CHICAGO, Feb 7, 2010 / --- Partnering with Mad Men star and interior designer Bryan Batt, Playboy releases “The Hef”, a limited-edition loveseat designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Playboy Clubs. Hand signed by Playboy Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Chief Creative Officer Hugh M. Hefner, this unique loveseat incorporates design elements from the early 1960s - paying homage to the era when the Playboy Clubs were founded - while also incorporating contemporary style and functionality. "I'm a fan of Mad Men and a one-of-a-kind Playboy piece by Bryan Batt to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Playboy Clubs seemed like a ...
NEW YORK, Feb 6, 2010 / FW/ --- A side attraction of the Super Bowl is the launch of new commercials from leading companies. Mars Chocolate, makers of Snickers is kicking off its new advertising campaing at Super Bowl XLIV Promising that new commercial will satisfy fans' hunger for a laugh with its new advertising campaign, the new Snickers bar commercial will debut during the first commercial break of Super Bowl XLIV. The first spot of the campaign, called "Game," features recent Screen Actors Guild® Life Achievement Award winner Betty White and acting icon Abe Vigoda. The spot proves that "you're not ...
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4, 2010 / --- America has voted - the results are in. Today, Gap revealed the four adorable, charismatic winners of its fourth annual Casting Call contest. Out of nearly one million entries, the next faces of babyGap and GapKids are William McLaughlin, 11 months, from Medford, MA; Shyenne Walker, 2, from Pembroke Pines, FL; Sammy Isselhardt, 5, from Saratoga, CA; and Madison Russell, 9, from Long Beach, CA. In addition to receiving incredible prizes from Gap and Disney Family.com, the winners will light up babyGap and GapKids store windows coast-to-coast starting today in a campaign featuring Gap's iconic ...
NEW YORK, Feb 3, 2010 / --- The U.S. will be bracing for six more weeks of winter, according to Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog superstar from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. This year however, men are welcoming winter's extremes a la mode with POLO Red, White & Blue fragrance. The latest men's scent from Ralph Lauren, the crisp tonic transports senses to the snow and slopes to celebrate the performance and endurance of winter sportsmen, and embrace the athleticism and tenacity of the American Polo man. As the men's fashion shows are going on in Paris and Milan, men in the U.S. can update their ...
NEW YORK, Feb 1, 2010 / FW/ --- Samantha Thavasa is having an online Valentine’s Day Sale starting Thursday, February 4th. The online sale offers accessories for up to 40% off, such as a beige canvas and leather tote with matching shoulder bag for $210 instead of $350, a black and grey satchel for $174 instead of $290, a two tone camel leather day bag with gold ring hardware for $237 instead of $395, and a metallic and black satchel with dual zip pockets for $117 instead of $195. Date: February 4th- 14th Website: www.samanthathavasausa.com Quantities of sale items are limited [gallery columns="4"]
LAS VEGAS, Jan 27, 2010 / --- A recent joint survey by the Whirlpool® and Levi's® brands uncovered that despite advances in high efficiency (HE) laundry, the majority of consumers don't realize the environmental impact of their laundry habits. With nearly nine out of ten respondents doing two or more loads of laundry each week, both Whirlpool brand and Levi's are focused on reducing the environmental impact of the age-old chore. The two companies worked with Opinion Research Corporation to survey consumers about their knowledge of green laundry care. The survey demonstrated that a number of laundry myths continue to guide consumer ...
NEW YORK, Jan 25, 2010 / --- Since its release in 1980, the Rubik's Cube has since found its way into over 350 million homes worldwide and has continued to fascinate, bewilder and challenge millions of people. As the Rubik's Cube, one of the most beloved and best-selling puzzles of all time, celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, the next generation of fans are cracking the code to this three-decade old icon. With the help of the new You CAN Do The Rubik's Cube initiative, thousands of youths from schools, camps and after-school programs nationwide are accomplishing the unthinkable -- solving the ...
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 , 2010/ -- IT'S PANDAMONIUM!!! Literally. So the word is out about Lilly Pulitzer's first ever black and white print (with shots of shocking pink, of course). In November, the Palm Beach designer kicked off a year of "Lilly Loves Green," with signature, conversational prints raising funds and awareness for great green causes. The Spring 2010 collection, "Protective Prints" was inspired by endangered species from across the globe, from the American crocodile and Florida panther to the Australian Koala. The focal point of this collection is a bold, graphic black and white panda print, inspired by the World Wildlife ...
NEW YORK, Jan 19, 2010 / --- Kohl’s and Candie’s still love Britney! It was announced today that the international superstar and Grammy-Award winning singer Britney Spears will continue to be the face of Candie’s at Kohl's marketing campaigns throughout 2010. Commenting on the partnership, Britney Spears stated, "I had a great experience working with Candie's and Kohl's last year and I am thrilled to be asked to sign on again for a second year. We're planning some very cool photo shoots and I can't wait for my fans to see them." Julie Gardner, Kohl's executive vice president and chief marketing officer, ...
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18/ -- To celebrate the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)'s 75th anniversary, Gap is collaborating with the museum to introduce a unique line of eight limited-edition artist-designed T-shirts. The T-shirts were designed by nine well-known artists who have connections to the Bay Area, including Rosana Castrillo Diaz, Simon Evans, Chris Johanson, Kerry James Marshall, Barry McGee, Ed Ruscha, Leslie Shows, and Larry Sultan and Mike Mandel. All of these artists are also represented in the series of SFMOMA's anniversary exhibitions and programs entitled 75 Years of Looking Forward. "As a San Francisco-based company with a long history of ...