Elizabeth Arden signs Taylor Swift; fragrance to début fall ’11
Elizabeth Arden, which already develops fragrances to be sold with the likeness and endorsement of Britney Spears, Mariah Carey and Elizabeth Taylor, signed country-singing sensation Taylor Swift on Monday. ‘The license agreement includes the development, marketing, and distribution of fragrances and ancillary products. The first fragrance will debut in prestige retailers in North America […]
Topshop launches Kate Moss Essentials line
Topshop has announced a second Kate Moss-branded collection, called Kate Moss Essentials, featuring vests, Ts and dresses. The collection uses the same fine jersey as with previous Kate Moss for Topshop offerings. The colour palette centres around greens, greys and beiges, and a shade called camel. The company says the key pieces are […]
Twilight film studio sues Bella Swan jacket designers
Above left The BB Dakota jacket at the core of the lawsuit. Above right Kristen Stewart, as Bella Swan, wearing the jacket. Summit Entertainment LLC, the studio behind the Twilight film franchise, is filing suit against BB Dakota, Modcloth and Metropark. BB Dakota created the jacket worn by Kristen Stewart’s Bella Swan character in the […]
Kelly Brook and Ultimo to part ways
Ultimo does not seem to be having much luck with its spokeswomen, as news emerges that Kelly Brook, signed only a few months ago, will part ways with the company. A report in Marketing indicates that Brook proposed that she would pose for Playboy and appear topless in Loaded, which would place her in […]
Tyra Banks has joined IMG, according to a release issued by the company. It is the first of several ‘new partnerships between IMG, Banks and Banks’ business interests.’ Banks had previously been with IMG when starting out in the modelling world. ‘The last time I was with IMG, I was set on taking […]
Forbes announces 2010’s top-earning models: Gisèle leads again
Forbes has announced its table of the world’s top-earning models for 2010, with supermodel Gisèle Bündchen (left, pictured for Hope Lingerie) heading the list at US$25 million, the same figure as last year. The rankings were little changed from 2009 and the top five placeholders were the same, save for some differences in the […]
Pixie Lott launches collection for Lipsy
Teen pop sensation Pixie Lott has launched a clothing line for Lipsy, priced between £25 and £75. Lott, 19, launched the Pixie Collection for Lipsy in Kent yesterday. The collection features denim pieces, dresses and printed vest tops. A maxi dress and floral-print sun dress complete the spring–summer 2010 range. Lipsy, meanwhile, […]
Galeries Lafayette reveals Kate Moss for Longchamp space
On February 11, Kate Moss and Longchamp showcased their new collaboration at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, Paris. On the same day, the company had done the same at Selfridges in London, with both stores featuring a modern, zebra-themed area in which customers can check out the bags close-up. Paris shoppers can find Longchamp located at […]
Martin Scorsese to direct Chanel ads, starring Gaspard Ulliel
Martin Scorsese must be in the fashion Zeitgeist. After appearing in news about Giorgio Armani and its support for his film Shutter Island, we have received word that the Academy Award-winning director will direct the broadcast advertising campaign for Chanel’s new men’s fragrance. The campaign will star French actor Gaspard Ulliel. The campaign breaks […]
St John Knits reveals new campaign with Karen Elson
Knitwear label St John has shown the first of its advertisements featuring model Karen Elson, 30, who has replaced Angelina Jolie as the brand’s face. Elson, who is well known to fashion-watchers, is the wife of musician Jack White. St John CEO Glenn McMahon said it was time for a break from actresses […]
