Dolce and Gabbana Christmas Cheers!

The founders of D&G Clothing Company, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, sent a funny email to their closest friends for Christmas.

Fortunately, the video finds it way through YouTube and people gets to listen to the duo's Christmas carols.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Pirate Provocateur Ad Campaign

Lookie what we got in here. Peter Paul Rubens' Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus painting? No. It's actually one of the photos from Pirate Provocateur, an ad campaign for giant lingerie company Agent Provocateur with top fashion models Helena Christensen and Alice Dellal, and brand founder, Joe Corre.


While critics say that the fashion advertising campaign leaves very little to the imagination, it's undeniably one of those pics that you get to glance at, tries to ignore for a moment, and then look closely for details.

So why pirates?

"Pirates is very popular with us because they are outlaws and in a way, Agent Provocateur is a brand which was started independently and carved its own path through the fashion industry. In a sense, it doesn't necessarily obey the rules of retail marketing and appeals to the inner outlaw of people. It looks like such a romp," says lingerie company's founder Joe Corre.

A Short Film For Agyness Deyn

Agyness Deyn. One moment she's a catwalk sensation, another instant she's a struggling record artist, and just recently she dresses up as Marilyn Monroe for a fashion magazine (which is expected for a fashion model like her). Now, the British platinum-haired model is making news for a cameo appearance on short film, Dance of the Golden Axe.


In her first film ever, Agyness Deyn starred as the Erzulie, the forest nymph who sent a group of soldiers into violent frenzy after chopping down Christmas trees. The low-budget film was directed by Gordon Hull and produced by New York Time's T Magazine.

Although the model's appearance as fairy-puffing nymph on the film was called stupid by some, it was something that Agyness Deyn can proudly add to her resume. After all, she has once again relinquished her flair for theatrical arts. I'd say “clap clap!” to that.

Underwear Models Vs Runway Models

Runway models are typically identified to be slim and flat-chested so as not to distract the clothes they wear with their humps. Underwear models, on the other hand, need to have more fats to flaunt them.


Recently, an underwear model made news when she openly criticized Model of the Year Jourdan Dunn for being medically underweight.

Let's hear it for underwear model Katie Green:

"I think it is disgusting that Jourdan won (the award). What kind of message does this send out to young girls, aspiring models and even us normal women?" "At a size 12 and 5ft 10in I am at the bottom of a healthy body mass index, so if I had lost any weight when asked I would have become medically underweight. I want to march Jourdan down to her local restaurant and shovel some food down her throat."

"I think it's thoughtless that the British Fashion Council would crown a stick-thin rake as their Model of the Year. It's almost like they are asking for young girls to have eating disorders."

"Ultimo would never consider hiring a girl of her size. It's a shame other companies cannot follow suit. I'd prefer to not be named model of the year if it means being this unhealthily thin."

You may have a point there, dear Katie. But why bash a fellow model just because you think she doesn't have a body figure similar to yours? If you are happy and confident with you're body, then there's no point lambasting other women especially those who are naturally slim. After all, sexiness is not just about humps and curves, or whether you're a runway or an underwear model, it's also about personal appeal.

Agyness Deyn Does Marilyn Monroe

Time to give the androgynous image a break. In the January 2009 issue of Vogue Korea the tomboyish British supermodel Agyness Deyn makes a lady makeover to become the legendary Marilyn Monroe.


The 25-year old blonde model adds soft curls to her hair, wears a glamorous white gown, and put on the signature mole of the greatest female star of all time.

Elegant, isn't she? I mean Agyness Deyn, far more than Marilyn Monroe...

A Rootstein Mannequin For Coco Rocha

At 20, Canadian modeling sensation Coco Rocha is undoubtedly a supermodel in her own rights. Described as “...Canada’s reigning supermodel: a catwalk sensation, an editorial queen, and a perennial Voguette,” the young beauty is the latest addition to the roster of famous celebrities immortalized on life-sized dolls by Adel Rootstein Mannequin Company.


The Coco Rocha Rootstein mannequin was named Coco 2.0. At a cocktail party this week, the newly auburn-haired Coco Rocha came face to face with the red-haired Coco 2.0. And surprise, surprise – the young supermodel looked just as fiery as the life-sized mannequin model.

