Prince Harry Named Town & Country‘s Most Eligible Bachelor
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.
Julianne Hough Tweets Golden Globes Wardrobe Malfunction
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.
Miss Alabama USA Katherine Webb Lands Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
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.
Missoni Search Continues Four Days After Executive’s Plane Disappeared
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.
Swanepoel Sizzles on Victoria’s Secret Swim Catalogue
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.
Kate Upton Stars in Vogue Germany Short Film
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.
Our Favorite Ad Campaigns of 2012
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.
David Yurman Withdraws From Baselworld
Sources have just confirmed that this year luxury brand, David Yurman, has pulled out as an exhibitor at the international watch and jewelry fair, Baselworld, taking place April 25 to May 2 in Basel, Switzerland. After a long tug-of-war between the two powers, the company finally made it public that it won’t be in attendance, as it prefers to focus on its growing international business at this point.
Christmas Came Early for One Lucky Starlet
What’s on your Christmas list? Well, one lucky girl is making celebrity news for posting this photo of her early Christmas gift on her Instagram page Tuesday. Rihanna received this $160,000 Porsche 911 Turbo S from her pals at Roc Nation. Jay-Z is the famous owner of the record label who reportedly gifted this symbol of luxury to the singer for breaking up with Chris Brown.
Jennifer Love Hewitt’s Home Sells for $2.15 Million
Anyone who’s ever wanted to own a little piece of Jennifer Love Hewitt now has their chance. The actress who stars on The Client List is making celebrity news this week after reportedly selling her Toluca Lake, California home on December 13. The 6,000 square foot six-bedroom, six-bathroom home has an outdoor pool and large patio, and sold for $2.15 million.