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Rachel Hunter - www.bastardly.com
Rachel Hunter, the former face of Ultimo, is nearing 40, but unlike many women, she isn’t the least bit alarmed about hitting the milestone.
"Forty doesn't scare me whatsoever," she tells the Daily Mail. "It's just a number. I think 30 is a big jump from your twenties, but 40 holds no fear for me. To be honest, if you don't feel better getting older then what are you going to do?"
But as she comes closer to the big 4-0, Hunter, the former wife of rock music icon, is contemplating on finding a new career that doesn’t involve making money from her looks anymore.
Italian Vogue's "Black" Issue
Italian Vogue’s already legendary July 2008 "Black" issue was inspired by US presidential candidate Barack Obama, reveals Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani.
"America is ready for a black president, so why are we not ready for a black model?" Sozzani tells Reuters. "I was in America on Super Tuesday. Of course it influenced me in a way - it was part of my general idea."
The issue, which features only non-white models including cover girl Naomi Campbell, Jourdan Dunn, Chanel Iman and Liya Kebede, has proven to be a resounding success.
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Jessica Simpson - bittenandbound.com
Jessica Simpson’s brand is definitely growing with the addition of a range of dresses that will bear her name.
Camuto Group, the license holder of the singer-actress’ brand, and G-III Apparel Group have struck a deal to produce a line of contemporary dresses under Simpson’s name.
"I'm extremely excited to be expanding into the dress market," Simpson said. "I plan on creating beautiful dresses in distinctive fabrics and silhouettes that are reflective of my personal style and offer something special to the marketplace."
Lily Cole - www.style.com
Looks like Lily Cole is all set to follow in the footsteps of supermodels Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell by posing nude for Playboy.
The redheaded beauty, who is reportedly dating actor Jude Law, is set to appear naked in the November issue of French edition of the famous men's magazine.
But don’t go expecting out and out explicit photos of Cole, as the French version of the magazine is unlike other editions. It is in fact regarded as some sort of a new Vogue, as it leans more favorably towards fashion-focused and artistic shoots starring the likes of Lou Doillon and Anouk Lepère.
Mariah Carey - www.yorapper.com
Looks like the fifth Fashion Rocks concert is going to be star-studded once again.
Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Rihanna will perform at the annual event, which celebrates the relationship between music and fashion. To be held on Sept. 5 at Radio City Music Hall, the event will also boast of performances from Keith Urban, Chris Brown, Kid Rock, Fergie, Lil Wayne and the Black Eyed Peas.
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NY Clock Tower - www.scaruffi.com
Versace has announced that it will help with the renovation of New York's Clock Tower building on Madison Avenue by doing the interior design.
Details of the deal between the Italian luxury brand and Africa Israel, which owns the Clock Tower building, have not been made public, but Versace is expected to kit out 55 apartments and a spa in the century-old building, which was acquired by Africa Israel last year for $200 million. Donatella Versace will also personally design a new club that will be the main feature within the building inspired by the bell tower in Venice's famous St Mark's Square.
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Helena Christensen - www.elleuk.com
Swedish brand Odd Molly has a new face in the person of supermodel Helena Christensen.
Convincing Christensen to agree to front the label’s spring/summer 2009 campaign was a gamble that paid off, said Odd Molly's creative director Per Holknekt, who admits that "the decision to contact this dream girl for our campaigns was something of a long shot".
"Helena really likes what we do and our partnership is the result of a super simple negotiation," he adds. "We have really hit the mark with Helena and she truly embodies our sentiments at Odd Molly, and for that matter, the reverse is also true."
Continue reading 'Helena Christensen Is The Face of Odd Molly'
Renzo Rosso, founder of Italian denim brand Diesel, has acquired a majority stake in the cult Dutch fashion label Viktor & Rolf.
The acquisition of Viktor & Rolf, which is run by design duo Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, was made through Only The Brave, the parent company owned and run by Rosso. Details of the deal, however, were not disclosed.
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Naomi Campbell - www.cognacscorner.tv
Naomi Campbell has signed up with Independent Talent Group, Europe's largest talent representation agency, to handle all of her commercial contracts in the UK.
The supermodel superstar, however, is still represented internationally by IMG in Paris, IMG in New York and David Brown D' Manage.
Still, Campbell’s move is no less a major coup for Independent, formerly known as ICM, which counts the likes of Daniel Craig, Orlando Bloom and Alexa Chung among its roster of talents.
Beatrix Ong - www.burlington-arcade.co.uk
At last, one of fashion’s best-kept secrets won’t be a secret anymore.
Luxury footwear label Beatrix Ong is now setting its sights on becoming a global luxury accessories brand, with help from British Fashion Council chairman Harold Tillman. Tillman, who owns fashion brand Jaeger, is working with designer Beatrix Ong and Jaeger's chief executive Belinda Earl to make that vision come true.
Continue reading 'Beatrix Ong Eyes Expansion With Harold Tillman’s Help'
