While very few men have gone through women quite like Russell Brand, you have to agree the British comic has his pick of the ladies. The comedian, whose MSNBC’s interview went viral on Monday, shows he has as much as an affinity for tawdry antics as he does for beautiful women.... Read More
Apparently Robert Pattinson can sell more than just a vampire movie franchise. Dior announced June 12 that the young British actor, known for making girls swoon the world over, is going to be the new face of Dior Homme.... Read More
Breaking silence for the first time since being fired from fashion house Christian Dior in 2011 for a series of anti-Semitic remarks, disgraced designer John Galliano, 52, opens up in the July issue of Vanity Fair on the professional and personal demons that might have got the best of him, had he not lost his job and been forced to seek help.... Read More
Nearly a year after Creative Director Hedi Slimane rebranded fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent, the controversy begins. Is this a case of another cliché in the media? Saint Laurent Paris, formally known as “Yves Saint Laurent,” shocked the media with its controversial ad campaign starring a globally recognized celebrity known for devil worshipping: Marilyn Manson.... Read More
Dolce & Gabbana ads: we know how the story goes. Clear blue water, a hunky male model, and a sizzling beach babe. While variations of the campaign may slightly differ from season to season, these three elements can always be counted on in a Light Blue ad. This year, we get an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes of these sexy shoots. Italian model Bianca Balti takes on the role of seductive Mediterranean beauty alongside the tall, dark and handsome David Gandy, who celebrates his third Light Blue advertising campaign with this episode. Check out the sneak peek of the campaign, which will debut in July.... Read More
British Vogue has published its June issue, and in it is a spread starring none other than Kate Moss, who shows us exactly what it looks like to relax in the St. Barths sun. Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, the editorial, titled "Sail Away," was shot on location amidst St. Barths' greenery and luxurious sailboats. Sporting the latest fashions by Louis Vuitton, Moschino, D Squared, and others, Moss proves that her modeling days are far from over, and makes us insanely jealous of her seaside lounging in the process. What do you think of Moss' latest shoot?... Read More
2013 is turning out to be a standout year for Gwyneth Paltrow. Not only has she released a new cookbook, starred in Iron Man 3 and been named the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" by People— she's also the face of Hugo Boss' latest scent, Boss Jour Pour Femme. The new ad, which was revealed today, shows Gwyneth relaxing in the countryside in a white blouse and black pants— a gig that earned her an extra $2 million. The bottle was launched this season as the daytime counterpart to the brand's Nuit Pour Femme line of scents.... Read More
Back in the ‘60s and ’70s when you heard the name “McCartney” your mind went immediately to one person, and one person only. Paul McCartney is still as widely known today as he was back in the Beatlemania years, and he’s built a legacy in more ways than one. Today, his daughter Stella is a rock star in her own right— the luxury designer’s fashion house is home to three labels that include a lingerie line, a skincare line, and perfume— all of which were established before she was even 40!... Read More
With the opening of the Cannes Film Festival last week, the buzz circulating from screening room to screening room is of fashion in the films. High fashion houses are looking to align with filmmakers in an attempt to create a new stage to show off their fanciful apparel. The industry is beginning to stray from the catwalks with the ambition to be featured in major movies.... Read More
Football star and worldwide icon David Beckham announced his retirement this morning, and as sad at it is that the athlete is bowing out after more than a decade on the professional field, we have a feeling this isn't the last we'll be seeing of old Becks. Thanks to his athletic skill, dashing good looks and business savvy, Beckham has become one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, and nearly every brand wants a piece of that (who doesn't?). We're hopeful that we'll be seeing more of those washboard abs in the future, it just may not be on the soccer field. If his past work in front of the lens can tell us anything, it's that Beckham is a star both on and off the soccer field. Here's a look at his ten best ad campaigns to date.... Read More
A YouTube video is going viral today that has eyebrows raised, in a good way. Greg Karber is an Average Joe who, like many people, has a problem with Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries’ idea that certain demographics should not wear the Abercrombie label. Under Jeffries’ direction, aside from not offering women’s size large clothes, Abercrombie has rules for only hiring employees who meet a certain standard in terms of attractiveness. These practices and Jeffries’ idea that Abercrombie is only for the “cool kids” have been common knowledge among the public for some time, but Karber figured out a way to do something about it.... Read More
