Camelia Skikos: at the cutting edge
It was not long ago that apparel designer, Camelia Skikos, had the dream of furthering her education. Little did she know that after enrolling in a newly installed fashion department at school that the activity would lead her into a flourishing and life-changing career. That decision also encouraged the birth of her eponymous fashion label. […]
Heidi Klum and AOL to launch women’s online content
Heidi Klum and AOL have announced they will create online content focusing on fashion, beauty, parenting, relationships, lifestyle and arts and crafts. Klum says that women’s advice is ‘so scattered online’ and their attempt will consolidate the information on one site, to be hosted at the aol.com domain. ‘During my 15 years in […]
Vanessa Hudgens replaces Britney Spears as face of Candie’s
Tony Duran, courtesy Candie’s In line with earlier big names it has managed to secure such as Britney Spears, Iconix has announced that Vanessa Hudgens, the 22-year-old star of Disney’s High School Musical series, is the spokeswoman for Candie’s spring–summer 2011 line. In a release, Hudgens says, ‘Ever since I saw Fergie do the […]
Bon & Zai’s contemporary cashmere; interviewing the woman behind Bulgari’s exhibition
Bon & Zai has entered the Swiss market after reporting success in the French Alps and London. The contemporary cashmere label, founded by Nancy Cravero and Isabel Morillo last autumn, will sell to Swiss and European customers online at www.bonandzai.com. Cravero and Morillo have backgrounds in finance and fashion, and collaborate on all the […]
Heidi Klum to release new scent; Philippines wins Ford Supermodel of the Year
Coty Coty announced Friday that Heidi Klum will launch a new scent, Heidi Klum Shine, set to launch this autumn in North and Latin America, with subsequent plans to début in Europe and other key markets. ‘Working for a long time on developing a signature scent and watching it finally come to life is […]
AnnaLynne McCord models Marc Ecko; Diane Krüger celebrates with Jaeger-LeCoultre
Tony Duran It’s time for fresh marketing campaigns, some with new faces. Yesterday we débuted Chanel’s photographs with Vanessa Paradis; Stateside, Marc Ecko has announced AnnaLynne McCord of 90210 as its new brand ambassador for its spring–summer 2011 handbag line. A photo shoot with McCord, using Marc Ecko bags positioned strategically, will début in March […]
The Golden Globes—and the rest of the world
We’re catching our breath post-Golden Globes. Elyse Glickman and Leyla Messian will file from Los Angeles early next week—it’s all coincided with a move we’re making out in California. Our coverage of the Harvey Weinstein–Relativity Media party is now online—this was the Golden Globes’ celebration to attend, with the likes of Colin Firth, Katey Sagal, […]
Miss Nebraska, Teresa Scanlan, crowned Miss America 2011
Miss Nebraska, Teresa Scanlan, is Miss America 2011, crowned at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, on Saturday. We have video from the event, hosted by the incomparable Robin Leach, including a shoe parade for DSW Shoes, an appearance by Miss America 1955, Lee Meriwether—the original Catwoman, as Leach is keen to point out—and Miss Nevada, Cris […]
Katie Holmes is the new face of Ann Taylor
Katie Holmes (left) is the new face of Ann Taylor, The Hollywood Reporter revealed today. The actress will appear in the label’s spring 2011 advertising campaign, débuting in March. It has been shot by Tom Munro. The Hollywood Reporter has the first image of Holmes in the campaign, wearing a nautical-themed blue jacket […]
Ilili, New York’s contemporary dining venue
David C. Lee/Destination Luxury Ilili (236 Fifth Avenue, New York, between 27th and 28th Streets; 1 212 481-4523) is a festive, loungy venue with high ceilings, beautiful people and a stunning contemporary design. When walking down Fifth Avenue, the space is so narrow that you can easily pass it. Look for the long narrow hallway […]
