Naomi Campbell and children of celebrities recapture the ’90s in new Gap campaign

February 2, 2017

Gap '90's Archive Re-Issue campaign
Gap ’90’s Archive Re-Issue campaign. Pictured from left to right: TJ Mizell, Coco Gordon, Rumer Willis, Naomi Campbell, Evan Ross, Chelsea Tyler and Lizzy Jagger. (Photo courtesy of Gap)

Naomi Campbell and several children of celebrities are starring in a new Gap promotional campaign to launch of a limited-edition collection—the ‘90’s Archive Re-Issue—for men and women featuring styles from the 1990s, including the Bodysuit, Reverse Fit and Easy Fit Denim, Pleated Khakis and the Pocket Tee, available online and in select stores globally as of February 7, 2017.

To launch the collection, Gap collaborated with director Kevin Calero to create “Generation Gap,” a film that pays tribute to the famous Gap ads of the ’90’s, with references to the retro hits “Mellow Yellow,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and “Just Can’t Get Enough” and updated with a modern twist. Set to an a cappella version of Color Me Badd’s 1992 hit “All 4 Love,” the short film is a nod to the past and a celebration of the next generation as they re-imagine the Gap looks in their own unique style.

The “Generation Gap” cast includes:

  • Lizzy Jagger, daughter of Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger, wears her take on the classic black Bodysuit that her mother flaunted in 1991.
    “The classic look for anyone is not just a ’90’s look. The white t-shirt and jeans look has gone through the decades and is still around, and I think of that as being really Gap,” said Jagger in a Gap press release.
  • TJ Mizell, son of Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC, wears the iconic Gap Logo Sweatshirt that his father wore in the “Original Fit Jeans” commercial in 1990.
    “I feel honored. Being part of anything Run DMC is a huge honor for me and being able to back up my father’s legacy with Gap,” said Mizell.
  • Evan Ross, son of Diana Ross, wears the sleeveless Logo Tee as a tribute to his mother who wore a simple tank in her 1991 ad.
    “Gap can transcend all eras. It still feels relevant. It looks like what we would be wearing right now … it is at the cusp of what we’re doing right now,” said Ross.
  • Chelsea Tyler, daughter of Steven Tyler, wears the sleeveless Tee and Reverse Pleated Jeans channeling her dad’s “Easy Fit Jeans” commercial from 1997.
    “Gap is taking something so classic that we all know and is so quintessential in our minds but has a new spin and current feeling to it,” said Tyler.
  • Rumer Willis, daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, wears the Cropped Denim Jacket, similar to the one her mother wore in her 1990 ad, with the Henley Bodysuit.
    “Gap was really the first brand to come out of the box… and do different and interesting things,” said Willis.
  • Coco Gordon, daughter of Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon (who wore the Pocket Tee in her 1990 ad), wears the navy Icon Leather Jacket, black short-sleeve Mockneck Tee and High Rise Denim Short in the film.
    “My mom always bought me Gap clothes … we definitely went to the Gap for my cool clothes,” said Gordon.
  • Model, actress and activist Naomi Campbell, who was shot wearing the Pocket Tee in her 1992 ad by Steven Meisel, wears the Pocket Tee re-issue in the film.
    “It’s an honor to be here, in the same outfit that I wore 20 years ago in my Gap ad,” said Campbell. “The creativity in the ’90s is something I’m so grateful that I got to be a part of and to see and to learn from and to draw inspiration from.”

Joseph Abboud shows American Gothic-inspired fall 2017 collection at New York Fashion Week: Men’s

January 31, 2017

Joseph Abboud's Fall 2107 collection
Joseph Abboud’s Fall 2107 collection. (Photo courtesy of Joseph Abboud)

The Joseph Abboud fashion brand kicked off its 30th anniversary with a dark and mysterious Fall 2017 collection, offering of 50 looks inspired by  the concept of American Gothic, emphasizing dramatic silhouettes, saturated colors, and sumptuous textures. The collection was shown during New York Fashion Week: Men’s on January 31, 2017.

Joseph Abboud commented in a statement: “With our 30th anniversary in mind, designing my fall range was a reflective and introspective process. We continue to celebrate the American man, American production, and the masculine individuality that is inherently Joseph Abboud. I was deeply inspired by the striking architecture of Gothic cathedrals, which is reflected in the construction of the clothing—lapels are exaggerated, coats are sweeping, cape-like, and our signature Traced Fit is slightly relaxed to allow for ease of movement.”

