Burberry shows latest Emma Watson ads, photographed by Mario Testino
Last year, we had quite a few stories on Burberry, including news of actress Emma Watson at its London Fashion Week party. The actress is clearly in the Zeitgeist these days: Watson, now the face of the brand, has débuted her second series of advertisements for the British label. She’s also particularly recognizable, […]
Alessandra Gucci previews her next collection
First bags of the year that caught our eye: the Armonia collection from Alessandra Gucci for spring–summer 2010. You may also like Donatella Versace collaborates with H&M for autumn 2011 Alessandra Gucci’s limited-edition bags H&M announces accessories’ collaboration with Anna Dello Russo New Balance–Casablanca collaboration, XC-72, on sale in New Zealand from August 28 Samantha […]
British Fashion Council announces 2009 award winners
The British Fashion Council is delighted to announce Christopher Bailey as the winner of the prestigious Designer of the Year Award. Ten other leading fashion figures were honoured at the 2009 British Fashion Awards, supported by Swarovski, held yesterday evening at the Royal Courts of Justice, London. Hosted by presenter Lauren Laverne, the ceremony […]
Emporio Armani shows Product Red range
Emporio Armani has shown its products to support Product Red and World Aids Day. The products, including a watch and sunglasses, will be retailed online at www.emporioarmani.com, which turns red for the day to promote the global initiative. A percentage of sales go to the Red fund, which finances projects in Africa. In addition […]
Scarlett smoulders in retro campaign for Dolce & Gabbana
Earlier this year, Dolce & Gabbana broke its first campaign featuring actress Scarlett Johansson. In the latest advertisements for the brand’s l’Eau the One, Johansson is back, shot in black and white with a 1950s’ retro style. Our verdict: it’s great that D&G is celebrating curves over the waif look, and Johansson is a great […]
Fiat Punto Evo includes methane, LPG variants
Fiat has launched a revised version of its Grande Punto supermini, now called the Punto Evo. The good news: the MultiAir engines, which include diesel units, are better for the environment. Never mind all the infotainment equipment in the new model; Fiat also launches a methane engine as well as an LPG one. (While Kiwi […]
Sheila de Vries, by appointment
Our roving photographer, Thomaz, has made his way to the Netherlands, where he shot for Sheila de Vries. De Vries is known for dressing HM Queen Beatrix, and celebrities in the Netherlands. She can count Jane Fonda and Barbara Sinatra as clients, thanks to a long stint in the US. De Vries maintains a […]
Ferrari unveils 458 Italia at Frankfurt
We mentioned the Ferrari 458 Italia would receive its worldwide début at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Here it is, on the day of the launch on September 15, with chairman Luca di Montezemolo and Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher commenting. You may also like Opel Astra to Bentley Mulsanne: new metal at the IAA […]
Olga Kurylenko models for 2010 Campari calendar: behind the scenes
We will have more shots of Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace) modelling the 2010 Campari calendar shortly, but to whet your appetite, here are some of the making-of as it took place in Milano. Filippo Mutani is the photographer of these behind-the-scenes shots, while Simone Nervi is doing the honours for the actual calendar. Emily […]
Manuel Bozzi commemorates Woodstock’s 40th
Pisa-based jewellery designer Manuel Bozzi has released his Flying Standard Gibson pendant to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Woodstock on August 15. Bozzi, according to his company, is a rock and roll fan, and the new pendant is a continuation of an earlier theme he started. He already knows the Gibson Flying V Standard guitar […]
