International Fashion Company and Award Winning Model Agency Team up for Nationwide UK Model SearchNewswireToday - /newswire/ - Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom, 01/21/2008 - Bestseller - the company behind the high street brands Vero Moda and Jack and Jones - and award winning model agency Sapphires Model Management are on the lookout for new UK modelling talent with a high profile model search launching in 2008.Throughout January and February scouts from Sapphires Model Management will be visiting Jack and Jones and Vero Moda stores in UK cities to try and find the next big thing.The entrants will be whittled down to one male and one female from each city, who will each be invited to attend a grand final where a judging panel of industry experts will select one male and one female as overall winners.It will be a nail biting grand final, but will most definitely be worth it; the eventual winners will both be given a weekend to remember in the style of a top model. To start, they will be treated to a luxurious two night weekend stay in the lavish Radisson SAS hotel in the heart of Birmingham City Centre. Over the course of the weekend stay they will be given a modelling contract with Sapphires Model Management, £1000 to spend in store at Jack and Jones and Vero Moda, and a professional fashion shoot.
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Nationwide UK Model Search!
Valentino Opens in Beijing!
Yahoo News reports:
Italian fashion house Valentino has taken a first step into China with the opening of a boutique at a Beijing hotel, to be followed by an own-brand store in May, the company said in a statement.
Valentino, which was bought by private equity group Permira last year, said the store would be in the Pahlife shopping centre. The boutique -- officially inaugurated on Wednesday -- is in the Peninsula Palace Hotel.
Designer and founder Valentino Garavani retires this month with his final haute couture show set for January 24 in Paris.
Known for his red gowns for the red carpet, the designer had focused on a traditional, conservative style. Industry investors have said the new owners want a more innovative creative head to help it expand into new markets.
China is one of the world's top consumers of high-end fashion, buying more than $2 billion worth a year. Brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Chanel already have outlets there.
MV Says: We will miss you Valentino, it's a sad, sad day when you retire.......maybe you will surprise us from time to time, with another splendid piece of art!
Apparel-tly Not American!
According to the L.A Times:
Dov Charney, founder and chief executive of casual fashion giant American Apparel, acknowledges that he has appeared in his underwear many times in front of male and female employees.
And yes, on a few occasions during work meetings, he donned a skimpy garment that barely covered his genitals.
But those events, he said, have to be understood in the context of the fashion industry.
As early as next week, Charney may find out how his explanations play in court, when trial starts in a lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
The case is the fourth against him alleging sexual harassment. One was dismissed. Two others were combined and settled. He has denied the charges in all of them.
Charney's eccentric behavior in and out of the workplace has become legendary. Most notably, he masturbated in front of a magazine reporter interviewing him in 2004.
The case about to go to trial was brought by former sales employee Mary Nelson, who contends that Charney, 38, created "a hostile work environment" by using sexually explicit language and behaving in sexually inappropriate ways. During several meetings with her -- including one at his home -- he was dressed only in his underwear, the suit alleges. On another occasion, according to the suit, he appeared in a skimpier garment.
(The Los Angeles Times and other media outlets have been subpoenaed by Nelson's attorneys, who are seeking access to unpublished material. The media organizations are fighting the subpoenas.)
Nelson, 36, who worked for American Apparel for a little more than a year, claims Charney also referred to women as "whores" and "sluts" and invited her to masturbate in front of him. Nelson's suit alleges she was fired the day she consulted a lawyer.
MV says: It's not looking very good for Mr Charney is it?
And to say the least he has most definitely got form, our suggestion is put the mouse back in the house buddy, theres a good chap!
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Men's Gucci Bags 2008!
Gucci see in a stunning new collection of men's bags this 2008! So go on boys grab yourself a piece of style, what are you waiting for.............
Jean-Paul Gaultier 2008
Jean-Paul Gaultier has gone positively nautical this season. Adorn the high sea's me hearties!!
John Galliano Homme Spring/summer 2008
Another great runway show from elite fashion designer, John Galliano....We love his unique eccentricity and his profound sense of inspiration.
He's Made up!
If you suffer from slight reddening of the skin, like many men do, then this may make you self conscious and paranoid about your look.
Any uneven skin colour can be ironed out with a thin layer of oil-free foundation on your face.
Make sure you use a yellowy undertone to get that natural look.
Feel confident about wearing some make-up - more and more men are doing this in the modern world!
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Oh! Sweet Paris.
