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Chanel Iman Interview and Portrait Photos

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:12:46 +0000

Part Korean model Chanel Iman is best known for walking in Ready-to-Wear and Couture shows for the likes of Marc Jacobs, Christian Dior, YSL, and Givenchy. She is a muse to the prince of pretty, Philip Lim, and has been photographed by the world’s top photographers, including Annie Leibowitz, Patrick Demarchelier, and Steven Meisel, who shot her for an all-models cover of US Vogue. She got an early start modeling with Ford Models at the age of 12, and now at the still tender age of 19, her fresh face is unforgettable as ever, posing for editorials and ad campaigns around the world. But she still calls Los Angeles home, where she works as a buyer and occasional shopgirl for her mother’s new shop, The Red Bag Boutique. We caught up with Chanel Iman at the store to talk shopping, family, and California style.

(2 – 4 pages)

Global Street Fashion Report Summer 2010

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:59:01 +0000

Summer started late in Europe, so trendy city dwellers have some catching up to do. Our world wide report explores summer styles from Tokyo to London and New York, as worn by real women on the street.

(6 – 8 pages)

Jun Ji-Hyun: Fashion Shoot and Interview

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:50:59 +0000

Beautiful Jun Ji-Hyun (全智賢) has been the top Korean star for several years now, since her memorable role in the movie “My Sassy Girl.” This year she is for the first time playing a lead part in a Hollywood movie, “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan,” opposite Hugh Jackman. She adopted the western name Gianna and learned to speak English for the movie, making her a serious contender to become the first truly global Korean star. We spoke with Jun Ji-Hyun in Seoul about her booming career, her personal life and what makes Korean women so gracious and unique.

Photos by Hyung Won Ryoo

(6 – 10 pages)

The 12 Most Romantic Reasons to Visit Paris

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 07:22:08 +0000

If you are looking for a romantic journey to remember, Paris will be hard to beat. Before winter sets in, blue skies and long sunny days welcome visitors to enjoy lazy strolls along the River Seine. And why not continue walking when the days turn into warm nights? Nicknamed the “City of Lights,” Paris is a place where magic happens; where strangers meet and friendships – even romance – ensue. Public displays of affection are honored here, where the Pont Neuf Bridge has witnessed centuries of kisses. It’s easy to get a taste of the real Paris, whether watching the sunset from the top of Montmartre hill, or playing with the kids cooling off from the heat in the Trocadero fountains while gazing at the Eiffel Tower.

(6 – 8 pages)

South Africa Travel Feature

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:14:14 +0000

This summer, when South Africa hosts the 2010 FIFA World Cup, there will be plenty of ways to take in the country’s amazing diversity and impressive effort to become Africa’s oasis of modernity. Whether it’s nature or luxury one seeks, South Africa defies expectations. Down the coast, foodies and wine connoiseurs will find a veritable goldmine at the Cape Winelands in Western Cape. Surfers come for the world renowned point breaks at Jeffrey’s Beach in Eastern Cape. And from the exquisite beaches of Cape Town to the vast landscape of Kruger National Park, South Africa will be a formidable playground for more than just footballers.

(6 – 8 pages)

Maggie Q: Fashion Shoot and Interview

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:03:57 +0000

Maggie Q is the epitome of a beautiful strong woman – an iron fist in a velvet glove. Whether performing onscreen stunts and martial arts or supporting compassionate causes, she has found a balance of body, mind, and soul. The Hawaii-born Euro-Vietnamese actress has a sultry yet accessible appeal that’s already taken Asia by storm, and her international presence is more prolific than ever, with many action films (”Mission: Impossible III,” “Live Free or Die Hard”) and an ever-growing collection of comedic and dramatic roles (”New York, I Love You”) under her belt. Now with a number of new releases in 2010 (The King of Fighters, Rogue’s Gallery, Priest) and the lead role in the CW’s Nikita TV series, premiering this fall, Maggie Q is well on her way to world domination.”

Photos by Randee St. Nicholas

(6 – 10 pages)

Fashion Week Exit Snap Photos (NYC, Milan, Paris)

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:41:40 +0000

At fashion week, the show is as much outside the runway as it is onstage. Before the show, after the show, backstage, world famous fashion editors, celebrities, stylists and models show off amazing clothes with style. Our photographer Tim Regas followed them around the major Fashion Week Cities.

(selection of 700 photos)

Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen: Fashion Shoot and Feature Interview

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:29:06 +0000

With more maturity, spunk, and eyeliner than most girls her age, Taylor Momsen of the hit TV show Gossip Girl is the epitome of cool both on- and off-screen . When she’s not filming in the Upper East Side of NYC, Taylor is shooting for IMG Models and performing as the frontwoman of her post-grunge band, The Pretty Reckless.
(styling includes Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Jil Stuart, Blumarine, Charlotte Ronson, PHI, Miss Sixty, Topshop, etc.)

Photos by Randee St. Nicholas

Interview: 2 – 4 pages – Fashion shoot: 6 pages

The Best Desserts in the World

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:23:21 +0000

It’s the last dish of every meal, but in no way the least important one. From chocolate to ice cream, desserts are sometimes the only thing you remember from a meal. But where to go to get the most amazing, mouth-watering desserts in the world? Starting with a macaroon in Paris, and then stopping in Vienna for a sachertorte chocolate cake, we take you on a world tour of heavenly sweets. Tokyo’s red bean cakes and and Peru’s world renowned chocolates are some of the other delicacies completing this culinary journey

(4 – 8 pages)

Michael Jackson: Style Icon through the years

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:28:03 +0000

In addition to his tremendous musical talent that left the world in awe, Michael Jackson further proved to be an artist that set himself apart through his sartorial choices—from the bell-bottom pants of the 70’s to the one sequined glove and the iconic “Thriller” red suit in the 80’s and the military-inspired jackets of the later years. But was Michael involved in creating his stage clothes? Who was his favorite fashion designer? Did he read fashion magazines? We answer all those questions with exclusive interviews with Michael’s fashion staff.

To become a trend setter, Michael Jackson enlisted the help of some very creative designers from Los Angeles. Deborah Nadoolman Landis designed the red leather jacket in Thriller because she wanted Michael to “pop out” of the dark and foggy scene of the video. LA-based tailors Bill Whitten, Michael Bush and Dennis Tompkins created his personal outfits and concert tour masterpieces for nearly twenty five years and had recreated all his iconic looks for his final “This is It” tour. They embellished the Billie Jean costume with 7.5 pounds of Swarovski crystals and 60 lights. As an innovator, Michael was not influenced by fashion as much as fashion was influenced by him. Givenchy’s gold-studded jackets, Louis Vuitton’s sequined gloves and Balmain’s latest collection can all be attributed to the much-respected and forever-loved King of Pop.

(6 pages)