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Mail & Guardian
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mail & Guardian
Celebrity Drive 2025: Celebrating local talent in true luxury
The 2025 edition of Celebrity Drive delivered a weekend of unforgettable experiences. Under the theme 'Celebrating Local Talent,' the event brought together South Africa's brightest stars, global luxury brands, and social changemakers in a spectacular fusion of style, substance, and service—hosted at the lavish Palace Hotel in Sun City. The journey began in true elegance as VIP guests were chauffeured from Gauteng to Sun City in luxury vehicles provided by BMW Menlyn. From the moment they arrived, guests were immersed in world-class hospitality and opulence. Every celebrity guest received a timeless watch from the French luxury brand Herbelin—a gesture of appreciation and sophistication. The atmosphere was elevated by Lascento, who scented the evening with elegance and gifted guests with exclusive Xerjoff perfumes, one of the world's most prized fragrance collections. J'adore Champagne ensured the celebration sparkled from start to finish, offering premium bubbly in every suite, on the red carpet, and throughout the Gala Dinner. The Gala Dinner became a spectacle of art and fashion, as Gert-Johan Coetzee unveiled his latest Fashion Week collection in a dazzling runway show. SYNC Models brought each piece to life, while Lungstar Creations transformed the space into a visual dreamscape. Guests enjoyed every moment with a glass of Glenfiddich whisky, tasting the range that defined timeless craftsmanship. Adding to the evening's elegance, Uniq Brows showcased the artistry of brow perfection. Brand Manager Natalie Naidoo delivered an inspiring speech about the brand's commitment to enhancing natural beauty and empowering confidence through their innovative brow solutions. The evening featured heartfelt speeches, including remarks from Sun City's General Manager Brett Hoppe, alongside other supporters who shared why they stood behind the vision of Celebrity Drive. It was a moving tribute to the power of local talent and the responsibility of influence. On the following day, guests were treated to a morning of wellness at Royal Spa, followed by a deeply emotional charity drive to a local HIV-based care home in Rustenburg. Joined by McDonald's and the Mmakola Foundation, the team donated school shoes and sanitary pads. Many celebrities pledged personal support, reinforcing that glamour means little without impact. With coverage from SABC and national media, Celebrity Drive 2025 not only trended—it touched lives and reminded the country that our local talent deserves platforms of excellence and generosity. As we wrap up our second edition, Celebrity Drive is more than an event—it's a movement. A celebration of who we are, where we're going, and what we can do together. We look forward to Celebrity Drive 2026, where once again, Luxury will meet Legacy—and Local Talent will lead the way. For media inquiries, interviews, or partnership opportunities: CelebrityDrive2025 #CelebratingLocalTalent
Associated Press
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
A' International Luxury Design Awards Call for Nominations
A' Design Award & Competition Announces Call for Nominations for A' International Luxury Design Awards COMO, CO, ITALY, July 5, 2025 / / -- Today, A' Design Award & Competition has released its call for entries to A' International Luxury Design Awards. The A' Luxury Design Awards are open for entries by Luxury Designers, High-End Fashion Designers, Luxury Car Designers, Luxury Watch Designers, Luxury Jewelry Designers, Luxury Furniture Designers, Luxury Real Estate Developers, Luxury Hospitality Designers, Luxury Yacht Designers, Luxury Brands, Luxury Product Manufacturers, Luxury Goods Retailers, Luxury Marketing Specialists, Luxury Interior Designers, Artists, Luxury Brand Strategists, Luxury Innovation, Consultancy, Research and Development Companies worldwide. Designs that were designed within the last 10 years are eligible for participation. The A' International Luxury Design Awards is a two-phase competition. The first phase of the competition is free to join, Luxury Designers, High-End Fashion Designers, Luxury Car Designers, Luxury Watch Designers, Luxury Jewelry Designers, Luxury Furniture Designers, Luxury Real Estate Developers, Luxury Hospitality Designers, Luxury Yacht Designers, Luxury Brands, Luxury Product Manufacturers, Luxury Goods Retailers, Luxury Marketing Specialists, Luxury Interior Designers, Artists, Luxury Brand Strategists, Luxury Innovation, Consultancy, Research and Development Companies can register at A' Design Awards to submit a work for the Luxury Awards, and