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Christie Brinkley has been appointed as an ambassador for SBLA Beauty, offering her 'personal perspective' on the skincare market and collaborating with the brand on 'new innovations'. The veteran American supermodel commented 'I'm passionate about finding products that make a difference. I knew that the SBLA approach was perfectly in sync with my philosophies and getting the affordable, non-invasive solutions into the hands of women and men, especially at a time when people are taking more and more Zoom calls and can't make it out of the house for treatments, was something I could help with and support'.

Tyrone Brennand, a London based personal trainer and father of three, has recently made waves in the publishing industry after releasing his debut book, Be the Fittest. The Reebok and Prince's Trust Youth ambassador has trained David Gandy, Mollie King, Nathalie Emmanuel and Made in Chelsea star Binky Felstead, to name a few, and runs Chelsea based business, Be the Fittest and previously starred in MTV's Ex on the Beach: Body SOS.

Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor fronts Self-Portrait's autumn/winter 2021 campaign, shot by Nigel Shafran in London. The British actress models a series of designs which 'pay homage to stylish traditions, yet remain situated in the spirit of the moment', and commented 'I was delighted and honoured that Han Chong chose me to work with him and such a talented team on his latest collection. I first spotted one of his dresses on a photo shoot and it was an instant love affair'.

Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova has joined UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) as its latest Goodwill Ambassador, working with the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency to 'empower women and girls by tackling the stigma and taboos that surround their bodies and health and lead to pervasive discrimination and exclusion'. Vodianova commented 'For too long, society’s approach to menstruation and women’s health has been defined by taboo and stigma. And this has undermined the most basic needs and rights of women. It is now our responsibility to culturally redefine what is normal. Menstruation is a normal bodily function. As UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador, I want to work to build a world where we no longer need to explain this'.

American fashion designer Virgil Abloh has joined London's Royal College of Art (RCA) as a Visiting Professor, enabling students to 'benefit from his wealth of experience as a leading figure in international fashion and design'. The Off White founder and Louis Vuitton Men's artistic director commented 'It’s with great honour I join the RCA as a Visiting Professor to reinforce the importance of education and hands on mentorship of future generations'.

Masha Popova, a London based, Ukrainian born fashion designer, has built up an impressive resume of collaborations, having worked with brands including Celine, Maison Margiela, Fiorucci and Marques’Almeida despite only graduating from Central Saint Martins last year. The subversive, psychedelic designs from her eponymous brand’s MA collection have been worn by BLACKPINK, Zara Larsson and Rico Nasty, while her wider work has been featured in Vogue and System Magazine. Most recently, Popova last week made her London Fashion Week debut with a digital presentation titled You Make Me Dizzy as part of the annual showcase’s DesignLAB for emerging designers.

Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts, and authors Amanda Prowse and Natasha Devon, have become ambassadors for The Reading Agency's new Read, Talk, Share initiative, which aims to 'combat loneliness and promote wellbeing through the proven power of reading'. Roberts commented 'Wherever you are or whatever your circumstances, a good book enables you to leave your reality and get lost in the story you can’t put down... During lockdown, especially for those living alone, while there is nothing to busy your mind but tv and your own thoughts, reading can be a therapeutic escape... That’s why I’m proud to champion Read, Talk, Share which ultimately is about the power of books to bring us together, uplift us and help us through life’s challenges'.

Jay Z has sold a 50% stake in his Armand de Brignac Champagne brand to Moët Hennessy, 'reflecting a shared vision' for the future of the brand. The American rapper commented 'We are confident that the sheer power of the Moët Hennessy global distribution framework, its unparalleled portfolio strength and its long-established track record of excellence in developing luxury brands will give Armand de Brignac the commercial power it needs to grow and flourish even further'.