When it comes to MC Hammer, there are a few things you can’t touch (and probably don’t want to either). Now dig your mind out of the gutter – I’m talking about the big man’s style here. We all heard about his love for fresh new kicks and we’ve certainly all seen the Hammer pants (which are making a comeback btw). What really caught us by surprise, is the enormous ticker bling he was rolling with on his wrist last night.
MC Hammer's Invicta Russian Diver Vintage (Model 5857)
The rap legend jumped on the bandwagon with celebrities like Fergie, Nelly, Ludacris, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba and Paris Hilton to name a few, and quickly became fond of the Invicta Watches.
Mr. Schwarzenegger also likes to show ‘em that he’s-too-much with his larger-than-life Invicta Russian Diver timepiece.
Latin for ‘invincible’, Invicta was founded in Switzerland by Raphael Picard, who had the radical notion that fine Swiss timepieces could be offered at modest prices – just in time for the GFC, right?
Filed under: Events | Tags: hemmesphere, justin hemmes, moroccan, party, sydney
Being a bit of a numbers freak, I believe it would have been epic to celebrate 9th birthday on the 9/09/09, but I guess Sydney’s glitterati couldn’t wait another week to party it up at the Hemmesphere’s 9th birthday bash.
Birthday Cake!
Who else other than Sydney party king himself, Justin Hemmes, can throw a soiree where ladies wear just enough shiny sequins and beads to cover their lady bits? I personally was a little over-dressed in my animal-print Roberto Cavalli number, which initially felt like the perfect outfit for a ‘Moroccan Desert Madness’ theme of the night.
At one stage I wasn’t sure if my eyes were squinting from the non-stopping chain of orange rose martinis or the smooth and shiny chest of a new-age Aladdin, who much like Queen Scheherazade from ‘1001 Nights’ kept telling never-ending stories about his err.. Ferrari.
Orange Rose Martini anyone?
Photos courtesy of Daily Telegraph.
When I waved 2 golden tickets to Jimmy Choo spring collection preview night in front of her nose, Donatella nearly fainted. Even for the seasoned shoe-addict like myself, these invites are hard to come by, so when told it was her birthday present, she planted a kiss right on my … ear! Hmm it was promising to be an unforgettable night. Mind you my ear didn’t stop ringing for the rest of it.
Nobody would argue that Choo’s spring collection shoes are smoking hot in every sense of the word, despite the impracticality (some heels are five inches) and their ability to make the wearer look like a regular at an S&M club.
The shoes, the bags, the semi-naked models and the price tags – everything was grand, but what really stood out for me was the lack of male population and finger food. I guess it would be challenging to eat when your hands are generously greased up with La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream – yes there were hand and foot massages and of course there was French champagne…
You see Jimmy Choo shoes all over the red carpet and you know they cost a small fortune, but if you want a quick in with the fashionistas, here is a quick fact that will make you sound like a shoe-pro: Jimmy Choo ready-to-wear shoes are not really designed by the Malaysian shoe genius. The famous designer sold his company share in 2001. Today if you want shoes that actually have anything to do with Jimmy Choo himself, you’ll have to purchase them from Jimmy Choo Couture. Available by appointment only at 18 Connaught Street in Paddington, London, England.
I believe that’s where Donatella is heading next year for her birthday.
Photos courtesy of Trina So.
Filed under: Give Me Video, IT Girls | Tags: adriana lima, brazilian model, gq, marko jaric, victoria's secret
This time 3 years ago, brazilian beauty Adriana Lima declared she won’t have sex before marriage in her interview with the GQ magazine. Read on after our favourite GQ editorial photo.
GQ April 2006
Are you a one-guy woman?
Of course! I’m a Catholic.
Look, I’m Catholic, too, but there’s a lot of things about the church that make it hard to date within its rules, don’t you think?
Like what?
Birth control, premarital sex…
Well, you know, sex is just for after marriage.
Say what?
Sex is for after marriage.
You mean you’ve never had sex?
That’s why I have to say.
You sure about this?
Yes.
The whole interview was a little bizarre and a little funny.
Last year Lima’s marital status has upgraded to engaged. Who’s the lucky bastard you ask. His name is Marko Jaric and this all we’re going to say about him (not worth the space on this website)… Alright, we know you want a photo.
Adriana and Marko
Filed under: Fashion Campaigns, IT Girls | Tags: d&g, dolce & gabbana, dolcec, gold, make-up, par mcgrath, s/s 09, sølve sundsbø, scarlett johansson
Dolce & Gabbana has tapped the voluptuous Scarlett Johansson for the face of their first cosmetics collection *yawn*, which was photographed in a studio in London by Sølve Sundsbø and had input from legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath.
