LONDON, 14th June 2010: The battle of the beauties is bigger than ever as fashion’s fiercest competition, Britain’s Next Top Model, makes its long awaited return, exclusively on LIVING this July. With a new host at the helm in the shape of international modelling icon Elle Macpherson, the fourteen part series promises more glamour, more drama, and more rivalry than ever before.

Casting their critical eye over the contestant’s progress, and making and breaking dreams along the way, are a fresh panel of judges, headed up by Elle, who together contribute a wealth of knowledge and experience – acclaimed designer Julien MacDonald, the Stylist of the Year 2009 Grace Woodward and leading male model Charley Speed.

Elle’s appointment as Presenter, Judge and executive producer sees the girls mentored by the biggest in the business. An inspirational figure, Elle has made her mark on both sides of the camera lens – her cover shoots for Sports Illustrated proved legendary and saw her enviably dubbed ‘The Body’, while she has since accrued a prolific business portfolio, which includes international lingerie brand Elle Macpherson Intimates.

With a lucrative contract with agency giant Models 1 up for grabs, 25 determined and driven models in the making line up to prove they are fashion’s next big thing. But before the camera has even flashed, a surprise awaits when Elle delivers the bombshell that only 13 will make it through the Fashion Academy and into the house.

For the lucky ladies that seal their place in the line up, a flurry of challenging photo shoots and big name mentors await, not to mention a weekly obstacle they must overcome to avoid an early exit – the dreaded elimination, which sees everything from their style to their savvy fall under scrutiny.

With the style bar firmly raised, series six sees the hopefuls shipped off to an array of exotic and picture perfect locations, including Spain and Norway, to flaunt their photographic potential. Throughout their journey, they will be surrounded by top stylists, including a hair and make up team from Daniel Galvin. Photo shoots to look out for include a St Trinians inspired session, a naked chocolate theme, a Beat Bullying campaign, and a WASPS shoot for renowned photographer Terry O’Neill.

Aside from the deal with Models 1, Elle’s winning girl also earns a fabulous cover shoot with monthly magazine Company and a contract with Revlon – previous series victors have gone onto to model throughout the world at Fashion Week Events, as well as becoming the faces of commercial brands that include Sony and Swatch.

On her new role, Elle said “I am really enthusiastic and motivated to work with the team of Britain’s Next Top Model to create an authentic and exciting programme, both for the contestants and the viewers at home. We are looking forward to finding the face that can represent the next generation.”

The girls are poised for a fight to the finish, but who can combine catwalk appeal with editorial flare to gain the biggest accolade in fashion? Elle’s search for Britain’s Next Top Model is about to get underway, as the series returns exclusive to LIVING, from this July…

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LONDON, 24th March 2010; The UK’s biggest charity Cancer Research UK and brands-for-less retailers TK Maxx and HomeSense have teamed up with online auction site eBay for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to bid for a piece of celebrity history.

Sharon Osbourne, Duffy, David Walliams, Tyra Banks, Nicky Hilton, Rupert Grint, Leighton Meester and the Duchess of York are just some of the celebrities that have parted with their prized possessions for Give Up Clothes For Good – a campaign to help raise valuable funds for life-saving research into childhood cancers.

Fans keen to purchase their favourite celebrity items will have the chance to bid on clothing including designer handbags, coats, dresses, signed trainers and t-shirts such as Sharon Osbourne’s Burberry coat, David Walliams’ Tom Ford suit and the Duchess of York’s Issa dress. The auction will go live for a week on Thursday 25th March at 9am – closing on Thursday 1st April at 3pm at www.tkmaxx.com/ebay

Sharon Osbourne, international celebrity and judge of America’s Got Talent says: “I’ve donated my favourite Burberry coat for the Give Up Clothes for Good campaign. I know that donating it will help to raise money for an amazing cause – beating childhood cancer. I really hope the general public gets behind this campaign as it’s such a simple thing to do. It won’t cost them a thing, they’ll be clutter-free and helping raise money for a good cause at the same time.”

