October 31, 2006
AVON FOUNDATION AWARDS CELEBRATION
PHOTO: Emily Hughes, John Quinones, and Lynn Sherr at the 2006 Avon Foundation Awards Celebration, New York State Theatre - Lincoln Center.
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October 23, 2006
Actor Bradley Whitford Teamed With Luxury Italian Menswear Brand Canali to Benefit Clothes Off Our Back
PHOTO: Actor Bradley Whitford and Elisabetta Canali.
Bradley Whitford ("Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip") joined Elisabetta Canali and Giorgio Canali for the Grand Opening of the first Canali Boutique in the U.S. The evening benefited Whitford's Clothes Off Our Back Foundation. The organization hosts charity auctions showcasing today's hottest celebrity attire which he founded with his wife Jane Kaczmarek ("Help Me Help You"). The auction process helps to improve the lives of children across the globe.
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October 20, 2006
Ford Designer draws Inspiration from Fashion Industry
Ford designer Anthony Prozzi says that the design of the 2007 Ford Edge’s clean lines and flowing design exemplify the order and organization that people are looking for.
Automotive designers draw their inspiration from a wide array of sources, but Ford designer Anthony Prozzi says the fashion industry is an especially fertile breeding ground.
“As a designer, you have to have a sixth sense to predict what’s going to happen next,” says Prozzi, who worked for fashion maven Donna Karan before joining the design team at Ford. “Fashion is a wonderful barometer because fashion designers are a lot more progressive, and they’re able to move a lot quicker. It takes us years to build a car, but a fashion designer can put a collection together in a few weeks.”
“Look at the ’60s, for example. The decade began with crew cuts and bouffant hairdos, and by middecade, miniskirts, hot pants and go-go boots were commonplace,” he says. “It was an era of counterculture and individualism, and people wanted a car that was a little naughty without being decadent. The Mustang represented that brilliantly. Like the hot pants and go-go boots, it was the antithesis of prim and proper.”
In today’s busy world, Prozzi says, mass clothing retailers such as Target and Banana Republic are responding with high fashion that is versatile and affordable. Ford is responding with the 2007 Edge.
He says the Edge reflects the mood of today’s society.
“These days, everyone’s running around like crazy people. They’ve got kids in school. They’re trying to balance their work life and their personal life. The last thing they want to look at is something that’s disheveled and disorganized,” he says. “People want more order and organization in their lives. Those ideas are represented in the Edge’s clean lines and flowing design.”
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October 16, 2006
Lands' End Launches its 2006 Outerwear Collection Combining Function and Fashion
Outerwear Headquarters(TM) is now easier to shop with a new Outerwear Finder(TM) and exclusive temperature ratings.
When it comes to finding the perfect winter coat, the 2006 Lands' End Outerwear survey confirms that women seek warmth first, then style. Lands' End offers the best of both, along with coordinating accessories to build an outerwear wardrobe.
According to the survey, 78 percent of women say the single most important factor influencing their family outerwear purchasing decisions is warmth. While at the same time, 57 percent of women indicate they will purchase a winter coat to update their own outerwear style. At Lands' End, function and fashion go hand in hand.
Whether shopping landsend.com, through the catalog or at one of the new Lands' End outerwear Shops at Sears, Lands' End offers warm and stylish options through six complete outerwear collections for the entire family - even the pet. Exclusive, new temperature ratings and an Outerwear Finder at landsend.com make it even easier for customers to sort the entire collection and select outerwear.
Established in 1963, Lands' End(R), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation, is a direct merchant of traditionally styled, classic clothing offered to customers around the world through regular mailings of its catalogs and online at landsend.com. A selection of Lands' End Best Sellers also is available at selected Sears(R) stores. Lands' End offers a complete line of clothing for women, men, children and infants, as well as a collection of fine-quality goods for the home.
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October 15, 2006
Clarins Groupe USA Signs Global License Agreement With David Yurman
David Yurman and Clarins Groupe USA have announced that they have entered into an exclusive global license agreement for the creation and distribution of prestige beauty and fragrance products bearing the David Yurman name. The first fragrance initiative will be launched principally in the United States and Canada.
Photo: David Yurman Jewelry
David Yurman is a phenomenon in the world of fine jewelry and timepieces. Established in 1980 and based in New York, David Yurman is today recognized as America's leading fine jewelry and luxury watch brand for men, women and children. David Yurman's signature gold and silver designs, diamonds, pearls, gemstones, and Swiss-crafted timepieces are recognized as the essence of relaxed American luxury. The collections are sold at David Yurman retail stores and at authorized fine jewelry and timepiece retailers.
