Fifth Harmony Named the New Faces of Candie’s

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Ally Brooke Hernandez, Lauren Jauregui and Camila Cabello have landed a sweet deal…

The Latina singers and their fellow Fifth Harmony group mates have been named the new faces of fashion brand Candie’s.

“I think expressing yourself through fashion is really important,” Cabello told Entertainment Tonight.

At their back-to-school photo shoot, their first official shoot as the clothing line’s brand ambassadors, each of the girls picked her own outfits, from Dinah Jane Hansen’s tropical maxi dress to Hernandez’s flowy boho top.

Don’t miss the video featuring their favorite looks from the Candie’s collection at Kohl’s.

The ladies of Fifth Harmony follow in the footsteps of Britney Spears, Destiny’s Child and Kelly Clarkson as the faces of Candie’s.

Leto Named to GQ’s 20 Most Stylish Men Alive List

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

He may be a talented actor and musician… But Jared Leto is also a sharp-dressed man.

The 43-year-old part-Spanish American actor and lead singer of the Thirty Seconds to Mars has been named to GQ magazine’s list of the 20 Most Stylish Men Alive.

Leto, who won an Oscar for his supporting role in Dallas Buyers Club, joins a list of honorees that includes Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Jay Z, John Mayer and Mark Ronson.

GQ’s judging panel excluded fashion professionals from consideration and focused on streetwear over red carpet looks, giving a reasonably egalitarian approach to the list.

“We even spent several hours just contemplating Jared Leto’s hair,” writes the men’s fashion magazine on its website.

The list appears in GQ’s July issue.

Gomez Named Pantene’s Newest Spokesperson

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is tressed to impress…

The 22-year-old half-Mexican American actress/singer has been named the newest spokesperson for Pantene.

The new role, which the former Disney Channel star announced on Monday morning via her social media platforms, is her latest endorsement deal.

In the past, Gomez has also worked with brands like Adidas Neo and Kmart, as well as served as a UNICEF ambassador.

In an effort to promote the #SelenaXPantene hashtag, Gomez shared a short promo video and a photos of herself getting the Pantene glam treatment via Instagram, touting her “baby hairs.”

Gomez, one of the most bankable stars in music and film, has a combined 120 million followers on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, She’s the latest Latina spokesperson hired by a global beauty brand. Pantene previously hired actress Eva Mendes as its spokesperson in 2011.

Gomez’s appeal transcends her Latina roots, making her a perfect global ambassador.

On the music front, Gomez teased her new single “Good For You” over the weekend, announcing that it will arrive on June 22.

Hayek Wins Decade of Hotness Award at Spike TV’s Guys Choice Awards

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Salma Hayek’s a perfect 10 (years of sexy)…

The 48-year-old Mexican actress picked up the Decade of Hotness award at Spike TV’s Guys Choice Awards 2015.

Hayek, who rocked a sexy low-cut dress to pick up the gong made of golden antlers from actor Liam Neeson, recalled her first time being called a “bombshell” after Desperado was released.

“My English was worse than now and I read the reviews that, ‘Salma Hayek was a bombshell,’ and to me this means that I was terrible, that I had bombed!” said Hayek. “Everyone told me, ‘No, no, it means that you’re great, that you’re sexy!’ And [I was like], ‘That’s it? They didn’t talk about my acting?”

Hayek says a nod to an actress’ “hotness” becomes more and more precious to her as she gets older.

“When you start you’re like, ‘No, I want them to see me for my talent, and know me as an actress,’ ” she told reporters on Saturday.

“Now?! They want to give me a decade of hotness – I’m like, ‘Bring it on!’ ” says the mother of Valentina Paloma Pinault. “You really like to be ‘hot’ after you’re 40.”

Hayek says she owes her hotness to husband François-Henri Pinault.

“You know makes you ‘hot’? When you have the hots for someone,” she said. “I have the hots for my husband, and that keeps you, I think that keeps that in you. When you like somebody it comes out of you, almost naturally, and you’re motivated. Love motivates you.”

Hayek has been married to Pinault, a French businessman, since 2009.

Blahnik to Receive Couture Council of Artistry and Fashion Award from the Fashion Institute of Technology

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a special first for Manolo Blahnik…

The 72-year-old Spanish designer and founder of the self-named, high-end shoe brand will receive a “career-crowning” Couture Council of Artistry and Fashion Award from the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).

Blahnik is the first footwear designer to receive the prestigious international award for lifetime achievement.

Blahnik, who celebrated his namesake label’s 40th anniversary in 2012, became a late-career household name, thanks, in part, to Sex and the City, which name-dropped him reverently.

It’s one of the few international honors in fashion, decided by a committee of editors, retailers and journalists. In years past, it has been received by Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera.

Banderas to Study Fashion Design at Central Saint Martins

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

The Antonio Banderas Collection may be headed to a department store near you soon…

The 54-year-old Spanish actor has announced that he’s moving to London to study at the prestigious design school Central Saint Martins, whose alumni include fashion all-stars like Stella McCartney, Zac Posen and Alexander McQueen.

Banderas revealed his new plans on the British talk show ITV’s Loose Women, explaining, “It’s something that has been on my mind for a long time and probably one of the best schools in the world is here, Saint Martins University, and so I am going to start studying with them.”

He noted that it may “take a while,” but added, “I need knowledge to take steps in that territory in the future. It makes me feel actually very young to put the elbows on the table again and try to understand another reality.”

Even though his time will be preoccupied with his studies, he’ll still make time for acting. “Of course I won’t stop my professional life, I’ll continue acting, directing, but this is a new thing,” says Banderas.

Lopez: The Best-Dressed Latina at the 2015 Academy Awards

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

She may not be an Academy Award nominee, but Jennifer Lopez is certainly Oscars red carpet royalty.

