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Adriana Lima's "Incredible" New Victoria's Secret Ad

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This must be a first – a new fragrance inspired by a bra. Of course the concept makes a lot more sense when you consider that the bra in question is being worn by Brazilian bombshell Adriana Lima. She stars as the face and body of Incredible, the new fragrance from lingerie leviathan Victoria's Secret inspired by the company's Incredible bra, a runaway success and one of the biggest launches in its history. With that – and Adriana – as inspiration, VS set out to create a fragrance that would "make a woman feel her hottest, her sexiest, her absolute Incredible best – a sexy ego boost in every spritz." Not bad to look at either.

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Mystery of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's New Victoria's Secret Ad Solved

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Mystery of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's New Victoria's Secret Campaign Solved

The British press has been rife with reports about stunning supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's sizzling new ad campaign for Victoria's Secret (above). The eye-popping shots have been making the rounds of the tabloid press as Huntington-Whiteley's stature grows in anticipation of her role in the upcoming flick Transformers 3; she also just landed on the cover of British Vogue. Not having heard of the new ads we did some research and discovered that the pix are in fact from a Body By Victoria campaign that she shot back in March 2010 with fellow Victoria's Secret Angels Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, Chanel Iman and Lindsay Ellingson that somehow slipped under the radar. Of course, Huntington-Whiteley, who's said to be a cousin of the Queen of England, wasn't as famous then, though we were among the first to recognize her potential starting with this post back in 2008. You can thank us later; meanwhile feast your eyes on the rediscovered snaps from the famed lingerie firm.

Gallery: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley & Co. for Body By Victoria

Tags: ad campaign, Alessandra Ambrosio, Candice Swanepoel, celebrity, lingerie, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, supermodels, UK, Victorias Secret

Kate Moss Models Luxe Lingerie for Valisere

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Earlier this month we reported that Kate Moss plans to partner with Topshop boss Sir Philip Green on a new line of luxurious lingerie. Meanwhile the eternally gorgeous supermodel is strutting her stuff for luxe French lingerie label Valisere in a sexy new ad campaign. Photographed by Gui Paganini, the shots feature Moss in various states of alluring undress in looks ranging from sophisticated to playful. Valisere, founded in 1913 in the mountains of France, prides itself on exquisite craftsmanship with an emphasis on the finest lace and was an early innovator in the luxury lingerie market. The ads could be an indication that Moss' own lingerie line will be produced in collaboration with Valisere, which is looking to recapture some of its former glory.

Gallery: Kate Moss for Valisere

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The Classicist: Win a Private Tour of Ralph Lauren's Car Collection & More

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Luxury Cars & Autos, Auctions, Events, Charity, Sports, Big Givers, Men's Style, The Classicist, Luxury Shopping

From now through Oct. 21, Ralph Lauren is auctioning off a number of extraordinary items and experiences to mark the 10th anniversary of Pink Pony, the designer's global initiative to raise awareness and funds in support of the fight against cancer. The online auction, the first of its kind for the Pink Pony cause, is being produced in partnership with luxury charity auction site charitybuzz. Highlights of the incredible event include several once-in-a-lifetime forays into the private world of the famed fashion designer and his luxury empire, including classic cars, polo, chauffeured Bentleys, sexy models and shopping sprees. You check out full details and register to place bids at www.charitybuzz.com/RalphLauren; meanwhile, here are The Classicist's top picks:

1. A private tour of Lauren's incredible car collection, estimated at $150,000: You and a friend will be shown the cars, including the ultra-rare 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic (above), worth an estimated $40 million, a $28 million Ferrari 250 GTO, Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, McLaren F1LM and more, by Lauren himself at his lavish estate in Bedford, New York. You'll also get a ride in one of these world-class driving machines and take home a signed copy of Speed, Style, and Beauty: Cars from the Ralph Lauren Collection.

2. A weekend at Lauren's private Round Hill Villa in Jamaica, estimated at $150,000: A priceless opportunity to spend four days and three nights for you and up to three guests at the designer's personal Jamaican paradise. The fully staffed villa, which sits on a magnificent, picturesque cliff over the crystal blue Caribbean Sea, has been featured on the covers of House & Garden and Architectural Digest. Enjoy a swim in the villa's infinity pool and private beach access, as well as complimentary tennis lessons and a yoga session.

