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The Quintessentially Foundation & The Crown Estate’s ‘Fayre of St James’

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Frost joined 500 other Londoners, including, Hugh Grant, Leona Lewis, Gabrielle Aplin, Tamsin Egerton, Charlotte Tilbury, Lady Ella Windsor, Olivia Inge and Nick Frost for the Quintessentially Foundations and The Crown Estate’s ‘Fayre of St James’ in association with Quaglino’s. It was tons of fun and we had an amazing night. The drinks were superb and the canapés were delicious. We had our picture taken in the Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Photo Booth created by world-famous photographer Rankin and hobnobbed with the great and good of London.

Alison Nimmo and Leona Lewis

Astrid Harbord

Ben Elliot and Marie Claire Elliot

Ben Goldsmith and Jemima Jones

Charlotte Tilbury and Tamsin Egerton

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Lady Ella Windsor

Nick Frost

Natalie Coyle and Tamsin Egerton

Michael Bromley, Parisa Tarjomani, Betsy-Blue English, Charlie George

Olivia Inge and Beatrix Ong

Only the Young and Rays of Sunshine

The evening included a charity Christmas concert, with traditional Christmas carols and hymns and readings from Tamsin Egerton, Hugh Grant and Nick Frost, followed by the switching on of the Jermyn Street Christmas lights by Leona Lewis and the elegant Christmas party at Quaglino’s. Guests enjoyed sumptuous canapés and Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve cocktails, with live entertainment from X Factor hopefuls Only The Young and a Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve photobooth created by world-famous photographer Rankin. The evening raised over £200,000 for Rays of Sunshine, the UK charity committed to granting wishes to the seriously and terminally ill children between the ages of three and eighteen.

When: Thursday 27th November
Where: St James’s Church, Piccadilly and Quaglino’s, Mayfair
What they ate: American Crab Cake with Bloody Mary Dressing, Mini Lemon Meringue Pie, Wild Mushroom and Truffle Risotto
What they drank: Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Flower cocktail, Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Going for Gold cocktail, champagne

What they wore:
Roxie Nafousi wore a combination of Amanda Wakeley and Dior, whilst Alice Neylor-Leyland wore a beautiful dress by Valentino. Cheska Hull was dressed in Coast and Natalie Coyle was wearing Ted Baker and Steve Madden.

VIP Guests included: Hugh Grant, Tamsin Egerton, Leona Lewis, Gabrielle Aplin, Tamsin Egerton, Nick Frost, Charlotte Tilbury, Lady Ella Windsor, Olivia Inge, ,Ben Goldsmith, Jemima Jones, Astrid Harbord, Ben Elliot, Dylan Jones, Henry Conway, Francis Boulle, Cheska Hull, Adam Deacon, Roxie Nafousi, Preeya Kalidas, Tanya Burr, Natalie Coyle, Noah Huntley and X Factor’s Only the Young.

 

 

Myla 15th Anniversary Celebration

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WHAT:  Last night saw an intimate group of VIPs and influencers from the worlds of fashion, film, music and entertainment including Laura Whitmore, Amber Le Bon, Alek Wek and Jodie Kidd, gather together to celebrate the 15th anniversary of luxury lingerie brand, Myla.

WHEN:               Tuesday 21st October 2014, from 6.30pm – 9.30pm

 

WHERE:              House of Myla, 8-9 Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LF

 

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Hosted at the beautiful House of Myla, guests enjoyed canapés provided by renowned alkaline diet guru Natasha Corrett’s company Honestly Healthy, Johnnie Walker cocktails and a bespoke DJ set from Laura Whitmore. Continuing the evening’s ‘touch of gold’ theme, guests were invited to step inside a luxury gold photo-booth – exclusively designed by Rankin and Johnnie Walker Gold Label.  The Flower Appreciation Society was on hand to custom make floral headbands for attending guests and provided button-holes for gentlemen.

 

Throughout the evening, models were visibly showcasing Myla’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Founded 15 years ago, Myla is a leader within the Luxury lingerie market, priding itself on exquisite design, perfect fit and consistent use of luxurious materials. With a keen attention to detail and a passion for perfection, all Myla products are a truly indulgent treat of exceptional quality.

