Stunning model Alessandra Ambrosio and FC Barcelona players Gerard Pique and Neymar Junior are shooting the new Replay AW14 Hyperflex campaign.
This is a preview taken behind the scenes of the shoot showcasing some of the new collection due to launch later in the year.
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Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve and world-renowned photographer kick off their European-wide search at Venice Film Festival.
Last night: 30th August 2014, celebrities from around the world gathered at the glamorous Vanity Fair Party at Venice Film Festival. The star-studded event saw iconic photographer RANKIN and JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD LABEL RESERVE join forces in the ultimate search for a new generation of rising stars.
Present on the night were a host of glamorous, hand-selected Rising Stars from across Europe, including Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie from Great Britain who dazzled in a beautiful Vivienne Westwood dress, accessorising with black patent Christian Louboutin shoes and a David Morris diamond ring, Blanca Suarez from Spain and Marie Nasemann from Germany. All were in attendance at the Westin Europa and Regina to see an exclusive exhibition showcasing iconic RANKIN photography where, for one night only, the display celebrated legendary moments of both yesterday and today’s talent from the world of film as JOHNNIE WALKER’S European search for a rising star began. Other attendees on the night included Paolo Stella and Eleonora Carisi from Italy, Manos Gavras from Greece and Bejna Bruijning from Benelux. The guests were welcomed with a JOHNNIE WALKER Gold Label Reserve Apple Cooler Cocktail, specially created for the event.
The luxury, celebratory Scotch whisky and RANKIN have collaborated to create the ultimate photobooth, which is inviting aspiring and talented individuals to step inside to be in with the chance of winning a money-can’t-buy prize. The winner, selected by RANKIN, will get to share their legendary moments of celebration with the world, as they star in an online JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD LABEL RESERVE campaign in 2015. The photobooth, exclusively designed by RANKIN and unveiled on the night, will feature in a number of events across Europe as part of the six-month competition.
Throughout the evening RANKIN himself was seen eagerly stepping inside the photobooth with a host of the evening’s Rising Stars including Gwendoline Christie, offering guests exclusive advice and styling tips on how best to have their photograph taken by the booth. Attendees were seen enthusiastically uploading their ‘styled’ photo strips onto Instagram in the hopes of winning a one-on-one shoot with Rankin.
Rankin said: “Over the years, I’ve been lucky to capture many celebrities on their rise to fame. Now, in collaboration with Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve, I’m looking for a new generation of rising stars, who embody the spirit and passion it takes to succeed, in whatever they put their mind to. Putting down the camera, I’ve designed a photobooth which is a new and different way of shooting for me. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. Through special treatments and lighting, I will capture the celebratory moments of today’s rising stars – I am really looking forward to seeing the results.”
Flying the flag for Great Britain at the star-studded celebration was Gwendoline Christie who said: “I am delighted to attend this evening’s Vanity Fair Party to support the launch of this exciting collaboration to find Europe’s next Rising Star. I feel very passionate about supporting the next generation of talent and it’s fantastic to see a project that shows such support for this.”
The luxury photobooth will be appearing in bars, clubs and events across Great Britain from September 2014 to February 2015.
Step into the luxury photobooth designed by RANKIN and pose for four glamorous photos
Visit www.johnniewalker.com for more information.
JOHNNIE WALKER® GOLD LABEL RESERVE™ is an indulgent, luxurious and multi-layered blend with a smooth balance of sweet fruits and creaminess that evolves into deeper honeyed tones before finishing in lingering waves of wood, fruit and light, sweet West-coast smoke.When John Walker first established the family business in 1820 he began a lineage of blending expertise that continues unbroken to this day. Carefully honed skills have been handed down from generation to generation, with the result that today’s JOHNNIE WALKER® GOLD LABEL RESERVE™ is testament to almost two centuries of blending excellence.JOHNNIE WALKER® GOLD LABEL RESERVE™ has been personally crafted by the JOHNNIE WALKER® Master Blender as a celebration of his art. He has handpicked prized casks from selected reserves – each matured to perfection – to create a bold blend of intense flavours which is every bit as luxurious and indulgent as its name suggests.
Have a crazing for some fast food? Well, what about some fast fashion: The fash pack’s tastes for food-inspired fashion, sees a super-size demand for delicious designs on eBay
Since Andy Warhol transformed a Campbell’s Soup can and boxes of Brillo soap pads into Pop Art in the 1960s, artists and fashion designers alike, have looked to everyday domestic products and beloved food brands for inspiration. This season has seen an explosion of Brits favourite ‘food on the move’ brands translated into must-have clothing and accessories, like never before.
From Rita Ora modelling the McDonald’s ‘Golden Arches’ around London, to Vanessa Hudgens gracing the cover of super cool US magazine NYLON, swathed in Coca-Cola sequins, us Brits can’t get enough of all things kitsch and delicious – with sales of similar women’s apparel rising on eBay.co.uk 119%* over the summer months.
