Elephant PR Blog

Step out and be bold this winter in Blessed are the Meek

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Soft flowy fabrics and bright vibrant colours in sexy and playful styles.

Feel The Fury! Warrior Goddess!

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Gretchen Goddess meets skinny pinny, slick chic and flowy petals.

Spring Fling

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Kuku's summer range uses floral based patterns and delicate ruffles reflecting an emphasis on romance and femininity . The ruffle based dress in cream and black like the Bolero dress (right) reflects a sweet and delicate style an girl can wear chasing spring butterflies

The Caterina dress (left) proves red carpet royalty, as this dress will make you feel like a celebrity, in a satin with a taste of peach and apricot. The dress is grecian inspired with a unique drape detail.

Enjoy dancing away in your KUKU spring garden wardrobe!!!

Get the Look

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Violet Frenzy

From the runway, to the red carpet and now featured at Elephant PR by Bless'ed Are the Meek.

Kazti + Chloe = New Summer Trend

2008-09-16T16:56:00.009+10:00

Set the trend for this Summer! Instead of pairing your clutch to your shoes,

why not team them up with your favourite sunnies?

Add some arm and eye candy with Chloe and Katzi!

Jason's Barbie Of The Week: Part 3

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Batgirl Barbie.

Pop! Pow! Zap!

Kapow!!

The L.B.D. (Little Bless'ed Dress)

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Go All Out in Black!

From Audrey Hepburn...

To Balenciaga...

And now featured in Blessed Are the Meek's SS 08 Collection at Elephant...

Its Just Too Easy

2008-09-03T14:57:00.003+10:00

"If, McCain dies, this stewardess can handle it." Bill Maher

(about USA Presidential Candidate John McCain's VP Choice, Sarah Palin)

Hardy Brothers Jewellers: Cover Star

2008-09-02T10:41:00.002+10:00

This months Harper's Bazaar features up-and-coming Australian actress Teresa Palmer... and she looks stunning, that's a given.

What we're more excited about is the Hardy Brothers bracelets on her left hand!

Cover star!!

DR

Gemma In The Flinders Street Store

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Obüs, celebrates Melbourne Spring Fashion Week and the arrival of their Summer 2008/2009 collection “Gemma in the Backyard” with a series of events & installations. Obüs is inviting all to the Flinders Lane store to explore the new collection as it will be spectacularly transformed into Gemma’s Backyard for the season - the highlight of which will be a series of projections completing the instore experience.

A Little Constructive Criticisim

2008-09-02T10:04:00.005+10:00

Alright. So we all know that Madonna is going on tour at the moment and we're seeing a great deal of photos from it, entitled "Sticky & Sweet".

Does anybody else want to force feed her Donuts and tell her to close her legs?

Show of hands?

See My Vest!

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Get the look of this week's style icon, Cameron Diaz, and snatch up a hot piece for this season - tuxedo vest by Stitch Ministry. (Jumpstart My Heart Waistcoat in Black.)

Don't Anger PETA!!

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Disclaimer: No python's were harmed in the making of this bag.

But if they were, they'd be grateful to be such a bloody good bag.

Phwoar!!

It's KATZI!!

It Couldn't All Be Perfect

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The Beijing Olympics 2008

Example 1: The Opening Ceremony

Microsoft Windows
"Blue Screen of Death"

Come on! The jogging in mid-air was naff.

...and why is everyone on wires at the the Opening Ceremonies?

P.O.A.

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Hardy Brothers Jewellers

9DPI001 - 18CT WHITE GOLD AND PRINCESS CUT 1.05CT DIAMOND RING SURROUNDED WITH SNOWDROP BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS TDW 1.37CT

Do you really need anything else?

I thought not.

Our RAFW Girls

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Harpers Bazaar: September 2008

This month's Harpers Bazaar features a wonderful photographic wrap-up of the faces of this year's Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.

Included in the pages are our debut stars of Fashion Week, Ruby Smallbone (left) and Therese Rawsthorne (far right). Each wears their own designs - and might we say... look bloody good doing it.

Enjoy...

DR

ULTRA-violet

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"Lilac is a romantic colour. It is sophisticated but also populist; it lets you dare without being loud; you can be noticed without being glaring" - Alberta Ferretti (as seen above)

Below, in KUKU

Ruby Smallbone & InStyle

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Have a look at page 84 of August's InStyle magazine for a great profile on our Debutante, Ruby Smallbone. (Click image for larger view)

Trend Alert: Grecian Draping!

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KUKU’s SS 08 collection has everybody turning heads! The Katerina Dress proves red carpet royalty, as this dress will make you feel like a celebrity, in the soft satin. The colour palette is peach and apricot a delicate fresh look. This dress is Grecian inspired with a unique draped detailing – a trend similar to those shown on the runways at Versace.

Jason's Barbie Of The Week: Number 2

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Celebrate Disco! Barbie

Heaven is missing an Angel - and that Angel this week is , Celebrate Disco! Barbie. Nikki is dressed head-to-toe in a mirrored white halterneck jumpsuit - a certain Bob Mackie creation. Accesorised with a feather boa, white blossom ...and a pose so fierce you can practically hear her growl!

