1. 18 | Glamz Magazine
First an Oscar nod, then the British Academy Film Awards
(BAFTA) nomination, and now high profile fashion
campaigns…what to expect next from this young star on the
rise?
By: Artesia Peluso
At 15, Hailee Steinfeld has accomplished more than what
most “grownups” do in a lifetime. From Oscar and BAFT
nominations to snagging a spokesperson deal with the fashion
house Miu Miu, Steinfeld is quickly making a name for
herself as a Hollywood starlet on the rise. Though seemingly
an overnight success, after her portrayal as Mattie Ross
in the Coen Brother’s hit film True Grit got her an Oscar
nomination, Steinfeld has been acting since the tender age of
eight. Making her way to the big screen has included retail
giant commercial campaigns and influential parts like that of
Talia Alden in the highly acclaimed short, She’s a Fox.
Recognized as an onscreen force to be reckoned with, what
most don’t know is that the California native is of Filipino
and Jewish descent. Her father, Peter, is Jewish, and her
mother Cheri, is Filipino. Although the young star has yet to
feature in a film that resonates within her cultural community,
Steinfeld remains grounded. She spoke with W magazine
about her humble beginnings as a Kmart model for their back
to school campaign, coyly stating, “If you’re on YouTube, just type in ‘Kmart’ and ‘blingatude,”
Recently spotted at Teen Vogue’s ninth annual Young Hollywood party, Steinfeld seems to be expanding her
career to include designer muse. Following lead of tween starlets like Katie Holmes and Kirsten Dunst, former
celebrity Miu Miu spokes models; her latest ad for the fashion house’s fall 2011 campaign featured a fresh
faced Steinfeld draped in Miu Miu’s latest gowns and get-ups with red lipstick.
But don’t fret–this young starlet hasn’t completely changed lanes. With a preproduction schedule that would
make your head spin, Steinfeld is set to conquer a slew of films in the next few years to include big ticket
productions like Romeo & Juliet (2012), Forgotten (2012) and Sleeping Beauty (2013). The first film, a Carlo
Carlei adapted version of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, is set to launch later next year.
Young Actress of Filipino Descent on the Rise!

2. Glamz Magazine | 19
Donatella Versace is set to launch a high style fashion line at low
prices.
By: Artesia Peluso
Perhaps best known for its chain-link prints, space saucer
sunglasses, and the gorgeous green gown Jennifer Lopez dazzled
the world in at the 2000 Grammy awards, Versace leaves the world
wondering what to expect this fall and at what price they’ll have to
pay? Although both camps have kept a tight lip concerning price
points, don’t expect the low-budget prices usually associated with H
& M.
Despite her statement that a “ Versace line in H&M would confuse
the brand” in a 2008 New York Times’ TimesTalk series interview,
three years later Donatella Versace seems to have warmed up to the
idea. Seen sporting a dress designed for the H & M line at Versace’s
Milan Men’s Fashion Week this fall, Versace has apparently
settled the confusion by simply branding the line as the “Iconic
Collection.”
In an interview with the Huffington Post, Margareta Van Den
Bosch, H & M’s Creative Director, shared some insight on H & M’s
reasoning behind their designer collaboration collections.
“Our business idea to offer fashion and quality at the best value gives our customers the opportunity to buy
designer items at H&M prices while allowing the designer a lot more focus to, and attention on the creative
process. In the end, I think it’s a win-win situation for everyone,” Van Den Bosch revealed.
In an attempt to feed the masses with a bit of information, an H & M press release disclosed that:
The womenswear collection will be
dominated by dresses that express the
spirit of the season, featuring studded
leather, silk and colorful prints, and
accessories including high heels and
costumejewelry.Themen’scollection
will focus on sharp tailoring,
including the perfect tuxedo, as well
as belts and jewelry for men. For the
first time in a designer collaboration
at H&M, the collection will include
homeware pieces including pillows
and bedspread.
Set to hit stores in early November,
the line arrives just in time for
fashionholics across the globe to get
dibs on designer dubs just before the
holidays roll in.
Versace to Follow Suit with
Low-priced Line for H & M