Myer CEO Bernie Brookes 'disappointed' not warned about Jennifer Hawkins' nude shoot for mairie claire

News Com Au 07/01/2010

MYER CEO Bernie Brookes last night told Confidential he was "disappointed'' that the retail giant's ambassador Jennifer Hawkins did not warn them she was stripping nude for what has now become a controversial fashion magazine shoot on two levels.

As copies of marie claire were hitting the shelves yesterday with the model naked on its cover, Brookes offered a "no comment''on the shots but said he'd have liked a heads-up. Fair enough after signing her to a $5 million, four-year deal in September.

Hawkins and the mag have already been criticised by Bianca Dye, who is upset un-air brushed shots of that the shoot presents the Myer gal as a role model for female body image.

Bikini a stretch in Louis Vuitton $1120 creation

News Com Au

LOOKING a million dollars on the beach is now easier with a luxury bikini. Louis Vuitton's new summer range features a bikini that retails for $1120.

The nautical-inspired French coquette bikini, worn by Australian supermodel Catherine McNeil, is part of the fashion giant's summer Cruise range.

A Louis Vuitton spokesman said the label's well-known craftmanship explains the high price tag.

"The Louis Vuitton engraved metallic signature, weaves of different fabrics and refined finishing using

the brand's know-how and craftmanship make it very special," the spokesman said.

It is made of 81 per cent polyamide and 19 per cent elastane. The elastane is the secret weapon, being more resistant to body oils and perspiration than rubber.

"It has excellent elongation and elastic recovery and its ability to stretch is important, along with the flexibility, abrasion resistance and strength."