Gaultier Dresses Minogue for her Kylie X2008 Tour
@ 7:57 am May 8, 2008Filed under: Event, Haute Couture, celebrity
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PARIS, May 8, 2008 / FW/ — Tuesday night at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Kylie Minogue kicked off her highly anticipated KYLIEX2008 tour that is said to cost $20 million to stage and includes 53 dates across Europe, that begins in Paris and ends in London on August 2.
Known for her fashion flair, Kylie Minogue asked Jean Paul Gaultier to create several outfits for her. The French couturier more than complied with Kylie’s request. Aware of the high functionality needs for live concert costumes having dressed Madonna more than once for her tours, Gaultier designed 8 outfits for the Australian pop singer that combined the delicate silhouette of haute couture and the high function needs of a fast moving show.
Remember the skeleton dress from the Fall 2006 haute couture collection? Jean Paul Gaultier and his haute couture atelier choreography-proofed the long amethyst color dress in mousseline with skeleton embroidery on organza making sure no wardrobe malfunction occurs.
The French couturier created for the petite songstress the Cheerlead outfit (White and blue top and shorts in lycra with knee and elbow pads), Trench dress (Long red silk dress with buckles and high collar, open in front and worn with a red military cap), The Prince (Black long tails and white blouse worn with white jodhpurs and suspenders).
There is also the Japanese look (Geisha outfit with long Swarovski crystal mesh sleeves, gold lace and vintage kimono fabric in front and a obi skirt with a bow in the back. The look is completed with black lace tights and garters.
The Virgin dress (Turquoise long dress with a décolleté in the front and back and coral heart embroidery), the Sailor outfit (Navy blue sequined all in one with white and blue tulle and the Corset (”Chandelier” corset embroidered with crystals worn with black satin pants) make a total of 8 outfits for Kylie.
Minogue was in Paris for several reasons actually. Early during the week, the 39-year-old pop star received the Chevalier dans L’ordre des Arts et Lettres (Knight of the Arts) from the French government. She also unveiled her first campaign for the Spanish jewelry brand Tous at the Hôtel de Crillon.
The KylieX2008 Tour is being reported also the ‘biggest tour of her career.’ A breast cancer survivor, Kylie Minogue is returning on stage after she put her career in 2005 to battle breast cancer.
Thank goodness that Kylie’s promoters are sensitive enough not to use it as promotional tool. Still, it is heartwarming to see her back live on stage especially after watching her guest appearance in BBC’s Dr. Who. Just can’t get enough of Kylie!
Enduring by Oakley: Bridging the Gap Between Form and Function
@ 6:45 am May 7, 2008Filed under: News
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LOS ANGELES, May 7, 2008 / FW/ — Touted as the world’s first sport performance eyewear made exclusively for women, Oakley’s Enduring™ offers female athletes the performance, protection and fir they need and the style they deserve. Created in collaboration with the company’s top female athletes, ENDURING™ addresses all the performance needs of today’s woman while giving her the style of a freshly original, uniquely feminine design.
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(Photos courtesy of Oakley, click on image to see bigger photo.)
“Oakley evolved in the world of action sports, serving the uncompromising demands of world-class athletes. We applied this insight and the knowledge that came from decades of optical innovation to create a world first, the only sport performance eyewear truly made for women,” said Colin Baden, president of the company.
Until now, female athletes have been forced to compromise performance, comfort and style by wearing sunglasses that failed to address their specific needs. The fit of the frame has always been a key issue, so Oakley analyzed every aspect of female cranial anatomy to create the best possible fit for women.
Oakley ENDURING™ is being hailed as a revolution in sports technology, and the praise is coming from female athletes whose names are in the pantheon of champions. 2008 Olympic hopeful Lolo Jones considers the new eyewear to be essential equipment for training and competition in track and field.
“Oakley has created this first-of-its kind product that is optimized with attention to detail in every aspect,” said Lolo. “They recognize that women demand the best products, and they consistently listen to our performance needs to inspire innovation after innovation.”
Annika Sorenstam is another world-renowned sport professional whose performance demands were answered by the new Oakley design.
“This is sports eyewear made specifically for women by women,” said the Hall of Fame golfer. “I’ve never worn sunglasses this comfortable. They just feel right, and with the incredible lens technologies that Oakley has perfected, I know I have the best possible vision on the course.”
Suggested retail price: $155 - $255
Naomi Watts is Thierry Mugler’s new ANGEL
@ 7:21 am May 6, 2008Filed under: celebrity
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DALLAS, May 6, 2008 / FW/ — We know her best for her debut role in David Lynch’s “Mulholland Drive” and her work on Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu ‘s “21 Grams”. Now, Naomi Watts has a new starring role, the face of Thierry Mugler’s iconic fragrance, ‘Angel.’
Launched in 1992, ‘Angel’ sprang from a childhood memory of Thierry Mugler and the dream of a star. It created a great impact in the world of perfumery, representing the first Oriental Gourmand fragrance.
And for Angel, Thierry Mugler has come out from his fashion retirement, the legendary French designer creating the scenario for the commercial shoot. Directed by Bill Condon (“Dreamgirls”), it was a Hollywood fairy tale surrounded by a profusion of Angel stars. To immortalize this mythical moment, Thierry Mugler called on photographer Ali Mahdavi to produce the advertising visuals of his Hollywood dream.
Appropriately shot in Los Angeles, the City of Angels and in the Hollywood Center studios, the worldwide campaign that is glamorous and magical featuring Naomi Watts will begin in October 2008.
Naomi Watts was the inspired choice for Thierry Mugler, over and above her beauty and her star image. Displaying a modern touch, the actress projects a personality that blends sensuality, voluptuousness and evanescence to evoke the many facets of Angel. A blond fragility, a natural tenderness, an emotional seductiveness.
Photo by: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage.com, Courtesy of Thierry Mugler Fragrances
New Colgate Ad Starring Holly Robinson Peete Focuses on Family Values
@ 7:00 am May 5, 2008Filed under: News
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NeW YORK, May 5, 2008 / FW/ — With viewers becoming jaded with all kinds of advertising, it is refreshing to see a new commercial that focuses on family values like the new Colgate campaign launched today that featured the whole Peete family.
Entitled ‘Spotlight’, the innovative commercial introduces consumers the new Colgate Total Advanced Whitening toothpaste. But instead of focusing on ‘beauty’, that is usually the case when it comes to our pearly whites, the commercial offers consumers a window into the busy life of Robinson Peete.
While showcasing the importance of a beautiful, healthy and white smile in her career and personal life, the spot also features Holly’s husband, retired NFL player Rodney Peete and the four youngest members of the Robinson Peete clan: their daughter Ryan and sons Rodney, Robinson and Roman.
And in the very individualistic world of beauty, it is good to see a family actually sharing it. Though of course, your dentist will say that brushing your teeth is actually part of good hygiene.
Pollini Footwear: Zocolli Wood for Spring / Summer 2008
@ 8:55 am May 4, 2008Filed under: Milan, News
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MILAN, May 4, 2008 / FW/ — Sandy beaches and warm days are sandal weather and Pollini proposes Zocolli wood for spring and summer, whether you’re at the Mediterranean or in Miami.
Designed with the upper tunnel in patent leather decorated with logo prints made in classic flax fabric in blue and white. The sole is made of natural wood, which stays cool to the touch during those hot summer days.
