DAVID BECKHAM, LANA DEL REY & JOEL KINNAMAN FOR H&M

The Celebrity Faces of H&M

A few exciting new updates from our friends at H&M!  As we all know already, Lana Del Rey is the chosen Face for the Fashion Retailer's Fall 2012 Collection for Women. An amazing Commercial featuring new Track Blue Velvet, directed by Johan Renck, is set to premiere Wednesday, September 19, 2012 on hm.com.  In this Campaign, Del Rey wears key pieces from the Collection, including a pink Angora Sweater, patterned Leggings, a Tweed Biker Jacket and a form-fitting Tweed Dress with leather Details. 

For their Men's Collection none other than a Toronto-bound Joel Kinnaman will be fronting the Collection.  The Swedish Actor stars in Sony Pictures' RoboCop, set to film next month in the City, pairing with Director Jonas Åkerlund on a Commercial for H&M, set to premiere Friday, October 5, 2012 on hm.com.  Kinnaman says, "H&M makes it easy for a guy to look great every single day and create a personal style. Their men’s Collection always gives me a choice of how I want to dress, whether it is sharp in a Suit and Polo-Neck, or more relaxed in Jeans and a Tweed Jacket. That’s why I’m so happy to be the face of H&M this season".  The Retailer also currently is using another Face currently in Toronto, Bill Skarsgård, in-town filming Hemlock Grove.

And what better way to celebrate the massively-successful  David Beckham Bodywear at H&M Collection than with some new Pics?  The international Sex Symbol has just shot another set of Photos with Alisdair McLellan in Los Angeles, soon to be unveiled.  Beckham's Collection is available permanently in 1,800 stores worldwide.

(Photo credit: H&M)

VICTORIA BECKHAM GRABS NEW YORK FASHION WEEK "BY THE BALLS"

Victoria Beckham in New York - February 2012

Don't say she doesn't have a sense of humour! Victoria Beckham posed for this hilarious Photo uploaded by English Football/Fashion Icon David Beckham on his Facebook Page while in New York for Fashion Week.  The former Spice Girl-turned-Fashion Empire playfully sticks out her hand, conveniently positioned to create the illusion she is cradling her famous Husband's Manhood in a Billboard for H&M's David Beckham Bodywear Collection in the background.  David posts along with the Photo, "So proud of my wife taking #NYFW by the balls". Funny.

Sources at H&M are saying there are plans to continue introducing more pieces from David's Collection to their stores on an on-going basis with reports that it is selling well.

Victoria is said to be pleased about the positive reception she received at her 2012-2013 Fall/Winter Collection Show at the Public Library with Vogue's Anna Wintour sitting in the front row alongside David and Baby Harper Seven, who were there to cheer her on.

Secretly though, I am hoping the Collection does well, but not so well that she'll never consider reuniting with the Spice Girls for another Tour!

(Photo credit: David Beckham)

THE DAVID BECKHAM BODYWEAR COLLECTION - SUPER BOWL TV SPOT

The David Beckham Bodywear Collection

Now that's a lot of Tattoos. The David Beckham Bodywear Collection for H&M TV Spot to air during the Super Bowl has surfaced, and although we never really fully see a shot of the Fashion Icon/English Football Star in his Underwear, we get some glimpses of the detailing on his Athletic Boxers. And of course, his Tattoos.

If that song sounds mighty familiar, you did hear a Disco Version of it in Kill Bill, Vol. 1 by Santa Esmerelda.  This version of Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood is by The Animals, who covered Nina Simone's 1964 original.

Watch the Super Bowl Ad in full below:

FIRST PREVIEW: THE DAVID BECKHAM BODYWEAR COLLECTION FOR H&M

The David Beckham Bodywear Collection for H&M

Look what arrived in the mail today!  This is your first glimpse of the David Beckham Bodywear Collection for H&M and our friends at the Fashion Retailer sent over a sample T-shirt to preview.  

Sturdy, fitted, thick and durable $17.95 CAN, I can see these lasting a while on your rotation through these cooler months. For many Fans, the Box & Bag alone is worth the price of purchase! The Collection Logo is positioned discreetly and tastefully.  Most of the pieces here range from Briefs, Trunks, T-shirts, Vests to Long Johns and are priced affordably from $14.95 to $34.95 CAN.