CLARINS is one of the world's leading cosmetics companies renowned for its shares in high market prestige skin care products. Founded in 1954 and based in Paris, CLARINS and its subsidiaries are creators, marketers and distributors of skin care, make-up and fragrance products worldwide.
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October 12, 2006
Ashley Judd at Kohl's
Photo: Actress Ashley Judd was at the new Kohl's Department Store in Jersey City, N.J., to sign autographs for fans as part of the store's month-long grand opening celebration. The new store features Kohl's updated store design, which enhances customer comfort and convenience through innovative features such as spacious fitting rooms with lounge areas. Judd is the face of the American Beauty skincare and cosmetics sold exclusively at Kohl's.
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October 9, 2006
Louis Vuitton: Closing of Paris Fashion Week
First row at Louis Vuitton's Show for Spring Summer 2007.
Photo: H.R.H Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana (of Thailand), Yves Carcelle (president of Louis Vuitton).
PARIS, October 8 -- The house of Louis Vuitton, with Marc Jacobs as Artistic Director, closed fashion week in Paris with it's Spring Summer 2007 collection in the prestigious halls of the Petit Palais.
Yves Carcelle, President of Louis Vuitton received the international press and such exceptional personalities as Janet Jackson, Pharrell Williams, Eva Green, Lee Radziwill, Dita von Teese, Ludivine Sagnier to name but a few.
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October 4, 2006
Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2007 at Paris Fashion Show
New Fashion hits Paris runways.
Photographer: Philippe Wojaze for Reuters
Models present creations as part of French designer Jean-Paul Gaultier for his Spring/Summer 2007 ready-to-wear fashion collection in Paris on October 3, 2006.
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September 28, 2006
House of Taylor - White Diamonds Fragrance
The Fragrance Dreams are Made of.
Celebrating 15 Years of Luxury, Elegance and Style.
NEW YORK, Sept. 27 -- Fifteen years ago, Elizabeth Taylor introduced White Diamonds and a legend was born. Like Elizabeth Taylor, White Diamonds was a star from the very beginning. Immediately popular with women and the men who love them, White Diamonds has since become a fragrance icon and consistently ranks among the top-selling fragrances every year.
Elizabeth Taylor, a fascinating and multi-faceted woman, has always and famously been enthralled by the brilliance of a perfect diamond. In 1991 she created White Diamonds to capture the sparkle and allure of her favorite jewel.
15th Anniversary Limited Edition: Specially designed to celebrate the 15th anniversary of White Diamonds, this limited edition golden bottle with Elizabeth Taylor's signature and Swarovski(R) crystal-adorned cap is the ultimate keepsake for the woman who adores White Diamonds. Beautifully showcased in an elegant black flocked box with shimmering gold ribbon and a sparkling Swarovski(R) crystal-adorned pin to wear and enjoy.
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September 21, 2006
LONG LIVE INDIVIDUALITY AT GAP
Gap 'T-Shirt Shop' Ad Campaign featuring cast of celebrities including Jeremy Piven, Mia Farrow, Aaron Eckhart, Natasha Bedingfield and Common.
SAN FRANCISCO – Gap is celebrating its heritage in self-expression and individuality with its second fall advertising campaign entitled “T-Shirt Shop.” The campaign, which focuses on T-shirts, features a diverse ensemble of actors, musicians, and style makers including Jeremy Piven, Mia Farrow, Aaron Eckhart, Natasha Bedingfield, Common, Eva Herzigova, Pete Wentz, Lou Doillon, Paula Patton, Kristen Stewart, Brice Marden and Yvonne Force.
Gap’s latest campaign of the season is comprised of black and white print ads shot by acclaimed photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Each shot features a celebrity wearing their favorite Gap T in a way that expresses their individual style. From a laid back image of actor Aaron Eckhart sporting a baseball T, to an animated shot of musician Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) rocking out as he tears off his striped T, the images convey the personality and energy of each celebrity. To reinforce the message of individuality, the campaign is tagged with the message ‘long live individuality’ and each campaign image has a corresponding tagline – such as your expression, your spirit, your attitude – capturing the emotion of the shot.
Gap Inc. is one of the world's largest specialty retailers, with more than 3,000 stores. Gap operates four of the most recognized apparel brands in the world — Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Forth & Towne.