3. Play polo with Nacho Figueras and stay at The Breakers in Palm Beach, estimated at $15,000: Take a lesson from Nacho Figueras, world class polo player and Ralph Lauren model. You and a guest will refuel afterward during lunch with Nacho, and you'll also spend three nights at the exclusive Breakers hotel in Palm Beach, including a spa treatment for two at the Breakers Spa; a round of golf for two; a $1,000 private shopping experience at the Ralph Lauren store at the Breakers; and VIP access to the U.S. Open at the International Polo Club.

4. Front row seats to the Ralph Lauren fashion show and an outfit from the runway, estimated at $25,000: Bring along a friend when you meet the designer and sit in the elite front row at his Fall 2011 Fashion Show in New York. Then, select your favorite look from the runway to add to your own personal collection. Enjoy two nights at a penthouse suite at The Setai Fifth Avenue hotel, including breakfast for two and one signature spa treatments. [continued]

Gallery: Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Auction

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Persol Launches Limited Edition Steve McQueen Collection

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Filed under: Celebrity Shopping, Men's Style

Legendary Italian eyewear brand Persol is re-issuing the classic foldable sunglasses made famous by the great Steve McQueen. An updated version of the brand's 714 model in tortoiseshell fitted with the King of Cool's custom blue lenses will be available in exclusive Sunglass Hut stores nationwide for $360. McQueen first sported the now-iconic shades in 1968's The Thomas Crown Affair. In 2006, a pair of Persol 714s from the actor's personal collection sold at auction for $70,000. The new Steve McQueen collection will be limited to just 10,000 handmade pieces.

In addition to the blue crystal lenses, the new 714's have an updated folding mechanism and McQueen's signature emblazoned on the inside of the temple arm as well as on the elegant accompanying leather case. The special edition models go through ten additional production phases compared to the original model. In addition, Persol will be launching a new ad campaign for 2011 featuring classic pix of McQueen sporting his Persols, shot by photographer William Claxton.

Gallery: Persol Steve McQueen Collection

Tags: ad campaign, celebrity, Italian style, Italy, Persol, Steve McQueen, sunglasses, The Thomas Crown Affair

Keira Knightley Straddles a Classic Ducati for Chanel

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Filed under: Apparel, Luxury Cars & Autos

Gorgeous British actress Keira Knightley is starring in a sexy new ad campaign for famed French fashion house Chanel shot in Paris the other day. Knightley, clad in a skintight, full-length bespoke beige leather bodysuit specially designed for her by Karl Lagerfeld, sat astride a classic 1970s Ducati Super Sport painted to match. She also wore a custom helmet from Les Ateliers Ruby, the French luxury brand which collaborated with Lagerfeld on a series of haute couture motorcycle helmets for Chanel a few seasons back. Of course, Knightley also sported a bespoke pair of riding boots and gloves to match, the whole a nod to Emma Peel of Avengers fame. The ad campaign was shot at Paris' famed Place de la Concorde, stopping traffic in the process.

[via JustLuxe]

Tags: actress, ad campaign, celebrity, Chanel, Ducati, fashion, Karl Lagerfeld, Keira Knightley, Les Ateliers Ruby, motorcycle, Paris

Angela Lindvall Sings for Prada's Fall Ad Campaign

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Sexy supermodel Angela Lindvall takes on the role of torch singer for Prada's upcoming Fall / Winter 2010 ad campaign. The ads were shot by famed fashion photographer Steven Meisel in a blue-lit nightclub setting and have a Fellini-esque feel. Victoria's Secret stunner Miranda Kerr co-stars along with a sexy supporting cast including Valerija Kelava, Daria Strokous, Sigrid Agren and Kim Dall Armi, Models.com reports. Several new Prada accessories including camouflage pattern handbags are on display. Miuccia Prada's Miu Miu campaign meanwhile shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott features very blonde lookalike models Lindsey Wixson, Siri Tollerod and Ginta Lapina cavorting together. Both campaigns come accompanied by teaser videos; check out Prada's version above and images in the gallery.

