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Spain have been crowned Champions of the 2008 European Football Finals!
We have long been fans of Spain's #10, Cesc Fabregas, who is also Arsenal's inspirational centre midfielder.
Juliet is also fond of a few Spaniards - Casillas and Sergio Ramos in particular.
I have already ordered my Spain presentation suit from WorldSoccerShop.com...
Have you?
We're Coo-Coo for Nurtured by Nature
New Zealand baby wear designers Nurtured by Nature have joined Showroom 22, bringing a warm, cuddly feeling to the office.
From their beautifully soft merino to the shell button details, the machine-washable (chewable) cotton sheep toys and every other lovable aspect of their collection, it's clear that NbN's global fans including Elle McPherson, Stella McCartney and Gwen Stefani are onto a good thing.
Get all clucky at NurturedbyNature.co.nz
Bettina Liano Launches at Showroom 22!
Bettina Liano has launched at Showroom 22, adding a sumptuous array of hot fashion as well as a killer denim line to our roster of clients.
Bettina's Rachel Stoneham paid a visit to New Zealand and met with key media all day to help kick-start the brand's push into New Zealand.
Check out Bettina on-line here.
Mana Dave is New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to Mana Dave, Blaze's lead stylist and winner of New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year at the prestigious Hair Expo Australia!
Mana is a shining example of hard work, determination and flair in the hair industry - there couldn't be a more deserving winner!
Book on-line with Mana NOW or call (09) 529 7522.
BLAZE Hair Salon, 350 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland
French VRAI at Juliette Hogan
Cosmetic range VRAI by Fragonard has just landed at Juliette Hogan.
Translating from the French to mean real, pure and simple, VRAI hails from Grasse in Provence, France and is a delicious range of body products that combine high-quality natural ingredients with sophisticated packaging.
RRP from NZD$39.00 - $99.00
Juliette Hogan, 170 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland, (09) 360 9347
GenArtPulse LOVES Alexandra Owen!
Caroline Stanley reviews Alexandra's spring/summer 08/09 collection on U.S-based website GenArtPulse.com and hails it her favourite for the summer!
Read how much she LOVES Alexandra's collection here
Antipodes Joins UN For Environmental Protection
Antipodes Water Company has joined a global network of companies who lead their fields in becoming carbon neutral.
Known as the 'Carbon Neutral Network' these companies aim to promote good business and environmental practise side by side.
Initiated by the United Nations, New Zealand was this year's location to launch World Environment Day, with activities being held throughout the country from Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th of June.
Summer Media Day Wrap
The spring/summer 2008/09 media open day was hosted at Showroom 22 on Thursday May 15th, with designers and top fashion media converging to pour over the new season's looks.
Alexandra Owen, Anjali Stewart and Laurie Foon all flew up from Wellington to be at the event, joining designers Matt Nash, Des Rusk, Sera Lilly, Katie Lockhart, Juliette Hogan, Beth Ellery and Laura Ellery.
Check out the pics here
TurnedOut and RunwayReporter were also there to capture the best-dressed guests on the day.
NEW Mini & Salon IV Stylers from ghd!!!
The long-awaited ghd Mini Stylers have been released along with a new updated version of the ghd Salon Styler in Mark IV version!
At the same time as ghd are about to reveal their dark or pure campaign, the cult UK hair care brand has released two of its most highly-anticipated products.
Based on the new features of the ghd IV Styler, the new Mini Styler ($330) and Salon IV Styler ($350) have rounded barrels for curling as well as straightening, and the Mini Styler has narrow ceramic plates for shorter hair while the Salon IV Styler has wider, longer ceramic plates for long, thick tresses.
You don't have to wait any longer! Get yours NOW!
Visit www.ghdhair.com.au or call 0800 HAIR GHD in New Zealand for stockists.
Pierre Cardin & Gibson Join Showroom 22
Two new labels that have joined Showroom 22 for spring/summer 2008/09 are Pierre Cardin and Gibson Clothing.
These two contemporary men's collections fit beautifully into our current stable of clients and are a great edition for the spring season.
Tune in to TurnedOut
New fashion blog site TurnedOut.tv has launched, with editors scanning Paris, Sydney, New York, L.A and Auckland for leading-edge looks and trends.
Log on now to www.turnedout.tv for your daily fashion fix.
RunawayNow Compared to Apple, Nike, Sony, H&M
RunawayNow.com has been selected as a finalist for the 2008 International One Show advertising awards.
Alongside global giants such as Nike, Apple, Sony, 20th Century Fox, H&M, HBO and Peugeot, RunawayNow has been nominated as one of only 22 finalists in the 'Corporate Image' category for interactive media.
Check out One Show here.
Updated Lookbook for Rene Vaile
One of Showroom 22's all-time favourite photographers, Rene Vaile has updated his lookbook for us at showroom22.com.
He flew from Sydney to Auckland especially to update it for us. We paid him in carrot cake and long blacks.
Check the new shots here
Success for '22 Designers during RAFW
Showroom 22 designers have enjoyed success this week, selling and hosting media at The Medina on Crown in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Kathryn Wilson, Sera Lilly, Juliette Hogan, Julia Fong, TwentySevenNames, Alexandra Owen, Starfish, Laurie Foon and Docherty Wilkins have squeezed a week's worth of activity into 3 days in Sydney, showing some of Australasia's best boutiques and media their spring/summer 2008/09 collections.
Despite RAFW 08's grueling schedule, appointments were made with Vogue Australia, Harpers Bazaar Australia, Russh, Marie Claire and In Style as well as several top Australian freelance stylists.
Keep watching showroom22.com for all the coverage of RAFW '08 from The Seen's Anna Fitzpatrick on our 'Events' page, and stay tuned for a spring/summer overhaul around May 15th.
The Seen Blogs LIVE from RAFW 2008
Check out 'The Seen' host Anna Fitzpatrick's blogs from RAFW 2008:
BLAZE has arrived!
New Zealand's newest hair salon, BLAZE, has opened at 350 Broadway, Newmarket.
Book on-line NOW at Blazehair.com or phone (09) 529 7522.
Check out blazehair.com for info on the salon and to join the Blaze movement.
Belle du Jour
Showroom 22 helped Stephen Marr put on a great show for their school-aged clientele on March 18th that focussed attention on the upcoming Ball Season.
More than 250 girls packed into Marr's Newmarket salon in Auckland and were treated to a show featuring Mala Brajkovic, Karen Walker, Juliette Hogan, Jaimie and Little Brother among others.
Check the pics from the event at our 'Events page on the left.
Showroom 22 Turns 6!
In April 2008 Showroom 22 turned 6!
Since starting up in 2002, we have worked with some of the world's best fashion brands and creative minds and had a huge amount of fun doing it.
Our thanks goes out to everyone who has worked alongside us in these early years and has traveled this far with us.
Kathryn & Mala on The Wire
New blog site 'The Wire' has launched and Showroom 22 designers Mala Brajkovic and Kathryn Wilson are among the first creatives to be chosen to take part.
The Wire hosts a number of blogs, all individually edited and maintained by some of New Zealand's hottest talents.
Fashion, Music and Film are just some of the categories these contributors come from. Check it out at www.thewire.co.nz
Another HUGE Karen Walker Show
Friday 14th March saw another HUGE turn-out for the latest Karen Walker collection show at Stephen Marr in Newmarket, Auckland.
Over 300 people flocked to the salon for a chance to see Karen's f/w 2008 southern hemisphere 'Lucky' collection.
BIG thanks to South Gin, Steinlager Pure, Campari and San Pellegrino.
Click here for event photos or visit RunwayReporter.com for coverage.