Meow!!

As Seen In... Bless'ed Are The Meek!!

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OK, so the U.S. is heading towards recession, depression... possibly so are we. So who has thousands and thousands to spend on a dress?

Not Mischa Barton! Thats for sure! Poor thing hasn't worked in ages!! Tsk Tsk.

Anyway, for a quick pick me up, how about this amazing Bless'ed Are The Meek dress, right on trend to the SS 09 runways of the USA. As seen in ADAM up the top and in Bless'ed Are The Meek down below.

Naomi Does Good In Nigeria... Sort Of...

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Naomi Campbell, desperate to shed her troubled image, recently made a trip to Nigeria to launch the country's 'Green Initiative'.

The 38 year old London-born beauty travelled to the African republic's capitol city of Ajuba... got down on hands and knees... well... heels, and posed with a small spade... miming planting a tree for the paps.

As you do.

Also, i know i always garden in white. Don't you?

But honestly, enough about Africa. Look at her Chloe Myrte sunglasses.

Incredible!!!

Just Because!

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Annette's Frock Of The Week - July 24th 2008

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TREND ALERT!!

Ruffle me this! Ruffle me that!

One of the great trends on the European SS 08 09 runways was tiered ruffles as seen in Blessed Are The Meek’s collection for Spring Summer!

The ruffle trend when worn well will give you a romantic touch that is perfect for summer- The thrill of frills – layers and tiers!

The contestant in the final week of July on the Elephant Runway is Blessed Are The Meek's - Tatum Frilled Dress. This dress is my favourite as it has a romantic appeal. The Tatum dress is sleeveless with a lovely delicate ruffle from the left to the right. The colour palette is a cream with black.

Girly girls will fall head-over-heels for Blessed's Spring's romantic ruffle trend.

Hard and soft, sheer and solid, dark and light - just like real-life love affairs. The secret to the ruffle look is to keep it simple.

Don't be afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve this summer!

Stay posted for more frock advise from your frock expert

AP

Taking Inspiration

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Sydney based design duo, Fern Levack & Damion Fuller took unique inspiration from the one-street-back Bondi lifestyle they live & breathe to create their swimsuit label, Hotel Bondi Swim.

Can you pick it?

Sharp Shoes

2008-07-18T09:07:00.003+10:00

Is there anything better than a pair of handmade shoes, shoes made just for you? NOT for someone else, just you.....

I don't think so......

check out this beautiful patent pair G & L just made for me!

INCREDIBLE!

Chloe Sunglasses in NW Magazine

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Chloe Sunglasses

Black/Silver Aviators: $469

as seen in NW Magazine, July 14th 2008

Shimmer In Winter!

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Boutique perfumer, Renée Griffith, lives by the philosophy that fragrance should be that “something about you” which others find alluring and captivating – absolutely unforgettable when you leave.

Renée has broadened her already impressive collection by introducing an ingenious, unique fragrance product, Satin Shimmer.

Perfect for winter, the spray nourishes the skin with a light quick-drying oil formula, which leaves a subtle white-base shimmer, giving skin an iridescence, one much more natural and versatile than stark golden bronzers.

Satin Shimmer is scented with top notes of Green Banana Leaves & Water Fern, middle or heart notes of Pink Honeysuckle, Frangipani, Plum Blossom & Hyacinth with a base of Ambrette Seed and Dry Woods.

Annette's Dress Of The Week...Cybele

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The contestant in the final week of June on the Elephant Runway is Cybele – “The Celestial Dress” – A Heavenly Body.

This dress is considered to be “very much of the moment”. The colour pallet is vibrant, dark and moody entwining lilac and purple, like the midnight sky. The Celestial dress is floaty with a long ruched neck that will make you swirl away into your dreams. Cybele’s new Spring/Summer 08/09 collection for the season can take you to a fancy dinner, a bar or a classy jazz club. The focal point of this week’s frock is the colour as it is bold and beautiful.

Stay posted for more fashion goss from your frock expert
AP

When you're alone, and life is making you lonely You can always go....to a cuddle party!?

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Forget Downtown, when you can go to a party and hug strangers for three and a half hours. Nothing naughty, just flannies and an ambrosia salad. The website describes a Cuddle Party as:

"A Cuddle Party is an event for adults to get together and explore affectionate touch and communication without it becoming sexualized. At these events, we create the safe space to talk about and explore what our needs are as adults when it comes to affection, intimacy and welcomed touch" ooooooookaaay...

Don't believe me look at the website.

I Wanty Wanty Wanty 3

2008-06-30T13:24:00.006+10:00

I have stopped hyperventilating now, so I can type the keyboard whilst I sip down a gin and prune smoothie to calm my nerves. Introducing the Nooka Zub, a glow in the dark watch made exclusively for the conclusion of the Kanye West 'Glow in the Dark' tour. The will only be, *deep breath and gulp* 15 made and Kanye himself will find most these babies a home on a spoilt wrist somewhere. What plop I say, surrrre there will be 15 now but then their will be 30 more, then 300 then ooh we set up a website selling theses babies and before I know it the homeless guy outside my building will be wearing one. He already has a taste for Missoni, kid you not.

