Ambrosio Bares All

ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO may be eight months' pregnant but it hasn't stopped her from modelling - as demonstrated by her nude campaign image for jewellery brand Vivara. Shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, the image sees the Victoria's Secret Angel modelling a blue topaz ring, bracelet and earrings from Vivara's Mothers' Day collection, which was last year fronted by Ambrosio's fellow Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen. Ambrosio told us in March that she approaches modelling in exactly the same way whether she's pregnant or not: "It's the same thing, the belly button sticks out a bit more, but it's the same job! I feel the same."










LISA NIVEN 24 April 2012
http://www.vogue.co.uk/jewellery/news/2012/04/24/alessandra-ambrosio-nude-pictures-vivara-jewellery

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Miranda’s Secret

MANY men may beg to differ, but Victoria's Secret Angel Miranda Kerr doesn't consider herself a sex symbol. "It's not really something I'm aware of and it's definitely not how I see myself," she told us. "I think it is something that definitely comes from working with Victoria's Secret because that's all about sexiness and all of the girls are so beautiful. I'm comfortable with it, but I don't look at myself in that way!" The model and mother has worked with Victoria's Secret since 2007, when she became the first Australian model to join the lingerie label's army of beauties - and, despite having completed catwalk turns for luxury labels including Chanel and Balenciaga, she still cites being part of the annual show as a career highlight. "The atmosphere is fun, exciting, girly, and there's lots of hairspray," she laughed. "The atmosphere is always electric and the girls are all really fun so it's a great show to do, one of my favourites." Kerr, quite understandably, remains positive about her physique and has a few words of advice for women who aren't quite as body-confident as she is. "I never focus on the negative," she said. "Everyone has things that they don't love about themselves, but I think that, as women, it's much healthier and more positive to focus on your good parts and the things you like about yourself - not pick yourself apart or be too hard on yourself. Everyone has a different beauty and different qualities and I think that women need to learn to love their qualities and be comfortable in the fact that everyone is different."









ELLA ALEXANDER 25 April 2012
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/04/25/miranda-kerr-on-victorias-secret-and-her-body

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Versace Couture Catwalk

VERSACE is returning to the couture catwalk in July with two shows at Paris' iconic Ritz Hotel. The label returned to the schedule last season to show its spring/summer 2012 collection via a presentation - and the venue choice marks another return to familiar ground for Donatella Versace. The venue was the site of her brother Gianni's last runway show in 1997 before his death, as well as many other Atelier Versace shows until the line was suspended in 2004.

The hotel will close on July 31 for extensive renovation following the show on July 1. "It is with tremendous emotion that I return to the Ritz where I shared so many special moments with my brother," Donatella Versace said. "The closing of the Ritz Paris for two years represents the end of an era but also the beginning of a new one, so to be able to show Atelier Versace there one last time will be a memorable milestone."



LAUREN MILLIGAN 24 April 2012
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/04/24/versace-to-show-couture-at-the-ritz

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Remember Her Name

LARA MULLEN has had an incredible six months - from being scouted at a gig, to walking the Prada catwalk, to being shot by Vogue - and the model is set for even bigger things. "I saw her just before her first show season and she had nothing in her book yet," Vogue fashion bookings editor Rosie Vogel told us. "She had a great personality though, which is so important, and she had that real Britishness to her look. She's not exotic looking - like some of the Russian girls, or the Brazilian bombshells - but that is her appeal. She's very cool, in a way that only British models can be - like Stella Tennant or Agyness Deyn. We shot her for the
April issue and we'll definitely shoot her again. She seems to be enjoying it, so hopefully this will be the start of a great career for her." This season, she walked for designers including Marc Jacobs, Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Alexander Wang, Erdem, Christopher Kane, Mulberry and Versace - and she is looking forward to a massive season editorially too. "Magical Lara Mullen. As well as doing her A levels, Lara is managing to hit the ground running, with some lovely work coming out over the next few months shot by the likes of David Sims, Karl Templer, Alasdair McLellan, Charlotte Stockdale and Karen Langley to name a few," Carole White - founder of Premier Model Management, the agency that discovered and still represents Mullen - told us. "The endearing thing about Lara is that she is unaware of her beauty, which in this business is unusual and strangely attractive! Her British style is her selling point and she will definitely not be a one-minute wonder; she is going to be around for a long time and we are so proud of her work ethic and integrity. Lara will grow and grow as a major model of this era."





