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June 30, 2008 · Filed under General
Czech supermodel Petra Nemcova was unveiled as the new spokesperson for German mail order house Otto at the company’s HQ in Hamburg, Germany earlier today.
Not more than a week ago, Nemcova, 29, had donated more than 150 computers - along with other educational equipment - to The Andrew H. Wilson Charter Elementary School in New Orleans.
“While the Happy Hearts Fund has provided children and schools in disaster-stricken, underprivileged communities with computers around the globe, the Andrew H. Wilson Charter School is the first recipient in New Orleans, and in the U.S.,” said Nemcova. “It’s evident that after disaster strikes, once the cameras disappear, so does much of the help. Each and every one of these students is a survivor of Hurricane Katrina, and we hope that by supporting them, not only will their lives and educational opportunities improve, but also those of future Wilson School students.”
The sizzling hottie posed for photographers generously at the event. Some pics from the event along with other modeling images of Petra here:
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June 30, 2008 · Filed under Fragrances - Male
The ad featuring Hollywood actor Josh Hartnett for Giorgio Armani Diamonds for Men is out.
Hartnett was signed last month as the face of Armani’s new fragrance Diamonds for men. The scent was unveiled last week at the Spring Summer 2009 Men’s Fashion Week in Milan and will be on sale worldwide starting in August.
“The Emporio Armani generation is inspired by film and music,” Armani told WWD. “I felt that for the men’s Diamonds fragrance it would therefore be appropriate to involve one of today’s most inspiring young actors.
Diamonds for Men was created for urban, young men, Jacques Cavallier of Firmenich. It contains gourmet-woody aromatic juicy, with sparkling, sweet aromas of bergamot, with Guaiac, cocoa and ambroxan.
The square-shaped bottle like a cut diamond was designed by Giorgio Armani himself.
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June 27, 2008 · Filed under Fashion Line, Fragrances - Male
R&B singer Ciara is serious–she’s now a professional model with modeling agency Wilhemia while also planning a signature fashion line with Steve & Barry’s.
In a bid to diversify her appeal as well as advance her career, the ‘Promise’ singer will likely be posing for clothing and perfumes and design her own fashion apparel via Steve & Barry’s.
“Modeling has always been one of my aspirations,” says Ciara. “But I was insecure about my height. I thought I was 5 foot 7 inches but I just found out that I’m 5 foot 8 inches so I’m really excited about that.” Ciara is currently engaged in print campaigns for Jay Z’s Rocawear line.
The “1, 2 Step” singer has also unveiled plans to launch her own fashion line in the footsteps of actress Sarah Jessica Parker’s Bitten range.
“I have a couple of cool things that I’m working on,” she said about her fashion line. “The coolest thing about Steve & Barry’s is they cater to everyday people. I won’t say that my line will be like theirs, I want to stay true to who I am, but most importantly it has to be affordable.”
Ciara, 22, whose “Fantasy Ride” breaks this September, is also appearing in the film “Mama I Want To Sing,” co-starring Lynn Whitfield and Patti LaBelle, due for a release this year.
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June 27, 2008 · Filed under Fashion Line
The celebrity circuit is rife with highly plausible rumors that Kevin Federline will be the new face of Los Angeles-based Christopher Brian denim collection.
Britney Spears’ rapper-model-TV star-professional wrestler ex-husband Kevin Federline, 30, has apparently been offered a seven-figure deal to promote the Chris Brian line by music producer Chris Stokes.
“We feel Kevin would be a great model for the line,” the brand co-owner told the In Touch magazine.
Yeah, right. Then again, isn’t he actually a ‘great model’ for a lot of other things as well? Who won the model ‘Father of the Year’ lately? Huh?
June 26, 2008 · Filed under Fashion Line
US actress Mamie Gummer is replacing French singer and actress Charlotte Gainsbourg as the face of French fashion brand Gérard Darel.
Mary Willa “Mamie” Gummer, the 24-year-old daughter of Academy Award-winning Meryl Streep and sculptor Don Gummer, has completed her first campaign, shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin in New York. Darel’s collections, including bags and accessories, are apparently patronized by Eva Longoria and Jessica Alba.
Gummer has two movies due out this year — ‘All Saints Day’ and ‘The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond’, as well as the HBO miniseries ‘John Adams’ which details the life of the second President of the United States.
June 25, 2008 · Filed under Skin 'n' Nails
Canadian actress Malin Akerman is partnering with Neutrogena (R) to promote a viral video about self-examination for skin cancer detection.
The video shows a couple performing skin self checks to demonstrate how easy it is to engage with a loved one for early detection of skin cancer. The video is aimed at empowering consumers to take control of their health and encourage both men and women to check themselves for skin cancer.
“The viral video shows how skin examinations can be fun, while communicating the seriousness of the skin cancer message,” said Jim Colleran, President, Neutrogena(R) Corporation. “This video is meant to create buzz, spark conversation and serve as a ‘wake-up call’ to consumers about the importance of self-examination in detecting skin cancer.”