Sigh, I am off to top up my smoothie and find another way to read time when I am locked in a bank vault.

Spiders & Drugs

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Have a great weekend!

The Lee Mathews Scent Range

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The Lee Mathews Scent range contiues to expand after the Lee Mathews scented candle, Lee has developed and created her first Eau de Parfum, entitled ‘Orange Flower.’

The scent is a beautiful, fresh citrus floral, which invokes Lee’s unique sense of all things Australian and makes a wonderful complement to her exquisite ready-to-wear line.

Fragrance Notes: Bergamot, marjoram, waxy lemon, orange flower, jasmine, tuberose and a hint of chamomile entwined with sheer woods and earthy nuances.

The Lee Mathews scented candle is made from organic vegetable wax blend created from the oil of the renewable and non toxic Palm Kernal.

The Lee Mathaws Eau de Parfum $78 and Scented Candle is $55. For more information or sample please give us a buzz on the batphone.

Green Tomato Cars

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The way of the world these days, is that more people are starting to be environmentally aware - and making an effort to think green. Whether it be keeping the air-conditioning, lights & car use to a minium, people are becoming more alert to these larger problems around us and making an effort to do their part.

A great deal of us in this industry are especially guilty of over-using taxi's (even for the smallest distances! You know who you are!) and a fantastic company, Green Tomato Cars has come up with a solution - Enviro-Taxi's! Green Tomato Cars house a large fleet of Toyota Prius Hybrid cars which give off just 40% of the carbon emissions made by most LPG Taxi's or standard cars. They charge the smallest amount more than regular cabs and the best part... no waiting charges! You could be stuck at those lights for quite some time and only be charged for the distance travelled.

Green Tomato Cars were the Official Mode Of Transport for this years TV Week Logies.

Check out their website at www.greentomatocabs.com.au and make a booking!

Universal Tragedy

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Somebody call Amnesty International to help put an end to these crimes against humanity which happened in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City yesterday. By crimes against humanity, I mean of course the National Costume segment of the Miss Universe Paegent for 2008.

Miss Argentina! A parasol! What were you thinking! And why are there more than one parasol's in the competition! (See behind left of Miss Australia - who is by the way, the far the less of all these evils.)

Ah, New Zealand, New Zealand. A gallant effort but unfortunately, there is no lady-like way to spread your legs in heels, stick your tongue out and perform the Hakka with a piece of shiny black plastic hanging from your crotch.

Oh, and lets not forget USA. Yes USA.

Remember when America's national costume was a giant snowflake teamed with a bra and knickers? Yes, i didn't either.

Miss Mexico's costume is flawless. Its a temple, with grass... come on!

Unnecessary & Expensive: Week 1

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OK, lets get started. This week, we present a skyscraper in Dubai (because there aren't enough of these apparently.)

But wait.... it rotates. Yes. Rotates. Why? Because it can.

And it resembles a monstrous version of the Jenga tower, which must be very comforting for all those inside.

Oh, and apparently it creates $7 Million worth of energy by rotating each year.

Healthy or Not?

2008-06-25T08:53:00.010+10:00

Right you see I am confused, last night bundled in my PJ's the SBS news told me that Australia was one of the healthiest countries on Earth and people live now some 40% longer than sometime other than now. Great! I was just about to jump off the couch and eat a hand full of icing sugar when I thought I would switch and see what those crazy kids on the ABC were up too. They said that Australia was 'Drunker, Fatter and more diseased' than ever before. They get the same press kit? Somebodies poor PR intern mucked up bad, 'Oh I was supposed to send, like, the UN-diseased press pack? oopsy'. So the ABC, who I always imagined as a wise old woman in a rocking chair who loves cream on everything and watching man o man repeats, said Aussies are huge binge drinkers, are bustling belt sizes nationally and...have more STD's than ever before. Cripes but I think that might having something to do with the binge drinking, beer goggles anyone?

Oh ma, I don't know who to believe. On one hand I want to go out and have that last piece of garlic bread that everyone denies they want, on the other hand I want to have my stomach stapled and walk around in a vacuum packed coverall from Glad. So to calm my nerves I consulted the daily oracle, not Perez Hilton, SMH.com.au. They said both, and I paraphrase:"Congrats Australia your healthier than a while back, but your still fat, have more chance of dieing of nasty things like cancer and heart disease. There is still a 17 year gap between indigenous people and non indigenous peoples lifespans. Don't even get us started on whats down ya pants!" OK so that's not really good news is it...

I know this is not about Fashion, so here is a picture of a strange handbag I found on google images. Is it just me or does that black powder puff have glowing pink eyes?! Creeeepy!

Milan Men's Fashion Week

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Aaah Milan Men's Fashion Week, we love the mix from the silk PJ look from Dolce & Gabbana (above) to the sexy tones of Ferragamo (below). The puce three piece suit is for those Elton John days every guy tends to have here and there, not me though i don't really like marble busts and cursing at lampposts whilst coming out my botox clinic.

