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Handbag Addicts

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:40:26 +0000

It’s no secret that stylish women around the world can, at times, be slaves to fashion. Many are obsessed with shoes, but it takes an especially sophisticated woman to dedicate her discerning eye to handbags. With so many fakes out there, collecting designer bags is not only a privilege, but also a challenge. And not to mention the thrill of finding rare vintage bags. While shoes could be considered the punctuation to any outfit, handbags are the accents that really pronounce ones personal style. From a Milanese model with a family history of handbag collecting, to a Dubai designer who is truly passionate about the hunt for her most coveted bags, 6 women around the world share their luxurious collections.

Milla Jovovich: Fashion Shooting and Interview

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:46:51 +0000

Jovovich began modeling at age 11, when photographer Gene Lemuel discovered her and convinced Herb Ritts to shoot her for the cover of Lei magazine. Richard Avedon featured her in Revlon’s “Most Unforgettable Women in the World” advertisements, and she continued her career with other campaigns for L’Oréal cosmetics, Banana Republic, Christian Dior,Donna Karan, and Versace.Jovovich then acted alongside Bruce Willis in the science fiction film The Fifth Element (1997), and later played the title role in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999). In 2002, she starred in the video game adaptation Resident Evil, which spawned three sequels.

In addition to her modeling and acting career, Jovovich released a music album, The Divine Comedy in 1994. She continues to release demos for other songs on her official website and contributes to film soundtracks; Jovovich has yet to release another album. In 2003, she and model Carmen Hawk created the clothing line Jovovich-Hawk. Jovovich also has her own production company, Creature Entertainment. In 2011, she will star in the movie “The Three Musketeers.”

Photos by Tony Duran

(6 – 8 pages)

Zhou Xun (周迅): Fashion Shoot and Feature Interview

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 04:35:18 +0000

Named one of the top young leaders in 2011 by the World Economic Forum, Zhou Xun’s choice to enter acting school as a teenager was a disobedient decision since her parents dreamed of her graduating from a university, yet it was the wisest decision of her life. As a teenager, the blossoming star was hand selected for a role in the Strange Tales Amongst Old and Desolate Tombs. This breakout role served as her initiation into big time international acting, but it was her role in Suzhou River that brought her into the international spotlight. Her outstanding performance in the film earned her the Paris International Film Festival award for Best Actress, the first of many Best Actress awards she has earned around the world. While her adaptive acting skills have solidified her silver screen stardom, Zhou Xun has also developed herself as a singer. Recording the soundtracks for several of her movies and releasing two solo albums, Zhou Xun is a double-threat worldwide and has started gracing magazine covers outside China as well. Her new movie co-starring Jet Li will be out later this year.

Photos by Kurt Iswarienko

(6 – 8 pages)

Jolin Tsai (蔡依林): Fashion Shoot and Feature Interview

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 03:27:32 +0000

Taiwanese pop star Jolin Tsai has been taking the world by storm since she won first place at an MTV singing competition at just 18 years old, earning her a contract with Universal Music Taiwan. Following her first single, “Be a Neighbor to the World (I can)”, the sultry megastar’s renowned full-length albums established her as the music industry’s Queen of Pop in Taiwan. Not only is Tsai a favorite amongst her Asian followers who nicknamed her “Teenage Boy Killer” for her girl-next-door image and flirty outfits; she is equally embraced by a strong fanbase in the U.S. Tsai was named the top 2nd earner among Taiwanese Singers in a 2010 poll, with earnings of US$14.51 million that year. With millions of albums sold and countless sensational performances, this “Dancing Diva” will relaunch her “Myself World Tour” through 2011, starting in May and June.

Photos by SU Liang

(6 – 8 pages)

Zhou Xun (周迅): Cover Shoot and Feature Interview

admin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:44:17 +0000

Zhou Xun’s choice to enter acting school as a teenager was a disobedient decision since her parents dreamed of her graduating from a university, yet it was the wisest decision of her life. As a teenager, the blossoming star was hand selected for a role in the Strange Tales Amongst Old and Desolate Tombs. This breakout role served as her initiation into big time international acting, but it was her role in Suzhou River that brought her into the international spotlight. Her outstanding performance in the film earned her the Paris International Film Festival award for Best Actress, the first of many Best Actress awards she has earned around the world. While her adaptive acting skills have solidified her silver screen stardom, Zhou Xun has also developed herself as a singer. Recording the soundtracks for several of her movies and releasing two solo albums, Zhou Xun is a double-threat worldwide and has started gracing magazine covers outside China as well.

Photos by Kurt Iswarienko

(6 – 8 pages)

Kwai Lin Mei (桂綸鎂): Fashion Shoot And Interview

admin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 05:21:52 +0000

Born on Christmas day in 1983, Kwai Lun-Mei started her acting career in the movie Blue Gate Crossing. Lun-Mei then appeared in a few more movies before she went on to gain more recognition in the movie Secret directed by Jay Chou, which Kwai acted as the female lead. Still at a very young age, she is already involved in charity projects and has several new movies coming up in 2011.

(6 – 10 pages)

Photos by Joshua Lin

Li Bing Bing (李冰冰) Glamour: Fashion Shoot And Interview

admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:54:41 +0000

Already an established star in Asia, Li Bingbing is going global this year. This luminous beauty will star with Gianna Jun and Hugh Jackman in 2011’s Snow Fan and the Secret Flower. Off-camera, she is busy running her film studio and advocating several environmental causes. She will also co-star and co-produce with Jackie Chan in 1911, which will be released in September 2011 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1911 Revolution. She chatted about her environmental work, career, and beauty secrets in a recent interview and photo shoot with Cool Hunt.

(6 – 8 pages)

Photos by Jiang Jun Min

Patty Hou (侯佩岑): Fashion Shoot And Interview

admin — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 04:22:47 +0000

Patty Hou started as a television journalist and quickly caught the public’s attention in Taiwan for her girl-next-door charm. She became a news anchor not too long after her entrée into television journalism. A style inspiration to many women there, she has appeared on top magazines, talk shows, and awards shows. At our shoot, she never fully sheds the girlish appeal that gained her fame — whether in an eye-catching strapless red dress or a delicate gray gown. Interview available in Chinese and English.

(6 to 8 pages)

Photos by Cliff Chen

Li Bing Bing (李冰冰): Fashion Shoot And Interview

admin — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 03:44:55 +0000

Already an established star in Asia, Li Bingbing is bound to be a global household name like her compatriots Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li in 2011. This luminous beauty will star with Hugh Jackman in 2011’s Snow Fan and the Secret Flower. Off-camera, she is busy running her film studio and advocating several environmental causes. Her dedication led to an invitation to attend the Climate Conference in Copenhagen. She chatted about her environmental work, career, and beauty secrets in a recent interview and photo shoot with Cool Hunt.

(6 – 8 pages)

Photos by Jiang Jun Min

Eva Longoria: Fashion Shoot And Interview

admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:32:56 +0000

Star of “Desperate Housewives,” one of the world’s most popular TV shows, Eva Longoria personifies a modern, bilingual and bi-cultural America. Despite growing up poor, she was able to achieve success early on in her career and has graced the covers of the biggest fashion magazines in the world. Embracing her Latin roots by playing in both English and Spanish-language movies, she is also involved in charity work, having founded Eva’s Heroes, a charity which helps developmentally disabled children. Eva is married to basketball star Tony Parker (the ceremony took place at the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte in France), and between shooting episodes of her TV show, found time to star in the upcoming Hollywood movie “Without Men.”

(6 – 10 pages)

Photos by Billy Nava