Ms. Earth '07 brings Bohol across world

As the province will host five of the 90 candidates of Miss Earth 2007, the affair would give a chance for Bohol eco-tourism be featured over at least 35 television networks in different countries.

The Miss Earth 2007 pageant will cover activities from October 25 to November 2.

The Carousel Productions, Inc. proposed to the provincial government that by hosting the candidates, Bohol's environmental advocacy will get international mileage and will be featured as one of the tourist destinations in the Philippines.

Bohol will accommodate four Miss Earth delegates and Miss Philippines-Earth for two days.

The telecast over ABS-CBN at 9:30 in the evening of November 11 will be replayed in 35 countries on Star World Channel, the largest cable television network in Asia and the Middle East and over 26 countries through The Filipino Channel and some participating countries in their local television stations.

The Miss Earth delegates will visit different Asian countries to see the highlights on peace, culture, environmental issues and tourism industry.

They will also visit the different tourist spots in the Philippines and, at the same time, experience the taste of the Filipino culture and hospitality.

There will also be a search for "Li'l Earth Angels" among boys aging seven to ten years old at the different malls and schools in different municipalities, environmental campaigns against global warming in schools, tree-planting, clean-up drive, and waste segregation, among others.

Special events include fashion shows showcasing swimsuit, long gown, talent and national costume competitions in different establishments. (AV-PGMA)

Source: The Bohol Chronicle

Vogue, local council organise beauty pageant in Nadur Castelain

Last year's winners of the Miss Model of the World (Malta)

Vogue Model Management, in collaboration with Nadur council and mayor Dr Chris Said, will be organising the annual Miss Model of the World (Malta) and Best Male Model of the World (Malta) 2007 on October 20 at the Mnarja Band Club Theatre in Nadur. Thirty contestants will be competing for two prestigious titles which will crown two new winners to represent Malta at the international finals in China and Turkey.

The Cultural Office of Gozo is also contributing to the event by arranging the whole stage set-up for the night.

The Nadur council and Dr Said, together with MBC Theatre, gladly agreed to hold this event in Gozo, being the theatre's tenth anniversary. In the past, two Gozitans have won this event - Joseph Ellis in 2004, and Katrin Mari Pavia in 2005, who went on to place 15th out of 60 contestants from all over the world, and won the Miss Model in Evening Gown award.

The MBC Theatre will be transformed into a marvellous theatre for the night bringing together 30 contestants to parade in swimsuits and evening wear. Sponsors include Peacocks from Arkadia, Emporio and Classico, Orly Nail Care, Cefai Formal Wear, hair by Miriam of O'Hair, make-up by Covederm and make-up artist Lorna Mugliett. Downtown Hotel will be providing the contestants' lodging for the final night while Gozo Glass will be sponsoring the winners' trophies.

The gala night will also include various fashion shows and hair shows featuring the latest collections. For more information on tickets, call the local council, or 9944-5783, or e-mail vogue@onvol.net.

Source:Times of Malta

Miss Pakistan World 2007: Just in-case you missed Mahleej Sarkari

Just in-case you missed Miss Pakistan World 2007, we have the video in two parts below, the 5th annual Miss Pakistan World took place in Toronto, Canada.

25 year old Mahleej Sarkari from Karachi Pakistan won Miss Pakistan World 2007; people came from all around the world to participate.

Mahleej Sarkari will now be competing for the third largest pageant in the world: Miss Earth.

Miss Pakistan World 2007 Part 1, Part 2

Source: Product Reviews

Tadashi Shoji – New York Fashion Week Spring 2008

Hilary Cruz (Miss Teen USA 2007, left), Rachel Smith (Miss USA 2007, second from left) and Tara Conner (Miss USA 2006) were three of the numerous celebrities hitting the shows this season. Photo by Christopher Bourne

By Christopher Bourne

L.A. based designer Tadashi Shoji, in his second appearance at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 12, impressed with his latest show inspired by the colors and textures of the ocean.