Great! Geek chic rocks my world and terrorizes my wallet
There is something strangely Star Trek and cool about these Prada coats, very intergalactic federation of planets "Take me to your brain in a jar" kind of way.

..but now i am not so sure these would be great we you have those

miss matching sock days..

Ok rant alert #12AD1: When did the mankini become acceptable to send down the catwalk, you can almost sense the front row shrinking into their Gucci crackberry holders. I can also imagine other things shrinking in this doodacky if you get my driftwood. Even living in Poofs Point i would still get beaten up if i slipped out the door in this with a pink calico Frattelli Fresh bag slung over my shoulder. Not pretty my peeps and the sandals remind me of my old high school Classical Studies teacher who had these sandals in baby poo tones, a triangle of frizzy hair and scary bulging eyes, but that might have something to do with his super tight jeans that he always wore. But i digress...Mankini, wrong, don't buy.

NOM*d seen on.........Madonna!

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Above: From UK's Reveal Magazine

Holy Disco Leotard! Madonna was shot last week twice leaving her London home gym in NOM*d's Vintage bloomers. The pieces are from last Summer's collection but these items have been archived so may be back for another day after Madge's endorsement.

Jason's Barbie of the week

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This week its Tippi Hedren from Hitchcock's classic, The Birds. Fresh for the 45th anniversary. Apparently the seller describes the doll as having "real fake birds" and a "high-quality head [that] looks scared and has awesome hair!" All for USD$44.99. Are you loving it?

Get Carried Away... In Big Style!

2008-06-23T10:14:00.006+10:00

For those of you blinded by the 85 outfit changes of Sarah Jessica Parker in the Sex & The City film - you may not have noticed the sharp styling of Carrie's leading man 'Mr. Big'.

The film's stylist extroadianaire, Patricia Field, decked out actor Chris Noth in an array of the worlds finest suits (...and Hefner-style silk dressing gowns). Although the outfits changed, Mr Big always wore his IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic watch. This beautifully classic piece finishes any outfit... or none (see above) and is available from Hardy Brothers stores nation-wide.

If you're interested in grabbing yourselves a sample, or making a store visit... drop us a line.

Denim & Thread on a roll stateside

2008-06-23T09:38:00.005+10:00

Denim & Thread have continued to build on great exposure in the US, with fashion Magazine Nylon declaring online "Sass & Bide and Ksubi, move aside." to make way for the next hot Australian fashion import. D+T have also scored key online features with online jeans bible Denim Therapy and Coutourture. This exposure comes hot on the back of features in Mens.Style.com as well as The LA Times Magazine. Great work boys!

Annette's Frock of the Week - Ruby Smallbone

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This week’s contestant on the Elephant Runway is Ruby Smallbone’s – “The Strokes Strapless Twist Dress”. I refer to this frock as a “cocktail with a twist” as it is sexy but tasteful, a “look to kill”.

This is a statement dress as it really epitomises the phrase “less is more”. It has a sweetheart cut, simple colouring and I think very fashion forward. Wearable for the young at heart.

Ruby Smallbone’s new collection for the season has a ballerina appeal, appropriate for a slow dance or an enchanted evening at the opera. I believe this frock belongs in every girl’s spring/summer 08/09 wardrobe as it includes the right concoction of sweetness and seductiveness. Stay posted for more fashion goss from your frock expert

Get well soon Jayson!

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Image care of The Daily Telegraph

Heres to a speedy recovery.

From all the ElephantPR and Saunders & Co Team.

Mittens the boogie cat says.....

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Have a good weekend y'all! x

Linda Jackson Is "Undone"

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Street-chic superstar Therese Rawsthorne made a triumphant debut at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week this year - making her show one of the hottest tickets of the week. Her collection, entitled ''Undone'' made headlines and garnered praise for the use of Australian icon Linda Jackson's famous 1985 'Waratah' print.

Said by Australian media...

"A great collaboration with Linda Jackson, bringing her prints back into the spotlight, was a joy for long-time followers of Australian fashion."

Kirstie Clements
Vogue

"Too cool."
Harpers Bazaar

"The washed cottons 1980's frill skirts (too cute) and layered shirts from the immensely talented Therese Rawsthorne... are bound to be summer essentials"

Madison

You'll have to wait a few months until its in store and don't expect them to be on the racks for long!

Bindi Tee

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I am sure all visitors to the showroom will in no doubt know, and fallen for, our office pup Bindi. She charmed Fern and Damion from Hotel Bondi Swim so much they put her on a t-shirt for their SS0809 collection! Wish we had a mug worthy of a t-shirt. Bindi is taking it all in her stride, preoccupying herself with the office garbage bins and her war on local skateboarders rather than being caught up in the 'fame game'. If you would like this tee for a shoot or would like more info on the Hotel Bondi Swim range, feel free to give us a tinkle on the hot line.

Abby Cornish - Sexiest Vegetarian 2008 Woot Woot!

