This combination of contrasting and unexpected elements is one of G-Star’s key philosophies, displayed in runway shows, where destroyed denim pants are often paired with tailored jackets from the Correct Line range; and where iconic and fearless performers, such as Benicio Del Toro, interrupt proceedings to deliver spoken-word pieces in a form of ‘art-hijack.’

Already the world chess number one and described as a ‘Mozart of chess,’ Carlsen has the potential to become a similar level of icon. Becoming a Grandmaster at the age of 13 years and 148 days, Magnus is the youngest player in history to achieve the number one rank and his uncompromising approach to the game mirrors G-Star’s own hardcore design philosophy.

Hollywood actress Tyler perfectly embodies the modern G-Star woman’s combination of toughness with controlled sensuality. Her striking looks and assured, independent style have made her a globally recognized model and fashion icon. Liv returns for her second G-Star campaign, having previously presented the elegant Low-T capsule-collection.

The striking black and white images were captured by Anton Corbijn in a Miami shoot that represents his fourth major advertising campaign for G-Star.

        

A shape originally designed to accompany Bernhard Willhelm’s winter collection inspired by the 1976 Olympics, FRANZ 24k is showcasing MYKITA’s extraordinary ability to mix the past with the present.

In addition to the all gold version, a highly polished golden frame with the matching 24-karat gold-mirrored lenses, this limited edition collection sees MYKITA introducing a black FRANZ version. The matt black hand-lacquered frame enhances the gold-mirror lenses’ stand out effect even more, and plays with contrasting golden hinge detailing.

The FRANZ 24k comes with a specially designed black glasses case, as well as a hand numbered box and certificate of authenticity.

The unabashedly luxurious FRANZ 24k edition is, as all MYKITA frames, made by hand in the MYKITA HAUS located in the heart of Berlin.

        

The Name:
Italian for a precious moment of “Gioia di vivere” (love of life),  ATTIMO represents the pleasure of living every moment as if it were a precious gift, every second as a celebration. A memorable Italian name that communicates the essence of Italian chic, for a fragrance that expresses the core of Salvatore Ferragamo: innate elegance, timeless glamour and irresistible seduction.

The Campaign:

Aimed at a younger demographic, Ferragamo selected Dree Hemingway as their campaign model. Dree’s effortless chic and timeless beauty make her the perfect fit for the campaign, shot by acclaimed photographer Craig McDean in Paris. The commercial was shot in Rome by Paul Mignot.

Attendees included:

Giovanna Ferragamo, Massimiliano Giornetti, Michele Norsa, Vincent Ottomanelli, Luciano Bertinelli, Dree Hemingway, Gaia Repossi, Fabiola Beracasa, Chiara Clemente, Lady Alice St Clair Erskine, Estelle, Sebastian Stan, Augustus Prew, Andy Valmorbida, Anouck Lepere, Tinsley Mortimer, Aimee Mullins, Vanessa Traina, Charlotte Ronson, Irina Lazareanu, Nate Lowman, Julie Macklowe, Craig & Tabitha McDean, Marco Perego, Rose Marie Bravo, Dan Abrams, Lisa Airan, Hope Atherton, Fabien Baron, Hannah Bronfman, Lisa De Kooning, Poppy De Villeneuve, Gustaf Demarchelier, Sante D’Orazio, Cody Franchetti, Nina Griscom, Zani Gugelmann, Andre Harrell, Rita Konig, Lauren Remington Platt, Karim Rashid, Amy Sacco, Charles & Olya Thompson, Vanessa Neumann, Annabel Tollman, Genevieve Jones, Sophie Auster, Casey Spooner, Klaus Biesenbach, Coco Rocha, Alexandra Richards, Nic Roldan, Lindsay Ellingson, Emina Cunmulaj

        

Having equally eccentric, creative and talented designer parents, the girls were raised in a household where creativity and self‐expression was always encouraged. Through passions for art and design, as well as a solid education, the makings for something great was started at a young age.

Taking inspiration from new found friends, foreign beaches and distant customs and cultures, the girls decided to embark on a new adventure ‐ creating a collection of swimwear that would reflect their love of travel, one of a kind statement pieces and their appreciation for that perfect bikini. The MIKOH brand was then born.

MIKOH is synonymous with femininity, strength and beauty. MIKOH SWIMWEAR is a fusion of statement colors inspired by the world around us, luxurious fabrics and the perfect fitting pieces. Both seamless and hardware‐free as well as having the option to mix‐and‐match all of the pieces, MIKOH truly is one of a kind.

“We’ve created MIKOH for the confident, chic woman that wants to stand out and make a statement no matter where she is.

        

For their latest international fashion campaign, Mercedes-Benz has matched its new E-Class Cabriolet with style icon Milla Jovovich, renowned fashion photographer Miles Aldridge and British milliner Philip Treacy. The result is an intensely colourful homage to contemporary surrealism.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, Milla Jovovich and a custom designed hat by Philip Treacy all join forces to create a compelling image that underscores the campaign theme, „Express Your Style‟. The vivid colours that are characteristic of Miles Aldridge‟s work reinforces the visual motif: the convergence of modern design and artistic freedom. Aldridge confidently plays with the themes of personality and self-expression.