David Walliams, comedian and star of Little Britain says: “I’ve donated my favourite Tom Ford suit to the campaign. It’s dark grey and I’ve looked outrageously smart in it in the past. While I would have loved to keep it, I know it will be raising money for an important cause. Cancer is such a horrible disease at any age, let alone when you’re a child, so we need to do everything we can to help fund more research. Please take part in this campaign and help save more lives.”

Duffy, multi-award winning singer says: “I wore this on stage when I performed at the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, August 2008. I have really happy memories of the event because the summer heat heightened the crowd’s spirit and the atmosphere was just amazing. I’m donating it in support of the Give Up Clothes for Good campaign to raise awareness and funds for this fantastic cause.”

Launched in 2004, the bi-annual campaign Give Up Clothes for Good is not only for celebrity donations but organisers are urging the general public to rummage through their wardrobes and cupboards to join the fundraising by dropping in unwanted quality clothing and households goods to any TK Maxx or HomeSense store between 5th-25th April. The campaign in 2008 raised £3.2 million to help beat childhood cancer and this year aims to raise over £6 million for groundbreaking research.

Special free donation bags will be available in TK Maxx and HomeSense stores at the end March however all bags are welcome from bin bags to supersize carrier bags. Each filled bag could be worth up to £30. For details on how to get involved check out the TK Maxx website

LONDON, Thursday 18th March 2010: The UK’s biggest charity Cancer Research UK has partnered with brands-for-less retailers TK Maxx and HomeSense for a fourth year to launch the UK’s longest running charity collection partnership to raise valuable funds for the treatment and cure of childhood cancers.

Launched in 2004 and referred to previously as GiveGet, the 2010 campaign is called Give Up Clothes for Good and is calling upon the nation to strip their wardrobes bare for the biggest clothing and homeware collection ever. Supported by celebrities and shoppers across the country, the campaign has already raised a staggering £3.2 million worth of donations to help beat children’s cancer and aims to raise over £6 million for groundbreaking research by the end of 2010.

Give up Clothes for Good runs from 5th-25th April with special donation bags available free in TK Maxx and HomeSense stores from late March. However, all bags are welcome – from bin bags to supersize carrier bags.

So hang on to unwanted gifts, strip your wardrobes as bare as you dare and drop in your unwanted, quality clothing and household items to any TK Maxx or HomeSense store between 5th and 25th April. Each bag donated could be worth up to £30. For more details on how to support the campaign, please visit www.tkmaxx.com.

For media information please contact: Taylor Herring PR 0208 206 5151

LONDON; 8th February 2009: UK streets battle it out to be crowned Britain’s Best Street in the Google Street View Awards.

Google have today announced the launch of the Google Street View Awards, a celebration of Britain’s best-loved streets as voted for by the public in a nationwide poll.

The awards, for Britain’s Most Picturesque Street, Best Foodie Street and Best Fashion Street, have been created in anticipation of further imagery being added to Google’s revolutionary Street View tool, which currently allows users to view and navigate 360 degree street-level imagery in 25 British towns, including many of those nominated for the Street View Awards. Later this year, Street View will be rolled out to cover additional streets from around the UK.

Shortlisted nominations for each of the award categories have been compiled by a panel of experts from the worlds of food, fashion and travel including VisitBritain, TV personalities Julia Bradbury (Countryfile), Jeff Banks (The Clothes Show) and Brix Smith Start (Gok’s Fashion Fix), leading journalists Jo Elvin (Editor, Glamour) and Nicholas Lander (Restaurant Correspondent, Financial Times) and authors David Else (Editor of The Lonely Planet Guide to Great Britain) and Richard Harden (Co-Editor, Harden’s Restaurant Guide). The experts were asked to nominate streets that fulfilled a pre-set criteria for each category. Their nominated streets highlight a series of British treasures ranging from famous tourist attractions such as London’s King’s Road, Royal Crescent in Bath and The Shambles in York to hidden avenues and courtyards such as Gold Hill in Shaftesbury and Pen Cei in Aberaeron, Wales.

Voting opens from today, and closes on Sunday 28th February. The winners will be announced in March. To vote, go to www.maps.google.co.uk/beststreets

Britain’s Best Foodie Street

The winning street should offer a unique mix of mouth-watering options which could include fine dining, cafés, market stalls and delicatessens, all covering a diverse mix of food types and price points.