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So Abby Cornish won, the sexiest vegetarian of 2008 award from PETA in the Hunter Valley last night and I could not be happier, considering I have never heard of this prize and wondering what the point was. I have no problem with vegetarians, but I am risking a masked beetroot attack tonight by saying I think this is the oddest award I have ever heard of. Apparently competition was tight for this coveted crown, supposedly made out of lima beans, turnips and a large fennel bush. Abby fought off the best of the vego mafia including John Butler and Missy Higgins as well as those single letter last name entertainers Andrew G and Jackie O, to take home the world’s first edible award.

Tens of thousands of people voted for sexiest vegetarian, I obviously missed that invite. I believe the other categories were, Happiest Pumpkin Grower, Nicest Cat Owner and my favourite, Rescuer of tubular fruit from sexual harassment and vilification.The banquet was a sumptuous spread of pumpernickel bread and twig salad and after one too many wheat grass shots and they headed off to Newtown to harass poor old ladies who still use plastic shopping bags.

Congrats Abby!

JHH

New Armani Ad with some unknown dude..

2008-06-19T17:12:00.003+10:00

Some here in the office have got all hot under the bonnet about this new Armani ad, running about tearing at their chests, muttering and rolling on the ground singing "spice up your life"....thoughts?

Diamonds Are An Elephants Best Friend

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This is an exquisite pi.... piece from Hardy Brothe... Brothers Jewellers. I'm so sorry, i'm just getting very distracted by these... rings.

Did we mention that we were thrilled to welcome Australia's first luxury jeweller, Hardy Brothers into the Elephant PR stable? Hardy Brothers Jewellers have a firm place steeped in Australian history and tradition, each year beautifully handcrafting the Emirates Melbourne Cup and having the honour of being the only jewellers in the Southern Hemisphere to hold the Royal Warrant.

There you go. How do you like them apples?

Bless'ed Are The Meek Seen at ...Kung Fu Panda MTV Premiere

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A Bless'ed Are The Meek dress was worn by MTV presenter Maz Compton at the premiere of Kung Fu Panda in Sydney. Here she in Bless'ed as she is interviewing a rather cheeky looking Jack Black
JHH

We're Just Crackers About Tuckers

2008-06-19T15:07:00.000+10:00

Gourmet Cracker company Tucker's Natural, has created something which has had our whole office munching away all week (apologies if you called while this was happening).

Chocolate Gourmet Dessert Crackers! A perfect addition to have with post-dinner drinks as an elegant snack or to have with that 3pm coffee pick-me-up (that's us). They are available at your local Woolworths supermarket as of this week!

Their press contact is Lara at the lifestyle division of our sister company, Saunders & Co.

Contact below...

Lara Hadjetian
lara@saundersandcopr.com.au

(02) 8394 4671

Waterloo's Favourite Intern (On The Left)

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World, meet Kylie, Kylie... world. (She's on the left)

Kylie is our absolutely indispensable Friday intern who has been with us here at Elephant for over a year and a half. Here she is with the glamorous Annette, our lovely Fashion Junior/showroom mistress at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week - living it up at the Rosemount Bar! Even with all that free-flowing Rosemount 'O' they remained the consummate professionals! Always at the camera ready though...

So if you're thinking of popping by the showroom for a visit... drop by on a Friday and let the Blonde Mafia sort out your clothing dilemma. They're really quite good.

Button it haters!

2008-06-19T14:30:00.001+10:00

After this horrific button was sold at the Republican Annual (Witch Hunt Against Every One We Hate or Deem Anti American) conference, we took a look at the Republican online shop. The www.republicanmarket.com has such teeth grind inducing horrors like "Life's a bitch so don't vote for one" and "Stand for our troops or stand in front of them". You can almost smell the gears burning at the republican spin factory to work themselves out of this one. Check it out in all its redneck glory http://www.republicanmarket.com/store/cat/21.Buttons JHH

Australia's Next Top Diva!

2008-06-19T14:00:00.000+10:00

So we all know hair extensions are around us in this beauty world of illusions, however, not all are created equally!

Enter Stage Right, Original Diva Exclusive Hair Inserts. Made from the very highest grade silk remy (that's the best) human hair, they feature revolutionary non-slip rubber snap-clips ensuring your tresses stay locked in even after a wild thrashing night at the disco.

Original Diva Inserts come in the beautiful Diva In A Box set to thicken or extend your hair (bad haircut emergency kit!) or in individual highlights for an instant burst of colour!

Just ask the A-listers who sport them on the red carpet... but you'll have to guess... we've been sworn to secrecy! True story...

Two very cool sites to check out! Who wouldn't want an ice cream licking Unicorn?

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http://designismine.blogspot.com/

http://www.amandavisell.com/

A request...

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We at Elephant land have had a request from the delightful and spunk-a-licious Zoe Foster for more 'sex and violence' on our blog. Though we have been rather dull lately in the 'bash and pash' department, you never know what the weekend holds Ms. Foster. Keep you posted!

Anyway here is a pic we love of Zoe in a shirt from Zambelli Custom Made we had made for her. Love the desk cam action, to all other readers please send more to us and we will pop them on the site.