Most recently model and red carpet regular Cara Delevingne was seen taking the trend to another level. Whilst journeying home from her wild birthday celebrations she was snapped wearing an outfit inspired by what’s inside your fast food wrappers and rocking a pepperoni pizza patterned onesie. Across the pond, Katy Perry was spotted the week before wearing a similar all-in-one to The Philadelphia Museum of Art.
So where did this tasty trend begin?
British designer Ashish sent models down the runway for Spring Summer ’14 drenched in Coca-Cola t-shirts and vests, emblazoned with the brand’s unforgettable logo in his signature sequins. Not forgetting his UK roots, looks were complete with sequin shopping bags reminiscent of designs by superbrands ‘Tesco’ and ‘M&S’.
Autumn Winter ‘14 saw Moschino Creative Director, Jeremy Scott, showcase the chicest of McDonald’s uniforms, perfectly paired with ‘french fries’ iPhone cases and handbags, sparking a craze on eBay.co.uk with over 50** types of fast food phone cases available to buy instantly. Not just for ‘McFashion’ fans, Scott also created show-stopping silk dresses with prints taken from beloved food products including: Fruit Loops cereal, Hershey chocolate and Cheetos chips.
Whilst over in Paris, Lagerfeld’s Chanel runway was converted into a high-end luxury supermarket, with grocery aisles constructed in the iconic Grand Palais. Models including new face Kendall Jenner, Cara Delevingne and pal Rihanna, shopped the aisles with Chanel wire baskets and trolleys, and sported a range of tongue in cheek grocery ‘accessories’, from Chanel egg tray clutches to Chanel milk carton shoulder bags.
Cath Kidston has a new campaign this season all about women and their handbags – something which is very personal to every woman, and can be a real storyteller in terms of personality and personal life and we love it.
With a particular focus on the universal truth of the two tribes women fall into on the subject of the size of their handbag – either being the kind of girl who carries everything but the kitchen sink or the kind that only carries the bare essentials, Cath Kidston will launch a photographic exhibition called ‘Do You Like Yours Big or Small?’ at their flagship store 180 Piccadilly, featuring high profile friends of the brand including Daisy Lowe, Jessie Ware, Nicola Roberts, Millie Mackintosh, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Cath Kidston herself pledging their allegiance to being either a #totesbig or #totessmall kind of girl and revealing what they carry in their everyday bags.
The exhibition will run for two weeks in the 180 Piccadilly Store, London and will be open to the public, who can also get involved by submitting their own #totesbig and #totessmall images for a chance to be featured in the exhibition. In addition there will be an interactive Ames Room, which distorts the users perception creating a #totesbig or #totessmall effect depending where you’re stood.
The Cath Kidston Ames room will be touring the UK bringing modern vintage British fairground fun to the below spaces:
o Southampton – 6th & 7th Sept
o Meadowhall – 13th & 14th Sept
o Bluewater – 20th & 21st Sept
o Westfield – 4th & 5th Oct
Celebrity Songstress Alexanda Burke Chooses to Wear MyriamSOS Jewellery for her Performance at Charity Event “Heroes at Highclere”
Former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke chose to wear jewellery by award-winning designer Myriam Soseilos for her performance at the Charity Event, which recently took place at the grounds of the real Downton Abbey. The inspiring event commemorated the 100th anniversary of the First World War and raise money for various armed forces charities as well as humanitarian causes.
The songstress kept it stylish and edgy in a silver and black bodycon dress accessorised with MyriamSOS white and black earrings and paired with the Loop Ring in white gold and white diamonds and beautiful bracelets in white gold, all from the Naked Square Collection by designer Myriam Soseilos. The pieces chosen by Alexandra are in line with the current season’s monochromatic craze and white gold trend, as jewellery in white gold is the hottest trend for this summer.
“Seeing Alexandra wear my jewellery pieces and have fun with them is a great pride for me. I am most inspired by strong women worldwide. My collections were “born” out of my desire to create contemporary pieces that would appeal to women with busy lifestyles and that could be both elegant and versatile. The thought of creating beautiful accessories for women with hectic lives is a continuous source of inspiration. It’s essential to me that women can have fun with my jewellery”, said Myriam.
Myriam Soseilos is without doubt one to watch in the UK and has chosen to lead the industry to new heights with her two stunning, avant-garde collections.
Recently shortlisted for the ‘New Designer of the Year’ Retail Jeweller award, and winner of the ‘Treasure Designer of the Year 2013’, the Cypriot jewellery designer’s visionary brand MyriamSOSfeatures a range of avant-garde statement pieces. Sophisticated, simple and stunning, her exquisitely crafted artistry is an emblem of style and contemporary elegance.
