Maverick designer Louis Vuitton has confirmed its decision to partner with renowned perfumer Jacques Cavalier-Belletrud (behind the likes of Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Opium pour Homme and more recently, Stella McCartney L.I.L.Y) to work on a new fragrance.
It is worthy of note that Louis Vuitton marketed three fragrances in the 1920s-1930s but later discontinued it.
According to Cavallier-Belletrud who began work on 3rd January, "Joining Louis Vuitton is an honour and a pleasure, It is a unique and particularly exciting adventure, all the more so as I share the Maison's values: respect for expertise, craftsmanship and the choice of the finest materials. The Maison's Heritage is also an inexhaustible source of inspiration."
The fragrance will be distributed exclusively via Louis Vuitton boutiques.
UK'S BIGGEST RESTAURANT ATTRACTS 60, 000 DINERS WITHIN ONE MONTH
Acclaimed as UK's biggest restaurant, about 60, 000 diners stormed Za Za Bazaar restaurant during December 2011 (equivalent to the entire population of a city the size of Torquay, the native population of Venice – or one in ten people living in Bristol).
The bristol-based brand which has provided employment for about 130 people hopes to looking to employ an additional 30 roll out 1,000 jobs over the next 18 months to employees, including waiting staff, receptionists and section heads.
According to Bristol Executive Chef, Vinay Reddy, "Adventure and live cooking are at the heart of the restaurant concept, which sets cuisine from India, China, Japan, the Far East, South America and Europe against vivid backdrops, reflecting the cultures from which it originates. We are totally uncompromising in employing the best chefs and investing in the freshest, highest quality ingredients. "We have been delighted by the early success of our new brand, which has broken all our targets. People have tried our food, liked it and brought their friends and families – and Za Za Bazaar is a great place for big parties and celebrations. Now we plan the roll out of our concept across the UK. Originality and quality will be the hallmarks of our new venues. We will spend in the region of £2 – £3million on each restaurant, creating 120 – 150 jobs at each.". He concluded.
Wow! Looking forward to visiting Za Za Bazaar someday and see things for myself. One thing that fascinates me about this is the employment it has generated and still about to. A big weldone to the team.
OBAFEMI MARTINS TO EXPEND MILLIONS ON CHARITY
Rubin Kazan striker Obafemi Martins has revealed his intentions to help alleviate the poverty in his country.
Obagoal as fondly called through his Obafemi Martins Foundation which is dedicated to the memory of his deceased mother and brother has bugetted over 400 million Naira (over $2.5 million) on the project.
Obagoal during the recent holidays paid a visit to a motherless children's home in Lagos, where he donated food items to the 100 inmates.
"Nigerians deserve to live a better life, but the government alone cannot do everything. It is left for organisations and individuals who are in a position to also help those in need." He offered.
THE SEARCH FOR MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN NIGERIA 2012
The Search is on for the most beautiful girl in Nigeria 2012. Now in its 25th year, the annual beauty pageant which is being put together by Silverbirdgroup is enjoining good looking, confident, intelligent Nigerian ladies between the age of 18-25 and with a minimum of a Secondary School certificate to take a shot at the pageant.
The outright winner will take home 3 million, a brand new car, represent Nigeria at the 2012 Miss World beauty pageant and also become an ambassador of beauty within and outside the country.
While the first runner up gets 1 Million naira, gifts and an ample chance to represent Nigeria at the 2012 Miss Universe Beauty pageant, the second runner up takes 1 Million naira, gifts and a chance to represent Nigeria at the 2012 Miss Tourism International Pageant.
Forms are available at the following designated areas for N5,000 only
Lagos
Silverbird Communications, 17A T.O.S Benson Avenue, Sabo Yaba, Lagos.
Silverbird Television: No 1 Rhythm Avenue, Lekki Beach, Lagos .
Always Occassions at the E-center, 11 Tos Benson Venue, Sabo Yaba, Lagos.
Occassions and Events: 2nd floor, Silverbird Galleria, 133 Ahmadu
Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Abuja
Rhythm 94.7fm, Plot 1161, Memorial Drive beside Shehu Musa Yar’ Adua
Centre, Central Business District, Abuja.
Port Harcourt
Rhythm 93.7fm, 10 forces Avenue, Old G.R.A, Port Harcourt.
Benin
12 Ogbegie Street, Ugbowo, Benin city.
ACTRESS OGE OKOYE DONATES TO CHARITY HOMES
Oge Okoye |
Oge Okoye with the children |
About a week ago, news permeated the blogsphere (including LV) that tall and beautiful Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye shaved her hair in a new flick, incase you are still doubting if the lady in the picture above is the same Oge you used to know in movies, well she is and she is obviously rocking the look.
This new year, Oge thought it a marvelous idea to take some time out of her busy schedule to visit and donate to the less privileged, the charity homes she went to are; So Said Charity Home Okota, Heritage Orphanage in Anthony and SOS Isolo.
In her words, “I feel so honoured spending time with those wonderful children who have a great future ahead of them. Some of them would become actresses like me, doctors, lawyers and all. Its just a way of appreciating God who has been so faithful to me”. She affirmed.
More grease to your palms Oge!!
OMOTOLA BECOMES AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR
Ace Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has added a another beautiful feather to her cap. The beautiful mother of four has just been made one of the ambassadors for Amnesty International.
Amnesty International is a global movement involving over 3 million supporters, members and activists in more than 150 countries and territories with the intent of campaiging against the abuse of human rights.
Omotola who commands a huge fan base across Africa and the Caribbean launched Amnesty International’s maternal mortality campaign in Sierra Leone and supports campaign for freedom of expression.
JMARTINS QUITS BACHERLORHOOD
YAKUBU AIYEGBENU EMERGES WORLD PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Yakubu Aiyegbeni |
Nigerians, especially football lovers would never forget the name Yakubu Aiyegbeni, not even with his unforgiveable performance in the last world cup hosted by South Africa which saw his country Nigeria losing out of the game but rather than allow the setback to weigh him down, the 29 year old striker warmed his way back into the hearts of many.
Needless to say the Blackburn Rover has in the last few months been putting up spectacular performances, dispensing goals at any slightest opportunity.
His recent achievement is leading his Rovers club to a memorable 3-2 victory (against Manchester United) to end 2011.
The sky is just the stepping stone for Aiyegbeni who has just emerged goal.com‘s 137th World Player of the Week. We wish him the best of luck this new year.
PICTURE OF THE DAY: KAFFY's BABY
UAE FINES DIEGO MARADONA
Diego Maradona |
1986 World Cup winner, Diego Maradonna has been fined $2,450 on 29th December 2011 by the United Arab Emirates for verbally abusing Al Ain coach, Cosmin Olaroiu.
The Argentine said the coach and his staff celebrated the winning goal in an unprofessional manner, saying he was rude and didn’t deserve credit for its early season success. Though, the Romanian coach referred to Maradona has a person who doesn’t have a clear mind (drawing clues from his history of drug and alcohol abuse), he hasn’t been sanctioned.
Since he arrived Dubai, Maradona has repeatedly criticized referees who he claims were biased against his club.
Carlo Nohra, Chief Executive, Al Ain said his sanction was justified and his actions would no longer be tolerated in the league.
Source: Punch