JHH

Cybele seen on.... Jodhi Meares

2008-06-19T10:34:00.000+10:00

Australia's Next Top Model host Jodhi Meares was out and about recently in a slinky maxi from NZ label Cybele from the AW08 collection. Called the Lucid Long Strapless gown, this piece has been a key seller for the season and its not hard to see why.

JHH

G&L Summer 2008 Collection

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G&L Handmade Shoes have just added their new Summer 2008 range to the permanent range of drool inducing shoes. All available for shoots. Better hurry, we are fast running out of Windex keeping the windows clean with all the shoe-a-philes steaming it up for these kickers. For loans give us a buzz on 02 8399 2988 or info@elephantpr.com.au

JHH

Nicole Kidman in Vogue US

2008-06-18T14:05:00.000+10:00

Annie Lebowitz has shot Nicole Kidman on the set of Titanic, oh i mean Australia. Looks like a good old fashioned gusset ripper. I can imagine a couple of people here who would not mind Hugh's mud on their gumboots.

JHH

.. Oh its nice to see Naomi Robson lent her make up truck for the shoot too..

I Wanty Wanty Wanty part 2

2008-06-18T13:56:00.000+10:00

I feel as office supplies go, the more crass or stylish the better it is for the entire universe. Well by universe i mean, office and by entire i mean, me. This ticks both boxes. Today i continued my lunchtime hunt for things i will buy when I go overseas, which is now longer than a Peter Jackson movie, i saw this brilliant all-in-one office thingee. Called The Butt Station, the Urban Outfitters site says "This really puts the "ass" in "businass!" and continues to say "The Butt Station is perfect for any desk, keeping you smiling and organized! Includes a tape dispenser with metal cutter, pen and business card holders and a toilet paper clip compartment with magnetic butt for easy retrieval. Imported. Wipe clean." Ewww.

JHH

Miss Australia's new duds or dud?

2008-06-18T13:13:00.000+10:00

The new national costume piece for the new Miss Australia has been shown to a private audience of 50.

The SMH wrote "This year organisers opted to play it safe, calling on the sleek - and commercially savvy - designer Jayson Brunsdon - to create the costume for the 2008 Australian contestant, Laura Dundovic, to be worn at the finals in Vietnam on July 14."

Brunsdon has said the dress represents the great barrier reef colours and depth layers. A lot of people don't like it and even though i won't be whipping out the Bernina and making myself a copy for the Glebe markets i think it is a marked improvement on the street directory dress on Jen Hawkins and the Bondi Lifesaver costume of last year. Furthermore it is more fashion orientated and better fitting with modern Australia. More than can be said for other contestants national costumes, most of which are strange wearable versions of national icons and mardi gras inspired drag costumes with live national animals glue gunned to the shoulders.

Would we rather this?

What do you think of the gown?

JHH

Hansel - Quick Profile

2008-06-16T15:50:00.000+10:00

hansel womenswear blends a sense of quirky playfulness with understated minimalism. Designer Jo Soh pulls together unexpected elements, creating highly-wearable pieces that suit confident women. The label reflects her modern and unique take on retro-inspired styles, featuring her signature love for juxtaposing strong and subtle shades.hansel, named after her beloved Jack Russell Terrier - a stray pup she rescued off the streets.

Since then, hansel has shown at RAFW and won many fans. The label - carried in boutiques in Australia, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. London-based online trends watchdog WGSN.com described Jo as a “total original” while Patty Huntington of The Sydney Morning Herald praised the label for being “ultra modern and fresh”. In the January 2007 issue of Wallpaper, the influential design magazine endorsed hansel as a hot brand to know on their annual "The Secret Elite" label directory.

Locally, the Australian leg of their world tour, The Veronicas, were spotted wearing hansel. Kiwi actress Emily Barclay, the star of Australian feature film “Suburban Mayhem”, arrived at the movie’s screening at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival decked out in hansel dress. MTV Australia’s newest addition, Ruby Rose also donned hansel in one of her photo shoots.

After graduating with honours in Fashion Design with Marketing from Central St. Martins, Jo honed her skills working with designers around the globe. She has sewed haute couture garments for Tristan Webber in London, and had assignments in Milan, New York and Singapore. In addition, she has freelanced as a stylist and an illustrator, and taught in fashion design colleges in Singapore.

Jo’s designs have captured the eye of industry critics who hail her as rising star with the following awards and
nominations:

• Winner - Singapore Fashion Awards 2004: FRESH Designer Label of the Year.
• Winner - The Singapore Women’s Weekly Great Women of Our Time Awards 2006: Design & Style category.
• Nominee - ELLE Awards 2006: Singaporean Designer of the Year.
• Nominee - Motorola Street Style Award 2006: Fashion category.

For more information on Jo and hansel, please let us know on Info@elephantpr.com.au or 02 8399 2988

NOM*d in Madison

2008-06-16T15:37:00.000+10:00

Ruby Smallbone on Erin McNaught in Cleo

2008-06-16T15:01:00.000+10:00

NOM*d and Obus in Sunday Magazine

2008-06-16T14:58:00.000+10:00

Its always great to get one designer on a full page, but two! Rocks our world I tells ya.