get a preliminary score for their entries. Projects that pass the preliminaries can proceed with nomination, however it shall be noted in advance that there is a nominal fee for nominating entries for Luxury Awards consideration. Luxury Awards Timeline & Eligibility Deadline for entries to A' Luxury Design Awards is on September 30, 2025. Results of the A' Luxury Design Awards will be announced on May 1, 2026. Professional-edition laureates of the A' Luxury Design Awards will be granted the highly coveted A' Design Prize which contains a series of PR, marketing and publicity tools to celebrate the status of winning the Luxury Awards. The following are some example projects that could be submitted to A' Luxury Design Awards : Yachts, Private Jets, High-End Watches, Luxury Cars, Designer Handbags, Opulent Jewelry, Bespoke Furniture, Couture Fashion and More. Luxury Awards Sub-categories and their descriptions are available at Award for Good Luxury Design The A' Design Prize for A' Luxury Design Awards includes: Design Excellence Certificate, Lifetime license to use the A' Luxury Design Awards Winner Logo, Yearbook of Best Designs, Exhibitions of Awarded Works in Italy, Exclusive Design Award Trophy, Exclusive Invitation to Take Part in the A' Design Awards' Gala-Night – La Notte Premio A', Translation of Awarded Works into Foreign Languages, Entry to Prime Clubs, as well as inclusion in World Design Rankings, Designer Rankings, Luxury Design Classifications and Design Legends platforms. In addition the laureates of the A' International Luxury Design Awards will also get an exclusive interview which will be published at Designer Interviews website as well as included in the Press Kits. Award winners will also get a press release prepared to announce their victory. For the winners of A' Luxury Design Awards , a very inclusive press kit will be prepared which contains the exclusive interview with the designer, the press release for award announcement in addition to design images, photographs of the designer, logo of the designer and the client, dozens of high-resolution photos and images for added exposure including a portfolio that contains previews of other designs projects by the designer. The Press Kits prepared for the winners of the A' International Luxury Design Awards will be distributed to thousands of press members who have gained press accreditation from A' Design Awards. Furthermore there are already dozens of press partners who have confirmed in advance to publish a selection of the best projects among award winners. Both the Press Kit preparation and distribution service as well as the A' Design Prize are given free of charge to the Luxury Awards laureates as a gift to celebrate their success of winning the A' Luxury Design Awards. Luxury Design Awards Entry & Winners Press Members and design enthusiasts are invited to visit to see past winners of the A' International Luxury Design Awards. • Award Description could be found at • Participants can register at About Luxury Awards The A' Design Award & Competition has been established to promote and recognize the best design works in all countries and in all creative disciplines. The primary aim of the A' Design Award & Competition is to create a global awareness and understanding for good design practices and principles by recognizing the best designs in all countries and in all design disciplines. The ultimate aim of the A' Design Awards is to push designers, companies and brands worldwide to create superior products and projects that benefit society. To learn more about the A' Design Awards and the A' International Luxury Design Awards please visit Julie Thomas A' DESIGN AWARD & COMPETITION SRL + +39 031 4491953 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Louis Vuitton Korea says systems breach led to customer data leak
SEOUL (Reuters) -A systems breach at Louis Vuitton Korea in June led to the leak of some of customer data including contact information, but did not involve customers' financial information, the luxury brand's South Korea unit said on Friday. "We regret to inform that an unauthorized third party temporarily accessed our system resulting in the leak of some customer information," the unit said in a statement. The company became aware of the breach on Wednesday and had notified government authorities, the statement said. Measures had been taken to contain the breach and to boost system security, it added. The South Korean units of two other labels, Christian Dior Couture and Tiffany, under the world's largest luxury group have been under government investigations since May for customer data leaks they reported earlier in the year, according to the country's Personal Information Protection Commission.