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September 16, 2006
Montblanc Presents Katherine Jenkins as International Brand Ambassador
Montblanc has appointed opera star Katherine Jenkins as one of its international brand ambassadors. In her new role, Katherine will feature in Montblanc's advertising campaign and will perform at the opening of the new Montblanc boutiques in Tokyo and London. Subscribing to the brand's commitment to arts and culture, Montblanc will also be sponsoring Katherine's UK tour later in the year and will support her international development.
Montblanc has identified Katherine Jenkins' astounding talent and youthful beauty. Her individual style and personal values mirror the cornerstones of the Montblanc brand. As Montblanc's women's collections are young and flourishing, Katherine, herself a young rising star has been chosen by the brand to be a face for Montblanc watches, leather, fine jewellery and writing instruments.
Katherine Jenkins has already established herself as one of the biggest names in classical music with her albums Premiere, Second Nature and Living a Dream, which made her the fastest selling classical artist ever. It seems no major event is complete without an appearance by the Welsh singer. She has performed at Live8 and has won two consecutive awards for best album at the Classic Brits.
2006 marks the 100th anniversary of the international luxury brand: Montblanc. It is today a diversified luxury goods company offering writing instruments, timepieces, leather, jewellery, eyewear and fragrance.
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September 12, 2006
Fortunoff Announces Petra Nemcova, Supermodel and Activist, as their New Fresh Face
Fortunoff, the 84-year-old iconic brand has announced supermodel and humanitarian, Petra Nemcova, as their new face. She is the first personality associated with the brand since Lauren Bacall served as Fortunoff's spokesperson twenty six years ago. Petra, known for her beauty as well as her compassion and charitable endeavors, will serve as the face of Fortunoff's regional advertising campaign and their Fall and Holiday Jewelry catalogs, reaching over two million consumers in the USA. The latest images of Petra's campaign have recently been unveiled in the windows of Fortunoff's flagship Fifth Avenue location. This new imagery is in keeping with Fortunoff's desire to appeal to a new consumer, by introducing Fortunoff in a more fashionable, more youthful manner.
In addition to serving as the face of Fortunoff, Petra will take on the role as designer for the very first time. She collaborated with the jewelry design team to create a new collection called the "Petra for Fortunoff Collection," available this holiday season in all Fortunoff retail locations, as well as online. Fortunoff is widely known for its vast selection of classic and chic jewelry at accessible prices. In keeping with this philosophy, the "Petra for Fortunoff Collection" incorporates pieces in gold, sterling silver, and pieces with diamonds and gemstones that retail from $125 to $5,000. This collection is derivative of Petra's keen eye for design and unique sense of personal style. A portion of proceeds from select items will benefit the Happy Hearts Fund, Petra's personal charity of choice she founded in 2005. The Happy Hearts Fund provides aid to children in need who have suffered loss or hardship as a result of natural, economic or health related disasters.
Petra Nemcova is a Czech born model and tsunami survivor. Since her introduction to modeling, Nemcova has worked with some of the industry's most prominent photographers, such as Mario Testino, Gilles Bensimon, Patric Demarchelier. Her sultry looks have been featured in major magazines including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, Harper's Bazaar and has appeared in advertising campaigns for high-profile brands such as La Perla, Clarins, and Max Factor, among others.
Fortunoff, a New York legend since 1922 has propelled itself from its roots in Brooklyn through stores in New York and New Jersey to the World Wide Web. Fortunoff provides customers with necessities and niceties such as fine jewelry and watches, antique jewelry and everything for the home.
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September 10, 2006
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveils WANT IT!
Saks' Innovative Celebration of Fall's Irresistible Styles.
Saks Fifth Avenue has announced Want It!, a storewide fashion event featuring the most riveting runway trends of the season and original artwork by Vanity Fair fashion and style director Michael Roberts.
Want It!, which is set to launch September 13, 2006 in Saks Fifth Avenue stores around the USA, is a brilliantly edited list of fall's most promising, must-have looks and fashion-forward trends.
Saks Fifth Avenue will announce the event to consumers with a national advertising campaign, Want It! themed catalogs, direct mail and promotional activities
Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world's preeminent fashion retailers, is renowned for its superlative American and international designer collections, as well as its first-rate selling services and expertly edited assortment of handbags, shoes, cosmetics and accessories for the home. Today, Saks operates 55 full-line stores in 26 US states, 2 stores in the Middle East in Dubai and Riyadh, 50 OFF 5th Outlet Stores and a website, http://www.saks.com/.