Gallery: Prada Fall / Winter 2010

Tags: ad campaign, Angela Lindvall, fashion, Miranda Kerr, Miu Miu, Prada, Steven Meisel, supermodels

Julia Stiles is Stoli's Next "Original"

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Would you have a drink with you, Julia Stiles? In June, Stoli vodka launched a new campaign with Hugh Hefner. The premise of the ad campaign is Would You Have a Drink With You? and features a "Stoli Original" having a conversation with themselves via split screen. This week the brand debuted its second Stoli Original, Julia Stiles. Stiles is a little bit of a more subtle choice than Hef. The commercial, above, shows Stiles in two versions, her more earthy indie side sidling up to a glamorous, Hollywood version of herself and discussing her career moves. Stoli chose her because they have watched her career with interest, tracing her arc between the small films and the bigger blockbusters. Personally I just like that Stiles is shown drinking one of my diet-friendly faves, the Stoli Rasberry and soda.

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Trio of Supermodels to Star in New Vuitton Campaign

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Louis Vuitton has tapped a trio of supermodels to star in its upcoming ad campaign for fall, espousing a sophisticated and feminine aesthetic. Natalia Vodianova (above), Christy Turlington and Karen Elson appear in the ads shot by Steven Meisel, set in a movie star's dressing room conjuring up a Hollywood retro-glamor feel. "The strength of Louis Vuitton is its almost magical ability to reinvent itself every season," Vuitton creative director Marc Jacobs tells Vogue UK. "Last season was all about the idea of the New Age traveler. This season was a manifesto for beautiful, ladylike clothes. Two different collections, two different campaigns, but one Louis Vuitton." Antoine Arnault, Vuitton's head of communications, calls the Meisel shoot (his fourth advertising venture for the famed French luxury house) "richly evocative", noting, "What better way to celebrate eternal femininity than with three of the world's most beautiful women?"

Tags: ad campaign, advertising, Christy Turlington, Karen Elson, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Natalia Vodianova, photography, Steven Meisel, supermodels

Milla Jovovich Stars in New Campaign for Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet [Video]

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

Following the sexy ad campaign launched by Mercedes-Benz for the SLS AMG starring Julia Stegner last year, the German auto marque is embarking on a new promo starring model / actress / signer Milla Jovovich and the cool new E-Class Cabriolet. Set to launch at Berlin Fashion Week this July, Mercedes enlisted top fashion photographer Miles Aldridge to shoot the campaign, which will feature a bespoke hat made of colorful feathers by British designer Philip Treacy. "I liked the idea [of the collaboration] from the beginning," says Aldridge. "To me the car is like a luxury object of desire - you know, something you want. And it's a sort of very slick and sleek machine that is highly photogenic and fits very well in the picture. It was difficult because we didn't really know what Philip's hat would be like until it arrived this morning in its gigantic box. It was sort of a mystery, and of course, it's like a piece of art itself. It's like a sculpture." "I've never really worked with a car as my co-star in a campaign," Jovovich adds, "and the challenge is going to be not being upstaged by the E-Class Cabriolet, so I'm going to have to work it!"

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Clooney's Girlfriend Stars in New Cavalli Lingerie Ads

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George Clooney's sexy Italian actress / model girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis, 31, has shot a hot new ad for designer Roberto Cavalli's luxe lingerie line. "I was inspired by a real woman, with appeal, charisma and sensuality," Cavalli says of the collection. "I was sure Elisabetta was just perfect for enhancing the spirit of this advertising campaign... and I was not wrong!" Shot by famed fashion photographers Mert & Marcus in a 19th-century mansion filled with gilded mirrors and baroque furniture, the campaign "pure Cavalli: sexy, decadent and feminine." Draped on a Louis XVI style velvet sofa, Elisabetta gives the camera a sultry stare sporting mussed-up hair, smudgy black eyes and a set of leopard print Cavalli lingerie. Check out the video for a peek behind the scenes.

