Asian Adonis: Takeshi Kaneshiro

Asian heartthrob Takeshi Kaneshiro has been chosen as the first male Asian face of Armani.

The Japanese-Taiwanese actor will appear in Emporio Armani underwear’s autumn/winter collection advertising campaign, along with existing endorser David Beckham. Kaneshiro’s fame in Asia is based on films, such as "House of Flying Daggers" and "The Warlords."

Giorgio Armani handled costume design for Kaneshiro’s movie "Confession of Pain."

“I am excited to collaborate with Takeshi on this new advertising campaign. He is a film and style icon in Asia where his fame transcends cultures both East and West. His sense of effortless style is very contemporary and sophisticated and together with his good look makes him the ideal testimonial for Emporio Armani," said Giorgio Armani in a statement.

Chronicles of Never

The unisex line, Chronicles of Never, is known for creating unique mens and womens jewelery including necklaces, rings, pendants, and earrings. The latest line also includes eyewear and clothing — a range that features shirts, shorts, scarfs, hoodies, pants, vests and shoes.

Gareth Moody, the designer of the former Australian brand Ksubi (originally named Tsubi) says: “I love books and have hundreds. But more than particular books, it's particular subjects — geology, architecture, anatomy, the space in space — that make a mark on me and my designs. The materials I chose to use are old and real; black brass because gold is too golden, brushed silver, because polished silver is too polished, and black silver because it is black.”

Since the brand's conception in 2006, Chronicles of Never jewelery is stocked in numerous boutique stores throughout Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, including the world famous Selfridges. Future seasons of Chronicles of Never are almost certain to see an expansion into the fashion arena of clothing and accessories.