Since its conception, the ongoing evolution and diverse appeal of the Fred Perry brand has somewhat shrouded, not only its early heritage, but also the hat-trick-Wimbledon-winner behind the laurel wreath insignia. From his modest, working class roots, the dashing and talented Perry worked his way to the top of his game, all the while chasing his other great passions:…

BEING CREATIVE WITH GIFT GIVING IS WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT FOR JARED LETO

What do you get for the man with a creative and experimental spirit? When deciding on the ideal present remember that the fragrance you give says a lot about him. New HUGO Just Different is for the man who takes inspiration from the world around him, he sees the unexpected and…

Miu Miu S/S12 Curtains Hairstyle Illustration by Margot Bowman

When Miuccia Prada was collating her research and inspirations for the Miu Miu S/S12 collection did a photograph of Backstreet Boys circa 1990 slip in? Perhaps it was Walter De…

Table Mountain: This tourist hotspot in South Africa is a level plateau edged by impressive cliffs. The plateau forms a dramatic backdrop to Cape Town. The mountain's vegetation landscape, home to at least 2,200 plant species, is a protected area and is a World Heritage Site.

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In the spirit of the designer, this Karl Lagerfeld nail-polish coffret is dressed in striking black: an end-of year promotion available exclusively at Sephora, which launches mid-November.

The designer’s enigmatic silhouette and…

Valentino

CHOKERS are are set to become the must-have addition to your jewellery box for autumn/winter 2011-12. It's been a while since our necks felt the familiar pressure of choker,s but the time is right for their return and we predict that, before long, they'll be adding a glamour injection to wardrobes at…

The Nigerian fashion industry as a whole thrives on the existence of designers, models, stylists, photographers, pr consultants, retailers, textile designers, manufacturers and other creative’s in the industry who keep the cyclical wheels of the Nigerian fashion industry churning from process, product and to the final user. The MTN LFDW…

French-born Julien d'Ys is one of the most prolific and influential hair stylists working today, having long collaborated with the likes of Annie Leibovitz, Yohji, Yamamoto, David Sims and John Galliano. It was said to be Julien’s dramatic crop that launched the career of supermodel Linda Evangelista in the late 1980s, and it was his hand who crafted the dramatic…

“It’s the end of the world, baby!” is the title of the latest edition of the iconic Campari calendar unveiled last week in Milan. Inspired by the Mayan prediction that the world will end on 21 December 2012, the Italian drink company’s calendar features a series of photos where…

Chivas Regal have teamed up with New York illustrator Dan Funderburgh to launch a limited-edition gift tin for its 12-year-old expression. The tin, which is inspired by the Chivas Regal crest, features a gold image of the lion emblem which appears on all Chivas Regal packaging. Dan's work usually includes letterpress and screen prints, sculptures and…

Elle loves fashion events with a purpose, like yesterday evening’s Bloom that was put on by Positive Heroes and the City of Cape Town. Guest enjoyed live entertainment by Sterling EQ and Lindiwe Suttle while viewing some of the best designer collections South Africa has to offer, including an auction of designer items inspired by the theme, ‘Bloom’. Some of the designers who…

Jacqueline Kennedy wore a full-skirted dress by New York designer Ann Lowe when she married John F Kennedy at Hammersmith Farm in Newport, Rhode Island, in September 1953. She completed her look with little white gloves and a full veil. Kennedy went on to become President of the United States. He was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, in November 1963. Jacqueline then married Greek shipping…

The high-performance Fiat 500 Abarth will debut in the US for the first time at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Chrysler has confirmed.

The long-awaited model by Abarth, a high-performance sub-brand of Chrysler-owner Fiat, will likely line up alongside its little brother at US dealers from next year.

The Fiat 500 Abarth will use a 1.4-liter Turbo Engine,…

Flawless as usual, the latest Zara collection manages to cover some of the hottest trends for the upcoming season. Taking a sneak peek at the Zara spring/summer 2011 lookbook, featuring model Stella Tennant, it's impossible not to fall in love with the chic…

French luxury-goods house Hermès is having fun with some of its discarded and excess materials from the workshop by giving them to various artists to create a series of one-of-a-kind handcrafted accessories and toys ranging from leather stuffed animals to porcelain beaded bracelets. The items are part of the Petit h collection,…

Those new Duo Nail Lacquers which will be available in a Special Limited Edition look absolutely fantastic. Yves Saint Laurent dresses nails in Couture colours, giving rise to the new French manicure trend. The collection includes following duos: Beautiful Day in purple and turquoise colours, Rive Gauche in red and…

Though most famous for her role as Bella Swan in the Twilight saga, Kristen Stewart has been a working actor since her early years in Los Angeles, California. Her parents, both work in film and television. Her mother is Australian.

After a talent scout caught her grade school performance in a Christmas play at the age of eight, she appeared on television in a few small…