Last night in Bangkok for Miss Universe New Zealand’s 2018 finalists
Alan Raga Miss Universe New Zealand’s Thailand retreat continued with the Top 20’s final day in Bangkok. The finalists had a more relaxed morning before heading to Hua Chang Heritage Hotel for a 1 p.m. lunch. Then it was shopping time, with the top management of MBK hosting the finalists at the MBK […]
Serenity on the Miss Universe New Zealand 2018 retreat in Thailand
Alan Raga Miss Universe New Zealand’s 2018 retreat in Thailand continued its first leg in Bangkok, with finalists heading out from their base at the Pathumwan Princess Hotel on day two to the nearby Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, for a lunch and dessert. More photo shoots took place from the afternoon, before returning to […]
Fierce and fit in Bangkok as Miss Universe New Zealand touches down on retreat
Alan Raga On June 4, the 20 finalists of Miss Universe New Zealand flew to Bangkok for this year’s retreat, staying at the Pathumwan Princess Hotel for the first leg of their trip. Joining them were the reigning Miss Universe New Zealand, Harlem-Cruz Atarangi Ihaia, and former runner-up Seresa Lapaz. The staff at Thailand […]
Deepika Padukone, Lupita Nyong’o, Iris Mittenaere, Irina Shayk wow at Festival de Cannes’ day 3
Gisela Schober On day three of the 71st Festival de Cannes, the L’Oréal Paris ambassadors were out in force: Deepika Padukone, Amber Heard, Aja Naomi King, Thylane Blondeau, and Grażyna Torbicka attended the première of Plaire, aimer et courier vite (Sorry Angel). Padukone walked the red carpet in a stunning white Zuhair Murad number, […]
Ten weeks ago, I received an Instagram message from Lorraine Downes, whom most Kiwis will know as our only winner at Miss Universe (in 1983). I knew she had been working on a memoir, and before she could even tell me what it was about, I wrote back to say I would love a copy […]
Living Nature’s new Ultimate Day Oil invigorates Miss Universe New Zealand semifinalists’ skin care
Among the goodies at Miss Universe New Zealand 2018’s Stiletto Camp over the weekend—the first step for semifinalists to become finalists—was Living Nature’s certified natural Ultimate Day Oil. It’s newly launched, and appears in a 30 ml premium red bottle. And the oil itself contains the nutrients skin needs to achieve and stay healthy: […]
IWC Schaffhausen has gone all out with its sesquicentenary, commemorating it at the SIHH in Genève with both a stand showcasing its Jubilee collection of 27 limited-edition watches from the Portugieser, Portofino, Pilots’ Watches and Da Vinci lines, and a gala dinner hosted by Tess Daly, with performances by Aloe Blacc, Eric Harland, Ronan Keating […]
Maëva Coucke, Miss Nord Pas-de-Calais, wins Miss France 2018
Maëva Coucke has been crowned Miss France 2018 at the Châteauroux Métropole, succeeding Alicia Aylies. Maëva Coucke, Miss Nord Pas-de-Calais, is a 23-year-old student who is passionate about fashion and photography. She believed that her red hair would make her stand out in the Miss France competition. Coucke follows in the footsteps of […]
Usain Bolt celebrates with Maison Mumm in latest spot featuring Yendi Philipps
Once the greatest sprinters of our time, the Hon Usain Bolt, appears in Maison Mumm’s latest promotion as the company’s spokesman, or, in Mumm’s parlance, ‘Chief Entertainment Officer’. The latest advertisement sees Bolt break out some dance moves, and performs on the stage with TV presenter and former Miss Universe Jamaica 2010 Yendi Philipps. […]
Napier puts on a homecoming for Miss Universe New Zealand, Harlem-Cruz Atarangi Ihaia
Jack Yan Mayor Bill Dalton, Meka Whaitiri, MP, and other dignitaries held a parade and pōhiri honouring the newly crowned Miss Universe New Zealand, Harlem-Cruz Atarangi Ihaia, in Napier on Wednesday morning. The official functions, supported by the Napier City Council, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Inc., and Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri, […]