 LAUREN MILLIGAN 24 April 2012
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/04/24/lara-mullen-model---catwalk-pictures-vogue

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Carine For MAC

CARINE ROITFELD has teamed up with MAC Cosmetics to create a limited-edition make-up line, expected to launch this autumn. The former Vogue Paris editor - who will launch her new magazine, CR Fashion Book, in September - has reportedly been heavily involved in everything from the package design and product names to the colour palettes. She will also appear in the campaign images - shot by Mario Sorrenti. And what to expect from the line? The Parisian former model is known for her heavy brows and sultry smoky eye make-up, so according to WWD we can expect a focus on the eyes and some chic nude lipsticks. Lisa Niven 3 hours ago April 23,2012 http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2012/04/23/carine-roitfeld-collaboration-with-mac-cosmetics-make-up

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The Vogue Festival

Updated Saturday April 21, 6.58pm: The Vogue Festival, in partnership with Vertu, was a huge success, with fashion's biggest names coming from far and wide to help us launch what was a truly unique fashion event. Hollywood stars such as Kate Hudson and Joely Richardson joined the world's most famous designers - from Tom Ford and Diane von Furstenberg, to Stella McCartney and Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana - while supermodels Eva Herzigova and Natalia Vodianova told the audience about life as models. Legendary photographer David Bailey proved himself as one of the industry's funniest and most controversial figures during a live interview, as the capital's finest design talent - including Christopher Kane and Mary Katrantzou - told crowds about their respective careers. The atmosphere was electric, as guests travelled from across Europe to make the two-day extravaganza - which was the first of its kind. Festival season has officially begun. ELLA ALEXANDER 21 April 2012 http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/01/23/vogue-festival-launches---the-royal-geographic-society

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10 Summer Essentials

WHO better to tell us exactly which products we should be buying for summer than Nicky Kinnaird, the brains behind beauty emporium Space NK? With a reputation for providing an edit of the world's most covetable and effective beauty products, Kinnaird has shared with us the 10 essentials that everyone should buy this season. From the perfect shimmer-free bronzer to the spray that creates beachy waves whilst conditioning your hair, these are the products to see you through the season. So, whether you want a simple solution to cleansing, toning and hydrating or a lip tint you can put on and forget about for the rest of the day, here's your summer beauty kit. Lisa Niven 19 April 2012 http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2012/04/19/space-nk-summer-beauty-essentials-by-nicky-kinnaird

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Aquascutum Latest

Updated Thursday April 19, 11.46am: Following its decision earlier this week to enter administration, Aquascutum has decided to close its UK manufacturing plant in Corby - due to "loss-making operations and a lack of funding" - with a loss of 115 jobs. "Whilst a difficult decision, it has been necessary in order to stem on-going losses for the business, and to protect the positions of the 135 remaining employees," a spokesperson for the adminstrators said this morning. "We plan to provide appropriate assistance to all affected employees, including liaising with Jobcentre plus and helping with claims to the Redundancy Payments Service. All head office and retail operations across the UK and international high street, concession and outlet stores are operating as usual at present." SEE THE AQUASCUTUM CATWALK ARCHIVE The company is in the process of looking for a buyer, and is hopeful that a suitable investor will be found soon. "We have received a high level of interest from potential purchasers from around the world, with our focus now upon progressing discussions for a sale of the Aquascutum brand and assets," the spokesperson added. LAUREN MILLIGAN 19 April 2012 http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2011/08/01/aquascutum-takes-out-8-million-loan

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