[via Instyle UK]

Tags: ad campaign, AdCampaign, Elisabetta Canalis, ElisabettaCanalis, George Clooney, GeorgeClooney, Italian fashion, ItalianFashion, lingerie, Roberto Cavalli, RobertoCavalli

Mercedes-Benz's Sexy SLS AMG Ad Campaign

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Filed under: Apparel, Luxury Cars & Autos

Earlier this year we reported that super-hot German model Julia Stegner had been chosen as the new face of Mercedes-Benz to give the marque a dose of added sex appeal. Now Stegner, who hails from Munich and has appeared on the covers several fashion mags and runway shows including Victoria's Secret, as well as in ad campaigns for the likes of Chloé, Dolce & Gabbana, Escada, Guerlain, Dior and Hugo Boss, has shot a hot new ad campaign for the just-unveiled SLS AMG. Famed fashion photographer Nick Knight shot the ads with designer Gareth Pugh clothing the model in some futuristic fashions. The $250,000 supercar debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show.

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Lara Stone Replaces Madonna as the Face of Louis Vuitton

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Louis Vuitton is bidding adieu to aging pop chameleon Madonna and replacing her with model-of-the-moment Lara Stone, nearly 30 years her junior, in its upcoming ad campaigns. The Dutch stunner, who appears on the cover of the new British Vogue and has starred in numerous other high-profile ad campaigns, will bring a breath of fresh air to the famed French brand. Stone poses on a bed of moss and ferns surrounded by doves in the new ads, photographed by Steven Meisel, which will debut in Februrary fashion mags. "Because the collection loosely took its cues from the idea of the New Age traveler, we decided to create a green, outdoorsy set that would evoke a spirit of peace and love," Vuitton designer Marc Jacobs tells Vogue UK. "To model the clothes, we wanted a modern, iconic, sexy beauty... It had to be Lara Stone."

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Mick Jagger's Sexy Daughter the New Face of Versace

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Things are certainly going well for Mick Jagger's model daughter Georgia May Jagger as we first predicted back in the summer of 2008. Of course with a Rolling Stone for a dad and Jerry Hall for a mom what else would one expect for the 17-year-old stunner? In September we noted she had landed a sexy new ad campaign for Hudson Jeans; now she has made the cover of British Vogue and been named the new face of Versace. Jagger has just been photographed for the ad campaign by Mario Testino. "She's smart, beautiful, full of energy and has a strong personality [with] that natural high star quality. I adore her," Donatella Versace told WWD. "She's perfect for this collection - a real Versace girl."

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EXCLUSIVE: Polo Star Nacho Figueras' Ten Essential Luxuries

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Click above to see Nacho Figueras' 10 Luxuries

Welcome to the second installment of our new feature, "10 Luxuries", wherein a notable figure in the world of luxury, tastemaker or stylish personality tells about the 10 necessary luxuries they simply cannot do without. Related quotes and images of each item can be found in the gallery.

World-class professional polo champion Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras is the face of The World of Polo. Already the face of Polo Black, Nacho was recently chosen to represent all of Ralph Lauren's Polo fragrances, including Polo Modern Reserve and Polo Blue, in print and advertising campaigns because he embodies the many facets of today's modern Polo man. Born in Argentina in 1977, Nacho developed a love for horses and the game of polo by the age of nine. By the time he was 17, Figueras began his professional polo career. Nacho's name has become so synonymous with the sport of polo that the American Museum of Natural History looked to Figueras to donate his polo equipment to their 2008-2009 exhibit, "The Horse", and he has been matched against England's Prince William and Prince Harry in the UK's Sandhurst Tournament.

Figueras, who divides his time between the United States and Argentina, is currently playing for Neil Hirsch's Black Watch Polo team in Bridgehampton, New York in the summer and in Palm Beach, Florida during the winter season. He returns to his ranch in Argentina for the spring and fall. Off the field, Nacho's natural charisma made him the face of Ralph Lauren Black Label clothing and the Polo Black fragrance in 2005. In 2007, Polo Ralph Lauren began sponsoring his Black Watch team and debuted a line of Black Watch clothing. "Nacho personifies The World of Polo by living the lifestyle represented by each of the fragrances," says Guillaume de Lesquen, President, Worldwide, Ralph Lauren Fragrances. "When he isn't playing polo in the world's most prestigious tournaments and promoting its heritage as an ambassador, he is sailing with his young family off the coast of Punta del Este, Uruguay and breeding horses on his ranch outside of Buenos Aires."

Previously: Vertu President Perry Oosting's Ten Essential Luxuries
Related: The Classicist: Exploring the Wide World of Polo

Gallery: Polo Star Nacho Figueras' 10 Luxuries