Lee Mathews in Shop Til You Drop July

2008-06-16T14:56:00.000+10:00

The July 08 issue of Shop Til You Drop is in stores now.

Is it just me or is it cold!?

2008-06-16T11:58:00.000+10:00

Jason forgot that tight green hipsters are not the best winterwear

Crikey, we have been dragging out the extra padded cat fur lined parkas from the fashion cupboard this morning. The Elephant staff have been sitting around a small heater that gives out less heat than a 15w refrigerator bulb. May start singing 'The wheels on the bus" (with actions) to keep warm. The entire office very sniffy, tissue supplies are waining and everyone seems to be on that slippery slope to Sicktown - Funkytown's evil twin. But if you think about it, its only 8 weeks till spring. So it will be no time before your sipping Mimosas and planning your Xmas escape. Are you getting sick?

JHH

Brave enough to try this?

2008-06-13T15:32:00.000+10:00

Don't care what people think? We dare you to try http://www.facestat.com/, this is Hot or Not from hell. FaceStat lets you up load images of yourself and then other people post comments and opinions on your picture. Random strangers judge your looks, intelligence, political leanings, if you are drunk or not as well as your ability to win fights with house pets. These opinions are then pasted on your face like one of those 'glue and newspaper' primary school social studies projects. Facestat explains "Within a couple hours, you will have detailed statistics about how people feel about the picture you provide. It's like market research for the individual."
I am quite certain I do not need that much information or 'research' on myself. If anyone has the moxie to take on Facestat, please let us know. We will provide a nice hot cup of bovril and a shoudler to cry on in the Elephant enclosure if need be.

JHH

New Etat Campaign in Paris

2008-06-13T12:04:00.000+10:00

I think I do not need to explain why this ad stands out...

NOM*d Spring Summer Preview

2008-06-13T11:59:00.001+10:00

For all you New Zealandphiles here is a preview of the new Spring Summer 0809 range of NOM*d. Click on the image for better look.

Etat Libre d’Orange - Perfume is dead. Long live perfume!

2008-06-13T11:06:00.000+10:00

Our sister company, Saunders&Co recently launched for Mecca the rebel french perfume brand Etat Libre d’Orange. The underlying philosophy of Etat Libre d’Orange and in fact their only rule is that imagination must have free reign. A land where perfumers are freed from censure and have found a subversive and playful territory of expression, Etat Libre d’Orange is a place where personal fantasy has the upper hand on marketing concepts.

With names (and scents) that will guarantee a double take, each perfume represents this left-of-centre ethos, with Delicious Closet Queen, Jasmine and Cigarettes, Hotel Slut, Incense and Bubblegum and Magnificent Excretions (to know what the scent is based on check out the label!)

The Etat range was launched in a saucy event at Mecca's Paddington Sydney Store and with all the slinky french maids, leather bears, berry cocktails and heady scents, most the guests slipped into the night wondering if the past two hours had all been a strange but delightfully wicked dream.

Available exclusively at Mecca Cosmetica from May 14th 2008 Stockist details 1800 007 844 and www.meccacosmetica.com.au

For further information and samples please contact Cassie Bungey or Ava Matthews at Saunders & Co PR on: (02) 8394 4600 or cassie@saundersandcopr.com.au, ava@saundersandcopr.com.au

I wanty wanty wanty!

2008-06-12T09:50:00.001+10:00

The ElephantPR office is hyperventilating after confirmation that the iPhone is FINALLY coming to Australia, through Optus, 3 and Vodafone. I have been obsessed since I snatched one out of the hand of a Neighbours actor at a function, stroking it slowly and muttering "me need this" and "my preciousssssh". For me, whose iPod has seen better days and my mobile phone spends more time searching for a network than ringing, the amalgamation of both units would be a techies dream come true. One thing though, if you are listening to music on an iPhone and it rings, are you totally deafened by the ring tone shrieking straight into your ear drum? JHH

Original Diva in Yen Magazine Issue 32

2008-06-12T08:54:00.000+10:00

Custom Made Shirting

2008-06-11T09:48:00.000+10:00

Shirting labels Nicholas Green and Zambelli have been inspired by an absence of affordable bespoke shirt tailoring for men and women, that the Ambassador Group labels have created the Custom Made label for both sexes who wish to create a truly individualistic look for themselves and their business or formal attire.

The customer can select from 70 Italian 2 ply fabrics, 3 fit styles, 4 collars shapes and 4 cuff designs. The shirt will be then created locally in Australia and available within 21 days. The clients measurements are then kept on file and can be quickly referred to when re-ordering shirting, even over the phone.

Nicholas Green / Zambelli Custom Made fills a gap in the market for beautifully made shirting for men, and in particular woman whose shirting on the market has either been too corporate or too masculine. Zambelli’s new offering makes it as easy to create a distinct look and feel for each customers sense of style and body shape

Zambelli Custom Made is available for Men and Women in their three stores in Sydney.

Nicholas Green is available for men only at Myer's city Sydney and Melbourne stores.