Angelina Jolie has won a plethora of awards for the roles she's played over the years. But acting talents aside, the stunning mother of six also holds various titles for her looks. She's been named the world's "most beautiful" or "sexiest woman" by various media outlets, including Vogue in 2002, Esquire in 2004, American FHM and British Harper's Bazaar in 2005, People and Hello! in 2006, Empire in 2007, and Vanity Fair in 2009. As one of the best-known celebrities, a 2006 global industry survey by ACNielsen in 42 international market revealed that Jolie, together with Brad Pitt, was found to be the favorite celebrity endorser for brands and products worldwide. So it comes as no surprise that brands everywhere try to get their hands o... Read More
The hype surrounding this week's release of Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby is undeniable. Aside from the glamorous fashion, toe-tapping music and glitzy jewels that are sure to be seen in this talked about film, another thing we can't wait to see is British actress Carey Mulligan's performance as the temptress, Daisy Buchanan. In anticipation of the film's release, we've put together a slideshow of the actress's most stunning photo shoots and spreads that document her rise to fame over the last few years.... Read More
Keira Knightley might have just debuted in her biggest role to date… and we’re not talking about Anna Karenina. The stunning Brit beauty just took on the fashion world’s most prestigious character: none other than Miss Coco Chanel. Following in the footsteps of other actresses like Shirley MacLaine and Audrey Tautou who have also previously channeled the luxury fashion icon, Knightley embodies the legendary designer in a fashion film directed by Karl Lagerfeld.... Read More
All in the name of fashion? One former Prada employee doesn’t think so. Rina Bovrisse, an ex-staffer of the luxury brand, has a long and bumpy history with Prada, where she started working just after graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York City.... Read More
Spring is here, love is in the air, and Mother’s Day is right around the corner. In honor of this blooming season (in more ways than one,) we thought we’d spotlight past and present expecting mothers in Hollywood and their best style choices. Because as we all know, having a baby bump is a huge fashion statement and practically like having a built-in luxury accessory. Here are some Hollywood moms who really know what they’re doing when it comes to dressing a pregnant belly. Take notes, ladies.... Read More
As a clothing retailer, when you look around your offices and even your own employees aren’t wearing your brand, then it may mean a time to change things up. Taking a shot at more casual wear, Spanish retailer, Mango, has done just that with a fresh line of apparel at a 20 percent price cut.... Read More
Sure, describing Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld as a “godfather” figure is something most of us can only do while playing out our fashion fantasies. Diane Kruger, however, has been fortunate to have met Lagerfeld at the age of 16 and has continued a close friendship with him; appearing in ads for Chanel handbags and fragrance lines.... Read More
You’ve heard of Marc Jacobs, obviously— his name has been sprinkled throughout nearly every fashionista’s closet since the early ‘90s. Best known for his eponymous label Marc Jacobs, his diffusion line Marc by Marc Jacobs, and his 16-plus year reign as creative director at Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs has become a household name for fashion-forward men and women alike. With a significant rise to fame over the last couple of decades, you’d think that the designer has it all. But truth be told, Jacobs didn’t always have it easy.... Read More
There are many adjectives you could use to describe the infamous Karl Lagerfeld: "innovative," "chic," "terrifying"— but "thoughtful" and "courteous" probably don't come to mind. Admittedly outspoken, this fashion designer clearly refuses to filter his thoughts when it comes to media interviews, and while this continually gets him into trouble with the public, it seems as though the catty designer has no intention of stopping. Here, we have compiled a list of some of Karl's most jaw-dropping and insulting comments.... Read More
One would think that with its intricate details, flamboyant hues and avant-garde designs, haute couture is pretty hard to upstage. As we've come to learn over the years, this simply isn't the case and luxury designers have taken it upon themselves to turn their runway shows into theatrical demonstrations. Once a designer is established enough, anything goes, and season after season they try to outdo eachother in extravagance and shock factor. Here we have compiled a list of five jaw-dropping moments that have hit the catwalk from fashion's most infamous designers.... Read More
Mila Kunis has been all over the place these last few years — after her memorable performance in 2010’s Black Swan, the Ukrainian beauty has booked a ton of other gigs, both on-screen and off. Most recently, she’s making celebrity news for becoming the new brand ambassador for luxury jewelry brand Gemfields.... Read More
Our favorite bad girl RiRi is certainly one public figure that relishes in nontraditional fashion. As a star that is constantly making celebrity news for her gasp-worth choices— in both her professional and personal life— it comes as no surprise that this chic diva turned to luxury designer Riccardo Tisci to have a few custom Givenchy pieces designed for the opening of her Diamonds Tour, which recently kicked off in Buffalo, NY.... Read More