The lead sponsor of Want It! is Extra Fine Merino Wool(TM). Other sponsors include Mercedes USA, Mastercard, BCBG, Theory, Elie Tahari, Chanel, Chloe, Birger Christensen, Seven, Wolford, Stuart Weitzman, Andrew Marc, Armani, LaCoste and Cole Haan.
"Want It! is a key tenet of the Saks business strategy this fall. It focuses on a broad range of our customers and offers key fashion trends in an array of price points and styles," said Andrew Jennings, President and COO, Saks Fifth Avenue. "Want It! is a remarkable collaboration between our vendors, our managing partners and our sponsors and we are especially grateful to Extra Fine Merino Wool(TM) for their sponsorship. So many of the designers we feature at Saks prefer the natural elegance of wool, and the emergence this fall of Extra Fine Merino Wool made this partnership an ideal opportunity for us. I would also like to thank the wide array of vendors who have supported our efforts to make this fall fashion campaign a huge success."
"For Want It!, we singled out the items we were truly enthusiastic about and bought them in a full range of styles and designers, so there's something for the customer who's just starting to shop with us as well as something for the die-hard fashion lovers," said Ron Frasch, Vice Chairman and Chief Merchant, Saks Fifth Avenue. "Our goal with Want It! is to give all of our customers the chance to tap into these trends in a way that complements his or her own personal style."
The anointed Want It! items run the gamut and the essentials for Women include: the Voluminous Sleeve; the Narrow Pantsuit; the Romantic Blouse; Wide-Leg Pants; the Textured Knit; the Fur-Trimmed Coat; Leggings; the Flat Boot; the Satchel Bag; Gloves; Skinny Jeans; the Red Lip; and anything in Wool.
For Men, Want It! pieces are: the Leather Blazer; Straight-Leg Jeans; Velvet; the Cardigan; the Sport Boot; the Fancy White Shirt; the Fine-Gauge Knit; the Pea Coat; and again, anything in Wool. (See Attached Sheet for more details.)
Michael Roberts
Providing the eye-catching visual presence of the campaign is Michael Roberts, former fashion director at The New Yorker and newly appointed fashion and style director at Vanity Fair. Mr. Roberts has created over 20 original works of art to illustrate Saks Fifth Avenue's Want It! items in his signature snippy style, giving each trend its own unique, colorful personality.
Before joining Vanity Fair earlier this year, Michael Roberts held the title of fashion director at The New Yorker for nine years. He has also served as fashion editor of The Sunday Times, style director and art director of Tatler, design director of British Vogue, Paris editor of Vanity Fair, and contributing editor to Conde Nast Traveler.
Mr. Roberts has published four books of his trademark illustrations: The Snippy World of New Yorker Fashion Artist Michael Roberts (L7/Steidl, 2005), Snowman in Paradise (Chronicle, 2004), Mumbo Jumbo (Callaway, 2000) and The Jungle ABC (Callaway, 1998). He also served as art director and editor of Grace: Thirty Years of Fashion at Vogue (Steidl, 2002).
"Michael Roberts' immaculate collages, each showcasing one of the Want It! items and many with a wink to fashion and art world icons such as Bruce Weber, Polly Mellen and Andy Warhol, provide the colorful, witty and charming spirit that drives the campaign," noted Terron Schaefer, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Saks Fifth Avenue. "Michael Roberts' Want It! artwork will appear in Saks Fifth Avenue stores, advertising and other marketing materials, and we're thrilled to collaborate with such a brilliant artist and celebrated name in fashion."
Saks Fifth Avenue will announce the event to consumers with a national advertising campaign, Want It! themed catalogs, direct mail and promotional activities -- all leading up to a pair of opening night galas in New York City and Beverly Hills on September 13, 2006, benefiting a charity to be announced at a later date. The next day, Want It! will roll out in all 55 stores and on saks.com. A variety of Want It! related festivities, special appearances and in-store events will drive the campaign in the following weeks.
