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Men’s street fashion at Pitti Uomo in Florence

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:45:15 +0000

Italian men are famous for being the most stylish in the world. Each season, the trendiest Italians gather at Pitti Uomo in Florence where designers present the best new men’s fashion trends. Our photographer was there to capture the most handsome looks with more than 200 street fashion photos.

Barbara Corcoran Exclusive Interview and Fashion Shoot

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:35:00 +0000

“I did every kind of menial job, but they all involved people. And I think if you’re good with people, everything else is interchangeable.” -Barbara Corcoran

As the self-made business baroness and founder of the highly successful real estate firm Corcoran Group, Barbara Corcoran has become one of New York’s most influential women of all time. The powerful motivator and real estate commentator for NBC’s Today Show initiated her career at the age of 23 when she parlayed a $1000 loan into a 5 billion dollar real estate business. Corcoran has since honed her skills in marketing, negotiating, and running a business that has skyrocketed her career as a thriving commentator, best-selling author, and star panelist on ABC’s reality show Shark Tank. In our exclusive interview, an energetic Barbara Corcoran shares how she went from waitressing and earning straight D’s in high school to becoming one of the world’s most talented and successful female moguls in the country.

Photography by: Teddy Maki

Candace Bushnell Exclusive Interview and Fashion Shoot

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:11:26 +0000

“The person that changed my life the most was me.” -Candace Bushnell

From her golden blonde locks to her petite frame, Candace Bushnell is so much like her fictional counterpart, Carrie Bradshaw, the shoe-loving protagonist from Sex & the City who has made a cultural impact on women all over the world. And indeed, Bushnell’s own life is a mirror of that which she portrayed to the public through Carrie’s character: At the age of nineteen the aspiring writer moved to New York City all alone to pursue her dream career. In her thirties she was asked by the New York Observer to pen the famed column “Sex & the City”, a realistic depiction of “dating and mating in New York City in the mid 1990s.” Now at the peak of her success, Bushnell can be credited with several bestselling novels, an Emmy winning TV series, two box office hits, as well as a new collection of novels and a television series to add to her repertoire. She has seen career lows and highs, found love and lost love time and again – and through it all her optimism and humor remain in tact as an inspiration to all women. In our exclusive interview, the fabulous and witty Candace Bushnell offers her expert insight on love, career, and life in the big city.

Photography by: Teddy Maki

Stylish Italian men’s fashion at Pitti Uomo in Florence

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:51:38 +0000

Daisy Lowe: Fashion Shoot and Feature Interview

admin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:01:45 +0000

Although Daisy Lowe was in front of the camera as early as age two and signed to a major London modeling agency at fifteen, her star shines brighter than ever now as she emerges from her rock and roll roots to become an international fashion icon. Daughter of singer turned fashion designer Pearl Lowe and Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale, this rockstar-bred beauty has God-given sex appeal that has landed her in international fashion magazines, high-profile ad campaigns for brands such as Marc Jacobs, and on catwalks for Chanel, Burberry, Vivienne Westwood and many more. But she’s more than a model – she adds designer, DJ, and dancer to her long list of titles and talents. In our interview, Daisy discusses how her decisions make her the “oddball”. Shot against the mid-century modern scene of The Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills, Daisy has the old soul of a London rock chick with a modern It-girl’s wit.

Photography by Williams + Hirakawa

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

Fairytale Weddings

admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:51:32 +0000

It’s every little girl’s dream to one day have the perfect fairytale wedding. When womanhood comes, and along with it, Prince Charming, the reality of planning a wedding can be far from the dream. Whether following ancient wedding traditions of ones culture or opting for modern elegance, the cost of gowns, exotic settings, wedding planners, and romantic honeymoon destinations can be overwhelming. We met twelve couples from around the globe who share their love stories and wedding planning insights. They give advice on everything from how they planned their dream wedding, to how they reduced their stress, expenditure, and were able to balance their modern personal styles with their own cultural rituals. Learn how these women from twelve locales – some of which include Hawaii, Mexico, Morocco, Australia, South Africa, and India – look back and relive the magic that is sure to inspire brides-to-be from around the world to say “I do” with no stress.

(8 – 12 pages)

Addicted to Shoes

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:30:38 +0000

We all know Carrie Bradshaw had an insatiable appetite for shoes, making women all over the world fantasize about a dream closet that would house mountains of Manolos. Real life shoe addicts are no less obsessed, and just as glamourous as the fictional Carrie. Their shoes not only reflect who they are, but also the city culture they move in everyday. From a Parisian magazine photo editor who is lusty for Louboutin, to an avant-garde Tokyo stylist with a collection worthy of any of the world’s museums, 8 women around the globe welcome us into their shoe closets. Their passion for fashion is defined by one mantra: shoes are everything!

(6 – 10 pages)

Fan Bing Bing (范冰冰): Fashion Shoot And Interview

admin — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:58:01 +0000

Hailing from the northern Chinese province of Shandong, Fan Bingbing(范冰冰)
is known for her classic screen siren looks. The singer-actress gained fame for her appearance in the wildly popular television series “Princess Pearl,” which also featured fan favorite Zhao Wei. She has since appeared in diverse films and television series. Regardless of genre or budget, she has the colorful résumé that demonstrates her range as an actress. Fan is a regular at noted international film festivals like that of Cannes for which she dons gorgeous airy pieces of haute couture.

(6 to 8 pages)

Photos by Tong Meng

My Home, My Life

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:08:50 +0000

Owning a home is one of life’s most momentous achievements, and for single women it can be especially rewarding. In South Africa, native landowners – male or female – are altogether a rarity, while in Moscow, women work to overcome the stereotype of being arm candy to elite men. An astronomical cost of living in cities like Tokyo makes it feel impossible to afford a home, but ambitious women know that it is within reach. From Sydney to Jakarta to Sao Paulo, 12 successful women from all over globe welcome us into their homes, proudly showing the life they have built for themselves independently. Whether renovating a condo to become the perfect lifelong home in Toronto or splurging on a glamourous first bachelorette pad in Singapore, the life of a single female homeowner is not an impossible dream, but a very joyful, stylish, and attainable way of life.

(8 – 12 pages)