 

What they ate: 

  • Avocado, Basil, Chilli and Lime on Rye Crostini
  • Roasted Aubergine, Pomegranate and Yogurt Dressing Spoons with Edible Flowers
  • Warm Carrot & Halloumi Pattis with Spinach & Walnut Pesto Dip
  • Pea, Edamame and Blood Orange Salad with Chia Seed in Nori Cups
  • Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Cake with Tofu Icing

 

What they drank:

  • Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve ‘Flower’ cocktails
  • Pol Roger champagne
  • Asahi beer

 

VIP attendees included:

 

Alek Wek, Jodie Kidd & David Blakemore, Amber Le Bon, Laura Whitmore, Vanessa White, Kimberley Garner, Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs, Natalie Pinkham, Lucy Watson, Camilla Rutherford, Natalie Coyle, Katie Readman, Natasha Corrett, Amy Molyneaux, Olivia Inge, Ashley James, Henry Conway, Ozwald Boateng, Linzi Stoppard, Astrid Harbord, Amber Nuttall, Zoe Hobbs, Brendan Cole, Pips Taylor, Roxie Nafousi, Nikki Fox, Alistair Guy

 

 

 

Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve And Rankin Launch Search

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Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve and world-renowned photographer kick off their European-wide search at Venice Film Festival.

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Last night: 30th August 2014, celebrities from around the world gathered at the glamorous Vanity Fair Party at Venice Film Festival. The star-studded event saw iconic photographer RANKIN and JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD LABEL RESERVE join forces in the ultimate search for a new generation of rising stars.

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Present on the night were a host of glamorous, hand-selected Rising Stars from across Europe, including Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie from Great Britain who dazzled in a beautiful Vivienne Westwood dress, accessorising with black patent Christian Louboutin shoes and a David Morris diamond ring, Blanca Suarez from Spain and Marie Nasemann from Germany. All were in attendance at the Westin Europa and Regina to see an exclusive exhibition showcasing iconic RANKIN photography where, for one night only, the display celebrated legendary moments of both yesterday and today’s talent from the world of film as JOHNNIE WALKER’S European search for a rising star began. Other attendees on the night included Paolo Stella and Eleonora Carisi from Italy, Manos Gavras from Greece and Bejna Bruijning from Benelux.  The guests were welcomed with a JOHNNIE WALKER Gold Label Reserve Apple Cooler Cocktail, specially created for the event.

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The luxury, celebratory Scotch whisky and RANKIN have collaborated to create the ultimate photobooth, which is inviting aspiring and talented individuals to step inside to be in with the chance of winning a money-can’t-buy prize. The winner, selected by RANKIN, will get to share their legendary moments of celebration with the world, as they star in an online JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD LABEL RESERVE campaign in 2015. The photobooth, exclusively designed by RANKIN and unveiled on the night, will feature in a number of events across Europe as part of the six-month competition.

Throughout the evening RANKIN himself was seen eagerly stepping inside the photobooth with a host of the evening’s Rising Stars including Gwendoline Christie, offering guests exclusive advice and styling tips on how best to have their photograph taken by the booth. Attendees were seen enthusiastically uploading their ‘styled’ photo strips onto Instagram in the hopes of winning a one-on-one shoot with Rankin.

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Rankin said: “Over the years, I’ve been lucky to capture many celebrities on their rise to fame. Now, in collaboration with Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve, I’m looking for a new generation of rising stars, who embody the spirit and passion it takes to succeed, in whatever they put their mind to. Putting down the camera, I’ve designed a photobooth which is a new and different way of shooting for me. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. Through special treatments and lighting, I will capture the celebratory moments of today’s rising stars – I am really looking forward to seeing the results.”

Flying the flag for Great Britain at the star-studded celebration was Gwendoline Christie who said: “I am delighted to attend this evening’s Vanity Fair Party to support the launch of this exciting collaboration to find Europe’s next Rising Star. I feel very passionate about supporting the next generation of talent and it’s fantastic to see a project that shows such support for this.”

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The luxury photobooth will be appearing in bars, clubs and events across Great Britain from September 2014 to February 2015.

Step into the luxury photobooth designed by RANKIN and pose for four glamorous photos

  •          Upload an image of your photo strip to Instagram and hashtag with #GoldCelebration
  •          Johnnie Walker will then be in touch with a link to enter. Once the online form is completed you will be entered automatically into the competition
  •          Share the image and ask your friends to like it
  •          The five images with the most likes on the closing date will be shortlisted as a Rising Star and asked a series of secret questions on their achievements
  •          Rankin and his team will take these answers, along with the picture entry to select the final winner
  •          The competition opens on 30th August 2014 and ends on 15th February 2015

Visit www.johnniewalker.com for more information.