Thursday, February 2, 2012 is the date you need to mark on your Calendars.  Soon you too will be able to get your hands on Beckham's Pieces. Err... you know that I mean!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

FIRST LOOK: "THE DAVID BECKHAM BODYWEAR COLLECTION FOR H&M"

The David Beckham Bodywear Collection for H&M

Back in July it was announced that English Football and Fashion Icon David Beckham would be collaborating on a Bodywear line with H&M and what do you know, it's almost time! This first images of David Beckham modelling pieces - including Trunk Briefs - have just surfaced and if at about $15 CAN this doesn't sell some Undies, I don't know what will!

The Line was conscious in not overtly branding and after 18 months of brainstorming, they came up with a variety of Briefs, Boxers, Vests, T-shirts, Pyjamas and Long Johns.

Nothing like a Celebrity truly walking the walk by using the goods they're hawking.  I mean, do you really expect us to believe Mariah Carey is eating that Jenny Craig Cuisine?

  

The David Beckham Bodywear Collection for H&M will be available in 40 countries and 1800 stores worldwide and online on February 2, 2012 in-time for Valentine's Day.

See more from the Collection below:

DAVID BECKHAM BODYWEAR COLLECTION FOR H&M

David Beckham for Emporio Armani

Not only can you ogle him, but now you can brag to your Friends that you felt him allover your body! English Football and Fashion icon David Beckham will be collaborating together with H&M for a Bodywear Collection to be made available in 1800 H&M stores around 40 countries worldwide.

As has been the case with many of H&M's Celebrity Designer collections, those have been available for a limited time only. This new partnership with Beckham however looks to be long-term with new pieces planned to be introduced seasonally.

FIRST PHOTOS OF HARPER SEVEN BECKHAM

Victoria & Harper Seven Beckham

Just one week after her birth, the first photos of Harper Seven Beckham have surfaced online via David Beckham's Facebook page and shown is his baby Daughter nestling with her sleeping Mum in a close-up Candid. I'd say she looks a bit more like Daddy here yes?

Below also is a Photo of David holding Harper at the Cedars Sinai Hospital where she was born.  Picture perfect.  His hair and everything.

(Photo credit: David Beckham)

DAVID & VICTORIA BECKHAM WELCOME BABY DAUGHTER: HARPER!

Victoria Beckham in Toronto - February 2008

Congratulations to David & Victoria Beckham who earlier today welcomed a baby Daughter into this world. Weighing 7 lbs and 10 oz, it was decided that her name would be Harper. Harper Seven Beckham. Harper Beckham, sister of Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz - all Boys. The newest member of the Beckham Family was delivered at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.

But why Seven, you ask?  Well she was born at 7:55 AM PAC, in addition to her noted birth weight. Her Father's Jersey number also happens to be number seven also. And  let's not forget her general luckiness I suppose for being born into a privileged life.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

PRODUCT WATCH: DYLAN'S CANDY BAR - THE "it" BAR

Dylan Lauren definitely needed money to make money, but she had a vision and business savvy.  She is the founder of now the world's largest candy store, Dylan's Candy Bar.  The daughter of fashion tycoon Ralph Lauren majored in Art History at Duke University and incorporated her expertise into her products, creating a very distinct and unique aesthetic.  She claims to have been inspired also by seeing Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory with her father as a child.

Hype aside, Lauren has some pretty amazing chocolate bars, my favourite being The "it" Bar with a 33% Milk Chocolate base and savoury, mildly spicy Jalapeño bits.  OMG.  So effin' good. The $6 CAN chocolate bar comes beautifully wrapped in silver foil and a cleanly designed casing with an embossed logo.  Other varieties include Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt, Milk Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs and Coffee and Dark Chocolate Layered With Milk Chocolate.

And it's not just me who's a huge fan of Dylan's Candy Bar products, David Beckham, Mika and Woody Allen are among her more famous clientele.  Lauren has also branched into fashion and beauty products at her store.  You can visit her official website for the full catalogue of products.  For those of you in Canada, you can find Dylan's Candy Bar at select Holt Renfrew locations, which is where I got Lauren to pose graciously for the above pic back on her Toronto visit last month.  Isn't she cute?