The Adel Rootstein Mannequin company has been creating life-sized dolls since the 1950s. Choosing the most popular figures in fashion and entertainment as their models, it has become an honor for real celebrities to be “mannequinized.”

Prior to the Coco Rocha Rootstein mannequin, there were life-sized dolls of Agness Deyn, Jodie Kidd, and Twiggy to name a few.

Nude Carla Bruni-Sarkozy On Bags

Brazilian supermodel Carla Bruni-Sarkozy may be France's First Lady now but she remains hot as a fashion model. Proof? The former supermodel is currently featured nude on white canvass shopping bags produced by clothing company Pardon.

The trendy bags shows nude Carla Bruni, standing upright beside a caption that says “My guy should have bought Pardon!” in French. The bags sell for three euros each, but is also being handed out for free in the French Indian Ocean island of Réunion, where Pardon is based.

Unfortunately, the supermodel may have had enough of fashion modeling because the circulation of the shopping bags has provoked her to file a lawsuit against Pardon. Carla Bruni's lawyers claim that the bags make use of the first lady's image without her consent and commercial gain. "Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has exclusive and absolute rights over her image. We are going to ask for 125,000 euros in damages for the sale of this article which constitutes a moral and matrimonial attack."

Carla Bruni's nude photo was taken way back in 1993. It was a famous photo in black and white, sold at a New York auction early this year for $91,000 along with nude images of Kate Moss and Giselle Bundchen.

For its part, Pardon contends that the company is entitled to use the nude photo because the supermodel turned France's First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is a public figure. "(Carla) is a public woman - you find photos of her everywhere," Peter Mertes, Pardon's founder and company manager disputed.

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's nude photo on shopping bags was not the first controversial issue that Pardon provoked. Last year, the clothing company was also attacked by French church leaders when it featured a picture of the Virgin Mary on its female G-strings.

Claudia Schiffer’s Breast-Inspired Bowl

Sip on supermodel Claudia Schiffer's breasts!


Karl Lagerfeld designed a bowl for champagne brand Dom Pérignon, taking inspiration from the breasts of famous German supermodel Claudia Schiffer.

Claudia Schiffer's breasts, I mean the bowl, sells for $3, 150 plus a bottle of 1995 Dom Pérignon Oenothèque. It comes with a stand of three porcelain replicas of Dom Pérignon and a platter bearing the signatures of the fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld and her supermodel muse Claudia Schiffer.


Gorgeous, isn't it? But with the expensive amount, Claudia Schiffer’s breast-inspired bowl is just as high-priced as the supermodel herself. Of course, one example of what models can do to products associated with their names...

Pinup Model Bettie Page Dies At 85

Famous 1960s voluptuous pinup model Bettie Page, known for her daring posts in bikinis and lingerie, died on Thursday at the age of 85.


Bettie Page became the iconic model in the 60s, an era when voluptuous women thrived the world of modeling as beauty and sex symbols. She was best remembered for controversial sadomasochistic poses. Her appearance in magazine photographs in underwear or nude have became favorite posters on military barracks and garages.

"She captured the imagination of a generation of men and women with her free spirit and unabashed sensuality. She is the embodiment of beauty," says her agent Mark Roesler.

For one, pinup model Bettie Page will be remembered in the history of fashion modeling because she has greatly contributed to the sexual revolution of the 1960s. But of course, nobody could have been proud of her modeling career more than her loyal talent agent.

Christie Brinkley And Her Supermodel Smile

One classic beauty secret that proves to be timeless is smiling. And here's one supermodel who undoubtedly reached the top of the modeling world with her smile – Christie Brinkley.

Christie Brinkley’s supermodel smile has lead her to become one of the most successful models in the fashion modeling industry since the 70s. In her recent interview on Dear Doctor - Dentistry & Oral Health’s Vol. 2, Issue 4 edition, the smiling supermodel talks about her greatest asset:

Smiling To Success:
“I think my smile was really my passport to success in the modeling industry.”

Smiling On The Catwalk:
“I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face!”