Not too long ago, Audrina Patridge was making celebrity news for her stint on the MTV reality series The Hills, where she, Lo, and LC got together to gossip about everything going on in their lives, from guys to their budding careers. In the process, her effortless “California girl” style became envied by viewers across the country. These days, Audrina is making waves as a style guru, and today she spoke with me to dish on her top fashion and beauty tips for making a smooth transition from winter to summer.... Read More
Those of you who have been wondering what Nicole Richie has been up to are in for a real treat. The reality star-turned-fashion designer is making celebrity news with the release of two new spring collections for her fashion lines Winter Kate & House of Harlow 1960. Singer Sasha Spielberg (yes, Steven's daughter) of the band WARDELL embodies the new collections in a campaign video titled "Memory Lane."... Read More
What makes a movie star truly talented is his or her ability to be someone that you envy and look up to, while at the same time possessing down-to-earth, relatable qualities. Jennifer Lawrence is one starlet who certainly has this rare combination of poise and awkwardness that leaves the rest of us transfixed. Add in her charmingly quirky Oscar moments, which made big celebrity news last night, and this beauty is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s elite.... Read More
Those of you who are avid fans of the Jolie-Pitt clan will be delighted to learn that the celebrity power couple has one more project up their sleeves. Angelina and Brad are teaming up with Marc Perrin, a French winegrower to produce a line of organic white and red wines. The luxury wine label will bear the name Miraval, after the couple's 1,000 acre estate with vineyards in Provence, France from which the wine will be produced. The first bottle to come of the collaboration will be a 2012 vintage pink rosé, which will be sold in an elegantly shaped bottle feautring a round label that will read: "Bottled by Jolie-Pitt and Perrin."... Read More
At first glance, the luxury fashion world can seem like a cold and unforgiving industry, given its stone-faced models and tight-lipped critics. Reality television has given us a peek into what goes on behind-the-scenes of the exclusive fashion world, first with Tyra Banks’s America’s Next Top Model and now with Naomi Campbell’s The Face.... Read More
Fashionistas visiting or living in Cancun will be happy to learn that the luxury brand Louis Vuitton just opened its second location in the tropical destination. Located at La Isla Shopping Village, the label's newest retail shop is the largest in Latin America. The new Louis Vuitton location is the first boutique to open in La Isla’s Fashion Harbour wing, which will host the shopping center’s high-end boutiques. To help celebrate the new store's grand opening, Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr and Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana helped with the ribbon cutting on January 25.... Read More
It looks as though luxury brand Fendi is embracing its roots, as the company has just announced donations that will help restore two of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. A nearly $3 million gift from the brand will fund a 20-month project that will restore the crumbling Trevi Fountain by cleaning the façade and statues, re-waterproofing the main basin and replacing the gilded Latin inscriptions. Fendi will also help with the restoration of La Quattro Fontane, thanks to an additional donation of around $434,000. The label’s creative director, Karl Lagerfeld, will produce a series of photographs of famous Roman monuments to accompany the renovations.... Read More
London has had a spectacular last couple of years, and it looks like England's capital is starting 2013 off on the right foot. The $2.5 million Fantasy Bra worn by Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio at the brand's 2012 fashion show is going on display at its new Bond Street location in London. The jewel-encrusted piece of lingerie and a matching belt are adorned with over 5,200 precious gemstones, including handset amethysts, sapphires, tsavorite, rubies, white, pink and yellow diamonds, which are all set in 18-karat rose and yellow gold. Laying at its center is an astonishing 20 carat white diamond.... Read More
Classy and chic with quirky tendencies that make both men and women fall in love? It is truly no wonder that Ann Taylor has decided to make celebrity news and re-sign blonde beauty Kate Hudson as face of their retail chain. This time, Kate will also be broadening her role and trying her hand as guest fashion designer on a capsule collection for the summer. Alongside creative director at Ann Taylor, Lisa Axelson, Hudson helped to create looks inspired by red-hot red-carpet fashion but reinterpreted for day-to-day occasions.... Read More
H&M has brought in French actress and singer Vanessa Paradis as the face of its newest campaign for its Conscious collection. The fashion brand's new line is apparently more eco-friendly than anything they've done in the past, made completely from sustainable materials (like organic cotton and recycled polyester) and is filled with ruffles and optimistic floral prints.... Read More