(All photos courtesy of Joseph Abboud)

Hailee Steinfeld’s spokesmodel campaign for Reef Escape: first photo revealed

January 31, 2017

Hailee Steinfeld in Reef Escape's Spring/Summer 2017 campaign
Hailee Steinfeld in Reef Escape’s Spring/Summer 2017 campaign (Photo by Yu Tsai)

Reef Escape sandal collection has named Oscar-nominated actress Hailee Steinfeld its new spokesmodel. She shot the Reef Escape’s Spring/Summer 2017 campaign at Milk Studios in Los Angeles with celebrity and fashion photographer Yu Tsai. Steinfeld commented in a statement: . “I love the Reef Escape collection because they are cute, comfortable and fun to pair with different outfits. Mixing California beach style with my personal style shows just how versatile these sandals are.”

Steinfeld is best known for her roles in 2010’s “True Grit” (for which she received an Oscar nomination for Best  Supporting Actress”), 2013’s “Romeo and Juliet,” 2015’s “Pitch Perfect 2” and 2016’s “The Edge of Seventeen.” She is also singer; her “Haiz” EP was released in 2015.

Miss France 2016 Iris Mittenaere named winner of Miss Universe pageant

January 30, 2017

by Jackie Green

Iris Mittenaere, Miss Universe 2017
Iris Mittenaere (Photo courtesy of Fox)

Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016, was crowned Miss Universe at the 65th Miss Universe pageant, which was held at Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines on January 29, 2017. Fox had the U.S. telecast of the show, which was once again hosted by Steve Harvey. Model/activist Ashley Graham served as backstage host.  Flo Rida and and Boyz II Men performed at the event.

The first runner-up was Raquel Pelissier from Haiti. The second runner-up was Andrea Tovar from Colombia. The remaining  contestants in the top six were Mary Esther Were from Kenya; Maxine Medina from the Philippines ;  and Chalita Suansane from Thailand.

The judges who helped crown Miss Universe included:

  • Cynthia Bailey: Former model and founder of The Bailey Agency School of Fashion, a modeling and fashion school dedicated to helping young women achieve their dreams; current cast member on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”
  • Mickey Boardman: Editorial Director and advice columnist for Paper magazine.
  • Leila Lopes: First Miss Universe from Angola and former United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Desertification; currently working with various charitable organizations in Africa.
  • Francine LeFrak: Emmy and Tony Award-winning producer, social entrepreneur, women’s empowerment activist and founder of Same Sky, an initiative that provides training and employment to HIV+ women survivors of the Rwandan genocide.
  • Sushmita Sen: Bollywood actress, philanthropist and champion of women’s rights in India; founder of I AM Foundation; and first-ever Miss Universe from India.
  • Dayanara Torres: Former UNICEF ambassador, writer, singer, model, actress and former Miss Universe from Puerto Rico.

Here are some photo highlights of the pageant on stage and behind the scenes.

Skin Laundry becomes available at Sephora

January 24, 2017

Skin Laundry
(Photo courtesy of Skin Laundry)

Skin Laundry has signed a deal to make Sephora the skincare brand’s first retail partner. The company’s products became available on Sephora.com as of January 24, 2017, and at Sephora locations in the U.S. on January 27, 2017. Skin Laundry will be available at Sephora in Canada in the spring of 2017.

The Skin Laundry products available at Sephora include Gentle Foaming Face Wash, named one of the “Best Beauty Products of 2016” by British Vogue; Essential Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF35, a top pick by Refinery29 for acne-prone skin; the SleepCycle Pillowcase, recognized by Allure for its ability to positively transform hair and skin; and the Hydrating Radiance Facial Treatment Mask, voted one of the “Best Sheet Masks for Your Face” by Good Housekeeping.

Angelina Jolie signs spokesmodel deal with Guerlain

January 23, 2017

Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Guerlain Parfumeur has signed a spokesmodel deal with Oscar-winning actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie for a new women’s fragrance whose name is to be announced.  According to a Guerlain press release, Jacques Guerlain “drew his inspiration from Angelina Jolie to create a fragrance expressing the idea of the ‘notes of a woman’: the choices, emotions and dreams that embody modern femininity.

“The partnership between Angelina and Guerlain was agreed in Cambodia in December 2015, where she was directing her film ‘First They Killed My Father. ‘ It has its roots, however, in Angelina’s childhood memory of her own mother’s love of a Guerlain powder. Jolie has donated her entire salary from the Guerlain campaign to charity.”

Jolie, who began her career in the entertainment industry as a model, has previously been a spokesmodel for Armani and Shiseido.