Smiling Secret Revealed:
“I am very fortunate, it’s called genetics, which is the most precious gift any of us could have along with the intelligence to take care of that gift by practicing good oral hygiene and having regular dental appointments.”

Smiling as Beauty Secret:
“Smile! It’s instantly UPLIFTING. Both for the face and the spirit! And today my theory has been scientifically proven, that a smile actually releases chemicals into our brain that makes us feel immediately happier! So go out and SMILE!”

Smiling As A Gift:
“I think a smile makes EVERYONE beautiful! It’s the greatest gift we give each other. It’s an expression of friendship, love and peace!”

Smiling These Days:
“Saturday Night Live cracks me up! The cast is fantastic; the political humor is spot on. Let’s face it we all need a good sense of humor these days!”

Smiling in Hollywood:
“When it comes to teeth, keep it as natural as possible— do not go OVER board on whitening. You want your teeth to compliment your face. Your friends should not be required to wear sunglasses when you smile!”


But will Christine Brinkley able to find a reason to smile for the way things are going in the modeling industry today?

“I am happy to say that beauty has evolved to include all ethnicity, shapes, sizes and ages… And models have gone from nameless ‘clothes hangers’ to fully branded household names… It’s a REAL career today!”

Britney Spears, To Judge On The Runway?

Forget that Britney Spears once top the list of worst dressed celebrities with her mismatched frocks and worn-out look. She's already becoming a hot fashion icon these days, too hot indeed that fashion experts want her to be on magazine covers and television shows to command high rating and publicity.

But Britney Spears to become judge on the runway? Seriously!


Remembering how then “confused” Britney Spears contributed to the highest rating of the TV Sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” after she guested on the show, people do not have to be genius these days to try bring the music icon on TV program for the same purpose.

Basically, it's common sense that convinces the supermodel Heidi Klum to wanting Britney Spears as judge on her co-produced TV fashion program, Project Runway. The supermodel believes that an appearance from the controversial pop star would dramatically increase the program’s popularity.

The stunning Heidi Klum met the now stylish Britney Spears during the pop star's 27th birthday party in New York’s Tenjune nightclub this week. The model was very keen to ask the singer to become judge on an upcoming episode of Project Runway.

“Heidi is smart – she knows that Britney can do wonders for a show’s ratings, there’s been a lot of drama at ‘Project Runway’ – it would be huge for her to get Britney,” a source was even quoted as saying.

Naked Models And Fashion Designers

Some of the world's famous models and fashion designers are naked and they can be yours for the taking!


Fashion designer Henry Holland has a new range of print T-shirts which feature the naked doodles of famous personalities in the fashion industry including supermodel Agness Deyn and fashion designers Karl Lagerfeld and Donatella Versace.

The T-shirts are due to be sold next year at Dover Street Market. And since there is “high price to pay” with naked modeling, especially when the naked models are top fashion designers and supermodels, the t-shirts are priced at £75 each (*winks).

More Beauty Tips From Victoria's Secret Models

If newcomer models of Victoria's Secret have their beauty tips to share, senior models of the giant lingerie company Karolina Kurkova and Adriana Lima also have their precious beauty secrets revealed, plus a bonus: what qualities do they look for in a man.

In the video clip below, the sexy supermodels share that aside from healthy diet and regular exercise, smiling also plays a big factor in looking and feeling beautiful. And since feeling good inside is important for them, they are attracted to men who have sense of humor.

Better check this video for yourself. Ladies, hear more beauty tips from these gorgeous Victoria's Secret models. Gentlemen, see if you have the qualities that appeal to supermodels. Included in the video is a plug for the new Biofit Bra by the way, since Karolina Kurkova and Adriana Lima are paid spokesmodels for the brand.

How New Victoria's Secret Angels Prepare For Lingerie Shows?

Even the sexiest lingerie models of Victoria's Secret have to do workouts and dieting before they strut the catwalk in their underwear. And for the newest addition to the “handpicked” models of the giant lingerie company – Doutzen Kroes, Marissa Miller, and Miranda Kerr – preparation for lingerie shows requires not only body toning but also psych conditioning and moral support.


The 23-year old Dutch model Doutzen Kroes admits that modeling for Victoria's Secret is very important for her: "I love feeling so sexy and I love to be on this runway, but you're nervous because it's lingerie and it's on TV. There are so many people seeing you live, it's not like a picture when there is Photoshop after."

