Michael B. Jordan Talks Fragrance, Fake Lashes, and Getting Ripped for Fantastic Four
2014 August 14. | Szerző: shannon
Michael B. Jordan is one of those actors who is in everything awesome, ever. On TV in The Wire, Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, plus movies like Fruitvale Station—and now he just finished filming the new Fantastic Four movie, where he’ll be playing Johnny Storm (aka The Human Torch). I caught up with the upcoming superhero, who’s also the face of Axe Gold Temptation, to find out what else tempts him.
You’re the face of Axe Gold Temptation—what do you like about the fragrance?
“When I smelled it, I thought it was something my friends and I would wear for sure. It has chocolate notes in it and a little spice to it. I’ve had a few girls say it’s something they would wear themselves, which is a good compliment.”
Do you remember your first fragrance?
“Jean Paul Gaultier. I was 13.”
That’s a sexy scent for a 13-year-old.
“I was at my best friend’s house and his older brother had it. I don’t have an older brother, so I looked to him for a lot of fashion and style.”
How do you like a woman to smell?
“Like roses, like morning dew. No, I’m kidding. It’s hard to describe what I like, but when I smell it, I want to stay there in that little crevice of her neck. I just want to sleep there.”
What’s the sexiest thing a girl can wear on a first date?
“I like a lot of styles, but bangs for whatever reason. And not a lot of makeup, but a subtle, natural lip tone and pretty, smooth skin. I don’t like a lot of makeup.”
And the least sexy?
“I appreciate being able to run my hand through a girl’s hair and not catch anything. Or wake up and not see that an eyelash is gone. It’s better to just take it off. You’re fine, you’re beautiful.”
Who’s your style icon?
“Pharrell is pretty fashionable. He made that hat look good. It’s the confidence he had behind it.”
You got close to Zac Efron in That Awkward Moment. Who takes longer to get ready?
“I take a long time, for sure. I”ll put myself under the bus there. Trying to figure out what to wear—I’m that guy.”
You’re playing a superhero this year. What was your prep like?
“I went from eating twice or three times a day to eating seven times a day. I had a meal bag I carried around with me. And lots of pull-ups, boxing, lifting weights, swimming—full body moments. I gained 17 pounds of muscles in the past two and a half months. It’s the biggest I’ve ever been.”
What is your guilty pleasure?
“I watch a lot of Japanese animation. I go online and watch it on Japan’s time. Thursday at 4 in the morning, I’ll be up watching it.”
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Fashion heirs who inherit family businesses have big shoes to fill
2014 August 8. | Szerző: shannon
A couple of years ago, luxury fashion tycoon Bernard Arnault installed his son Antoine as CEO of menswear brand Berluti, and his daughter Delphine as executive vice-president at Louis Vuitton – both brands, among a prestigious plethora of others, that make up Arnault’s LVMH empire.
Fashion watchers interpreted the move as significant: could Arnault, now 65, be pitting his son and daughter against one another to potentially fill his own shoes once he steps down?
Arnault’s perceived quandary, such that it might be, is one that could be understood by a number of high-powered luxury brands that continue to be controlled – whether creatively, financially or both – by families. Ferragamo, Missoni, Fendi, Zegna, Bulgari, Swarovski, Hermès – some of the most stellar labels in the style universe are now in the hands of descendants of the founder, and these young people are being entrusted with maintaining the aesthetic and legacy of an ancestor’s vision.
In a 2011 edition of Universia Business Review, the European business publication, Italian management academics posed the question: “Why are luxury firms often family firms?” The article surmises that succession from one family member to another works when there is a successful family strategy in business, which researchers describe as “the four Cs”: continuity, community, connections and command. “It has been proved that family businesses tend to exist longer than their counterparts, which are more subject to [mergers and acquisitions].”
