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 […]
It’s no secret that the infamous Academy of Art University (AAU) in San Francisco has birthed extremely successful and refined talent; the success of AAU graduates range from students who have showcased their designs on Project Runway to New York Fashion Week. So, it wasn’t a surprise when I came across the name Yana Galbshtein, […]
Cheryl Cole’s album cover shown; song contains references to Ashley
Polydor Records Artwork for Cheryl Cole’s new album, Messy Little Raindrops, has been publicly shown by Polydor. Cole wears a bright off-the-shoulder dress and five-inch Christian Louboutin shoes. The album was mostly recorded in Los Angeles when Cole was recuperating from malaria and spending time with her friend Derek Hough. She has collaborated […]
Eva Longoria-Parker to host 2010 MTV EMAs
Eva Longoria-Parker will host the 2010 MTV EMAs in Caja Magica, Madrid. The show will be broadcast in New Zealand on November 8, 7.30 p.m. Kings of Leon, Ke$ha, Kid Rock, Katy Perry and Linkin Park are among the acts lined up at the EMAs. An MTV release says Longoria-Parker follows in the […]
Diana Vickers to headline opening day at Britain’s Next Top Model Live
Singer–songwriter Diana Vickers will headline opening day at Britain’s Next Top Model Live on Friday, October 22, at London’s Excel Centre. Vickers will perform two three-song sets on the Kiss Open Catwalk, and will include her hit singles ‘Once’ and ‘The Boy Who Murdered Love’ from her album Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree, […]
Stitch Ministry partners with 2010 Vodafone Music Awards
Garth Badger; modelled by Gin Wigmore For the third year running, New Zealand label Stitch Ministry has been selected to dress the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards’ presenters and on-stage ushers as the event’s official fashion partners. Stitch Ministry designer Kylee Davis says in a release that the style uses ‘a sexy and innovative […]
Kate Moss jams, Crowded House, best accessories, and Ria van Dyke’s Miss Universe update
Miss Universe New Zealand It’s rumoured that Kate Moss wants to sell a line of home-made jam, which will probably be a big hit given that her name was the most-searched model on our site last week. There’s a lot of brand equity in Kate Moss. Meanwhile, music fans will be delighted to know […]
Hungarian Designer of the Year, Dora Abodi, gets a David Bowie beat
Of all the designs that wound up in our world of late, the work of award-winning Hungarian Dora Abodi caught our eye. Abodi won Designer of the Year at the Hungarian Fashion Awards a few weeks ago. Having launched her label in March 2009, Abodi describes her work as funky, extravagant and avant-garde, […]
Hothair to launch Jessica Simpson Bob Wig on QVC
Hothair will launch a Jessica Simpson Bob Wig, created by Ken Paves, on QVC on May 30. As part of the HairDo range, the bob is available in nine colours to suit most skin tones, says the company. The hair is made from a synthetic fibre called Tru2Life, which can be styled wavy or […]
Lady Gaga: from American Idol to ballet
Lady Gaga seems to be in the Zeitgeist this week. First, we receive word from Giorgio Armani that it has designed the singer’s outfit for American Idol. Not really a show we take in, and we noted the dramatic design from the Italian company: ‘Lady Gaga will wear a silk mesh bodysuit with embroidered Chantilly […]