WANT IT! WOMEN'S
VOLUMINOUS SLEEVE
* get a little drama up your sleeve with this brand-new proportion
* go soft and romantic or architectural and cropped
* pump up the volume on blouses, jackets and coats
NARROW PANTSUIT
* long, lean lines turn you into a tall, cool sip of water
* a wardrobe classic, updated with a slim, tapered shape
* soften its sleek tailoring with a romantic blouse or long gloves
ROMANTIC BLOUSE
* put a little woo in your fall wardrobe
* the feminine mystique lives on in ruffles, lace and bows
* with jeans or a tuxedo, it'll make them swoon
WIDE-LEG PANTS
* join the elegant ranks of Hepburn and Garbo
* the fluid silhouette gives you plenty of wiggle room
* go for proportion control: a fitted jacket or knit top
TEXTURED KNIT
* be a wrap star in layer upon knitted layer
* choose from chunky cables, cowls and cocoons
* wear it out: from swing cardigans to sweater coats
FUR-TRIMMED COAT
* think mink (and beaver and lamb and chinchilla)
* long-haired and funky furs drive classic coats wild
* indulge in thick bands of fur at collar and cuffs
LEGGINGS
* the shape to be in: form-fitting, sleek and always opaque
* stretch into textured territory or stay smooth
* absolutely essential with minis and long sweaters
FLAT BOOT
* well-heeled for fall means 1 inch or down to the ground
* wear them to the calf, to the knee or over-the-knee
* boot up with skirts, skinny jeans and leggings
SATCHEL BAG
* a ladylike frame holds a soft, roomy shape
* the short handle fits comfortably in your gloved hand
* the perfect ally to the season's coats and suits
GLOVES
* give yourself a hand in wool, suede or leather
* from opera length to scrunched at the wrist to fingerless fun
* the newest arm candy to wear with cropped sleeves
SKINNY JEANS
* play it straight with super-slim denim
* from classic blue to sleek black to the latest dark grey
* pair them with flats or tuck them into boots
RED LIP
* the perfect pout starts here
* bold, beautiful shades of scarlet, crimson and bordeaux
* sculpted and matte for day with a slick of shine at night
WOOL
* get your hands on the natural softness of Extra Fine Merino Wool(TM)
* Extra Fine Merino Wool combines a luxurious feel with the properties
that made wool famous
* wool t-shirts, knits and tailored clothing effortlessly weave into your
wardrobe
WANT IT! MEN'S
LEATHER BLAZER
* double-agent operating as both evening jacket and street-wise coat
* identified by soft leather, peak lapels and roguish charm
* conspires with fall's newest straight-leg jeans
STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS
* the new streamlined denim architecture
* an engineering marvel, from classic cut to extreme stovepipe
* towers over sneakers, drivers, boots (and the competition)
VELVET
* luxurious velvet epitomizes masculine sensuality
* show your soft side: textured, printed or patterned
* simply irresistible with flannels or jeans
CARDIGAN
* it's open season for the sweater
* slimmer, trimmer and more photogenic than your grandpa's
* layer under a blazer or show it off as outerwear
SPORT BOOT
* rugged good looks always gather a crowd
* fans love the laces, grommets & buckles galore
* wear with jeans for mountain climbing & a suit for social climbing
FANCY WHITE SHIRT
* don't get hung up on the same old plain white shirt
* the rebel's in the details: pintucks, ruffles and embellishments
* walk the line between dressed up and dressed down
FINE-GAUGE KNIT
* a global landmark, renowned for its artisanal construction
* super-fine ribbing makes a monumental difference
* build your look with a suit, cardigan or fancy white shirt
PEA COAT
* a sleek seafarer with a penchant for shore-leave mischief
* recruited for double-breasted duty as both blazer and coat
* add a turtleneck & set sail in jeans and flannels
WOOL
* get your hands on the natural softness of Extra Fine Merino Wool(TM)
* Extra Fine Merino Wool combines a luxurious feel with the properties
that made wool famous
* wool t-shirts, knits and tailored clothing effortlessly weave into your
wardrobe
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September 5, 2006
Liz Hurley Named the New Face of Jordache Jeans
Jordache Unveils Their Newest Ad Campaign.
Jordache will unveil a US national advertising campaign featuring model and actress Elizabeth Hurley. Shot by famed photographer Michael Thompson in his NY studio, the campaign features Hurley clad in classic Jordache Jeans, edgy with a whip and the iconic Jordache horse. The first ad will run in US national publications beginning in September and will run through the holiday season.
The latest campaign exemplifies Jordache's commitment to the classic quality it is known for, with a sophistication that keeps Jordache a celebrity and fashionista favorite. In the campaign, Hurley wears the Jordache Vintage line, sold in high-end retail stores as well as the new Jordache Legacy line launching exclusively at Macy's. All jeans have embroidered back pocket stitching with superior fits and modern styles.