1. Wilmslow Road, Manchester

2. Hope Street, Liverpool

3. South Embankment, Dartmouth

4. Whiteladies Road, Bristol

5. Charlotte Street, London

6. Stockbridge High Street, Hampshire

7. Call Lane, Leeds

8. Fossgate, York

9. High Street, Southwold, Suffolk

10. High Street, Cley next the Sea, Norfolk

11. Broad Street, Birmingham

12. Belgrave Road, Leicester

13. Byres Road, Glasgow

14. The Shore, Edinburgh

15. Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle

16. Haven Hill, Craster

17. Cross Street, Abergavenny

18. High Street, Conwy

19. Botanic Avenue, Belfast

20. Howard Street, Belfast

Richard Harden, Co-Editor of Harden’s Restaurant Guides said: “It’s great to have an award that stresses the variety of attractions you can find on the foodie front, across the the UK. The nominations are so multi-various though, that the final verdict is certainly going to be a tricky one.”

 Britain’s Best Fashion Street

The winning street should offer an eclectic mix of boutique and high street, designer and high street for all clothing tastes and ages. The winning street should satisfy both bargain-hunters and label-lovers.

 1. Mathew Street, Liverpool

2. New Cathedral Street, Manchester

3. Milsom Street, Bath

4. Regent Street, Clifton Village, Bristol

5. Kings Road, London

6. Westbourne Grove, London

7. Stonegate, York

8. Briggate, Leeds

9. Rose Crescent, Cambridge

10. Gentleman’s Walk, Norwich

11. Corporation Street, Birmingham

12. Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham

13. Ruthven Lane, Glasgow

14. Buchanan Street, Glasgow

15. Northumberland Street, Newcastle

16. High Bridge Street, Newcastle

17. Queen’s Street, Cardiff

18. St Mary’s Street, Cardiff

19. Victoria Street, Belfast

20. Lisburn Road, Belfast

Fashion designer Jeff Banks commented: “The final shortlist for Britain’s Best Fashion Street is a testament to the strength and diversity of the UK’s high streets. From the exclusive stores across London to the hip independent boutiques in Bristol’s Clifton Village Britain boasts an outstanding range of shops to suit all tastes and budgets.”

Britain’s Most Picturesque Street

The winning street should be uniquely British and visually charming. It could be vibrant, full of character, diverse, walker-friendly or architecturally interesting.

1. Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset

2. Royal Crescent, Bath

3. Chipping Campden High Street, Gloucestershire

4. Brunswick Square, Brighton and Hove

5. The Shambles, York

6. Grey Street, Newcastle

7. Pen Cei, Aberaeron

8. Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull

9. New College Lane, Oxford

10. Broad Street, Ludlow

David Else, Lead Author of The Lonely Planet Guide to Great Britain, said: “As the lead author of the Lonely Planet Guide to Great Britain, I’ve travelled the length and breadth of the country, and seen many of these streets firsthand. The final shortlist reflects the wonderful variety of architecture in Britain, and I hope people have as much fun voting for their favourites as I had visiting them.”

The winning three streets will be crowned “Britain’s Best Street 2010” in each relevant category. Google will work with the winning streets to create a bespoke Google Street View tour, created to highlight the key retailers and points of interest, allowing the world to find out more about the nation’s final choices.

Competition is expected to be fierce as streets from all over Britain battle it out for the coveted awards. Is London’s Kings Road the undisputed home of fashion or will it be upstaged by Manchester’s trendy New Cathedral Street? Will Leeds’ food emporium, Call Lane, be crowned the most mouth-watering, with its diverse range of eateries, or will the nation’s love of curry challenge it with Birmingham’s Broad Street?

Sandie Dawe, Chief Executive, VisitBritain said: “We are really pleased to be involved in this exciting project which will honour streets across the UK and help raise the profile of Britain internationally in an innovative way. The campaign received high levels of participation from overseas which raises the level of engagement with Britain.”

Ed Parsons, Geospatial Technologist for Google said: “We want to celebrate the beauty and culture of Britain and are really excited about the first ever Google Street View Awards. The awards will showcase some of Britain’s Best Streets across the UK and we hope people will get involved and vote online for their favourite.”

