Two new faces “made in England” for Rimmel London: singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and top model Lily Cole will join Kate Moss as the ambassadors of the cosmetic brand.
Archive for July, 2008
Jennifer Connelly has been unveiled as the new face of cosmetics giant Revlon. Previous spokesmodels for the company include Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Jerry Hall, Kate Bosworth and Lucy Liu
This book offers a user-friendly reference guide to all aspects of visual merchandising and covers both window dressing and in-store areas. Using examples from a range of shops, from fashion emporia to small outlets, the book offers practical advice on the subject, supported by hints and tips from established visual merchandisers. It reveals the secrets of their toolkit and information on the use of mannequins, the latest technology and how to construct and source props, and explains the psychology behind shopping and buyer behaviour. Presented through colour photographs, diagrams of floor layouts and store case studies, and including invaluable information such as a glossary of terms used in the industry, Visual Merchandising is an essential handbook for anyone working in and learning about this exciting area.
The art collection belonging to the couturier Yves Saint Laurent – who passed away last June – and his partner Pierre Bergé will be auctioned in February 2009. Led by the auction house Christie’s in association with the auction house Pierre Bergé, the sale will take place in Paris.
The collection of both art lovers gathers Primitive arts, enamels, statuettes of the Renaissance, Art Deco furniture and a range of contemporary artists and Old Masters that includes Picasso, Warhol, Mondrian, Matisse and Goya… Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé took more than 40 years to collect these works.
Yves Saint-Laurent by Andy Warhol (1928-1987/American)
Coco Chanel won’t be done inspiring the 7th art. After Anna Mouglalis starring in the film “Coco and Igor” by Jan Kounen which is based on her love story with Stravinsky, it is now turn to Audrey Tautou to embody the fashion icon in “Before Coco Chanel” directed by Anne Fontaine. Tautou plays the young designer from her obscure childhood to her rise to the top. It will be released in 2009.
Photographed by Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, the Canadian supermodel graces the cover of the latest issue of French Vogue… Une petite touche les dames du bois de Boulogne comme on aime ici chez nous! Elegant, sexy and tongue in cheek…
Mass Studies, founded in 2003 by Minsuk Cho in Seoul, Korea, has produced some great examples of this. Among them is Ann Demelmeester’s store in Séoul. It is one of only four concept stores showcasing the fashions of the Flemish designer.
After Kate Moss, Christy Turlington or Scarlett Johansson, it is now turn to Eva Mendes to be Calvin Klein’s new face for the brand new perfume advertising campaign. She will represent their latest fragrance Secret Obsession.
Grace Jones will release her first album this coming October… Corporate Cannibal is her first single in 19 years. While the voice is still very Grace, the music has gone a bit too trippy (Tricky?) to my taste… Maybe it will grown on me? Looking forward to the album though.
And in her Goude splendor…
Hedi Slimane on the cover of French cultural news weekly “Les Inrockuptibles”. The designer is surely living up his rock star status!