Jordache catapulted to fame in the late 70's as a leader in the designer-label jeans category. At the height of its popularity, Jordache Jeans were designer favorites and its highly anticipated ad campaigns were seen as innovative.
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September 2, 2006
Celebrities Sign the Olay Definity Reflections of Hope Mirror for Charity
Olay Definity Reflections of Hope Mirror to be auctioned, with Proceeds Benefiting The Skin Cancer Foundation.
LOS ANGELES -- Jaime Pressly, Virginia Madsen, James Denton, Isaiah Washington, Wentworth Miller and many more celebrities signed the Olay Definity Reflections of Hope Mirror at the TV Guide After Party Celebrating the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The beautiful antique mirror displaying the signatures of more than 25 celebrities will be auctioned on eBay beginning September 5th and closing September 15th. Olay will donate 100% of auction proceeds to The Skin Cancer Foundation, a Foundation devoted to the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer.
A sponsor of this year's TV Guide After Party, Olay Definity hosted a beauty suite where celebrities had the opportunity to sign the one-of-a-kind mirror and sip on the exclusive Olay Defini-tini, the first-ever glowing cocktail debuting in two flavors: Pear and Luminous Lemonade.
Olay Definity hydrates to reduce the appearance of discolorations so what you see is luminous, more flawless skin.
P&G Beauty sells more than 130 different brands in over 180 countries worldwide that touch and improve lives daily. P&G Beauty brands include: Pantene(R), Head and Shoulders(R), Olay(R), Max Factor(R), Cover Girl(R), Gillette(R) Complete Skin Care for Men, Always(R), Joy(R), Hugo Boss(R), Wella(R), Herbal Essences(R), Clairol Nice 'n Easy(R) and SK-II(R).
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September 1, 2006
Lancome Announces Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann as New Spokesmodel
Lancome, the leading French luxury beauty brand has signed Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann as its newest spokesmodel.
According to Lancome, "A student, model and world traveler, Rossellini Wiedemann personifies what it is to be a modern woman these days. Her energy, passion and joie de vivre make her a perfect personality for the French beauty brand, while the fact that she is Italian and Scandinavian on her mother's side, German on her father's side and American by nationality will serve her well as she represents Lancome in countries around the globe."
"Due to her cosmopolitan background, Elettra is a young woman of her time who lives in New York, regularly travels to Paris, which she loves, and always remains in touch with the world around her," says Odile Roujol, General Manager of Lancome International. "Simply by looking at her and listening to her, one knows that she will contribute her grace, intelligence and optimism to the Lancome vision of women."
Rossellini Wiedemann is no stranger to Lancome, as her mother, the actress and model Isabella Rossellini, represented the brand for 14 years. "When Elettra told me she had signed with Lancome, I felt as if I had reunited with a dear friend," said Rossellini.
Rossellini Wiedemann, who is fluent in English, Italian and French, says the best part of her job is getting to travel around the world, see different cities and learn about other cultures. When she isn't working and studying, she keeps in shape by playing sports and doing yoga. She is a very active, open-minded and curious young woman who is conscious of social issues and has numerous interests, including art, science and the protection of the environment.
Rossellini Wiedemann, with her luminous brown eyes, light brown hair and Audrey Hepburn-like charm, will be featured in advertising for a number of products, including new foundation, mascara and lip gloss. Her first ads, for skincare, will break in Asia at the end of 2006; other advertising campaigns will run worldwide starting in January 2007.
Rossellini Wiedemann was born and raised in New York City. When she isn't walking the runway for top fashion brands such as Alberta Ferretti, Bill Blass and Diane von Furstenberg, she can be found at college in Manhattan, studying politics, history and economics. During the first half of her summer break from school, she worked on her debut Lancome advertising campaign; during the second half, she volunteered in Africa at a world-renowned center for elephant conservation.
Like her mother, Rossellini Wiedemann never planned on becoming a model. When she was 15, a family acquaintance suggested she give modeling a try. Her first booking was for German Vogue and she subsequently appeared in top fashion magazines including American Vogue, Teen Vogue, Glamour, Ten, Harper's Bazaar and Another Magazine. This work has brought her before the lenses of such respected photographers as Bruce Weber, Nathaniel Goldberg, Pamela Hanson, Robert Erdmann, Ellen von Unwerth and Fabrizzio Ferri. Rossellini Wiedemann has been featured in Abercrombie & Fitch's quarterly catalog and ad campaigns for Salvatore Ferragamo, Bill Blass and Catherine Malandrino.
