Miss France’s 33 finalists to arrive in Dijon on November 23
Sylvie Tellier, via Twitter It was unprecedented in New Zealand to see the 20 finalists in Miss Universe New Zealand 2013 being flown to Thailand for their retreat and swimwear shoot. However, one country—the one where beauty pageants remain in the public consciousness, and where the telecast gets a 40 per cent share—does this as […]
Commoners wins DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship for 2013
Although publicized at a ceremony in Auckland last night, DHL has lifted the embargo tonight to announce that Commoners has won its Fashion Export Scholarship. In a release, Jae Mills, Commoners’ designer, said, ‘The DHL export scholarship is very important to us as we see it as an opportunity to connect internationally. We are […]
Jessie J, James Arthur, Conor Maynard turn on the Oxford Street Christmas lights
Ian Gavan/Getty Images Jessie J was the headlining celebrity chosen to turn on the lights on Oxford Street, and kicked off the Christmas season in London’s West End on Tuesday at 6.22 p.m. The English singer and songwriter says it was a dream of hers to turn on the world-famous lights. ‘I always used […]
Ralph & Russo gets on to Paris spring–summer 2014 haute couture calendar
Non-French labels appearing at the haute couture shows in Paris are very rare, but Ralph & Russo has managed to get on the calendar for January 2014. The Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, the official body behind the haute couture sector in Paris, has invited Ralph & Russo to show during the spring–summer […]
Tilda Swinton celebrates 53rd birthday as MoMA honours her at benefit
Tilda Swinton celebrated her 53rd birthday at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, during its sixth annual Film Benefit cocktail hour. She is the first actress to be honoured by the benefit. Arrivals in Lucire’s video below New Zealand’s fast-rising songstress Lorde, Jessica Biel, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, Karl Lagerfeld, Karlie Kloss, […]
Venezia to limit cruise ships through Giudecca Canal—industry group calls move ‘absurd’
Paula Sweet The Italian government will begin to limit the transit of cruise ships through the Giudecca Canal to the Piazza San Marco in Venezia, commencing next January. Large cruise ships will be limited through the Canal and the largest, exceeding 96,000 gross tonnes, will be prohibited from November 2014. The number of […]
Blak, Commoner, Meadowlark compete for DHL Express export prize
From top Teresa Hodges of Black. Jae Mills of Commoner. Meadowlark’s Greg Fromont and Claire Hammon. Blak, Commoners and Meadowlark are competing for the DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship, judged by Margi Robertson (Nom D), John Kelly (Max Fashions), Megan Wildermoth (DHL) and Paul Blomfield (FINZ). The winner will receive NZ$10,000 worth of international […]
Pandora launches Essence Collection of fine jewellery
Pandora has launched its Essence Collection, featuring a range fine jewellery. Australian music video director Kinga Burza serves as the campaign’s spokeswoman and the brand’s ambassador. The collection will be available at Pandora’s Concept Stores in select markets. The Pandora Essence Collection features a slender sterling silver bracelet with a range of 24 […]
Steven Tyler, Anne V, Philip Kirkorov, Carol Alt among judges for Miss Universe 2013
Neil Gussey Above Miss Universe New Zealand 2013 Holly Michelle Cassidy, currently competing in Russia for the Miss Universe title. Miss Universe has announced the judging panel for the 2013 final on November 9. Steven Tyler, Chef Nobu, Tara Lipinski, Carol Alt, Anne V, Farouk Shami, Italo Fontana and Philip Kirkorov form the eight […]
Chanel’s new flagship boutique in Melbourne, with limited-edition handbag commemorating opening
Chanel has opened a new Melbourne flagship boutique at 140 Flinders Lane, replacing an earlier location. The new 620 m² boutique features a full Chanel range of ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, accessories, fine jewellery, watches and fragrance. A limited-edition Boy Chanel handbag has been especially created by Karl Lagerfeld to commemorate the opening. It […]