Shirts start at $169.95 *minimum purchase of three shirts

Bendon Offices in new RealLiving

2008-06-10T16:25:00.001+10:00

Bendon's beautiful Melbourne headquarters feature in the July issue of RealLiving. Check it out..

JHH

Cybele - Utopia SS0809: Lotus

2008-06-10T16:02:00.000+10:00

Cybele have created a stunning Spring Summer 0809 collection, Utopia. Running through the range is classical Chinese style ink and landscape prints as well as iridescent swirls of yellow, purple, midnight blue and marine blue. A strong feature of the range is the lotus detailing on bags and sleeves, which give the pieces a creatively unique finish. See pics...

JHH

Denim & Thread US PR

2008-06-10T15:49:00.000+10:00

Denim & Thread are going gangbusters in the states having been shot on Juno's Ellen Page in the LA Times Magazine, Nylon magazine as well as featuring in the menswear online bible http://www.men.style.com/. Check it out...

JHH

Chloe seen on.....Eva Mendes and Rachel Bilson

2008-06-10T12:59:00.000+10:00

During our daily global fashion media digestion, lo and behold we saw Eva Mendes and Rachel Bilson sporting pairs of Chloe Sunglasses, both of which we now have in the showroom. If you wish to get them for editorial use, just give us a tinkle on 02 8399 2988 or info@elephantpr.com.au

Runaway circus elephant wanders into garden

2008-06-10T09:08:00.000+10:00

This has nothing to do with Fassshion, but i thought it was quite funny. Apparently a circus elephant decided to pack in the three rings after a tornado, creating her own media circus after deciding to strut about a Kansas neighbourhood scaring the bejesus out of the small town residents in the American mid west state. For the full article go here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2084213/Runaway-circus-elephant-wanders-into-garden.html

Denim and Thread SS0809

2008-06-06T14:03:00.000+10:00

For SS0809 jeans label Denim and Thread shot these incrediable b+w images for their summer look book, which itself is a collectors item with the amazing stock and huge A2 size.

If you want to see one please give us a tinkle on info@elephantpr.com.au

Seen at the RAFW wrap party....James

2008-06-06T12:50:00.000+10:00

...ooh la la

New Bless'ed Are The Meek and Kuku

2008-06-06T12:29:00.000+10:00

Sock it to us Jay!

2008-06-06T12:26:00.000+10:00

http://sox-populi.blogspot.com/2007/04/jason-parlettaussie-style.html

Look whos who online!

2008-06-06T09:55:00.000+10:00

"Why Hello There"

"This is my first “Who’s Who” post, and i would like to introduce you to
one of the hottest PR guy in town. Jason Parlett works at Elephant PR in Sydney,
representing some of the coolest and freshest collections from a bunch of super
talented Aussie designers like Ruby Smallbone, Therese Rawsthorne, Hotel Bondi
Swim, Lee Mathews to name a few. He’s great on the phone, he’s great backstage,
he’s great on stage, he’s great on posing for the press (at the MAC party
paparazzi were screaming his name to get a photo), he’s great on creating
outfits (memorable are the velvet bow tie and the Cartier bell boy outfit), he’s
also a great DJ, a great entertainer… so… he’s a great guy… oh and a GREATEST
friend. Jason Parlett ROCKS!!!
http://www.elephantpr.com.au/"

To see the full piece: http://diaryofavisionaire.wordpress.com/

Gok Wan/Bendon

2008-06-06T09:21:00.001+10:00

In April we brought our Gok Wan of How To Look Good Naked to be the Bendon ambassador for the Together We Are Amazing events in Sydney and Melbourne. The events went so well and we managed to secure coverage with Sydney Morning Herald, Nova 96.9, Herald Sun, A Current Affair, OK! Magazines and a 7 minute segment on Mornings with Kerry Ann. We also teamed up with LifeStyle Channel to run a make over competition. The 30 sec spot is below.

Look who has turned 47..

2008-06-05T16:28:00.000+10:00

Happy Birthday Gary Saunders!

RAFW - Our Shows

2008-06-05T16:22:00.000+10:00

Therese Rawsthorne

Stitch Ministry

Ruby Smallbone

Lee Mathews

Hotel Bondi Swim

Just a few pics of the shows we helped our clients put on.

Summer 2008/2009

2008-06-05T16:15:00.000+10:00

Even though we are pulling on our winter bloomers the showroom is just flush with fanciful summer pieces that make us want to strip down to our trunks and frolic.

We now have summer Cybele, Hansel, NOM*d, Zambelli, Obus, Bless'ed Are The Meek, Kuku, Bendon, Stitch Ministry, Denim & Thread, Lee Mathews, Hotel Bondi Swim, Nicholas Green, Ruby Smallbone and Therese Rawsthorne.

If you would like to come and take a look give us a tinkle on 02 8399 2988

Hello To Me

2008-06-05T16:05:00.000+10:00

Elephant is blogging now and plans to blog until all its feed runs out and scratching trees fall over. We will be posting all kinds of news, views, reviews on clients and the fashion industry here and abroad. As well as news on Elephant and any bits and pieces that may take your fancies.

Give us a second to get all our birds in a row and we will blow your hair back in no time.

The Elephant PR team