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August 15, 2006
Two Beauty Icons Reunite as Maybelline New York Reintroduces Fashion and Beauty Icon Christy Turlington to Its Spokesperson Lineup
One of the Original Supermodels Rejoins Maybelline New York as the Brand's Newest Face.
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Maybelline New York has announced that beauty icon Christy Turlington has returned to the company as a spokesperson. As a face for Maybelline New York, Turlington will target 35+ consumers beginning with a new TV advertising campaign debuting August 21st. Print will debut in September issues of fashion, beauty and lifestyle publications.
Christy first exploded onto the scene in the early 1990's as an internationally recognized model gracing the covers of top magazines and runways around the world and as the face for Maybelline. In the years that followed, Christy kept busy working as a smoking-prevention activist, entrepreneur, author, mother of two, and now again, a spokesperson for Maybelline New York.
Born and raised in Northern California, Christy Turlington has successfully created a diverse and multi-talented career as an entrepreneur, role model and spokesperson in the cosmetic, fashion, business and activist spheres. She has graced every magazine cover from Vogue to Time, and is an advocate for smoking cessation, women's health research and empowerment for young women. After leaving the runway in 1994, Christy completed her undergraduate education at New York University with a major in comparative religion and philosophy. She then shifted her focus to achieving certain personal and entrepreneurial aspirations. After graduating, Turlington decided to merge her avid interest in yoga and eastern practices with her extensive experience in the fashion and beauty industries by creating the Nuala and Mahanuala apparel and accessory brands and by writing her best selling book LIVING WITH YOGA (Hyperion).
Maybelline New York is available in over 90 countries worldwide. Offering more than 200 products, Maybelline New York combines technologically advanced formulations with on-trend expertise to create accessible cosmetics with a spirited style.
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August 2, 2006
BENETTON PLAYLIFE COLLECTION FALL/WINTER 2006/2007
Playlife Casual Sportswear Fashion from Benetton.
Playlife, the casual sportswear label, presents a collection of allusions, cross-fertilisations, reminiscences and remakes for autumn winter 2006-2007. The collection’s key feature is its fusion of sportswear and casual wear. It revives, reinterprets and revisits popular styles from the past and timeless classics of both genres, rethinking them for today’s tastes, needs and moods.
The collection follows two themes, the same for both men and women.
Sportswear draws inspiration from a look that was all the rage in the 80s. The paninaro style emerges once more with its seemingly casual smartness. His and her coloured down jackets are the theme’s visiting card: very padded, very colourful, very gorgeous. He wears them with classic sports trousers and shirts with a slightly worn air, but above all with striped or plain-colour polo shirts. Simple, close-fitting knitwear, sweatshirts and T-shirts give that touch of elegance typical of the period. For her, classic sportswear styles have more feminine proportions and shaping: the sleeveless waistcoat, the windcheater, tracksuit bottoms, rock-climber trousers. Then, of course, things only for her: miniskirts, low-neck T-shirts, beachwrap-skirts. Cotton-feel fabrics are tamed with high-tech treatments. Basic colours – off-white, black, red and blue – mix with bright hues – cyclamen, purple, saffron, emerald, pumpkin – and new shades of mid-blue, pale blue and pink.
Heritage: in keeping with the idea that nothing is destroyed, everything is transformed, this range follows the thread of second-hand and vintage. This is clearly just an effect achieved by extreme washing treatments, design research and know-how. The result is worn, metabolised clothes; each detail is understood and appreciated. He has army-style overwear; worn trousers full of decorative details; old-style knitwear; “survivor” shirts and T-shirts. She has the same military look but softened by feminine styling: flying jackets; explorers’ safari jackets; uniform jackets; close-fitting trousers in various lengths and knee-length skirts. Only T-shirts and sweatshirts have romantic touches: figure-hugging; low-cut necklines; embroidered; cross-over styling with a definite lingerie look. The cotton-blend fabrics are treated to lose their stiffness and, not least, colour. Only dusty shades of lavender, pumpkin, aquamarine, chestnut, green, claret and basic colours.
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July 4, 2006
BARBIE LOVES BENETTON
Mattel and Benetton Group are celebrating a unique new partnership.