This theme made for a quite aesthetically pleasing show, with such colors as Aegean blue, coral, oyster, and bamboo dominant throughout. Coolly elegant cocktail dresses and evening wear made extensive use of ruffles and folds that evoked the sea in every facet of their design.

This show left no doubt as to why Tadashi is the go-to designer for such celebrities as Tyra Banks and Halle Berry, as well as the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants. Practically speaking, most of these dresses would perhaps be out of place anywhere else other than Hollywood red carpets and beauty competitions. Still, on this day, the overall effect was quite memorable.

Source: Meniscus Magazine

Roger Gary, Facts and Roses team up for fashion 'xpo'

New York-based Guyanese designer/producer Roger Gary and the Facts and Roses husband and wife team Trevor Rose and Michelle Cole-Rose are the brains behind next Easter's Guyana Fashion Xpo (GFX).

The three well-known designers, who were conspicuously absent from last month's Guyana Fashion Weekend, plan to make a bold statement with this event, which they say will be an annual one. It is billed for the Easter weekend at Splashmin's Resort, which in recent years has been host to the Miss Guyana Universe Pageant.

According to a statement from the organizers, they also plan to use the Demerara Harbour Bridge as the "world's longest runway" as part of the promotional package for the GFX. The organizers say they foresee 100 male and female models beginning their catwalk strut on the West Demerara and modelling their way across the 1.25 miles bridge to culminate on the East Demerara. "Plans are in motion," they say, "for a representative of the Guinness Book of Records to be present so that the event can be officially recorded."

Meanwhile, as regards the main event, the organizers say there will be a specially constructed 80 ft catwalk at Splashmin's. "Designers will present their collections on a casted array of local, regional and international models strutting on the spectacular GFX 80 ft. long runway, especially created for the affair and which features a natural fresh waterfall backdrop."

Running conjointly with the runway segment, will be the GFX Fashion Boutique, offering opportunities to display and sell a wide variety of designer merchandise. The local, regional and international press will be on hand to capture the event, the release said.

The organizers said GFX had a successful preview at the Umana Yana in March (during Cricket World Cup) and was expected to highlight "the talent and skills of designers, models, stylists, hair and make-up artists, creating a sizzling weekend of fashion unparalleled in the southern Caribbean." It is expected that whilst the event would bring businesses and services ancillary to the industry from Guyana and the region together, it will also serve to propel Guyana as the region's new fashion and manufacturing hub.

"Set against the backdrop of its lush rainforest, ma-jestic rivers, soothing lakes, natural wildlife and an eco-friendly environment, Guyana will showcase its culture and style to the world as it plays host to the first annual Guy-ana Fashion Xpo," the release said.

Source: Stabroek News

A glitzy eve

Sayali Bhagat, Neha and Anuj Rakyan (TOI Photo)

The jewel in her crown...

What can make a beautiful woman more beautiful? A jewel-studded crown, that’s what! On Friday evening, Gitanjali, in association with the Miss India Asia Beauty Pageant 2007, hosted the crowning ceremony at a suburban venue where Miss India Asia 2007 Neha was crowned by Anuj Rakyan from Gitanjali.

Adding glitter to the glam was former Miss India Sayali Bhagat, glowing in a shimmering blue sari. Other beauty queens present included Miss Sri Lanka Jacqueline Fernandez and Miss Afghanistan Vida Samadzai, the latter who was seen talking to Vasant Bhandari.

Deepti Varghese seemed to be in jovial mood as she caught up with Dipannita Sharma and her sister, while DJs Akbar Sami and Akhtar were certainly in the groove. Aryan Vaid was spotted after quite a while. All in all, a glittering night.

Source: The Times of India

Miss World Bikini

World Bikini Model International and Miss European Tourism 2007 were held in Malta with more than 55 contestants coming from all over the World.

The event was held at the Dragonara Casino, St. Julian's and was organized by Catwalk Productions International which is the only organization in Malta holding an International License to organize these two International events.

Source: Di-ve