Certainly, there are storied family firms that have had to become part of a larger machine: Gucci, which was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci, fell prey to infighting, and family members ended up selling off their shares. It is now a subsidiary of French conglomerate Kering, helmed by François-Henri Pinault. On the other hand, Pucci, run by the founder Emilio’s daughter Laudomia, sold 67 per cent of its brand to LVMH in 2000 – but she retains creative and image control.
For families who have been successful at keeping their luxury brands not just alive but thriving, the term “inherited legacy” means everything.
James Ferragamo is the group women’s leather director of Salvatore Ferragamo, the Florentine fashion and accessory brand; he is also the grandson of Salvatore and the son of Ferruccio, the company’s CEO. He represents a new breed of fashion heirs – smart, accomplished, refreshingly lacking in any air of entitlement – and seems to know what it takes to make stepping into a family business work. “I would say, stay true to the values of your family, and work hard to bring your own original contribution, because you’re not there to reproduce what others did before you, nor to subvert it, but to develop and enhance it,” he says.
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Indeed, various family members still sit on the board, including Salvatore’s other children, Leonardo, Fulvia and Giovanna. And a recent handbag launch was inspired by James’ late aunt Fiamma, who died in 1998 and who designed the footwear and leather accessories for the brand for 40 years.
“[It] is dedicated to all the women of our family who have always played central roles in the development of our business,” Ferragamo says. “Fiamma embodied our brand at its best.”
Family businesses that have successfully passed the baton from one generation to another need to be savvy enough to choose the best candidate for the job, same last name notwithstanding. Margherita Missoni is known widely as a model, actress and heiress to the brand founded by her grandparents, Ottavio and Rosita Missoni, in 1953.
But the 31-year-old graduate of Columbia University is far more than that: she is in charge of the accessories, beachwear and children’s lines while retaining her position as “brand ambassador” – a role she stepped into seamlessly when she was 18 and wearing the Missoni label at all the hot spots. “I began hitting the party scene, and people were seeing this fresh, reborn brand on me,” she says. “The clothing and me were well-suited for each other.”
Still, Missoni says she struggled somewhat with her heritage in her early years, and decamped to New York for a while to get into acting and modelling.
“Clothing and design have been part of my life since I was born, and I kind of wanted to get away from it to understand who I was,” she says. “Now with my responsibilities, I’ve found that I have more drive than ever before. I respect the family I come from and my job. I know I wouldn’t be in the place I am if I hadn’t grown up in this family, but this is also the reason why I can be good at this job – I was born into and grew up surrounded by the Missoni vision. So I don’t need to adapt my taste to its aesthetic, because I have integrated it into my own self since I was a child.”
The greater challenge would appear to be for a family member to maintain an entrenched aesthetic when new owners take over. Last year, brothers Sergio and Pier Luigi Loro Piana, descendants of Pietro Loro Piana, who established the brand in 1924, sold a majority stake in their company to LVMH while staying on in advisory roles. Pier Luigi says the decision to sell off most of his family’s business to the LVMH empire was based on it being “for the best of the company”.
“Considering the family story was to secure the company’s success … LVMH was the group that has more vision and capacity to develop Loro Piana into the future … not always [can] the story of the future of the family be exactly the same as [what] is best for the company.”
In the meantime, members of families involved in the business are resigned to the fact that their personal, family and business lives are intertwined – and they do feel the weight of responsibility of maintaining a generations-old reputation.
“On a personal level,” Ferragamo says, “it means having the courage and capacity to act with self-assurance and coherence, a passion for my work, pride in belonging to the world of Ferragamo, and a sensibility towards individuals and respect for their needs.”
