How did Katy Perry keep THAT dress on?

February 8, 2011

It takes a brave woman to step out in almost any of the outfits Katy Perry squeezes her curves into but her latest dress was daring even by her standards.
The 26-year-old singer was promoting her newly-released fragrance, Purr, in Mexico City but it was her purple frock that drew most of the attention.
Low-cut isn’t really the word for it – the plunging neckline barely covered her ample bosom and the strapless dress defied gravity only thanks to an almost-invisible strip of mesh Read more

Jennifer Lopez becomes Venus ambassador

February 4, 2011

Jennifer Lopez has become the first-ever global brand ambassador for Gillette Venus razors
The singer-and-actress stars in a new campaign for the firm to promote their new shavers, in which she flaunts her smooth legs by the beach, as well as recorded her own rendition of the classic pop hit ‘Venus’.
Jennifer will also help launch the Venus Goddess Fund for Education, which supports female empowerment through Read more

Natalie Portman Goes Topless for Fragrance Ad

January 13, 2011

Natalie Portman has stripped naked for the new Miss Dior fragrance ad.
The 29-year-old actress has been photographed wearing nothing but a black bow in her hair as she stares into the camera while modestly covering up her breasts with her arms.
Portman was snapped by photographer Tim Walker for the ad campaign and will star in a TV advert directed by Lost in Translation’s Sophia Coppola.
She said: ‘I had an aversion to selling things.
‘And then I realised both that there could be a company that Read more

Scarlett poses with new designs of MANGO winter

October 31, 2010

October 30, 2010 (Spain):  Once again, Scarlett Johansson, one of the most internationally-famous models, will feature in the new MANGO winter campaign. This is the third time the actress has launched the firm’s new designs since she became the face of the brand last year.
A typical London residence was the setting chosen by MANGO for the photo shoot, in which the actress once again posed before the camera of Mario Sorrenti. The prestigious photographer, who Read more

Miss US crowned Miss World 2010

October 31, 2010

Alexandria Mills, an 18-year-old American, was named Miss World 2010 after competing against 114 other young women for the title.
The Kentucky resident was crowned during a televised ceremony in Sanya, southern China, on October 30.
“It’s a cliché but this really is a dream come true,” she was quoted as saying on the Miss World web site. “I can’t believe it’s happening to me. My time has come. I’m Read more

22-year-old Mexican crowned Miss Universe

August 26, 2010

A 22-year-old Mexican won the Miss Universe pageant Monday night after donning a flowing red gown and telling an audience it’s important to teach kids family values.
Jimena Navarrete of Guadalajara was first to answer an interview question Monday night and the last of 83 contestants standing in the headline-grabbing pageant on the Las Vegas Strip.
Asked by Olympic gold-medal figure skater Evan Lysacek how she felt about unsupervised Internet use, Navarrete said the Internet is important but parents need to be careful and watch over Read more

Scarlett Johansson, once again face for MANGO campaign

July 3, 2010

Scarlett Johansson, one of the most internationally famous actresses of the moment, has once again placed herself under the orders of the photographer Mario Sorrenti to star in the new MANGO campaign for the Autumn/Winter 2010-2011.
An emblematic residence in Los Angeles was the setting chosen by MANGO for the photo shoot, led by the acclaimed photographer Mario Sorrenti, who has collaborated with MANGO since Scarlett became the image of the firm. With regard to him, Scarlett recently Read more

Diana dress ‘is fashion history’

June 30, 2010

A Chilean museum said it was willing to pay a princely sum for one of Diana, Princess of Wales’ first official gowns because it was an important piece of fashion history.
The strapless, silk taffeta dress’ revealing cut and striking black colour caused a minor scandal when the then Lady Diana Spencer was pictured wearing it to a charity event in 1981.
But while some thought it too daring, it helped turn the 19-year-old royal bride-to-be into an overnight fashion icon.
“It is a very different dress from what royalty wore at that time in Read more

Dhaka Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow

June 3, 2010

Dhaka Fashion Week 2010, a two day event, begins tomorrow (June 4) at 7:00 pm at Dhaka Club. Fourteen eminent fashion houses of Bangladesh will display their exclusive summer collections at the event. ‘Forty prominent models will scorch the ramps clad with wide-ranging apparels including sari, salwar-kameez, panjabi, fatua , tribal wear and fusion made of muslin, cotton, chiffon, silk fabrics,’ said fashion show director Kawshiki Nasser Tupa. ‘Bright colours and light hand-works will be embedded on the apparels,’ Tupa added.
Tupa, also the president of Dhaka Fashion Week will be choreographing Read more

Glamour and sparkle at wedding fair

February 22, 2010

All the latest designs in Asian wedding lenghas and saris were on show at the Asian wedding and lifestyle exhibition.
The two-day event which took place at Manchester Central attracted visitors from all over the north-west.
The main attraction was the glitzy fashion shows highlighting the latest trends for both men and Read more

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