Global Style Icon and Entrepreneur Elle Macpherson To Lead The Search For Britain’s Next Top Model

LONDON, Monday 1st February 2010: Series 6 of Britain’s biggest modelling show returns with a stunning makeover, exclusive to LIVING.

One of the world’s most iconic fashion superstars, Elle Macpherson, is today confirmed as the new host of LIVING’s Britain’s Next Top Model, the UK’s ultimate search to find the next big name in fashion.

Elle is one of the most applauded and respected names in the fashion industry, and, as a successful businesswoman, spearheads a multi-million pound commercial enterprise, which has developed a lingerie line and a collection of body products. She is also Global Spokeswoman for Revlon Cosmetics. This exciting union between the Elle Macpherson brand and Britain’s most talked about fashion entertainment show, is guaranteed to raise the bar to an ultra-glamorous new level. In a move that will ensure the show benefits from the full range of Elle’s skills, she will also be Executive Producer of the programme.

As a consummate style, beauty and modelling professional, Elle’s unrivalled and enduring expertise makes her a natural choice to take charge of the show, which returns to LIVING in summer 2010. Her wisdom and knowledge of the entertainment, fashion and business industries is testament to a hugely successful career that has spanned over three decades. Elle’s intention is to inspire and mentor an ambitious group of modelling hopefuls looking to get their big break in the modelling industry.

A creative entrepreneur, Elle has achieved international success with an enviable business portfolio that includes Elle Macpherson Intimates, a luxurious line of lingerie that launched in 1990 and has since gone onto become a best selling lingerie line in Great Britain, Australia and continues to expand into a further eleven countries by the end of 2010. The brand is currently stocked in 337 UK outlets alone, including Harrods, House of Fraser, Selfridges, Liberty and Harvey Nichols. She has also created a range of body skin care products aptly named The Body, and currently acts as spokesperson for Revlon cosmetics and Invisible Zinc Suncare.

After being accepted into law school in Australia, Elle diverted her ambition to be lawyer when at seventeen years old she began her modelling career. After signing with the prestigious New York-based Click Models and moving on later to Ford Models, she was hailed as one of a new generation of “supermodels” and dominated both magazines and headlines across the globe alongside fellow fashion legends Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington. During her illustrious modelling career, Elle has graced the covers of Time, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Tatler and of course Elle magazine. In addition, she set a record six front cover appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues, which first earned her the title of “The Body”. She is now signed to Fortitude Models in LA.

On her new role, Elle said “I am really enthusiastic and motivated to work with the team of Britain’s Next Top Model to create an authentic and exciting programme, both for the contestants and the viewers at home. We are looking forward to finding the face that can represent the next generation.”

Claudia Rosencrantz, Director of Television at Virgin Media TV said, “Wow! The instant you meet Elle, you understand what puts her in the superleague of supermodels. She has a unique combination of stunning beauty, compelling screen presence and razor-sharp business instincts, which will make her an inspiration for Britain’s aspiring Next Top Models. I’m thrilled to have her on LIVING.”

More glamorous and feisty than ever before, the series pitches 25 aspiring fashion beauties against one another in a compelling combination of glamorous photo shoots and gruelling challenges, with catfights on the catwalk guaranteed from the off. Each week, Elle and her team of judges will eliminate one contestant in their quest to uncover a new cover star, with the winner scooping the ultimate prize package – a contract with agents Models 1 and a cover spread with monthly glossy Company.

Press Contact: Justin Jeffreys or Eleanor Lacey at Taylor Herring on: 020 8206 5151

Give your little princesses some sparkle this Christmas with the new Darcey Bussell range which is available now from www.darceybusselldirect.com

International ballerina Darcey Bussell is giving kids the opportunity to step into her shoes by wearing her exclusive new children’s clothing range. The collection includes a fantastic selection of tutus, dancewear, accessories and shoes.