JOHNNIE WALKER® GOLD LABEL RESERVE™ is an indulgent, luxurious and multi-layered blend with a smooth balance of sweet fruits and creaminess that evolves into deeper honeyed tones before finishing in lingering waves of wood, fruit and light, sweet West-coast smoke.When John Walker first established the family business in 1820 he began a lineage of blending expertise that continues unbroken to this day. Carefully honed skills have been handed down from generation to generation, with the result that today’s JOHNNIE WALKER® GOLD LABEL RESERVE™ is testament to almost two centuries of blending excellence.JOHNNIE WALKER® GOLD LABEL RESERVE™ has been personally crafted by the JOHNNIE WALKER® Master Blender as a celebration of his art. He has handpicked prized casks from selected reserves – each matured to perfection – to create a bold blend of intense flavours which is every bit as luxurious and indulgent as its name suggests.

 

 

Celebrities Take It All Off For BBC Children In Need

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Along with a host of internationally renowned celebrities, BBC Children in Need has launched this year’s BearFaced Day. Together, they are asking women across the UK to join them in going BearFaced for BBC Children in Need on Friday 8th November, the campaign simply asks for women to spend a day without makeup and pop on a Post Office Pawprint instead.
The stellar line-up includes TV favourites Laura Whitmore, Arlene Philips and Alex Jones, outstanding actress Sheridan Smith, sensational singer Kimberley Walsh, model and actress Suki Waterhouse and talented artist Jo Wood. All have gone BearFaced in a make-up free photo-shoot by world renowned photographer, Rankin, to encourage women across the UK to unite to do the same.

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Laura Whitmore said: “Join me and hundreds of other women, who are going BearFaced, let’s raise lots of money for children all over the UK, who need your help.”

Kimberley Walsh said: “BBC Children in Need’s BearFaced Day campaign is such a brilliant way to raise money; will you be joining me this Friday 8th November?”

 

Sheridan Smith said: “Pop a Pudsey Pawprint on instead of your makeup this Friday 8th November to help make a difference to young lives across the UK; every penny raised really will help!”

 

Alex Jones said: “There are so many children and young people across the UK who need our help, so how could I say no to the BBC Children in Need BearFaced campaign? Join me and hundreds of other women going Bearfaced November 8th.”

 

Arlene Philips said: “Come on ladies, join me in going BearFaced on Friday 8th November to help raise lots of money for BBC Children in Need.”

 

Jo Wood said: “I’m so excited to be taking part in BBC Children in Need’s BearFaced campaign this year! I hope that women across the UK will leave the make up at home for the day to help change the lives of children who really do need our help!”

 

Going BearFaced is a simple way to raise money for BBC Children in Need. Women can either participate alone or set up a Bearfaced team with friends, family and colleagues to make the day more fun.

 

The Pawprints as seen on the BearFaced lineup are available now at Post Offices across the UK.  Women are encouraged to swap their makeup for a Post Office Pawprint to help make a difference to young lives.

 

Find out more at bbc.co.uk/pudsey and prepare a sponsorship page at mydonate.bt.com/events/gobearfaced.

 

Will you be going Barefaced?

Heidi Klum and Louise Redknapp Bare All.

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BBC Children in Need is excited to launch its first ever ‘BearFaced Day’ campaign on Friday November 9th, which encourages women across the UK to go without make up to help raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

A host of sensational celebrities have gone ‘BearFaced’ in support of the campaign by taking part in a make-up free photo shoot by top photographer Rankin. Celebrities include model and television personality Heidi Klum, media personality Louise Redknapp and TV presenters Caroline Flack.

Heidi Klum

“I am so proud to be taking part in this year’s BBC Children in Need BearFaced campaign. Having worked in the fashion industry for a number of years, I am a firm believer of encouraging women’s empowerment, and what a better way to do so than supporting such a fantastic charity.”

Caroline Flack

“I was honoured to be asked to get involved in supporting BBC Children In Need’s BearFaced campaign. While I was initially apprehensive to bare all at the shoot it was a great experience. I hope everyone digs deep this year to support this incredible charity.”

 

Top photographer Rankin has shot a number of celebrities for the campaign showing their support by being shot without make-up.

