Reebok, Banana Republic and GMSV mark International Women’s Day
Reebok has a campaign called It’s a Man’s World, but with the words struck out, for its International Women’s Day promotion, created by the all-female creative collective Madwomen. Four sneakers in two collections are promoted—the Club C Double, Classic Leather Double, Legacy 83 and Zig Kinetica. The first collection features the sneakers with multiple colours […]
For SAIC’s goodness: MG launches HS plug-in hybrid SUV
MG Motor has announced the plug-in hybrid version of the HS for the Australian and New Zealand markets, in a live-streamed launch on March 2. The HS plug-in hybrid is the second electrified MG on sale in the region, after the all-electric ZS crossover, the price leader in the segment. The HS range effectively […]
Forget conformity: Specsavers releases Deus Ex Machina eyewear collection
Deus Ex Machina has collaborated with Specsavers on a new eyewear collection, now at stores across New Zealand. The new collection comprises twelve optical and six sunglass styles. It’s those fine Deus Ex Machina details that mark them out: asymmetric pins on the frame, which recall biker jacket buttons, as well as the Deus […]
Napoleon Perdis introduces Camera Finish vegan powder, adds to the One concealer line
Napoleon Perdis’s latest releases this month are its all-new Camera Finish loose powder, and new shades for the One concealer. Camera Finish, retailing at A$49 each, is an ultra-soft, slightly tinted vegan powder with a high percentage of silicone polymers, resulting in even skin texture or, over foundation, a lumi-matte finish, according to the […]
Above, from top: Gizem Emre for L’Oréal Paris. Tania Dawson in a bikini by Shek. Hilde Osland models Lounge Intimates. We don’t often hear of regional spokeswomen for some of the global brands, but we happened upon German actress Gizem Emre’s announcement that she is a L’Oréal Paris ambassador, a brand that she says has […]
Grace Loves Lace’s bridal face mask contributes to brand’s phenomenal growth this year
Bridal fashion is still a strong sector, based on what’s come across our news desk, but there’s one accessory that’s particularly 2020: the wedding day face mask. Grace Loves Lace’s Megan Ziems has created a bespoke lace bridal face mask to match a wedding dress, and has had great interest, especially from the US, […]
Beauty round-up: Living Nature’s new releases, Lancôme grows its own roses
The gift of beauty Internationally acclaimed Living Nature has launched its new Advanced Renewal Night Serum, part of its award-winning serum and oil range. Powered by 100 per cent natural and 78 per cent organic ingredients, it targets the signs of ageing and promotes healthy skin while you sleep. To make it even more indulgent, […]
Katherine Langford named brand ambassador for L’Oréal Paris
Katherine Langford, the 24-year-old Australian actress known for her role as Hannah Baker in 13 Reasons Why, is the new L’Oréal Paris international ambassador. Langford, who hails from Perth, WA, was a nationally ranked swimmer before embarking on an acting career, with a Skype audition for 13 Reasons Why. On the silver screen, she […]
Fashion round-up: different hemispheres, different seasons
New Zealand-founded label Icebreaker has shown its autumn–winter 2020 collection, with the staples that we’ve come to love from this outdoor wear label, including tops, vests, shirts, puffer jackets, and leggings. The brand continues to incorporate super-fine merino wool, which in Icebreaker’s case is ethically sourced from growers who have banned mulesing. The wool is […]
Instagram round-up, May 27: as some emerge from lockdown
As some celebrities and models continue with lockdown, and others are starting to emerge from theirs, their Instagrams are a far more mixed bag than when we began peering into them again earlier this year. While a few months ago, there were express acknowledgements of the COVID-19 pandemic, this week there was no caption […]