Sky News
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Sky News
Trade war: UK car exports to US halved in May ahead of truce
The extent of the harm inflicted on UK car exporters from US tariffs has been revealed, with shipments plunging by more than half last month according to industry figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said the number of UK-made cars heading across the Atlantic fell 55.4% during May following a decline of just under 3% the previous month. The dramatic slowdown marked a reaction to the 25% tariffs imposed on imports by the Trump administration from 3 April amid the president's "liberation day" trade war escalation which sparked chaos in global supply chains. The move prompted Jaguar Land Rover - the biggest exporter of cars to the US from these shores - to suspend all shipments temporarily. 2:53 The US is the most important market for UK producers, in value terms, and was worth £9bn last year with the vast majority of those sales coming from luxury brands also including Bentley, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Aston Martin. Tariffs on UK-made cars imported into the US have since been reduced from 25% to 10% for up to 100,000 vehicles on an annual basis. That was signed off by the president 10 days ago. While it spares UK producers from the worst, the US trade war does not represent the only challenge. 2:02 The industry has been crying out for help to bolster its competitiveness and increase demand for new electric vehicles amid lacklustre interest, not just at home, but abroad too. It has welcomed promised help with punitive energy costs through the government's industrial strategy. Wider SMMT figures showed car and commercial vehicle production fell for the fifth consecutive month in May. It reported a 33% decline to just 49,810 vehicles and said it was the worst performance for May, when the COVID years were excluded, since 1949. The industry body blamed continuing model changeovers, along with the impact of US tariffs. The number of vehicles produced for the domestic market fell while shipments to the EU, which generally accounts for the biggest share of volumes, was down by 22.5%. Mike Hawes, the SMMT's chief executive, said: "While 2025 has proved to be an incredibly challenging year for UK automotive production, there is the beginning of some optimism for the future. "Confirmed trade deals with crucial markets, especially the US and a more positive relationship with the EU, as well as government strategies on industry and trade that recognise the critical role the sector plays in driving economic growth, should help recovery. "With rapid implementation, particularly on the energy costs constraining our competitiveness, the UK can deliver the jobs, growth and decarbonisation that is desperately needed."
Daily Mail
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How to get £204 worth of summer holiday beauty products for just £65 - but you better be quick!
Drum roll! Introducing our Summer Beauty Box: seven premium products from the most-wanted luxury brands including Charlotte Tilbury, Chantecaille and Tatcha. Worth £204, it's available to YOU readers for a sunny £65. We've handpicked the hero products to help you breeze through the holiday season. To keep lips plump and hydrated, Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath in Pillow Talk Medium contains marine collagen and vitamin A to nourish every skin tone and leave you with a healthy gloss. Luxury brand Chantecaille hand-harvests rose de mai petals in the south of France to create its Pure Rosewater, a hydrating mist that dries without any residue. Delicately scented, it's a tall glass of water for your skin. Tatcha's skin barrier-strengthening Hinoki Body Milk is a lightweight lotion with a forest bathing-inspired scent that's clinically proven to reduce your stress levels. Plus it's full size, and usually has an RRP of £50. No summer beauty box would be complete without SPF. Supergoop! Mineral Sheer Screen SPF 30 contains softening aloe and squalane alongside bush clover extract to minimise signs of ageing and is suitable for all skin types. And don't forget something to remove that SPF at the end of the day. Oskia Perfect Cleanser is a nourishing balm with jojoba and rosehip-seed oils plus calming vitamin E. It restores moisture levels before emulsifying into a light milk in water. Protect your hair from UV rays, sea water and chlorine with Philip Kingsley's legendary Swimcap, a water-resistant mask that shields your hair from sun damage or going green in the pool. Sol de Janeiro has exploded in popularity over the past few years, and the scent that started it all was Cheirosa 62 Perfume Mist. Notes of pistachio, vanilla, jasmine and sandalwood make this a 'holiday in a bottle' fragrance. If you can't make it to Rio, a quick spritz will do the trick.