Dolce & Gabbana Cosmetics (foundation ad)
McGrath developed 3 looks that epitomise the line:
- Lustful Lips, inspired by a silver screen siren with dark ruby lips and nails
- Provacative Eyes, a smoky eye and pale lips
- Sensually Natural, a pared-back look of neutral hues
The make-up will be packaged in weighty metal glossy gold with rounded edges and slipped into black velvet pouches (how original!). Colours are taking inspiration from the Mediterranean. The lipsticks are perfumed with a trademark rose scent and mascara with a peppery (wtf?) olfactory note.
Dolce & Gabbana - gold make-up packaging
The collection will launch initially at the luxury Italian department store La Rinascente’s, then later in March at Selfridges of London and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Filed under: Fashion Campaigns, IT Girls | Tags: Armani, emporio armani, Giorgio Armani, marcus piggot, mert alas, victoria beckham
Following the footsteps of her hubby, Victoria stripped to the bare minimum for Emporio Armani underwear Spring/Summer 2009 ad campaign.
Emporio Armani Underwear S/S 2009
For a guaranteed success, Armani hired the dynamic photographer duo – Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott (who shot David too) to create Elizabeth Taylor in the 50s feel with a touch of film noir high glam.
Giorgio said in a statement he chose the 34-year-old British mother of three as the new face and body of his lingerie line because she is a “stylish and intriguing woman.”
Signature billboards will take place in every fashion capital of the world – NYC, London, Milan, Rome, Paris and Tokyo, as well as the pages of high-end fashion glossies.
Let see if this campaign will send fans into overdrive like David’s did.
Jenry Bejarano
This youngster melted Paula Abdul’s heart in no time at the American Idol audition, but she had to let him go as he was only 16 at the time. Now all grown up and just in the legal age bracket, Jenry is pronounced the be the face of the moment by models.com
Move over Tyson Beckford, Jenry is in tha house!
Tyson Beckford
Filed under: Fashion Campaigns | Tags: it girl, kate moss, longchamp, marcus piggot, mart alas, s/s 09, sasha pivovarova
Longchamp S/S 2009
No stranger to the infamous Longchamp campaigns, the indomitable it-girl Kate Moss had to share the limelight this year with the current Russian it-girl Sasha Pivivarova.
Shot in Los Angeles by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, the striking photo series features Kate Moss and Sasha Pivovarova against a retro green wall dressed in pieces from its 12-piece spring collection. Focused on outerwear, the line ranges from a silk and cotton blouse to a sporty linen trench in the house’s iconic LM horse print.
“The ideas is to create key items you can mix with everything,” said Sophie Delafontaine, Longchamps’ artistic director. Codes from the house’s leather goods lines surface across the designs, distributed in Longchamp’s 100 doors worldwide, such as bamboo toggles and leather trims.
Filed under: Fashion Designers | Tags: fluro, graffiti, louis vuitton, marc jacobs, skateboard, stephen sprouse
Louis Vuitton Skateboard
On Friday 9 January, Louis Vuitton launched a bright and funky collection inspired by Stephen Sprouse at their New York SoHo store. The skateboard pictured above is one of the two limited edition pieces and can be yours for only $8,250… and yes, the trunk is included.
Louis Vuitton Shop Front in NYC
“I tried to take what Stephen had done at Vuitton and then kind of flip it in my head, and make it Vuitton’s work for Stephen, not Stephen’s work for Vuitton,” Jacobs said. “I just felt it was a funny way to play with it, to pretend to be Sprouse for a bit, and use the work that he did, and then bring it back to the work that he did before I collaborated with him.”
The Punk Glamour God himself
Named ‘the design pioneer’ by NY Times and known as the ‘child’ of Andy Warhol, Stephen Sprouse died at 50 from the heart failure – he had a very brief, but indeed a saturated life. We found a lengthy but interesting article on Sprouse’s life, career and art.
Filed under: Fashion Designers, Style | Tags: amex black, club cavalli, roberto cavalli
Plastic Fantastic
Just in time for the recession, Roberto Cavalli introduced an exclusive credit card. Mr. “Excess is Success” appears to be laughing in the face of the global economy crisis as he looks to continue his world domination plans. In December he opened the Cavalli Club in Florence (pictured below) and has now revealed aims to venture into finance.
Cavalli Club, a renovated 15th century church in Florence
It will be Cavalli’s second attempt at designing a credit card, after his big splash with Holt Renfrew card from American Express in late 2003. The card, set to go global on March 1, will offer special VIP services at every Cavalli boutique worldwide as well as special sale privileges. Exclusive invitations to fashion shows and events are the tip of the diamond iceberg of Cavalli card benefits.
“Created for those who thrive upon excellence, elegance and quality,” the iridescent snakeskin-printed card will give your party-hopping friends and black Amex a run for their money, literally.
Click here to read more about the first Cavalli Club.