Mattel and Benetton Group are celebrating a world-wide exclusive partnership, valid until December 31st 2006. Bringing together two of the world’s best known fashion brands, this partnership will create BarbieTM loves Benetton a stylish girls fashion collection that capitalises on the BarbieTM brand status and Benetton’s expertise as leading fashion company.
With the BarbieTM brand essence of aspirational fashion, fun and friendship and Benetton’s unique style, the collaboration is a natural fit and has led to the creation of BarbieTM loves Benetton, an inspired girls’ fashion range. The range features four contemporary looks from the worlds leading style capitals - London, Paris, New York and Stockholm. The collection also includes four special BarbieTM loves Benetton dolls that take their inspiration from the real girl fashion range.
BarbieTM loves Benetton Girl - Moscow
BarbieTM and Benetton’s journey continues and the route is all European: Milan, Berlin, Moscow and St. Moritz will be represented by four dolls which rise to the occasion.
Mattel, Inc., (NYSE: MAT, www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including BarbieTM, the most popular fashion doll ever created. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Hot Wheels, Matchbox, American Girl and Tyco R/C, as well as Fisher-Price brands (www.fisher-price.com), including Little People, Rescue Heroes, Power Wheels and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 25,000 people in 42 countries and sells products in more than 150 nations throughout the world.
Benetton Group is present in 120 countries around the world. Its core business is clothing: a group with a strong Italian character whose style, quality and passion are clearly seen in its brands: the casual United Colors of Benetton, fashion oriented Sisley, Playlife leisurewear and Killer Loop streetwear.
Four New Dolls: Milan, Berlin, Moscow and St. Moritz
Milan concentrates, in just a few very carefully designed pieces, a look that is fit for people who are well-practised at moving around in a cosmopolitan metropolis: padded trench coat, pink wool tops, denim or macro Prince of Wales check Bermudas, knitted woollen berets, shoulder bags and comfortable sneakers or practical rubber boots with charming all-over logo print.
Berlin: punk rock is the leit motiv of the collection that interprets the Central European characteristics of a completely renewed capital city. Numerous layers created by different and apparently discordant fabrics and colors. Denim and knitted wool, jersey and drapery fabrics in dark, but not gloomy colors.
Moscow: colors, forms and materials suitable for the winter city ‘par excellence’. Full embroidered skirts, capes, woollen sweaters with rich jacquard patterns and floral prints on velvet in the old Russian tradition.
St. Moritz completes the quartet of locations in which BarbieTM will wear the new Benetton look. The famous Swiss town suggests a mood which is both chic and sporty. Elegance and practicality are expressed with padded goose down jackets, knitted pullovers full of jacquard patterns and velvet trousers. The picture is completed by specially designed accessories that recall the atmosphere of the famous ski slopes. All in colors which BarbieTM loves Benetton finds irresistible: pink and white.
The four ranges will be available in United Colors of Benetton stores, along with the dolls, as from September 2006. As is now the tradition, there will also be a fifth new arrival dedicated to the Christmas festivities, with a totally oriental flavour.
Silvano Cassano, CEO of Benetton Group states, “The agreement between Mattel and Benetton Group, and two of the fashion world’s strongest brands BarbieTM and United Colors of Benetton, highlights both Groups’ strong attention to the market, their international vision and the capacity to aggregate values and innovative ideas in product and distribution. Benetton Group sees co-branding with partners of a global level as strong business opportunities and this agreement with Mattel is, I believe, the best example.”
Matt Bousquette, President of Mattel Brands, explains: “This is a fantastic partnership for BarbieTM and Benetton. For the first time, BarbieTM will be seen simultaneously in Benetton windows throughout the world and this will enable us to reach girls in a unique new way. We are delighted that the BarbieTM brand’s fantastic fashion heritage has helped to create such an inspiring collection. We have been fortunate to work with some of the world’s leading fashion design houses and so the opportunity to work with such a well- established high street favourite is very exciting for us. Both our organisations share the same core values as young, fashionable and fun brands that offer the consumer quality products.”
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July 2, 2006
Bottega Veneta - a Gucci Group brand
Founded in the mid-1960's and headquartered in Vicenza, Italy, Bottega Veneta is a leading Italian leather goods house. Reputed for its quality and exclusiveness, the Bottega Veneta product offering includes handbags, small leather goods, home items, ready to wear, and luggage. The brand is especially known for its signature Intrecciato line. Bottega Veneta distributes through a worldwide network of directly operated stores and exclusive department and specialty stores.
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