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August 31, 2007 · Filed under Fragrances, Fragrances - Female
British supermodel Kate Moss has launched her own fragrance called “Kate by Kate Moss” which will be bottled by celebrity collaborator Coty Inc.
At a gilittering, exclusive launch in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on Wednesday, Moss said, “I tried to encompass everything that I feel about being feminine and a bit rock n’ roll, bit edgy, and a bit light, and a bit dark.”
The scent is described as a mixture of elegant and risqu, with smoky rose and black undertones and a vintage English feel.
“It’s something I’ve thought of doing for a long time, but it just never felt right,” Moss told WWD prior to the launch. “It felt natural to take the next step.”
The launch is a significant indicator that the 33-year-old model has ridden out the cocaine scandals that once looked set to destroy her career; a scandal that cost the fashion queen some high-profile contracts including with Chanel, Burberry, H&M and jeweller H.Stern.
She then went into rehab, and her re-appearance saw a revival in her career, and according to latest reports this year, her annual income was estimated to be $11.5 million.
According to WWD, Coty Inc. is expected to pull in $50 million in the first year of the line’s sales. Kate Moss had also served as the face of Coty’s Rimmel cosmetics for nearly six years; hence the decision to further extend the collaboration comes as no surprise.
In the past, Moss has also been the face of other perfumes – Anais Anais, Chanel Mademoiselle and Calvin Klein Obsession.
And of course, Kate will appear as the face of “Kate by Kate Moss” in both print and TV ads.
The scent, which debuts Europe and Asia in September, will retail between $24 and $65 when it’s launched in North America early next year.
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August 30, 2007 · Filed under Apparel, Fashion & Makeup
Bollywood seamstress Kareen Kapoor has been roped in by fashion apparel retail chain Globus as its new brand ambassador.
Looking stunning in an electric-blue outfit on the launch, Kareena said, “I am delighted. I love the trendy hip fashion from Globus which is as good as anywhere else in the world. I look forward to spreading this new language of fashion across the nation.”
Akshay Raheja, Globus Vice Chairman, commented that Kareena’s sense of style, charisma and attitude reflected the aspirations of millions of young Indians. “She has experimented with a variety of roles and hence one has seen her in different stunning looks,” he added.
As part of its strategy in developing fashion apparel brands, Globus has built design studios in Mumbai with more than 50 designers and product specialists creing the latest and trendiest merchandise that will be available under the brands ‘Globus’ and ‘F21’at their fashion stores.
Talking about the company’s expansion plans, Vinay Nadkarni, Globus CEO, said, “We’re looking at a pan-India presence across 70 cities over the next five years. Kareena’s wide appeal would go a long way in establishing Globus as a versatile, vibrant and expressive fashion brand.”
It may be recalled that another Bollywood star, Soha Ali Khan, represented Globus last year.
August 24, 2007 · Filed under F & B, General
Of course you do–Heroes star Hayden Panettiere, who just turned 18, is the new face of America’s iconic “Got Milk” campaign targeting teenagers to drink milk.
For her ad, Hayden is sporting the famous milk moustache in a skintight red dress as she clutches an exploding glass of the white stuff.
“You don’t have to be a hero to feel invincible. That’s why I drink milk,” she says in the tag line, which, of course, is a reference to Hayden’s character on Heroes, Claire Bennett, who can spontaneously heal herself from almost any injury.
The sexy blonde, who turned 18 on Tuesday (August 21), will appear in new print ads, shot by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz. The campaign urges teenagers to drink three glasses of low-fat or fat-free milk a day.
Meanwhile, earlier this week, Hayden made an appearance David Letterman and talked about what turning legal means to her.
“I don’t think much changes when you’re 18 – maybe the way people treat you,” Hayden said.
“But I think the only things I can do is buy cigarettes, porn and, if I get in trouble with the law, I’m kind of screwed.”
August 23, 2007 · Filed under Apparel, Fashion & Makeup, Fashion Line
Eighteen-year-old London girl Peaches Geldof is the new face of Australian fashion chain Dotti.
The “It” girl has lately been making an impact in the fashion circuit with her wardrobe of designer pieces as well with her outspoken ways.
Said Dotti general manager Sarah Rovis: “She has her own style, which is an eclectic mix of chain store and high end. It’s exactly how our Dotti customers dress.
“Peaches also stands out from the sameness of Hollywood celebrities and is her own woman.”
Peaches, the ‘rebel’ daughter of Sir Bob Geldof and the late Paula Yates, admits she has fallen for the chainstore chic trend.
At a time when fashion experts are pointing out that celebrities seen in designer clothing are looked upon a source of inspiration for the stores trying to identify a trend and then make it affordable, Dotti appears to have picked up the trend to mix and match.
A regular on the party scene, Peaches has gone public with her views on older fashion figures, calling Madonna “mutton dressed as lamb.”
She recently was involved in a rather embarassing controversy when she was seen clubbing wearing designer pieces that had gone missing from a magazine shoot days earlier.
The platinum blonde will visit Australia next month to start shooting for the summer ad campaign.
August 17, 2007 · Filed under Apparel, Beach/Swim Wear, Beauty, Fashion & Makeup, Fragrances - Female, Lingerie
Teri Hatcher –whether you call her the Bond girl or the Desperate Housewife — is pushing Badgley Mischka’s denim, swimwear and sunglasses among other things.
Teri poses in sexy and provocative campaign ranging from a day poolside in swimwear to lounging around the house in revealing lingerie. The brand has expanded to include couture, Platinum Eveningwear, Platinum Sportswear, couture evening and day handndbags, eyewear, footwear, jewelry, lingerie, swimwear, fur and fragrance.
Teri Hatcher commented, “Working with Mark and James has been a wonderful experience, there is such great synergy between us. They were the first designers to dress me for my first ever red carpet event. They empower women through amazing clothes. I like the idea of women finding great pieces of clothing and accessories to make themselves feel good. The shoot was relaxed and fun, it felt great to be styled by the actual designers.”
Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka said, “Teri represents the Badgley Mischka woman. Not only is she an amazing actress and established author, but she is also a dedicated mother. Teri can wear Badgley Mischka to a red carpet event or she can put on a piece from our sportswear and handbag collection to run an errand.”
“She’s a beautiful, smart woman, and I think our customer can relate to her,” Mark added. I agree.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and Sharon Stone have been featured in ads in previous seasons.
Teri and the designers from Badley Mischka will collaborate on numerous campaigns in the coming few months. Meanwhile, fans will recall that Badgley Mischka was hailed by Vogue as among the “Top 10 American Designers” and their designs appeal to a range of celebrities, including Madonna, Catherine Zeta Jones, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Winslet, Sarah Jessica Parker aand Ashley Judd.
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