Steve’s New Girl… Aquazzura Takes Hong Kong
2014 August 4. | Szerző: shannon
Peace Sign
Steve Madden is California dreaming. The namesake exec has a new blogger collaboration, this time with Shea Marie, the Los Angeles-based designer behind Peace Love Shea. “I had never met him, and I thought they just wanted to give me a pair of shoes,” Marie recalled. “I didn’t expect Steve to be there or want to work with me. I tried to play it cool and said, ‘Yeah, okay, maybe.’” The partnership eventually worked out — and seven styles will launch at select Steve Madden stores and online on Sept. 4. Retailers such as Shopbop , Nordstrom and Macy’s will stock the line beginning Sept. 8. The collection features boots with pony hair touches, stilettos with lug soles, a mixed-material loafer and a studded sneaker. “I bring a bit of laid-back cool, edgy and a little bit grungy,” Marie said. To fete the Peace Love Shea x Steve Madden collaboration, the brand will host an influencer party to kick off New York Fashion Week. Here, Madden gives his two cents to Spy.
1. Why were you drawn to Shea Marie?
“She’s an American girl, she loves fashion and [likes] to vamp it up. I really connected with her after the [campaign] shoot. She was sharing her texting secrets, but I can’t tell you [what they are about].”
2. Shea is based in California. What is your favorite part about the West Coast?
“I love to play golf in Southern California, and I like to drive around — it’s physically beautiful between the mountains and the ocean and the canyons. It’s really unbelievable, very different from New York City and this concrete jungle we live in.”
3. What excites you about bloggers, and who could be next as a partner?
“We just did a great collaboration with The Blonde Salad [Chiara Ferragni], and we have Man Repeller [Leandra Medine] for Superga. We’ve been very lucky with it. They all get Gucci and Louboutin, but they also understand Steve, so I appreciate that. I really like Cupcakes and Cashmere blogger [Emily Schuman].”
Shopping Spree
Aquazzura’s Edgardo Osorio recently ventured to China for an event at Lane Crawford’s IFC Mall store in Hong Kong. Consumers came ready to shop the Aquazzura x Olivia Palermo collection. “One customer arrived and bought everything available in size 35. Another arrived with her personal assistant and managed to shop the collection, pre-order and get her shoes signed in under 15 minutes. Now that’s power shopping,” Osorio said. Then he added, “Another person saw that I posted I was at Lane Crawford on Tuesday, flew to Hong Kong and went to the store — but she was two days too early for the event!” The fashion designer said he “was amazed by how young and fashion-forward the [Hong Kong] clientele is. They responded incredibly quickly through social media.” Plus, he had the chance to reunite with his muse. “It was a pleasure to see Sarah Rutson, [Lane Crawford] fashion director, who has always been in my mood boards and whose style is always an inspiration,” he said.
Wild West
Welcome to Hollywood, Danner Boots. This December, its Mountain Light Cascade style will make its film debut in “Wild,” starring Reese Witherspoon. Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed, the movie takes its heroine on a journey of self-discovery across more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. “The costume designer reached out to see if we could replicate the boot [worn] in the book, and we came up with this style based on our original [circa-1980s] Mountain Light style,” said Will Pennartz, senior marketing manager. More than 20 pairs of the look were ordered for Witherspoon, who, in one scene, throws one boot off a cliff, according to Pennartz. For those who want to walk in Witherspoon’s shoes, the hikers will be available in October at retailers including American Rag, James Perse and REI for $299.
Tall Order
Talk about workplace perks. REI head Jerry Stritzke said he didn’t have to go far from home to plan for an upcoming trip up Seattle’s imposing Mt. Ranier. The CEO — who’s set to summit the 14,410-foot glacier-topped mountain this month — sat in on an in-store class at the retail co-op to help prepare. “I went to one of our classes in our flagship store in Seattle — I was there with about 150 people,” he told Spy. “The only downside as I looked around is I was probably the oldest guy in the room.” Stritzke, who joined REI last year from New York-based Coach, said he’s appreciating the Kent, Wash.-based retailer’s outdoor culture. “We have some phenomenal athletes, and so that’s kind of one of the neat things about being here. You have a lot of people who enjoy doing the kind of things that are intriguing to you,” he said.