You can recreate Alexandra’s style by choosing the beautifully minimalistic and avant-garde pieces in black and white gold and diamonds from her Naked Square Collection.
The Naked Square Collection, currently stocked at Wolf & Badger in Mayfair, is a celebration of diamond jewellery and is characterised by age-old, handcrafted techniques and unique designs. This collection is based upon geometry and the ‘grammar of shapes’. Myriam finds her inspiration in the ‘square’, in an effort to discover its inner, deeper meaning, across a voyage over the centuries. By creating dark toned pieces in silver and gold, the designer has given a fresh and modern twist to diamond jewellery making the pieces relevant for women today, while capturing the classic and timeless elegance of diamonds.
Myriam’s art is constantly evolving. Guided by her innate talent and her adventurous spirit, the designer has created stunning collections characterised by clean lines and high-quality materials which re-define the concepts of versatility and individuality. From romantic designs to minimalistic statement pieces, her creations reflect her love for beautiful objects and colours.
Poppy Delevingne has been spotted looking super stylish on holiday in Ibiza with her new hubby.
Always looking chic, Poppy opted for a Hammamas towel in denim draped around her neck when beach hopping around the island.
Get your Hammamas towel in Denim for just £22.00 from www.hammamas.com
Exclusive colour range also now available to buy at www.netaporter.com
If you’ve looked through your accessories collection recently and thought “I need some new jewellery” then you’re most definitely not alone. But where to look for inspiration? Well, how about abroad, to some of the most interesting jewellery designers coming out of Europe. Though it’s difficult to find a lot of these brands in the UK, you can find several of them on sites like Asos or in the House of Rokoko jewellery range. Failing that you can go straight to the brand’s website.
Maria Francesca Pepe
Loved by Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Nicole Scherzinger, the Italian jewellery brand Maria Francesca Pepe (MFP) is the go-to for edgy, urban accessories. Designs are inspired by British avant garde and handcrafted by Italian artisans, with the fall/winter 2014/2015 celebrating Life Love and Soul. Look out for the Forever cuffs and the Love rings whose fluorescent tones, enamel scribbles and sharp spikes will make a statement on any outfit.
Con Luz Propia
The Cadiz-based designers Con Luz Propia (With Your Own Light) focus on making vivid, striking jewellery from natural materials and vintage items, whether that’s freshwater pearls, stones or metal. The designers are comprised of young artists and travellers who draw inspiration from their stays in various countries across the globe. Their Rainbow Pearl necklace is typical, combining the finest handpainted pearls with gold silk for elegance.
Hendrikka Waage
Hendrika Waage was Iceland’s first international jewellery designer (she also happens to be a children’s book author and a campaigner for children!) and her pieces have featured in Vogue, Elle, Glamour and Hello. Inspired by spirituality as much as natural materials, her collections include necklaces made from wood and lava beads as well as bracelets made from crystals with images of Buddha and the Hand of Fatima. You can find her range on her site or at Icelandic fashion retailer Lastashop.
Ole Lynggaard
Another of Scandinavia’s leading designers, Ole Lynggaard is a goldsmith and jeweller who founded the eponymous business and now makes pieces by appointment of the royal court. Needless to say, the jewellery is among the finest in the world, expertly crafted from premium materials. From the Lotus rings with their flower-like precious stones to the Sweet Drops bracelets, which are customisable with different charms, it’s pure luxury.
I haven’t done a style post in what feels like forever and with being temporarily away from a computer due to a huge move to London. Yes I am moving closer the the Frost family soon…in less than 2 weeks!! So hopefully you will hear more from me on the fashion front in the future. We have some amazing collaborations with designers coming up combining my Photography and styling. I promise you it will dazzle your eyes and make you yearn for Autumn… Hey less of the teasing and back to todays post.
Anyway I have fallen madly, truly and deeply in love with everything that is Gap. This isn’t a sponsored article its just because they need a huge shout out on the style front. Gone are the days of just branded hoodies and staple jeans. Although I must say those too are rather fab and fit like a glove. I have become a dress girl over the last few months and Gap have got some crackers in store.
This little number is now in the sale and also comes in a Black and White version, you can check it out here. They both would be great for a late Summer wedding with killer heels, ideal for the office, or worn really casual with a pair of pretty flats on a sunday ramble into town for a coffee.
They have pockets too! We all love dresses with pockets don’t we! Fabulously elegant and perfect for nipping in the waist. They are lined so you can wear them in the cooler months with tights and boots. Add a cute leather jacket or cardigan while the weather changes and a tailored pea coat when the Winter rears its chilly head.
I styled this dress with last seasons Jigsaw wedges, River Island bag, vintage jewellery, New Look rose gold aviator sunglasses and some clip in hair extensions for a bit of glamor. For more of my styling and fashion rambles head over to SLBStyle.com Tweet me @sarahbacchus and to take a look at my photographic work head to SarahBacchus.com