“I’ve enjoyed working on the collection… I’m thrilled to put my name to this fabulous range of dancewear!” Darcey Bussell, CBE

Darcey Bussell’s collection is available exclusively to the website: www.darceybusselldirect.com

International Dance Supplies (IDS) has exclusive rights to Darcey Bussell Direct and is the sole supplier of the Darcey Bussell Range. IDS is the UK’s largest wholesale dancewear supplier servicing over 12,000 dance teachers and dance shops with quality dancewear, dance shoes, tights, leotards and costumes as well as accessories and stage props.

For more information on the collection, interviews with Darcey and images please contact Taylor Herring PR 0208 206 5151.

Peaches Geldof has been officially unveiled as the face of ‘Miss Ultimo’, the funky new lingerie brand from Ultimo, which is available from Debenhams stores and online at www.missultimo.com now.

The campaign features Peaches looking amazing in a kooky 50’s-style shoot, promoting the brand’s very first collection. The photographs portray Peaches as a cheeky 50’s pin-up girl, sipping on milkshakes and nibbling on cupcakes in a retro American diner.

The new Miss Ultimo range is already a hot favourite with Peaches; “Working with Ultimo was fun and exciting – they’re the number one lingerie brand in Britain so to be asked to be the face of their new range was very flattering.

“Miss Ultimo is young and fun, with just the right amount of sexiness and stylishness. I love the “sailor” set and the fit is perfect. Ultimo is a great brand who have come up trumps again with this collection.”

Ultimo creator, Michelle Mone commented on the new campaign: “Peaches was the perfect choice for this campaign. She’s young, edgy and has lashings of style – we couldn’t be more delighted with the shoot, she was a total professional and every inch the glam 50’s pin-up girl.

“Miss Ultimo is the perfect ‘look-at-me’ lingerie range; it’s packed with pretty frilled hems, lace detailing and the season’s hottest looks. Anyone who loves fashion and loves lingerie will adore Miss Ultimo. It’s the perfect mix of girly and rock chick, and the fit is incredible.”

The Miss Ultimo range is full of colourful prints, sassy detailing and super-luxe fabrics and has been designed by Michelle Mone and her 16 year-old daughter, Rebecca. The range hits shops this week and is available from £8.00 at Debenhams stores nationwide and online at www.missultimo.com .

The new range will also feature a unique bra cup design: the silhouette of a shapely Miss Ultimo girl sculpted into the inside of every bra cup. Providing a unique way to give both comfort and support, each part of the Miss Ultimo girl provides a precise effect creating a lingerie solution like no other.

Press Contact: emma.wright@taylorherring.com

Lifting the lid on life in the cutthroat New York publishing world, Running in Heels provides the definitive insight into the egos and exploits behind the world’s most recognizable monthly magazine, Marie Claire.

A dream job for many, but underneath the glamour and kudos is a cruel reality of gruelling schedules and never ending deadlines – the fashion frenzy begins on The Style Network from Tuesday 7th April at 10pm. The eight-part documentary, an exclusive to The Style Network, will focus on the individuals who sacrifice everything to keep the glossy in super slick shape.

From the feisty British editor-in-chief, Joanna Coles, dubbed the ‘Simon Cowell of fashion’ and one of the most influential figures in the industry, with an effortless flare for juggling her demanding profession with motherhood, through to the three eager to impress interns desperate for a big break, witness dramas unfold and conflicts emerge as they balance 24/7 jobs with hectic social calendars.

For further information, please contact Cheryl.goddard@taylorherring.com

TK Maxx has hired Taylor Herring  to promote the sale of official Red Nose Day t-shirts, designed by Stella McCartney. The agency,which won a competitive five way pitch for the account, has been tasked with devising a regional campaign across 214 stores in the UK.

The T-shirts feature iconic portraits of The Beatles by Linda McCartney, Morecambe & Wise by David Bailey and a cute bunny by Mary McCartney.

As part of the campaign the agency will be giving iconic statues across the UK a Red Nose Day makeover – and using this as a vehicle to raise awareness of the new range.

The Red Nose Day campaign runs from 29 January to 13 March 2009. K Maxx has partnered with Comic Relief for the third year running as the exclusive Red Nose Day t-shirt retailer. In 2007 TK Maxx raised £2m for Comic Relief through t-shirt sales and staff fundraising. For more information www.tkmaxx.com.

Press Contact: louisa.bradshaw@taylorherring.com