3 Neem Oil Uses For Skin That Will Have You Hooked On This New Natural Beauty Must-Have
2014 August 20. | Szerző: shannon
When I was small, I was terrified of new things and any type of change. When my mother cut off her afro and replaced it with long, thick straight hair, my older sister cried first, spiraling me to come out of my bedroom and sob in unison with her — to be honest, I actually thought she was a new mom and didn’t understand that our hairdresser merely changed her hair type and not my mother. When my parents got a new car, I followed my father around the house, softly sobbing over the change. “But..I loved the yellloooowwwww car!” I’d bawl, wiping my nose on my trusty doll that went everywhere with me. That habit has stuck with me, so when I recently heard about neem oil skin benefits, I was wary to abandon my old faithful oils for something new.
The fear was and is about the loss of something old, it has more to do with not wanting to commit or experience something new that may or may not be as good. Being a natural gal means I had to welcome all that change, not only is trial and error key for natural ingredients, there is always something new that nature has to offer. Ingredients that grow naturally cannot be patented and therefore the incentive to pay for research on many of our fave essential oils is non-existent. For a natural routine, trust and research is another important factor.
Take the aforementioned neem oil for instance: This essential oil has been around for thousands of years, but has just recently become popular in European and American beauty care. Neem is an evergreen tree, also known as Indian lilac, the oil is made from crushing and pressing the kernels. Neem is definitely an oil that you should take a chance on; it’s anti-bacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-viral — all the things that make for a rejuvenating, cleansing experience. The natural fatty acids, vitamin E, and anti-inflammatory properties are so extraordinary that few pimples and acne scars will survive a beauty routine with neem. In fact, synthetic forms of linolenic acid are often used in OTC beauty products because the acid is known the offset signs of premature aging and acne: Neem is naturally high in these Omega-6 fatty acids.
Let’s talk oil safety before we jump right in: Like most essential oils, neem oil needs to be diluted with your fave carrier oil and shouldn’t be applied liberally on its own to your hair, skin, face, or gums. It’s incredibly potent. In addition, raw neem oil smells like a mustard and garlic sandwich. It’s really gross. But the amount of healthy benefits in unprocessed neem is no joke, so plug your nose and get to it. These recipes below are safe and have some nicely scented ingredients to get rid of any hesitance about trying out a new, brilliant oil.
1. Skin Toner
I’m always on the hunt for ingredients to add to my toner which is usually 100% lemon juice. During the summer it’s NBD, but my face does not need to be rockin’ an astringent in the winter. Neem oil can lighten acne scars and other dark spots from our face that show up after our summer tan leaves. The oil is soothing and healing, which is exactly what my personal toner was missing. Add a few drops of essential neem oil to lemon juice for a true brightening experience.
2. Anti-Aging Serum
Those highly coveted fatty acids, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties are all present in neem, plus it’s rich in vitamin E which is a proven ingredient in reversing sun damage and keeping away free radicals. Here is what I’m currently using around my eyes to make sure I have an AARP card before I ever use the words “crow’s feet” to describe my skin. Use this treatment twice daily for best results.
1 teaspoon of jojoba oil
1 teaspoon of orange peel
3-4 drops of neem essential oil
If you are making a batch of this serum, instead of for one time use, shown above, store in a dark container to prevent turning. Think neem oil smells already? Wait until it goes bad…
3. Bacne Spritz
A few weeks ago I happened to catch sight of my back in my reflection in the mirror. I had to get a closer look. “Whose back is that!?” I asked myself. Apparently, my back did not have a fun summer and I have the scars to prove it. This caused me to changed out of my backless shirt and immediately look into a nice evening spritz that could lighten scars and fix my back’s attitude. If you only have a clear spray bottle, do not fret, you can paint it with black nail polish like I did. Fill up your spray bottle with 2 parts apple cider vinegar, one part neem oil, and one part grape seed oil.
This remedy can also be used to fight serious infections and heal skin lesions, yes, that means it’s very serious! Definitely do a test strip on the inside of your arm to be sure this remedy isn’t too extreme for your bacne needs.
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