Renault launches Laguna 3 ad campaign with Eric Cantona
Renault has launched a campaign for the Laguna 3 with former Manchester United football player Eric Cantona, using humour and targeting the internet as well as conventional media. Called Le rencontre (The Encounter), the commercial is irreverent but manages to show the Laguna in a quality light. The campaign breaks today in France […]
Naomi Campbell, Vikram Chatwal host benefit for Mumbai victims
Supermodel Naomi Campbell (left) and hotelier Vikram Chatwal will hold a Fashion for Relief benefit, called Mai Mumbai, for the victims of the November 26, 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai during Lakme Fashion Week, announced event organizer IMG Friday. The benefit is scheduled for March 28, with proceeds to Citizens for Justice and Peace […]
Supermodel Elle Macpherson cast in CW’s Beautiful Life
Above: Elle Macpherson in one of her earlier roles, in the 2001 mini-series A Girl Thing, with Kate Capshaw. Supermodel Elle Macpherson will play the head of a modelling agency and a former 1980s model in the pilot of the CW’s new drama, Beautiful Life. Macpherson will have a recurring role in the new […]
Lucire TV: Mini John Cooper Works tested
Yes, we know the title card needs a bit of tweaking, but Steve, our video editor–producer, is stuck in jury duty. But do enjoy our Mini John Cooper Works road test—you can catch the same in the next print edition and online here later today. Our photographs for the article, by Tanya Sooksombatisatian, were wonderful—we’ve […]
Audi to celebrate centenary at Goodwood
The company which is now Audi was founded in 1909 by August Horch, and its centenary will be celebrated at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. As the ‘featured marque’ at the event, those attending will see historical Audi models, including the famous Auto Union C and D Type racers, and the rally-conquering Audi […]
The search for the next Miss Sweden has begun
The search for the next Miss Sweden has begun. My own affiliation with this pageant—Fröken Sverige to use its name in its native language—began six years ago, and I am happy to say this year I will be far more involved. I will let the publicity machine talk about my role in due course. […]
Elizabeth Banks, Eva Longoria Parker and Beyoncé Knowles on their latest L’Oréal Paris ad
Here’s footage from L’Oréal Paris on its latest TVC, starring Elizabeth Banks, and long-time spokeswomen Eva Longoria Parker and Beyoncé Knowles. We have sound bites from the celebrities, clips from the B-roll and the True Match TVC itself. Elizabeth Banks Eva Longoria Parker Beyoncé Knowles The B-roll L’Oréal Paris TrueMatch clip You may also like […]
‘I’m Alive’: Barbie celebrates her 50th anniversary with New York Fashion Week show
This was one of those unusual, enjoyable shows, and a once-in-a-lifetime event. Barbie celebrated her 50th anniversary with a show at New York Fashion Week that went through historical fashion, and we were surprised to hear ‘I’m Alive’ from the 1980 movie Xanadu at the end. You may also like The Heart Truth’s Red Dress […]
The Heart Truth’s Red Dress collection, fall–winter 2009–10
This is one of our favourite shows at New York Fashion Week, not only for the red colour shared with our logo, but for its raising of awareness of heart disease being the number-one killer of women. Amanda Bynes, Susan Lucci, Hilary Duff, Katie Couric, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Lynda Carter, Kristi Yamaguchi, Daisy […]
New works by David Kapp at Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica
I am a big fan of this artist, who only gets better and better as the years pass. Had the pleasure of visiting Kapp’s latest installation of work completed in 2008 at the opening in Santa Monica last night, and found the canvases as durable and surprising as ever. His colour palette evolves with deep […]
