Lily Aldridge fitted for Victoria’s Secret; Kazakh Fashion Week; BMW to build Vision plug-in hybrid
As the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show takes shape for broadcast later this month on CBS, model Lily Aldridge is getting fitted with her wings and tries on some of her outfits. Los Angeles-born Aldridge first appeared on the Victoria’s Secret catwalk in 2009. The Fashion Show will broadcast on November 30. Meanwhile, […]
New trailer for The Tourist released, alongside UK Facebook page
A new trailer for the Johnny Depp–Angelina Jolie starrer The Tourist has been released, as has its official UK Facebook page. The film revolves around Frank (Depp), an American tourist visiting Italy. Elise (Jolie) is an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Set in Venezia, Frank pursues Elise but soon finds himself pursued […]
On a recent stealth mission, Lucire’s fashion spy Samantha Coagan visited the über-trendy Rudy’s Barber Shop in Santa Monica, California. Rudy’s, founded by one of the partners from the oh-so-chic Ace Hotel chain (see ‘Volante’ review of their Palm Springs property), advertises cheap cuts, no frills and a walk-in policy, though you can reserve. Most […]
Our gym’ll fix it: Ace Hotel opens Feel Good Spa
From top The Ace’s pool area, viewed at dawn the following morning: a spectacular setting at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains. The Laughing Yogi beamed in from LA to offer blessings for the Feel Good Spa. The entry to the gym, easily located by its colourful bar patterns on the windows. The compact […]
Cheryl Cole’s album cover shown; song contains references to Ashley
Polydor Records Artwork for Cheryl Cole’s new album, Messy Little Raindrops, has been publicly shown by Polydor. Cole wears a bright off-the-shoulder dress and five-inch Christian Louboutin shoes. The album was mostly recorded in Los Angeles when Cole was recuperating from malaria and spending time with her friend Derek Hough. She has collaborated […]
Quality Hotel Wellington relaunches with fashion show
Above Olivier Lacoua (Quality Hotel Wellington GM), Phil Boyen, and Rex Nicholls. Above Suzanne de Vere, Claundine Stace, Jo Millet, and Mieka Cockerill. Above Jashu Chhagen and Apprentice New Zealand finalist Meena Chhagen. The Quality Hotel at 221 Cuba Street, Wellington, relaunched on September 29 with a fashion show. Labels shown included Ashley Fogel, […]
The making of Jay Leno’s Jaguar XJ
Jaguar has released a series of videos showing the making of Jay Leno’s XJ. Leno, an avowed car enthusiast, thinks very highly of Jaguar’s latest model, ordered his XJ and had it delivered to Los Angeles, California. In the first video, the car is made at the Castle Bromwich factory in the Midlands; in the […]
Giorgio Armani dresses 2010 Emmy nominees and presenters
Giorgio Armani has been quick to point out its involvement in the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, broadcasting now from the Nokia Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles. According to its release, Claire Danes (Temple Grandin) will wear a Giorgio Armani Privé muted bronze evening gown fully encrusted with Swarovski drop crystals and […]
Jaguar shows XJ75 concept at Pebble Beach—video
Nick Dimbleby Top The Jaguar XJ75 Concept, showing at Pebble Beach today. Above Jaguar celebrates the 75th anniversary of its name. Starting with the front, then going right to left: the famous Appleyard Jaguar XK120, registration NUB 120, of 1949; 1951 Jaguar C-type; 1954 Jaguar D-type; 1961 Jaguar Lightweight E-type; the Jaguar Mark 2 saloon; […]
Updates: Levi’s curves, Mister’s cuts and Kate Somerville’s counsel
Levi’s has announced a new line of custom jeans made to fit the curve of a woman’s body. The Curve ID is based on a system that uses a woman’s shape, not size, to determine the right pair of jeans. Women are divided into Slight Curve, Demi Curve and bold Curve, and the Curve ID […]