Luxury designer Karl Lagerfeld made quite the statement today on the tails of a recent march in Paris that protested French president Francois Hollande's plan to legalize gay marriage. Such a statement was made at Lagerfeld's haute couture show for Chanel, during which the fashion maven sent two models hand-in-hand down the runway wearing couture bridal gowns. The pair of models, who walked with one of the designer's young nephews, closed out the long-awaited show that occurred as a part of Paris Fashion Week. To make himself clear, when asked by the Associated Press if the act was made in support of gay marriage in France, Lagerfeld replied, "Of course it was."... Read More
The inaugural events are certainly off to a stylish start, thanks to the First Family. At yesterday’s official swearing-in ceremony in the White House’s Blue Room, the always-stylish Michelle Obama wore a beautiful blue dress and cardigan by Reed Krakoff. She made more fashion news today when she arrived to church services and her husband’s public swearing-in ceremony wearing a Thom Browne ensemble. The First Daughters proved that they take after their fashion-forward mother when they arrived to this morning’s events wearing luxury labels. Malia, 14, wore a plum colored coat with a deep burgundy scarf, teal leather gloves, and a blue dress all by J. Crew; and 12-year-old Sasha wore a Kate Spade coat and dress.... Read More
Models – they've got it all, right? Washboard abs, toned legs, porcelain skin and flawless faces that would make the Aphrodite jealous. The last thing on their mind should be monetary problems, however, Victoria’s Secret model Constance Jablonski is making celebrity news as she is currently being sued by Marilyn Model Management for what they claim to be a breach of contract.... Read More
It is no secret that we all blatantly covet celebrity Jennifer Aniston’s perfectly tanned and killer bod (seriously, does this girl live in Cabo?) so we can honestly say we were far from surprised when we heard the news that this A-lister will now truly showcase her face and be the face of Aveeno skin care.... Read More
Bachelors, bachelors, short and tall, who's the most eligible of them all? If you ask Town & Country, the glossy will give you an answer we won't argue with. The luxury travel, lifestyle and leisure magazine named Prince Harry the Most Eligible Bachelor out of a group of 40 contenders that include pro athletes, heirs, and other princes around the globe. The publication lists some of his interests as "goofing off" and dressing up in his "birthday suit"— but as any true Harry connoisseur will tell you, that's old news.... Read More
It's unlikely that any awards show goes off without an unexpected wardrobe malfunction, but it's not everyday a star will share a picture of it with the world. But that's exactly what Julianne Hough did this past weekend. The star is making celebrity news after tweeting an Instagram photo of Jenny Packham gown after the slits ripped while dancing away at InStyle's Golden Globes afterparty Sunday night. "Ummm I think I may have danced too hard.... Eeek!!!!" the Dancing With the Stars performer included in the caption.... Read More
Thanks to ESPN announcer Brent Musburger and the power of social media, Katherine Webb shot to the forefront of celebrity news last week. Miss Alabama USA 2012 gained an incredible 90,000 Twitter fans during the Alabama and Notre Dame football game when Musburger spent a surprising amount of the game focusing on Webb, who was in the audience supporting her boyfriend, Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron. And it looks like the surge of attention on the Southern beauty isn't slowing down yet— she tweeted last Thursday that she will be featured in Sports Illustrated's prestigious swimsuit issue.... Read More
The fashion community was hit hard Friday with the news that executive of luxury brand Missoni, Vittorio Missoni, went missing after the plane he was travelling in disappeared. Vittorio and five other people were travelling on what was supposed to be a 42-minute flight from Venezuela's Los Roques Islands, however the plane's last signals were sent about 10 miles from Los Roques before disappearing. Initially, the Missoni family feared that the Italian fashion executive may have been kidnapped because the plane went missing in a region known for drug smuggling, however, with today marking Day 4 of the search, the Venezuelan government is not working with the possibility of a kidnapping.... Read More
In the nation's favorite kind of fashion news, (the kind that involves Victoria's Secret models) Candice Swanepoel is the brand's cover model for its newest swimsuit catalogue. And this isn't the South African model's first rodeo— Swanepoel has appeared on the catalogue's cover the past two years, as well. On her third cover for the prestigious undergarments and swimwear brand's catalogue, Candice stares intensely into the camera while wearing a bejeweled bandeau top.... Read More
Kate Upton's done it again: the 20-year old swimsuit-turned-high-fashion model is continuing her successful streak in luxury fashion, having just appeared in a short film for Vogue Germany. "It Had to Be You" was shot by Bruce Weber, who was sought out as creative director for Vogue Germany's 84-page January issue, titled "Sex & Sensibility." Judging by the video, Upton was the right girl for the job.... Read More
Countless dollars, hours and Starbucks coffee runs were involved in the making of these innovative ads so that they could be properly seen, shared and ultimately purchased. No, we are not talking about your run-of-the-mill advertisement with a talking dog or quirky jingle, but rather, campaigns featuring luxury goods that had us craving more. So, here you have it, folks, the most catchy, colorful and coveted of 2012.... Read More
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