“Fascination and individuality – that‟s the connection between Mercedes-Benz and high-calibre fashion design. The Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet embodies a particularly elegant and unique design. That‟s why we brought together our new E-Class Cabriolet, the exciting Milla Jovovich and an extravagant hat by Philip Treacy to portray these properties in our current visual motif,” explains Anders Sundt Jensen, Vice President Brand Communication Mercedes-Benz Cars.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet stands for individuality and expression. The car captivates everyone with its innovative technology, sustainable mobility and graceful silhouette. In accordance with the principle, “four seasons, four passengers”, the AIRCAP® wind protection system can be activated at the push of a button. This considerably reduces air turbulence in the interior. Similarly, the AIRSCARF® neck warming function means that riding in a Cabriolet is now possible during all seasons.

Miles Aldridge‟s dreamlike photography is always suggestive of colourful narratives from life‟s rich tapestry. “From the start I liked the idea of doing a shoot with the E-Class Cabriolet. To me, the car is a luxurious design object, a smooth hermetic machine. I think it‟s amazingly photogenic, and it fits into the picture perfectly,” says Miles Aldridge.

Milla Jovovich is the convincing personality that fronts the campaign. As a multi-talented female figure – model, actress, singer, and fashion designer – her easy elegance and natural confidence personifies individuality. “I‟ve never really worked on a campaign with a car as co-star before. The challenge is to not let the E-Class Cabriolet steal the show, so I really have to make an effort,” she said, laughing during the photo shoot.

Philip Treacy specifically created a hat for the Mercedes-Benz campaign. It is made up of 300 feathers that have been individually shaped and painted with “road markings”. As he explains, “The idea for the hat developed whilst working with Miles. I thought that an extravagant hat would be perfect for the image. Hats express individuality, an extreme form of luxury and this symbolizes a positive outlook.”

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, Milla Jovovich, Miles Aldridge and Philip Treacy have created a remarkable key visual campaign – an expressive and colourful interpretation of modern life and personal taste – “Express your style”.

The new campaign theme will premier at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin from July 7-10, 2010.

        

The collection includes three watches — the Elementum Aqua, the Elementum Terra and the Elementum Ventus. Directly translated to Water, Earth and Wind, the Elementum series is specifically designed for Diving, Mountaineering and Sailing.

“The Elementum collection of premium watches reflects our long standing heritage in in the mountains, on and under the water.” says Matt Kaplan, Vice President and Business Director of Suunto North America. “For many adventurers, there is also an urban aspect of their lives. In order to capture the needs of our customers, we have developed watches that are as at home on top of Everest, at the bottom of the ocean, or sailing in open seas, as they are in the board room.”

The Suunto Elementum Aqua is designed to withstand the pressures of the deep  or the pressures of the office. Its water activated diving functionality automatically detects  when the user enters the water and begins logging measurements such as depth, max depth, dive time, surface time and water temperature.

The Suunto Elementum Terra is equipped with all the essentials for survival in the outdoors, such as an altimeter, barometer for easy prediction of weather changes and compass for navigation.

The Suunto Elementum Ventus is a highly sophisticated yet elegant sailing timepiece with impressive features that allow for predictions of upcoming weather, an advanced compass for navigation and a sailing timer.

Visit Suunto’s website for more product information.

        

According to the website, “CRAP EYEWEAR WAS STARTED YEARS AGO BY SOME YOUNG BEACH RATS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. MORE OF A CREW THAN A BRAND, THEY KEPT THEIR SHADES UNDERGROUND AMONG FRIENDS AND FAMILY.”  Luckily, they decided to release a line of manufactured shades (and clothing) worldwide.

Notable Crap lovers include, MIA, Steve Aoki, Lindsay Lohan, The Twelves, Lil Wayne and many more.  Click here to visit and shop.

        

The evening culminated with a rare and unique solo performance by international recording artist Elvis Costello, who took to the stage towards the end of dinner.

A silent auction, and support from sponsors including Canyon Ranch Living- Miami Beach, helped the Continuum Center for Health and Healing raise over $400,000 at last night’s benefit.

The Continuum Center for Health and Healing, is an initiative of Beth Israel Medical Center founded by Dr. Woodson Merrell in June 2000.  It provides fully integrative care by practitioners of modern Western medicine, traditional indigenous medicine and progressive mind-body and complementary therapies in a specially designed healing environment.  Health services are comprehensive and include acupuncture and East Asian medicine, chiropractic care, craniosacral therapy, nutrition, massage, biofeedback, mind-body therapy, homeopathy, integrative psychology and psychiatry, pediatrics, gynecology, sexual health services, family practice and holistic medicine.  The Center for Health and Healing stands at the forefront of the evolution in health care, helping to develop new medicines for the 21st century that are rooted in tradition and guided by science.  For more information about the Continuum Center for Health and Healing, please visit www.healthandhealingny.com

        

Store design by Roberto Baciocchi.

        

YURI’s shape is anatomic and aerodynamic: It follows the body, polishes it, and extends it in order to create a man-machine. The YURI comes with small peepholes instead of lenses, which like in traditional Inuit eyewear simply reduce the amount of sunrays getting to the eyes. This piece comes in an aggressive Black and in a “digital”, almost supernatural Neon Red. Already spotted on Lady Gaga during London Fashion Week in March 2010, the YURI will be available in stores from August 2010.