guitar player who suddenly made it cool for everybody outside the band’s original white male audience to attend the shows and play the songs and their videos […]