 

– Heidi Klum, Caroline Flack and Louise Redknapp are supporting the BBC Children in Need BearFaced Day campaign on Friday 9th November. Encourage your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you via BT My Donate, or pick ‘BearFaced’ as the event across most other digital sponsorship sites – https://mydonate.bt.com/events/bearfaced. Every penny raised will go on to help change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

 

Celebrities Get Lippy For ActionAid

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JOANNA LUMLEY, KATHY BURKE, SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR, BEVERLEY KNIGHT, ANNIE MAC AND MIRANDA RICHARDSON GET LIPPY FOR ACTIONAID

Celebrities mark the 100th anniversary of INTERNATIONAL WOMENS’ DAY on MARCH 8th 2011 by letting rip on women’s rights for the launch of ActionAid’s GET LIPPY campaign.

Celebrated photographer Rankin and anti-poverty charity ActionAid have joined forces to highlight the inequalities faced by millions of women across the world.

Together they asked six high-profile women to be photographed in support of women in developing countries who are speaking up to claim their rights and improve their lives – to GET LIPPY for women living in poverty.

March 8th is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.

For millions, it is the time to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements women have made since the first International Women’s Day when people marched across Europe for a woman’s right to vote, work and hold public office.

For ActionAid, International Women’s Day is also a time to shine a spotlight on the struggles women face now in the developing world and to build solidarity to tackle the urgent challenges ahead. ActionAid campaigns for a world where women and men, girls and boys, have equally good chances in life, free from want and free from fear.

Getting Lippy…. ActionAid asked the celebrities to send a message of support to the millions of women in the developing world who are struggling everyday to improve their lives.

Since ActionAid believes that more unites women than divides them, the charity also asked the celebrities to say what they thought was the best and worst thing about being a woman today.

JOANNA LUMLEY said: “I have travelled in all kinds of countries so I know some of the terrible disadvantages women have been struggling under and continue to struggle under all across the world. I want them to know that we are going to help, we are there for you.”

On what the best and worst thing about being a woman is “It’s obvious what women are best at. Multi-tasking, we are genetically able to multi-task – men can’t do that. What’s worst? The way we have been discriminated against in all religions and in all societies throughout all time. It’s incredible to think it’s not even 100 years since women got the vote in this country – bad.”

The British public can also GET LIPPY and send their messages to: www.actionaid.org.uk/iwd

Facts and statistics
1. One in three women will experience violence at some point in their lives.
2. An estimated 5,000 women worldwide are murdered each year in what are referred to as ‘honour killings’.
3. At least three quarters of civilians killed in war are women and children.
4. In Afghanistan, 80 per cent of women experience domestic violence.
5. More than 200,000 cases of rape have been documented in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
6. Nearly half of all sexual assaults worldwide are against girls under 15.
7. Over two out of three people living in extreme poverty are women.
8. Women make up 70% – 80% of the world’s poor, illiterate and refugee populations
9. Sexual and domestic violence persist, despite some major advances in legislation.
10. In many parts of the world women aren’t allowed to own property or keep money they earn.
11. More girls than boys are denied an education.
12. While we have some prominent women heads of state, men still have a monopoly on decision-making — from village councils to national government and disaster response committees — so policies tend to ignore women’s needs.

Rankin takes on Lady Gaga for THT {Art & Charity}

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Rankin’s take on Lady Gaga’s meat fashion raises funds for THT

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‘Tuulilicious’ by Rankin

Acclaimed photographer Rankin offers his unique take on the ‘food as fashion’ craze sparked by Lady Gaga, with a quirky photograph of his wife Tuuli that will be auctioned off for HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT).

Just as Gaga grabbed headlines worldwide with a dress made entirely from meat, Rankin shows Tuuli brandishing a knife and fork, naked save for a French-trimmed rack of lamb worn as a crown. The image, entitled ‘Tuulilicious’, will be one of the lots on offer at THT’s annual Lighthouse Gala Auction (21 March, 2011) to raise money for people living with and affected by HIV.

Rankin said: “Terrence Higgins Trust does incredible and vital work in the prevention of HIV. It’s such an important cause, and one that my wife and I are very happy to have been able to contribute to with this photograph.”

Debbie Holmes, Director of Fundraising at Terrence Higgins Trust, said: “Rankin is a long-time supporter of THT, and we’re incredibly grateful to him – and of course his wife – for donating this gorgeous image for our auction next year. Rankin’s work is always highly collectible, and this image is no exception. With such valued help from our supporters, we hope the auction will be our best event to date.”

Now in its sixteenth year, the auction at Christie’s will see a fantastic array of luxury items, bespoke packages and ‘money can’t buy’ experiences snapped up by eager bidders. Last year’s auction raised over £292,000 for THT.