Nordstrom launches Korean-inspired KPop-In pop-up shops

January 6, 2017

Pop-In@Nordstrom x Gentle Monster at Downtown Seattle Nordstrom Pop-In shop.
Pop-In@Nordstrom x Gentle Monster at Downtown Seattle Nordstrom Pop-In shop. (Photo courtesy of Nordstrom)

During the first three months of 2017, select Nordstrom stores in North America will have KPOP-IN@Nordstrom, a three-part shop in a series of pop-up shops inspired Korean fashion and beauty.

For January,  the series will feature Korean eyewear company Gentle Monster. February will showcase K-Beauty. March will have Korean fashion brands curated by Nordstrom vice president of creative projects Olivia Kim.

According to a Nordstrom press release: “For the launch, Pop-In partnered with the Gentle Monster team to produce unique virtual-reality and 360 video content that allows customers to explore the experience in Gentle Monster flagship stores in Shanghai, Nonhyeon-dong and Bukchon stores in Seoul, South Korea, as well as the Downtown Seattle Nordstrom Pop-In shop.”

Here are the locations of the participating Nordstrom stores:

Bellevue, Washington: Bellevue Square

Chicago: Michigan Avenue

Dallas:  NorthPark Center

Los Angeles: The Grove

Seattle:  Downtown Seattle

Toronto: CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Vancouver: CF Pacific Centre

PRAI Beauty and HSN launch ‘Not Just a Pretty Face’ spokesmodel contest

January 5, 2017

PRAI Beauty
PRAI Beauty founder/CEO Cathy Kangas, HSN host Amy Morrison and PRAI Beauty global creative director Nigel Barker (Photo by Bryan Kasm/HSN)

PRAI Beauty has teamed up with HSN for a “Not Just a Pretty Face” spokesmodel search in which the winner will get grand prize package that includes a live on-air appearance and exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at HSN, as well as dinner with PRAI global creative director Nigel Barker and PRAI founder/CEO Cathy Kangas. PRAI Beauty will also donate $500 to the charity of the winner’s choice.  The prize includes roundtrip airfare and accommodations for two to Tampa, Florida (where HSN is headquartered) and one year’s worth of PRAI Beauty products.  Two runner-ups will receive $250 worth of the brand’s products.

Kangas commented in a statement: “We’re about making all women look and feel beautiful. We’re launching a nationwide search for a woman who is 40 and older and who embraces the concept of giving back to her community … someone with true beauty from the inside out. At PRAI Beauty, we believe that doing good is just as important as looking and feeling good, so we donate a portion of proceeds and our time to animal charities around the world.”

Barker, Kangas, and HSN host Amy Morrison will judge the contest, which closes on March 1, 2017. They will select three finalists, who will then be posted on the PRAI Beauty Facebook page for voting March 6 to 10, 2017. The winner will be announced on-air at HSN on or around March 16, 2017, and will appear as the new face of PRAI Beauty on a show in April.

To enter two photographs (a headshot and profile photo) of the contestant must be sent, and the following question answered in 200 words or fewer, in English: “At PRAI Beauty, we are ‘not just a pretty face.’ We are passionate about animal welfare and donate a portion of our proceeds, as well as our time, to animal charities around the world. Tell us why someone might say you are ‘not just a pretty face.'”

Century 21 opens first store outside the Northeast

December 16, 2016
Century 21

Century 21,  a New York-based chain of retail stores that sells designer wear at discount prices, has opened its first location outside of the Northeast.  The 85,000-square foot store—which launched on December 16, 2016—is in Sunrise Florida,  at Sawgrass Mills, a Simon Center.

The Century 21 in Sunrise has departments for men, women,  children, shoes, accessories, fine jewelry,  cosmetics (including an in-store MAC Cosmetics) and home departments.  The store also has the C21-On-1 Stylist Program, providing guests the opportunity to book a free one-on-one appointment with a fashion stylist.  C21 has also partnered with LXR&Co. to offer an exclusive collection of vintage designer handbags, accessories, jewelry and watches.

The Sunrise location is one of several business expansions for Century 21. In October 2016, the retailer opened a location at City Point in Brooklyn, New York. In September 2016,  Century 21 teamed up with Alliance Data Systems Corporation for a long-term agreement to provide private label credit card services for Century 21. In 2018, Century 21 will open at the entertainment destination American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Selena Gomez signs spokesmodel deal with Coach

December 16, 2016

Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez (Photo courtesy of Dick Clark Productions)

Singer and actress Selena Gomez has signed a deal to represent the accessories/lifestyle brand Coach,  She will appear in Coach’s fall 2017 fashion campaign.  Her partnership with Coach will also include a special design project with Coach executive creative director Stuart Vevers, as well Gomez teaming up with Coach Foundation in its support of Step Up, a national organization dedicated to the empowerment of underprivileged teenage girls.

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