Dove Real Beauty campaign releases second film challenging feminine beauty norms
Dove Real Beauty: meet Kylee by Lucire Dove Real Beauty Productions and creative director Shonda Rhimes have released a new film, Meet Kylee, challenging traditional ideas of feminine beauty. The new film tells the story of Kylee Howell, a barber who grew up in a Utah family where her mother operated a beauty salon […]
The Modist, an online store for modest fashion, opened yesterday, shipping to over 100 countries. The store has a selection of over 75 designers, including Marni, Alberta Ferretti, Christopher Kane and Mary Katrantzou, ensuring a contemporary, fashionable selection. The store is accompanied by an online magazine called The Mod, which includes styling tips and interviews. […]
Mary Tyler Moore’s most famous TV shows altered lives for the better
Jack Yan You’re going to make it after all When visiting Minneapolis many years ago, I photographed the now-famous statue of Mary Tyler Moore doing the “hat toss” from the credits of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. When I asked my colleague Nathalia Archila to write an obituary for Mary Tyler Moore, it reminded me […]
The Beauty Therapy Project treats London’s homeless women to makeovers for Christmas
Emanuela Di Mulo Top: The Beauty Therapy Project’s founder, Ebun Ali. Above: Scenes from the special day as 50 professionals gave makeovers to homeless women. Fifty volunteers in London have pampered homeless women as part of the Beauty Therapy Project. A southeast London community centre was transformed into a beauty haven, with drapes, warm […]
Op–ed: Kiribati’s waking nightmare
November 27, 2015 Rt Hon John Key, MP, Prime Minister Hon Bill English, MP, Deputy Prime Minister Parliament Buildings Wellington New Zealand Dear John and Bill, I’m having a nightmare. I want to tell you guys about it—to tell you to wake me up; shake me if you have to. Scream […]
Nivea has released a campaign for the Australian and New Zealand markets, promoting its Q10 Firming Body Lotion. Featuring lettering artist Georgia Hill and her mother, Judy, the video discusses how roles change. Mothers help their children find themselves when they are being brought up, and later in life, the video shows how children […]
Fan Phenomena: James Bond gives 007 fans more; while Sugoi invites you to the world of Bill Murray
In the year of a new James Bond movie, many books emerge. Invariably, there’ll be one on the films themselves, taking readers through the 50-plus years of the Eon Productions’ series, and, if it’s very comprehensive, the 1950s CBS TV version of Casino Royale, the 1967 spoof of the same name, and Never Say Never […]
Miss Universe New Zealand 2014 finalists visit Pattaya’s orphanage on last full day in Thailand
Alan Raga On their last full day in Thailand, the Miss Universe New Zealand 2014 finalists remained in Pattaya for their official events, visiting the Sanctuary of Truth, regarded the most beautiful temple in the area and still under construction using timber, and the Central Festival shopping district. Five contestants had their photo shoots […]
Igor Spektor Above Amy Malin gives her powerful speech on being a survivor of rape, assault and torture; actor Corey Feldman looks on. Amy Malin, AnnaLynne McCord, Corey Feldman, all of whom have suffered serious sexual assaults, joined Rani Hong, a survivor of slavery and child trafficking, at an event on Friday in Los Angeles, […]
Video: Prince Harry, Prince Seeiso, Joss Stone, Beverley Knight headline Sentebale Summer Party
Chris Jackson/Getty Images Their Royal Highnesses Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso hosted the Sentebale Summer Party on Wednesday, marking the 10th anniversary of their commitment as patrons of the organization helping Lesotho’s children. Prince Seeiso notes that he was inspired to work with Sentebale after the death of his parents. Referring to his own […]
