BEAUTY & FASHION

Beyonce designs t-shirt for Obama campaign

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:01:00 -0500

First, she danced up a storm last year in a music video for first lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative. Now, the “Best Thing I Never Had” singer is selling clothes she designed to raise money for President Obama’s re-election campaign.

Dolce & Gabbana Photo Ban Sparks Protest in Hong Kong

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:13:00 -0500

People in Hong Kong went to the streets on Sunday, but unlike previous mass rallies in the city, this one wasn’t about politics or democracy. The cause: The right to take photos in front of luxury retailer Dolce & Gabbana.

Miss Earth Thailand saddened by change of pageant venue from Bangkok to Manila

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:27:00 -0500

Miss Earth 2011 candidate Niratcha Tangtisanon of Thailand admitted that she felt sad when the organizers of the beauty pageant announced the decision to transfer the venue of this year’s contest to Manila because of the flood situation in Bangkok. But she later on realized that it was the best for everybody.

Brazil mulls ban on lingerie-clad Gisele Bunchen ad

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:19:00 -0400

Brazil's Ministry for Women called Wednesday for the suspension of a television ad featuring lingerie-clad supermodel Gisele Bundchen, saying it reinforces the stereotype of women as sex objects.

Botched Breast Implant Surgery Leaves Mom with 'Uniboob'

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:18:00 -0400

A Los Angeles woman is speaking out about a botched plastic surgery that left her with symmastia, or a “uniboob.”

Sotheby's Hong Kong to hold important watches sale in October

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:28:00 -0400

Sotheby’s Hong Kong Important Watches Autumn Sale 2011 will take place on 6 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Following the consecutive record-breaking sales in the past three seasons, the upcoming sale promises even greater treasures for watch collectors. With over 470 lots of watches dating from the 1800’s to the present day, the sale is estimated to achieve a total of HK$72 – 101 million / US$9 - 13 million – the largest of the category in the history of Sotheby’s Hong Kong.

Abercrombie to pay 'Jersey Shore' cast to stop wearing its clothes

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:32:00 -0400

Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch said it would offer "substantial payment" to MTV's The Jersey Shore's cast members to stop wearing the brand on air.

Got a babe for a boss

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:51:00 -0400

Prime Minister Yingluck earns admiration – and a few hints to make that look absolutely perfect.

John Galliano: Kate Moss wedding dress was 'rehab'

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:49:00 -0400

John Galliano, the flamboyant fashion designer who fell from grace after an anti-Semitic outburst in Paris, has said making supermodel Kate Moss' wedding gown this summer was his "creative rehab."

Dolce & Gabbana in dock over 'killer jeans'

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:39:00 -0400

Three of Italy's best-known fashion houses are being accused of refusing to stop selling "killer jeans" that threaten the lives of workers in the poor countries where they are produced.

Far too much, far too young: Outrage over shocking images of the 10-YEAR-OLD model who has graced the pages of Vogue

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:30:00 -0400

She reclines among leopard print pillows, her rouged lips pouting at the camera. But shockingly the model in these highly sexualised pictures is only 10 years old.The provocative images of Thylane Lena-Rose Blondeau, who is tipped as the next big thing on the fashion scene, are causing a storm of controversy with campaigners furious that a child so young should be displaying the sexual allure of someone twice her age.

Thailand plays host to Lebanese beauties

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:02:00 -0400

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) tied up with several tourism partners including Etihad, Bangkok Airways, the Melati and Chaweng beach resort to play host to 25 of Lebanon's most beautiful women.

Now we've really seen it ALL: Lady Gaga leaves nothing to the imagination as she hits the dancefloor in a sheer body ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:07:00 -0400

After accidentally exposing her nipples as she arrived at the CFDA Fashion Awards, Lady Gaga decided she may as well go the whole hog at the after-party.The flamboyant singer ended up removing her custom-made Mugler gown to just the sheer bodysuit underneath, leaving nothing to the imagination.

Painkiller's Beautiful Clothes from Bangkok

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:44:00 -0400

If Painkiller’s sophisticated silhouettes seem imbued with wisdom, it’s not because of decades of experience. Designer Siriorn Teankaprasith only recently graduated from fashion school to strike out on her own in Bangkok, Thailand. The clothes are wise beyond their years, though: her patterned suits and wide-leg velvet pants seem like fever dreams from old Thai films, and Painkiller’s butter yellow palate just might be our favorite color story of the season.

Style experts say Kate Middleton’s the perfect role model as royal recessionista

Sat, 28 May 2011 10:48:00 -0400

As newly minted princess Kate Middleton greeted Michelle Obama in the ornate surroundings of Buckingham Palace Tuesday, it was hard to believe she was wearing a $340 dress from British retailer Reiss — a frock any commoner could buy.

'Botox Mom' says she made up the tale about injecting her daughter for beauty pageants

Fri, 20 May 2011 14:39:00 -0400

First came balloon boy. Now there's Botox mom. The woman who horrified mothers everywhere by claiming she injected her 8-year-old pageant princess daughter with Botox said in a deposition that she made it all up.

Mother who injected daughter with Botox loses custody

Tue, 17 May 2011 13:33:00 -0400

A San Francisco mother who injected her 8-year-old daughter with Botox for beauty pageants has lost custody of her child.

Shaletta Porterfield, Miss Wisconsin USA, drop out of Miss USA pageant after identity theft charges

Mon, 16 May 2011 16:42:00 -0400

A top contender for next month's Miss USA title has dropped out of the pageant after being charged with identity theft.

Lady Gaga wears phallic boots on 'American Idol'; Show producers cover up naughty bits with logo

Sat, 14 May 2011 13:33:00 -0400

Talk about a dil-don't. American Idol producers weren't happy with Lady Gaga's phallic footwear on Wednesday night.

Designer Galliano to face French trial in June

Fri, 13 May 2011 15:29:00 -0400

Former Dior designer John Galliano will go on trial on June 22 on charges that he made racist insults, accusations that rocked the fashion world and cost him his coveted job.