Aveda at Fashion Rocks
L-R: Make up for Stella McCartney, backstage, Alain Pichon
Yesterday, legendary stylist Alain Pichon led a team of Aveda’s most talented stylists - including Laurel Staple, Sonia Byrne, Kirstin Arnesen, Tom Kroboth, Gina Conway and Eiki Nakajima - at one of the UK’s most prestigious high-fashion events Fashion Rocks, a unique event that fuses beauty, fashion, celebrity and glamour in aid of The Prince’s Trust.
Styling not only the catwalk models for international designers such as Chanel, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Yves Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney and Dolce & Gabbana, the phenomenal Aveda team were responsible for the fabulous styles of HRH Princess Beatrice, the Marchesa designers, Dame Shirley Bassey and Jade Jagger.
Victoria Chalmers
Posted on Friday, 19th of October 2007 | Permalink
Beauty and Product placement
PUMA and Serpentine Gallery Launch the Reality Bag
Clockwise from bottom left: Inside the Serpentine Summer Pavillion; the Reality Bag; Irina Lazareanu
PUMA teamed up with the Serpentine Gallery to introduce The Reality Bag for Spring Summer 2008. Partnering with one of London’s best-loved galleries for modern and contemporary art and architecture, and working with Serpentine Gallery Directors, Julia Peyton-Jones and Hans Ulrich Obrist, PUMA continues its efforts to help support young talent.
Last night guests including model of the moment, Irina Lazareanu and hip New York photographer Ryan McGinley attended the private dinner in the Serpentine Gallery Summer Pavilion (hosted by the Serpentine Directors) International editors, art personalities and friends of the Serpentine Gallery including musician Brian Eno, artist John Tremblay and Lindsey Stoppard (Violinist) were treated to a fabulous 3 course dinner held in the Summer Pavilion.
Bernadette Harrington
Posted on Thursday, 18th of October 2007 | Permalink
Fashion and Product events
James Brown London UK Launch at Boots flagship store
There was a frenzy of fans and paparazzi outside Boots, Oxford Street on Wednesday, as James Brown and Kate Moss launched their latest collaboration - James Brown London.
The brand new haircare range was designed by top session stylist James Brown, who enlisted the help of his best friend and muse, Kate Moss to not only help perfect the range but also be the face of the campaign. As always, Kate arrived looking stunning and fabulously coiffed and the pair made two appearances for waiting fans and photographers outside the store.
Bianca Presto
Posted on Wednesday, 17th of October 2007 | Permalink
Beauty, Brand events, Celebrities and Retail events
Calvin Klein collaborative presentation with Turner Prize artist Martin Creed
Held at the vast underground venue, P3 last night in London, the event brought together all of the company’s Spring 2008 collections within Creed’s own installations and featured an orchestral element as the simultaneous centerpiece and backdrop of the event.
Over 900 guests were hosted by Oscar nominated actress Naomi Watts and the company’s Creative Directors’ Francisco Costa, Italo Zucchelli, and Kevin Carrigan, along with Bianca Jagger, Mary Kate Olsen, Alexa Chung, Elizabeth Saltzman, The Kills and many others.
Catherine Chapman
Posted on Tuesday, 16th of October 2007 | Permalink
Fashion and Brand events
Vidal Sassoon - The Movie
Filming moved to London for Michael Gordon’s documentary film celebrating the life of Vidal Sassoon.
Sunday morning at Stamford Bridge, Vidal, who will be celebrating his 80th birthday next year played a great game.
The legendary hairdresser was in town to film the London scenes of the movie which will be ready for release spring 2008.
Julian Vogel
Posted on Monday, 15th of October 2007 | Permalink
Fashion
Boots 17 Spring Summer 08 Press Day
Boots 17 Creative Director and Make-Up Artist Sam Bryant at work
Thursday saw the Boots Spring Press Show take place in the exciting new 14 Henrietta Street venue. The 3 storey contemporary house showcased all the exciting new products in a stylish setting.
Journalists were encouraged to stand out this season, define and lengthen their lashes with the 17 Infinite Lash Defining Mascara. They watched in awe as 17’s newest cutting edge mascara left them looking bright eyed in seconds thanks to a high precision wand with the ability to lift the most stubborn of lashes.
17 Creative Director and make-up artist Sam Bryant was on hand to show the press how to get the best results from this wand and suggested the perfect make-up look for spring time.
Melissa Gilchrist
Posted on Friday, 12th of October 2007 | Permalink
Beauty and Brand events
Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare Boutique Opening
Top: The boutique, below L-R: Liz Earle, MDW director Fiona Dowal, Vogue Health and Beauty Director Anna Marie Solowij,
Liz Earle's Caroline Archer and Cosmopolitan's Kate Turner
Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare opens their first stand alone beauty boutique, bringing their multi-award-winning customer service & renowned natural skincare expertise to their first interactive dedicated beauty space in the world!
To celebrate the opening, key press were invited to the store and to meet Beauty guru Liz Earle and her dedicated beauty team. The editors experienced personalized skincare consultations and generally met and with all Liz team based in the boutique.
The press were also offered the opportunity to ’bespoke their own goody bag ‘ and select a selection of new products and their old favourites !
Melissa Gilchrist
Posted on Monday, 8th of October 2007 | Permalink
Beauty and Retail events
M Lab New Launches at MDW Heddon Street
The M Lab and MDW teams in action at Heddon Street
Modus Dowal Walker chose to celebrate the M LAB Eye Cream and Travel Collection launches by a series of press appointments in the Boardroom at Modus Publicity in Heddon Street.
Modus Dowal Walker created an M LAB counter-inspired space with product, images and flowers styled and ready for the first breakfast appointment.
Sharon Johnson, Executive Vice-President of Milbar Laboratories, the parent company that created M LAB, arrived from the US especially for the launch and was assisted by Maria Mann from the Harrods in-store team.
Invited press met with both and all were very excited about the new releases and even more so about the impending arrival of the M LAB Body Cream Treatment, of which Sharon had managed to bring a sample with her.
Jason Waterworth
Posted on Wednesday, 26th of September 2007 | Permalink
Beauty and Brand events
Tarina Tarantino Opens Milan Showroom
Hot on the heels of her wildly successful boutique on Via Passarella, Tarina is in town to open her European showroom on Via Soferino during Fashion Week. Launch report to follow!
Julian Vogel
Posted on Wednesday, 26th of September 2007 | Permalink
Fashion and Brand events
Etro SS08 Women’s Runway Show
Veronica Etro’s SS08 show featured printed chiffon tops and vibrant silk caftans, flowing skirts and cropped jackets in the signature Etro style of standout colours and luxurious detailing.
Julian Vogel
Posted on Tuesday, 25th of September 2007 | Permalink
Fashion and Runway Shows