“This video and message is something I have a passion for because I understand the importance of checking your skin for suspicious moles,” said Akerman. “I recently had a suspicious mole removed from my face; I noticed it was changing shape and asked my dermatologist to examine it. I was one of the luckier ones because it wasn’t cancerous.”
Movie buffs will recall Akerman appeared in the romantic comedy 27 Dresses released this spring. She has two movies in the pipeline for 2009, ‘The Proposal’ and ‘Watchmen’, the latter by Zack Snyder (300 Director), in which she’s enacting a superhero.
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June 25, 2008 · Filed under Beach/Swim Wear
Victoria’s Secret supermodel Miranda Kerr modeled a number of superhot bikinis on the catwalk at Gran Canaria Moda Calida 2008 show in Las Palmas last weekend.
While Las Palmas is still cooling its heels after the sensational show, Miranda has been busy getting ready for her first catalog photo shoot for the David Jones Summer Collections in Melbourne.
That’s just about all. She’s also been announced as the face of Clinique’s new fragrance Happy Clinique, and all this while she’s still the ambassador for Australian chain store Portmans.
And the paradox of the whole deal is that the 25-year-old hottie can’t come to terms with being called a supermodel.
“It’s what they’re calling me but I don’t really consider myself a supermodel,” Miranda expressed her wonderment. “I mean, what is a supermodel? Is it like a superhero? I think it’s funny. I don’t take myself too seriously. I just go along with it.”
That’s okay, babe. You don’t really have to know the definition of a supermodel–so long as you continue to wear and bare, everything makes perfect sense to me.
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June 25, 2008 · Filed under Apparel
Ford, Tom Ford, will be dressing Bond, James Bond in ‘Quantum of Solace’.
LA Times has reported that Ford confirmed the news yesterday in Italy, where the former creative director of Gucci and YSL is opening a new menswear store in Milan’s ‘Golden Triangle’ shopping district.
“It’s a terrific representation for us,” said Ford. “A lot of people think if you wear conservative clothing your life is dull and uninteresting. But James Bond is this character who is sophisticated yet he sleeps with three girls at once and (has a car) with parachutes coming out of it. His life is very interesting, so I thought it was a good fit.”
Ford teamed up with the film’s costume designer, Louise Frogley, to create made-to-measure suits, shirts, knitwear, ties and his own take on 007’s signature tuxedo, in navy blue.
“We made about 420 pieces for 11 costume changes,” Ford said. “For each scene we made three suits that were perfect, three suits that were bloodied and blown up, three suits that were bloodied, blown up and had been in a pool — and then we had to make most of those different permutations for the stunt men as well.”
“He (Craig) is the best Bond since Sean Connery. He’s a terrific guy to dress and he’s pretty powerful with what he wears,” Ford, 46, added.
So was it a challenge to dress up Daniel Craig as Bond? Apparently it was not.
“Their tastes are very similar,” Ford commented. “Daniel knows himself really well and he likes to keep it very, very, very, very simple. For example, it’s hard to get him to wear diamond studs with a tuxedo. He prefers buttons.”
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June 24, 2008 · Filed under Fashion Line
English socialite Jemima Khan is the new guest designer at Paris fashion house Azzaro.
Born Jemima Marcelle Goldsmith, Khan, the eldest of Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart and the late billionaire James Goldsmith’s three children, will present her capsule collection at the Azzaro showroom during Paris Couture starting next week.
Khan,34, has designed a range of ready-to-wear pieces and accessories for Azzaro, which also happens to be among the favorite brands of celebrities such as Mischa Barton, Nicole Richie and Rachel Zoe.
Jemima has gained public attention as the wife of Pakistan cricketer Imran Khan and later as actor Hugh Grant’s girlfriend, and for her charity work as well as her £60,000 liplock with Kate Moss in May 2006.
June 24, 2008 · Filed under General
Canadian actor, songwriter, game show host Alan Thicke is driving an all-electric BMW Mini-Cooper in a bid to raise awareness of alternative fuel.
Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Thicke, 61, has joined forces with Hybrid Technologies, which develops and markets lithium-powered products worldwide. The firm is providing Thicke with its emission-free LiVTM FLASH, an all electric version of the BMW Mini Cooper to bolster environment issues and fuel alternatives.
“As a Baby Boomer Consumer, I’ve been part of the problem so now it’s time to be part of the solution,” said Thicke. “Hybrid Technologies allows me to cut back on emissions and eliminate fuel costs without sacrificing luxury or performance. I’ve set many examples for my kids - pro and con - but this is definitely one of the better ones. I feel like a smart guy in a smart car!”
Thicke, best known for his role as Jason Seaver in the ABC television series ‘Growing Pains’ is currently married (his third) to long time girlfriend Tanya Callau. He is also working on his book on parental challenges “How To Raise Kids Who Won’t Hate You”, expected to be out in about four months.
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