Prince William, Princess Catherine face off in dragon boats: video
As part of their royal tour of Canada, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have gone head to head in a dragon boat race—with Prince William’s team the victor. The couple were at Dalvay Lake on Prince Edward Island for the 200 ft race, where each team had 20 rowers. Princess Catherine was […]
The three-week speculation about Miss Nationale Barbara Morel and Tony Parker
Above Barbara Morel, with her publicity photograph from Miss Provence, as she entered Miss Nationale last year. So much for the globalized world and instant news: even though the French gossip machine has been talking about Spurs guard Tony Parker (former husband of Eva Longoria) and Miss Nationale Barbara Morel for about three weeks, news […]
The 2011 BNP Paribas Open: having themselves a ball
Joe Scarnici While film buffs look to Hollywood as the physical embodiment of America’s “good life”, Indian Wells (two hours from LA without traffic, and just east of Palm Springs) takes on a similar glow when the BNP Paribas Open comes to town in March. Instead of rolling out the red carpet, of course, the […]
McLaren releases further videos of MP4-12C sports car, and hosts a visit from John Watson
Mike Dodd McLaren has released images showing more of its remarkable MP4-12C sports car, this time with former Formula 1 driver John Watson. Watson raced for McLaren and was the 1981 British Grand Prix winner, driving the MP4/1. He was invited to Silverstone to drive the new MP4-12C, a sports car that takes […]
Round-up for the week ahead: Naomi Campbell on X Factor?
British media are reporting that supermodel Naomi Campbell may replace Cheryl Cole on The X Factor if the singer, and creator Simon Cowell, leave for the US version. The claims so far seem to have come from the Mail on Sunday, a tabloid, with no direct quotations from anyone connected with the programme. […]
Renault gets sexy with Dita von Teese and Rihanna joining Thierry Henry in Clio TVC
It’s not exactly Nicole and Papa as Renault went arty with its new Clio commercial on Sunday during ITV1’s Dancing on Ice. Rihanna, Dita von Teese and Thierry Henry star in its latest campaign, which also features Audrey Hepburn and Marlon Brando in footage, and a reference to David Bowie. The commercial aims […]
Project Born mixes lingerie with visual effects to celebrate life
Neil Danby The worlds of high-end fashion lingerie, art, dance, music and theatre came together to create a unique show, Project Born, that combined fantasy and magic, all to benefit the Neonatal Trust (New Zealand). Not your standard catwalk show, this was a unique experience for the senses that was two years in the […]
Christchurch readies itself for its busiest week in fashion
Angela Stone Consulting Jack Yan Above, from top Scenes from last year’s Addington races: organizer Angela Stone on the far left with some of the supporters of the 2009 event. Lynne Robertson, Miss Lindauer, representing one of the sponsors, with one of the 2009 Best Dressed winners. Carly Flynn, TV3 anchor. Lucire had marvellous fun […]
Honor Dillon showcases Jockey range for spring–summer ’10–11
Above, from top Bamboo Stripe. The new-generation underwear. Evita cami and boy short. Jockey launches its new spring–summer 2010–11 New Look collection with its ambassador, newly engaged hockey star Honor Dillon. Jockey claims the New Look range takes its brand beyond its everyday basics, promising innovation and ultimate comfort with new versatile shapes and […]
Linden Leaves’ Rugby Soap helps Movember
We picked up one of Linden Leaves’ men’s soaps not too long ago and thought very highly of it. Tying in to mood of the moment, the company has released its Rugby Soap on a Rope to support Movember, the campaign where men grow moustaches to support men’s health. The triple-milled vegetable soap is […]