However professional and confident as she is, she admits to still feeling anxiety during upcoming shows: "I get butterflies in my stomach, for sure." So to look her best for lingerie shows, Doutzen says she normally eats what she wants because she exercises often, goes on a strict sugar-and-carb-free meal plan and spends many extra minutes a day jumping rope. "For other fashion shows you can be skinny, but for Victoria's Secret, you need definition," she points out.



For the 30-year old Marisa Miller, preparation for lingerie shows also include "psyching" herself up: "I'm a little shy and unassuming, which might be hard to believe with my job, so I don't have to quite become another person out there but I have to think about letting it all go. My last outfit was a black velvet one-piece with pink feathers on the back. I had to show the camera my tailfeathers so I did give a little spin," she says.

Although Marisa is innately shy, she also feels excited during her lingerie shows. She shares that despite the extensive fittings and rehearsals and the elaborate set-up (which coincided with $1 billion in renovations to the host site Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel), part of her couldn't wait to take the first step out and enjoy her "moment." Marisa considers being on Victoria's Secret as the biggest thing in her career and her success was greatly due to her workouts. "When you're on the runway, you're moving so it's all about toning up," she says.

When staring at the reality of a huge audience, Marisa realizes that it is during those moments that she hopes to make it to the end of the runway in one piece. “Some outfits are complicated, and you have to be aware of how they shift or if they are restricting. When you're in your underwear, a lot can happen," she believes.



While Doutzen relies on her body confidence and Marissa on her psyche, the 25-year old Miranda Kerr gets her confidence from her family's moral support. She reveals she is comfortable modeling in the catwalk during lingerie shows when her family is in the crowd, her mom and dad winking at her. "My mom didn't mind seeing me up there in my underwear. I am 25 and it's all very lovely and like a costume. It's beautiful and romantic ... it's not like standing up there in my everyday underwear. It's a theatrical show and everyone is there to have a good time."



Truly, how these new Victoria's Secret Angels prepare for lingerie shows are just like ordinary people preparing for important events in life. Like us, these lovely lingerie models get tensed, develop utmost desire to be their best on the big day, and become excited and emotional. The only difference is that they are hardworking and strict when it comes to following a dietary and/or exercise routine – an effort that many of us just find it hard to follow.

Conservative Islamic Fashion On the Catwalk

Add creativity to conservatism and you get the Islamic Fashion Festival – a fashion show highlighting conservative Islamic fashion on the catwalk with models appearing as modern Muslim women dressed in clothes which reflect both sartorial trends and spiritual dictates.

Hosted by the Islamic countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, and United Arab Emirates, the 6th Islamic Fashion Festival was held last Thursday in Kuala Lumpur hotel and was opened to an audience of Malaysian Royal princesses and corporate women, dying to have a piece of the modern Islamic apparel.

According to fashion gurus, “Islamic apparel is a fast-growing segment of their worldwide industry, fueled by growing numbers of affluent, liberal Muslims who want to balance propriety with style and globally renowned designers... whose creations can fulfill religious rules.”

So while there are more and more women who are interested in Islamic fashion, more models will also be doing conservative Islamic fashion on the catwalk in the days to come.

Britney Spears, Back To Glamour

The fallen pop star Britney Spears is getting more positive reviews in recent months with her cutie, goody-goody transformation. Although many will argue that she is still not the same Britney Spears that her fans once loved and admired, many will also agree that she's getting back to glamour. For one, she's looking the best that she has in a looooooong time.



Perhaps a New Year charm to the pop star's positive transformation, Britney Spears grace the cover of Glamour Magazine's January 2009 issue. Britney looks relaxed, happy, and adorable on the cover of the magazine, wearing her fresh-face and a white shirt and comfy Paige Premium Denim jeans adorned with an Agnona sweater.

So, does the once-disturbed Britney Spears already regained the body confidence she once had before having kids?

"I'm getting there. Recently I started to appreciate my body a bit more from before I had kids. But it completely changed, and I have had to work hard at getting back to where it used to be," says the back-to-glamour Britney Spears.