Deadly Ponies will launch a capsule collection in honour of New Zealand-born artist Len Lye (1901–80) in November. Lye’s experimental films saw him scratch, paint and stencil directly on to film; he was also a gifted and well known sculptor. Working with the Len Lye Foundation and the New Zealand Film Archive, Deadly Ponies has […]
Dan Medhurst Dave Benett Burberry has launched a new promotion for Christmas that pays tribute to Billy Elliot, featuring Sir Elton John, Naomi Campbell, James Corden, Julie Walters (who starred in the original film), Romeo Beckham, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Michelle Dockery, James Bay, George Ezra and Toby Huntington-Whiteley. ‘Billy Elliot is an incredible film full […]
Art and fashion, fashion and art
Above Designs from Olga Lomaka’s look book. Above Olga Lomaka with Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Fashion, much like contemporary art, is often misunderstood by society. Unwearable, kitsch and simply bizarre are just some of the words used to describe that wedding dress from last month’s Jean Paul Gaultier show. A lot of fashion statements over the last […]
Karl Lagerfeld to be awarded Outstanding Achievement Award at 2015 British Fashion Awards
As with previous years, the British Fashion Council has announced its Outstanding Achievement Award winner at the British Fashion Awards before the big night: Karl Lagerfeld will receive the award on November 23 at the Coliseum in London. The Council notes that Lagerfeld’s contribution is ‘unrivalled’: ‘For over fifty years Karl Lagerfeld has remained […]
Samala Cosmetics: part of the magic behind the scenes at Miss Universe New Zealand 2015
Alan Raga The Miss Universe New Zealand Grand Final at Skycity Theatre, Auckland, on October 24 saw the return of two winning teams behind the scenes: Samala Robinson Academy and Premier Hairdressing Academy, both of which went all out to make sure the 20 finalists, as well as some of the VIPs, looked as stunning […]
Tabatha Fireman As previewed on our Facebook page, Kylie Minogue turned on the Oxford Street Christmas lights on Sunday evening outside the Pandora Marble Arch store, with Dave Berry and Lisa Snowdon hosting, and Foxes, Fleur East, Ben Haenow, Gabrielle Aplin and a cast member from Matilda the Musical among the acts. The 56th […]
Trilogy reformulates firming serum and day cream with new breakthrough ingredient
Trilogy has reformulated its Age-Proof Nutrient Plus firming serum and Line Smoothing day cream with new botanical actives, designed to firm and nourish the skin. Glycablend, Trilogy’s new breakthrough ingredient, is a plant oil blend of pomegranate, blueberry, strawberry and chia seed oils. Trinity Bioactives, an independent science lab, has found that Glycablend reduces the […]
Schwarzkopf releases four new products in its Bonacure BC Oil Miracle range
Schwarzkopf Professional has added four new products to its BC Bonacure Oil Miracle range: Oil Mists for either thick or fine hair, a light oil shampoo, and a warming treatment, exclusive to hair salons. This collection uses nourishing oils to bring life back into dull hair. While other oil-based treatments can leave hair feeling […]
Maraca launches new luxury candle, Roseraie, with rich, floral, fruity scent
Malaysian-born Chris Lim, who has worked with luxury brands including Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, Versace and Gucci, has created his own fragrance and body care brand, Maraca, in New Zealand. Roseraie, the latest fragrance in the Maraca candle range, has a blend of rose, violet and blackcurrant in its top notes, white […]
MAC announces Ariana Grande as the next face of its Viva Glam campaign
MAC Cosmetics has announced that Ariana Grande is its new Viva Glam spokeswoman, following in the footsteps of Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Ricky Martin, Miley Cyrus and others. Grande, 22, will lend her name to a deep plum lipstick and a baby pink lip gloss. One hundred per cent of […]
