We don’t like negative political ads, either
You could call me a hypocrite for allowing my own political ads on here during my mayoral campaign and being uncomfortable with ones from foreign countries. But there are underlying reasons. Some years ago, we had to turn down Dr Howard Dean’s campaign when it wanted to advertise on this website. Our reason: we […]
Logitech unveils solar-powered keyboard
We’ve been really impressed with Logitech gear to date, and to hear that the company has come up with a solar-powered keyboard made our day. It makes you think: ‘Why didn’t someone do this earlier, at an affordable price?’ We have, after all, had gadgets that were relatively complex being solar-powered—calculators since the 1980s, […]
Royal New Zealand Ballet’s The Nutcracker a fresh, brilliant take
Maarten Holl The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s The Nutcracker is a new take on the Tchaikovsky classic—set in a children’s hospital ward. Both fashion editor Sopheak Seng and I called it ‘brilliant’ when we chatted about it post-show: it really is a fresh and entertaining take that’s cleverly directed and choreographed. Coupled with the […]
Adriana Lima models the 2010 Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Fantasy Bra
Victoria’s Secret Earlier this month, we opted not to cover the hoop-la around the latest version of the Victoria’s Secret diamond bra, as worn by Adriana Lima—as there were some busy news days and catch-up work to do after the many fashion weeks around the world. However, we’ve noticed that there are many search-engine […]
Lancôme débuts 2010 Trésor ad, starring Penélope Cruz
We haven’t started putting content on our new video home yet, so for now, we’ll embed Lancôme’s latest commercial for Trésor, starring Spanish actress Penélope Cruz, from YouTube. Also below is the making of the advertisement, filmed in Paris last spring, and directed by Mario Testino. Cruz says that she has been a […]
Considering Lincoln Center, New York’s new fashion destination
Lola Saab Above Mayor Michael Bloomberg addresses a small group of media on New York Fashion Week’s move from Bryant Park to Lincoln Center, joined by (from left to right) Katherine Farley, Ted J. Forstman and Diane Von Fürstenberg. The unveiling of the Fashion Line sign at the New York subway stop nearest to Lincoln […]
Christchurch readies itself for its busiest week in fashion
Angela Stone Consulting Jack Yan Above, from top Scenes from last year’s Addington races: organizer Angela Stone on the far left with some of the supporters of the 2009 event. Lynne Robertson, Miss Lindauer, representing one of the sponsors, with one of the 2009 Best Dressed winners. Carly Flynn, TV3 anchor. Lucire had marvellous fun […]
Frédéric Malle’s Property of a Lady launches at Liberty in November
Frédéric Malle says he is not a run-of-the-mill parfumier. He is, in his own words, a ‘fragrance publisher,’ and says that he approaches the development of a new perfume in the same way a publisher approaches a new book. The company, Editions de Parfums, expresses his approach, and Malle has worked with the famed […]
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 […]
Kate Moss fronts sultry Valisere lingerie campaign
Images from lingerie brand Valisere, part of Germany’s Triumph International, have been released, starring none other than supermodel Kate Moss. While Valisere has always mounted sultry promotional campaigns—we recall a particularly sexy calendar a few years back—this is the first time in some years that it has used a big modelling name to promote […]