The 45-year-old Puerto Rican actress, singer and American Idol judge, who served as a presenter during this year’s awards show, earned Best-Dressed Latina honors on this year’s red carpet.

Lopez, always fond of making a dramatic entrance, turned heads in a nude-hued Elie Saab dress that featured a voluminous skirt, intricate beading, and long train.

A high ponytail, muted makeup, and diamond earrings rounded out Lopez’s glamorous look.

But la Lopez wasn’t the only Latina to make a statement on the red carpet.

Zoë Saldaña, a presenter at this year’s awards show, returned to the Oscars red carpet in a major way only three months after welcoming her twin boys.

The 36-year-old half-Dominican/half-Puerto Rican American actress dazzled in a form-fitting champagne-colored custom Atelier Versace gown, as well as a $1 million Neil Lane diamond collar necklace.

“Petra [Flannery], my stylist, called and it was custom made for me,” Saldaña told Us Weekly of her Versace creation.

Gina Rodriguez, making her first appearance on the Oscars red carpet, walked the carpet in a stunning blue silk dress, flashing her pearly white smile.

The 30-year-old Puerto Rican actress, who won her first-ever Golden Globe last month for her performance on the CW’s Jane the Virgin, tweeted about her special gown.

It comes from Suzy Amis Cameron‘s Red Carpet Green Dress eco-fashion campaign and was designed by Manon Gabard, a Parisian fashion student.

As Gina explained in a Twitter post just an hour before the red carpet:

“#Oscars2015 ready and in my sustainable 100% certified peace silk gown (god I ❤ peace silk) for the @RedCarpetGreenD @JakeMcDorman BOOM!,” tweeted Rodriguez, who completed her look with an Edie Parker clutch and wearing Platinum jewelry.

Genesis Rodriguez, whose film Big Hero 6 won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, arrived in sizzling style.

The 27-year-old Venezuelan- and Cuban-American actress, wowed in a body hugging Vivienne Westwood dress, Charlotte Olympia shoes, a Jimmy Choo clutch, and Norman Silverman jewelry.

Last but certainly not least, America Ferrera hit the Oscars red carpet in an airy, ombré Jenny Packham gown that appeared to simply float across the red carpet.

The former Ugly Betty star, whose film How to Train Your Dragon 2 was nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, accessorized her sheer overlay frock with a dark red hexagonal clutch and Irene Neuwirth jewelry, including a sharp pair of turquoise drop.

Nadal Named Tommy Hilfiger’s Global Brand Ambassador

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Rafael Nadal’s ready to strip down to his skivvies again…

The 28-year-old Spanish tenista, a 14-time Grand Slam winner, has been named the new face and body of Tommy Hilger‘s underwear line.

“I’ve always admired Tommy Hilfiger’s cool, all-American designs which are sophisticated and easy to wear, and I’m excited to be partnering with the brand,” says Nadal.

Nadal, who previously served as a spokesmodel for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans’ autumn/winter 2011-2012 campaign, has signed up as the fashion label’s global brand ambassador in 2015, as well as appear in campaigns for its tailored collection.

“Rafael Nadal has been a longtime personal friend and supporter of our brand, and I’m continuously inspired by his dedication and passion for his sport,” says Hilfiger about his selection. “This exclusive partnership brings one of the greatest athletes of this generation into our Tommy family. Rafael embodies an effortless sense of style that exemplifies and reflects our brand spirit – he’s confident, fun and cool.”

The full campaign, which will be photographed in early 2015 in Nadal’s native Spain, will highlight Tommy Hilfiger’s new underwear collection. The line features “updated fits, revamped fabrics and elevated details” while the Autumn 2015 Tommy Hilfiger Tailored collection consists of ‘sharp silhouettes, modern tailoring and rich textures.’

Mota: 2014’s Most Searched For “Fashion Designer” on Google

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

She may be a teenager, but Bethany Mota is already garnering major attention in the fashion world…

The 19-year-old half-Mexican YouTube vlogger and fashionista, a contestant on the most recent season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, was the most searched for “fashion designer” of 2014, according to Google.

Mota, also known by her username Macbarbie07, rose to fame in just a few short years with beauty tutorials, fashion lookbooks, and “haul” videos, gaining nearly 8 million subscribers in the process.

In December 2013, the teen sensation partnered with tween retailer Aeropostale to launch her own clothing and accessories line for the brand.

The eponymous line consists of teen staples, including graphic tees (some featuring Mota’s face, $16), oversized skull tote bags ($24), and scented body shimmer ($12).

Since the unveiling, the successful collaboration has led to seasonal collections as well as a bedding collection (particularly popular is the “Motavator” bed in bag set, $109).

Mota beat out some big names on Google’s list, including Kate Spade, Alexander Wang and Valentino, as well the late greats Oscar de la Renta, L’Wren Scott and Edith Flagg.

Cruz’s L’Agent Collection Now Available at the Brand’s LA & NYC Stores

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Penelope Cruz’s sex appeal is now within reach in New York and Los Angeles…

For the last two years, the 40-year-old Spanish actress and Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive and her sister, Monica Cruz, have been designing a line of intimate apparel alongside L’Agent Provocateur‘s creative director Sarah Shotton for the brand’s own sister line, L’Agent.

And, now consumers can shop for their wares in the flesh.

L’Agent has opened its doors in both Los Angeles and New York, on Melrose Avenue and in Nolita. Future brides and housewives hoping to spice up their love lives can now head to an actual dressing room in lieu of just clicking into a shopping cart.

Visitors will encounter drawer upon drawer of the autumn/winter collection’s lacy, fashion-forward underpinnings inside the pale-pink facades.

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